Great experience, my friends and I made a reservation and were seated right away when we arrived…read more It's a small place but the decor and staff were great. The staff provided us with recommendations as well as they were accommodating to my food allergy. The drinks and food were delicious, I recommend coming to their happy hour, where some drinks and food specials are from 4-6 everyday. The cheeseburger, fries and Caesar salad were delicious. I will definitely be back soon!

The Bowen House I…read moreabsolutely loved the historic feel of The Bowen House. It's not a very large bar, but I think the intimate size adds to its warmth and charm. The staff was very welcoming, and the other guests I encountered were friendly and sociable. The drinks were excellent. On my first visit, I had the Hugo Spritz, which was mixed to perfection. During my second visit, I tried the Bitter Lemon Soda, which was also very good--simple, refreshing, and without any overpowering flavors. I actually enjoyed The Bowen House so much that I went twice during my weekend trip to Dallas. It has an almost speakeasy-like atmosphere, with low lighting and a cozy, historic feel. It's also in a very walkable area, which made it easy to visit on foot. There is some parking available, although I would say it's somewhat limited. I don't think it would be the best spot for a very large group, but it would be perfect for a few friends getting together. I also appreciated that you can order a drink while waiting for a table or bar seating, which made the wait feel much more enjoyable. Overall, The Bowen House was one of my favorite places I visited while in Dallas. Between the atmosphere, welcoming service, and well-crafted drinks, it's definitely a place I would return to the next time I'm in town.

Ritual has been on my to-go list since it opened and when my sister suggested we try Tini Tuesdays…read moreI was happy to oblige. I made reservations for 6:30 and once arrived we were greeted by a very pleasant hostess and sat in a booth as requested. There were a few patrons there so reservations probably weren't needed. However, as we sat more people came in so I'd suggest reservations as it looks like it'll get packed pretty quickly. The interior is absolutely stunning. Dark..moody and warm. Plush seating and dim lighting gives it a speakeasy vibe which we absolutely loved. Our waitress was pleasant and prompt; asking if we had questions about the menu. We opted to try the Tini flight for $9 with a lemon drop, passion fruit and lychee martini. The Tinis were pretty flavorful and were extremely cute. They are small so you'll probably need two flights. However, it's a great way to sample all the flavors. I also tried the Blossom and Bloom which was divine! For food, truffle fries, sliders and popcorn chicken were the choices. The portions were perfect, food was hot and tasty. All in all, Ritual is great spot and I'll definitely be back!

I visited Ritual Dallas for the first time yesterday with a friend and initially enjoyed the…read moreatmosphere. However, our overall experience was disappointing due to several service issues. First, Google indicates that hats and shorts are prohibited, yet we observed multiple guests entering and dining while wearing those exact items. If the dress code is not being enforced, that information should be updated to avoid confusion. Second, the fries I ordered arrived only lukewarm and had to be sent back to be recooked. While the issue was corrected, it was not a great first impression. Most concerning was what happened while we were eating. A waitress approached our table and informed us that a reservation had arrived for our table and that we would need to leave. We were completely taken aback. At no point before being seated were we informed that the table was reserved or that there would be a time limit on our dining experience. Being asked to leave in the middle of our meal was both unprofessional and disrespectful. Unfortunately, this experience left a very negative impression. Between the inconsistent enforcement of policies, the food issue, and the poor handling of table reservations, the service fell far below expectations. As a result, I do not plan to return and felt it was important to share this feedback so improvements can be made for future guests.

Who doesn't love a happy hour?? The only thing better than meeting up for happy hour is doing it in…read morestyle. St. Martin's Wine Bistro is one of the most beautiful rooms in Dallas and is the best kept secret when it comes to quality cocktails. They have a fantastic happy hour offering a nice selection of cocktails and appetizers. It's the perfect way to start your night. I went with a couple of delicious Espresso Martinis to kick off the night. If you haven't been to St. Martin's, you're missing out on a 40 year Dallas gem. There is no better service and it's not even close. Pasha Heidari creates the most inviting environments in Dallas. Go treat yourself with a nice cocktail, delicious food and live piano every night. Salute @thejohnnycocktail

I had had this reservation booked for several weeks after reading raving reviews! Upon arrival, I…read morewas very impressed with the professionalism of the staff and how we were greeted. We were quickly shown to our seats and immediately brought waters and bread. We each had two cocktails from their booklet menu and they were delicious! You have to order every course at the same time so we were given some time to look over the menu before ordering. We started with the Escargots Bourguignon and the Shrimp St Martins. The sauce that the shrimp was sitting in was TO DIE FOR. The escargot came in a sauce as well but the shrimp sauce was so good I was dipping the escargot in the shrimp sauce! Then out came the Champagne Brie soup- it was my favorite thing I had. I could've easily licked my bowl clean. For the entree I had the Rack of Lamb and my partner had the Seared Sea Bass. We both honestly weren't impressed by either. They were just good, not great. It probably didn't help that we had waited too long for our entrees. Unfortunately, our entire dining experience lasted 2 hours. I appreciate a nice meal that's not rushed... but the time between courses was honestly ridiculous. I'm not sure if it was just this particular night that the kitchen was slow but then again it was a Wednesday night... I'd hate to see a weekend night.

