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Thirsty Lion

4.1 (228 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Harissa Hot Honey Salmon
Martin B.

Five star because someone was savvy enough to hire our waitress, Kayla. Blew in on a rainy April day. In a mood for Scotch Eggs but they are not on the April menu. Kayla walked us through the seasonal menu and gave terrific advice. She knew all the options and recommendations were spot on. Had the Hot Honey Salmon which was very good. Wife had the Pear and Prosciutto shortbread; also delish. Southern Peach Crumble desert did not disappoint. Neither did Kayla. Food on point. Good Old Fashioned. Good option if we're away from our usual stomping grounds.

Sometimes you just want a pretzel
Marie G.

This is the second time I've ordered delivery from this place, and it did not disappoint. I cannot even make it to tell you how amazing the aroma was when I opened the box with my chicken wings. They were perfect. They had a nice dry rub on them, which made them crispy and not at all greasy I have to get out of this place in person. Their menu looks amazing.

French Dip Sandwich & Half-Life Beer
M. Brad S.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Thirsty Lion delivers a clean, spacious gastropub atmosphere that makes it a great spot to relax, grab a drink, and enjoy a solid meal. The layout feels open and comfortable, and the overall vibe is upbeat without being overwhelming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] That said, service on arrival could use some attention. There was a noticeable gap at the host stand with several guests waiting and no staff in sight, which set a slightly off first impression. Once seated, though, the experience improved. Ally at the bar stood out right away. Friendly, attentive, and welcoming, she helped turn the visit around and made the experience feel more personal. She did come back to check in later, which was appreciated and helped round out the service. On the food and drink side, they carry Manhattan Project Beer Company's Half-Life, which is a big win and pairs exceptionally well with the French dip. The sandwich itself is flavorful and satisfying. The fries were a bit on the softer side, so if you prefer them crispy, I'd definitely recommend asking for them extra crispy when ordering. Overall, Thirsty Lion has a lot going for it. Great atmosphere, solid menu, and standout staff like Ally. With a little more consistency at the front of house, this place easily moves from good to great.

Adrian B.

This was by far one of my favorite meals!!! The flavors in the Tuscan chicken danced in mouth! The sauce was so creamy and the chicken was moist with a perfect crust. The seasonal vegetables were to die for! Yellow sauce, asparagus and red bell pepper. The garlic noodles added the perfect complement to the chicken. It was so good I could not it my fork down. The desert was hot, delicious and so flavorful. The service was what made the experience I promise!!! If you don't try this you are missing out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was cute overall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Half of the menu
Stephen W.

Confronted with the weekly question: where do we have dinner on Saturday, we chose the Thirsty Lion. It had been on my radar for quite some time so a place with an eclectic menu sounded appealing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is clean, modern, and nicely laid out. The men's restroom was clean. The table spacing is good. We had a booth and it was comfortable. We did not feel the people behind us moving around. The noise level was acceptable for a conversation with the person across the table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The wife and I started by sharing a soft pretzel and it was excellent! It came out hot. There are three sauces: mustard, cheese, and a jalapeno jam that is spicy and sweet. The jalapeno was my favorite but all three were good. Honestly, I was full after the pretzel so I think it could be meal by itself, maybe with a small side salad or something. But the pretzel is filling! The drink menu is extensive with numerous beers on tap plus cans and bottles. The wife tried Guiness on tap for the first time and loved how smooth it is. Few things in life are better than Guiness on tap. I had an IPA and enjoyed it. The kid had a bottle of mineral water, so there was something for everyone. There is a full bar and they make cocktails but we did not try any. From the kids' menu, the kid had hamburger sliders. She likes extra pickles and the kitchen complied. There are two sliders and she ate one, which is pretty good for her. The fries were ok but could be crispier. The wife ordered the Ramen and really liked it a lot. She would get it again. It was spicy with fresh jalapeños, which appear to be a Texas addition. We've been to Japan so she knew it was not 100% authentic but it was a very good rendition. No complaints. I had the spicy chicken sliders. The chicken was very crispy and there was some kick. The buns held up. However, the slider was a bit on the dry side. Our server Nini was professional and friendly. She double checked that our order was correct before placing the order, then checked on us as we ate. Overall, a very pleasant meal and I think we will be back to explore more of the menu.

Askia L.

