So sad to post this review, however needed to be said. Disappointed doesn't begin to express my review. Now, I understand a menu being limited given the pandemic, and difficulty having staff, yet what happened to Dragonfly? Apps okay, Salad, okay. I opted for the filet, cooked perfectly, asparagus, good, potatoes, nothing special. All in all, not the Dragonfly I knew before for sure. Nothing special to rave about for sure. Comparison to chain restaurant dining is appropriate The atmosphere well this is beyond description. A sign posted words a dress code, of sorts, think business casual at the VERY least. Now, I understand it is your right to your own fashion expression, yet, in what was once one of "the" top, chic and "it" places to stay and dine, has turned into a laughing stock of unruly patrons and wardrobe malfunctions at the ready. One woman disturbed our dinner, and distracted other patrons She approached our table and was wanting to chat. She was a bit playful initially, then her attitude turned around horribly! It was like a light switch. She became belligerent, forceful, argumentative and insulting. With absolutely NO provocation from us. Dressed in worn stained, ill fitting jeans and a graphic tee shirt, she could not have been more annoying. This was at the end of our meal, thankfully, so we just got up and left. Many more women were dressed so poorly. They were literally exposing themselves. Seriously? And I mean literally, exposing themselves. One, her shorts were so short and loose, everything was out (yes, everything) Another, well let's just say, her top, adjusted, constantly, throughout her meal wasn't strong enough to contain her girls. She was facing our table and impossible not to see. So we just laughed it off. And laughed & laughed.
Again, not the "dress" that one expects going to a Dallas "top" spot. Some men, as well were noticeably not dressed in a manner once seen in a few years past. I see others have posted similar experiences.
In conclusion, if we wanted to have dinner on the beach, or a rock festival we would have opted for that. Wanting to dress up for an evening out with friends or have an outstanding culinary experience that once was? Skip Dragonfly. However, if you want to have an evening of entertainment, people watching, Hit it up! This was a staycation for my husbands and our friends so Zaza was a great spot to choose. Poolside was fun! The Dragonfly staff was very attentive & we had excellent interactions with many from Thursday-Sunday. Zaza staff as well. Not their fault the clientele is allowed to come as you are. So the sign about "proper attire" needs to go if they are not holding patrons to higher standards of a fine dining experience. May return to Zaza for a stay and enjoy their poolside, but dining will be off property for sure read more