My absolute favorite thing about this spot? The music isn't loud. No shouting across the table. No "WHAT?!" after every sentence. Just good vibes and even better conversation. We stopped by on a Tuesday for happy hour, before a concert. Erin was our server, and she was phenomenal. She gave thoughtful recommendations, knew the menu well, and made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. Now let's talk food. We tried the lamb chops -- great flavor, nicely seasoned, though slightly on the tougher side. The truffle fries? Loved. The burger? Delicious. The oysters? Fresh and absolutely worth ordering. The cornbread was served with a bone marrow butter that added a rich twist, and the cornbread had a subtle jalapeño kick (at least to me!), which I really enjoyed. For drinks we tried the pear cobbler, Island Boy and the Pixie Cup. We enjoyed the pear cobbler the most. The ambiance is warm and inviting -- the kind of place you could come for happy hour and accidentally stay all evening. And I believe parking is validated. Overall, I definitely recommend checking Velore out. Great service, tasty food, relaxed atmosphere, and music at a volume that respects your eardrums. The menu will be changing again soon. read more

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Had a friday night teservation at 8:45 for a birthday dinner. The good: beautiful venue, attentive care, great Playlist. It's full of culture and cozy--you fall in love when you walk in. Oh, and The pesto pasta was yummy (add shrimp to it)! The cons. Extremely slow in every way. Took us a long time to be seated even with reservations. The drinks took forever. Had the reddish over grits. Wasn't expecting all the little bones but no biggie. My grits were non existent. Could use a little more flavor. Steak had the same issue-- seemed a little underseasoned. Everything was just ok. I was hoping for more. read more

Velour did not come to disappoint! I came for the Tuesday all day happy hour with $8 drink special and food specials! You can't beat that! Tuesday for the win! Immediately when we came in we were greeted by the staff who gave a warm welcome and a friendly smile. We didn't have recommendations but they were happy to accommodate! The ambiance is perfect for a date night or anywhere you want a grown and intimate experience. Hannah was our server, and she was knowledgeable about the menu and was able to make multiple suggestions! I am always torn and she made it so simple! She made us feel like we were the only one in the restaurant Management staff Dani and Swede made sure we enjoyed our experience. Coming back to check on us! I will be back! The lamb kebabs, smash burger and bone marrow cornbread was delicious! read more

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New Restaurant that's been on my list. Welcome to Velour! I decided to check out Sunday Funday Brunch. I love that they offer Happy Hour Specials on Sundays. This includes BRUNCH! They have food and cocktail specials so that was a BIG plus. I have mixed emotions writing this review. Some things were truly great and a few things need work. They are new and still working out some kinks. Service 5 STARS Service was AMAZING! Our waiter was on point. He was polished, polite, pleasant and just phenomenal. He made the experience even better. I can honestly say he was helpful and went above and beyond my expectations. Ambiance 4.5 STARS The restaurant is definitely modern, posh and chic. It's truly cute and I appreciate the simple decor. The bar area feels sophisticated. It has a huge tv screen and nice barstools. The colors are nicely matched throughout the restaurant. The restrooms are dark, but sexy. It's a great space and feels comfortable and clean. Cocktails 4 STARS I thought they were all tasty and delicious. I could taste the liquor. I was happy and satisfied! Food 3 STARS Overall This is where it fell apart. I wasn't happy with it. Some items were yummy and others fell short. The good-OYSTERS were awesome. I loved these and would recommend them. The chicken lollipops were scrumptious. They were cooked perfectly and well seasoned. Presentation was excellent. These items get: 4 STARS. The ok-PANCAKES were decent. You get two and they are a good size. The syrup had a nice flavor. They weren't the prettiest pancakes, but overall they were acceptable. 2.5 STARS The bad-fried chicken was fried too hard and very BLAND. They need to work on the recipe. Also double check what pieces you will get. I was given a breast, thigh and wing. I like small pieces of chicken and had stressed this. They were out of legs and I really wanted a leg. Shrimp and grits were not the best. Grits were hard and undercooked. The shrimp were fine, but you only get three. 1STAR What I loved is that the manager came to the table. I gave him some constructive feedback. He was very receptive and offered to make things right. This made me feel better about dining here. The grits were sent back. I was able to get all wings. Overall it was good experience. I am always happy to support a new restaurant. I think once they work out a few things they have potential. A few menu tweaks on the recipes would be great. It wasn't perfect, but I can say the new leadership is great. My final thought is...Food really should be the star of the restaurant experience. Fix the chicken and grits! read more

