Came in for appetizers for and drinks Had the hummus which was fair and salmon potato wedges which were amazing! I definately recommend this to anyone. It's a interesting twist to the loaded potato skins. Had the drink shake devils hand, it was fair. read more

Nova - Salmon potato skins - Gastropubs Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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This is an update to my original review. Went back last night for drinks and the drinks I ordered were great and the service was also great!! read more

We we're visiting from out of town and we are so happy we found this place! Such a fun vibe with amazing food and service. They have everything from comfort food to more elevated eats. Great place for foodies. We were pleasantly surprised with our last minute dinner pick finding the food was even better then we expected. That house made hot sauce on the mac and cheese was to die for! We will definitely be back when we are in the Dallas area! read more

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PERFECTION. I've come to Nova for happy hour before and had a wonderful experience with their drinks (the Pimms cup was lovely) and appetizers (the hummus plate is ). I had a chance to come to Nova again for a big group dinner and it was spectacular! The food is really good and there are several vegetarian options. I had the mushroom pasta and it was creamy, flavorful, but not overly rich. I tried some of their pizzas as well and was very impressed with their thin, crispy crust! Service was also outstanding and our food came out within 20 minutes even with the restaurant pretty packed. Parking is also straightforward. They have a small lot that fills up pretty quickly, but you can also park along the street. In the evenings I would recommend a little extra safety precautions though if you're walking down the street. Can't wait to come back again! read more

Nova - Mushroom pasta - Gastropubs Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Great places great drinks and great pizza .. was a late night vist and was able to get some food still customers service was excellent read more

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Went to Texas for the World Series and of course wanted some late night drinks and dessert. Honestly it was hard to find places that were open late and that had dessert. I figured gastropubs usually have dessert, so that's when we found Nova. I'm so glad that we did because we ended up ordering 3 desserts. 2 bread puddings and a cake. So the Pumpkin Bread Pudding is the only one I remember because it was probably one of the best desserts I've ever had. I'm sure it's only seasonal but if y'all are in the area around October get it!! It was so good my friend and boyfriend don't even like pumpkin, but it had them devouring it. My friend even licked the plate clean. The owner and waiter were extremely nice! The owner kept coming over to check on us and was cracking jokes. You can tell there was a lot of regulars that came in because everyone seemed so friendly. There are lots of tables inside and tables outside. There was even a bday gathering outside. If I'm ever back in Texas I'll definitely be coming back. read more

This place is a true hidden gem incredibly large portions very good food and the service is excellent as well

This is one of our favorite dinner places in Oakcliff!! They have the best crew to make you feel welcome and know how to wait on customers the right way!! Food is great, diverse and they always put out some amazing specials. read more

Looks can be deceiving and Nova proves this cliche correctly. Very cute place. It had this eclectic feel to it like you were in a super modern old school diner. I was digging the music. People of all different walks of life were dining there. They have quite the interesting drink menu. I'm a daring person.. give me the Wasabi Watermlon martini! One sip and bleh! Man that wasabi was strong! Umm.. on second thought I'll have a different one. Went with something a little more safe: Rosemary Crush. Ahhh much better. Very light and refreshing. My girlfriends and I shared the fried cheese appetizer bc one of them lovessss cheese. It was interesting. Two big balls filled with cheese. It really had no flavor but the tomato chutney added the kick it needed. Our entrees did take awhile to come out. I was starting to wonder. Good thing I wasn't too hungry. Roasted Garlic Hummus: This was okay - nothing special. My girlfriends were saying the hummus from Costco is better Duck Special with white bean & garlic puree: Duck was over cooked and dry. Definitely not worth the $20+ we paid for this. Gulf Shrimp Pizza: Pretty soggy... but better than the duck special. Mussels: The best out of what we got but still not worth recommending We ended up paying $40 per person which we felt was absurd for food we didn't enjoy. All of us this get one alcoholic drink but we felt robbed! I have heard good things prior to my experience here so I won't shut you out forever. I'll give you another try but give me some time to get over this disappointment. read more

