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Anise Wine Bar- The Village Dallas

4.2 (63 reviews)
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Granola with dogs,  berries and yogurt
Liz G.

Absolutely lovely restaurant in the Drey Hotel in the middle of The Village here in Dallas. Their weekend brunch menu is limited in scope, but they truly pay attention to the flavors offered. Hubby had the Lamb Kofte Shakshuka, which he said was tasty but was too watery and not tomato-y enough. I had the homemade granola with yogurt, figs, and macerated berries. I also got a side of their marble potatoes, which were absolutely delicious.

Stephen W.

We love Moroccan food so we were enticed by the label that the menu was Moroccan. In fact, it is more Mediterranean than Moroccan. I would have preferred Moroccan but that's ok and not the reason for 2 stars. The restaurant is inside a hotel. It is modern and clean. Our server was friendly. The starters came out relatively quickly while the entrees took longer and given their lack of doneness should have taken longer. The kitchen has some problems. We started with hummus and it was good. Probably the highlight of the meal. Light and flavorful. The pita bread was obvious homemade and a bit thicker than usual. We also had falafel balls (5 to an order) and they were light and flavorful, but way too salty. As we went through the balls the salt became more and more overwhelming so that we could not finish them all. We decided to split the harissa half chicken and get the heirloom carrots on the side. First, we did not get a half chicken. There was a small thigh and a very small breast, the smallest I have ever seen, but no leg. Second, the chicken was tough because it had not been cooked long enough. Third, the harissa sauce was again entirely too salty. It was as if some one dumped salt on the skin. The carrots were basically raw, not tender and not particularly flavorful. They needed to sauté another 15 minutes at least. The reason for the 2 star rating is that prices are high--I paid more than $100 for a meal that was substandard; the entree portions are small; and the quality was just not there. Basically for $100 we had hummus and beer. The wife and I agreed that we will not return.

Carrots
Caitlyn R.

My boyfriend and I came here for date night on Friday. The restaurant was really cute and served up the perfect ambiance for date night, just vibey enough without being too loud to talk. The menu is fairly small but I think that is for the best because everything that we ordered was fresh and delicious. For a starter we split the hummus, the the mains he ordered the trout, I got the shrimp "kabab", and we split the carrots. The carrots were probably my favorite part of the meal because they were served in a curry and tzatziki sauce which was so unique. I'm already trying to figure out how I can recreate it at home. The service was okay, some room for improvement on attentiveness but overall there were not any issues. I would recommend this restaurant and wouldn't mind returning in the future.

Fried pita within the fattoush salad tasted stale. Not sure if that is the norm.
Claudia C.

I had wanted to like this restaurant so it is a little bit disappointing that the experience fell flat. I had found Anise through Google Maps and saw that they had great reviews. The interior, as others have mentioned, is quite cute. I can imagine it being a nice place to hang out with friends, if the food and service were equally amazing. Starting off with the food, my friend and I had ordered the fattoush salad, margherita flatbread, and the lamb kofta shakshuka. While the food certainly looked great (for the most part) my first thought was "is this all we had ordered"? While I had not expected extremely large portions, I had thought that the portion size would be a little larger than what we had actually been served. It feels like the server should have mentioned, or made suggestions, if portion sizes were on the smaller side. Putting that aside though, in terms of taste, the fattoush salad and the margherita flatbread were the most disappointing. The fried pita within the salad tasted pretty stale, which I am not sure is the norm or not. Additionally, the margherita flatbread not only looked pretty disappointing but tasted kind of like what you would expect, in terms of quality, of frozen microwaveable food. In other words, not very great considering you are expected to pay $16 for the flatbread. The lamb kofta shakshuka was decent but I do not think it was anything to rave about either. In terms of service, I think it was the most disappointing part of this restaurant experience. It could be that it was just a bad day for the server, or perhaps the restaurant was understaffed. However, I just remember that the server did not seem very happy and the overall service was really slow. I think it took over 30 minutes to get our order taken and then it took even longer to get our checks after finishing our meal. I had glanced at the parties next to our table, who were seated after us, also waiting quite some time for their check to arrive. Truthfully, I feel like rating this restaurant 3 stars is being generous considering the mediocre food and service.

Charity C.

We came here for brunch during restaurant week and really enjoyed ourselves. Our server Hannah was fantastic. The ambiance is so light and relaxing with a nice view of the pool. I wasn't a big fan of the coffee so maybe skip that, but the parfait was delicious!!

Salmon Crudo. Always a YES!
Danyel B.

Anise is my secret hideaway! So comfy and relaxing to me. Service has always been top notch and the waitstaff is super friendly and ready to give great accommodations. It's nice to see some familiar faces there from another restaurant I used to frequent Food is delicious! I'm a huge crudo fan so the salmon crudo is a must in my rotation. They have rotating lamb focused dishes a bit which I love. Haven't tried the boards yet but it's definitely on my to do list. If you've had a hard work day and need a beautiful atmosphere and a solid meal with smiling faces, Anise is where you wanna be!

