Might have caught them on an off night? Ambiance, cleanliness, overall "vibe" is still perfect for…read morea date night or dinner with friends. Service is great, no issues there. Food, however, wasn't great, we came multiple times last year and it was fantastic all around, last night?... New risotto appetizer was flavorless 4/10, sauce was outstanding 9/10. Chicken meatballs were 6/10, salty, but sauce again was 8.5/10. Bread with the meatballs was 9/10. Nightly special was 9/10, chicken thigh wrapped chicken leg, amazing sauce and carrots. Special sauce with the nightly special stole the night at 9.5/10 - I'd order a bowl of that and call it a night! Magic Chicken Thighs were 6/10, overly salted and dry - side arugula salad was a salt bomb 2/10. Sweet potatoe purée was 7.5/10. Burger and fries were 7/10, solid and above average. Salmon was 7/10, slightly overcooked. Mac & Cheese was 3/10, below average, dry, almost flavorless - paid $4 for bacon topping and it was dry also. Noodles were dried out and the cheese sauce was at the bottom of the cup, tasted like they scooped in pre-made noodles, added sauce, threw it in the oven and off it went - didn't appear mixed together at the least. Carrots, solid 8/10. Overall, I'd be tempted to give it another try, the ambiance and overall feel is awesome - then hope the food is great again and make it a perfect Friday night spot, but for $275 for the 4 entree's, 2 appetizer's and 2 drinks we got last night? I'd argue it wasn't worth it.

Came during the end of brunch on a Saturday for lunch, had the amazing tater tot's and the rest of…read morewhat we had plus cocktails were delicious! Our server was fantastic and since we had no A/C we decided to make reservations for Sunday brunch, and it was a great experience! We'll be back repeatedly!

Terrific food with amazing service and staff. Always have some interesting specials. Recommend this…read morerestaurant.

Was really excited to try this place. Made a reservation, showed up, got seated, and two minutes…read morelater we were informed that the kitchen was too backed up and they were no longer taking food orders...bar only. This is a restaurant right??????? Don't expect this place to last long if that's a normal occurrence.

DO NOT SLEEP on the Turkey Burger! Seasoned smashed patty. I got the Bacon BBQ version of it and…read moreCLEANED my plate. I usually get a chicken sandwich from here, I don't eat beef, but today, I didn't want chicken and gave the turkey a try and was NOT disappointed. Bravo. Great service for to-go orders as usual. Friendly and they always make sure you have what you meed before you leave.

Was in the area and was craving Fish and Chips and Shady's came up in my search results. It's a…read moreburger place so I was skeptical but the vibe looked laid back and fun so we went and got the fish and chips. The fish and chips were great, 3 to an order and the batter was light and airy with a good crunch, fries were nicely seasoned, Cole slaw was delicious, fresh and dressed nicely, tartar sauce was good. Onion rings were dense and gluey. Meh. Service was excellent. I did sneak a peak at the table next to ours and the burgers looked awesome. Will definitely go back.

Wonderful experience! Service was fantastic and very attentive. I loved the smallness of the…read morerestaurant where the chefs can cook everything to order and ensure the quality is spot on... which it was. Everything we ordered is listed below with my rating scale from 1-10. - scone (8.8): complimentary and delicious! Light, fluffy, hint of sweetness, loved it. - Caviar Mini Tots (9.1): Cooked perfectly, crem fresh on top good touch only knock was it's a small portion - Jumbo Crab Cake (9.7): Hands down best crab cake I've ever had! Good size, flaky, perfect ratio of crab and bread crumbs, so good! - Rogatoni Alla Vodka (8.4): Solid pasta, I enjoyed it very much and would order again if I came again. - Steak fried rice (have to rank separately) Steak (4.2) Fried Rice (8.6) Steak was chewy, zero seasoning and didn't fit the dish taste wise. Fried rice was bomb! Came with shrimp and I would 100% order again. Will definitely be coming back!

went to gemma for a dinner while my mom was in town! it's been on my list for awhile since it was…read moreon the michelin guide and i've been trying to hit all the dallas restaurants that were on there. i think my expectations were super super high and the food was just ok :( the steak was very tender and the service was good but the restaurant was a little too noisy for our liking and my mom's pasta wasn't super flavorful. oysters and crab cake were great though! probably would not return but worth a try!

