What a cute laid back place with a kitchen + full bar. The inside decor is UPSCALE glam. The color scheme and furniture placement is absolutely IMMACULATE. The ambience is inviting with low-lit lighting casting from a series of cute chandeliers. There was a full food menu when I arrived a little after 7pm. I ordered a simple chicken breast. It came out on a side plate with a simple neatly stacked presentation (impressive) which is an attestation to the expectations placed on the kitchen staff. Also, there is a full bar with bartenders ready to service. I settled on dbl shot of gin with ginger-ale. This particular night there was a saxophonist there to serenade the crowd which was a bonus to this upscale experience. read more

Allegory Kitchen & Bar - Supper Clubs Near Me - Arlington, Texas

The service started off rocky. It appears to only be one person working at the time. No one greeted us at the door and when we tried to grab the bartender's attention she was too preoccupied doing something on the register. I wanted to leave after that. But she told us where to sit. The place is small, decorated like a lounge. It took a while for them to take our order. I ordered the catfish and red beans & rice which I enjoyed. Had a whiskey sour to drink. The portions were big! I also enjoyed the fried collared green but didn't care for the sauce that came with it. It was karaoke night so they had a DJ but nobody did the karaoke while we were there. The cowboys game was also on. So while the commercials were on the DJ would play the music so loud that my friend and I basically had to yell to hear each other. Remember the place is small. So that made the experience less enjoyable as well. I like the music in the background but no so much where I can't hear the person sitting right across from me like we're in a club. read more

Allegory Kitchen & Bar - Catfish and red beans & rice - Supper Clubs Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Hello Fellow friends, Let's get into this review. I wanted to eat at a black owned restaurant and went to my trusted Yelp advisory. Allegory was one of the recommendations options. Here we go, parking lot was clean and the front door had easy access. Greeter was very friendly and brought us a menu. We started with friend green tomatoes, wings, corn bread, pineapple juice and water. The friend green tomatoes were fresh and full of flavor. Portion size was very nice and I definitely recommend as a starter. The sauce for the wings I could take home and try on several foods. Don't get me started on the hot, fresh cornbread in its own skillet on the table. Dinner was shared and the choice was catfish, red beans and rice. A big party of friends came in and the crowd got louder so we left. They play music with a live deejay and the music selection is worth moving to the beat. Food options are nice and plentiful. Stop by alone or with friends and just know you will be pleased. read more

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Allegory is a comfort food spot. The pork chop bites (fried) and a cup of beans and rice, saved me from my own kitchen. The wings are hearty. There is so much more I want to try, read more

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The bartender and DJ were friendly. The ambiance was nice and relaxing. The drink should have been the star of the show, and the old fashion was mid at best. Nice spot for a good time! read more

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I thought this was a club, and I am so happy that we tried it out. We pulled up and I still wasn't sure. Just ignore that! This food was INCREDIBLE! We had the fried green tomatoes with great ranch! Then we had the chicken pasta, perfect Cajun pasta! Delicious! My son had the burger with Mac n cheese. The Mac n cheese is for REAL! So good! My husband also ordered the chicken wings and red beans and rice. Let me tell you, those red beans and rice are better than the ones in Louisiana! The catfish and grits stole the show for me. I have never been served such a large filet. It was flakey, light, amazing! The breading was perfect and well seasoned! The grits... wow wow wow! Absolutely fell in love with this place. The staff is really nice! Oh and they had a DJ playing great music! read more

Allegory Kitchen & Bar - Catfish and grits! - Supper Clubs Near Me - Arlington, Texas

I went to Allegory Kitchen & Bar last night with friends. The service was good. We were greeted and served well throughout the night. We ordered wings and catfish. The wings were good, but the catfish was better. The ambiance is nice it has a tropical Miami vibe. The music was amazing. I had so much fun reminiscing listening to songs I grew up listening to. I spoke to a server that told me to come back for karaoke on Thursday. I'm sure it's fun and definitely something I will try. read more

