Pro-tip: If you eat somewhere else, make sure to save room for dessert at Rise Souffle!!…read more Oh man. What a special experience. First, you walk in and you're introduced to a small, charming, and warm space that looks straight out of a children's fairytale. Don't forget to grab a little surprise card (child friendly and adult friendly) either before you sit down or on your way out. Cute conversation starters and reflection inspiration! My objective of the night was dessert, so I didn't even bother to look at the savory souffles. While waiting for our server, my eyes were captivated by the twinkling lights around me (in the indoor space) and the sight and sounds of the chefs whisking away the souffles before they went in the oven. I was expecting Ratatouille's Remy to pop out. Anyway, as we gazed through the dessert menu, we thought we were enlightened already, but it only got better -- the specials: Strawberry and Pistachio. I'm regretting only getting the Pistachio because it was just so dang good. Will definitely be back. Austin is missing out. To the owner - Wonderful job bringing a taste of your French childhood to Dallas.

This restaurant is giving Northpole vibes, I don't know how to explain it. But the Christmas tree…read moreand the cozy cabin feel just made me think of the north pole.! the coffee is smooth and delicious, I ordered two individual French press orders, it was that good. I started with the marshmallow soup, which is really a puffy goat cheese ball on top of carrot tomato soup, can't recommend this enough. My main entrée was the southwest chicken soufflé, and it was the only part of my meal. I was so so about. I would not order it again. But I did eat most of it. The chocolate soufflé was fantastic, I loved every bit of it and pouring the chocolate on top was so satisfying. Verdict: I would go again!

Stopped by the French Room for dinner while visiting Dallas about a week ago. When you arrive there…read moreis parking available on the street or in a nearby parking garage. The vibe inside the restaurant is sultry, luxurious and feels like you've been transported to Paris. To start I ordered an old fashioned which was perfectly balanced and the gold fleur de lis was a nice touch on the drink. For my entree I ordered the Steak Frites (8oz. Wagyu Steak, Peppercorn Sauce, Hand-Cut Fries, Béarnaise Sauce) which was cooked perfectly and was so tasty. For dessert I ordered the crème brûlée which was cooked perfectly and was to die for. If you are staying in downtown Dallas or at the Adolphus, I highly recommend the French Room.

(4/5) Let me start…read morewith this: The French Room is that girl. She's classy, dramatic, beautiful and a little high maintenance. The Food: The tea service is stellar. Everything comes out looking like a Pinterest board in real life. The finger sandwiches are fresh, the scones are warm and actually taste good (not dry and crumbly like some places), and the desserts? Dangerous. It feels indulgent in the best way. You leave full but still thinking about that one pastry you should've grabbed two of. The Vibe: The vibe is stunning. Grand ceilings, gorgeous décor, very "main character at tea in Europe" energy. It feels special the second you walk in. This is why we host our annual mother-daughter tea here, it's the kind of place that makes memories feel a little more magical. The Service: Once you're there, the service is great. Attentive, polished, and kind without being over the top. They make you feel taken care of. Why 4 Stars Instead of 5: Booking. The. Reservation. Why do I have to call like I'm trying to win concert tickets in 2003? You have to call... and call... and call again. I leave messages. No callback. So I just keep dialing until someone finally answers. For a place this elevated, the reservation process feels unnecessarily chaotic, especially when you're planning something special. That said, once you're seated with a teacup in hand, you almost forget the struggle. Almost. Still one of my favorite spots, just be prepared to work a little for it. ‍

Went for brunch with friends and it was amazing! Service was impeccable and the food was…read morephenomenal. Michelin 2025 Winner attests to their food quality and service. Great drinks and wine list.

Came in a little before my reservation for a drink at the bar. Bartender was friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. When it came time to sit, our server was also very friendly and patient. I feel like the meal was paced very well. Ambiance is pretty quiet and intimate so I was a fan of that. I ordered the moules frites and it was very good. Make sure you ask for a side of aioli to dip the fries in. Broth was very good and was very good soaked up with the bread that came with it.

It was my first time here and my first experience doing tea time! I loved the assortment of…read moresandwiches, scones, and desserts. We also ordered mussels and escargot and both were really good also! Service was also great, our server was really nice and attentive. We went around 10 AM, so I think there were only a few other tables there but we were in a different area since we did the afternoon tea. The tea sets and plates are so cute, I'll definitely be back!

I visited for a friend's birthday after being drawn in by the beautiful tea party aesthetic and the…read morephotos of the food online. The decor and overall ambiance are definitely picture-perfect and create a great setting for celebrations, girls' outings, or anyone looking for a cute, photo-worthy experience. Unfortunately, the menu selections were a bit too limited for our preferences. We decided to try a few different items, but the food didn't quite live up to the expectations set by the photos. While everything looked appealing, the flavors were underwhelming. The highlight of the visit was definitely the drinks--they were well-crafted, enjoyable, and probably the main reason I would recommend stopping by. Service was attentive. Overall, if you're looking for a beautiful tea party atmosphere, great photo opportunities, and tasty drinks, this spot may be worth checking out. However, if you're visiting primarily for the food, it may not meet the expectations created by its social media presence. For me, it was a one-time experience, and I likely wouldn't return.