Bernie's is on the first floor of a high rise apartment building on NW Hwy. I can see the appeal…read morefor those living in the building-your own cocktail lounge. But for someone who does not live there, not so much. On Yelp, it came up as a happy hour spot. I believe they offer $1 off on cocktails and that's it. Very limited snack selection. While Bernie's looked clean, the decor is less than appealing IMO. It was promoted on Yelp as Dallas best kept secret. I am sorry I cannot agree.

Stopped by on a Friday night for some cocktails and the place was easy to find. I had a very good…read moreFrench 79 and my friend ordered an old fashioned. She said it tasted good too. We had great service at the bar. 3 people checked on us various times. We also tried the spinach dip and it comes with some premium crackers. The dip tasted standard. Parking was quite easy, there are.spots in front of the condo building. Only downside is my friend said the women's bathroom was super far. I would go back if I'm in the area again.

The half California ranch salad was well rounded with the protein, avocado, cheese, tomato and fair…read moreamount of dressing. The popular pizza was solid with the pepp and sausage. Staff was friendly and the vibes are nice in the spring! I'm always back for good vibes

My friends and I split half Hot Honey and The Butcher, which were delicious! If you are a fan of…read morethin crust pizza, I'd highly recommend these two specifically. The spinach dip was amazing as well. The establishment was decorated well but you are sitting fairly close to other guests due to it being a bar-style establishment. The music was fairly loud though so even our server had trouble hearing our order and it was hard at times to talk with my friends across the table. The food came out promptly despite how busy it was. My only complaint with the service was the hostess was busy chit chatting about non-work related things with a co-worker as my party and many others behind us were waiting to get a number in line to be seated.

We always come in for the cheese and honey plate and the beet hummus with endive. Please bring them…read moreback!!

I'm fairly certain I've submitted a review for Goldies in the past. But just in case, Its our new…read morefavorite spot. We discovered Goldies last fall, we were looking for a new place to eat. We were huge fans of Meddlesome Moth(which had closed a few months prior). The beer list didn't excite me(I'm a beer snob) but the bar vibe and the great staff quickly made me forget about that. We eat there twice a month now and when we don't get in on a regular schedule, we really miss it. I'm a huge fan of the steak frites and my wife loves the weekly pasta dishes which never disappoint. The cocktails are great and they're made by the friendliest barkeeps in town(Matt, Christine) Christopher keeps the place flowing and Brittani(owner) is great and always welcoming. The overall vibe is comfy and totally unpretentious. Goldies is a hidden gem but has quickly become a popular spot. Great spots like this don't stay hidden very long. Highly recommended! Carter L

The perfect bar for a romantic date night!…read more We stopped by Sylvestro for a pre-dinner drink before our reservation next door at Urbano. I love how intimate the bar feels, yet there is plenty of space between tables. Service was very friendly and patient! I got the Prickly Pear Sage Gimlet, which was perfectly tart and refreshing! They also gave us some bar snacks of chips and olives that were tasty. Can't wait to try more of their drinks!

Sexy low lit bar with an upscale feel. The pasta was amazing. They also have a little outside patioread more

My wife, son and I went to the Columbian Country Club for the first time on Friday evening to catch…read moresome live music, enjoy a few bites from their kitchen, and of course, try some of their interesting cocktails. The venue, service, food , and drinks did not disappoint. The CCC has a very cool vibe. Old school speakeasy meets modern mixology culture. Our server, Cameron, was awesome. The only reason I will not give 5 stars is because at 9:45 the new server told us that we would have to leave at 10:00 PM for the next reservation. I get it but we should have been told that when we were seated. Not when there were 45 minutes left to the live music set. The band that was the whole reason we were there in the first place. And it wasn't like we weren't spending any money. I dropped $500 and would have spent more. So my suggestion is to please just let folks know that they're going to have to leave at a certain time beforehand. Not 15 minutes in advance. That was not cool.

Went here for the first time last night (finally!) and had so much fun. We made a reservation for…read more6:30 but we didn't really need one as it doesn't fill up until 8ish. The martinis were cold, the music was awesome and the vibes were good. It's dark and moody inside - great for a date or predrinks before the main event.