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The experience at Velour was interesting... and definitely a never again for me for food. Six of my friends and I went for brunch and were one of the first groups there when they opened. They advertise a complimentary glass of champagne upon arrival, but we were not offered this. It was only after we asked later in the service that the champagne was finally given to us, which already set a disappointing tone. We ordered happy hour drinks and those were honestly 10/10 amazing. Unfortunately, the food did not match the quality of the drinks. I ordered the French toast with banana foster. The banana foster sauce itself was good, but the bread tasted burnt and overly hard taste, and the dish sat in a soupy base that helped the taste a bit. Several people at our table received their food cold. We were asked to step away to take pictures while the food was brought out, but when we returned about 10 minutes later after being told the food was ready it was cold. Three people in our party didn't eat their meals at all. It took about 30 minutes for the manager to come to the table. We were told he was also cooking, which already felt like poor management. Before coming over, we watched him stop to chat with a friend at the bar and the friend looked back at our table as if the manager was complaining about us.. very unprofessional. When he finally spoke to us, he wouldn't offered refunds and said he would give us free shots and I believe he took 15% off their price. However, it took so long for those shots to even come out that we decided to leave without them. Every request seemed to take a long time for anything to come out. Our server was kind but forgetful and clearly overwhelmed. We still tipped him because he tried, but overall the service and food execution were very poor. The space itself is beautiful, but that's where the positives end. If I ever returned which is unlikely it would be for drinks only. I would never order food here again. read more

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We went for appetizers and had an amazing time. Our server was very attentive and helpful. The food was delicious. We had the sticky ribs and the lamb skewers and of course fries because I'm just a girl. The food came out, piping hot, very tasty and played it nicely. The whole aesthetic in this place is a vibe from start to finish when you walk in. It is just super super pretty. There are spots where you can get good Instagrammable photos. I will definitely be back here. read more

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I've been wanting to check out Velour for a few weeks. After popping in after a movie, this experience was worth the stop. The hostess advised it was a full house but was able to seat us at the bar with no reservation. The service at the bar was reasonable, I can tell the pace changed when the dinner rush came in which was understandable. We started with the charred oysters and the Champagne Piña Freeze. The oysters were pretty good and the Freeze was AMAZING. Not a big frozen drink person but it had the best balance of champagne and freeze. Loved that. We ordered the Southern Fried Catfish and the Smash Burger. I have to say the food was 10/10 and will definitely be back. The atmosphere was perfect the music was at a fair volume where I didn't feel like I was screaming, the space was really chill and gave a champagne room vibe. I will definitely be back to enjoy more items at velour in the future. read more

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It's a birthday celebration and we came to eat. The only problem parking around here is crazy. I don't understand why valet is not in front of the entrance, OH WELL guess we getting some steps. We were greeted with a smile and guided to our seat right away. read more

Velour - Crab queso - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I am writing this review to share my disappointing experience at Velour on Sunday, April 26, 2026, during what was supposed to be a special celebration for my sister's 64th birthday. To begin, the ambience was very nice. The music was appropriate, and the overall vibe of the restaurant was enjoyable and set a good atmosphere for dining. However, the positive environment was overshadowed by multiple service and food issues. We arrived at the restaurant at 11:45 a.m. but were not seated until 12:45 p.m., resulting in a one-hour wait. Once seated, our waiter Clay introduced himself and brought water for the table. However, he never initially asked for our drink order or provided any information that happy hour would be ending at 1:00 p.m. during brunch hours. When we attempted to order alcoholic beverages at approximately 1:03 p.m., we were informed that happy hour had ended at 1:00 p.m., and we would need to pay full price. Despite this, we still purchased drinks and paid full price. One member of our party ordered the shrimp and grits, which arrived with only two shrimp and was extremely salty. After bringing this concern to our waiter, Clay removed the plate and contacted the manager, Anastasia. Instead of handling the situation professionally, the manager Anastasia was rude and dismissive. She stated that because part of the meal had been eaten, the guest would be required to pay 50% of the entrée price. She also said that if a replacement dish was ordered, it would be charged at full price. While she did mention the meal could be remade, the overall response felt unprofessional and lacked empathy. The waiter later returned with a replacement dish and stated that the shrimp and grits would not be charged. However, the manager Anastasia never returned to the table to provide an explanation or apologize for the situation. Additionally, the food came out very staggered, with several members of the party finishing their meals before other guests were even served. While the waiter Clay was attentive and did his best under the circumstances, the pacing from the kitchen made the dining experience uneven. Because it was a large party, gratuity was automatically added to the bill. On a more positive note, for the birthday celebration, we were provided a bottle of champagne for the table, which was a nice gesture on the part of the owner. To make matters worse, another guest ordered the fluffy cakes from the menu and was later told they were unavailable, even though it was around 12:00 noon. A replacement order of french toast bites was served, but it was overpriced for what amounted to a slice of bread cut into pieces. Overall, while the ambience and music were enjoyable and the champagne gesture was appreciated, the poor customer service, lack of communication, long wait time, staggered food service, menu unavailability, and lack of professionalism significantly impacted our experience. What was meant to be a joyful celebration for a special 64th birthday was unfortunately ruined. I rarely write reviews, but I feel it is important to share this experience for others considering this restaurant. I will not be returning to this restaurant or recommending it to anyone else due to the poor customer service from the manager Anastasia. P. Jones read more

