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It's been a few years so I'm going to reconstruct my memory enough to do a brief review. Located in the old Woolworth building,in my opinion the designers didn't take full advantage of the historic surroundings. The place just didn't feel comfortable to me. The food was good enough but,not to return. Too many other places. So,I never have been lured back by anything I experienced there the first time. * note- missing review. It's been several years and I have looked back before and it was there. Today it's gone?
I was hesitant to come here just because of history of the Woolworth brand, but I really had no other options. I thought from the menu and social media that this was an upscale dining venue, unfortunately, there are things that make it not so. First, where is the entrance? It was not easy to find. Thankfully, there were plenty of unhoused men ready to lead the way. Second, when I'm dressed up, I typically wear heels. Unfortunately, this is an old building and there are only stairs to get you to the restaurant. Save the heels ladies, this restaurant isn't made for all that sass. There is an elevator, but it says for ADA only and it also takes 5 lifetimes to get to each floor. The majority of the customers were dressed in casual clothes such as jeans and t-shirts. I'm visiting Dallas and I guess I didn't understand what this end of town is like. The photo shoot version of the restaurant in social media didn't match the clientele tonight. I ordered a vodka based drink that had strawberries, prosecco, and lemon. It was not good. I asked for the mule instead and that was tasty. My husband and I ordered the calamari and the pork for appetizers. I had the chip salad and the lobster mac b cheese for my entrees. My husband had the veal. He liked his entree. We both thought the calamari was fresh, but the breading needed more seasoning and a crispier blend to also stick to the food. The pork chunks were tender and salty. My salad was fresh and gave a variety of veggies to feel like I was eating healthy. The lobster mac would have been better without the lobster, it had no flavor. I was offered dessert, but our server said there was absolutely no espresso or coffee beans. There was only premade espresso for espresso martinis. So, I didn't try the dessert.
We had a private event there and their private event room is down the hallway with the bathrooms when you first get up the stairs. It's pretty spacious inside and we only had 22 people at two long tables so it was perfect. I liked the ambiance with the bookshelves. The food itself was pretty good but I was actually impressed with the cocktails. We really enjoyed them and I especially loved the Jade Eclipse. The only thing I didn't love is that I waited so long for my Night Owl to come and after about 30 minutes or so I had to ask about it again before it finally came. Overall a very solid spot!
I used to work nearby and my colleagues would always want to go here for lunch or after work. I live across the country in Philadelphia. On my first visit here, I enjoyed the lobster grilled cheese.....ooooh yum! Now, I no longer work in the area but still visit and ALWAYS return to Woolworth. I sit at the bar, and meet THE most interesting people. The drinks are delicious! And the food is fabulous. On my last visit 2 weeks ago, I visited on back to back nights. On the second night I enjoyed the pork belly and the creamed spinach. To die for! I say between two fashion professionals: one guy who works for Christian Louboutin and a woman who works for an emerging brand. The three of us had the best time. Go for the happy hour. If you're solo, sit at the bar, and meet the most interesting people around you! The drinks are fascinating and the food is wonderful!
Loud inside - but we enjoyed The Woolworth. This was our first time here. We had 6:30 pm reservations on a Friday night. It's on the second floor so you have to walk up the stairs to get to it. There was an elevator and I was able to send a hostesss down with a key to open the elevator for my wife to use. Following dinner, they said the elevator was broken :( We sat in the main, indoor eating / bar area at a 4-top next to a window the overlooked the outdoor seating area. Our server, Ramadan K was over quickly to take our drink order (Long Island Iced Tea and a Lavender Haze). It took a bit for the drinks to arrive but that gave us time to survey the menu. We were sharing and we ordered the Little Gem Salad to start. We loved the Little Gem! The Catch of the Day was Mahi Mahi and the preparation sounded good, so we ordered and shared that. It was great. I ordered a second Lavender Haze cocktail and my wife ordered a glass of Riesling. Other than the elevator issue, the only other dislike was the noise level. It was real loud inside. But in spite of that, we'd come back to The Woolworth as the service level and food variety and quality were great. We'd likely try sitting outside next time.
We sat outside on the patio. Food was a 5/10, but service and management was 10/10, bringing this score average up to an 8. The calamari was okay. Cooked well but nothing exciting or stand out - ish about it. My husband's chicken was overcooked and the steak for my salad was overcooked as well- I told them not to worry about it but they took the extra steps of giving us free dessert and a complementary wine on the house. For that, I would come back here again in the hopes that food would be better the next go around. Management can truly make a difference in the mind of the customer and this is a prime example.
