We order seafood stew and completely mind blown. Yeah, I am from Japan and my company is from Boston. So shut up and come taste it!

This is the bar of a Marriott hotel and all the things that might imply are true. I don't know where y'all are going, but the pizza comes in takeout boxes and small, well behaved children clutch their Dino nuggets. read more

This is a hidden gem. Came for a slightly early dinner on a Thursday. FYI the restaurant Entrance is inside the lobby of the Residence Inn by Marriot at DFW. Small and cozy, only 8 or so tables. Nice bar. Tasteful wood paneling and nice solid wood, upholstered chairs. The waitress, Callie, was super and pulled double duty as the bartender. Made us some nice rum mixed drinks, nice, big size, tasty and reasonably priced for a hotel bar. Food was excellent. We shared a Caesar salad and were in the mood for steak. My husband had the chicken fried steak which came with green beans sautéed with onion and bacon and garlic mashed potatoes for under $20! I had the 12 oz ribeye, perfectly medium and well seasoned, the green beans and a loaded baked potato smothered in butter, cheese, bacon and sour cream for $29. One of the best steaks I've had in awhile! Portions were large, fresh and everything was well seasoned. Really a hidden gem, I recommend it highly. read more

The Library - My delicious 12 oz ribeye dinner! - New American Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Nice little hotel restaurant, but that's also one of the issues. First, hard to find because it's not freestanding. Entrance is from inside the hotel's lobby. Next, only employee helping everyone was the bartender. Really needed another person. When I went, every space was taken, roughly 20 patrons, and the bartender was doing it all. Fortunately, bartender made good drinks. Food was also good and the wait wasn't bad for being busy. If you are looking for a speakeasy, this is not it. read more

Hands down my favorite place to eat! I love sitting at the bar, everything I have put in my mouth has been amazing!

We were looking for a lunch spot that would let us continue to work on a project that required WiFi and thru Yelp we found the Library. We didn't realize it at first but it is in the hotel the residence inn. The bar restaurant to was open for lunch and was quiet with the WiFi we needed. We ordered the lasagna and the chicken carifolo (sic) which had sort of a Picata flavoring Despite my not being able to spell it it was excellent. The dish came with mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli and a side of bread. The lasagna was also very good but the chicken was the best. What a great surprise! read more

While staying at the attached hotel we were hungry after our long drive into Grapevine. We decided to trying the little bar and grill. They also do the room service for the hotel. The menu was small but it had some delicious choices. The waitress was amazing and let us know about the days steak and seafood specials. She immediately took our drink order. We just ordered waters but they do have a full service bar. My husband ordered the Steak dinner special which was a ribeye with bake potato and asparagus. The steak was cooked perfect to my husbands liking and he didn't even use any steak sauce which usually he would DRENCH his steak with. This tells you something on how the steak was cooked. PERFECT. I ordered Chef's Fermin's Chicken Carciofo (Italian for artichoke) This had lightly breaded chicken with tomatoes, artichoke hearts, capers and spinach with bearer Blanc Sauce. Served with perfectly cooked asparagus and mash potatoes. SUPER MOUTH HEAVEN. It was so much I didn't get to eat it all but I did share it with my son. My son ordered the Beef stew which was served with green beans and mash potatoes. IT was amazing beef stew. Yet my son wanted to try my Chicken Carciofo. My daughter had a caesar salad with grilled chicken. She said that the chicken was cooked to perfection and not dry at all . She ate every last bite on her plate and even enjoyed some of the beef stew and Mash potatoes. The portions are pretty big. Well worth your money. We would definitely come back and enjoy something else on the menu. They do have take out and catering. Yet it is a little hidden wonderful restaurant inside the Resident Inn in Grapevine. Perfect food and staff. My kids even want to come back next time we come into town. Even if your on a date just the two of you and you do not want a crowded restaurant The Library is perfect place even for a small group that wants to hang out and have a meal along with a full service bar this is a great place. Stars 1 star for service 1 star for facilities 1 star for food 1 star for clean bathrooms 1 star overal experience. read more

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Delicious! Amazing. Sat at the bar. The food came very fast. The staff was friendly and the beer was cold.

