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    Salum Restaurant

    4.2 (211 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Closed • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Quiet
    Romantic
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Pan Seared Halibut and Grilled Beef Tenderloin
    Robert M.

    Never a bad meal or experience at Salum. Ambiance, service, and food are always perfect. I appreciate that they are willing to split entrees and do the plating in the back for a nominal charge so we don't have to deal with it at the table. If nothing else it makes for better looking review photos! Today's special was "surf & turf": Pan seared halibut with grilled beef tenderloin. Also had the grilled octopus appetizer. Delicious! Don't just "consider dining here"... DO IT!

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    Rickster Z.

    I'm notorious for holding grudges against popular restaurants in Dallas. For eateries that I've frequented which have gained a reputation for their menu, ambience, or simply the place to see and be seen and they've been around long enough, sooner or later, they'll do something to raise my ire. And when they do, there's a good chance that I'll never darken their door again. It might be that one night of neglectful service (that's the big one) or reservations that really mean an hour wait or being seated next to the kitchen after they previously promised a specific table. I could rattle off a list of joints that most people love that I've learned to hate. However, for Salum, despite being open for over 15 years and dozens of visits that I've made since they first threw open the doors, I've always had a consistently great experience. They've never landed on my naughty list. Salum's easy on the eyes with a full bar and an open kitchen. It's perhaps a twenty-table affair, give or take. The crowd has generally been a little tony...maybe due to it's location close to the Park Cities. The menu is characterized as American contemporary with a selection of small plates, salads, sandwiches, and entrees. I've never been dissatisfied with a dish; my last selection was a baked Moroccan Chicken over roasted vegetables and saffron yoghurt. It was a hit. Service is prompt and I can't recall a flaw that I can remember when I put on the ole thinking cap. Parking is a little tight, but they have valet (at least when we've been there), so why do you care? Perhaps, one of the best endorsements for the joint was recently heard from one of the valet attendants who indicated they've never heard a complaint from a guest. So two thumbs up for Salum. I'd give it three, but for some reason, I'm limited to just the two.

    Salmon Florentine was amazing!!

    My go to spot for a great dinner when in Dallas. It never disappoints. Great food, great service, a pleasant staff. What more could you ask for? A hidden gem.

    The peanut butter chocolate crème brûlée was absolute perfection.
    Leslie T.

    If you are looking for an exceptional dining experience in a casual-yet-elegant setting, this is your place. Chef/owner Abraham Salum changes the menu monthly, serving up creative continental cuisine for every taste. On a recent visit, two friends and I eagerly shared samples from each other's plates, indulging in the Texas goat cheese and house made pate appetizers, followed by seared scallops over lentil purée, pan roasted halibut with pesto Parmesan risotto, and the most tender and flavorful pork cheeks braised with beer and molasses one could want. Kicking myself for not snapping pics during dinner, but definitely save room for dessert. The peanut butter crème brûlée was beyond heavenly! The cozy, uptown restaurant is equally suitable for a business dinner or date night. Highly recommend.

    Thai oysters
    Tommy C.

    Service was amazing and so was the food. I'm not going into a lot of detail but damn you are missing out if you don't try this place.

    Mayfield N.

    This restaurant is quickly becoming my family's go-to for special occasions. Everything we've had there has been DIVINE: the lamb, the fish, the soups, the pastas, and the best gluten-free burgers I've ever had! Last night, I got the steak frites, and it was like a poem in my mouth. Plus great ambiance and excellent service. You can't go wrong eating here!

    My cup of delicious tomato basil soup.
    Lori W.

    Group of 13, business dinner. First time visit. Beautiful space, genuine hospitality. Told myself I would NOT eat any bread as I am trying to reduce my carb intake. Well...when that homemade warm bread arrived with perfect unsalted butter, I devoured mine. Memorable evening with multiple shared appetizers including mussels, a personal favorite. Perfectly cooked Halibut with ...yes! Fiddleheads! Tomato basil soup which was outstanding. Dessert. Wayyy too full until our table ordered the creme brûlée & bread pudding. All of a sudden I had plenty of room for dessert. Save room for dessert. Always great to support an independent restaurant owner. So much talent here. What a treat!!

    Scallops
    Esme V.

    Appetizer of fried green tomatoes stuffed with crab was quite tasty. Mains - was a mixed review. The scallops were amazing - buttery delicate morsels. But they were sitting on dirt. Ok, it was actually lentils and corn. But to say they didn't pair well with the scallops is an understatement. Might be fine in their own if they'd been seasoned but as they were they were very bland. The lamb was horribly overcooked. So sad! Pretty dry and again they were not well seasoned. But the mushroom bread pudding was divine!! I could have eaten three and been happy. It was certainly the highlight of the meal!! Side dish we tried was risotto. The risotto itself was pretty good - creamy and perfectly cooked. But served with black beans and not even a hint of herbs... or butter... or shallots or even enough salt. Very underwhelming! I've had better beans and rice at a cheap Mexican restaurant! Dessert was ok but quite pedestrian. Brownies with dried cherries and a tiny scoop of ice cream. Service was stellar!! Overall, I was very disappointed considering the reviews I'd heard and the price point. No alcohol and the tab for 2 was over $130. I would not go back again. I can think of many places I could get a better meal, with better seasoned food and better combinations of flavors!

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