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    XOXO Dining Room

    3.3 (1.2k reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Open 10:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Menu August 2025
    Alexis C.

    This place is definitely cute for aesthetics, pictures, and vibes if that's what you're going for. Food and service- not so much.... Reservations: Came here on a Friday evening about 8:30pm for a bachelorette party dinner on time with our whole party for our reservation. We had a reservation, they had plenty of open tables, and we were still required to wait roughly 10 minutes to be seated! What's the point of having a reservation if you have to wait? Service: I'd consider service during our time here barely acceptable. PSA!!! TIP IS AUTOMATICALLY ADDED TO YOUR BILL, which is probably why they don't care if their service is terrible. While waiting for our groups table to be ready, I figured I'd order a drink at the bar thinking it'd be quick and i could enjoy it while waiting. The bartenders were SO SLOW. There was no one else at the bar and the bartenders seemed to just be standing around. I ordered a drink off their menu, and my friend ordered a shot. Took the guy forever considering him and the other bartender were standing there doing nothing, and he even forgot to give me my card back. Food: Pretty average, and overpriced. Three girls on my end of the table ordered the simplest item on the menu- burger and fries. The waiter FORGOT my order, then acted surprised when everyone else had their food and I was looking at him like hello?? I had to wait an additional 20 minutes for my food while everyone else got to enjoy theirs... We also paid for the sign/song/cupcakes package- waiter also acted like he forgot about it until a member in my party approached him to ask when they were going to do it They also do have a speakeasy in the back. Which here's another great story that happened during our visit! One of the waiters or managers told us we could go back there to take photos while waiting for our food, and their security guy in the Speakeasy told us we could not be back there. Threatened to check all our IDs, and purses. As one girl in my party pointed out, Texas is an open carry state. If he had searched out purses what was he expecting to find??? I personally wouldn't come back here. Service was terrible (probably because they already slide the tip onto your bill in hopes you'll double tip for their terrible service), and food overpriced for what you could get elsewhere. Only came as guest for the bachelorette party. I also found it rude how they tried to shoo us out of the empty speakeasy which is clearly set up aesthetically for guests to take Instagram photos. Like don't have a restaurant that is so geared towards Instagram photo aesthetics if you don't want guests to take photos there to post/promote your business online?

    Annie N.

    Angel was incredible! He immediately greeted our table and started us off with 2 bottles of champagne for mimosas! I loved the steak and eggs and loved it even more that it was the perfect medium rare. The food was tasty, though, we waited a little long for it, but it was worth the wait. The music was great and this is a great spot for larger groups whether you're celebrating or just want a good time. Cute vibe!

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    Rue N.

    Came here with a group for a girlfriend's birthday dinner on a Sunday early evening. Its a cute space, probably more focused on the ambiance and vibes than anything else. Food was just okay, we ordered multiple appetizers to share and a few people ordered entrees. Note they offer 1/2 price appetizers and signature cocktails on Wednesday and Sunday evenings, which was a nice surprise. Overall, the drinks were better than the food--best bite was a toss between the crudite plate and the shrimp spring roll. Service was not great, especially since the restaurant wasnt packed. We had to search for our server a few times (had to ask another server for refills, the check, etc) and she came out with an incorrect order and argued with us about it. Not a fan of their valet, which takes up the entire private parking lot. If you want to park yourself, you're relegated to street parking. Overall, a mid experience, wont be back unless compelled by another friend.

    Keke K.

    Went here for my friend's birthday, really enjoyed it! The place is super pink, cute & totally Instagram worthy. Staff were super friendly and fun! Loved the drinks, especially the pink cocktails and great presentation too. Food was meh though...my chicken and waffles were dry and kind of cold. Still I'd come back for the vibes and cocktails more than the food. The back "garden" was not open as it was getting cleaned or something but we still went for a stroll and it was cute but wish we were able to see it in its full glory!

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    Christina M.

    XOXO is a vibe haven. The venue is all pink and the interior design follows that same color palette - probably why so many people celebrate birthdays here and dress accordingly to match the aesthetic. I visited XOXO for a Galentine's Day celebration. The menu was minimal because of the number of people and I will say I was disappointed because I wanted an item from the regular menu. I ordered the salmon and rice and it was OK. Overall, the food was fine, nothing spectacular. Yet, if you're a foodie, just know this is a place to go for the vibes and Insta-worthy snaps, not food.

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    Karina C.

