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    Flying Fish

    4.0 (364 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Cajun Platter
    Sean C.

    Crawfish is good price here for Dallas. Good size and easy to peel. Seemed like most of the spicy was from the outside and not much flavor inside. Better crawfish other places but I will still be back for all the other food here.

    One of my local faves, wonderful costumer service, cold beer, super fresh seafood, the best desserts and a great environment.

    Fried catfish
    Johnetta H.

    Flying fish is always pretty good. My fav of all the things is the beans & rice so I'm glad it comes as a side with all the entrees. I got the salmon tacos which were pretty good. It was a Wednesday so my sister got the all-you-can-eat catfish. She was convinced it wasn't really catfish but it tasted really well. I also got raw oysters (not pictured), they were good but not the best I've had. Service is good and ambiance is casual.

    Half Dozen oysters. Excellent!
    -Marvin W.

    First time, not the last time. I do not live here anymore and was invited by a friend to meet there for lunch. Cool place and reminded me of Aw Shucks on Greenville. Glad I found it, they have the atmosphere and the food was very good. I have a new casual seafood spot!

    They consider this a side salad. Took it home and had for lunch the next day.
    Maggie L.

    lunch today at this location. I had fried catfish, pickled green tomatoes, hush puppies. Hubby had side salad and salmon. Both were very good, fast service, and good food.

    Oysters
    Margo F.

    The Flying Fish is a casual dining experience. The prices are reasonable and the portions are huge! I've been a couple times and have always been pleased. Today they had rainbow trout on special for $11.49 with 2 sides (lots of options!). I got red beans and rice and fried okra, both were tasty and fresh. Also large portions. I also added 6 hush puppies for $1.00!! They have a couple seasoning options for the trout and I got both garlic butter and Cajun seasoning. It was so good! The fish was flaky and flavorful! We also split a dozen half shell oysters, they were bigger than last time and fresh. I didn't get the guys name that took our orders but he was extremely helpful and friendly. The food came out fast and fresh. It was great!

    Catfish jambalaya
    Carissa C.

    My family and I visited the area for the weekend, and we loved Flying Fish! We ordered a variety of items but their fried catfish was amazing. It was crispy, moist, and flavorful. Also highly recommend their grilled redfish, and their $1.50 oysters on Sundays. It's counter service and a parking lot right outside. Would highly recommend Flying Fish for a great hole in the wall local spot.

    Billy Bass Adoption Center
    Kelsey B.

    We were in the area trying breweries and needed a bite to eat. We love some seafood so during our search of local eateries, I come across this place. You walk in and order, and then they give you a buzzer. When it goes off, you go he your food. They sell beer. They had a couple boil options which my husband enjoyed the snow crab and shrimp boil and my dad had the shrimp boil. The food looked good and the Cajun seasoning was not too strong. I had oysters on a half shell. The horseradish was on the table already but it seemed weak. My oysters were good sized, clean, and shucked. My mom had the number two most ordered item, but can't remember what it was. It was a piece of tilapia on a bed of rice, with shrimp and a Cajun cream sauce. She said it was super tasty. We tried their alligator queso. That shit was so freaking good. The little restaurant was funny. They adopt Billy the Bass from people and then you can get a free catfish dinner.

    Vianai A. C.

    I've been to several of their locations and love the food each time! Fast and friendly service with decor that gives you something to look at and talk about! Their alligator bites are my favorite but their crawfish, soups, and desserts are excellent too. This is my go to spring and summer seafood spot!

    Inside the flying fish with my snow crab and shrimp combo
    Nanea H.

    No where I'm from you can find this cheap or shrimp/snow crab legs for this price. The food and ambiance is so chill and such a vibe. It makes me feel like I'm in the south. The service was so easy and he reccomenedidng getting the margarita's I did it on the rocks and eventually ordered 3 all together. I would come back to Dallas just to eat here again. I'm also telling everyone I know!

    Fried oysters
    Channa T.

    This was my 1st time here & it was ok. The fried oysters were ok, the breading wasn't my favorite. It gave me the boxed breading. The 1lb shrimp was flavored amazingly though! It's definitely on the more pricey side so I'm not sure if I'll return.

    Ambiance at its best!

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    The food was okay. I got the ford shrimp and catfish combo. The piece of fish was tiny, not worth the price.

