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This is a small spot in Bishop Arts, so small that if you blink, you may miss it, but keep your eyes open, because this is a hidden gem that you don't want to miss out on. When you walk in, the first thing you will notice is it's small. But if you read this review you already knew that. It has limited tables and some bar space but it can get a little tight. However this is also BA, so smile and don't be afraid to ask the person next to you what they ordered because they might turn you on to something you hadn't even thought about before. On this visit we splurged and got the seafood tower. Now let me say I'm not usually a fan of raw tuna but I was with a friend who wanted to try this out and I went with it. The tower arrived and I won't lie, I was like okay, I see you! It came with horseradish that was very strong so this is your heads up before you blow your senses like I almost did. It also had marionette and cocktail sauce with lemons. I asked for some butter and that was brought to the table as well. There were two different oysters, both delicate and delicious. The scallops (one again I'm not a raw fan) but it was like BUTTER. I swear I could have eaten a plate of them. The shrimp were plump, the lobster was perfection and that tuna I was dreading . . . It was tossed in a sesame dressing with some other stuff and I can say I was pleasantly surprised and satisfied. This was a meal that I can say checked every box and was one of the best seafood experiences I've had in Dallas. I would recommend that you bring a light sweater as where we sat was COLD but also take into account the weather as on a hot day it's where you'd probably want to be with a cold beer and a lobster roll. And speaking of that, their menu offers so many options that I know I'll be back to try a few of them. Go check them out!!!
Came here for happy hour and man it is an amazing deal! I love that they do happy hour during lunch hours Friday and Saturday cause You can make it into a good meal. The food is amazing here. Fresh quality seafood served just right. Their seafood tower is jam packed with a variety of shellfish but it's enough for a whole meal for one or split it with someone and add some more food. we sat at the bar and got amazing service from Hugo himself! He was amazing and mixed up some delicious cocktails. This place is so cozy and quaint, it reminds me a lot of a New York or east coast bar with the exposed brick and limited seating. I definitely recommend!
Best seafood in Dallas. Hands down. Is it expensive? Yes. Is seafood generally expensive? Also yes. Is it fresh and delicious? Yes and yes. I am from the Pacific Northwest and I love seafood. I've lived in Dallas for 3 1/2 years and have generally avoided it because anytime I've had it, its been disappointing. This is the first seafood place that's not a sushi place that I am obsessed with. It's a very small space, very intimate, can be a little bit loud at times depending on who's sitting next to you...but if you have the money and you're looking for quality seafood, this place is incredible. Perfect to celebrate a special occasion or a date night. highly recommend. service is great. We ordered the seafood tower and every single item on it was delicious. Definitely ask for some melted butter to go with your lobster. Im not big on poke but the poke was seasoned with sesame oil and was so fresh. The scallops were buttery and amazing. The oysters were the perfect size. Fresh? Not overly salty. The mignonette was perfect. This was the first meal I've been this excited about since i discovered otaru sushi...but other than that can't think of any other places where the food blew my mind and made my eyes roll back in my head. The thing is that seafood can be so tricky. The biggest part is the quality/freshness. Everything on the seafood tower was extremely simple, but it was also perfection. It was beautiful to look at as well.
Our favorite restaurant in Dallas. It's small, intimate, local...and incredibly delicious. A fabulous spot for a quick drink and lite bites at their bar before dinner, or for a full meal with a small group of your closest friends. It's such a cozy vibe late at night, too. Hugo O. is a genius when it comes to crafting original cocktails. Truly the best bartender in Dallas. The "Blame it on the Juice" is dangerously drinkable, and the Cynarly is my favorite riff on a Manhattan. The Ron Con Cafe is the best carajillo in Dallas, and the gin martini on the menu is the best martini in Dallas. (Be sure to ask for the "menu martini" as opposed to just a regular martini.) Don't miss the wine list too, which is really beautifully curated. Hugo G. has masterfully crafted some of our favorite dishes in Dallas, including the hamachi crudo (truly the best we've ever had anywhere) and the ahi tuna toastada (soooo fresh), but weekly and daily specials always have us coming back for new flavors. The quality of the raw fish here is amazingly consistent and absolutely stunning. The two Hugos have been doing amazing things in the kitchen and behind the bar, and I can't wait to see what 2026 brings.