So I was planning a team outing here and had to cancel but the Sales Rep, Jean, was so nice I decide to just come and try the place out for dinner for myself. Man I am glad I did. The place was popping and I smelled the food as I walked up the stairs to the second floor. I am not a big drinker but I did order the lychee diamond and it was Delicious. I then ordered lobster egg rolls. 100/10. Came out in minutes and was piping hot and soo very good. I ate every piece of it. Again the place is a whole vibe. I ordered the jumbo prawns and polenta entree with an order of Brussels sprouts. I ate it all everything was seasoned to perfection. So glad I opted to go out for dinner instead of Staying inside. If your downtown Dallas come and check this place out And thank me later
Today we took a client to lunch and wow! We split three sandwiches just so we could try them and we were blown away! Service by Chris was awesome, he brought the energy and he was super attentive. The ambiance was quiet and allowed us to talk even though they were very busy. Well done!
Colin our server was exceptional! He recommended a crab nacho plate which was excellent and the steak sandwich, which was a very tender, seasoned steak (not sliced), with mimosas. The dining experience was A+!
The food was amazing. Try the chowder! Also tried scallops, crab spring rolls, steak sandwich and truffle fries. I would recommend all of it
The Woolworth has easily become a go to for my family. We also tend to end up here when friends are in town for lunch and at times dinner and cocktails. The service is always welcoming and the food has always been on point. My family favorites are the crab nachos, lobster grill cheese, seafood salad & crab cake sandwich. The struggle Fries aren't worth writing home about as the additional $4 isn't worth the small sprinkle of parsley and cheese. Opt for the sweet potato tots instead. The views are great from the booths at the window additionally the book room that appears like a library is very appealing. Our children enjoy going into the room and using their reading rainbow imagination of secret doors behind the books :-)
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The food was delicious! The house made hot sauce was a perfect topper for brunch. Cris made our visit especially memorable with his excellent service and friendly conversation. 5/5 read more
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It's been a few years so I'm going to reconstruct my memory enough to do a brief review. Located in the old Woolworth building,in my opinion the designers didn't take full advantage of the historic surroundings. The place just didn't feel comfortable to me. The food was good enough but,not to return. Too many other places. So,I never have been lured back by anything I experienced there the first time. * note- missing review. It's been several years and I have looked back before and it was there. Today it's gone? read more
2 months ago
I was hesitant to come here just because of history of the Woolworth brand, but I really had no other options. I thought from the menu and social media that this was an upscale dining venue, unfortunately, there are things that make it not so. First, where is the entrance? It was not easy to find. Thankfully, there were plenty of unhoused men ready to lead the way. Second, when I'm dressed up, I typically wear heels. Unfortunately, this is an old building and there are only stairs to get you to the restaurant. Save the heels ladies, this restaurant isn't made for all that sass. There is an elevator, but it says for ADA only and it also takes 5 lifetimes to get to each floor. The majority of the customers were dressed in casual clothes such as jeans and t-shirts. I'm visiting Dallas and I guess I didn't understand what this end of town is like. The photo shoot version of the restaurant in social media didn't match the clientele tonight. I ordered a vodka based drink that had strawberries, prosecco, and lemon. It was not good. I asked for the mule instead and that was tasty. My husband and I ordered the calamari and the pork for appetizers. I had the chip salad and the lobster mac b cheese for my entrees. My husband had the veal. He liked his entree. We both thought the calamari was fresh, but the breading needed more seasoning and a crispier blend to also stick to the food. The pork chunks were tender and salty. My salad was fresh and gave a variety of veggies to feel like I was eating healthy. The lobster mac would have been better without the lobster, it had no flavor. I was offered dessert, but our server said there was absolutely no espresso or coffee beans. There was only premade espresso for espresso martinis. So, I didn't try the dessert. read more
We had a private event there and their private event room is down the hallway with the bathrooms when you first get up the stairs. It's pretty spacious inside and we only had 22 people at two long tables so it was perfect. I liked the ambiance with the bookshelves. The food itself was pretty good but I was actually impressed with the cocktails. We really enjoyed them and I especially loved the Jade Eclipse. The only thing I didn't love is that I waited so long for my Night Owl to come and after about 30 minutes or so I had to ask about it again before it finally came. Overall a very solid spot! read more
1 month ago