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This is a cute little place near bishop art district (near all the brunch spots). They had a live band playing when we got there. Customer service wasn't great. It was okay. When we got there the main area was packed but the patio wasn't. It was good service in the beginning until they started getting busy and then we were forgotten and less service was served. We ordered fries as a side and that was forgotten. We received it at the end after we were done with our food and we asked where were they twice. Asked for hot sauce and received it when half the food was already indulged. The chicken fried pork loin was good! It's a must order. This is their signature dish. Shrimp and grits was good. The sauce had a kick to it. S & S was good too. The meat was tender and soft. Egg white omelette is a great dish for those who doesn't want any meat. It tasted refreshing. Potatoes au gratin was amazing! Chicken and waffle was okay. It wasn't amazing. I didn't like the apple cinnamon gravy. It wasn't for me. I would prefer regular white gravy and hot sauce. The chicken was basic when it came to flavor. A place to try for brunch if you're in the area. read more

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Nova is a great place to stop in for a bite before a show at the Kessler. They were very accommodating to take a last minute reservation for my party of 11, even breaking up the check. Our waitress was perfect. The food is excellent, with a wide variety of options. Supurb drink list. We ordered a couple of pizzas - pulled duck and cherrywood bacon and the four meat- and two house salads and they were all delicious, as was the crispy Brussels sprouts (amazing!). Another couple ordered a spinach pizza and it was fantastic. Lots of otheritems were served, and everyone loved everything. read more

Great neighborhood restaurant Friendly vibe Get there early on weekends Good drinks too read more

Too expensive for the amount of food you get. We will not be back. Customer service wasn't exceptional as well. read more

Super good. Mezcal Old Fashioned was a little sweeter than a traditional Old Fashioned. But it was a damn good drink. Beet salad was amazing. Watermelon and Avocado salad was amazing. Fried green tomatoes were pretty good. The tomatoes themselves were good, especially the breading. The sauce was good, but the salad shrimp didn't really add to it. I would say leave off the shrimp and add more crawfish. Also, exceptional service. Our waitress helped us through the menu and made sure we were taken care of. Great place. Will return. read more

Best kept secret in Oak Cliff right here! Everything I've ordered here is always top notch. Our personal favorite is the BLT. The house made sauce that goes on it sends it over the ledge. Everyone that has ever helped us is always so pleasant and nice and the music is always great too. Highly recommend! read more

My husband and I have been going to Nova since they opened about 10 years ago. The owners and staff are part of our community and they have always been very supportive of local causes. Many of the staff live in the neighborhood and are like family to us. The Chef never disappoints with his amazing food. The menu has something for everyone, an there are always specials offered if you want something different. Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays and the menu is great. I would recommend Nova to anyone who is looking for a casual dining experience with a friendly diverse clientele and good food. read more

Absolutely wonderful food! Hard to categorize because of the variety. Service is good no complaints-servers are usually very kind and amenable. Ambiance is nice as it's small but nicely appointed read more

This quaint little gem is a neighborhood favorite. I love a place where you can meet friendly locals and strike up an easy breezy conversation over great wine or cocktails. The menu is fun and filled with tasty apps or shareable plates. They offer weekly specials that are amazing. You are greeted by friendly staff and bartenders pay so much attention to the guests and you leave there feeling effortlessly satisfied with your visit and think about how soon you will return with friends. It's a cool spot. If I lived closer I would be a regular. read more

Holy wow! This was fantastic! Had the Devils Handshake drink, fried green tomatoes, and enchilada plate with chicken This food is so insanely great quality! The seafood was the freshest I ever had at a restaurant and the enchiladas held their authenticity while still doing something new Hats off to the chef and whoever planned the menu! The male waiter was nice but would walk off mid question Strong recommend read more

Recommended to us by a local bartender in the area and we had dinner at the bar. The customer service was outstanding they even helped us decide what we wanted to order. We started with the frog legs being from South Georgia. I think they're very delicious. JD the bartender talked to us like we have been friends forever I ordered the carbonara for dinner and it was absolutely delicious 10 out of 10 recommend especially when he made sure my wine glass never was empty!!!! Will be back for sure read more