Came in to celebrate Hugo's 1yr anniversary, and what a great decision that was. It's a fairly small place, so it was packed out and we needed up waiting about an hour to be seated. While we waited, we bounced around to a couple other spots in Bishop Arts to pass the time, so the wait didn't feel as long. The service was impeccable, our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable, and full of suggestions. We ordered mostly from the anniversary happy hour menu, so I'm not sure if all of those items are on the permanent menu, but everything we had was delicious from the crab cakes to the oyster shot (which was a first for me). I've passed by Hugo's countless times and now I know why it's always packed in there, it will be in my regular rotation going forward.
Cozy Seafood Bar. Celebrating their one year anniversary this weekend. One of my favorite new restaurants tried in Dallas this 2025. Tantalizing are their cocktails. Amazing memorable tastes from my multiple visits, including Hugo's Oyster Shooters; Foie Gras; Chargrilled Oysters; seasonal 'Risotto'; and, 'Fish of the Day'. Warm and friendly service. I love it here! CHEERS!
Sitting by the window added that much more to our visit as we loved this spot. Fantastic drinks, a lobster bisque to die for and just overall an excellent choice before a night out. The ambiance of the restaurant had a classy touch making it perfect for a special occasion or a refined night out. Service was a bit on the slower end but we did not mind at all as it gave us time to chat, people watch and enjoy the vibes. Highly recommended!
Weekend happy hour to start the day off here was amazing. The drinks were fantastic and the food was really good. Was not disappointed with a single bite. Can't wait to go back again.
My friend and I randomly picked this spot for lunch, and I'm so glad we did. We started off with the Oyster Shooters -- I spiked mine with vodka, and she went with sake. Both were delicious and a fun way to kick things off. For my main, I ordered the prime strip steak and added an extra side of potatoes. Everything was cooked perfectly, but the real standout was the bone marrow butter -- absolutely incredible and packed with flavor. The service was fantastic from start to finish, and we didn't have a single issue. Overall, a great lunch spot with excellent food, friendly staff, and a chill Bishop Arts vibe. Highly recommend!
A friend from out of town and I visited Hugo's for lunch this past Sunday and had an amazing time! Everything we ordered was phenomenal and all the staff treated us so well. We sat at the table for two near the door which had great lighting, and it was really fun to people watch as pedestrians roamed outside. Our server recommended a few cocktails - I got the Limelight which was delicious and my friend got one of the clarified cocktails, which was also very tasty. Honestly the alcohol flavor was masked super well so they're very dangerous drinks! Will have to come by to try some of the others. Our server was super helpful explaining & coursing out the menu, and we got a bunch of items to share. First up we got the scallop aguachile, which was tart and spicy and super refreshing, and the salmon tartare which was creamy and decadent and came with shatteringly crisp wonton chips. Really excellent starters, and they made me want to come back and get the rest some time! Then we split the ahi tuna tostadas and the crab avocado tostadas, which come 2 per order. Hugo O. came over to ask if we were sharing and helpfully had them plated one each per plate so we could eat them more easily, and also brought over a chili pequín hot sauce to complement the tostadas. They were so good! I'll be dreaming about both the tostadas and the pequín sauce for a while. The ahi tuna was super fresh and went so well with the accompaniments, and the crab didn't get lost in the other flavors on that tostada. The crisp tortillas underneath also held up really well to each bite; I'm so used to tostadas shattering upon first taste but the structural integrity of Hugo's were super impressive. For our main we split the fish of the day, which was seared Hokkaido scallop atop a bed of corn risotto. This also came pre-split into two bowls so we didn't have to do it ourselves, which was a super nice touch. The scallops were cooked to perfection, super soft and tender with an incredible crust, and the corn risotto was super creamy and savory. Almost a little too salty for me with the amount of cheese, but still so good I almost licked the bowl clean. Seriously good food here - sad it's a bit of a trek from where I live but I can't wait to come back to try more of the menu!