My bestie recommended this restaurant, so we decided to check it out with a party of three around 7 p.m. We did make a reservation, which turned out to be a great idea because it was fairly busy when we arrived and most of the tables were already full. Thanks to the reservation, we were seated right away and immediately greeted by our server, who was honestly amazing from start to finish. She was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel effortless. We kicked things off with drinks. I started with an espresso martini, and it was really, really good--smooth, balanced, and exactly what I was hoping for. For my second drink, I tried the smoked Old Fashioned from their holiday menu. It was good, but I'll be honest, it was extremely strong. Like, really strong. In general, their drinks definitely pack a punch, so that's something to keep in mind when ordering. For my entrée, I ordered the Mediterranean smoked chicken salad, and wow. It was hands down one of the best salads I've ever had in my life. Everything was perfectly balanced, flavorful, and satisfying, and it didn't feel like a "boring" salad at all. It was so good that I already know I'll be coming back specifically for that dish, though I'm also curious to try more of the menu next time. Overall, this place absolutely lived up to the recommendation. Great service, strong drinks, and standout food. I'll definitely be back.

MISO & ORANGE GLAZED SALMON

Went here for lunch and enjoyed the food and nonalcoholic drink Blood Orange Ginger Ice Tea!! Just the right amount of sweet and ginger!!! For my meal, I had the MISO & ORANGE GLAZED SALMON and it was good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall lunch vibe was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]No long wait, TV's everywhere showing music videos which struck up several conversations.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Looking forward to going again!

Fried calamari
Chrissy P.

Came in tonight around 9:40p ish walked up to the bar, and was totally ignored by Johnny. Me and my friend stood at the bar for about 3-5 min. And he never acknowledged us. We waved down a server and she asked if we needed help because she thought we were being helped at the bar, which unfortunately we weren't. After we walked off Johnny the bartender kindly cleared his bar of the dishes that were at the end of the bar where we were standing, and he continued his conversation with the rest of the bar. Our server Joshua was very nice and attentive! We ordered the crispy calamari and the spicy fried cauliflower. Which they were both good.

Fish tacos
Kelsey E.

After a fun day shopping in Dallas my sis in law and I were looking for a cute dinner spot with gluten free options. We found this place and they had a separate gluten free menu. We were seated quickly as we had grabbed a reservation online. We were quickly greeted and ordered cocktails. The cranberry Aperol spritz was so delicious! Our food also came out promptly and it was SO GOOD! The gluten-free option she ordered was the Baja fish tacos with fresh slaw and I got the Tuscan chicken with cavatappi pasta and baby veggies. It was so tasty that I ate the entire thing haha! The chicken cutlets were tender and crispy and had a delicious caper sauce. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and I usually don't even bother with the vegetables, but they were buttery and delicious. This place was definitely a 10/10 for me! Also props for having a large gluten-free selection and making sure that the allergy plate was marked with a gluten-free toothpick. We would definitely come back!

Spicy Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich, Sliders Grilled Burger, fried pickles
Raquelle J.

Came for lunch after leaving a meeting. The restaurant was nice and clean but we were not greeted when we walked in. The person who looked like the manager walked past us but did not speak. Our waiter was lovely and the food was pretty good. I didn't like the sauce that came with the pickles. The fried chicken sandwich was still juicy and crispy.

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Food was very good. The miso teriyaki chicken bowl was excellent! Our server Hailey was outstanding and very attentive! We will return.

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Good ambiance, the poke stack and cauliflower were delicious. Matt our server was great!

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Great service - Dorian is awesome! Great variety of food as well! The poke bowl was delicious.

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JINYA Ramen Bar - Preston Hollow

JINYA Ramen Bar - Preston Hollow

4.4
(161 reviews)
0.0 mi

Realy good ramen place. So flavourful and has great veggie options with great selection of…read moretoppings. Appetizers are okay though.