Yes, this restaurant is as good as others said. In fact, the only question is that why there is not more customers. Yes, the food is at 5 star standard. Food was impeccable. I ordered salmon. The taste is great! They also provided some bread and butter to eat before salmon came. Presentation was good. Pasta was great. Waiter obviously is very experienced. Chef came out and presented lunch to me. The experience was stunning! I would definitely recommend this place. Maybe this restaurant needs more marketing :) read more

The Library - Salmon - New American Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

I was beyond disappointed when I tried this place out. Terrible ambiance, The waiter was very kind however the food was the worst I've ever had. Ever. read more

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Some of the food was excellent! Some was, bleh... The real issue here is that this bar & grill is punching above its weight class. Its located in a Residence Inn. I believe its simply the hotel bar. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was how small (almost tiny) the restaurant is. We quickly realized its not really a restaurant. Its a bar and a hotel bar at that. Somehow, someone got the idea to make it into a reasonably classy restaurant. So what you have is a bar, serving restaurant quality food and a restaurant staffed with the efficiency of a bar. That means EXTREMELY slow service! I was happy for the meal I had, but I was not getting the restaurant experience I hoped for, especially the service. But the food was a notch above what you would normally see at a hotel bar of this class. read more

Never would think of going to a Residence Inn for takeout dinner, but our meal was awesome. We had lasagna and Parmesan chicken. Both were really good. Definitely will go back. read more

First and foremost- DO NOT TRUST THE ADDRESS ON HERE! Just go to the Residence Inn/Marriott in Grapevine, next to whataburger, across from grapevine mills mall. The restaurant is within the hotel. If you plug in the address 2020 Texas-26, it'll tell you that you've arrived to your destination under an overpass in IRVING!! Now, onto the review. This was the perfect place to meet with a business partner for a chatty-meeting. It was Wednesday and it was not at all busy. We were the only ones there for a while. The atmosphere is a comfortable classy. Server was attentive and friendly. Food was delicious!! You must have the mashed potatoes! Prices were fair. I would definitely return! read more

I'm not quite sure how this place gets 4 1/2 stars because the lettuce in my salad was wilty and the burger was so overcooked that it literally could've been beef jerky. Not sure what the idea is for good food here in the state of Texas, but this place is not it. I think I could've gotten a better burger at Whataburger next-door. read more

Great food, We come here when we come in town. This is called Chef Fermin's Chicken Carciofo. We always get this when we come. Chef Fermin came out and waited on us. He is very nice and joyful. read more

The Library - New American Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Didn't know this was inside a Residence Inn, but good for Residence Inn, they need this kind of thing! As for the "restaurant,"I'll pass. Reviews intrigued, me, the restaurant's lack of any ambiance almost made me leave. I think I heard Madonna on their music track. Sat at bar while the AC poured down from the ceiling above me making my nipples hard (I'm a dude). It was finally turned down, or up, whichever you prefer, making it more comfortable. The whole vibe was weird. Two guys at bar seemed like regulars. One even saying "see you tomorrow" after he ate his lasagna and wine. Bar regulars are cool, but at a hotel bar??? I felt unwelcome. The TVs above the bar played various sports stories, but the lighting directly above them made it hard to see. Weird hotel restaurant with over inflated ratings. The tacos were good, don't get me wrong, but I wouldn't come back. read more

The library is inside the renaissance. It's cozy and the food and service are very good.