This is our go to weekend lunch spot. It's the best bar to sit at for a while, order drinks and food over a couple hours. Food is fresh and flavorful. Get the tostada.
We had the best time here for a date night dinner! Our server was friendly and fun, and it was very quaint, intimate environment! I don't think they take reservation's for parties under 5, but we got lucky with a table! I'm big on splitting food and love when places serve items pre-split- they even grilled the half burger! (See image)
Came in around dinner time on a Thursday evening to a more than half full restaurant. The vibe inside felt very New York to me, this could have easily been a small restaurant tucked away in a SoHo neighborhood. Our waiter was very friendly and the food came out in a perfectly measured time frame. First, I want to mention that I think the thing they do best here is their craft cocktails. Excellently balanced no frills drinks. I would have happily enjoyed their entire cocktail menu. We decided to order small bites off their starter/appetizer menu only. To be honest, the options on the mains/entrees seemed kind of basic leaving something more to be desired. The ahi tuna tostada (waiter recommendation) was maybe my favorite bite of the meal. It was very beautiful to look at it, the tostada crisp was exceptional, the flavor on the ahi was big and bright, and the avocado added a wonderful finish to the bite. The caviar sampler for me was a nice experience but honestly there was too much crème friache served with the caviar bite and it kind of overwhelmed the delicate flavors of the caviar. The grilled oysters eaten with the toasted crostini were solid but the flavors were kind of tamped down and muted, it definitely needed that squeeze of lemon on top with it. The lobster croquettes you can tell were freshly made and tasted really good along with the veloute sauce they served them with, for me though, texturally, they was very soft and mushy and there wasn't a lot of crunch on the fried exterior of the croquette. All in all still a very delicious meal and I hope more people come to visit Hugo's. Bishop Arts could really use more restaurants like this!
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This is a small spot in Bishop Arts, so small that if you blink, you may miss it, but keep your eyes open, because this is a hidden gem that you don't want to miss out on. When you walk in, the first thing you will notice is it's small. But if you read this review you already knew that. It has limited tables and some bar space but it can get a little tight. However this is also BA, so smile and don't be afraid to ask the person next to you what they ordered because they might turn you on to something you hadn't even thought about before. On this visit we splurged and got the seafood tower. Now let me say I'm not usually a fan of raw tuna but I was with a friend who wanted to try this out and I went with it. The tower arrived and I won't lie, I was like okay, I see you! It came with horseradish that was very strong so this is your heads up before you blow your senses like I almost did. It also had marionette and cocktail sauce with lemons. I asked for some butter and that was brought to the table as well. There were two different oysters, both delicate and delicious. The scallops (one again I'm not a raw fan) but it was like BUTTER. I swear I could have eaten a plate of them. The shrimp were plump, the lobster was perfection and that tuna I was dreading . . . It was tossed in a sesame dressing with some other stuff and I can say I was pleasantly surprised and satisfied. This was a meal that I can say checked every box and was one of the best seafood experiences I've had in Dallas. I would recommend that you bring a light sweater as where we sat was COLD but also take into account the weather as on a hot day it's where you'd probably want to be with a cold beer and a lobster roll. And speaking of that, their menu offers so many options that I know I'll be back to try a few of them. Go check them out!!! read more
6 months ago
Came here for happy hour and man it is an amazing deal! I love that they do happy hour during lunch hours Friday and Saturday cause You can make it into a good meal. The food is amazing here. Fresh quality seafood served just right. Their seafood tower is jam packed with a variety of shellfish but it's enough for a whole meal for one or split it with someone and add some more food. we sat at the bar and got amazing service from Hugo himself! He was amazing and mixed up some delicious cocktails. This place is so cozy and quaint, it reminds me a lot of a New York or east coast bar with the exposed brick and limited seating. I definitely recommend! read more