I wanted to love this place as I've had it bookmarked forever, but sadly, the food wasn't for me…read more Service was excellent, and the restaurant was pretty spacious. Parking wasn't bad either, there are lots and a garage nearby. However, the food itself fell flat for me. We ordered the crispy chicken happy hour special, which comes with a side salad. The chicken was on the dry side. Whenever I order Kaarage, it usually comes with a dipping sauce, but there was none here and that would've really helped out. The dressing on the side salad was way too acidic, making it hard to eat as well. In addition, we ordered the takoyaki as an appetizer. The takoyaki themselves were pretty solid, but the texture of the mayo was off. I'm not sure if they make their mayo in-house, but i noticed it was curdled. EDIT: after reading the restaurant's response, the texture I noticed was because it's an egg tartar sauce For the ramen, we ordered Jinya Tonkotsu Black and Creamy Veggie Ramen. Pricing is standard for DFW ramen restaurants, although *slightly* higher than some others (by like $1). The base ramen comes with a good variety of toppings! However, the ramen was just okay. The noodles are on the skinnier side, which I prefer thicker, chewier noodles. The pork chashu serving was small, and it tasted kind of old and wasn't that tender nor flavorful. The broth was just alright. I prefer soft-boiled, jammy ramen eggs, but the ajitama here was cooked longer than I would've liked. Ironically, I thought the veggie ramen was *much* better. The broth had better flavor, and they use different noodles than the tonkotsu, which were thicker (and exactly what I like!). Lastly, we had the matcha tiramisu for dessert. On a positive note, the matcha flavor was detectable. However, the tiramisu crème wasn't that fluffy, and there were noticeable amounts of undissolved sugar.

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Renny's

4.5
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We dined here on a Saturday evening and it was a good meal, but there are a few things holding the…read moreexperience back from a five-star rating. I had booked a reservation on Resy and we were seated immediately in a small, intimate booth. Initially, it was not terribly loud, but as the evening progressed and several large parties were seated nearby; the sound of the music was completely drowned out. I think more noise abatement measures could be taken to absorb some of the obtrusive loudness we were getting. For a starter, we ordered the Calamari. It was fried perfectly and was great, but the Thai Sticky sauce was too sweet and the consistency of the sauce was thin. It needed something to make it more viscous, and a secondary sauce, like a marinara or even an aioli would've been nice to balance out the sweetness of the Thai sauce. For an entree, I ordered the Maple- Ginger Salmon. The salmon was cooked perfectly and itself was delicious, but the sauce was too sweet and rich. The fired rice that accompanied my meal was over-the-top salty. It was almost going into "too much" territory. For desert we split the Passion Fruit Ice Cream Pie. This was actually very good and not overly sweet. It was my favorite item from my meal. Overall Renny's truly employs a lot of care and attention to the food, but some of the items crossed a line into "too much" territory. Be it sweetness or saltiness, the kitchen could exercise a bit of restraint to let the flavors of the food shine.

4 for lunch on a Tuesday. Thought the ambiance was cold and old. Acoustics were lacking as very…read moreloud. Service was one of the few positives and bumps this from a 2 to a 3 rating IMO. No regular ice tea, only flavored. Disappointed in the Hot Lopez (spicy/sweet fried chicken sandwich). It was a little spicy but way too sweet. The fried chicken was tough and seemed like more breading than chicken. The skinny fries tasted stale. My friend liked his fish tacos, which looked awesome.

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Apothecary

Apothecary

4.5
(220 reviews)
4.7 mi
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The decor, ambiance and the presentation of everything here was 10/10…read more We literally felt like we got transported to Alice in wonderland. The flavor however for most items felt like it lacked flavor . Everything felt like it could have used more depth and flavor. I do give them props for the beauty they have created though

Apothecary is a great spot for a date night or drinks with friends. They have two distinct spaces:…read moreAlchemy, which has a cozy, intimate vibe, and Archive, which feels more like a stylish lounge. We visited Alchemy and loved the atmosphere. The service was excellent, and our server gave us some great recommendations throughout the evening. We tried the I Dream of Kiwi, Only Fans, and the Soft Serve Margarita. The first two were refreshing, fruity, and packed with flavor, while the Soft Serve Margarita was a fun twist on a classic. For food, we had the Caesar salad, beef cheek tacos, and the Apothecary Burger with the truffle fries upgrade. The Caesar was a little too heavy on the dressing for my taste, making it quite fishy, so I'd recommend asking for the dressing on the side or going light on it. The burger with truffle fries was easily a 9/10, and the beef cheek tacos were just as good--tender, flavorful, and definitely worth ordering. One of the best parts is the happy hour offered every day until 6:30 PM, with all "Over the Counter" cocktails for $12 and 50% off food. It's one of the better happy hour deals in Dallas, especially considering the quality of the food, drinks, and overall experience. We'll definitely be back.

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