This is a resubmission as the original review was removed. I preface with, the wait staff were fantastic. The food and everyone else -- not. Hostesses and managers get two thumbs down. I give it a two stars because my review is based upon our experience as a party of nearly 30 which started bad and got worse. But - I've seen too many good reviews to write them off entirely. Instead, I will give it another shot, just myself and my wife, then decide. It was my wife's birthday. We reserved seating for 25 a month in advance. We followed up to ensure our reservations were booked. The first confirmation call, they had no record of our reservation. We re-booked. We followed up a week later, just in case. They had our reservation, but at the wrong time -- and the time we set was no longer available... so we changed our arrival time to fit their schedule - only to learn reservations this time of day required us to guarantee each of our guests would purchase a minimum of $50 in food and drinks. WTF, really? On party day, a group of us arrive together, hostess tells us we can't go to our seats until 3/4 of the party arrives. OK, I get it, they make their $$ when they have butts in seats, ordering, eating and leaving to make room for the next customers. But 15 guests were present ordering drinks and appetizers while waiting. So we're waiting for everyone else -- and of course they're on Filipino time. Now the hostess starts in with, "We can't hold your seating more than 15 minutes. If the rest of your party doesn't arrive in the next 10 minutes I'll have to give your seating to other guests." Yeah, OK - send a manager. Manager strolls over and says it's out of their hands, it's policy. Somehow 3 more arrive (making it 75% of our party) with moments to spare. We grab the hostess and stampede to our tables. Within 60 seconds they start rushing us to order. We get settled in a manager introduces our wait staff. They were great. Patient, helpful and attentive. I spoke with one, saying we just arrived and it will be a few minutes before we're ready to place any orders. She completely understood. Ten-ish minutes in, we place our orders and we wait, and wait, and wait some more. Finally food starts arriving. Some burnt, some not cooked through, some were both. I didn't keep exact count, but a good number of plates were sent back to the kitchen. Myself, I had one of their burgers along with a chicken and kale salad. I liked the salad. The burger looked fantastic but was over-cooked and bone dry. My wife had rotisserie chicken which she ate some and left the rest for take home. I tried it and it was chicken. Nothing special. An hour in, everyone has their food and having a good time. Loud, laughing, taking photos. The wait staff had smoothed things over. Until it came time to pay up, nearly every ticket was incorrect. To be fair, almost no-one was in their original seat and couples who were at that end of the tables are now here and there. Ultimately, instead of remaking every ticket, we figured out which items were never ordered and the wait staff made the corrections. Everything else we figured out who had what, who were missing items and who were paying for extra stuff they didn't order -- agreeing to make good our next time out. Will I return? If as a party of more than 4 -- not on your life. But I will give 'em another shot, just myself and my wife, then decide. read more

2 thumbs up and if I had a third, I would give it. The concept was cute and unique. Yes, a grown man just said "cute" to describe a restaurant. All the male servers had their white shirt, blue jeans, suspenders, and toolbelts as their apron; and the female servers had their white shirt, blue jeans, suspenders, and quilted aprons. You will find bales of hay, barrels, and paddles to hold their menu. Like I said, "cute and unique." The atmosphere was definitely geared towards a mid to high income family. I'm not a drinker but with the space allotted to the bar, I'm assuming they are trying to attract the sports-bar scene individuals. They did a good job in creating enough space for different outings from family night out to hang out with your friend nights to romantic dinners. My friends and I were served by Smeth (I believe that's how you spell his name). He was a fantastic server and great at recommending dishes to us. With his help, we ordered six plates. Appetizer: ... Thai Barbecue Duck Wings - The duck was astounding. The protein was juicy and not too greasy. It was just right. The sauce was sweet and savory. Main Course: ... Basic Burger - One of the best "basic" burgers I have eaten is in Austin, Texas at a restaurant named Shady Grove. The thing that sets them apart from all the other burger joints in Austin is their focus on the protein itself and Whiskey Cake did the meat justice. Their basic burger is right up there with Shady Grove. ... Wood Grilled Salmon - You can never go wrong with a nice wood-grilled salmon and they did well. They let the protein do the talking and it sure did talk. It was cook just right with a right - not too dry and not too moist. What really elevated the flavor of the salmon was the salsa verde and sweet corn maque choux. ... Pork Brisket - This was the majority's favorite dish. When you think of a "brisket," you think of a nice charred smokey coat with a juicy center, but Whiskey Cake changed that image quickly. Their pork brisket looks like a perfectly grilled tenderloin but tastes like a brisket. You just have to try it to know what I'm talking about. The side had a good kick to it that balanced the protein. ... Grilled Tritip and Chimmichurri - The tritip was probably the best plated dish of them all and it tastes good as it looks. The protein had a nice char cooked to perfection. I would personally rate this one as my favorite dish but everyone has different palates and I'm biased towards cows. Dessert: ... Whiskey Cake - As a group, we were reluctant on getting dessert at the restaurant because we were planning on getting ice cream afterwards; but Smeth recommended it and I couldn't pass up on it. The bottom line is "if you leave this restaurant without trying what the restaurant is named after, you are missing out on who they are." All the flavors in this dessert is very balanced and compliments each other very well. Bottom line: My friends and I will be visiting this place often as long as they keep up the great work. It's a bummer they don't have it in Austin, Texas but that's what makes Dallas that much sweeter. read more