    I am a girly who does her research before going anywhere so I had my little $5 cash for valet ready to go as I pulled into the parking lot. However, it was $10 and I had to park my own car. When I mentioned it to the valet people, she repeatedly told me "talk to the manager" and I was not fixing to argue despite feeling scammed. Anyway, vibes were super cute and there are lots of good spots for pictures, especially in the garden out back. It was surprisingly not busy for Sunday Brunch, but service was still a little slow. We all ordered chicken and waffles and two Caesar salads, and it was a minute before our food arrived. In my opinion, food here is a little pricey and there's not much to choose from. Chicken and waffles were good, but were they worth $19? I could definitely see this place as a cute place to grab drinks and take cute pics with your girls, but it's a little overrated. Given that it was dead on a Sunday, I think others might think so too.

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    Taylor S.

    Basic....very hot inside not very ideal for Dallas 98° weather and the food was just OK. When it was time for our party to leave it took FOREVER to pay the bill & even get their attention. You can tell the staff is over worked and just doesn't want to be bothered if they're not waiting your table. Overall I'd say it was overrated and I probably won't be going back

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    Clay S.

    We had an 8:30 PM reservation, and our entire party was present by 8:35 PM. I initially arrived at 8:15 PM and waited at the bar with one of my guests while the others arrived. Despite only three other people being at the bar, it took quite a while to be acknowledged. When we were finally served, the bartenders were inattentive and borderline aggressive--and a single lemon drop was $22. Once seated, we waited over 30 minutes without service. At 9:21 PM, a server finally arrived with a pitcher of water. To her credit, she had just been informed by the front that our table existed, and the restaurant doesn't assign specific sections to servers. She was warm, professional, and hands down the best part of the night. The Food: We ordered several appetizers, but unfortunately, none of them were memorable. Given the overall experience, we stayed just long enough for the birthday shoutout and then decided to leave. The Ambience: The pink theme is cute and playful. There were several groups of teens and preteens celebrating birthdays. The music, however, was much too loud for dinner conversation. The vibe felt like a mix of teen party meets every trendy restaurant trope--green wall accents, over-the-top photo ops, and loud, flashy decor. Cleanliness Concern: One of our guests saw a male server (not ours) exit a restroom stall and leave without washing his hands. That completely killed any appetite we had left. Bright Spot: We did have fun dancing toward the end. The staff took our song requests, and we enjoyed that moment--even if it didn't feel like the type of establishment that normally welcomes dancing. Overall Rating: 5/10 It wasn't the worst night, but between the delayed service, overpriced drinks, so-so food, and a serious hygiene issue, I wouldn't recommend this place.

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    Jessie C.

    This is a place where you pay for the aesthetic. The decor and pink vibe is so nice and appealing. We sat at the bar so service was prompt and efficient. We got the spicy joule pasta ($27) to share and the half off cocktail hour specials (uptown diva and guilty pleasure both $7.50). I'd recommend getting the drinks during their happy hour since they were good! Both on the sweeter end. The pasta was okay- honestly not spicy as advertised and the portion was great. At $27- I'd prefer to go to eataly for more authentic pasta or Eatzi's and add protein to it. This is overpriced Americanized pasta- it's not bad but in my opinion not worth trying it again. Would come here for a drink or two and skip the dining aspect.

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    Keyona D.

    Went to XOXO for the 1st time for a friends bday dinner yesterday. The line for valet was insanely long, I heard they only had one guy working. It almost had me and my party late for our reservation. Got the 4 for $75 Patron bottle deal, that cocktail tasted more like a mocktail. It was still good. Ordered the beef skewers and truffle fries, they were fine but cold. Everyone else in my party felt the food was very bland. Our server wasn't any help, we wanted to ask questions or order more items but she would leave our table so fast and go chill in back corner. The restaurant is very aesthetically pleasing but that's just it. Me and my party group were very disappointed in our overall experience at XOXO.

    Sara C.

    XOXO is an instagramers dream and the interior design is absolutely stunning. The service is top notch as well! Where they lost stars for me is the food and drink unfortunately. First off menu is pretty expensive in my opinion. Also, for being a brunch place they have very limited coffee options and don't bother asking by for hot tea as they don't have it. We got the mimosa flight which was cute but again probably could have gotten bottomless mimosas somewhere else for less. We ordered the chicken and waffles, avocado toast and french toast. The chicken and waffles had good flavor but unfortunately were kind of cold when they came out. The avocado toast was the biggest disappointment. Very little avocado and the "toast" was soggy. The french toast wasn't bad but nothing extravagant. The side potatoes and bacon were both good. Overall we were super disappointed in the food especially for the almost $500 we paid for 6 people.

    Olivia O.

