The food presentation and taste was quite good. I ordered the classic breakfast. My son who was with me ordered the shrimp and grits. I tried some of his jalapeño cornbread. It was very delicious. The whole layout and appearance are done quite well. There is indoor and outdoor seating. There is even a trailer to hang out inside. The service was fast but not exceptional. It was solid! Thank you Ida Clair for an overall very nice experience! read more

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Ida Claire is such a great spot with so many good food options! It definitely has that Southern charm with lots of classic Southern dishes. I honestly haven't tried anything I didn't like! The Lazy Susan is the perfect appetizer to get because you get a great mix of different apps all on one plate. The pickles and cauliflower come in a sweet chili-like sauce that is sooo delicious! Being from Alabama, it gave me that little taste of home and the comfort of good Southern cooking. read more

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It is always a pleasure eating at this lovely establishment. The vibe is always set just right and thr food is even better! I actually tried a new dish this go round and it was quite delicious! My favorite of all time drink is still tasty, which is the froze`! Shout out to our server she did an amazing job and overall staff was great all around! read more

My bf and I came here for a date and it was the cutest spot. We were sat in a booth which felt very private despite others around. We loved the decor with the bird cages hanging from the ceiling. The overall vibe was interesting. The duck nachos were INSANE. A huge portion of duck, ooey gooey duck egg on top a bed of kettle cooked chips. I didn't think the goat cheese would go with this but it was the perfect combo to cut through. 1000/10. We also ordered the seafood pasta and a side of fries. Seafood was fresh and plentiful; they even split up our plates. Definitely coming back here for another date night to try everything else! read more

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One of my favorite places I've been to in Dallas. Southern yet modern interior & great service. They were super busy on a Friday afternoon! Lazy susan sampler (10/10): everything on this plate was great. gochujang hot honey cauliflower, buttermilk biscuits, fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese dip, spiced chips! Highly recommend this Side of jalapeno cornbread and honey butter (9/10): also loved this. Wasn't too try and had the perfect amount of jalapeno Idas fried chicken + pimento Mac n cheese (8/10): I was so full so didn't fully finish this but the fried chicken was SO crispy & juicy. Mac n cheese wasn't the best I've had, but I'd still get it again! Double cheeseburger (10/10): wow....juicy, flavorful, not too messy to eat. Tallow fries weren't anything to write home about but paired with the burger very well! Hummingbird cake (10/10): came out nice and fresh, topped with cream cheese frosting that wasn't too sweet or thick! Kinda like a carrot cake with added nuts. Loved this!! I'd definitely come back! read more

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Loved this place! We came here for dinner with friends, and it was the perfect choice. From the moment we walked in, the beautiful décor immediately caught our attention, and the friendly staff made us feel welcome. My husband and I shared an entrée, and it was more than enough. The food was delicious, and the drinks were just as impressive. The overall atmosphere made the evening even more enjoyable. I'll definitely be back! This is the kind of place I'll happily bring friends and family from out of town when I want to treat them to a memorable dining experience. read more

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Food: Started with Ida's Biscuits, which came with sides of bacon gravy, house strawberry jam, and honey butter, all of which paired nicely with the fluffy, buttery biscuits. For our main dishes, we ordered the Gulf Shrimp & Grits as well as the Seafood Pasta. The former was seasoned nicely, where every bite was well-rounded and tasty. The grits were also had a nice texture, and they weren't runny. The latter, on the other hand, was a creamy dream, with an ample amount of seafood, including lobster, shrimp, and crawfish. Also, can't forget to mention the Jalapeño Cornbread--so delectable! Overall, great meal! Service: Ashamed to admit that I forgot our server's name, but she was nothing short of amazing--an ambassador of the restaurant. Well versed in the menu, offered great recommendations (some of which we ordered), and a very friendly demeanor. Ambiance: Casual, cozy, rustic. Parking: Parking adjacent to the restaurant. read more