Allegory Kitchen & Bar - Tasty wings - Supper Clubs Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Had such a great time last night catching up with my friend! It was much needed! Of course we chose a New Black Owned spot & I'm so glad that we did! From the ambiance, hospitality, food, drinks and welcoming environment we were so pleased with everything! It exceeded all expectations. We were there for 3 hours! (There was A LOT to discuss) We decided to grab a couple of drinks. My friend loves her an Old Fashion & I had a Pineapple Bourbon drink which was & let me tell y'all about those Vegan Collard Green Spring Rolls! O M G with the sticky sweet & sour sauce to go with it. It had the right amount of Sweet & Heat. The Collard Greens Spring rolls were seasoned & fried to perfection! & My friend ate those Lemon pepper Hot honey wings up! She said they were sooo good. Meeting The Owner Ronnie Harris & our waitress Destiny was such a pleasure! They were so kind and made us feel like we were right at home! Allegory has events everyday out of the week that everyone can enjoy! My friend and I look forward to coming back very soon! Their prices were unreal! This would be a nice date night spot too! @Allegory Thank you again for a wonderful evening!! #KitchenandBar #LadiesNight #BlackOwned #GrandPrairie read more

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So...I'm a little embarrassed by the picture I'm posting...not really. The grits, the grits, the grits. The first time was just so nice, I had to get them twice...in the sitting. My man kept eating them off my plate with his salmon, which was also yummy. Go get you some before I put on more pounds eating them by myself. Also, come on Wednesday the listen to Kenya C. Acoustic. The food may take a little longer than other places, but it's worth it. read more

Allegory Kitchen & Bar - This is what I left from my shrimp and grits. I'll even tell you I made sure to get the grits off my shrimp tails...sure did! - Supper Clubs Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Came in hungry and ready for a vibe... left with a story. We pulled up Friday night and the front doors were locked, so there was already a delayed, awkward entry situation before we even got inside. Once we did, we found out our reserved party room had been double booked. Their solution was to seat the five of us in two round booths pushed together... in an already tight layout where you can barely walk between tables. We still waited about 30 minutes just to be seated there. The place is small but packed with oversized round tables and a mix of decor that doesn't quite land suede booths, mirror tile wall, tropical wallpaper and two dirty fish tanks w/ some goldfishes. Service felt stretched thin. It looked like one waitress, two bartenders, and maybe a cook or two running the whole place. Bless our waitress, she was trying, but we were five people sharing two water glasses at first. My drink (whiskey, honey, lemon) came out as a DIY kit, no ice, no spoon, no straw. I had to go to the bar to fix it myself. When I asked for lemon juice, I got a heavy pour of bottled lemon concentrate. When I asked for ice and a stir, the bartender stirred so aggressively with a straw that ice literally flew across the bar. Food came out at completely different times. My friends said everything tasted basic with random "creative" touches like candied yams with vanilla cream and blueberries in Brussels sprouts. The one bright spot: the sax player and DJ. That part was actually fun and we did enjoy dancing. read more

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Visited on a Saturday night and loved the intimate vibe and beautiful decor. They offered a late-night menu, which was a nice touch. My Jack Daniel's and Coke was served quickly and mixed perfectly. Great atmosphere and smooth service. It's definitely worth a visit. read more

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It started off very shaky. They did not have any tea or diet soda. The fountain Coke was super flat and had to request canned Coke (which thankfully they had). They did not even have any chicken. BUT the waiter was very patient and accommodating. And the food was excellent. Boyfriend Ended up ordering the catfish and red beans and rice and I had the lobster mac. The music was a vibe and the setting was dope. read more

Allegory Kitchen & Bar - Supper Clubs Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Wow, not much else to say. Server made a recommendation that was hands down the best catfish dinner I have ever had. My Jack and Coke wasn't bad either. Not understanding why there isn't a line around the door. Perfect local and low key spot. read more

Allegory Kitchen & Bar - Supper Clubs Near Me - Arlington, Texas

The food was delicious! The customer was on point from the start no complaints! If you want good food, good atmosphere and great customer service! This is the place to go to! I give them a 10 read more