Best seafood in Dallas. Hands down. Is it expensive? Yes. Is seafood generally expensive? Also yes. Is it fresh and delicious? Yes and yes. I am from the Pacific Northwest and I love seafood. I've lived in Dallas for 3 1/2 years and have generally avoided it because anytime I've had it, its been disappointing. This is the first seafood place that's not a sushi place that I am obsessed with. It's a very small space, very intimate, can be a little bit loud at times depending on who's sitting next to you...but if you have the money and you're looking for quality seafood, this place is incredible. Perfect to celebrate a special occasion or a date night. highly recommend. service is great. We ordered the seafood tower and every single item on it was delicious. Definitely ask for some melted butter to go with your lobster. Im not big on poke but the poke was seasoned with sesame oil and was so fresh. The scallops were buttery and amazing. The oysters were the perfect size. Fresh? Not overly salty. The mignonette was perfect. This was the first meal I've been this excited about since i discovered otaru sushi...but other than that can't think of any other places where the food blew my mind and made my eyes roll back in my head. The thing is that seafood can be so tricky. The biggest part is the quality/freshness. Everything on the seafood tower was extremely simple, but it was also perfection. It was beautiful to look at as well. read more
Our favorite restaurant in Dallas. It's small, intimate, local...and incredibly delicious. A fabulous spot for a quick drink and lite bites at their bar before dinner, or for a full meal with a small group of your closest friends. It's such a cozy vibe late at night, too. Hugo O. is a genius when it comes to crafting original cocktails. Truly the best bartender in Dallas. The "Blame it on the Juice" is dangerously drinkable, and the Cynarly is my favorite riff on a Manhattan. The Ron Con Cafe is the best carajillo in Dallas, and the gin martini on the menu is the best martini in Dallas. (Be sure to ask for the "menu martini" as opposed to just a regular martini.) Don't miss the wine list too, which is really beautifully curated. Hugo G. has masterfully crafted some of our favorite dishes in Dallas, including the hamachi crudo (truly the best we've ever had anywhere) and the ahi tuna toastada (soooo fresh), but weekly and daily specials always have us coming back for new flavors. The quality of the raw fish here is amazingly consistent and absolutely stunning. The two Hugos have been doing amazing things in the kitchen and behind the bar, and I can't wait to see what 2026 brings. read more
Came in to celebrate Hugo's 1yr anniversary, and what a great decision that was. It's a fairly small place, so it was packed out and we needed up waiting about an hour to be seated. While we waited, we bounced around to a couple other spots in Bishop Arts to pass the time, so the wait didn't feel as long. The service was impeccable, our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable, and full of suggestions. We ordered mostly from the anniversary happy hour menu, so I'm not sure if all of those items are on the permanent menu, but everything we had was delicious from the crab cakes to the oyster shot (which was a first for me). I've passed by Hugo's countless times and now I know why it's always packed in there, it will be in my regular rotation going forward. read more
10 months ago
Cozy Seafood Bar. Celebrating their one year anniversary this weekend. One of my favorite new restaurants tried in Dallas this 2025. Tantalizing are their cocktails. Amazing memorable tastes from my multiple visits, including Hugo's Oyster Shooters; Foie Gras; Chargrilled Oysters; seasonal 'Risotto'; and, 'Fish of the Day'. Warm and friendly service. I love it here! CHEERS! read more
Sitting by the window added that much more to our visit as we loved this spot. Fantastic drinks, a lobster bisque to die for and just overall an excellent choice before a night out. The ambiance of the restaurant had a classy touch making it perfect for a special occasion or a refined night out. Service was a bit on the slower end but we did not mind at all as it gave us time to chat, people watch and enjoy the vibes. Highly recommended! read more
My friend and I randomly picked this spot for lunch, and I'm so glad we did. We started off with the Oyster Shooters -- I spiked mine with vodka, and she went with sake. Both were delicious and a fun way to kick things off. For my main, I ordered the prime strip steak and added an extra side of potatoes. Everything was cooked perfectly, but the real standout was the bone marrow butter -- absolutely incredible and packed with flavor. The service was fantastic from start to finish, and we didn't have a single issue. Overall, a great lunch spot with excellent food, friendly staff, and a chill Bishop Arts vibe. Highly recommend! read more
