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Dorn Michelle's

4.8 (65 reviews)
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Sharrece M.

Such a cute little gem outside the bustling city. Can't wait for cooler weather to enjoy the patio and sunsets. Staff were great and helpful.

Chicken wrap and potato salad (the owner's mother's recipe)!
Olga U.

The food is absolutely delicious! I had the corn ribs and the jaeger schnitzel. My friend had the ceviche and a chicken wrap. 10/10 would definitely recommend!

Roger F.

Tucked away from FM 417, north of Castroville, lies Dorn Michelle's. It's easy to miss from the road as the restaurant appears as only an old house at first glance. With its homey charm inside, the relaxed atmosphere outside, and the friendly service; it is a nice place to unwind and enjoy a peaceful lunch. The menu has a variety of German, some Texas twists and Asian dishes to choose from. The chef is the son of the owner and does his own research for interesting recipes ideas. Most are a hit. Can't go wrong with the ceviche or rangoons to start off and to get the taste buds going. The Firecracker Chicken is one of my favorites so far, if you want an Asian dish with a kick to it. The NY steaks are good when prepared med rare and the schnitzel with red cabbage and potatoes were delightful. If you want a real treat though, go with the pepperjack smothered chop and you can Danke schön me later. Gotta save some room for desert, because the pineapple cheesecake with habanero sauce is unreal. When I'm acting bad as I often do, I go with the Belgian waffle with a scoop of ice cream. The waffle tastes like the authentic ones you order in Europe made with real Danish cookie dough, or least it appears so to me.

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Fearless L.

I had seen this restaurant several times on my way to and from Castroville and have heard of great things, I finally stopped in to try it out. I was not disappointed. It is a very quaint, sweet, adorable restaurant. I am tired of the fast food and big chain restaurants so finally took the time to try it out. Boy was I glad I did. Friendly greeting from the Chef, sat in a cool ( temperature) space . Was served quickly. Got my beverage in a timely manner as well as my food. Pasta , shrimp and vegetables were cooked to excellent perfection. Sauce was perfectly seasoned. I had a chance to chat a long bit with the owner Dorn Michelle, she is the most sweet, humble person to talk with. Made me feel at home. I will return to this adorable restaurant real soon and make it a regular place to dine. I can't wait to see what the future brings for her! Please stay local and support our mom and pop restaurants! These prices are absolutely affordable for a home cooked tasting kind of meal. I can't wait to try the desserts soon! Thank you Dorn for your time and conversation. Blessings

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Martha D.

Service was great. The aroma is very nice. The food is delicious. Probably the best orange chicken I've ever had anywhere and it's not even a Chinese restaurant. They play really nice music. It's not so loud and the waitress was very nice Highly recommend going to this place, especially for a date spot or some kind of special occasion

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Carol I.

Where are we? Way out in the middle of nowhere, that's where. Dorn Michelle's is located in a renovated farm house closer around Rio Medina just north of Castroville. We stopped in for Saturday lunch, meeting up with family coming in from all directions. Table of 7. I had Trout. Hubby had Shrimp. Ended the meal with Roasted Pineapple Cheesecake, that I shared with the table. Delicious and rich. Service is excellent. Kitchen is slow... and they weren't busy. Kitchen is also located in a separate building in back. Ambiance is really nice. Patio looks fun, like a great place to enjoy a meal when weather is cooler. I'd give it another try when in the area on a beautiful evening. Make reservations.

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Maria T F.

Dorn Michelle is a hidden gem in the quaint town of Castroville! Located in a charming old-fashioned building that feels like someone's cozy home, this spot serves up flavorful comfort food with a unique mix of German, Asian, Mexican, and American dishes--there's something for everyone. I had the Firecracker Chicken with rice (so good!), my husband loved the Jaegerschnitzel, and my mother-in-law enjoyed the Fiesta Pasta Salad with a nice spicy kick. Great service, plenty of parking, and lots of outdoor seating make this a must-visit!