Never been here but was at North Park so we decided to try it. Glad we did ! The place is beautiful…read moreand service was great! Greeted at the door with Champaign! We ordered the meals below and it was delicious! A bit pricey but well worth it!!! We will Return soon!!!

Everything we had here was great. The appetizers were very flavorful and unique and then the salad…read morewas probably a top 5 salad I've ever had. The one weak points were the chicken parm and the butter cake. The chicken was low on flavor and the pasta was salty. It evened out but was unbalanced overall. The butter cake was grainy and not very warm but the ice cream it had was delicious. Service and ambiance were outstanding maybe some of the best vibes I've experienced in Dallas. Overall I have to come back to try more of the sushi and more of the various entrees they offer.

One of my favorite cocktail bars. Solid happy hour and creative craft cocktails. Good for lighter…read morebites : burger and chicken tenders are the favorites. Be sure to make reservations, usually can get in if solo.

I've been here several times and have never left disappointed. This is an old house turned into a…read morerestaurant, so it is fairly small. It's very low lit so it's perfect for date night. We checked in with the host and were quoted a 30-minute wait, which ultimately turned into 45 minutes. That said, once we were seated, the food came out pretty quickly. The Fried Brie is always a 10/10! The blueberry compote pairs beautifully with the brie, and I love that it's served with sliced baguette on the side. I ordered the Cacio e Pepe with added shrimp, while my husband went with the Bowen Cheeseburger. Unfortunately, the shrimp was extremely salty. I love a well-seasoned dish, but there's a difference between flavorful and overly salty. The seasoning completely overpowered the shrimp, so I ended up picking it off and enjoying the pasta on its own. The Bowen Cheeseburger was excellent, as always. Just keep in mind that you can't request it medium-rare since it's a smashburger. For dessert, I ordered a slice of cheesecake, which comes with the same blueberry compote served with the Fried Brie. It was delicious and earned a solid 9/10 from me! Overall, the food was great, as usual. Aside from the overly salty shrimp and the longer-than-quoted wait, we enjoyed our visit. I'd absolutely come back, especially for that Fried Brie!

If you are looking for a bar/restaurant that is upscale, but also has a down to earth/ neighborhood…read morefeel, Goodwins should be on your list. Love popping in for a Greek Salad Martini and oysters. I also live theor Crab Maison and their burger. The bartenders are friendly and know how to mix great drinks. Perfect spot for happy hour or an early dinner.

A very nice ambiance. You can tell this restaurant cares about it's appearance and customer…read moreservice as soon as you walk in. Very nice layout and very cool vintage classy feel from dining area to the restroom. Good size menu with various options from wraps and sandwiches to a ribeye or fish options. We started by splitting a Cesar salad. They place a little sliver of actual anchovie on top. Great flavor on the salad. I ordered a long island ice tea and even though it wasn't on the menu they still accommodated. One of the best ones I've ever had. I also loved the glass it came in. We went with the wrap, the italian beef, the burger and the patty melt. Patty melt was the star. The gravy that it comes with was so good I even dipped my italian beef in it. I appreciate the quality of each dish. You can feel the love and effort. I will definitely be back.