A friend from out of town and I visited Hugo's for lunch this past Sunday and had an amazing time! Everything we ordered was phenomenal and all the staff treated us so well. We sat at the table for two near the door which had great lighting, and it was really fun to people watch as pedestrians roamed outside. Our server recommended a few cocktails - I got the Limelight which was delicious and my friend got one of the clarified cocktails, which was also very tasty. Honestly the alcohol flavor was masked super well so they're very dangerous drinks! Will have to come by to try some of the others. Our server was super helpful explaining & coursing out the menu, and we got a bunch of items to share. First up we got the scallop aguachile, which was tart and spicy and super refreshing, and the salmon tartare which was creamy and decadent and came with shatteringly crisp wonton chips. Really excellent starters, and they made me want to come back and get the rest some time! Then we split the ahi tuna tostadas and the crab avocado tostadas, which come 2 per order. Hugo O. came over to ask if we were sharing and helpfully had them plated one each per plate so we could eat them more easily, and also brought over a chili pequín hot sauce to complement the tostadas. They were so good! I'll be dreaming about both the tostadas and the pequín sauce for a while. The ahi tuna was super fresh and went so well with the accompaniments, and the crab didn't get lost in the other flavors on that tostada. The crisp tortillas underneath also held up really well to each bite; I'm so used to tostadas shattering upon first taste but the structural integrity of Hugo's were super impressive. For our main we split the fish of the day, which was seared Hokkaido scallop atop a bed of corn risotto. This also came pre-split into two bowls so we didn't have to do it ourselves, which was a super nice touch. The scallops were cooked to perfection, super soft and tender with an incredible crust, and the corn risotto was super creamy and savory. Almost a little too salty for me with the amount of cheese, but still so good I almost licked the bowl clean. Seriously good food here - sad it's a bit of a trek from where I live but I can't wait to come back to try more of the menu! read more
5 months ago
We had the best time here for a date night dinner! Our server was friendly and fun, and it was very quaint, intimate environment! I don't think they take reservation's for parties under 5, but we got lucky with a table! I'm big on splitting food and love when places serve items pre-split- they even grilled the half burger! (See image) read more
Came in around dinner time on a Thursday evening to a more than half full restaurant. The vibe inside felt very New York to me, this could have easily been a small restaurant tucked away in a SoHo neighborhood. Our waiter was very friendly and the food came out in a perfectly measured time frame. First, I want to mention that I think the thing they do best here is their craft cocktails. Excellently balanced no frills drinks. I would have happily enjoyed their entire cocktail menu. We decided to order small bites off their starter/appetizer menu only. To be honest, the options on the mains/entrees seemed kind of basic leaving something more to be desired. The ahi tuna tostada (waiter recommendation) was maybe my favorite bite of the meal. It was very beautiful to look at it, the tostada crisp was exceptional, the flavor on the ahi was big and bright, and the avocado added a wonderful finish to the bite. The caviar sampler for me was a nice experience but honestly there was too much crème friache served with the caviar bite and it kind of overwhelmed the delicate flavors of the caviar. The grilled oysters eaten with the toasted crostini were solid but the flavors were kind of tamped down and muted, it definitely needed that squeeze of lemon on top with it. The lobster croquettes you can tell were freshly made and tasted really good along with the veloute sauce they served them with, for me though, texturally, they was very soft and mushy and there wasn't a lot of crunch on the fried exterior of the croquette. All in all still a very delicious meal and I hope more people come to visit Hugo's. Bishop Arts could really use more restaurants like this! read more
