This has become one of my favorite restaurants!! Very nice restaurant tucked away in a shopping center. Location is a bit weird but the inside is gorgeous and upscale. The first time I came here I got the Mercury salad. I'm not really a salad person, but this one was pretty good. Recently went again for a New Years dinner. I ordered the Black Cod. OMG!! It was soooo delicious!! Fatty and well seasoned. I'm actually craving it now . It came with bok choy and asparagus but I substituted the asparagus for some mushrooms. My sides were okay weren't really seasoned well. Everyone I went with enjoyed their meal as well. I will definitely be back! read more

The Mercury - Black Cod - Steakhouses Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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So lucky to have Mercury in our neighborhood. Great place to meet friends for drinks or dinner. The bartenders and wait staff are attentive and genuinely interested in the service they provide. We have been regulars for years and have always found their service to be excellent. Highly recommend! read more

Great service and excellent recommendations from floor. Two thumbs up if you want to celebrate or have any special occasion.

Manny had great recommendations and absolutely fantastic service. Every plate was delicious and we will definitely be back again soon

Food and drink on par with so many good Dallas steak houses. Service was OK nothing special and the restaurant has pleasing decor. Only complaint is, quite frankly, prices that are significantly higher than similar restaurants in better locations. Being in a strip mall I doubt its the rent. We split bill with another couple but for the two of us the bill with a 20% tip was around $350 for a surf and turf and a pork chop, no dessert and 4 cocktails; imagine if I'd had the king crab? For the money I'd choose Nick and Sams, Chamberlains, Al Biernat or even Steve Fields and Ruths Chris. read more

Food is always exceptional, diverse menu and quality servers. One of my top 5 in Dallas.

I went for restaurant week. beautiful restaurant however weird strip mall location appetizers- pulled pork enchilada - needed to be heated more apple tomato salad with ricotta - really good entrees- steak "dynamite" - covered in crabmeat volcano style (think sushi) - quite tasty fried pork chops- crispy batter overpowered the meat desserts - flourless choc cake - Dense and super rich key lime pie for dessert - nice and light service was a tad slow waitier wasn't very knowledgeable about the special menu confusion on the wine pairings however it was the first night of restaurant week for them so not going to judge the normal service based on that experience read more

The cuisine (with some exceptions like the tough lamb shank) is absolutely top notch and in some cases (caviar egg) it is truly world class. The atmosphere in the main dining area can't be beat. This is undoubtedly one of Dallas's best restaurants and I always recommend it, as I've tried nearly everything on the menu. My only quibble is that the wait staff seems to turn over a lot and can often be more bluster than class. They are not as unobtrusively professional as some of the other vintage dining venues in D. read more

Decided to come here after getting off the airport. Wasn't sure how fancy this place was. Came in with work clothes. Felt a bit uncomfortable because the dress code was dressy. Everyone was much older age. The food was decent. Their bread were good. I loved the pate with the bread. That was so delicious. We got the black cod and duck breast. The duck breast wasn't anything special. The black cod was amazing! The texture and the taste of the bak choi compliment the fish. It was so good. The top was caramelized with sweetness and crispy. I would definitely get the black cod again. read more

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As far as the food goes, the food at The Mercury is so-so. I've been there for dinner and brunch and wasn't overwhelmed by the entrees. And looks can be deceiving--the outside of the restaurant is a regular strip shopping center, but the inside of the Mercury is classy. My recommendation--skip dinner and just go to the Mercury for drinks and dessert. Their chocolate soufflé is the BEST! read more

Nice meal. Upscale decor. The lobster taco was delicious. Hubby got the filet special, cooked perfectly and presented beautifully. I had the pepper crusted tuna. Right after I ordered I heard another waiter tell his table it was his least favorite thing on the menu. It was easy to see why. The chunky peppercorns kept getting stuck in my teeth, and made for an unpleasant meal even though everything else was good. The presentation was pretty and the potatoes it was served on top of were good, but I would definitely not order it again. Truth be told, this was one of those places that have been bookmarked in yelp for years, so it seemed like as good a time as any to finally unbookmark it. It was good, but I doubt we'd be back. Dinner topped $150 and I didn't even have a drink. read more