I used to work nearby and my colleagues would always want to go here for lunch or after work. I live across the country in Philadelphia. On my first visit here, I enjoyed the lobster grilled cheese.....ooooh yum! Now, I no longer work in the area but still visit and ALWAYS return to Woolworth. I sit at the bar, and meet THE most interesting people. The drinks are delicious! And the food is fabulous. On my last visit 2 weeks ago, I visited on back to back nights. On the second night I enjoyed the pork belly and the creamed spinach. To die for! I say between two fashion professionals: one guy who works for Christian Louboutin and a woman who works for an emerging brand. The three of us had the best time. Go for the happy hour. If you're solo, sit at the bar, and meet the most interesting people around you! The drinks are fascinating and the food is wonderful! read more
Loud inside - but we enjoyed The Woolworth. This was our first time here. We had 6:30 pm reservations on a Friday night. It's on the second floor so you have to walk up the stairs to get to it. There was an elevator and I was able to send a hostesss down with a key to open the elevator for my wife to use. Following dinner, they said the elevator was broken :( We sat in the main, indoor eating / bar area at a 4-top next to a window the overlooked the outdoor seating area. Our server, Ramadan K was over quickly to take our drink order (Long Island Iced Tea and a Lavender Haze). It took a bit for the drinks to arrive but that gave us time to survey the menu. We were sharing and we ordered the Little Gem Salad to start. We loved the Little Gem! The Catch of the Day was Mahi Mahi and the preparation sounded good, so we ordered and shared that. It was great. I ordered a second Lavender Haze cocktail and my wife ordered a glass of Riesling. Other than the elevator issue, the only other dislike was the noise level. It was real loud inside. But in spite of that, we'd come back to The Woolworth as the service level and food variety and quality were great. We'd likely try sitting outside next time. read more
We sat outside on the patio. Food was a 5/10, but service and management was 10/10, bringing this score average up to an 8. The calamari was okay. Cooked well but nothing exciting or stand out - ish about it. My husband's chicken was overcooked and the steak for my salad was overcooked as well- I told them not to worry about it but they took the extra steps of giving us free dessert and a complementary wine on the house. For that, I would come back here again in the hopes that food would be better the next go around. Management can truly make a difference in the mind of the customer and this is a prime example. read more
24 hours ago
So I was planning a team outing here and had to cancel but the Sales Rep, Jean, was so nice I decide to just come and try the place out for dinner for myself. Man I am glad I did. The place was popping and I smelled the food as I walked up the stairs to the second floor. I am not a big drinker but I did order the lychee diamond and it was Delicious. I then ordered lobster egg rolls. 100/10. Came out in minutes and was piping hot and soo very good. I ate every piece of it. Again the place is a whole vibe. I ordered the jumbo prawns and polenta entree with an order of Brussels sprouts. I ate it all everything was seasoned to perfection. So glad I opted to go out for dinner instead of Staying inside. If your downtown Dallas come and check this place out And thank me later read more
Today we took a client to lunch and wow! We split three sandwiches just so we could try them and we were blown away! Service by Chris was awesome, he brought the energy and he was super attentive. The ambiance was quiet and allowed us to talk even though they were very busy. Well done! read more
1 month ago
Colin our server was exceptional! He recommended a crab nacho plate which was excellent and the steak sandwich, which was a very tender, seasoned steak (not sliced), with mimosas. The dining experience was A+! read more
27 days ago
The food was amazing. Try the chowder! Also tried scallops, crab spring rolls, steak sandwich and truffle fries. I would recommend all of it read more
10 days ago
The Woolworth has easily become a go to for my family. We also tend to end up here when friends are in town for lunch and at times dinner and cocktails. The service is always welcoming and the food has always been on point. My family favorites are the crab nachos, lobster grill cheese, seafood salad & crab cake sandwich. The struggle Fries aren't worth writing home about as the additional $4 isn't worth the small sprinkle of parsley and cheese. Opt for the sweet potato tots instead. The views are great from the booths at the window additionally the book room that appears like a library is very appealing. Our children enjoy going into the room and using their reading rainbow imagination of secret doors behind the books :-) read more
Brunch @ Woolworth Food wise: 3/5 good, not amaaaaazing. Nothing I hadn't had before. I would go back but I don't think I'd ever crave going back. I got the zoodles which were great for what they are, and my friend got the B&G which he also thought was simple but good. Heads up: The bacon was more small cut up pieces sprinkled in and not strips and there was hardly any sausage. It was mostly eggs on top of gravy on top of biscuit. Service: amazinggg 5/5, we had (was it Tori?) she's normally a bartender but was serving brunch and she was amazing with recommendations and had a very good knowledge of the menu and atmosphere. Ambiance: 3/5, I actually think it was decorated so cute for Christmas and this could have probably easily been a 4 or 5 out of 5 but our specific table was on the outskirts, close to the front staircase entrance so it was cute but didn't feel like an "experience", if you will. Overall 4/5 read more
