Food good and people nice too a was good. The food was good. The customer service was good not getting an A+ if you're ever up in Dallas, please talk here and say hi to the bar next day thank you. Have a nice day. read more

I have always enjoyed Celebration restaurant on Lovers Ln. We normally dine in and ordered to go last evening. They did miss giving us the okra and green beans as we ordered. Food was sub par. They should be checking the to go orders twice or more to ensure they're correct. However, I notice on the receipt a charge for To Go Packaging Fee of (5.00%). I find that interesting because when dining in the restaurant we have taken left overs and they placed them in to go containers with no fee. In my on business we consider that a cost of doing business. Things that make you go, Hum! read more

We went to Celebration for dinner with family during a recent trip to the Big D... venerable old school place, around for decades. The place is cool in appearance, stone building, nice outside patio! The appeal is nostalgia... not good quality food IMHO. The table ordered soup, fried chicken, fried catfish, baked chicken, grilled salmon, and a handful of sides. The lentil soup was very good, but everything else was just OK! None of the food was particularly hot, and with fried food, it's gotta be hot! The veggie sides were warm at best... seemed most of the food was cooked in advance, which allowed for speedy delivery, but quality suffered. Desserts were also just OK, even the kids didn't finish them. Service was great! But, beyond that, our visit was disappointing. The place had received a lot of hype from family. We don't need to go back. read more

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Definitely not as good as in years past, unfortunately. That said, the French onion soup was excellent - sweet onions with a lot of flavor, the fried okra was even better. Fresh, hot, crispy, and perfectly salty, and the basket of fresh bread had a wide variety and it was all warm. Our server was outstanding. We had a party of 9 and he was on top of it the whole time we were there. Otherwise, the fried catfish was more breading than fish, it was hot but on the soft, almost soggy side, and over cooked. The chicken fried steak also wasn't great. The blueberry cobbler was cold and tasted stale. They did have decaf that tasted reasonably fresh but it wasn't hot. read more

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I returned hoping I'd have a better experience but the food is still bland. Maybe I'm ordering the wrong items. I ordered the fried chicken breast with gravy, broccoli, mashed potatoes and they weren't flavorful. It was disheartening but the service was wonderful. Our server was so patient because we had a big party with kids. The best part of lunch was the bread basket. Parking can be challenging but if you go at the right time it wont be too crowded. read more

Celebration Restaurant - Mashed potatoes..no seasoning - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Celebration is a legendary place, not only in Texas, but in the world of American food. It is one of the earliest ventures to transform the food system into a farm to table dining that has now become a ubiquitous term, a buzz word and at times a confusing concept. Yet, at Celebration, it means exactly what it should: working with local farmers and Texas ranchers directly to source seasonal vegetables and meats. Open since 1971, in the same stone cottage, this is a trip back in time and an exploration into the impact of the hippie movement on American food. Today, ran by the family and longtime staff of Ed who passed away a few years ago, the establishment excels in creating memories that transverse decades. The grass fed local meatloaf is excellent. The fried okra is perfectly crisped in cornmeal. The mashed potatoes with skins are filling and flavorful. And, not to be missed, cornbread & biscuits (may or may not be a reference to Jason Aldean's song lyrics from Dirt Road Anthem). The inside seating has a feel of a place from times long gone. Arguably, the patio is where it's at. Covered by a thick layer of real green plants, decently isolated from the road, it's a wonderful spot to enjoy a warm spring day. Only areas for Celebration team to consider would be adding a couple draft beers to the list and maybe planting a few border bushes to isolate the patio a bit more from the street, while all else is perfect as is. read more

Amazing! Service is good, food is good and prices are outstanding. Would recommend for anyone looking for a place for a reliable dinner option in Dallas! read more

We went for lunch and it was very busy. We were a party of four and were promptly seated. The wait staff was very nice and helpful. It took a very long time to get our order. I had the pork chop with salad, mashed potatoes, and mixed squashes. The pork chop was a bit dry. read more

Celebration Restaurant - Pot Roast - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

last night was the first time I've ever been disappointed in Celebration. My husband and I arrived just before 6 o'clock, they my server section was sat all at once with back to back tables and she could not keep up which I understand. But you couldn't get anything you couldn't get refills. Twice my husband asked for A1 sauce and was brought almost empty bottle each time. The initial mashed potatoes were barely enough for one person so when we asked for more we didn't get them until we were getting our food to go and she said do you still want the mashed potatoes? Yes, yes, I do. She seemed to realize the service was bad, but no apology was made. Hopefully this was just a very off night, but it doesn't make me want to hurry back. read more