A friend and I decided to have a late lunch at Allegory Kitchen and Bar on Saturday. We got there when they opened at 2p. Looking over the menu, there were so many appetizing dishes. The bartender,Nikki, was so friendly. She gave us the happy hour menu to look over as well. We decided to share some of the small plates. First out were the collard greens spring rolls. Now my friend, being from up North (NH) is not a fan of collard greens, but agreed to order them. She is now a huge fan! They were simply amazing. The collard inside were just the right smokiness from the bacon and oh so tender. My mouth is watering just thinking about them! Shortly after, we were served the pork belly brussel sprouts. OMG. First, the portion is huge. Enough for 6 people if eating them as a side dish. They had bits of fried and crispy pork belly, chopped pecans, blueberries,and a delish balsamic glaze. Not too much glaze; just enough to enhance the flavors and bring it all together. While were were munching on those two items, the chef brings us the wings and the pork bites. The wings are not battered, which I was happy about. And there were amazingly crispy. So many times unaltered wings still have soggy skin. Not these! And the house sauce was divine. A little sweet, a little spicy, and just the right sticky. You can have traditional buffalo and other flavors, but on your first try, go with the house sauce. You won't be disappointed! For the pork bites, picture thick butterfly pork chops cut into bite-sized pieces, battered with a lightly seasoned batter that has just a touch of heat. The sauce they serve with the pork bites is like a Mississippi Comeback sauce. Oh my! Soooo good. And the servings for "small plates" are not so small. We ended up taking home a good portion of brussel sprouts, a good amount of pork bites, and 4 wings. We ate all of the collard greens spring rolls! The bar is stocked well. We started off with a Moscow Mule served with Gosling ginger beer in the copper mugs. Had a great conversation over the bourbon and whiskey selection. They have some really good Kentucky bourbon, including Four Roses, Elijah Craig, Buffalo Trace, just to name a few. They also have a good selection of wines, tequila, brandy, and Kracken for the serious drinkers! I cannot say enough good things about Allegory Kitchen. We've already made plans to go back with several friends and my husband and I want to go have dinner one night when they have the saxophone player as well as when they have the singer/performer, and comedy night. For those who enjoy Karioke, that's on Thursday night. I am looking forward to trying the shrimp and grits or maybe the catfish over red beans and rice! Will let you know how those are in my next review. In the meantime, if your reading this, just get in the car and go! It is truly a very good restaurant with really fun decor and amazing food! read more

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Ok this is a hidden gem. Boogie was our hostess and bartender. Try the Lemon Drop!!! Services excellent food plentiful. The fried green egg roll appetizer with the teriyaki dipping sauce. Yes and Yes again. Happy hours starts at 3:00PM. The decor is smooth jazz laid back. read more

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The food was good and very reasonably priced. Everything was flavorful and satisfying, making it a great value for the cost. Definitely worth trying! read more

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From the moment I stepped into this establishment, everything here was top notch. Very elegant laid back type of local bar and restaurant. The bartender that we had, it was very knowledgeable and was able to work the entire establishment by herself. From making drinks to taking orders, very well executed. After our food, the owner / chef came out to greet us as well as thank us for patronizing his establishment. I plan on being a repeat customer moving forward.Thank you for an awesome time! read more

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Such a solid spot for a high-quality meal and drinks. Everything we ordered tasted fantastic and came out in a timely manner. The staff is welcoming, and the overall environment is comfortable and inviting. A very dependable 4-star experience! read more

I didn't take a picture of the burger I got but it was amazing. I also ordered the martini and she gave me gin. I've never had a gin martini before but it was great! It was an unexpected little spot but great food and the decor is beautiful. The bar waitress was our main waitress and she was sweet and attentive. read more

Allegory Kitchen & Bar - Fried green tomatoes. - Supper Clubs Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Went for a party with friends on a Saturday evening and was pleasantly surprised and impressed! Staff were friendly. Vibes were amazing and the DJ they had playing added to the atmosphere. Didn't eat but the food that came out smelled delicious and based off the plates when they were picked up it had to be (no crumbs). They have daily drink specials and themes each night. I will be back to try the food! read more

