Who doesn't love a happy hour?? The only thing better than meeting up for happy hour is doing it in…read morestyle. St. Martin's Wine Bistro is one of the most beautiful rooms in Dallas and is the best kept secret when it comes to quality cocktails. They have a fantastic happy hour offering a nice selection of cocktails and appetizers. It's the perfect way to start your night. I went with a couple of delicious Espresso Martinis to kick off the night. If you haven't been to St. Martin's, you're missing out on a 40 year Dallas gem. There is no better service and it's not even close. Pasha Heidari creates the most inviting environments in Dallas. Go treat yourself with a nice cocktail, delicious food and live piano every night. Salute @thejohnnycocktail

I had had this reservation booked for several weeks after reading raving reviews! Upon arrival, I…read morewas very impressed with the professionalism of the staff and how we were greeted. We were quickly shown to our seats and immediately brought waters and bread. We each had two cocktails from their booklet menu and they were delicious! You have to order every course at the same time so we were given some time to look over the menu before ordering. We started with the Escargots Bourguignon and the Shrimp St Martins. The sauce that the shrimp was sitting in was TO DIE FOR. The escargot came in a sauce as well but the shrimp sauce was so good I was dipping the escargot in the shrimp sauce! Then out came the Champagne Brie soup- it was my favorite thing I had. I could've easily licked my bowl clean. For the entree I had the Rack of Lamb and my partner had the Seared Sea Bass. We both honestly weren't impressed by either. They were just good, not great. It probably didn't help that we had waited too long for our entrees. Unfortunately, our entire dining experience lasted 2 hours. I appreciate a nice meal that's not rushed... but the time between courses was honestly ridiculous. I'm not sure if it was just this particular night that the kitchen was slow but then again it was a Wednesday night... I'd hate to see a weekend night.

Wow! I've heard of this place and my girlfriend took me for lunch. First, such a great…read moreatmosphere. Very eclectic and cozy! I ordered the truffle infused mushroom! The flavor was superb. My girlfriend had the Southwest chicken which was also delicious. Talk about melt in your mouth. And to top it off we split the chocolate soufflé! One note, the place was packed, of course we made early reservations but I did not see one male in the place except wait staff. I guess this is truly a ladies lunch place. But make a reservation and go you won't be disappointed.

This restaurant is giving Northpole vibes, I don't know how to explain it. But the Christmas tree…read moreand the cozy cabin feel just made me think of the north pole.! the coffee is smooth and delicious, I ordered two individual French press orders, it was that good. I started with the marshmallow soup, which is really a puffy goat cheese ball on top of carrot tomato soup, can't recommend this enough. My main entrée was the southwest chicken soufflé, and it was the only part of my meal. I was so so about. I would not order it again. But I did eat most of it. The chocolate soufflé was fantastic, I loved every bit of it and pouring the chocolate on top was so satisfying. Verdict: I would go again!

Stopped by the French Room for dinner while visiting Dallas about a week ago. When you arrive there…read moreis parking available on the street or in a nearby parking garage. The vibe inside the restaurant is sultry, luxurious and feels like you've been transported to Paris. To start I ordered an old fashioned which was perfectly balanced and the gold fleur de lis was a nice touch on the drink. For my entree I ordered the Steak Frites (8oz. Wagyu Steak, Peppercorn Sauce, Hand-Cut Fries, Béarnaise Sauce) which was cooked perfectly and was so tasty. For dessert I ordered the crème brûlée which was cooked perfectly and was to die for. If you are staying in downtown Dallas or at the Adolphus, I highly recommend the French Room.

(4/5) Let me start…read morewith this: The French Room is that girl. She's classy, dramatic, beautiful and a little high maintenance. The Food: The tea service is stellar. Everything comes out looking like a Pinterest board in real life. The finger sandwiches are fresh, the scones are warm and actually taste good (not dry and crumbly like some places), and the desserts? Dangerous. It feels indulgent in the best way. You leave full but still thinking about that one pastry you should've grabbed two of. The Vibe: The vibe is stunning. Grand ceilings, gorgeous décor, very "main character at tea in Europe" energy. It feels special the second you walk in. This is why we host our annual mother-daughter tea here, it's the kind of place that makes memories feel a little more magical. The Service: Once you're there, the service is great. Attentive, polished, and kind without being over the top. They make you feel taken care of. Why 4 Stars Instead of 5: Booking. The. Reservation. Why do I have to call like I'm trying to win concert tickets in 2003? You have to call... and call... and call again. I leave messages. No callback. So I just keep dialing until someone finally answers. For a place this elevated, the reservation process feels unnecessarily chaotic, especially when you're planning something special. That said, once you're seated with a teacup in hand, you almost forget the struggle. Almost. Still one of my favorite spots, just be prepared to work a little for it. ‍