We have come to this location many times and it never disappoints. It combines Southern cooking with the idea of fresh farm to table ingredients. The service was prompt. The Meatloaf was delicious and tasted just like when I was a kid. We also had the Fried Chicken. It was delicious. The atmosphere is a that of a cozy old cottage. Apparently, the restaurant had been there since 1971 and continues to family run. This a great place to come for old fashioned Southern cooking. We will definitely come back again. read more

Food was delicious, however, the service and ambience were questionable. The dining room was too loud with too many people in a small room with 4 small tables. Larger, louder crowds belong in bigger rooms. I ordered the walnut encrusted chicken salad. I GOT a piece of Walnut encrusted chicken on it's own plate, with 3 bowls of sides and no salad. When asked why I didn't get my salad she says, "oh I'm sorry. That happens sometimes, the servers turn in the wrong order." I mean, why is that even in her vocabulary? Next time I'll take a note pad and draw her a picture. read more

We went to the Flight Museum and since Celebration was nearby and has been on my "want to go" list for a while, we went there for lunch. There was about a 15-20 minute wait, but the bar area was available. We sat at the bar and ate. It was such a friendly relaxed atmosphere. The bartenders/servers were are very friendly and helpful. All of our meals were delicious and we were all happy that we made the decision to have lunch there. The menu is quite extensive and they have a nice, well stocked bar. Definitely a spot I would like to go back to, to try other dishes. The restaurant is pretty large, with lots of little rooms, and there is a nice, large outdoor eating area. Parking is convenient. read more

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Location Just off Inwood and West Lovers lane-University Park area of Northwest Dallas. Parking Large-very large open lot. Atmosphere Family restaurant-numerous private rooms Seating Bar, tables, private rooms. Service Outstanding-we had a super large group-16+ and our servers expertly handled it in a personable and friendly manner. Menu Specials-farm to table fresh-listing local farms and food. A variety of rolls were served-moist and corn filled corn bread, nut muffins, rolls. Butter in packs available-did nothing t taste salty-sweet and tum! We had the rosemary salmon-cooked perfectly-yum! The grilled salmon with almonds was so tender and moist! Did not need tartar sauce-the lemon was enough. The shrimp and grits were beautiful and delish! Dinners served with salad or soup-we had salad-served family style. Serged individual dressing on salad plates. Honey mustard was popular-I had the blue cheese-creamy, not chunky. Dessert was coconut cream pie-so good-we ordered more. Also shared the peach cobbler ala mode. . It was so delish that although we were sharing it, my friend finished it before I could get a second bite! Summary Great location, outstanding farm fresh menu! Love the private room!! Will have to bring my husband back to try! See you there!! read more

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I can't believe it. But it's been fifty years since I first dined at Celebration Restaurant! Not many restaurants in the Dallas area can say they've been in business that long. When I first went there they had a house next door that sold leather jackets and accessories. In time they closed their leatherware business, and expanded the size of the dining area. They also built a bar that now joins the two adjacent buildings, and they began offering catering. There have been several changes over the years. But one thing that has never changed is the good food they serve, and they way they serve it "homestyle". That is to say, they bring out bowls of side dishes with your entree, and you serve yourself. My favorite menu item is their pot roast. Years ago you could order a second entree of equal or lesser value at no extra charge. Sadly, inflation put a stop to that. However, for a few dollars extra you can still order a second entree of your choosing if you're still hungry. For a cozy and quieter dining experience for two, ask to be seated in the "Old Booths" on the west side of the restaurant. In a sea of chain restaurants, Celebration is truly unique and well worth a visit. read more

Ok, I don't think I've been here since the 70's! The food and service are great. Just like they were then. The place hasn't changed a whole lot. They have added on but the feel is the same. Small intimate rooms where you can visit . A great place for a girls lunch! The salads were all very good. I had the Southwest Cobb Salad with a basil vinaigrette. Several of the girls got the Walnut Crusted Chicken Salad and said it was delicious. They have a pretty extensive menu with lots of comfort food choices along with soups and sandwiches and salads. Give it a try! read more

Really liked this place! Jalapeno corn bread was so good! I ordered the chicken fried chicken and it was delicious. My boss said he was full but kept eating the breaks, corn bread, pumpkin bread etc. good place to eat. Pleasantly surprised. read more