Delicious. Came in with my wife for late afternoon lunch / early dinner. Enjoyed the ambiance & layout. Started with a glass of Malbec & the steak tartare. It is a go-to appetizer for us... & we loved the Mercury's version. High quality & flavorful... with streaks of mustard & hot sauce to enhance the experience. Loved the accompanying pickle, green elements, & fries.. Ordered the filet, mushrooms, & twice-mashers... all very well seasoned & prepared. Great entree course. Would definitely come back! read more

I have been going to The Mercury for the past 10 years on and off and still is one of my favorite restaurants in Dallas. It is so hard to decide what to order because EVERYTHING is delicious. Consistent high quality ingredients and preparation. Their steak is mouthwatering and always cooked to perfection. Other musts are the macaroni and cheese, creamed spinach and portabella fries. Can't beat the extensive wine selection, too. Service is always 5 star! read more

Despite being a child prodigy at those "Where's Waldo?" books, I am not the most observant person. I worked four years up the road from The Mercury and had no idea it existed until about 11 days ago. And it's not like this place sprung up overnight and has amassed a cult following in the span of hours - I believe the menu said they have been around for 20 years! Perhaps if they had the building painted with red and white stripes, my childhood instincts would have kicked in and I would have been able to identify it from a distance with a speed that would put a cheetah strapped to a rocket to shame. Nonetheless, while The Mercury may have eluded me for years, I can safely say it will not be that long before I return. My Dad was on the hunt for restaurants in the DFW area to host his team when they visit at the end of the month. He had the other nights figured out but he needed one more place that would provide great food, a warm atmosphere and a menu that would offer something for everyone. My Mom suggested The Mercury, and when I found out, I immediately invited myself along under the guise of securing the reservation on OpenTable. (I may have also advocated three of us could all try different dishes and then it would be that much easier for Dad to convince his team this place is the bee's knees, thereby pushing my marketing/sales skills to their absolute limit.) We arrived on a Friday night to find one particular storefront in this strip mall bustling with activity. The Mercury may not be far from a neighboring Starbucks and a pet store, but it definitely stands out. The valet in front of the modern entrance greeted us, and we where inside a lounge that was energetic but not overwhelming - the hostess at the desk could hear me without me needing to yell, and I could hear her without her needing a megaphone. So far, so good. The hostess guided us through the hallway-like dining room past tables and banquette-style seating, and it dawned on me that there is a lot of real estate going on under the roof of this place. To the left is an alcove labeled "Wine Room," which is more like a fun house of dining rooms splitting off into other seating arrangements and possibly a hall of mirrors if you venture far enough. Near the back of the main room is a large booth that can be curtained off, providing the perfect setting for private parties or reenactments of "Only God Forgives." (Note: in no circumstances should you be reenacting "Only God Forgives.") My folks sat down and I was still standing in the aisle when the first of several staffers came by to drop off water. The team here is definitely efficient, despite me almost clotheslining that first guy when I was taking off my jacket. Shortly after that snafu, Brian greeted us and proceeded to give us exceptional service. His recommendations helped steer us to some amazing dishes, and his attentiveness struck that perfect balance between being helpful and not being overbearing. And being helpful was essential as you may read this menu and need some assistance with where to devote your caloric intake. A quick glance at the appetizers could start a civil war at your table, as each one sounds better than the last and clearly sacrifices are going to be made. In our case, we opted for pan seared shrimp backed with jalapeño cheese grits. Let the record show that while the shrimp were fantastic, the grits opened my eyes to what it means to love something. While the grits became my muse akin to the poets of centuries ago, my folks pushed forward with a salad ("this is really good") and tortilla soup ("this is odd, but good"). For entrees, Mom went with the pan roasted halibut and Dad and I decided to flirt with disaster by opting for the 24-oz. ribeye special. I could feel consciousness starting to waver as the food coma approached, but I dutifully trudged ahead, devouring asparagus, potatoes, a garnishing salad and a block of meat under green peppercorn sauce(!) that could probably bludgeon someone if wielded in a matter of self defense. Neither Dad nor I could finish everything, but it was not for lack of effort considering each item on the plate was wonderful. Exercising human decency and restraint, two traits Dad and I struggle to achieve, Mom loved her halibut and really enjoyed the artichoke cocktail that accompanied it. And for dessert, we went with the profiteroles, having no trouble in demolishing the ice cream and pastries that seemed to taunt us with their tastiness. There's one area of improvement I can think of and that's via a dedicated cocktail list. That an upscale establishment like this one operates a bar the size of an apartment without a list of specials the patrons can review is kind of puzzling to me. Still, a missing cocktail list does not a five-star review destroy; it's just something to consider. Ultimately, it may have escaped my observation for years, but The Mercury has definitely found its place as an easy recommendation. read more