Great drinks, food and service. The staff here is terrific and very attentive. The roasted pineapple cocktail was incredible (yes, comes with a decorative cricket) and the espresso martinis with tequila instead of vodka were amazing! We loved them! The burger was my favorite. The ahi tuna tostadas were delicious as was the beef tartare. Everything we tried was wonderful. Highly recommend the burger. The space is very small so I recommend reservations on weekends and parking was very tough on a weekend night so definitely get a ride there. read more
4 months ago
When we first arrived it was super packed granted it is a small restaurant. We were seated at the bar and ordered some appetizers and then our entrees. The bartender was so kind and comped one of our appetizers because there was a large party who just put in their order before us. Despite being busy they always checked in on us. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Dallas read more
Great atmosphere. Tasty food. Eclectic choices. Just a quarter-block from the heart of Bishop Arts, nestled between a board game shop and a touristy t-shirt store, sits Hugo's. Sure, it's a bar--but it's also a restaurant, a caviar bar, and a relaxed neighborhood hangout. Hugo's feels both local and national. You can sample Texas-sourced caviar, slurp down East Coast oysters, or bite into a lobster roll that could hold its own in Nantucket. I would've liked a broader wine selection, but the curated list was solid. Whether you're in the mood for a drink, a few small bites, or a taste of the East Coast in the middle of North Texas, Hugo's is worth a stop. read more
1 year ago
Hugo's is as advertised!!! Quaint little spot that fits about 25-30 at most but is absolutely doing things right. We tried half a dozen of east coast and premium (Canadian) oysters and they were both fantastic. They also have a couple house made hot sauces that are really nice and frankly go so much better on tostadas than the oysters. Ahi Tuna Tostadas was also very tasty. For a more heavier option, the crab and lobster croquettes were out of this world good. The crab cake part of it was filled with real crab meat and not a bunch of fillers. Drinks were great and inventive and staff were super attentive and polite. Great to finally have some variety like this in the DFW food scene !!!! read more
1 year ago
This was honestly a pleasant surprise here bishop. The food was top notch and the service was even better. Would recommend for any cute date night or casual lunch. Only complaint would be the temperature, was a bit hot in there given all the windows. read more
Every single dish is top of the line! Creatively conceived, perfectly executed, and beautifully plated. I could not be more impressed! The garden salad with beets was as beautiful as it was tasty. The redfish was perfect! read more
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Amazing place! Bishop arts needed a new and contemporary take on the raw seafood bar. Oysters are 10/10. I don't think I had a bad plate and I've tried multiple things from their menu Ambiance is private/small/intimate. Hands down my new go to bar/dinnerspot read more
1 year ago
Amazing quality fish and oysters. Their cocktails are amazing, small vibe place. If I lived here I'd be a regular. So good! The yellowtail was thick sliced and very fresh (hard to find). Same thing with the tuna. Really liked the Tequila Smash. The Hugo Spritz was probably the most creative cocktail I've ever tried - it has cantaloupe boba tea floaters in it. Really delicious and a cool drink experience! read more
1 year ago
Everything was amazing!!! Great place to sit at the bar and have a drink. We will definitely be back! read more
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2 years ago
Nice new seafood restaurant in the bishops arts district of Dallas! Had the seafood pasta special. read more
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Perfect cozy atmosphere with a friendly staff service amazing .Now let's to the reason why you should go there ,I'm a foodie visiting from NY . There East Coast Oysters amazing,Yellowtail/Ahi Tuna wow factor any fresher you would have to catch it yourself. Caviar Sampler must try.Just to make sure I didn't leave hungry had to have there killer w fresh potatoes oh let's not forget ther Oyster shooter .5 read more
1 year ago
Food is great, the service was extraordinary, great place to have a drink and something to eat. read more
8 months ago
1 year ago
Everything is great! I got the "Blame it on the juice" it is very delicious. The oyster is so fresh. The lobster and crab croquettes is so delightful. The shrimp cocktails is also awesome. The service is also attentive. Will definitely come back. read more
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