In Dallas we have very few locally-owned, ultra fine-dining establishments with highly creative chefs, using primarily local ingredients. This is one of them, with Chef Casey LaRue offering a confident and bold point of view on Texas cooking. Sauvage is operating at the highest level. I have to say this is one of the most compelling dining experiences in Dallas. Sauvage is an experience for diners who enjoy creativity, surprise, and trying foods & combinations that feel unpredictable. It is an immersive, intentional dining experience. The Grand Tasting ($245) is a prix fixe menu in which you are served the chef's full vision. A chef's tasting + chef's counter is my personal favorite way to dine -- so it was perfect for our recent anniversary. Sauvage is just a few doors down from the entrance of the Statler hotel. The exterior is unassuming; you'd miss it if you didn't know it was there. This restraint feels intentional... the focus here is entirely on the food. It's the first indicator that this restaurant has specifically chosen to be food-forward and not to follow the Dallas trend of big, boisterous, and flashy. We were greeted by name (!) and seated immediately at one of the 12 counter seats. The seat size and spacing was generous and comfortable for our extended dinner. The drink menu is curated and perfect - we were especially impressed by the pairing menu ($115). Although pairings interest us, our general feeling on drink pairings is that we'd prefer to leave the "adventure" to the food side of things and drink what we like. However, this pairing menu wasn't your typical wine pairing - it looked wonderful, with a variety of wine, sake, and interesting cocktails. It made us regret driving to the restaurant rather than ridesharing. Throughout the meal we enjoyed single cocktails and champagne, and enjoyed everything we tried. Food - wow. Each dish was thoughtfully composed. The dishes were inventive without ever feeling chaotic, with many flavor pairings that challenged my palate in a good way. This may sound odd, but I truly felt like I was tasting Texas as I was eating - the wood fire grill paired with local ingredients was expertly melded into something wholly original. I've dined at Michelin restaurants all over the world, including some of the top restaurants, and I can confidently say this restaurant holds its own and firmly believe it belongs in the Michelin conversation. The most memorable dishes for me were the boar belly, the couscous rustico, and smoked wagyu. Although my personal favorite dish was the foie gras - the technical precision of this dish was out of this world. The immaculate knifework of the beet, the architectural leaf-shaped biscuits, and of course, the famous croissants - all reflected on the technical control of the chefs here. This dish reminded me of a similar one Chef Casey served at former restaurant Carte Blanche. Moving on to dessert - typically my least favorite course. We received three separate dessert dishes, each one equally refined. I loved the Zeppole, delightful fried dough, flavored with local honeycomb (I thought it was cool to see the raw honeycomb frame from my seat!). Alongside dessert, they served a small cup of local coffee and a housemade biscotti, which was a classy touch. One issue we have encountered with other tasting menus has been an early peak or a highlight so amazing, the rest of the menu dimmed in comparison. Not true here - the level of execution and flavors never wavered throughout the entire meal. From the Prima Voce course all the way to the biscotti - each and every dish was on the same excellent level. If you've ever heard that tasting menus leave you hungry, I can say with authority that is not the case here. The portions are generous for a tasting menu, so much so that I couldn't finish some of the incredible dishes, something that has never happened to me during a tasting experience. I regret having breakfast that day. Come hungry! The food is incredible and you'll want to eat every bite. If you've never had a chef's counter experience, there really isn't anything like it, especially at this level of cooking. The chefs take great care in producing each dish, and watching it happen is art in motion. The confidence in the kitchen was evident. Having the "fourth wall" broken down between table and kitchen is an experience I value and find really special. When the meal sadly had to come to an end, we were provided with a copy of the menu, to-go cookies for later, and an invitation to a nearby speakeasy. This is the kind of restaurant that defines a dining city. Dallas should be talking about Sauvage the way it talks about its most celebrated restaurants. It is difficult to understand why this restaurant is not already receiving national recognition. read more

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This was a lovely experience. We were fans of carte Blanche and had to try their new venture. We loved the small, intimate space. It wasn't stuffy or too formal. The service shines the best and we felt pampered all night. The food, of course was elegant and thoughtful. And I loved some of the wines chosen for the pairing. We were also served a cocktail that was probably my favorite item of the night. It was coconut fat soaked in bourbon over 24 hours - wow. I never venture away from wine, but this one changed my mind. I almost took a star off for the valet at the hotel, but know that's not the restaurant's fault. It took forever for them to get their act together. It really shouldn't be that hard. It's no question that you should try this experience. Just my humble opinion. read more

