The Common Table (DFW Area) How Did We Get Here? Somewhere between "just grabbing a bite" and curating a whole vibe... you realize not every table is common. And this one? Understood the assignment. I landed at The Common Table looking for something easy--but what I got was an experience that felt intentional, social, and just elevated enough to make you stay longer than planned. Let's get into it. The Atmosphere: Indoor-outdoor energy with a patio that breathes. Dim lighting, soft conversation, a little buzz--but never overwhelming. It's giving: date night, business casual meet-up, or "let's decompress after a long day" energy. The Menu: Extensive--but not chaotic. From elevated comfort food to curated cocktails, it's clear this place is designed for options and experience. This isn't fast dining--it's stay a while dining. The Crowd: A mix of professionals, creatives, and people who understand that where you go matters just as much as what you order. Translation? You're in the right room. The Experience: Easy flow. Good pacing. The kind of place where conversation lingers and no one is rushing you out the door. And honestly... that's rare. Final Thought: If you're anywhere near DFW and looking for a space that balances elevated without trying too hard--this is your move. Because sometimes the best places aren't the loudest... they're the ones that feel right the moment you walk in. And somehow, some way... we ended up exactly where we were supposed to be. -- How Did We Get Here? read more

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I came here for dinner to celebrate getting a new job, and it was my first visit. The space is a bit small but cozy, and I loved the celebrity photos covering the walls and even the ceiling. We started with the spicy Philly egg rolls and calamari. Both were flavorful, and the sauces had a nice kick. I ordered the Cajun chicken pasta, which tasted good, but the pasta was overcooked. The same issue came up with my daughter's mac and cheese. With how saucy both dishes were, an al dente noodle would have been better, but it wasn't a dealbreaker. Service was good, and everyone else enjoyed their meals. The real highlight was the music bingo happening during our visit. We played, won a round, and walked away with a $25 gift card, so we'll definitely be back to try other items. read more

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We had a pretty large group. This restaurant was suggested to our group since we had several with in our group that either deal with celiac or wheat allergies. However, the server upon inquiring about that menu was completely clueless and we waited about 10 minutes before she came back and essentially told us that we could have salads without croutons and using balsamic vinegar instead of the suggested dressing, short ribs without sauce or the salmon dish without sauce. I ended up ordering the grilled chicken Caesar salad without croutons I do have to say that the chicken was so dry. My husband had the salmon dish with the sauce and he said that was amazing. They did offer kids options, but apparently didn't have a menu that we could look at. The waitress rambled off the list and we just kind of went with that so one of my children had a cheeseburger with fries and the other had quesadilla. We were a little surprised that the quesadilla did not come with a side, especially since it was geared towards a kids menu. However, this quesadilla was huge. Now they did have a gluten-free lava cake that the four of us had split, which was quite tasty. The restaurant space is very tightly packed with chairs and tables. They really didn't have easy. I always to access the bathrooms. It was a very tight fit so whenever one of the kids needed to use the restroom. It felt like we were playing pinball, bumping off the chairs of other customers. The biggest wind was that they did have one of my husband's favorite after dinner drink - Licor 43 with espresso. Carajillo. So that was a huge win. read more

Popped in on a Wednesday for a snack since I've been wanting to check this place out since they opened. The first vibe was that it was definitely more of a nighttime place to go. Service was slow even with one other couple there besides us. Our waiter, don't know his name because he didn't introduce himself, was inpersonable. We ordered the Chicken Philly Egg Roles, which were crispy on the outside and doughy on the inside. Huge gut bombs for us. Loved the design of the restaurant and the sizes of the bar and patio, but not sure if I would pay them another visit. read more

Causal dining spot located at District 121 Menu offers a variety of items, my husband loves the chicken fried ribeye. Outdoor patio 10/10 Food 8/10 Service 7/10 read more

The Common Table - Chicken fried ribeye - Sports Bars Near Me - Mckinney, Texas

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Love their cosmopolitans and $1 mini martinis! The customer service is always so friendly. I love their patio the most, so I recommend sitting outside if you can! I'll be back :)))) read more

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The ambiance is very chill, like a sophisticated sports bar with hip hop tunes. The breakfast was great, loved the Texas shaped waffles and their home style potatoes were crispy and flavorful. Caitlin is a GREAT server! She is super witty & has so much personality. read more

The Common Table - Common breakfast; waffle, bacon& scramble eggs w/cheese - Sports Bars Near Me - Mckinney, Texas

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Kobe provided one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time. From the moment we were seated, he was welcoming, attentive, and incredibly professional. He knew the menu well and made great recommendations that turned out to be excellent.Kobe checked on us at just the right times, made sure our drinks were always filled, and kept everything running smoothly without ever making us feel rushed. His positive attitude and attention to detail truly stood out. Great service can completely elevate a meal, and Kobe definitely did that for us. If you visit this restaurant, I highly recommend asking for him. We'll definitely be back!" read more