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I was amazed that the kitchen was open late , Perfect for Late night Date! Server did inform us of a Late night Menu which is totally fine. Appetizer - Smoked Salmon Potato Skins , Thumbs up , def recommend it for adults and of course if your a fan of Salmon ! Entree- Pesto Chicken Pizza. Absolutely loved it , fresh basil , so cheesy !! My favorite !! Loved it !!! read more

Nova - Gastropubs Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Amazing food!! Service was great. If you get the chance to meet with JD your dinner experience will be elevated. We tried different plates. The grilled romaine, hummus, butternut squash, and chicken fried pork loin were our favorite. However nothing we ordered disappointed. If you are anywhere near, please come here, you will be excited you came here too!! read more

Looks and feels like an old diner inside. Ordered the only affordable thing on the menu, a pizza, and it was delicious. One pizza is the perfect amount for splitting/sharing with someone else. Not sure I'd go back to order anything else, but would def go back for a pizza. read more

The worst to go bagging service EVER. The server "Andres" was asked to kindly bag the BLT and fries. There was fries for three servings. When we go home there was 2 French fries in the container. Really disappointing considering we spent over $90 on 2 meals at this place. Never going back there again. All he had to do was empty to plates unto the to go container. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT. I have a lot of family in oak Cliff and won't be coming back to this place. AVOIDABLE. It took server 7mins to arrive at table. Over half the tables were empty. read more

Nova - Where are the French fries? We sent back over 40-50. Cheap for what we paid there. Texas Size BLT Sandwich - Gastropubs Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Few things in dining are more tragic than pretension - being pretentious but failing at it being among those more calamitous things. Nova, a quaint yet bustling gastropub in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, accomplishes every feat the pretentious eatery aims to - without being pretentious itself. Located in an area undergoing gentrification, this establishment is, itself, "gentrifying" dishes once considered to be less-than-plebeian fare. Before getting into the food something must be said about the service. Nova, in my humble and little-traveled opinion, gets the service as right as it gets the food. It ascends whatever the hospitality norm is for the area and sets a new standard. The Front Of House (FOH) here is peculiar in that the wait staff and management have actually eaten the food, know what's in it, and know how it is prepared. I overheard shocking exchanges between patron and host where questions about menu items were answered intelligently and with confidence. We were seated by Darren, a manager who didn't come across as being so. He didn't receive us with any patronizing zeal. It was a simple "Welcome to Nova..." accompanied with his name - an authentic and friendly touch. Our waiter/bartender was Craig, the apparent FOH alpha male. I was impressed at how women seated at the bar followed him with their eyes as he moved between conversations effortlessly - remembering where he left off with every patron. His communication and wait style had that lilt about it that one sees in film noir. He, too, was real about things. Now, to the food. We started with the Smoked Salmon Potato Skins. While I didn't take the time to identify the variety of potato, I was surprised to see that the Chef had the temerity to put the salmon on top! And it wasn't grocery store salmon, either. It was not salty, far from mushy, and tasted like fish without being "fishy". The potatoes, whatever their pedigree, were cooked perfectly. I was able to cut into the spuds with the side of my fork and use it to spear some of the mixed baby greens the dish was served with. "Fried Louisiana Oysters" was our next sampling. I can't tell you how poorly named this dish is. I have a suggestion: name it "Erotic Oysters Cooked in Sex Juice". I don't know how the oysters are sourced, but I can tell you that if they came out of a jar full of slimy, decomposing "liquor", Chef Eric Spigner has done a masterful job at hiding that fact. I asked that they be fried soft, as I am allergic to overcooked seafood - it makes me break out in "I'm never coming back"s. Next up: Low Country Red Rice and Andouille Sausage. The dish is basically jambalaya but, unlike most contemporary versions of it, was not dominated by tomatoes and an intolerable amount of spicy pepper. It was made with converted rice, but, to its credit, the rice was cooked "al dente" and I found not one broken grain. I wasn't looking for one, though - I'm just sayin'. Cheese Grits. I have never had two exactly alike, especially at a restaurant. The Palmetto Oro Italiano Cheese Grits with Sweet Onion Fennel Marmalade was, by my findings, perfect. I didn't know what "Oro Italiano" cheese was, so I googled it. I still don't know what it is, but IDGAF. The grits were too damned good for me to waste time laboring over the provenance of its ingredients. The "Mac & Cheese with Cherrywood Bacon and Asheville Hot Sauce", cooked with Orecchiette pasta, was one of my favorites of the evening, second only to the grits. The pasta was cooked flawlessly. The sauce itself may have had four cheeses in it, for all I know. What I can be certain of is that by the time we got this dish we were stuffed and even after it had gotten cold the sauce was still a SAUCE, and not a clump of cheese separating from whatever oils were present in it. The Asheville hot sauce, drizzled over the top of the dish, gave the zest and tang to it that I didn't even realize was missing. It wasn't until my second or third spoonful that I encountered it and I confess I was eager to taste more of it. So, that short missive is my take on Nova. The service is above par. The food is exemplary. The ambience is familially "loud". The doors will see my silhouette again - soon. read more

