We had a wrestling show that afternoon so we wanted to fill up on a good solid breakfast/Brunch. This is Shana's domain and forte so she found us a place we had not been and I had not even heard of before, It was attached to Archer hotel but no spies here.
It is a bit tough to find, sort of. Once you find the parking garage there seems to be only one door that leads to the hotel bar/restaurant from the outside and it is right near one of the main doors of the hotel, even if you enter from a hotel door it is not marked or clear this is the restaurant, it is clearly a bar and a lounge but nothing really says brunch or restaurant. They seem to almost want to avoid people coming in to eat that are not from the hotel, which is strange anyway but more so in a shopping city like The Domain.
They do have a TON of displays of stuff for sale, Hotel robes, hats, tumblers, chocolates shaped like Guitars and Bats. So much stuff.
But the front desk was friendly and got us to the hostess who sat us, they have some cool art and fun add on's such as throw pillows. The drink menu is good, has something for everyone and we were no exception, as we do now and then we choose each other drinks. She got me a Bacon infused Old Fashioned, see photo and I got her a Japanese whiskey drink for reasons we will go over in the future. Both were very good.
She got a Texas Waffle (apple compote, roasted pecans, cinnamon Chantilly cream) and chicken sausage. She LOVED the waffle and the sausage was tasty as well. She was in a sort of food heaven. As my wife also pointed out it also attractively plated.
I tried the AKB Cowboy plate as the brisket and Borracho beans (we were going to a show called BORRACHO PRO) caught my attention, Not normal breakfast food or offered on breakfast meals. The brisket was tender and flavorful, the jams they supplied hit the spot. I couldn't even decide if my pork sausage or the chicken sausage was better. The bacon was thick but not to soft or too crunchy.
The place was quiet, not a lot of business at the time we were there, either the hotel guests had already eaten and gone shopping or to shows or this place was not popular and the fact it has no real entrance or outside signage can't help. The low number of reviews on her also make me think most people don't know it is here and how good it is.
The staff was friendly and checked in without being overbearing. One minor issue came as I had ordered some apple juice that never arrived and had to request it again. They were nice and fast about it but it was a minor flaw in an otherwise great brunch.
We will be back, my wife wants to try the brisket taco's after trying the brisket from my breakfast. There are more drinks to try and as of now it seems a hidden gem that many don't visit. If you do get a chance I would suggest giving them a try, lots of seating and great food. read more