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Visited Ida Claire on Mother's Day and got there right when they opened, so we were the first guests seated. The atmosphere was nice, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. I ordered my usual, the chicken and waffles. It was good, but it didn't really stand out compared to other places I've had it. I usually like when chicken and waffles comes with fresh fruit, and I also prefer either a fried chicken breast or chicken wings rather than the chicken that was served. The meal was satisfying, just not particularly memorable. Overall, it was a decent experience and there wasn't anything wrong with the food or service. Their menu has several interesting items, so I'd be willing to come back and give them another try, especially for dinner. read more

Ida Claire - Chicken & Waffle - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

The food here was okay. Not the best but it wasn't nasty. I got the fried green tomato's as an appetizer. They were good but plain. Need a sauce or something to go with them on top. I ordered steak frites medium cooked but they brought it out medium well. The fries were good ! The steak was okay. The ambiance is rustic southern vibes that is really nice and comfy to be around. My friend had got the chicken and waffles and they liked them. Wasn't the best ones but it was good. I'll come back but wouldn't be a place I will say I need to go. Kudos to our server Daniel though. He is cool asf! Give Daniel a promotion lol read more

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My son and I had dinner here Monday evening. Service was excellent! We started with the deviled eggs and the biscuits. Both very good. My son had the kids chicken tenders and fries. He liked it. I had the blackened redfish. Absolutely delicious! Would definitely get again! read more

Ida Claire - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

The servers are always friendly, this time instead of sitting at the bar i got a table. Crab cakes are always delicious. Now the fish lacked, little to no flavor. read more

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When I think of brunch, southern food isn't usually at the top of my list, but this place may have changed my mind! The ambiance is very cozy, rustic, and welcoming. It was pretty packed when I came on a weekend, so I'd recommend reservations. The chicken and waffles were top notch. It was a pretty hefty portion for the price. The chicken was crispy and the waffles had structure. The side of gravy made it a hundred times better. Definitely worth it! The banana bread French toast was ok; nothing mind blowing there. I did have a bite of shrimp and grits and it was melt-in-your mouth oozing with flavor. This was brunch done right! read more

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Great food if looking for southern influenced meal. The ambiance is nice as well. Service was great.

We recently came here for dinner and sat out on the patio, which was perfect for a warm Texas spring evening. The vibe was relaxed, the atmosphere was beautiful, and it made the whole night feel extra special. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was just as great. But let me talk about the real star of the night... the seafood pasta. That creamy sauce was incredible rich, flavorful, and honestly so good I could've eaten the pasta by itself without the seafood (and that's saying something because the seafood was great too!). We ended up so full that we had to skip dessert, which I'm still a little sad about... but it just gives us another reason to come back. And trust me, we will be back soon! read more

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If you are going with a big fun group I think you would really like the atmosphere. Country decorations with large tables. It gets pretty loud so you can't hear the whole table, but definitely fun vibes. Service was normal and food came out pretty fast. Honestly the best thing imo was the lazy Susan sampler. The biscuits were good. And I enjoyed everything on it. The suppler plates, pork chop and steak frites, were average. Steak was kind of chewy. I think this place is known for being a brunch place, so I would def need to try again. read more

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What a cute place for a Sunday brunch! We came at 9am with 7 people (we had reservations) and were seated and greeted right away. It's cute inside with a shabby chic vibe. We started with lattes and they make all their syrups in house. The cinnamon latte was very good. The menu had a lot of good breakfast and lunch items it was hard to choose, they also offer a kids menu with crayons. We tried the lemon blueberry and buttermilk biscuits to start and they were fluffy and delicious. For entrees we had quiche, shrimp and grits, the Monte Cristo, pancakes, and chicken tenders. I loved my quiche and the shrimp and grits looked amazing. The Monte Cristo was fairly basic and my sister said she would try something different next time. All in all it was a super cute place to grab a good brunch! read more