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This place has really great food (especially brunch) and drinks. The Happy Hour is kind of weird because it only covers their signature cocktails but the price is pretty good so you can't really complain. read more

Nova is by far one of my favorite places in Dallas. Great wine selection, innovative yet classic food, and an amazing staff. So thankful to have them in the neighborhood! read more

Great place. JDs a gentleman and great owner. Great food. Great environment. Calm never rowdy.

I went for dinner with my friend and the experience was shocking. The waitress coughed in her hands numerous times and various tables. She rubbed her hands through her hair multiple times and rubbed her rear end... NEVER ONCE WASHING HER HANDS. She reset tables and services drinks and food with unsanitary hands. She then put her hands inside the fruit station on the bar to put coffee beans in my espresso martini and never once did she wash her hands. I didn't drink it. She then brought straws with her hands all over them. The food came out and it was cold. By that time I was grossed out completely. I paid for my food because I didn't want any confrontation but this was a disgusting experience. It only takes 30 seconds to wash your hands. She should have been conscious of her spread of germs. Horrible horrible experience. A waste of $40. Please ensure you monitor the cleanliness of this restaurant because it's a breeding ground for germs. read more

Nova - Espresso Martini - Gastropubs Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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This was our first visit back since the owner made homophobic comments and it was disappointing. The service was not good. Our waiter didn't check on us after our food arrived and we sat for ten minutes trying to flag someone down to help with an overcooked burger. A different waiter finally came over and offered to have the burger redone. The person who delivered that left the plate at the table and left without a word. Original waiter didn't check on us until my friend was on the last bite of the new burger, which still wasn't very good but we were too hungry to wait again. They did comp the burger, to be fair. On top of that, my favorite dish has been reduced from two potato skins with salmon to just one measly potato skin cut into 4 pieces and very light on the salmon. It tasted great but not worth it for the price. read more

I went for brunch on a Sunday. There was live music which I greatly appreciated. I was able to relax and enjoy a good meal; even though it was a small dining room it didn't feel crowded at all. I had the chilaquiles and roasted beet salad, everything was delicious and fresh. I didn't try any cocktails but my date enjoyed his drink. read more

Have been here several times, always had great service. Never a bad meal, even in a group. Can't say enough good things about this place

This is such a hidden gem. It's a cozy neighborhood spot with amazing food and great service. The Mac and cheese and Brussels sprouts are a must! read more