Foodie Alert! I got a chance to dine at the new Southern soul X Asian fusion restaurant Velouř located in downtown Dallas, TX. From the moment I walked in the door, I felt so welcomed! I was greeted with a warm smile from the beautiful hostess ( I wish I remembed her name) and the house manager gave me a quick tour of the restaurant while I waited for my friend to arrive. They have a really nice back room to host private parties. Drink: Expense For Honesty - Rate 5/5 Snacks/ Small Plates: Blistered Shishito peppers - Rate 5/5 Pepper & Crap dip - Rate 5/5 Charred Oysters - Rate 4/5 Roasted Crab Claws - Rate 4/5 Large Plates: Wagyu Flat Iron- Rate 3/5 (Chewy and under-seasoned) Seared Snapper - 3/5 ( bland, fishy but the Succatash was delicious) Velouř knocked it out of the park for customer service, it was A1 second to none. They paid very close attention to detail and made sure we received everything we needed. The drinks and appetizers were great overall. I do recommend that they have more of a buttery garlic sauce for the crab claws and that the oysters have just a little bit more seasoning. However, in regards to the main entrée, the Wagyu flat iron steak was very chewy and lacked seasoning and the snapper was bland and very fishy. I did LOVE the Succatash that the snapper was paired with. Of course there's always room for improvement but overall, I believe this restaurant is off to a good start with a few tweaks here and there it can become a Dallas staple. Rate - 4/5. read more

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I came here for a birthday dinner for a good friend of mine. It was a Sunday at 6:30pm and they had a brunch menu for the whole day. I arrived early and sat by front check in area. The ladies that work there were so sweet. Staff gave me good recommendations and we had some good conversations. I let them know that I wasn't drinking any alcohol and they were nice enough to speak to the bartender to make me a mocktail. When our group finally arrive and we were seated right away. Our waiter Carlton ( i think that's his name) was very patient and did a very good job for our group. Food came out and was hot and delicious. They do offer validation if you park in the parking garage. read more

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Good bar in a good location. The prices and portions for happy hour are good and the servers are nice. Would definitely come back to try the dinner menu! read more

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Great for cocktails! AJ was an amazing bartender. We got the lamb and oysters. Everything was chewy and overcooked. Definitely wouldn't come here for the food again read more

Everything previously still stands about my review. However, I will add the parking is extremely limited. I would recommend valet for this location! Also, Laron was a great bartender. read more

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Food is amazing. The ambience is just right. Music is not loud or not too low. You will still hear your conversation. Service was great. Food is good and consistent. Definitely coming back. read more

I'm only adding this review because I truly see the great potential this restaurant has. The ambiance and customer service was amazing but the food did not deliver. The fried chicken was severely overcooked, dry and had a burnt taste. Didn't have a lot of flavor. The French toast was burnt and eggs overcooked as well. Cooking way too fast. The grits were not good at all. Very milky and odd taste. The only thing we really enjoyed was the crab dip. The honey buns were good but could use a good light cream because of how dense they are. Also the champagne should be served much colder. I think if they had a really experienced fine dining chef, this restaurant could easily be a HIT. read more