    I attended here for a friends bachelorette dinner and it was beyond what I could've imaged. The environment was truly spectacular and picture perfect - quite literally. There were so many different areas that were great for photo opportunities. The food, drinks, service added to the great time we had. I ordered the spring rolls to share and then the lobster Mac. Both were excellent choices!

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    Yezus K.

    Super disappointed. I'm writing this while still seated here. I was hyped to take my lady here but to say the food was lackluster is an understatement. The waiter we had needs to educate himself on the menu. The portions are too small, cost way too much and the drinks have little no alcohol yet were also pricey. Nice vibe and ambiance but sheesh I can't believe a chef would let this leave the kitchen. I understand why this place was so empty at brunch time. Won't be recommending or coming back anymore.

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    Do they serve beer?

    Yes

    Are little dogs allowed?

    I have not seen any dogs there when I visited.

    Is it kid friendly?

    Not really for little kids but if they are well behaved then it could work.

    Is there an age restriction?

    No. I've seen people bring their babies here & it's a popular place for bachelorettes, bridal showers, high school dances, & middle school mom & me brunches.

    My reservation is set for Thursday at 7:30pm. Where do you park, how much does it cost & am I able to self park?

    You can park at the venue for about $10 (i think that was the price). There is a large parking lot and valet will park the vehicle for you.

    Are there Covid restrictions for this restaurant? Do we need to be vaccinated or have negative Covid test to enter?

    Went there sunday. No vaccination proof needed nor negative test.

    Do they still serve dinner at 10:30?

    Yes our reservation was for 1030 and by the time we was settled and ordered it was about 1130 so I would say kitchen likely open til 12

    Do we need to make a reservation?

    I highly recommend a reservation.

    Is brunch served all day?

    No there is not all day brunch

    How much is it for a private party? Is it best to go for brunch or dinner?

    Brunch is cheaper and tastes better in my opinion? Don't know how much for a private party.

    Is the $50 brunch menu per person or for the entire table? How many people does that feed?

    Per person and it's not good nor worth it

    Does anyone know if getting the social dinner/social brunch worth it? And is the price per person or the whole price?

    Yes it is worth it! The price you see is the total price and you can split amongst your guests (if you choose to do so). We split amongst 7 of us and it was surprisingly very filling.

    Do the female servers wear uniforms? If so, what do they look like?

    The staff wear all black

    Do you have a private dining area for party of 30?

    Ask for the garden room or speakeasy

    What is the best time to take kids ages 9 and 11?

    Although XOXO appears fun and angelic, it really isn't child friendly. Therefore, I'd suggest taking children as early as possible if absolutely necessary.

    Can anyone show the brunch menu? can't find it anywhere and have reservations for saturday

    Go to their website, click reservations, click a brunch time and details of the menu is listed in paragraph form.… Read more

    Want to reserve this place for my Birthday. Does this place offer good Seafood options or People who only eat vegetarian?

    They have limited seafood and vegan offerings; salmon, shrimp, salad, Brussel sprouts, etc. You may want to view the menu before you go to make sure they have what you want.

    Are they social distancing? Is the Mr X Bar open? Is dining room still at full capacity?

    YES REALLY. 🙄 per the "really" comment to my review on this venue.

    Question, maybe a stupid question, we just moved to Dallas with my son & husband. Is this restaurant just for girls? Or are men allowed too? Lol

    It's for both. And kids can come too but only up to a certain hour! There is a bar/club atmosphere attached that's really nice as well. And both males and females are there and have a great time

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    4.1
    (33 reviews)
    1.2 mi

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    You know those places you go to and really want to keep to yourself they're so good but they…read moredeserve to be amplified? This is one of them (and I already have shared and friends agree!) The food was delicious. They have a lot of great options on the menu, offer late night happy hour on the weekends (!) and are open late. For this visit we tried: - Roasted crab claws - 100/10. We ate every drop the beurre blanc we could scoop up with the bread! - Fried wings - 10/10 - Velour Ceasar + shrimp 9/10. It was over dressed, but the dressing was good and it was a great portion for 1/2 sized. I normally ask for it on the side so that's truly my miss. My friend had the sticky ribs and Tx Cobb salad 1/2 sized). She really enjoyed them but I unfortunately couldn't try since they contained pork. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful with making decisions for our meal and drink suggestions for my friend. This gem sits in Victory Park and has both in and outdoor seating options. It's such a vibe when you enter in - decorated well and whether a DJ or a playlist I had friends visiting recently who were looking for a place on a Thursday night and they raved about how great of a recommendation it was They also serve brunch so I can't wait to give it a try.

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    4.2
    (52 reviews)
    0.7 mi

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    4.2
    (387 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Happy hour specials

    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.

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    XOXO Dining Room - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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