This is a lovely little bistro in the Harwood District, which definitely captures the intimate vibe…read moreof France. We stopped for happy hour and we're glad we did, as it's a very nice happy hour with some great specials! We enjoyed the Cucumber Mint Martini, along the Ricotta & Honey and the Smoked Salmon (both delicious). The service was excellent and the atmosphere was so charming. The outdoor patio looked so inviting, but I'll save that for another day, when it's not so hot. I will definitely be back!

Came in a little before my reservation for a drink at the bar. Bartender was friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. When it came time to sit, our server was also very friendly and patient. I feel like the meal was paced very well. Ambiance is pretty quiet and intimate so I was a fan of that. I ordered the moules frites and it was very good. Make sure you ask for a side of aioli to dip the fries in. Broth was very good and was very good soaked up with the bread that came with it.

It was my first time here and my first experience doing tea time! I loved the assortment of…read moresandwiches, scones, and desserts. We also ordered mussels and escargot and both were really good also! Service was also great, our server was really nice and attentive. We went around 10 AM, so I think there were only a few other tables there but we were in a different area since we did the afternoon tea. The tea sets and plates are so cute, I'll definitely be back!

I visited for a friend's birthday after being drawn in by the beautiful tea party aesthetic and the…read morephotos of the food online. The decor and overall ambiance are definitely picture-perfect and create a great setting for celebrations, girls' outings, or anyone looking for a cute, photo-worthy experience. Unfortunately, the menu selections were a bit too limited for our preferences. We decided to try a few different items, but the food didn't quite live up to the expectations set by the photos. While everything looked appealing, the flavors were underwhelming. The highlight of the visit was definitely the drinks--they were well-crafted, enjoyable, and probably the main reason I would recommend stopping by. Service was attentive. Overall, if you're looking for a beautiful tea party atmosphere, great photo opportunities, and tasty drinks, this spot may be worth checking out. However, if you're visiting primarily for the food, it may not meet the expectations created by its social media presence. For me, it was a one-time experience, and I likely wouldn't return.

Le Bilboquet is a beautiful French restaurant in the Travis/Knox area of Dallas! The food is…read moremeticulously prepared and always excellent! The chef's standards are quite high! It's mostly, wonderfully prepared food with a French base. The restaurant is beautiful with pieces of art decorating the walls. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. It's vibrant and colorful. Their Cajun Chicken melts in your mouth! Every meal is seasoned perfectly. From the decor to the wonderful food! It has become one of my favorite Dallas restaurants!

This is a cute spot for brunch! Went on a double date here, and my husband and I enjoyed the burger…read moreand French toast. Both were pretty filling. The butter paired with the complementary bread was also very good and we ended up getting multiple orders of that! Unfortunately, our friends weren't a fan of the shakshuka (not pictured).

Took husband and daughter for fathers day. Lavendou never lets us down. Food, atmosphere, and…read moreservice are exceptional. Carol Nelson

Went to this French restaurant recently. The service was okay, but the decor was definitely our…read morefavorite part, beautiful atmosphere. I ordered a crepe and French onion soup. I enjoyed my food, it was very cheesy and not exactly healthy, but delicious. We had complimentary bread and olive oil that was good. My three friends ordered the chef's specials (chicken or fish with soup and dessert). soup was quite salty. The dessert, which came with the chef's special, wasn't very good either. Overall, not a bad experience, especially for the ambiance.