It might be helpful to know that this little cozy spot is inside a hotel. I took quite a detour I'll trying to find the marquee sign, it wasn't until I called and verified they are in another building that I found it. Dining space is a bit awkward, but the food is good. read more

I was a little unsure when I saw that it was in the Residence Inn, but decided we would give it a try. All I can say is WOW! A week later we are still talking about it! I had the Chicken with peppers, my wife had the Chicken Caricio and her mother had the street tacos. All were delicious. The breaded chicken had a nice subtle seasoning and cooked perfectly, and was moist and flavorful. We will be back! read more

This food was delicious! Fresh! Outstanding! Restaurant smaller than expected it to be. Bartender was friendly and made recommendations. I ordered chicken salad and it was probably one of the best salads I've ever eaten! Took just a little while to get it but when it's delivered you understand why. Food was displayed so pretty and each bite tasted so fresh. Definitely prepared by hand and not frozen. My guest ordered the breaded chicken and it was delicious! Would eat here again if given the chance. read more

Excellent food and great service. Was not expecting it to be in a hotel, but was well worth it. Bonus was that there were very few other people there so our meal and service were quick! read more

Hidden gem! This is in a hotel, so a little confusing to find my first time there (I was looking for a stand alone restaurant). It is in The Residence in by Marriott. The food was great! I got the Chef Fermin's Chicken Cariofo with mash potatoes and broccoli. In addition to the food is their good service. Javier is friendly and always has a smile on his face! read more

It was a bit hard to find, but other reviews directed me to inside the Marriott Residence Inn. The service was fantastic - friendly, relaxed and eager to please. It really feels like a library, with subdued lighting and dark wood walls. And, the food was fantastic. I had the turkey bacon wrap and fries... loved it! read more

Food was good. Didn't realize it was inside a hotel so took me a minute to find it. Seemed like they didn't have anyone staffed to work and the hotel staff was multitasking trying to help me. He was very friendly and did a good job overall. read more

Nice place in the Residence Inn Lobby. Good food... simple... full bar too. After shopping at the Outlet mall this was a good find. They open till 10 pm. The server/bartender was very personable. For having to do both jobs his service was great! read more

We stopped in because we were looking for something different and a quiet place to talk while we ate. I found The Library on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Just as previous reviews have stated, it's much better than you'd expect in a hotel restaurant. Don't let that deter you. My husband didn't love the mashed potatoes because of the texture, but I thought they were good. Great, friendly service and delicious food are an excellent combination! read more

We did not expect great food in a hotel. I had the Chicken Carciofo (excellent!) while Danielle had the Five Pepper Chicken (wonderful!). You really can't go wrong here. The sides were perfectly cooked & the food left us feeling full yet healthy. read more

Came here because the reviews. well our waiter was the bartender and busboy and the host. Food portions were huge but everyone food tatsed mediocre. I had the Chicken fried steak which was good but the broccoli was frozen or re cooked definitely not fresh. Cheesecake was good. We were the first ones there and it still took 45 minutes for the food to come out. The bartender was nice and friendly. That is why I gave it two star read more

When to the bar at 9:30 - the tv's above the bar are terrible ended up watching baseball on my phone. Bartender needs to work on his personality, did not feel welcome. read more

This is a hidden gem. I was apprehensive the first time when I realized GPS was taking me to a Residence Inn. Our waiter Javier was very knowledgeable about the menu. My friend and I loved the char grill salmon over spinach with garlic lemon sauce and spaghetti so much she chooses to come back to celebrate her birthday. I tried the country fried steak with garlic mashed potatoes and steam broccoli on our second visit. The batter was well seasoned and the mash potato remind me of the days when butter was an essential ingredient. No pictures because we cleaned our plate which is not normal for us. We usually take left overs read more

It took me three days to finally come here because it's located inside of a hotel. As a business traveler, I try to avoid hotel food, but the reviews kept calling to me. So, on the last day, I finally tried it. I came in at an odd time- 2pm on Wednesday. I was the only person in there. It's a very small place; only 10 tables, total. Cannot imagine how crowded it would feel when it was busy! I ordered the chicken with burre blanc sauce, which is what they're known for, I guess. The wait for my food was rather long, considering, but I received blazing hot chicken and there was no crust on the mashed potatoes, so it was freshly cooked. Bread came with the meal instead of before (which I would have appreciated since I waited so long). It was, in fact, a fabulous meal. Glad I gave it a try, and wish I had done so earlier! read more