This restaurant is definitely one of the best restaurants. The waiters are top tier and the food is phenomenal!!

I read the menu before going so I was holding pretty high hopes. I was taken aback by the location, not sure if we were in the right area when we pulled up. But once inside it was very nice and upscale. I was very impressed with the menu and please with the way our food tasted. I did not think the dessert (chocolate lava cake) was worth the $10 price tag. Both myself and my boyfriend were put off by the attitude of our server Amanda. She seemed to be inconvenienced by our presence often times coming across as rude, rushed, or even dissatisfied with our orders. read more

The Mercury - Steakhouses Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Great place for a date night. Odd it is located in a strip mall, but once you are in the restaurant, it is pretty swanky. It was crowded when we arrived at 7 pm. Great selection of wine. Black cod with miso sauce was so yummy. Melt in your mouth good. Nice selection of dessert options. read more

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We had never been here before but have always wanted to try it since we visit it's sister restaurant Mi Cocina. We were not disappointed. The food was so delicious and our server Jesse was always on top of things. We had a nice surprise from the manager Matthew. Thank you very much for a great experience. We will be back. read more

amazing place with fantastic food with many options to choose definitely i will be coming every week

It had been a while since dining at the Mercury. We went back recently and were pleased that very little had changed from what we remember. I started off with a Martini and my wife enjoyed a Cosmo, our go-to cocktails of choice. I was immediately reminded of the very generous sized glasses that the drinks arrive in. Not those small weeny 3oz glasses we have seen elsewhere, but big, home sized glasses guaranteed to please. Ice cold, and with a wonderful layer of shavings on top that I wish I could create at home. And, if you do not finish in an adequate amount of time, a server may come around with a new ice cold glass. Wonderful. I started with the heirloom tomato salad which was nicely sized with perfectly ripe tomatoes and generous slices of mozzarella cheese. I moved on to the veal Milanaise. Two pieces of veal nicely coated with a light breading that was a perfect complement. The meat comes with spaetzle, which I found just a tad heavy considering the meat portions and preparation. I would love to see some lighter options such as grilled asparagus. However, I am sure they would have accommodated any request. No room for desert, although the options looked terrific. I would like to commend the Mercury on the number of gluten free options available on the menu. For anyone facing this dietary issue, you will find the Mercury most accommodating. read more

Good service and very dark and mysterious and sophisticated ambience! Went here for a meeting and it was great! Good service! Love the Pate and bread and bread to start! Overall good food and atmosphere. Pretty dishes! Wish they had more bathrooms stalls (only a single for the ladies) but very nice and clean. Located near Pet Land in the same shopping center. I would come back. If you want to feel exclusive and have a fancy dinner, come here. I will ask for steak sauce next time, however. :) Good dessert shortcake! read more