I have visited Whiskey Cake four times total. The food is good although it does stray from the menu. However, if the first impression is suppose to be your best this place is going to fail. Their hostess are the worst! For example, I visited Sunday morning before 10:00 they made us wait without any explanation as to why the entire restaurant was empty but we had to wait 30 minutes. When they decided to sit us the one who showed us to our table had extremely oily black long hair and kept using her hands to push it back (gross) and they handed us our menus and she never once smiled. I felt like we were a huge inconvenience to this girl. On Friday night, I wanted to sit on a patio and enjoy a few drinks and dinner so we decided to try WC again. We got there around 6:00 p.m. I asked for a patio the hostess told me 25 minutes so we sat at the bar and had one drink. At this point the restaurant was not very busy at all. After, 30 minutes the place started top get packed, I went to the host stand to ask when we would be seated the blonde hostess interrupted me and said that we would have a seat when it is ready. So we waited another 45 minutes (are you kidding me) finally my boyfriend just went up there to say we wanted any table it didn't matter where (we were very hungry at this point) so we then had to wait another 15 minutes ( I was very upset) I walked over to the patio and notice that there were four empty tables so I walked over to the host and asked if we could sit there. She rolled her eyes so far back into her head and sighed and said they were reserved for a big party. (we had gotten there before the big party had made reservations) We ended up having to sit inside the restaurant.The hostess were all wearing open toed shoes and their toes were disgusting. ( I started to lose my appetite at this point) Marcie was our server and she did well, but we were already upset with the lack of service the hostess had displayed. The service is usually good when we finally get to our table; like I said I have visited this place four times. Brunch is good. I have never had chicken and waffles so I tried it here. They tasted good. I also tried their fried green tomato BLT that is a great twist to an ordinary sandwich. The drinks are expensive I had the afternoon delight and it was $9 and it was maybe four gulps worth the blood orange gimlet is good but the flavor varies a lot form bartender to bartender. I order the vegetable tzatkiki thinking it was vegetarian, but it had sardines, gross, but that could have been my mistake, but I couldn't eat it. The atmosphere is super cute and the idea is great! I just can't get over the lack of service from the hostess. Unfortunately, I will not visit this place again because the hostess are rude, inexperienced and lack the hygiene for the restaurant business! read more

We stopped into Whiskey Cake for the second time yesterday and let me tell you, this place is already rockin. Friday night, my wife and I survived our wait with drinks from a friendly cocktail waitress that were just perfectly balanced. My wife's house margarita was like none other that I've tasted, complete with a piece of house-made beef jerky, and the manhatten I had was the best I've ever tasted. This place is about quality all the way down to the cherries at the bar. I don't see a seat in the house that I wouldn't mind sitting at. The whole place has a great comfortable feel to it, and the mood lighting from the reproduction edison bulbs they have is a really unique touch. The wife was really quite impressed. For dinner, we started with the grilled mussels and deviled eggs. We could really tell that the chefs were proud of the food they were serving. It's really just about the little things that show what kind of a place you're in. I couldn't disagree more with those that dislike the eggs- they were served with smoked salmon, fried capers, and finely diced onion and chives. If I could do it as well, I'd make them at home. The broth that the mussels were served in was perfectly buttery, with pieces of ham, fresh tomatoes, and swiss chard to accompany it. At a whole pound, I could almost make a meal out of them. We ate our entrees of red fish and cut sirloin almost too quickly! Like others have said before, the steak at this place is to die for. My wife's grilled fish, recommended by our waitress, came with orzo, spinach, and parmesan and was perfectly seasoned and melt in your mouth good. We haven't had any room for dessert yet- though we saw the table next to us being served a sort of creme brulee that was actually lit on fire table side which was really impressive. We'll be coming back frequently. The service , food, and atmosphere is some of the best around. This is definitely our new favorite place and hope they're here to stay. read more