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Came by after work to try or some southern comfort food. Ordered the chicken and waffle with a chocolate cake to finish up the dinner. The restaurant had a really warm ambiance and our server was helpful in picking out items to try. The vice cake was tasty with ice cream. The cake was not overly sweet. I enjoyed the meal very much. read more

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I had a Saturday brunch date with a friend and we ordered the pull apart blueberry biscuits, steak&noodle salad, and Nashville hot tenders. We were very satisfied with everything we ordered. The biscuit wasn't as dry as it normally is due to the lemon glaze, the Nashville hot tenders wasn't really the expected flavor instead tasted too sweet, less meaty but crispy but liked that it came with a side. We got the lobster mac&cheese, although we didn't see any lobster... the steak and noodle salad was my absolute favorite!! I will definitely be ordering this again on my next visit!!! The service was pretty outstanding, check up on us frequently. The restaurant is spacious but during a weekend brunch, there are no empty tables. read more

Ida Claire - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

Service was great. They have a small dog friendly patio and it was a quick seating despite how busy brunch was. We got a mocktail, a chicken kale salad, shakshuka, and chicken and waffle (we sub it with the Nashville hot tenders). Kale salad was very flavourful but the chicken was dry. Shakshuka was kind of disappointing.. the egg was overcooked & the yolk wasn't jammy... the tomato "stew" felt like reheated canned tomatoes... the bread was good. I probably wouldn't order it again. Chicken and waffle (sub Nashville hot tenders) were really tasty. Mocktail tasted great! I'm not sure what was going on with the kitchen and it may have just been backed up that made the experience less than stellar. Still, service was good. Just the food wasn't all that great today. read more

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I wish they would bring back the ding dong cake : ( I also wish that they would consider removing the long tables. We ended up being seated at one; I was annoyed at how we made a reservation for two people and yet didn't get more privacy. They don't offer much more seating vs square tables so I don't see the advantage here. Who is coming here with 10 people??? You can just slide square tables together if that is the case! read more

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We went on Mother's Day and even with a reservation had a 15 min wait or so. The Grilled Salmon was done medium and was seasoned to perfection. My allergies were accommodated. The biscuits were very good. The ambience was a bit loud but it could have been because it was Mothers Day. The Waitress was very very good. She was attentive and appeared at the right times. read more

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Delightful! Ida Claire is a must try! I would suggest making a reservation, either on Yelp or Open Table. We dined on Sunday morning and the fish began around 10am and by the time we finished eating the entire walkway outside was packed. On to the good part. We were greeted promptly by our server. Our drinks came out quickly and I was excited about the French press, which yielded about 5 cups of coffee between two. We ordered the biscuits as an appetizer and I kid you not, before the waiter walked away from our table after taking our food orders, the biscuits had arrived. What a treat! They were so delicious, the bacon gravy was my fave for dipping. Everyone enjoyed each dish we ordered. I can't wait to return to try more on the future! read more

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Hadn't been in a while and decided to go with a friend for brunch. I got the chicken and waffles with a side of grits and my friend got the crab and shrimp. Roll with the deviled eggs and bacon. Did not take pics this time however the food was great. Ended up taking the waffles home there was more than enough food. Our waitress Maya with awesome!! And if you want real southern sweet tea with lemon, this is the place to go! A tad too sweet for me but with extra ice it was perfect. There was a nice crowd, so we opted to sit on the patio, even though it was quite warm outside. With the shaded umbrellas and the fans blowing it wasn't too bad. Definitely will be back to visit. read more

I hadn't been to his place in like 8 years but I'm glad it was good food like I remembered from last time. This was our second time going in last two months. We love the patio allows dogs. read more

Ida Claire - Ribs with cornbread - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

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Been here for brunch a few times. It's a cute little place with some fun decorations. The food is pretty good too. This time got the shrimp and crab roll which is similar to a lobster roll. I wasn't that hungry but ate most of it. Also thanks to the server for being patient with us and bringing us multiple rounds of drinks while we were waiting for a flat tire to get fixed. read more