Had lunch here today and it was delicious. Super healthy farm to table options and of course they've got plenty of indulging type options! I got the blackened catfish and the cauliflower and broccoli as sides. Everything was super tasty but I was most impressed with the veggies. Very well flavored and just delicious. And that's saying something bc I'm usually not a vegetable fan! All in all I'd say Celebration is a great dining experience! read more

I remember going to this restaurant when it first opened back in the 1970's. Was a favorite then. More recently I have purchased items from their to go operation. A recent visit for dinner was good. We had a pleasant and attentive server. Food was plentiful and we enjoyed our meal. Fresh cornbread and rolls were nice. read more

What a wonderful experience we had at Celebration. We had reservations for seven guests and we were seated in our own private room at a round table that could seat eight. We experienced some of the best service and most friendly service you could imagine. This is a farm to table restaurant and everything we all ordered was fabulous. Most of their entrées were unbelievably priced at under $20. The vegetables are served family style and you get to choose three so by consensus we decided on the three that we would order. We ordered mashed potatoes, new potatoes, and broccoli. All the vegetables were cooked perfectly with just a touch of firmness and my personal peeve is broccoli that is so overcooked that is mushy.This was not that. And we actually ended up getting squash as well. I ordered the pot roast which was a very generous portion. The meat was so tender and juicy and served with several pieces of carrot, onion and a generous side of Au Jus. my entrée was also accompanied by either a soup, salad or fruit cup. I ordered the salad and it was fresh with no hint of being wilted and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing which was delicious. And remember this was all under $20. We ordered three different desserts and shared them, the peach cobbler served warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, the bread pudding which was our least favorite yet still delicious, and coconut cream pie. I can't wait to revisit this restaurant in the future. read more

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There are a lot of entree choices but not very many side choices. Also kind of strange that French fries are not offered as a kids side. I enjoyed the chicken fried chicken, house salad & sautéed squash. Service was ok, but the server seemed bothered when we asked for a second round of bread read more

Party of 7 and we had our own dining room! Great place for an intimate family meal outside your home. Meatloaf - 7/10 not dry, taste like home cooking Special redfish - cooked to perfection, I would go back for this dish Blueberry Cobbler and coconut cream pie was a hit. The banana pudding was different not your typical recipe but it comforting for me and not overly sweet at all! read more

Great place that folks have been coming to for ages. Intimate seating and great food.

I went to celebration for a girls organization event. The restaurant looks almost like a home with lots of small rooms. We definitely liked the privacy. I ordered the turkey and dressing. My sides were mash potatoes and a salad. I highly recommend the cucumber dressing for the salad. It was delicious! The rest of the meal was good and all the other ladies enjoyed theirs as well. Service was good they came and checked on up frequently but still let us have our space. read more

Celebration Restaurant - Turkey and dressing - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I love this place! It is one of my favorite lunch spots when I'm in the area. I usually choose the daily special and haven't been disappointed. read more

I came here with a group of women for our founders day celebration last year after always wanting to try Celebration and hearing good things about it. We were able to make a reservation and got our own room for our weekend lunch. The service was not the best, and my lemonade was just lemon water, but the food was pretty good and everyone enjoyed the variety. We were able to pick an entrée and three sides and for the price it was a good deal. I highly suggest the sweet potato casserole. We plan to go back again this year. read more

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last-minute lunch choice. Excellent service and the food was fine. Really a good turkey club sandwich, but skipped the cheese and the sprouts. It was odd that it was served with tortilla chips and salsa. Just give me regular potato chips or nothing at all. Had grilled pork chop with mashed potatoes and beets. Pretty good. Also had a side of fried okra that was incredibly mediocre. read more

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Not only are their ingredients local and fresh But this is by far the greatest homemade southern dinner spot in Dallas! The drinks are delicious, the restaurant is old but very clean and you can tell it's run by like a well oiled machine. read more

A very underwhelming experience every time. The venue is very cool, but that's about it. The menu lacks and the food is very under-seasoned. If you're over 5'10" you're not going to be comfortable at any table. There must be a lot of turnover, because the wait staff has zero urgency and confidence in what they are doing. read more

Chicken fried steak is amazing! Love sitting at the counter! Great quality food! I also love their salads!