I would like to start out and say this is an amazing place to come out and have a good time, I came out to celebrate my birthday, with my Wife , the Restaurant Staff was very welcoming on arrival, our Waitress for the evening was Nadia, she was amazing, the food was delicious, I had the Catfish & Grits as a meal, appetizer was the fried green tomatoes, just like back in the Day!. My Wife had the Catfish & red beans & rice , we also had the skillet Cornbread as Well, man I couldn't say anything bad about this Establishment, when arriving , it was like wow it's a small place, I really was on the fence about going inside, but they had some amazing reviews posted online, so we went inside, bam they didn't disappoint, Kudos to the Chef , the Staff & the Owner, for having a Black Own Establishment were we can come out and have a terrific experience!. Job well done. The Wife & I , will definitely be coming back again , and also going to bring some people along with Us. Oh yeah they make a killer White Russian that will make you say OWee. in a good way. come -out and support this Restaurant you want be Disappointed you Did. read more

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The atmosphere, food, and service was top tier our server was Boogie. She was so kind and thorough it was amazing. When we left the owner came and asked us how we liked it and really valued our opinion. Def must try read more

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Serving is big. Food taste delicious. Waiting time is about 15 mins. They gave us complimentary mac and cheese as they añmost forgot to serve it. They also replaced the mashed potato which was not available with garden salad. We were satisfied with the food. read more

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I went to this restaurant for the first time last night and I had to leave a review. This spot is believe to be black owned. The restaurant had a saxophonist playing RnB. Which made it to be a great vibe. I ordered the catfish nuggets. The catfish was So Tasty. The fries were ok. I would come to this spot again. I would describe this to be a nice chill spot on a Friday. read more

The Strawberry lemon drop was fire the Gullah wings were good ! Nice overall restaurant! read more

Allegory Kitchen & Bar - Supper Clubs Near Me - Arlington, Texas

The food is fabulous. The environment was very nice and quiet on weekdays. The only thing is that the restaurant has no windows.

Awesome Soul Food! Come for the food, stay for the friendships! Jennifer the bartender, hostess, server, and new friend was awesomeness! read more

So, I've been here a few times. 1st time for the drinks. Omg, the bartenders were amazing, very hospitable to the point where I felt to allow them to surprise me with a drink. They were very delicious. Not the watered down foolishness that is happening today. Moving on, I finally tried a meal. I had the catfish with grits. Well, I dont even eat grits.....and I ate their grits with no problems. I could simply dip my catfish into the sauce on the grits because tartar sauce wasn't needed. I am going to enjoy my time crawling through their menu each time I visit. I highly recommend you come out and give them try. They also have nice chandeliers, comfortable seating and definitely a vibe if you dont like very large crowds. Brittney and Cali Arentz love it here! read more

Live saxaphone, great vibes, and food was chefs kiss!!!! Oh and let's not forget My freckled sister Nisha! She was an AMAZING waitress!!!! She worked the bar and my table of 5! She did not miss!!! GO CHECK THEM OUT!!!!! they are definitely worth going inside! read more

The service in this place sucks but the food was good. My wife and I decided to go there for happy hour. We came in and noticed there were 2 young ladies behind the bar. There was only 2 couples at the tables and 2 people at the bar. We came in and sat at the table for 10 minutes before we received a menu. The servers/bartender walked past our table and checked on the other guest and not even gave us a glance. The young lady server with the glasses acted very disinterested. She utterly walked off as my wife was in mid sentence. We had to ask for the Happy Hour menu. The bartender was really off. I changed my drink order earlier and when I came back to the bar to order water, she didn't realize I already been up there prior. I guess that's why we wasn't noticed sitting earlier. Simple drink orders even took 10 minutes get. Then if you needed napkins that was another few minutes. Also, on this day they were having AC issues so they brought out a portable AC unit, which was pointing toward the bar and not at the dining area. Top the night off, our bill didn't reflect the happy hour specials, even though we closed out 40 minutes prior to happy hour's end. We make it a point to support black owned businesses but this one I will not be returning. Good Luck! read more

My daughter took me to Allegory for the fine dining experience and I was not disappointed. The owner, the staff, atmosphere, and FOOD, was AWEmazing! The food was plated to look appetizing just as in the photos and tasted GREAT! I will definitely return! They get 5 s! read more

Allegory Kitchen & Bar - Great food! Seasoned just right! - Supper Clubs Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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amazing!!!! This is a hidden treasure, upscale dining, with weekends brunch. Plenty of history and great food. Try it for yourself.