Went to the patio with my dog as there is a gate and thought it common practice to walk though said gate as opposed through the indoor area. Was completely ignored by the server attending the patio who had only three tables outside ( one being right next to where i was sitting and visibly scrolling through the menu via my phone) When i approached him and asked how to participate politely in getting service when i have my dog with me, he straight lied and said "oh i didnt see you"...bullsh, i was sitting next to one of your tables you touched 3 times! High prices, trash service (sometimes, ive been there before and had good service, but 3/29 evening, clown shoes) so, there's that. Most likely wont be going back. read more

The Common Table - Patiently waiting for 15 minutes until we had to approach a server myself. - Sports Bars Near Me - Mckinney, Texas

We walked in and were seated immediately. The ambiance was chill yet hip. They had some good music playing, football on the tvs and I really liked the variety of photos of music artists. Our waitress was really nice and helpful when they messed up my order. Cajun chicken 7/10: Two of the orders came out cold and had to be sent back and mine came out without the grits. But our waitress got all that taken care of. Flavor wise it was decent. The chicken was cooked well and the grits weren't stiff. Chicken and waffles 8/10: person enjoyed this dish overall. No real complaints. The portion was a decent size and the chicken had ok flavor. read more

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I've been here a couple of times before and the service has always been somewhat subpar, but we decided to come back because we enjoyed the vibe during hip hop brunch. Unfortunately, today's service was horrible. Our waitress acted as if we were an inconvenience from the start. She took our drink order and didn't return with them for about 15 minutes. After taking our food order, she essentially avoided our table for nearly an hour. About 30 minutes later, the food finally arrived -- but one meal was missing. Instead of checking in like most servers would, she continued to avoid our table. After trying to flag her down for around 10 minutes, I had to get up and find her myself to let her know the order was missing. Her response was, "What'd she have?" -- with no apology or concern, just an annoyed tone. She said she would "go see if it's on the ticket," then came back a few minutes later and said, "Well it's on the ticket, so I don't know where it is." At that point, we asked for the missing item to be removed from the bill and requested the check. She disappeared again for several minutes and returned with a tablet that didn't work (which I understand isn't necessarily her fault), but there was still no apology, no empathy, and no effort to make the situation right. We will not be returning and won't be recommending this place to others. read more

I absolutely love this place. I love the location more than anything. It's always something going on at this location some type of event, but the vibe is the bomb and the food is good as well. I visited this place from time to time for brunch ! read more

Came here for breakfast with my son his girlfriend. Food was acceptable, but unless you want to go to a restaurant that has hip-hop and rap, music blasting so loudly that you can't talk to your table mates, this is not the place for you!! read more

Hip hop brunch Saturday and Sunday goes hard. Bring your people and vibe to old school jams. I had the short rib hash with a poached egg and it went dumb. Highly recommend!!! The service was good, the music was magical and the dish was well-executed. Also if you haven't had a carajillo coffee do yourself a favor. Better than mimosas if you're a dude or even a normal espresso martinist. read more

= FOOD Ok first sorry to use/say this acronym.....but OMG. The food here was soooo yummy!!!!! I ordered the chicken fried steak with scrambled eggs with breakfast potatoes and again....OMG! SOOOO GOOD! So yummi-licious!!!! Oh and the size of that CFS is GINORMOUS!!!! I had to bring it home. Even after having some at the restaurant, I still had enough for two more servings! It's not for the weak either, it's very peppery. YUMM! From the brunch menu, we enjoyed: --whiskey buttered pretzel bites --CFS, scrambled eggs & breakfast potatoes (had lots of veggies! Yum!) --Grilled Cheese -- classic Benedict = SERVICE/WAITSTAFF 1. Consider yourself super lucky if you LB tends to your table. She is a sweetheart! She's kind, friendly, patient and respectful. TBT I haven't experienced her level of care & kindness from waitstaff in a very long time. We loved her! She's a gem! 2. Someone else brings out your food and the way they do it is almost an art form. They don't make it this big display of showmanship, a big fuss where you're embarrassed by the "spotlight" which is way nice. I'm sure those who love to be the center of attention won't like it though. = AMBIANCE We went on a Saturday for brunch and the theme was hip hop. Which was fun and energetic. I LOVED IT!!!! Now I say this with the upmost & sincerest consideration for children and only for children. I DO NOT RECOMMEND taking a baby, a toddler, nor a child who can't sit still because then you're just being selfish. Our young teenager went with us and quite honestly not sure I'd take a child younger than that. First the music is blaring so it would be challenging for the parent to tenderly care for the child and second, bc it feels like a place where grown ups go to escape. In closing....HELL YEAH I RECOMMEND THIS PLACE Hope LB tends to your table! Enjoy! read more