Came here for a company event and I loved the chicken fried steak OMG. I can't recall what allergen was in the salad but I asked the server to please not give me any and he brought out a plate just for me with none of the nut that it came with. Service was pretty incredible for how large the party was. The jalapeno corn bread was to die for and their desserts were all very well liked among the group. Would love to come back if ever in the area just for that chicken fried steak and its gravy! read more

Celebration Restaurant - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Definitely a restaurant to check out in Dallas. Over 50 yrs old. Good food, service and value pricing read more

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Food was pretty good, but the service was not very good. I had to ask for someone to bring us water and drinks. Our waiter barely checked on us. read more

Service is good. Food is good. Needs something new. I guess for many it's the familiar and consistent experience. I haven't been wowed but neither disappointed. read more

OMG. Not going back here!! We had a large group for lunch. The restaurant had basically cleared. After they cleared our table of the food, we had to wait 15-20 minutes to get our checks which should have been ready at the end of our service, and another 15-20 minutes to get our checks and have them processed. We were all standing around the room waiting. I asked them for the checks; I talked to the manager to expedite. Ugh, not good service - one bad experience like this will keep me and our large group from returning here. read more

This restaurant seems to be a north Dallas legend. It has been under operation for many decades. They have been serving farm to table before it became a brunch trend. A gem tucked away near the Dallas Love Field airport (literally 7 minutes away). This is the place to fulfill your southern comfort food cravings. The interior of the restaurant makes you feel like you're eating at someone's home. You also get your own private booth (and they also have private sections for large parties) to have a private and more intimate experience. The way their menu works is you pick an entree, and each of them comes with 3 side dishes. The exciting thing is the side dishes includes items such as gumbo, beef soup, mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes, and more! It's barely a side dishes it feels like you're getting 3 appetizers on the side. I got the chicken fried steak with gumbo, zucchini squash mix, and the green bean mushroom mix. Did I mention they start you with complimentary variety of breads? In the basket , you can expect corn bread, butter rolls, and muffins. I was impressed with everything I had except the chicken fried steak. (Unfortunately). The beef was overcooked and very dry and tough. It also tasted like it has been sitting out for awhile and not fresh anymore. The breading was delicious though and I liked the jalapeño gravy. Even though the chicken fried steak was a let down, everything else amazed me I would still come back but try a different entree. If you're ever anywhere near Dallas Love Field, don't forget to stop here for classic southern comfort food. There are also plenty of parking! read more

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First and last time for me. Everyone recommended the meatloaf with tomato sauce. The meat was good but I swear the tomato sauce is straight up ketchup. You get 3 sides and I had the mash potatoes, spicy green beans and okra. They all three were so plain without any seasoning. The food was crap but our waitress was very sweet and did an amazing job. read more

We've been to Celebration many times, and it's always a fantastic experience. The food is consistently delicious, with portions that are just right. Service is friendly and respectful every time. You can choose a more private table or sit in a room with other tables, depending on your preference. We especially love their bread basket and fried okra--they're a must-have! Highly recommend this place for a satisfying meal and warm, welcoming atmosphere. read more

Celebration Restaurant - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Our nonprofit board met here a few nights ago for a dinner meeting. It went incredibly well in all aspect. All aspects! They were easy to make a reservation for a private room. Room was perfect. I expected 8 but we had 12 show. No problem for them to add more places. And they did so with ease and a smile. Jackson was our waiter and he was perfect! He served quietly and efficiently. With smile and courteous-even when we asked for seconds or extra coffee. We were happy to add higher gratuity for him. Food is always great. About half had been here and those that had not were very impressed. From the salmon, trout, meatloaf, to the pot roast-every person was happy. That's rare for a large group. Veggies perfect and fresh as always. In all, and in every way, a perfect meal. We will return! read more

At this point, nothing can be improved, we won't be back. We asked the waitress for butter three times, she didn't bring it till the end of the meal, she brought 5 butters, there were 12 of us! The meatloaf was cold! The dark chicken was dry! The waiters even eluded to the fact the they didn't want too much food coming out of the kitchen! It was a horrible experience! Never going back. We were in a small crowded room. Ugh. Bye! read more

This restaurant definitely has a lot of character. It's super cozy and welcoming ambiance. There are rooms appropriate for any occasion and number in your party. The food is very fresh and the portions are abundant. I would recommend the grilled catfish. It's the bulkiest catfish I've seen and perfectly cooked taste-wise and visually. The servers were friendly and attentive. Great for friends, family and work. read more

Celebration Restaurant - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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