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    Pangea

    3.6 (83 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Closed • 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Fried catfish and grits
    Stella B.

    We ended up at Pangea after our original brunch plans fell through, and unfortunately, this will probably be our first and last visit. Walking in, I was actually really impressed with the atmosphere. The front seating area is enclosed almost like a garden room or sunroom, and it's really pretty. The inside is a little darker, but still has a nice aesthetic. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to the atmosphere. Teran ordered the hot honey chicken and waffles, and I originally ordered the oxtail and grits, but they were out of oxtail, so I switched to the fried catfish and grits with a side of scrambled eggs and cheese. First, they brought Teran regular chicken and waffles instead of the hot honey version. They corrected it, but the chicken was still pretty dry. Also, their chicken option is chicken tenders, which was a little disappointing because we were expecting more of a traditional chicken-and-waffles type of meal. The waffles were probably one of the strangest parts of the meal. They were extremely chewy and rubbery. I literally could not cut through mine with a fork and had to use a knife. Even trying to move the waffles around the plate was difficult because of how tough and chewy they were. My catfish was also very disappointing. The fillet was oddly thick -- much thicker than any catfish fillet I've ever had -- to the point that the texture and appearance seemed unusual. I included a picture because it's hard to explain. More importantly, it had a very unpleasant old/dirty taste. I've eaten plenty of catfish before and have never had it taste like this. The grits were actually the best part of my meal. They were creamy and tasted good, although they were listed as jalapeño grits and I didn't really see or taste any jalapeño or spice. I asked for hot sauce and was told they were out. Instead, I was brought verde sauce and buffalo wing sauce. I wasn't really sure what I was supposed to do with verde sauce on grits, so I ended up pouring buffalo sauce over the catfish just to try to cover the flavor. Eventually, I removed the catfish altogether and just tried to eat the grits. They ultimately cleared my plate with almost the entire meal still on it. The restaurant itself is visually very nice, and I really wanted to enjoy it, but between the incorrect order, dry chicken, rubbery waffles, questionable-tasting catfish, being out of both oxtail and hot sauce, and the overall food quality, there just wasn't enough here for us to want to return.

    Nicole T.

    Pangea is a beautifully decorated restaurant that seems like a hot-spot for celebrating special occasions. People were dressed up and the vibe was lively. It was hard to carryon a conversation due to the noise level, so keep that in mind. We made a reservation, but we did have to wait a little bit to get our table. When we did, our waitress was friendly and explained the menu to us. I ended up ordering the empanadas and a caesar salad. Both were just ok, and I wouldn't recommend it. Everyone else at the table enjoyed their food, so I wouldn't recommend definitely try something else the next time I visit.

    Potato Hash
    Brandon W.

    Always great food at Pangea. Never had anything I didn't like off the menu. We went early for brunch so hardly anyone there. Server and management we good at serving the group

    Krystal D.

    I don't know... I may have been irritated trying to find parking for 20 damn minutes and it clouded my tastebuds lol But I was underwhelmed with the food. I was reeeealllyy looking forward to trying Pangea for a while and it was "just okay" to me. For now, I'm gonna say 3.5 stars, but I'd come back to give it another chance. The parking situation is horrible though. And no valet???

    Corn bread
    Yuwa A.

    Amazing, Amazing, Amazing... Visiting Dallas for the weekend and my sister suggested Pangea. Restaurant is located downtown. The restaurant is really beautiful and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. We sat in the padio and I remember the music and whose I can tell you is that the music was such a vibe. We were greeted. Menu was presented and I was very surprised to see that the new was ever easy to read. Then for some reason we all ordered 5 different dishes and can I tell you that every single dish was so good!!! The taste to the flavor to the quantity of the food. Let's not talk about dessert or the appetizer. Everything was 10/10. We met the chef and he was so nice. We told him we were so impressed. So if you haven't been here yet o highly recommend. Enjoy the pictures xxx

    Susan J.

    Now THIS is how you do downtown! From the elegant outdoor A/C patio to the flower wall with the full-length mirror (because every girl and her bestie need a selfie spot), y'all absolutely understood the assignment. The bar selection was on point, and that 140oz juicy steak was everything. I give the revamped Downtown Lo-Cal a solid ! The DJ was dropping hit after hit, the waitress was serving shot after shot, and those "not your mama's" spicy greens had sweat beads forming on my forehead. Whew! Listen, even though it was a Thursday, you would've thought it was Club Cirque in there. (If you know, you know.) Major kudos to Chef Kevin for creating a beautiful space and serving even better food. I'll definitely be back!

    Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake
    Renee I.

    My first time back since to they moved and re-opened. The customer service was pretty good and attentive. We went on a week night so it wasn't packed, but the vibe was very intimate. We the crab cakes as an appetizer, and it was tasty. I would order again. For my entree, I got the Jerk Roasted Lamb Shank. It comes spicy so be mindful. The spice wasn't too much, it was very tolerable. The Lamb was tender and seasoned well, however, there was more fat than I expected. I also had a side of broccoli, my favorite- ah it was so good! Overall a good meal. For dessert, I had the Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake. When it's warm-hot it's 5/5 stars; semi rich and delicious. I would come back again, for dinner or brunch.

    Cowboy roll
    Maya H.

    The ambiance was a 10/10 from initial walk in. Low lighting but not too low, music wasn't too loud either. Our waiter, Charlie, was attentive and once we realized how good everything on the menu looked - he reassured us that everything was good. We stuck to appetizers because we were almost full before ordering entrees. I highly recommend the atlas which is their spin on a Hugo spritz, the cowboy roll and shrimp & crab dip and the oxtail empanada. We plan to go back for entrees!

    Mimosas
    Olivia A.

    Pangea has my heart! This new location is back and better than ever. From the stunning patio area to the insides beautiful interior.... This place will definitely be a staple for my summer especially given the new central location. I went for the brunch this time and I tried the breakfast tacos. They were good but I did have to order extra bacon for the texture I prefer. I definitely want to go again for the catfish, shrimp and grits. Overall, this was a good visit, friendly waiter and I know this will be a regular spot for me. I recommend everyone try the brunch AND the dinner menu for a full experience of what Pangea has to offer.

    I went there for my birthday!
    Debbie S.

    If you haven't been here to eat you're missing out! The service was excellent! The owner was friendly and very inviting. He reminds me of Step Curry! The food was great too! I had the snow crab claws!!! They were so good I never made it to the rest of the menu! I had two orders! Sooooooo good! The restaurant is beautiful inside!

    Kayla T.

    I wish I could've given this place five stars today, but there was a lot of hiccups in our service. Our server forgot to put our orders in twice and so there was a long waiting time before we got our appetizer and additional bread. I received my salmon entrée, and my guests did not receive their entrée until another 15 minutes later. A manager came over to comp our appetizer, which was really nice, but we were not the only table at the restaurant tonight that complained about the service. And we were one of five tables in the entire restaurant so it wasn't busy but service was very subpar. My meal would've been great had my mashed potatoes not been cold when they came out. Overall, everyone was extremely nice. I just wish the service and operations was a little better.

    Brandy V.

    I wish they had stayed in Garland. Having to drive to Dallas means dealing with traffic, paying for parking, and trying to find a parking spot. The food and drinks were really good, but the biggest downside was the gnats and flies. We started on the patio, but they were so bad that we decided to move inside, thinking it would be better. Unfortunately, it was even worse. The flies and gnats were constantly landing on our food, making it difficult to enjoy our meal. At that point, I just wanted a to-go box. I hope they can get the pest issue under control because the food was definitely worth coming back for, but the dining experience wasn't enjoyable with so many bugs.

    Miya B.

    Located in the heart of downtown Dallas off Pacific Avenue, I recently visited the new Pangea location to support the owner, a professional colleague. The ambiance is beautiful -- modern, polished, and welcoming. From the moment we arrived, everything was well organized and we were seated immediately. The customer service was excellent throughout the visit. During brunch, I ordered "The Classic," which was well prepared and enjoyable. Later in the day when the dinner menu reopened at 4 PM (we were already there), my friend ordered the pasta while I tried the mac and cheese -- both were flavorful and satisfying. The drinks were great as well; I had a martini and a tequila sunrise. Our bartender, Will, was professional, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. Next time, I definitely plan to return in the evening and try the stuffed salmon, as the dinner menu has always been appealing. Overall, between the atmosphere, service, and food quality, this establishment earns a 10/10 from me. I'll absolutely be back.

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