Whiskey Cake is the kind of place that makes brunch feel like a real treat. The atmosphere is warm and rustic, with plenty of charm, and the food is fresh, flavorful, and just a little bit unique in the best way. Jake, our waiter, was amazing. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel right at home. He suggested a few of his favorite dishes, and his enthusiasm made the whole experience even better. If you're lucky enough to get Jake, you're in great hands. Start with a mimosa or, if you're feeling adventurous, the guava gimlet. The mimosas are perfectly balanced, not too sweet, and pair well with everything on the menu. The guava gimlet is refreshing and tropical, with just the right amount of sweetness from the guava, mixed with lime and gin. It's a fun drink that really enhances the brunch experience. The Farmers Breakfast is a solid choice if you're looking for something filling and delicious. The eggs are cooked to perfection, the potatoes are crispy, and the jalapeño biscuits add a little kick that makes the whole dish pop. The creamy grits are a great addition too, making it a hearty, comforting meal that still feels fresh and light. The short rib hash is another standout. The short rib is incredibly tender and flavorful, and it's served with perfectly seasoned potatoes and a poached egg on top. The richness of the egg blends beautifully with the short rib, creating a dish that's both satisfying and indulgent. If you're a fan of cheese, the goat cheese fondue is a must. It's rich, creamy, and tangy, served with bread and fresh veggies for dipping. It's indulgent but not too heavy, and it's a great way to start the meal with a group. Overall, Whiskey Cake nails the balance of quality, creativity, and comfort. It's a wonderful spot to slow down, enjoy some good food, and kick back with friends or family. With fantastic service from Jake, it's highly recommended for a weekend brunch that's a bit special but still relaxed. read more

We came here for a friend's bday party and as we first stepped into the restaurant, I already fell in love with the place. Besides it being a bit TOO dim for me - I loved the decor and the small lights they had for each table. I also liked how open the bar area and seating was arranged and the multiple TVs to watch all the sports action. We ordered a couple of things and tried other people's dishes: Mesquite grilled mussles, 3 little Pigs, Hot chicken n cheese melt, and the Mesquite grilled redfish. I'd have to say the mussles was my favorite and the 3 little pigs were also super delicious. The only thing I didn't like about the chicken n cheese melt was the dill havarti. And the redfish was okay, but a bit too buttery (which made it taste too greasy). And of course for dessert, we had to order the Whiskey cake. It was aaaamazing! Especially with the white sauce and the pecans - it was a party in your mouth. Definitely have to save room for this dessert! [We also ordered the Butterscotch Bourbon Creme Brulee - I don't like bourbon so I really didn't like this dessert. If it was just a regular butterscotch creme brulee, I think I would have enjoyed it.] The service was GREAT - we had a party of about 20 people and we had 4-5 servers waiting on our table. We got our orders right away, got our water and our glass was never empty - our food came out quicker than we thought and they always came back to make sure we were doing okay. They were also able to split our bills according to each couple - definitely a plus since we had so many people. All in all it was a fun time, great service, and great food. read more

Whiskey Cake is hands down one of my favorite spots in DFW. I've been for dinner plenty of times and always left impressed, but brunch has its own unique vibe and offerings that make it just as memorable. I recently went for brunch, and our server Jake truly elevated the experience. You could tell he loves working there. He had a genuine enthusiasm for both the food and the bourbon selection, giving us spot-on recommendations that made each course special. His detailed knowledge added a level of insight that I don't often experience dining out. We started with the goat cheese fondue, which was surprisingly perfect for brunch. It's a little different than your usual brunch appetizers, but I'd highly recommend it. It was creamy, tangy, and just delicious. Jake then suggested the Cold Fashioned, which is now an absolute must for me. Made with coffee-infused Buffalo Trace and topped with whipped cream prepared right at the table, it was the perfect blend of coffee and bourbon flavors. It's a drink that really wakes you up and sets the tone for a great meal. For my entree, I had the Short Rib Hash, and it did not disappoint. The short rib was tender, the flavors well-balanced, and it was just the right portion to be filling without being overly heavy. While I still lean slightly towards their dinner menu as my personal favorite, I've never had a meal at Whiskey Cake that wasn't top notch. The service, food, and drinks make it a standout in a city with no shortage of great restaurants. If you haven't been yet, go and ask for Jake. read more

We stopped in Whiskey Cake on Saturday night for the first time and were greeted by a friendly staff with a 20 min wait, which turned out to be perfect time for one specialty drink from the bar. Finally a trendy upscale grill/lounge in Plano with a downtown Dallas feel. The specialty drinks were very unique and equally delicious, my wife tried 3 different ones throughout the evening. There are several chairs and sitting areas around the bar area with unique eclectic furniture and decor. Very nice atmosphere and clientele. We were seated as soon as our other party arrived. The menu was well rounded with something for everyone. We started off with some kick ass appetizers called "3 Little Pigs" and Crab cake, always a fav! Both were superb! I ordered the Chicken Melt and my wife ordered the bone in pork chop. The food was prepared from scratch and served within 20 min of ordering which was nice. Her pork chop looked as good as it taste, would highly recommend trying. My melt was great and there was more than enough food for the whole table. Several items on the menu that looked great, so we are looking forward to returning soon for another round! On a 1-10, a easy 9...... Very pleased with the whole experience. PS- Obviously if you are a whiskey drinker, whatever your call, they probably have! read more