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    The Porch

    The Porch

    4.1
    (1.8k reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    We came here on a whim. A last-minute brunch decision. Nothing planned. No expectations. And what…read morefollowed was a core memory in three courses and a complimentary Bloody Mary shot accompanied by the cutest green olive. The moment we walked in, it felt like home, but not in the "kick off your shoes" way. No, this was the "you're safe here, baby" kind of home. The vibe? Cozy. Elevated. Like Restoration Hardware met someone emotionally stable. Elliott was our server and an absolute delight. Joseph was the manager, casually spreading joy like Oprah with a tray of Bloody Mary shots. Amber... now let me pause here, because this woman deserves a paragraph of her own. Amber isn't just a GM. She's the kind of soul you meet once and never forget. When I asked for her to come to our table just to pay her a compliment, we both practically teared up. She received it with open arms, no ego, no deflection, just pure, gracious presence. I was mid-sentence and suddenly I had that Creed song stuck in my head. You know the one. "With arms wide open..." That's the kind of energy she brought to the entire restaurant. Amber made every person in that room feel like they mattered. Not because it's her job, but because it's who she is. She's fresh off earning her master's in hospitality, and if that degree came with a crown, she's wearing it. The Porch doesn't just run smoothly. It runs on Amber energy. But let's talk about the moment I saw God. Cornbread Eggs Benedict: Not crab. Not salmon. Corn. Bread. And not just any cornbread. The softest, fluffiest, most cuttable cloud of golden glory I've ever had the pleasure of annihilating with a fork. A fork, not a steak knife. Do you understand how rare that is? Normally I'm out here sawing through an English muffin like I'm in a lumberjack competition. This? Melted like butter. Tasted like a hug. 12/10. Incredible. And then, as if the eggs benny enlightenment wasn't enough, Joseph reappears with a tray of free Bloody Mary shots for the entire restaurant. With olives. For everyone. The joy? Immediate. The energy? Electric. The crowd? Unified. I watched a grandmother at the next table raise her glass like the queen she is. I nearly cried. This wasn't service. This was a masterclass in human connection. Restaurants can be transactional. Robotic. This was the opposite. This was care, intention, soul. My high school principal once said: "The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little bit of extra." The Porch brought extra, bagged it, garnished it, and served it on a tray. Final thought: If you're not brunching here, I'm concerned. If you are? I'll raise my Bloody Mary shot to you. And Amber, if you ever run for mayor, you've already got my vote. I'll run your campaign and show up in a custom t-shirt.

    We had a table of 7 come for 1 PM lunch today. We had reservations and everything. We got seated…read moreand it took about 10 minutes for our actual server to finally come for drinks. We ordered 2 bottles of champagne and 1 Bloody Mary and it took over 16 minutes to arrive and we had to remind him 2 times. He never brought us water. He messed up our checks and added gratuity, said he wasn't, did and then came back and said he didn't when he did. It took about 15 minutes to get our checks back after we paid. Honestly it was one not a great customer service experience. Salad was very good! Everyone's food was good. Issue was just service!

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    Roots Southern Table

    Roots Southern Table

    4.6
    (658 reviews)
    9.8 mi
    $$$

    I had been wanting to try this place for a long time, so I finally decided to celebrate my birthday…read morehere and I'm so glad I did! At first, I was a little hesitant because the menu is fairly small, but after my meal, I can see why. Every dish we ordered was absolutely a 10/10. I had the chicken with greens and shrimp fried rice, along with the fried green tomatoes and cornbread. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. I honestly don't have a single negative thing to say about either the food or the service. This was an amazing dining experience, and I will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

    I had high hopes for this location because I absolutely love Radici, and everyone has been…read morerecommending Roots to me. Unfortunately, it just didn't live up to the expectations I had. I do want to start with the positives. Our waiter was fantastic. He was very attentive, explained the menu thoroughly, and provided excellent service. The food also came out incredibly fast and piping hot, which is becoming rare these days. We started with the cornbread, and it was easily a 10/10. It was worth every bit of the $12. We ordered the fried chicken, greens, shrimp fried rice, biscuits, and hot water cornbread. The fried chicken was crispy and tender, but it lacked seasoning. I'd give it a 7/10. They served it with a house hot sauce, but surprisingly it had no heat and almost no flavor. I even asked the person I was dining with if they tasted anything because it was like pouring sauce on the chicken without changing the flavor at all. The greens were just okay on their own, but once we added the vinegar they became amazing. That made me wonder why the vinegar isn't incorporated into the greens from the start. The hot water cornbread had virtually no flavor. The shrimp fried rice was cooked really well, but it had an unexpected Caribbean-style seasoning that threw me off. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't what I was expecting, and it made it hard to fully enjoy. The biscuits were probably the biggest disappointment. They were dry and hard. One thing I also noticed is that, for a family style restaurant where you're encouraged to order several dishes to share, the tables feel too small. Once all the food arrived, there wasn't much room left, and even packing up our leftovers was awkward because of the lack of space. One standout that deserves recognition was the iced tea. It had what tasted like a subtle hint of mint and was incredibly refreshing. Easy 10/10. From the cuts of chicken we received, it appears they break down and fry whole chickens, which is perfectly fine. However, at $56 for a fried chicken that lacked seasoning, I found the price hard to justify. Maybe the cooking method or oil contributes to the cost, but I expected much more flavor for that price. Overall, I'd rate my experience a 7.5/10. Would I come back? Yes. I'd be willing to give Roots another chance and try something different from the menu. But when I hear Southern food, I expect bold seasoning and comforting flavors, and that's the one area where this meal really fell short.