Very good food for a smaller rated hotel class. The service is what makes this place stand out to us! We like that it's small, quieter than some places, has TV's for sports watching and a great bartender/server! There's an entrance from the outside too so you don't even have to go into the hotel itself. Don't tell too many of your friends or our secret hidden gem be too loud and crowded. ;) read more

My family and I ate here and loved it so much.My dad and mom loved the artichoke spinach dip as their appetizer and they scraped it till it was gone.My sister had the three mini slider dish and was satisfied with it! My dad had the pot roast dish and loved it so much My mom and I each had the Cesar salad and loved it too! Over all we were all satisfied with the service and the food! We actually got a quite place to sit. We had our own little area. My family and I would come back here again sometime. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a good place to eat. I hope you love it as much as my family and I did. read more

The staff is very welcoming and also glad to explain the specials and recommending. Food was hot and tasted great. Surprisingly the meals were filling. Didnt have room for dessert on the visit; but I will again. I'm very picky when I try restaurants. Especially in a hotel. I was very pleased. Thumbs up. read more

This is a wonderful lil hideaway restaurant in the Grapevine area. Our party of 3 found seating and was served promptly by our waiter. Don't let the hotel atmosphere fool you..... it is worth stopping by and trying something different. On our order was: Steak Sliders, Grilled Chicken Salad and Turkey Avocado Wrap. Two of the plates came with a generous helping of the best crunchy tasting fries! Around Dallas it is hard to find a good fry that isnt oily, heavily salted or undercooked.....at The Library you get the best fries in town! After eating we decided the try the Rum cake and we are so glad we ordered it! The taste of rum wasn't overbearing or too soggy.....perfect blend of REAL rum (not extract) and a butter moist cake. Beware that it will fill up quickly by hotel guests. They do have a bar for just hanging out as well and mingling. read more

I really enjoyed the burger and the rum cake that I ordered but the restaurant forgot my other entree! So I was definitely disappointed about that although the other food was very tasty. read more

Great meal ... creatively prepared chicken salad ... I asked for an oaky Chardonnay and the recommendation was perfect ... the bartender/server was extremely accommodating and best of all the bill didn't "break" the per diem read more

WOW! This is a must try if you haven't before. I stopped in to check out The Library as I tasted their food at an event they catered. Talk about delicious. Their menu offered you 6 appetizers, 6 salads and 8-10 lunch options all which sounded like something you hear about on Top Chef. Presentation was on point. The waitress Karen, was so inviting and informative of the menu and offered wonderful suggestions. We started with the shrimp n crab appetizer, marvelous! I wanted sweet tea, she offers to brew some fresh. Best glass of tea I've ever had! I had he 5 pepper chicken, it was heavenly. My husband had the rib eye burger and it was so hearty and cooked to perfection. There is something in their seasoning that made those onion rings sing!!! We complimented the Chef, Chef Fermin he came out and said hello. The gentleman who over sees the bar n grill Clem came out and introduced himself to us. I couldn't say enough about how wonderful our experience was. We will definitely make this our go to spot for date night. I don't think you have to a guest of the hotel to eat there either. This hidden gem is a rare and valuable find. read more

What a gem! Javier, the bartender, said not many locals come here, which is crazy because it's amazing! Inside The Marriott Residence Inn, the vibe is great, the food is fabulous, and according to my husband, the best spinach artichoke dip in the world! read more

Excellent restaurant hidden inside a Residence Inn. The Chef Fermin's Chicken Carciofo (artichoke) is their specialty. Can't go wrong with that dish. Happy hour specials available. Javier is a great server/bartender. He always treats us well. We've gone there a few times and it's one of our favorite places for a date night. read more