We had been meaning to check this place out for a while; our first visit was finally prompted by a huge power outage throughout our neighborhood and beyond. We arrived, JD met us at the door and got to a nice booth. Brittany arrives immediately and begins her great service by rushing a couple of our favorite local brews to the table. After the destruction at home, we didn't have any preconceived notions about what to order. We started with the Crispy Brussels and the Roasted Cauliflower. The brussies were delicious with the bacon, bleu cheese and cranberries. I was very pleasantly surprised by the cauliflower; while I think I know a little bit about food, I had never encountered a royal trumpet mushroom...I'm a new convert. For the main, we decided on the 4-meat pizza. It was straight ahead simple, delicious pizza. While probably perfect for two, we ended up taking a couple of pieces home. Then we met the proprietor, Darren. He answered a lot of question about the cuisine and storm damage at his place. A great guy, he made us try their hummus...he said it was the best. It's prepared fresh with roasted garlic and is served with a tomato/cuke salad. While different, it's as good as 'A's! Darren also told us that one of their most popular entrees is the Chicken-Fried Pork Loin, so when we came back a week later, that's what I ordered. It's served with a spicy Italian sausage gravy on top of a bed of mashed potatoes. It was very tasty, but it's not my thing; I want to try some other things on the menu. On this second visit, 'A' got the salmon salad special and was totally happy! We love this neighborhood joint even though it's not exactly our neighborhood. Also, I read comments about the pace of service. Be patient, everything is chef-prepared. read more

Nova - Gastropubs Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Service food and staff and beyond compare! Come here. It's a great local hang out. Bring a unicorn and I bet Jody will buy you a drink!!

Brought my mom in for Mother's Day after a failed Groupon attempt. I couldn't be happier we made it in. It was late, which was perfect because everything else was closed and the hours for this Gastropub. The ambiance was super nice. Lights were dim so it created a romantic vibe! Our waiter, JD, was incredible. We sat us and immediately began to tell us about the items off the menu. A dish that consisted of quail, greens and red rice. This menu boast duck! A few other menu items I looked over included pulled duck & cherrywood bacon pizza. The seared duck, c.a.b. bone-in (has crab butter) and let's not roll over the duck confit raviolini. Ended up with secret menu quail dish and the four meat pizza that was recommended. The quail was juicy and the skin savory. The rice was stacked on bottom of the greens and then the quail on top. I enjoyed the dish however I wish everything was separated. The greens were AMAZING. Seasoned to perfection with a very slight crunch! The rice with the quail was a perfect pair as well. The pizza was delicious. Spicy Italian sausage, hamburger, pepperoni and sorpressato. Look at Gawd! The cheese definitely had the strong effect too. I couldn't be happier with our choice. :) I'll be back for the fantastic customer service and amazing food. read more

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Nova is like home, but better. The service is wonderful, food is delicious, and there's always someone there who I know and am happy to see. Salmon potato skins and chicken fried pork loin are definitely favorites and they have upped their game with weekend specials. I have never had a a bad experience here. read more

So it's Friday night, a friend invites me to dinner to this place called Nova. "Sounds fancy," I reply in a text back to him. I throw on some lipstick and strappy heels and I'm out the door. I pull up to the restaurant and tilt my head in confusion. This is Nova? A star showing a sudden large increase in brightness and then slowly returning to its original state over a few months. That's the definition of Nova. The shanty building I pulled up to didn't match this description. Parking is limited, so I find a spot on the street and make my way towards the restaurant. It was like IHOP conceived with Midnight Rambler while watching Stranger Things. That's some vivid imagery, eh?--still so hard to explain. The place is a dim lit diner with contemporary flare, however the atmosphere gave me an unexplained 1980's sensation. Plenty of seating, but it still felt quaint, and the menu options didn't exceed 25--love small menus. I got the smoked bacon and duck pizza with Memphis BBQ sauce. Crust was light, airy but the crunch would've awakened Sleeping Beauty. The duck was moist, rich--definitely more of a confit. Blake was our server and made sure Tito's was the victor in my vodka water ratio :) I could so see Nova being added to my repertoire--it's just more of a jeans and chucks type place. read more

Wow! Juan!! Can you believe it? I can! Incredible services, this man catered to my every need. Hospitably? An understatement. The margarita pizza is to die for. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Nova - Gastropubs Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Best neighborhood restaurant. Meatloaf Wednesday! Is the bomb! Great cocktails and Pizza too. read more

Nova - Beat meatloaf Wednesday ever!!! - Gastropubs Near Me - Dallas, Texas