Ida Claire - Shrimp & Crab Roll - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

Omg my favorite place to go to in the Dallas area. Food AMAZING. ambiance AMAZING. service AMAZING. Great southern food and ambiance. Must get the duck nachos and pork as entree. Any of their drinks are great as well. In the warmer months nice to sit on their outside area patio. There is parking as well outside but sometimes gets extremely busy, so plan accordingly! read more

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The restaurant is absolutely cute! I love the outdoor seating and waiting area and the mix of high top and low top seating that accommodates everyone. The drinks were okay and the food was okay. My shrimp and grits were good but the shrimp was a bit fishy tasking to me but the combination of everything in it was overall yummy. Service was great we walked in with a large table no reservations and we were seated pretty quickly with no issues! read more

Ida Claire - Shrimp & Grits - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

A great day date for brunch which kid -free. The music was good, the service was okay. The service could've been better as our server was preoccupied a lot leaving us needing items for extended periods of time. The food was awesome The spinach dip app was amazing The shrimp and grits was so good The Banaba Bread French toast was tasty I had a Bourbon drink which was appropriate as it's important to me that Bourbon isn't served with ice chips but instead a solid piece of ice unless I ask that it's served neat read more

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Look - the food is good. But what REALLY sets this restaurant apart is that they have FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE!!!! I try to have 2 glasses there and I ALWAYS take one to go. So delicious!!! read more

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This place never misses - my second time here and everything was really good. My only complaint is not being able to order from the breakfast menu during brunch on the weekends? Apparently "breakfast" is only M-F. The breakfast menu looks delicious. I have never been able to catch it. The dinner menu also looks real good as well I'll definitely try to a catch it in the further. The music was good and the service was decent. I love the decor and the old book theme! Definitely a fun place for brunch and a good meal! read more

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Ida Clair is such a cute, funky, and cozy restaurant! They had it decorated for the holidays when I visited, making it feel extra warm and inviting. I visited on Friday night for my friend's birthday, and they surprised her with a complimentary mini candle and card. How sweet is that! We started off with the biscuits, which were really buttery and delicious. I ordered the wood grilled half chicken, and it was so juicy. The rice it came with on the side was so smoky and flavorful. All of my friends' dishes looked amazing, too. Honestly, everything on the menu looked so good I wish I could've tried it all. Price wise, I thought it was very reasonable. I ordered a Moscow Mule for $10. I think it's rare to find a drink that's $10 at a nice restaurant in the DFW area. Our server was really sweet and everything came out quickly. Parking is easy with a huge lot available. Overall, I enjoyed my first visit to Ida Clair, and I would totally come again! I highly recommend! read more

Ida Claire - Wood Grilled Half Chicken - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

It was a great brunch meet up with friends. The restaurant is large enough that there are plenty of tables, so you can spend time and enjoy. Which we gladly did. The coffee is good and the menu is large. Being gluten free my selection was much, but I did have a few things to choose from. I had the shrimp and grits and they were amazing. The portion size is very large. I wish they had a half portion. I got a large plate filled with cheese grits and a yummy spicy sauce and 7 large shrimp. My husband had the lemon poppyseed pancakes and he loved them. The service was great. It didn't take long to get our coffees or food. Our waitress noted my gluten allergy and was very helpful answering any questions that I had. read more

Came back to give this place another shot after the raw chicken incident, and it was not bad. I'm happy after many years, I came back. read more

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FOOD: Absolutely fabulous food, there is something for everyone. We ordered 2 Lazy Susan samplers for appetizers to get started and then an assortment of salmon, fish, tenderloin, ribs and side dishes. After the feast, we had Hummingbird Cake, bourbon pecan pie & peach cobbler. All delicious! ATMOSPHERE: The whole restaurant is a feast for the eyes, but the Airstream was the prize. Growing up in the 60's, our family of six traveled in our Airstream for every vacation over 15 years growing up. 3/4 of the siblings got together for a "walk down memory lane". SERVICE: Our waiter was Daniel and he was perfect. So accommodating and smooth. Took many photos for us all. TIP: Bring your favorite vinyl record during happy hour, get a free drink when they play it. I found some new artists, which was so much fun! read more