We celebrated high school graduation with 12 people for brunch. We had such a great experience we…read morewent back the next night for dinner. The staff were so much fun. All of them. Had everyone laughing from start to finish. Dalion (sp)? Made our graduate feel very special. A beautiful spot with great food. Dinner was excellent from start to finish. Steak tartare and the Bibb salad. The steak and bouillabaisse and lobster pasta were fantastic. The service impeccable. We can't wait to go back.

Decent, but nothing life changing. They have both an indoor and outdoor patio, which was very nice…read more The pea soup was excellent!!

Ambiance and food good. Service ok but not great…read more Waiter very nice but never asked if all ok or did we need anything or refill the tea pot. Had to flag him down to request service. Perhaps he had too many tables.

Took husband and daughter for fathers day. Lavendou never lets us down. Food, atmosphere, and…read moreservice are exceptional. Carol Nelson

Update for 31-May As…read morewe were staying at the hotel this is in, we walked down for brunch. The good: - Not busy - Server Caleb is quite pleasant - Scrambled eggs and breakfast potatoes were tasty - Yogurt Parfait was tasty but way too big. It was served in a large bowl. Way overkill. The not so great: - My wife's meal took over an hour to come out. Ordered just after 10 am and came out at 11:08 am - The Croque Madam needs to be removed from the menu. A French person would have been horrified at this dish In summary over three meals in the last 30 days, the food is hit and miss and the Kitchen is very slow. I love the location but I'm not sure we'll come back to eat at Toussaint. ---------- We mostly enjoyed our meals here. This review is for two visits that we've made here in the last 30 days. Our first visit here was on May 9, following an afternoon concert up the block at the Majestic Theatre. We popped in here about 5:30 pm and we shared a meal. They were able to do a kitchen split of the French dip meal. It was really tasty. The bartender worked the bar and the entire dining room. Must have been short handed that night but he did great. This weekend (May 29), we ended up staying at the Saint Elm Hotel which occupies the same building. We ended up at the Toussaint for dinner one night. We each had the French Onion Soup and we shared the Braised Short Rib dinner. The French Onion Soup was very good. It's in my top 3 of all time! The Braised Short Rib dinner - kitchen split, came out and presented great. Unfortunately, it was not served hot. It was barely warm. We sent it back for reheating. It came back out about 15 minutes later. The mashed potatoes, mushroom and gravy were warm. The short rib was not. We ate it cool anyway as we had a show to get to and I didn't really want to send it back again. That said, the potatoes, mushrooms and gravy had great flavor. The above all said for this dinner - I'd still come back to try other dinner dishes. Not sure my wife would agree.

The creamy Risotto with chicken was generous in size and very good. I had the French onion soup as…read morean appetizer and although the taste was good it definitely needed a bit more cheese. The crème brûlée was excellent. As far as service goes ..... my waiter was the bartender and although he was very pleasant his attentiveness to service was lacking big time.

Wow! We went on the recommendation of a stranger. Thank you, Emily! We didn't have a reservation…read morebut it was lunch on a Friday and they were able to set us right away. The ambience is lovely. The wait staff so kind, polite and informative. I got the beet and goat cheese salad with salmon and my husband got the Croque Madame. The dessert menu looked fantastic, but we were too full to go for it. We'd love to come back next time we're in Dallas.

We tried out this location on a Friday for lunch when we were running errands in the Knox-Henderson…read morearea. The decor is classic and doesn't have much fanfare which I think fits the French vibe. We sat outside on the patio and even though it was scorching outside, because of the tent-style covering and air conditioning the place was kept cool. The patio is dog friendly as well. When we got there the host was with us immediately and found us a table. I'm thinking they might've also been a manager because they were walking throughout the restaurant checking on everyone even though they weren't too busy. Really liked how diligent they were. Unfortunately, the same can't be said about our server. He was very nice and gave good recommendations when asked, but we barely saw the guy throughout our meal. The host/manager that was there came more than once to check on us and bring us anything we needed, but if he wasn't there I think we wouldn't have had anyone else come up to us besides taking the orders, dropping them off, and bringing us the check (which we had to hunt them down for). The food itself was really good thankfully. The duck was delicious and my partner loved his croque madame! I had a bite of his and immediately got jealous because I had been craving brunch and his dish fit that theme perfectly, unlike mine. I left nothing on my plate whereas he couldn't finish his because it was too much heavy food for him. We also got the truffle deviled eggs as a starter and they had great flavor, though the filling was a little dry for my taste. Nothing wrong with it since it was just a matter of personal preference. I don't know if we'll be back since the service was inconsistent, but at least it was a good meal.