Although the food was good, it took a lot of work to cut with a knife duller than a butter knife. Also music way to LOUD. Waitress was very helpful although she was unable to do any thing with either read more

Great time on a mellow Saturday night. Everyone was at the Irish bars, but Brooke still made common table a great time. The short Hispanic DJ was pretty fire also. read more

This is a vibey brunch spot for sure! Most of their menu is drinks. They have pretty cool mimosa towers you can get too! The music is great and they even have a dj. Everyone working was very friendly. We ordered an app of wings and then the chicken and waffles, short rib hash and then mimosas with 1 bottle house Champagne and pineapple juice. The food took a long time and they got my order wrong. They brought me out the blackened chicken with cheesy grits instead if the short rib hash. I tried it and i found it to be underwhelming. The grits didnt have any flavor and the chicken was just ok. The wings we got extra crispy with asian sauce. They were light on sauce and it was like white people asian - maybe. Not great. I tried a bite of the chicken and waffles my friend ordered and it was ok, not great. My short rib hash that eventually came out was really really good. I had a weird interaction with our server. Normally when a place makes the wrong food or drink they ask you if you want to keep it since they have to toss it anyway. Our server was like no i have to take it. I didn't think it was great but i would have eaten it later instead of having it thrown out. Anyway, i just thought that was weird and kind of shady. I got a free birthday shot so that was fun. read more

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met up with another couple last sunday for brunch. we love hip hop but the music was beyond loud inside and outside. it is hard to have a convo without shouting. it was 12:30 and felt like a club but wasn't as fun as a club. our server was the nicest man. we sat in the patio. the drinks were good. the food was subpar and not a great selection for brunch. the cobb salad was not great. the grits were good. the short rib mash was good. the pigs in a blanket app was beyond terrible. they were cold, the sausage was dry and the bread was burned and dry. definitely would not spend my Sunday here again. read more

The Common Table - Sausage appetizer was dry and old. It was also served cold. - Sports Bars Near Me - Mckinney, Texas

We love the patio and Happy Hour. The prices are great before 6 on drinks and apps. The lemon pepper wings are great! I struggle to find entrees that are good. I've gotten the grilled chicken salad twice and both times the chicken was overcooked and dry. I even told the server the 2nd time to make sure they don't over cook it. So I won't be ordering that again. I think I'll stick to the happy hour menu. read more

Love this spot! We have been here a few times during HH and they have AWESOME specials. In fact, part of me wants to go today because of the weather (12/8/2023 at 75 DEGREES?!?!) Ambiance - 5/5 - I have never been inside haha. We take our pup and sit outside. There is a turf area for the kids, so we go out there afterwards. There are other places to eat in this area as well. Staff - 5/5 - Very friendly, courteous and timely. They make sure we are good to go. Food/Drink - What we ordered: Drinks - Smoke & Mirrors - $7 HH - 5/5 - Comes out in with a glass lid on top to preserve the smoke. Great presentation and even better flavor. Must get if you are a drinker. Food - Daily Flatbread - $7 - Hopefully you go on a meat day, but can't beat a $7 flatbread. Chicken Quesadillas - $7 - 5/5 - HUGE Portion. Must get. Garlic Knot Chicken Parm Sliders - $7 - 3/5 - For the kiddos. Usually dry each time. Pretzel Bites - $7 - 4/5 - Nothing special, but recommend if you are a pretzel lover. Meatball - $7 - 4/5 - Wished it was a little bit bigger, but I do recommend. Chicken Philly Egg Rolls - $7 - 4.5/5 - Philly Steak egg roll style. I recommend. Ahi Tuna Tacos - $8 - 5/5 - Highly Recommend. Fried Pickles - $4 - 5/5 - nothing special. But CHEAP. Haven't went yet, but on Thursday is AYCE wings. Will need to check that out one day. I will upload their menu and additional food pics next time I am here. Because I will be coming back for sure. read more

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We had great dinner! Started with the meatballs, pretzel bites and theegg rolls. Each was very flavorful. My husband had naked and famous cocktail and I had the aviation gin with club soda instead of ginger. We each had the salmon, our friends had the healthy chicken and the Cajun chicken & frites. The restaurant was nicely decorated and not crowded when we arrived just after 7 on a Friday. But by the time we left, it was packed. It was very loud and hard to carry on a conversation. Overall, this was a great outing and I highly recommend it! read more

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We had to find a place to eat before our son's hockey game at the rink close by. This place had good reviews. It's a hopping brunch spot for sure. Loud music and big parties inside. They also have a nice outdoor area. Our food was delicious and service was good. My husband has the wings, I had one of the sandwiches on their brunch menu that was very good, and my son had the chicken fried steak and at it all. read more

