We celebrated our anniversary yesterday by going to one of our favorite places in Dallas. St…read more Martin's Wine Bistro is a life changing dining experience! Because yesterday was also Anthony Bourdain day, we celebrated by trying a food we had never tried before: Steak Tartare! Oh. My. God. It was luscious and divine. We enjoyed the Shrimp St. Martin-poached shrimp in a delectable beurre-blanc sauce. Of course, we had to share a bowl of my love language: Champagne and Brie Soup. There aren't words for the moment you sip your first taste. Your eyes roll into the back of your head as you savor the explosion of flavor. For entrees, I had the Sole Meunière. Seared perfectly in butter and the only place outside of France that has done this fish justice. James had the Scallops and Pork Belly. It was a new spin on surf and turf. Judging by how little he spoke to me during his meal, I am assuming it was fabulous. He did give me a bite and the scallop was prepared perfectly and was probably the best scallop that I've had in DFW. The restaurant sent us over 2 glasses of house-made bourbon crème for our anniversary. It was similar to Baileys, but on steroids. For dessert, we walked back over to the bar for after dinner drinks. James enjoyed a glass of Abelour Scotch neat. It's his favorite as it's not peaty at all. Jamie, the bartender, made me the best espresso martini that I've ever had! Fresh espresso mixed with espresso liqueur, reposado tequila and bourbon cream. She hit the top with flame to settle the bubbles in order to add espresso beans. Honestly, it was the best meal that I've had outside of France.

My wife has been a half-dozen times, but last Saturday night was my first visit and I wondered how…read morethis almost 50 year-old gem had escaped my culinary delight. The cocktail menu is diverse and unique. I took our excellent server's (Kayla) recommendation and had the Bryan St Martini, which is a gin-based martini with a a lemon stuffed olive topped with black caviar. My wife had the Spiced Pear 75, which she loved. Since they are cuisine francaise, our table started with the escargot bourguignon, which has the typical six snails, but instead of butter+garlic+herbs, they were in a cream sauce and then topped with more escargot on top! The complimentary bread (and butter) served when we sat down were perfect to top with escargot and dip into the cream sauce. Our dining friends order the beet carpacio salad and we had the champagne-brie soup. After one spponful, I told Kayla that dish alone is worth another visit. My wife had the duck a l'orange and I had chicken roulade. For dessert, we split a bananas foster souffle, which requires 20 minutes prep time, which Kayla perfectly timed after we ordered when our entrees came. Overall, great food, GREAT service and a truly unique vibe!

Cote was one of the highlights of our trip! The food was exceptional from start to finish. I had…read morethe Mediterranean pasta, which was bursting with fresh flavors--tender artichoke hearts, briny olives, and beautifully ripe tomatoes fresh from their garden made every bite memorable. My husband ordered the chicken, and it was cooked to absolute perfection--juicy, flavorful, and expertly prepared. The craft cocktails were equally impressive, beautifully balanced and a perfect complement to the meal. Combined with the warm hospitality and inviting atmosphere, Cote delivered an outstanding dining experience. We can't wait to return!

My husband and I wanted a date somewhere we hadn't been before. The food was absolutely amazing! We…read morehad the lobster bisque with lots of lobster meat in it, shaved truffle fries, osso buco that fell off the bone, brussel sprouts, and green beans. Each bite was delectable. Definitely save room for dessert! The blackberry cobbler was delicious. The bartender, Trevor, made drinks that were both airy and refreshing from a chocolate martini espresso to a blackberry lemonade. The owner even made sure that we were enjoying our meal. We will definitely eat here again!

We've done lunch and the sushi tasting and both are over the top greatness! Once the word gets out…read moreabout RJ's Sat nite special sushi dinner there will be months bag log for reservations. You can't get this meal ANYWHERE in ETX and I haven't had a sushi meal like this in San Francisco or NYC. You'll spend 3x's this amount to eat at NOBU and F&T is a better experience. Only 8 people per seating and the drink package enhances the meal. He's planning to expand dinner service and I can't wait! Don't walk....run!

Had reservations for the Omakase dinner and Chef RJ delivered!! What a wonderful gem for East…read moreTexas. Highly recommend this intimate experience. Not only was the preparation top notch, the atmosphere was great. Thanks for a wonderful, memorable evening!

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.

Absolutely delicious tres leches cake with fresh fruit on top and crushed almonds on the side! My…read moreparents bought it for my birthday celebration and our party of 8 adults almost finished the whole thing in one sitting. Perfectly moist cake and freshly made frosting. Fruit was strawberries, peaches and kiwi, plentiful and beautifully arranged. I'm saving some for breakfast!

Chicken salad sandwich on their homemade French croissant is next level. --But their butter…read morecookies (with or without chocolate) will linger in your mind until you go back. So so good. Fast and friendly lunch spot.

Food was outstanding from start to finish, and the service was impeccable. The restaurant is small…read morebut cozy, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. We started with the complimentary bread, and the butter served with it was so delicious I wanted to buy some--unfortunately, they don't sell it. For appetizers, my husband ordered the French onion soup, and I chose the escargot. He thoroughly enjoyed the soup. The escargot was enjoyable, though not my personal favorite. I especially liked the foie gras pâté, which was rich, creamy, and flavorful. For the mains, my husband had the beef tenderloin with cognac-black peppercorn sauce and thin French fries. He said the steak was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was exceptional. I ordered the duck breast, which was tender, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. For dessert, we shared the brandy ice, which was refreshing and similar to a smoothie, and I had the classic crème brûlée, which was a wonderful way to end the meal.