Ida Claire - Airstream dinner party - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

Pretty much addicted to their shrimp and grits and their sweet tea. I don't really care for much else on the menu, but those two items give me warm and fuzzies read more

OK, so this is my 2nd time visiting Ida Claire, after several years of wanting to go, but getting diverted elsewhere. What was I thinking?!? This place is , and so deserving of the accolades. The food, the service .and the vibe are so on point, and very gregarious environment overall. Having tried multiple dishes (Shrimp & Grits, Seafood Fondue, Chicken & Truffle Fries, Boudin Balls, Hot Honey Shrimp, Pesto Ravioli, Steak & Noodle Salad, etc.) and beverages (Frozé, Man-mosa, Lemon Drop, Espresso Martini, etc.) I can say that the consistency, flavors, and selection WILL NOT disappoint! Our server, Krysten, made the dining experience amazing, and she was so genuinely refreshing and attentive! Mosdef a new mainstay for dining out for brunch & dinner, and can't wait to try something different from their menu!! read more

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We were seated immediately and had a great waitress. Our drinks and food came very quick. The appetizer sampler is really good and gives you a tast of really good appetizers. I had the shrimp an grits theyvwere fantastic. The pecan pie is not worth the price, was kind of bland, maybe should have added the ice cream. read more

Ida Claire - Shrimp and Grits - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

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Enjoyed lunch with friends. I recommend reservations as very busy from 12-2. We shared the Lazy Susan Sampler - hot honey cauliflower, buttermilk biscuits, fried green tomato, pimento cheese dip and spicy dip. Then Tiki Hubby & I shared the Monte Cristo. Omg delicious every bite. Our friends enjoyed the shrimp & crab roll delicious on a soft sweet bun. Very loud but once again chatter of folks with friends enjoying good food is not a bad thing at all. The decor is so cute with something new in every corner. read more

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Amazing spot to meet up for dinner and especially for brunch. The restaurant is so cute, designed very meticulously, and the vibe was really good. We went out for a girls dinner on Monday and the restaurant was full. Our server was great, I was waiting for my party and he brought be water while I waited. Once my party arrived we were ready to order within 10mins and he was ready for us. The food was GREAT! We also got the chocolate chip cookies for dessert and the server came apologizing because when we ordered they had just baked them, but he did a fabulous job keeping us updated. When the cookies came out, it was in a COOKIE JAR! They were warm, soft, with chunks of salt, it was the BEST cookie I had ever eaten. Will definitely be returning! read more

Such a wonderful dining experience and delicious food! I and two others came on a Saturday morning at 11:15am and the restaurant was almost a full house - thank goodness for reservations. Eric, our waiter, was incredibly attentive despite how busy he was. Empty plates were cleared and waters were refilled in a timely manner. We also didn't have to wait much for our food to come out after ordering. WHAT WE ORDERED - chicken and waffle: I personally didn't order this, although this dish made it to the clean plate club - gulf shrimp and grits: this was beyonddd delicious and flavorful! The grits were so creamy and buttery. It came with a perfect amount of shrimp that were seasoned beautifully, had the perfect texture and bite, and had a nice touch of smokiness from the grill. The sauce and crunchy bacon bits truly brought the entire dish together to form the perfect bite - banana bread french toast: I was told this was alright - gumbo: We ordered 2 cups of these and had it as our appetizer. The gumbo had an abundant amount of chicken, sausage, rice, and the holy trinity. It truly tasted like authentic gumbo Coming from Southeast Texas where Creole food is more accessible, I am sooo glad my brother recommended this place. I am definitely coming back when I need my Creole fix! read more

Ida Claire - Gulf Shrimp & Grits - Southern Near Me - Addison, Texas

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