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Reagan is wonderful! Sometimes the bang bang shrimp portion is a hit or miss, but she ensured that our order was up to par! Very authentically kind and attentive and the food was delicious as usual! read more

Taylor was absolutely phenomenal!!! Me and my girls had such an amazing time today and we can't wait to come back soon! Good food/drinks, amazing service read more

The Common Table - Sports Bars Near Me - Mckinney, Texas

Dylan is my favorite bartender here. The ONE thing anyone wants from a bartender is conversation and she is so good at interacting with her guests. I'll be back just for her company. And the happy hour. The happy hour here is the best I've found in the area. And thank you common table for support others in the service industry with the SI menu. We appreciate you. read more

Excellent service by Porscha. She had an approachable smile and checked in on us before heading out

The bartender Taylor is absolutely awful. He does not make your drinks in a timely manner. He does not make what you order. He will give you what he wants and still does not correct his mistake. He's often dancing versus being attentive to his customers. He also often calls customers vulgar names. I honestly do not understand how he is behind the bar. read more

We were looking forward to trying this restaurant, and although the facility is nice with a good sized patio, there's not much else positive to share. Food was fine, but nothing special. Service is where it fell flat. Sat for a while before being waited on, and after our party was finished it took 30 minutes for our server to come back by so we could request the check to leave. Won't be going out of the way to go back. read more

I come here frequently with my girls and had exceptional service from our server Reagan tonight! She was super friendly and anticipated our needs without us having to ask. Great ambience and food as well that never disappoints! read more

The food was not great. The molten lava cake was terribly over baked. Atmosphere is okay but around 6:45 pm they made the LED lights on the ceiling uncomfortably bright. The servers are kind but we didn't see ours except for when it was time to order and time to pay. read more

The food was just plainly not well cooked. The service was spotty as our waitress barely checked on us at all.

We were seated right away but the service was probably the worst I've ever had! Very slow to get drinks and to order and to ask for the check multiple times. Food was pretty good but the bad service and loud ambiance overshadowed the experience. read more

We had good service. Food was not good. It tasted like a microwave meal. Expensive for what you get. No, we will not be back, and no we do not recommend. read more

After not having a great first visit one of the managers, Paniz reached out and invited me and a guest to dine complimentary. I've done a lot of reviews and this is the first restaurant that has had any interest in maintaining my business. That alone speaks volumes about their customer service and integrity. Again, the service was impeccable! I don't know who is training their staff, they deserve an award! Our food today was also delicious! Everything was fresh, hot and very tasty. The way they handled my original experience has left me beyond impressed! Thank you, Paniz for being professional. Thank you, Sheldon for ensuring we had a great dining experience!! I will visit again soon. read more

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Took my wife here for a Saturday brunch and just wasn't real impressed. Food: I got the blackened chicken with grits. There may have been 2 ounces worth of chicken on the plate and it was almost like jerky from being way over cooked, much like the "poached" eggs which were cooked all the way through and hard. The grits were decent. My wife got the eggs Benedict and again the eggs were way over cooked and it seemed like the English muffin had just been popped on the bottom right out of the bag. No toast on it what so ever. Her potato hash was excellent though. Drinks: Overpriced and under liquored. Service: Our waiter was nice, but a bit pushy. We asked for a second to look at the menu and had returned about 30 seconds later asking if that had been enough time. We said no and he went to grab our waters again returning about 30 seconds after. On top of that he tacked on an 18% gratuity. Keep in mind it was just the two of us. We were not with a large party. I normally tip 20-25%, but if you're going to add a gratuity, I'm adding nothing. We won't be back. read more

Stopped by this weekend for brunch and It was packed, the music was great and the vibe was amazing. Even tho they were full my food came out super fast and I could tell everyone was getting taken care of. The manager made sure we were all good at our table as he was also helping out other tables get their food. The food was delicious and the view from the patio was great Overall my family and I had a great time and we will definitely be coming back! read more

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We happened ipon the Hip Hop Brunch. We were excited about the theme, energy and coziness. We could tell people were enjoying themselves. The service was quick. I noticed that we had plastic cups and others did not. They ran out of glasses and appetizer plates. The pretzel appetizer was the highlight for us. The veggie omelette was tasteless, the grits are good. My teen got a biscuit sandwich (he said he was full which is rare for him). He said it was good. My daughter enjoyed the greeek salad. She was looking forward to warm cheese but it was cold. Our water was not refilled. I felt like we were an after thought as customers. I would've order a cocktail and dessert if we had better service. We may try again. read more

Wondered in here on a random week night and found ourselves in a music bingo game which was a lot of fun. The food was outstanding.

Came here for the Tuesday extended happy hour deals were great, half off all appetizers!! Our server Matt was great too!