My wife and I met a dear friend from North Dallas for a late lunch at Renny's. We had heard so many…read morewonderful things about the restaurant and were eager to try it for ourselves. Just as exciting was the opportunity to spend time with our friend and catch up. Since it was well past the lunch rush, Renny's was pleasantly quiet. We were seated immediately and settled comfortably at our table while waiting for our friend to arrive. Our server, Carlos, greeted us warmly and asked if it was our first time dining at Renny's. We assured him it wasn't. We started with a couple of glasses of their incredible iced tea, a special blend called Apricot Chardonnay. It's delightful. In fact, the restaurant sells it in the bag, and we always take one home with us. Our friend arrived just in time to look over the menu. With so many tempting choices, deciding wasn't easy. My wife, a devoted chicken salad sandwich fan, chose the chicken salad sandwich, and our friend quickly followed suit. I ordered the Friday lunch special: fried cod and fries with a side of jalapeño-infused coleslaw. During our visit, Kim, the manager, stopped by to introduce herself. She was incredibly personable and made us feel right at home. As we enjoyed our iced tea and caught up on all the latest news and gossip, Carlos arrived with our entrees. I sampled the chicken salad and can confirm that it is outstanding. The seasoning and mayonnaise are blended perfectly. My fried cod and fries looked picture-perfect. Carlos asked if I wanted malt vinegar, and my response was an enthusiastic "Of course!" Fish and chips just aren't complete without it. What a fantastic lunch we had. The ladies were all smiles and declared themselves happily satisfied. My fish and chips were among the best I've ever had. The cod was fried to perfection: crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. In a few months, we'll be traveling to Alaska, where there's supposedly a restaurant that serves the best fried cod anywhere. I'm willing to bet that Renny's cod would give them some serious competition. It was phenomenal. The fries were excellent, and the jalapeño coleslaw added the perfect touch. Even though we probably shouldn't have, we couldn't resist ordering dessert. I chose the Crème Brûlée, while the ladies shared an apple tart. The Crème Brûlée was incredible, especially paired with a cup of black coffee. They kindly gave me a taste of the apple tart, and all I can say is wow. The apple slices were cut paper-thin, likely with mandoline, and the puff pastry was baked to perfection. All in all, it was a stellar visit to Renny's. If it weren't so far from home, we would undoubtedly become weekly regulars. A special thank you to Carlos for his attentive, friendly service and to the entire team for making our lunch so memorable.

We dined here on a Saturday evening and it was a good meal, but there are a few things holding the…read moreexperience back from a five-star rating. I had booked a reservation on Resy and we were seated immediately in a small, intimate booth. Initially, it was not terribly loud, but as the evening progressed and several large parties were seated nearby; the sound of the music was completely drowned out. I think more noise abatement measures could be taken to absorb some of the obtrusive loudness we were getting. For a starter, we ordered the Calamari. It was fried perfectly and was great, but the Thai Sticky sauce was too sweet and the consistency of the sauce was thin. It needed something to make it more viscous, and a secondary sauce, like a marinara or even an aioli would've been nice to balance out the sweetness of the Thai sauce. For an entree, I ordered the Maple- Ginger Salmon. The salmon was cooked perfectly and itself was delicious, but the sauce was too sweet and rich. The fired rice that accompanied my meal was over-the-top salty. It was almost going into "too much" territory. For desert we split the Passion Fruit Ice Cream Pie. This was actually very good and not overly sweet. It was my favorite item from my meal. Overall Renny's truly employs a lot of care and attention to the food, but some of the items crossed a line into "too much" territory. Be it sweetness or saltiness, the kitchen could exercise a bit of restraint to let the flavors of the food shine.

I do not understand anything less than a 5 star review. This is the most creative and best tasting…read morerestaurant in north Dallas. American food with a touch of crazy combos. Highly recommend it.

The five of us enjoyed a nice lunch at neighborhood services. Bit of a challenge to get a parking…read morespace at lunch since there's no valet operating, but we managed. Service by David was excellent. Good server and very funny. He fit right in with our table. Crispy chicken sandwich was outstanding. Everyone enjoyed their entrées; cheeseburger, fish, tacos, chopped salad. And good iced tea to boot.

Great service and attention from our server, Jessica. Atmosphere was cozy and comfortable. They had…read morea keyboardist there and it added to the feels. And of course, the chicken fried chicken with that maple drizzled mashed potatoes was to die for. Please don't ever take this off the menu!

I have never heard of this restaurant prior to our visit but Chat recommended for my daughter's…read moreTwilight-themed birthday party based on the ambience and service. The staff was incredibly helpful, even leading up to the actual reservation. We had a party of 8 that sat in a nice corner booth. The overall space is a little small, but it's actually perfect for the vibe. It was very busy on a Saturday night, but (not surprisingly) the staff was incredibly on top of things. We ordered some appetizers, which were phenomenal. A side of macaroni and cheese that had some homemade potato chips on top. And every single entrée our party ordered did not disappoint. Literally all 8 dishes had 0 complaints. I think this speaks to the quality overall at the restaurant because that is hard to impress 7 teenage girls and a foodie adult. They were super supportive of holding my daughter's birthday cake. Our waiter even slicing it when it was time. He obviously was a pro because there's no way i would have figured it out due to the size and shape. This was an incredible experience and I'm shocked that we had never heard of it before. The only downside is that there's a single women's restroom and the parking can be limited when the other businesses are operating. Lounge Here is literally a gem!