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    Yardbird

    Yardbird

    4.1
    (1k reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$
    Full bar
    Gluten-free friendly

    Yardbird is situated in the heart of Dallas, within walking distance of some of Dallas' main…read moreattractions. We stopped in for a brunch and were pleasantly greeted by the host. The interior is spacious, fun, and modern, with a fantastic looking bar. Our server explained their specialties and frequently stopped by to check on us and fill our water. We started either the biscuit donut bites, which were generously dusted with cinnamon sugar and had a fantastic chocolate dipping sauce! My fave plate was the server rec of chicken biscuit sliders. The biscuit is delicious, fluffy, and moist. The chicken was AMAZING!! Super juicy with a great flavor. The brine in the chicken was fantastic. Fries were hit and perfectly crispy as well!

    We celebrated my daughter birthday at Yardbird, on June 24th 2026 and unfortunately, what should…read morehave been a special evening was ruined by the service we received from our waitress, Jayda C. From the moment we were seated and she greeted our table, her attitude came across as rude and unwelcoming. The entire meal felt rushed. She brought out our appetizers, but then immediately took away our appetizer plates, leaving us with nowhere to put our food. Throughout the rest of the meal, she rarely checked on our table. What made the experience even more disappointing was watching her provide attentive, friendly service to the table behind us. She regularly checked on them, boxed up their leftovers, and made them feel valued as guests. When it came to our table, she simply handed us takeout boxes and bags and expected us to package our own food. We have dined at Yardbird several times before, and the staff has always boxed up our leftovers, so this treatment was unusual and disappointing. Another concern was that an 18% gratuity was automatically added to our bill. According to Yardbird's policy, that gratuity is typically added for parties of six or more. Our party consisted of only three adults and two children--a total of five people. We were never given an explanation for why the gratuity was added. The difference in how our table was treated compared to the table behind us left us feeling uncomfortable. While I can't know the reason for the difference in service, it certainly felt as though assumptions were made about us before we were ever given the chance to show otherwise. Our family always tips well for good service, and had we received the level of hospitality we've experienced during previous visits, Jayda would have received more than the automatic gratuity. This experience was especially disappointing because it was my daughter's birthday dinner. We've always enjoyed Yardbird in the past, which makes this visit stand out for all the wrong reasons. I hope management looks into this so that no other family celebrating a special occasion leaves feeling the way we did.

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    Mama's Daughters' Diner

    Mama's Daughters' Diner

    3.9
    (583 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Location Design district, Dallas. Off Irving, near Wycliffe…read moreParking Large open lot, street Atmosphere Kitschy local Dallas diner-sayings of mama on the wall with "family" pictures. Family friendly! Seating Low tables, booths, great for groups Service Outstanding-attentive, thorough, friendly, efficient. Menu Love their grits-satisfies all the time. Plenty of butter on the table! Bottomless coffee and iced tea-get a to go cup! ,we had the #2- generous serving of bacon-3 large strips, eggs over medium-perfect! Came with choices, I had the pancakes-2 big ones, large pat of whipped butter and syrup. So filling. My husband had a huge bacon omelette. HUGE!!! Served with grits. The chicken fried steak had sauce on the side-juicy. There is a daily special. We got a pecan pie to go-the most popular pie here! Yummy! Did not last long! Coffee and iced tea are fresh! Summary My husband loves this restaurant-aDallas landmark overlooking the Trinity River park. We bring out of town visitors here for a taste of Dallas. They loved it. Best breakfast in town! Specials are awesome! Always happy here! See you there!

    This breakfast spot is really cute. It's going to give a homestyle breakfast type of that. The…read morebiscuits were really nice and thick and soft as well as the pancakes. I would say this is a place to try when you just want to have a really well done southern style simple breakfast. The service was very good. Everyone was very nice and the environment was extremely welcoming.

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    Fried eggs, hashbrowns, bacon
    Fried eggs, hashbrowns, bacon
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