We had our February birthday celebration at Goodwin's this year and it was a huge success. We are a…read moregroup of older guys and now only 3 of us are still able to make it. We used to have night out with dinner but now we do lunch. We chose this restaurant based on the D magazine article about the best burgers in dallas. Goodwin's burger was rated one of the best and it lived up to their reputation. We had one burger medium rare and one burger medium well and we had one patty melt, along with salad and fries. All were cooked perfectly. Service was a 10 and the ambiance was a 10. Drinks were great and they had every bourbon we asked for. I would definitely return with my spouse to spoil her.

Upscale steakhouse atmosphere with tasty, veg-friendly options!…read more We had my friend's birthday dinner here and enjoyed the experience! The service was very attentive and friendly. They added candles to the birthday cake that we brought in, which was very nice of them! Apps: Cheese Beignets and Zucchini Chips - both were tasty! The beignets were small and not too heavy. I enjoyed the herby sauce on the chips, but wished it was served on the side! Mains: English Pea & Potato Pierogi, Mac and Cheese, and Vegetable Pasta - they were very nice to make a vegetarian pasta dish for us, and it was delicious! The tomato sauce was flavorful. The Mac and Cheese was also perfectly cheesy and I enjoyed the garlic breadcrumbs. My favorite was the Pierogi -- savory potato's, sweet brown butter sauce, and fresh greens to balance it all out! Highly recommend!

Loved the place, it had a great atmosphere and friendly staff. The complementary bubbles as we…read moreenter were a nice touch. The food was delicious we had the Ravioli Bianco with sirloin and the Lobster spaghetti with sirloin the sirloin was so soft and cooked to our preference. Everything had great flavor!

This place was a bit more casual than what we expected, but not necessarily a bad thing. This…read morelocation is attached to the mall and they offer an $11 valet. Once arriving you are welcomed to complimentary bubbly while you wait to be sat. Service here was great for how busy it was. Here is what we ordered - **Starters** Korean Fried Cauliflower: I was the only one that ate this and omg it was really good, it satisfied my cauliflower craving lol 10/10 Truffle Parmesan Frites: these were outstanding 100/10! The freshly grated Parmesan on top was chef's kiss. Tuna and Avocado Roll: this was fresh and paired nicely with the sauce. 10/10 **Entrees** I got the Joey Classic Steak (on accident lol) but I'm not disappointed. The steak was cooked perfectly. The "crispy mashed potatoes" were unexpected lol. They were more like mashed potato eggrolls/flautas, but tasted fine. Id give this plate a solid 8/10. My cousin ordered the New York strip and she had just about the same notes on her dish. 8/10 My other cousin ordered the Steak Ravioli Blanco, she cleared her plate so I'm going to assume that she really liked it lol. 10/10 Lastly our waitress brought out a complimentary dessert since we were celebrating my cousin's bachelorette weekend, this was such a nice gesture, I think it was cheesecake and the flavor was delicious so 10/10

Gemma was such a great choice for my birthday -- everything we ordered was so good. One standout…read morewas the fried Castelvetrano olives, which I'd never had before anywhere, and they were absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be ordering those again. The rest of the food across the table was just as enjoyable and really well done. The staff presented me with a birthday card signed by the team, which was a thoughtful touch. Our server was fantastic -- funny, attentive, and gave us great recommendations. Amazing food, wonderful service, and a nice ambiance. Would happily come back.

went to gemma for a dinner while my mom was in town! it's been on my list for awhile since it was…read moreon the michelin guide and i've been trying to hit all the dallas restaurants that were on there. i think my expectations were super super high and the food was just ok :( the steak was very tender and the service was good but the restaurant was a little too noisy for our liking and my mom's pasta wasn't super flavorful. oysters and crab cake were great though! probably would not return but worth a try!

Great ambiance..a great romantic date spot at night (warm lighting, smaller space)…read more I love the heights burger and the cocktails! Always had a good experience with the wait staff.

We live in Lakewood, and I have been wanting to try The Heights for some time. The restaurant is…read morerelatively small, and I believe they take reservations. I went there solo on a Friday night and was able to get an individual bar seat. They have a full bar and the bartenders are great. The service was excellent throughout dinner, and the place has a good vibe. Food is truly delicious with the number of signature items including the pork chop and the wedge salad. I need to go back to try several other things that the staff and locals recommended.

This place is such a gem! Where to begin? The place is…read moregorgeous inside, very mid-century modern meets MadMen. Everyone who works there is kind and cool. The menu is well thought out and beautifully prepared. I'm not a vegetarian but the mushroom pasta dish is worth getting just because it's so good. The fried green tomatoes are spectacular! The bar tenders are on top of their craft. I've been many times over the years and it never disappoints.