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I was impressed. Very nice atmosphere and very professional attentive service. My salad was good, not great but good. I am not going to penalize them for my choice of a less than exciting lunch. I am still trying to pretend to keep up healthy New Years resolutions. I do need to go back and give some of the entrees a try. Overall though I was very impressed with The Mercury's feel and service. It feels kind of like a Bob's or an Al Biernat's which I find to be pretty rare outside of Uptown steakhouses. read more

The Mercury - Steakhouses Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The concept is a little odd to me. The interior is very upscale from the furniture, ambiance, and down to the pricing. The workers wear button downs and are very professional. Everything about it is upscale. But then they serve family restaurant food. I got the fish tacos (2 for $17). It was nothing special. My sister got the Mercury salad ($18), which seemed overpriced for a plate of veggies. We ordered the Sashimi of Yellowtail ($16), which was subpar quality sashimi and the sauce was too salty. I don't mind the prices but the food was just average. Again, the concept is odd because for the upscale interior and prices you're expecting more. I went during lunch so it was pretty empty with only about 10 other patrons. They can easily fit about 60-70. For dinner, I would fear the prices since I'm assuming the quality is the same. Overall, it's not a terrible restaurant but it's not somewhere I'm intentionally going to go. read more

The Mercury was a delightful surprise! Jeffrey, our waiter, was very insightful of the menu & history of the restaurant. It was different to have a nice restaurant located in a strip mall; however, parking was great and less crowded than other steakhouses I have been to in Uptown or Downtown. The ambiance was perfectly moody. I enjoyed being able to hear the conversations at the table versus having to yell above surrounding tables or even the music. My water was constantly filled, I don't think I even emptied a glass before someone filled it back up. Jeffery and the manager were always attentive. I went on a Monday night so I am not sure how that compares to a Friday or Saturday night. Overall, the dinner was fabulous. The Surf & Turf specialty roll was one of the best rolls I have ever had. The ribeye steak was nicely cooked & perfectly charred. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

The Mercury - Classic Crème Brûlée - Steakhouses Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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So incredibly disappointed! In all our years of dining, we've NEVER walked out of a restaurant, until then! We had chosen Mercury from previous good food experiences. We had chosen it for our 10yr wedding anniversary because we wanted to stay close to home, not go all out since we have travel plans a few weeks later and it was a Thurs. Our expectations weren't ridiculously high, we simply wanted good food and a nice ambiance. Our goal was to relax, enjoy good food, start with a cocktail and go all out on a special bottle to celebrate. After we were seated, we were ignored and all the attention was given to the regulars around us. We ordered cocktails and they NEVER arrived. Meanwhile, the older couple regulars on both sides of us received their drinks and given lots of attention. They kept pulling rank, saying we're so and so, so and so knows us well. Our waiter was mailing it in and could care less who we were since we don't go there regularly. We felt incredibly out of place and seated poorly. (I say this because I did mention on our reservation that we were celebrating our anniversary.) It was loud, I couldn't even understand the waiter and had to ask HIM what the specials were for the day? He didn't smile or even offer up any excitement for having us there. Again, we weren't expecting service like we get at Chamberlains/The French Room/Lawry's/Abacus etc.. but maybe a little special attention or at least a, happy anniversary and thanks for sharing it here with us, would've been nice. Regardless, we decided to order our drinks again try to tough it out, thinking maybe it was us, get ourselves etc. But the sad look on my wife's face killed me! We ended up at Lawrys on our way home. No reservations, they accommodated us. They made my beautiful wife feel special. We ordered Sea Bass/Prime Rib and a 2007 Far Niente Cab. Do the math! Mercury, sorry you didn't think we were important or influential enough for your attention! read more

The Mercury - Thank you Lawry's for saving our evening! - Steakhouses Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We had lunch today at this very nice restaurant, service was very good, and all what we got was very tasty!! We liked very much the trout , the resoto was exceptional and the hamburgers very testy read more

Every aspect of our visit here was exceptional. The service, drinks, every course, all were memorable. We'll be back.