Corn Ribs it's delicious must have definitely a treat!!!
Melissa H.

The Ambiance the food the drinks and especially the people. It's my kind of atmosphere and I look forward to going every time. My favorite appetizer is their corn ribs and I also get this treat First so that I can finish it...pineapple cheesecake is the BOMB!

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Angela E.

My other fav food place! This is a quaint little renovated home turned restaurant out in Castroville. The food is AMAZING. We've never had a dish we don't like. We go out once a month. It's a definite must try! Call ahead and make a reservation. And Ps - Wednesday night are Wok nights (Asian food) I wish I had taken photos every time we've gone because everything is great! The party melt burger is great and so is the adobo chicken

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Sabrina S.

This trip Service 5/5 Food 3.5-4 We recently came for dinner service as a group of 6 on a weekend. Restaurant wasn't packed and we were seated immediately and our server was super friendly. We ordered a couple of drinks and a variety of their dishes- jagerschnitzel ala Holstein per our server, jagerschnitzel, firecracker chicken, and chicken adobo. Food coming out was very very slow! I had to sip my sangria slowly as I needed food to pair. We were all starving. Maybe a complimentary bread basket might be nice to hold customers over while food is prepared. My jagerschnitzel ala Holstein was underwhelming and bland. The schnitzel had a nice breaded texture, but the sauce was scant and flavorless. The sauerkraut as well had no flavor and the potatoes were nice and crispy, but dry. I had to add salt and pepper as well as my friend who ordered the same dish. The entire dish needed a lift. I ate the entire dish because I was so hungry. The chicken adobo dish needed some tweaks. Can't tell from the pic, but the portion was small. Two guys at our table ordered it and finished it within minutes! The chicken breast was dry too. Not enough food for the price charged. I'm all for supporting local establishments. It is a cute, quaint restaurant and I love the farmhouse feel. Service was awesome, just a few improvements need to be added to the food.

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3 years ago

Awesome food. Amazing service. Quiet cozy place with space to stretch out while eating lunch with friends

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Great food, lovely ambiance. Really enjoyed the schnitzel. Wife liked her avocado burger as well. This is a nice spot in a pretty location

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Good environment, great people, food was delicious. Got the firecracker chicken and the grilled chicken wrap. We will definitely return

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4 years ago

Loved it here. Cute and quaint spot with strong flavors. My fave was the lettuce wraps.

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3 years ago

Phenomenal tasting food, fabulous customer service, and great atmosphere!! Highly recommend checking out Wok Wednesdays!!

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3 years ago

Great food, amazing service, and the cutest inside and outside! The corn was my absolute favorite. We will be back!

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Loved it here. Cute and quaint spot with strong flavors. My fave was the lettuce wraps.

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Great place! GF bun for the burgers and wings are tasty! We…read morealways enjoy the music when we come.

I am so on the fence about how to write this review- So I am going to break it down…read more Service 5/5- couldn't ask for better ALL of the staff were so friendly and helpful, this honestly is what made me bump up my review. Ambience 5/5- such a cute place, we love the outdoor space, perfect when eating out with a toddler like we are. Food- 3/5- This is the main area that brought my review down- we both ordered burgers which were over cooked and dry, my burger had hardly any sauce and was just very lack luster. The fries and onion rings were good and the dipping sauces were excellent. Maybe the cook was having an off moment? not sure!!! Drinks 3/5- The selection was amazing, craft beers and cocktails, but my drink was awful i couldn't taste any tequila and it was that sweet it gave me stomach ache. I feel like if we had said something they would have happily remade our food/drink, so thats on us for not speaking up- We will return to give it another try, because as mentioned the service was fantastic and the outdoor space was perfect for our family. I just hope it was an off night and that the food/drinks are better next time. Bill- $60 (burger/fries, burger/onion rings, 1x beer, 1x cocktail)- They do offer a military discount, which is much appreciated.

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