Beet Salad
Gill S.

A beautiful marriage of casual and elegance with a generous twist of Instagram sleekness. The back patio has a nice view of the pool during the summertime, so watching people play water polo was a nice break from the usual. The interior is modern but still quite fancy in ita low lighting and sleek design. Either are worth sitting in, but I could see the patio during brunch being popular. Oysters with four different sauces - that got sauce is no joke. I felt like a soldering iron was being jammed into my ears. Otherwise they have two different types in hand. Otherwise, they had two oyster selections that were sourced from great locations. The crispy Octopus is done if the better prepared occupies ive had in dallas. Its tender without being mushy, while actually crispy on the outside. The lima beans in the bottom were a nice touch. Short rib was actually pretty good! I like the fact that it wasnt stringy and felt like a cut of tenderloin. Great beefy flavor with some nice rendered fat. Only complaint is how small of a portion they provide you. Beet Salad was ok but it was more presentation than it was composition. They put a shroud of arugula on top that was unnecessary. The beets are the main focus, and thats about it. Lamb and fig flatbread was definitely a flatbread and not a pizza. Making this distinction in case anyone was delusional and thought they were getting something that's doughy or saucy. The fresh figs they use make a difference. The lamb does does take good, but I question if its worth getting. Theyre only giving you four small triangles, so its not gonna be much. Mujadara, or green lentils, was everything that I like as a veggie meal. Fluffy grains of rice, creamy tangy yogurt, and Caramelized onions. The lentils give you that filling factor for sure. I enjoyed this dish way more than I thought I would. This place is going to get more and more popular, and plenty of others will be enticed by the atmosphere, but will be pleasantly surprised by the craft involved in the kitchen. This place isnt breaking barriers, but they don't take shortcuts either. From the in house hot sauces and attention to the preparation of the octopus, this place shines in the details. My biggest gripe is the price and the portions that go with it, but perhaps this is due to the pandemic. Either way, its worth checking it out.

Inside
Eunie K.

My friend and I went to go check this place out. It's located inside the Drey Hotel. They serve Mediterranean food and each dish is beautifully plated. Their decor is stunning and totally dig their ambiance. Ordered the following dishes: *whipped ricotta: black figs, pistachios, mint, house-made pita *hummus: roasted garlic, green chermoula, house-baked pita *yellowfin tuna: citrus, calabrian chile, capers, pickled onions *crispy octopus: pimenton aioli, gigante beans *turkish kofta: lamb & beef sausage, za'atr, roasted garlic, hummus Everything was really good. No complaints. I'd come back!

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Olivia U.

Service, and ambience was excellent! We enjoyed drinks and appetizers so I can't comment on the entrees. We had whipped ricotta, cheese and charcuterie board as well as hummus.

Olivia A.

First thing. The ambience here speaks for itself, especially during sunset! Secondly, the food is literally, fresh and just as authentically pleasing as the building. Overall, a great place to grab a drink or catch up with friends in the heart of the Village!

Branzino. Spicy and flavorful! Watch out for those little bones.
Olivia T.

We consider ourselves incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to dine at Anise on their opening night to the public! Everything from the ambiance, decor, creative, yet delicious, food, and wonderful cocktails were perfect. With the restaurant being brand spanking new, we went in knowing that there would probably be a few mistakes made, but we were so optimistic after looking at the menu online. The Drey Hotel is stunning and this lobby restaurant is so unique. Crispy octopus, a wide selection of oysters, charcuterie, lamb shoulder, saffron rice, branzino! Wow wow wow! We were so incredibly overwhelmed by how beautiful this restaurant was, how kind and attentive the staff were, and how fantastic every bite was. We loved it so much, we have already made reservations with friends to return again tonight! The only tip I would share is please make sure all team members are educated on the menu and can answer questions as they pertain to the wine list, or what regions your oysters from, or even "do you like this?" Perfect those simple things and this restaurant could be well on its way to being the best restaurant in Dallas! It's seriously SO good!

Restaurant week brunch menu
Emily S.

Brunch at Anise was fabulous! Hannah was very nice and attentive throughout the meal. The restaurant itself is gorgeous, so much natural lighting and the high ceilings make it feel very spacious although there aren't that many tables. Parking is available in the garage and is inexpensive, like $3 for up to 2 hours. I went for restaurant week and I plan to come back again to see the rest of their menu.

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Came in for dinner for the first time. Great service and amazing food. Ambiance is also a high point.

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Wow! Amazing food. Super premium decor and fixtures. Would come back. Had the short rib and hummus. Absolutely delicious.

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Fantastic atmosphere, helpful server, good small plates! The back terrace is really pretty and very romantic. Loved everything!

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