Decided to celebrate a special occasion at Sauvage which is the newest chapter in the Carte Blanche story and it did not disappoint. Since it was a weeknight dinner, turns out we were the only ones that night for the 8pm seating but the staff all made sure that we were well taken care of and we sure did have a blast. The interior is very cozy and intimate without feeling stuffy and the chef's table seating style is a very nice touch to complement the food and service. Food was a hit for the most part with everything very thoughtfully curated and tasty. The only two dishes that didn't really work for us was the quail in jerk sauce (quail was cooked perfectly but the sauce didn't really feel like a good fit), the lamb neck in mole just felt a little lost. All in all a great night, definitely a special occasion spot though as the bill racks up pretty quickly once you add drinks into the equation. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Sauvage felt like an upgraded continuation of Carte Blanche - which for us is an extremely good thing. (Carte Blanche was an earlier restaurant of Casey and Amy Larue's that sadly shuttered in 2024. We're thrilled to see them back at it, and in Downtown!) The food was fantastic. There was nothing (of 17 bites in about 12 courses) we didn't at least "like a lot." Many bites were loved - the kind of bites at these places where you wish you could order a whole pot of "just that one." I don't really know how to write about food, but we do like great food. We're not newbies to fancy chefs' courses or Michelin-starred feasts. So maybe our palates are experienced without being learned? But the menu will have to provide most of the description there. In any case, the food was fantastic and uniquely delivered. The smells, the wood firing, the location in the Statler (which we also think is cool), the chef's counter approach, and the "lodge" ambience all worked together to make the atmosphere unique. Plus the service was great - and the people doing the service were down-to-earth, happy to answer my nerdy questions, and very skilled. You'll have to decide if the price is worth it, but we are so glad we went and hope to save up and go again! read more

Sauvage - Menu - New American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Incredible experience at Sauvage. Everything from start to finish was delicious. Every staff member was so accommodating, kind, and passionate about curating the best dining experience for their guests. The setting was gorgeous, dimly lit, romantic, and perfect for a date night or celebrating a special occasion. We had the NA beverage pairing, and we tasted some incredible teas and mocktails - specially curated for this menu. The dishes were beautifully crafted, where you can taste the love and passion from the chefs in every bite. Looking forward to coming back, for another dining experience. If you're thinking of booking, do it! You won't regret it. read more

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It's a very intimate restaurant with only 10 or so seats all at an L shaped counter with full view of the kitchen and pass/staging area. As someone who enjoys the technical aspect of cooking this is perfect for me. It's dinner and a show! The wait staff and chef were very professional, approachable and smiles all around. The sommelier was was fun and I enjoyed that the beverage pairing is now champagne, wine, a cocktail with a nice coffee presented during final dessert vs just a wine pairing. The staff to customer ratio is very high and you can tell in the service. In summary, I think Sauvage is Carte Blanche dialed up a notch, everything is more refined and upped a little bit. Our favorite presentations were foie gras truffle, grouper and the beef rib. read more

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fabulous experience. Chef Casey LaRue goes back to the dinner style of his popups in the early 20's, before Carte Blanche. 16 fabulous bites across 10 courses, creative and several with surprising flavors. Watching the chefs searing and preparing the dishes from our bar style seating is entertaining and fascinating. I would have loved some of Chef Amy LaRue's baked delights, and I did think the caviar served on the smoked beef rib got lost in the wonderful smoke flavors and ended up only contributing brininess. Can't wait to go back next year to try a future menu! read more

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Sauvage is truly a game changer for Dallas dining. I've tried a lot of omakase experiences before and while they're usually delicious I almost always leave wishing there was just a little more food. Not here. Sauvage's 16 course omakase was not only some of the most creative, fresh, and beautifully crafted dishes I've ever had but also one of the most generous. I couldn't even finish everything which has never happened to me at an omakase. On top of the incredible food the service was absolutely outstanding. The team made the whole night feel personal, special, and effortless. Every detail was thoughtful and you could really feel the passion behind what they do. Hands down this was one of the best dining and service experiences I've ever had in Dallas and honestly anywhere. read more