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I can't speak to the food or the atmosphere at Velour--what I can speak to is the genuine, exceptional customer service. Around 8:00 p.m. on a Saturday night, I emailed the restaurant hoping to find a way to cover my best friend's dinner and drinks. I wasn't able to attend her 59th birthday celebration, but it was important to me that she still felt how loved and celebrated she is. The manager, Nae, went above and beyond to make that happen. Not only was my email answered promptly and enthusiastically, but the care and grace shown in handling my friend's questions about the items ordered at the table truly stood out. Everything was handled seamlessly and with such kindness. Because of Nae and the Velour team, my friend felt celebrated, and her birthday dinner became a truly memorable experience--one I was grateful to be a part of, even from afar. I will absolutely make it a point to visit Velour the next time I'm in the Dallas area. A heartfelt thank you and huge shout-out to Nae, the manager. You helped turn a simple gesture into a meaningful memory, and that speaks volumes about your heart for service. read more

Velour - 59th birthday dinner - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I went to Velour on a Friday evening for happy hour. It's a really nice spot with a great ambiance, and the service was good the wait staff was attentive, which I appreciated. The only downside was the music; it was a bit too loud for my taste. I prefer being able to talk comfortably while eating rather than having to raise my voice softer background music would have been ideal. As for the food and drinks, we ordered the peach cobbler drink, which was good. We also had the lamb skewers, but I wasn't impressed with them. I wish I had been asked how I wanted them cooked because they came out well done. They were served over a large bed of arugula, and although the menu mentioned a yogurt dressing, there didn't seem to be much of it. Overall, they were just too tough to really enjoy. My friend and I also shared the sticky ribs and mac and cheese both were good, nothing mind-blowing, but enjoyable. The ribs came with a cucumber salad, but it was more like a small garnish on top rather than a true side salad. When I think "salad," I expected something closer to the portion of arugula that came with the skewers. It honestly felt like the portions should have been reversed the larger arugula portion would have made more sense with the ribs, while a lighter garnish would have worked better with the lamb skewers. read more

Great food and service, highly recommend. Drinks were amazing probably the best happy hour and price within the area read more

Velour - Great brunch with amazing service, highly recommend. - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Velour is such a vibe. Came on a Thursday night with no reservations yet greeted and seated with no issues. The ambiance is lovely, everyone is friendly, and the music level isn't over powering(you can actually hear people sitting across from you have a conversation). Welcomed with complimentary champagne to celebrate our friends we were restaurant hopping and ordered small plates. The oysters were amazing (and this is coming from a NOLA girl), lamb skewers were good (comes with 3), fried were great, and crab dip was okay but I would add some spinach or artichoke to it. It was a lot of cream cheese. Also our server Ryan was great!! read more

Velour - Oysters. - American Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Called us 3 days before valentines day to inform us they are switching to a tasting menu AND we only had 1 Hour to eat.....terrible customer experience read more

What a transformation in less than 2 months ! This is a must for Uptown Dallas Residents and their guests ! Food, Ambiance, Service all 5 Stars !! Congratulations to Cary and his staff ! read more

I feel like Velour is an oasis amongst black owned restaurants lol. In a world of automatic gratuity, mediocre service and subpar food, Velour is a breath of fresh air. It's an intimate, well decorated space that's inviting because of the staff. We were personally greeted by who I assumed to be the manager on duty that day. She engaged with us and asked for us to return, but it felt genuine. Not like a "come back and see us" on your way out. I'll definitely be back. read more

The service was amazing. We had crab claws, lamb skewers and chargrilled oysters. Everything was delicious. Great atmosphere. We will definitely return when back in Dallas. read more

Had a reservation for 5:30 and arrived before time was told we would be seated in 5 mins. Fast forward to 5:55 was asked if we wanted to eat in high traffic waiting area- ummm no thank you! The food looked good but the expectation of being served timely was definitely not delivered. They cancelled my reservation on Open table before I could leave a review. The place was trendy and had an upbeat vibe. Wish I had the opportunity to try the food, but might try another time. read more

It was a great experience. Erin was awesome! She helped us with the menu and created a safe space to talk through items I was deciding between. Can't wait to visit again!! read more

Beautiful Inside Food was Great Expresso Martini Awesome will definitely come back very Sexy Vibes

First time trying this place and it was amazing. The food was great, atmosphere was great, and the service was great. Kaiya really gave great service as she was super helpful and nice! read more