We had a pretty solid overall experience and a great time at Saint Emilion. The restaurant is…read morereservation only so plan accordingly. We spent about 2 hours enjoying the offerings of the restaurant. They advertise a minimum of $59 per guest, but unless you frugally navigate the menu and order water I would plan to spend $100-150 per diner to get the full experience . Location: the restaurant is in a very small cottage style "house", which was PERFECT. It had so much character and really was a unique dining experience. We loved the restaurant - and had zero issues with parking. Food (and wine): the food was very good and honestly you get a lot of it. We did French onion soup, scallops, tartare, steak frites, duck, the included salad, and two desserts. Everything was genuinely very well prepared. The only thing we did not enjoy were the scallops, they were seared on one side and honestly just seemed underdone - but we're not scallop experts by any means so take that with a grain of salt. Everything else was very very good. I would highly recommend the steak frites and the duck. We will 100% come back just for the food alone. We let our waitress and the wine expert guide us with a tailored wine paring with each grouping of our dishes. This experience was very well executed - and don't skip the wine room, take a look. Service: the service was good, not amazing. The staff to table ratio felt overwhelmingly in favor of the staff, but the service didn't necessarily directly reflect that. We were celebrating a birthday which was articulated in our reservation but unfortunately that was overlooked but happily accommodated when mentioned. This was prime time on a Saturday and we were in no hurry, so not really a major impact for us. Someone who was a stickler for perfect service on a rather expensive meal might say otherwise. Overall we had a great time, and will certainly be back. Thanks for providing Fort Worth with a taste of France!

Our quest for great brunch spots took us last weekend to Flower Mound and Vieux Carre. The store…read moreis in the upscale Parker Square strip center on Cross Timbers Road. As you can see from posted pics here on Yelp the restaurant is classy with a brasserie ambiance and vibe. We elected to be seated in one of the very comfortable booths across from the attractive bar with its red, upholstered swivel stools. My wife opted for a glass of Pinot Grigio and I a Sazerac. The Sazarac was OK, but overpowered in this pour by the bitters (and I'm one who loves both Angostura and Peychaud bitters. I drink them both straight whenever I have a slightly queasy stomach and enjoy them straight). For starters we shared a bowl of French onion soup which on this chilly early winter morning was a comforting and savory start to our brunch meal. My wife went with the eggs Benedict and I decided to try the Oeufs en Cocotte, a dish I encountered here for the first time ever. The eggs Benedict, my wife reports, was excellent. Perfectly poached eggs, large slices of a tender and flavorful ham over a croissant-like puff pastry that had been split and grilled to perfection in butter on the flat top, topped with a nicely done Hollandaise sauce. Happily for me, she left a half of the butter grilled pastry. It was divine. Likewise the Oeufs en Cocotte, eggs poached in a shallot cream sauce, was heavenly. Cannot wait to enjoy this again! Perfectly cooked eggs in a flavorful, steaming hot, shallot and cream sauce. So good. Our server was perfectly attentive and very helpful, answering clearly our questions about the preparations of the dishes. So looking forward to our next visit.

Found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a shot, we enjoy finding new experiences. This is…read morea French restaurant and after we went the first time, we've already been back twice! Also, the friend we took one of thost times wants to return already because the beef bourguinon was still cooking when we were there. We have really nice experiences in Parker Square in general, but this was definitely a highlight. Friendly, welcoming servers and a neat atmosphere. Menus seem to change frequently, which is a good thing. My dad had the eggs in cream... when he gets quiet and doesn't say anything about his food, it means it's really good and he doesn't want to share it... when I stuck my knife in it and tasted it, that was confirmed, it was deliciously creamy and garlicy. I had the souffle the first time and the French Dip the second time. My mom had a smoked salmon salad and really enjoyed that. Go for brunch, go for lunch, go for dinner. Yummy!

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.

We tried out this location on a Friday for lunch when we were running errands in the Knox-Henderson…read morearea. The decor is classic and doesn't have much fanfare which I think fits the French vibe. We sat outside on the patio and even though it was scorching outside, because of the tent-style covering and air conditioning the place was kept cool. The patio is dog friendly as well. When we got there the host was with us immediately and found us a table. I'm thinking they might've also been a manager because they were walking throughout the restaurant checking on everyone even though they weren't too busy. Really liked how diligent they were. Unfortunately, the same can't be said about our server. He was very nice and gave good recommendations when asked, but we barely saw the guy throughout our meal. The host/manager that was there came more than once to check on us and bring us anything we needed, but if he wasn't there I think we wouldn't have had anyone else come up to us besides taking the orders, dropping them off, and bringing us the check (which we had to hunt them down for). The food itself was really good thankfully. The duck was delicious and my partner loved his croque madame! I had a bite of his and immediately got jealous because I had been craving brunch and his dish fit that theme perfectly, unlike mine. I left nothing on my plate whereas he couldn't finish his because it was too much heavy food for him. We also got the truffle deviled eggs as a starter and they had great flavor, though the filling was a little dry for my taste. Nothing wrong with it since it was just a matter of personal preference. I don't know if we'll be back since the service was inconsistent, but at least it was a good meal.