Update for 31-May As…read morewe were staying at the hotel this is in, we walked down for brunch. The good: - Not busy - Server Caleb is quite pleasant - Scrambled eggs and breakfast potatoes were tasty - Yogurt Parfait was tasty but way too big. It was served in a large bowl. Way overkill. The not so great: - My wife's meal took over an hour to come out. Ordered just after 10 am and came out at 11:08 am - The Croque Madam needs to be removed from the menu. A French person would have been horrified at this dish In summary over three meals in the last 30 days, the food is hit and miss and the Kitchen is very slow. I love the location but I'm not sure we'll come back to eat at Toussaint. ---------- We mostly enjoyed our meals here. This review is for two visits that we've made here in the last 30 days. Our first visit here was on May 9, following an afternoon concert up the block at the Majestic Theatre. We popped in here about 5:30 pm and we shared a meal. They were able to do a kitchen split of the French dip meal. It was really tasty. The bartender worked the bar and the entire dining room. Must have been short handed that night but he did great. This weekend (May 29), we ended up staying at the Saint Elm Hotel which occupies the same building. We ended up at the Toussaint for dinner one night. We each had the French Onion Soup and we shared the Braised Short Rib dinner. The French Onion Soup was very good. It's in my top 3 of all time! The Braised Short Rib dinner - kitchen split, came out and presented great. Unfortunately, it was not served hot. It was barely warm. We sent it back for reheating. It came back out about 15 minutes later. The mashed potatoes, mushroom and gravy were warm. The short rib was not. We ate it cool anyway as we had a show to get to and I didn't really want to send it back again. That said, the potatoes, mushrooms and gravy had great flavor. The above all said for this dinner - I'd still come back to try other dinner dishes. Not sure my wife would agree.

The creamy Risotto with chicken was generous in size and very good. I had the French onion soup as…read morean appetizer and although the taste was good it definitely needed a bit more cheese. The crème brûlée was excellent. As far as service goes ..... my waiter was the bartender and although he was very pleasant his attentiveness to service was lacking big time.

I had a wonderful birthday party at Toulouse Saturday night. The food was outstanding. Everyone in…read moreour party had a delicious experience. The special - hanger steak - was a melt on your mouth experience and the branzino was perfect. The service was impeccable. I loved the creme brulee and the singing at the end of our meal. Julian was right on top of things and made sure we were well served all evening. Highly recommend Toulouse

Wow! We went on the recommendation of a stranger. Thank you, Emily! We didn't have a reservation…read morebut it was lunch on a Friday and they were able to set us right away. The ambience is lovely. The wait staff so kind, polite and informative. I got the beet and goat cheese salad with salmon and my husband got the Croque Madame. The dessert menu looked fantastic, but we were too full to go for it. We'd love to come back next time we're in Dallas.

Love this restaurant! Such a gorgeous place in which to dine well. It has been a favorite of mine…read more(and my recently deceased husband) )for many years. So glad our friends love it, too! Always an excellent meal, of course. I order the short rib entree often, but chose the veal piccata last evening. It was absolute perfection, meat so tender, delicious sauce; the roasted fingerling potatoes and fresh green beans were the best accompaniment. My compliments to Chef Cadot! The wait staff is wonderful. They seem to anticipate your every wish.

Oh man... what a let down this visit was for us…read more My wife and I have come here at least once a year for the past 3 years, and we've always loved this place. The food has always been great and the experience was something we looked forward to. That's why we chose to celebrate an early Valentine's Day here -- to avoid the crazy rush and the preset menu. But this time? Completely different experience. We got seated right away because of our reservation, which was great. It took a few minutes for the waiter to come by -- no big deal. I ordered an Old Fashioned and honestly... the bartender needs some help. It came out full of crushed ice and tasted watered down. I sent it back, and the second one was basically the same drink with more whiskey thrown in. At that point, I just let it go. Then things just kept going downhill. After about 20 minutes, we realized we hadn't gotten any bread. We asked the waiter and he said he'd check. Another 10 minutes go by and he comes back saying, "Still no bread," and drops off the wrong appetizer -- we had only ordered a salad. He takes it back, and it's another 15 minutes before our actual salad shows up. Still no bread. At one point, we could literally see him arguing with someone in the back about why we didn't get bread yet. Not exactly something you want to watch during a date night. The food, when it finally came out, was delicious. No complaints there. But it took forever. By the time we were eating, it was about 45 minutes until closing... and we had gotten there two hours earlier. Then comes the payment situation. The waiter brings the check back and casually tells me I gave him two credit cards and he "just picked the brighter one." I look down and he had handed me someone else's credit card while mine was still sitting in the book. That's not a small mistake. Overall, it just felt unorganized and sloppy this time. I don't know if they're short staffed or just getting too busy for their own good, but it was disappointing, especially for a place we've genuinely enjoyed in the past. Hoping it was just an off night... but it definitely made us think twice about coming back.