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During our visit in Dallas we came here based on hotel front desk recommendation. The foods were good but the drinks were sooooo good! Our server Edward was so friendly and funny. He made our visit super pleasant. True Southern hospitality! Highly recommend this place! read more
I honestly don't know what the hype is all about. I expected something completely different based on the reviews. We showed up and even though we had reservations, we were given a seat right by the entrance, which was super busy. And this is where the negative comes in... - I have never had an old-fashioned served with no orange or cocktail cherry, instead they threw a cinnamon stick in there... Which makes it a pretty much drink comparable to fireball. Not very tasty. - And I've had lots of steak tartare... But I've never had hamburger with some kind of a weird sauce instead of thinly sliced steak. It was actually... Disgusting. And most of that is because it looked like I was eating a pile of raw hamburger. for sure, a non-repeat place... Really disappointed read more
5 months ago
Perla was amazing! She was awesome and so attentive. Food was delicious and so were the drinks. read more
Gorgeous building and second floor patio. Superb service. Grateful for the staff who were very kind to my dining companion and me. Ordered a cocktail of course and tried something very new and creative: a gin with dill and pickle. LOVED it!! Since they had no vegan options and were a seafood forward menu, I ordered the Chopped Salad. It was delicious with quinoa, pistachio and edamame. And the view on a lovely autumn night was fabulous. Why is this not 5 stars? No vegan option, and additional service fee (which is not disclosed) for paying with a credit card. Happy to come back again for this lovely cocktail bar. read more
Carl was a fantastic sever - he provided suggestions on every aspect of the menu from drinks to food and all the suggestions were wonderful! There was plenty of seating that was well spaced out providing a great environment for intimate events such as celebrating my birthday! They did provide a complimentary cake which made the celebration even more special. read more
3 months ago
Outstanding service by Brayan. I need to eat gluten-free and he walked me through the menu and double-checked for options at brunch. I had the crab nachos with avocado slices - very tasty. My husband had the short rib skillet and said it was very good as well. Highly recommend. read more
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The crab cake sandwich was quite good although the portion is not particularly big or small. The sweet potato tater tots are oaky. Great cocktails! Definitely recommend getting a drink. If you sit on the balcony, you can stare at the giant eyeball. Colin was a great server. Very friendly and attentive. read more
6 months ago
Food was GREAT and Colin was amazing! Thank you for an awesome brunch. We will be coming back read more
5 months ago
This area seems to be great for food so we wanted something nice and decided to stop here. It was between lunch and dinner and they happen to be filming some promo stuff for the restaurant. They were respectful to the guests that were there so it was fun to watch. I was kind of hot so we decided to sit inside but they have a lovely outdoor area as well. Service was very prompt and friendly. We tried some amazingly tasty cocktails. He got a shrimp dish and was adamant that none of it was going to waste. I got the lobster sandwich and it was delightful. I had to eat all mine too because I wasn't going to waste any either and we're just visiting. It was such a nice time. They have a large open bar as well as plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. This place was really top notch. It's for sure where you go to celebrate or if you just deserve a really nice meal in a beautiful environment. Really terrific. read more
1 year ago
Stopped in for lunch on the recommendation of our hotel concierge, and it did not disappoint. The place has a great vibe--both indoor and outdoor seating, upbeat music, and a laid-back, happy energy. Our server, Cris, was warm, attentive, and genuinely helpful. He suggested the crab nachos, and wow--they were a standout. My partner ordered the Smoked Old Fashioned, while I tried the Sleigh All Day (a tequila and raspberry dream). For entrées, I had the crab sandwich and he had the steak sandwich. Both were flavorful and perfectly cooked. Service and atmosphere were top-tier. Cris struck that perfect balance of attentiveness without hovering. Between the food and the hospitality, this spot has officially earned a repeat visit from us. We spent $150 with tip. read more
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1520 Elm St
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Do u have to have reservations for lunch?
Reservations are not needed for lunch.
Are small dogs allowed?
Dogs are welcome on our patio. We kindly request that dogs be leashed. Thank you!
Are there vegan dishes available?
I know there were gluten free and vegan options, but I can't tell you how extensive the options are for either.
What is the closest parking garage?
There is a public parking garage right across the street.
Are there stairs? I want to take my grandmother, but she uses a walker and I'd like to avoid any substantial amount of stairs
Yes. On 2nd floor but if you call the number on the elevator by the button you can get somebody to open up the elevator so you can use it to the second floor. It's for only ADA like people.
How close to the American Airlines center?
20 minute walk. But if you find parking downtown, I'd take it, because parking at the AAC will either be super expensive or impossible to find. 5-10min drive on a day without…
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