Was here for a professional meeting and loved the atmosphere, and the service was outstanding. Had their wild mushroom rigatoni and it was spot on, the sauce was rich, and smoky and the pasta Al dente. Can't wait to come again. read more

Ate there again last week and the service and food were flawless. My husband ate various sushi dishes and I stuck to my tried and true favorites on the regular menu. I don't know how Chris does it, but he keeps me coming back for more! He is a truly wonderful and talented chef. read more

Amazing date night spot! Dim lighting and good atmosphere. Pricey but worth it! Heirloom tomato salad to start, fresh and juicy tomatoes and delicious mozzarella! Halibut was seared to perfection, veggies and sauce were great except potato's and carrots could have used a few more minutes of cook time. My husband had a filet special with lobster, crab and firecracker sauce, amazing!!!! Bread pudding for dessert with homemade cinnamon ice cream, yummmmm! We will definitely be back! Great special dinner spot. read more

So my last fancy meal of the year was here in celebration of my birthday with some girlfriends. This discreet restaurant lays in a strip mall that you would never guess until you step inside you are taken to a romantically and sleek atmosphere. Our experience here really was phenomenal. The night started off right with bread, butter, and PATE!! Yes, Pate!! I absolutely love love pate and to get it with butter already made my night to a great start. Our waiter was also wonderful. Very accommodating as we did gift exchanges and made a bit of a mess as well. For starters we had the Crab dip (so-so) Yellowtail (pretty good) and Sliders (freaking awesome). Slider appetizers even came with fries and oh boy was it perfectly cooked. I had the duck as an entree, friend had miso cod which was light and flaky. Will have to come back again and this time, take he hubby for a romantical dinner. read more

Awesome ambiance, service, and food! 5 stars across the board. Great wine selection. Amanda was so great! I will definitely be back :)

Excellent food for 25 years. The staff is very knowledgeable. Monica and Amanda at the bar are fabulous!!

If you have never tried this spot....it's past time you did. The food is excellent, service and ambiance get 5 stars from me - From the Hostess to the waiter Jeff. We will return. read more

Not a bad ambiance but very hard to get your server to come to your table. Always had to flag him down if we wanted anything. He recommended a very expensive fish to my friend dining with us (she wanted to salmon). Turns out that part of the plastic wrap from their "sous vide" cooking got in there, which they acknowledged. Friend's dinner was ruined from that point on. Instead of taking item off the ticket, they tried to compensate by giving us two desserts (not that great, IMHO). Manager even brought a wrapped raw fish to our table to "show" us - what in the world?? Clearly not something a restaurant of this caliber should be doing. I was highly offended, but my friend stopped me from wanting to request the fish be taken off the ticket (which they should have done regardless). Very unprofessional and "okay" food (for the price we paid) with poor service. Probably will never give patronage to this restaurant again, which is a pity because it has so much potential. read more

This place is terrific. To start, their martinis are a generous pour. The pear and gorgonzola salad is greater than the sum of its parts, and you can't go wrong with ANYTHING on the sushi menu. And the pearl couscous carbonara doesn't get anywhere near the recognition it deserves. My only complaint is that, if you sit in the regular seating area rather than the sushi bar area, it's unpredictable whether they will let you order sushi. One night my waiter said the sushi bar was too busy, but then the table next to us that came in right after was allowed to order sushi. read more

Adam Morales is a delight every time we visit Mercury. He's one of the best bartenders in Dallas! read more

The Mercury - Ohhhh copper river salmon rolls are killer! - Steakhouses Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Extremely impressed with this establishment-- more importantly I am impressed with the bartender Monica. Not only was she accommodating to my difficult drink order, but she also recommended great appetizers that my whole family enjoyed I would recommend this place but I will come back because of the great service. read more

Jimmy was fantastic! He gave great suggestions and had excellent food recommendations. The lump crab dip and pan seared shrimp were incredible - thanks, Jimmy! read more

Great dinner tonight with friends! Had jumbo lump crab dip and shrimp/grits for appetizers! Loved them! Great drinks! Jimmy was amazing!!