What a fantastic find and how lucky to Lounge Here have it in Lakewood!…read moreWarm, welcoming staff and servers, accommodating and attentive. We made reservations and requested a booth and they seated us having acknowledged our request. The service ? Superb. Food? Creative, delicious and played beautifully! The space is welcoming, intimate, ideal for chill and convos. Lounge Here offers full bar, too. Live music on certain evenings, with what little bit we got to enjoy being ideal for the space and environment. If you want a varied and inspired menu, and great vegetarian offerings too) this is your place. Lounge Here is a brilliant gem among East Dallas Lakewood dining offerings! We are heading there again next week. Five stars and to ten more years! Thanks "LH!"

We stopped by this spot on a rainy Sunday after going to DSO. The food was absolutely delicious and…read moreservice was immaculate! My husband and I started off by splitting the Wagyu Pigs in a Blanket which were good but I wouldn't order again. It just didn't seem to be anything over the top special so I would rather order something else as an app. My husband ordered the fried chicken and I got the Crispy Chicken Katsu. Both were delicious and I would definitely recommend trying both! The Katsu came with a spicy mayo that made the sandwich perfect! The fried chicken is massive so definitely share that or go home with left overs. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

I'll start with a positive -- the appetizers were actually quite good. The deviled eggs, dragon…read moreroll, and pigs in a blanket were all tasty, and that's honestly the highlight of our visit. Unfortunately, everything else was a struggle from the moment we walked in. We didn't have reservations, but eventually found seats at the bar. Given how busy the place was, we figured the bar would mean faster, more attentive service. We were very wrong. We ordered two beers, a non-alcoholic drink, and three appetizers. The drinks arrived, and the appetizers followed about 10 minutes later -- fine so far. But there were no utensils. We had to ask for them, and we asked for plates as well, which never came. The empty dishes from our appetizers sat in front of us for a solid hour with no one clearing them. The bartender who took our order never once checked on us. With 3-4 people working behind the bar, only one server approached us during the entire 40-minute wait between appetizers and dinner to ask if we needed anything. The bartender told us twice that our food was "coming out shortly" -- and still, 40 minutes passed. When dinner finally arrived, my order was wrong. I ordered the Mongolian Short Rib, listed clearly under the Entree section of the menu. The bartender claimed I had ordered off a "happy hour" menu -- one I never saw or was told about -- and had swapped it for BBQ Pork Ribs without saying a word. Knowing a replacement could take another hour, my friend swapped plates with me and took the ribs. He had ordered the steak frites, which, for a rare steak, should have taken no more than 5-6 minutes to prepare. The third entree, fish and chips, was just okay -- a bit soggy and not particularly fresh. To top it all off, after everything we dealt with, the bartender never asked how our meal was or if we needed anything else. The food has potential, but the service was inattentive, disorganized, and frankly unacceptable for a busy restaurant that should know better.

Good food, served fairly quickly. They have a good selection of bowls and salads where you can…read moreassemble the items to your liking. The shrimp was very good, but the chicken was a little dry. Everything was very flavorful, and we will go back..

Hmm. What to say? It's okay, but it's not great by any means. The food tastes relatively fresh, but…read moreit doesn't seem worth the price tag. The rice tastes like instant. And the teriyaki sauce in the teriyaki bowl is weird. It doesn't actually taste like teriyaki. Also, I love avocado, but what's it doing in a teriyaki bowl? And what are brussels sprouts doing in a teriyaki bowl? It's kind of a weird fusion, and I wish the teriyaki bowl were more Japanese or even Hawaiian. I don't know, I'm just not that wowed by the OG ChopShop. It could be a lot better, especially for the price, but it's not, and that's a shame. I'd rather have Cava or even Chipotle. So, the food is kind of meh, but the space is nice and the service is good.

Came here on a Monday - had fantastic service by Jorge and the patrons at the bar…read more Had the shirazi salad & the beer tartare - fantastic Just a really cool vibe and good drinks, had a delicious martini , and would come back

Love Bowen House!! I've been several times throughout my time living in Dallas and I just love the…read moreselection of food and drink they have here. One of my fave cocktails I've tried is the Spaghetti Cowboy, which is a whiskey based drink, but it's only available in the fall. In general however, they do have other great drinks that can range from fruity, strong, light and/or sour depending on your preference. The last time I went, it was during happy hour (4-6 pm, weekdays), when HH drinks are $9 each. I ordered the mushroom toast and my fave food option which is the Cacio e Pepe. They use flat long pasta in their Cacio e Pepe that is so delicious, flavorful, and hearty and top the dish off with a generous amount of Parmesan cheese. I also appreciate how late their kitchen is open in the evenings (10-11 pm) so you can stop by for a late night bite.