Visited Whiskey Cake when I was in Texas for work and goddamn IS THIS PLACE AH-MAZING. I think the coolest thing about Whiskey Cake is their dedication to 'farm-fresh comfort food.' They source their ingredients straight from the farm so it's really great to know that their stuff is locally-sourced. Definitely want to go back to try their brunch and lunch since I only got to try some of their dinner items. I got the OMG (Onion, Mushroom, and Goodness) Burger and simply put - it was one of the best burgers that I've ever had. I also had their 3 Little Pigs - such a cute and totally fitting name for those adorable looking (and super delicious) slow roasted pork sliders. The goat cheese fondue was a great starter as well... and I don't even fux with goat cheese but I do now! It was served with some grilled sourdough (one of my fave types of bread), Greek olives, and roasted tomatoes. Ended the meal with a Whiskey Cake and I can't believe that I almost said no to dessert (dafuq was I thinking?!). Out of everything I ate and want to try, that dessert definitely takes... the (Whiskey) Cake. (lol) read more

Atmosphere: 3 to 4 stars Food: 3 to 4 stars Service: 4 stars The decor is farmhouse bar basically. It was extremely rowdy and chaotic right when you walk in the restaurant. The 3 little pigs, mussels, and shishito peppers as appetizers and they were all good. We had the rotisserie farm bird, tenderloin, and lobster rolls for the dinner entree. The only compliant is that the tenderloin is too tough even thought I ordered medium ware. Our server raved about their whiskey cake for almost 5 mins saying how it was the best desert in D Magazine. I usually don't care what foodies or critics say about how good the food is. I am my own critic! Well the whiskey cake was AMAZING!! My favorite thing on the menu!! Must try!! Service was average to above average! I do however have something to say about their uniforms. The servers all wore a white tshirt with suspenders and jeans. For some reason it reminded me of the Chippendales performers in Vegas. Every time I see the servers I felt like they were going to strip! HAHA !! The uniforms have to go! read more

I really don't know how anybody couldn't fall in love with this place. I came in the 1st time in August with my girlfriend and we had a great time out on the patio on a Saturday night. It was really busy that night and the manager (Scott) took great care of us. We returned last week to come check it out again and I can safely say that this is hands down still my favorite restaurant. Scott the manager was at the front door when we came in and he immediately recognized us and sat us at our spot on the patio. The server was phenomenal as well. Not only did the server know all about my favorite bourbon, she also suggested that I try it with an ice ball. I had no idea what she was talking about. A minute later she came out with this giant copper press looking thing and presto blammo, I'm enjoying Maker's 46 on the rox like I've never had it before. Loved the pork chop and my gf's redfish was killer (great recommendations from our server). My gf was so impressed with everything that she plans to book her company Christmas party there. read more

Whiskey Cake never disappoints, but tonight's visit was on another level. The food was absolutely outstanding -- the goat cheese fondue was rich, creamy, and honestly one of the best starters I've ever had. The hummus was incredibly fresh with the perfect texture and flavor, served with warm, perfectly seasoned pita. Every dish had that signature Whiskey Cake quality where you can taste the care and craft behind it. But what truly made the experience unforgettable was our server, Chris. Over-the-top amazing doesn't even begin to describe him. His attention to detail was unreal -- noticing the little things before we even thought to ask, checking in at just the right times, and making sure our family felt welcomed and taken care of the entire visit. You can tell he genuinely cares about giving people a great experience. We had an incredible time, and I loved bringing my family here. Whiskey Cake has officially become one of those places we'll come back to again and again. Highly recommend! read more

My son brought his car into Quirk Works in Quincy for auto body repair right before Memorial Day. We figure a few 2-3 weeks for repair, boy were we wrong. After 3 weeks he calls to check on progress and they tell him they're waiting for parts and there was a lot of damage. Not really, but it's their excuse for taking a very long time. Plus, No one calls him to say there is a delay. A week later he calls back and gets the same answer, waiting for parts. We're now angry that it's taking this long and we're at a month. Every week he calls and gets the same response. We're now at 10 weeks for auto repair. Finally, he sends an email to the president of Quirk and tells him what's going on. Within a few days he gets a call from the body shop telling him we have a loaner car until the car is finished. Surprisingly, the car is done the next week. I could go on and give more details but it would turn into a novel. STAY AWAY FROM QUIRK, if you want your repair done in a timely manner. read more

This is one of those rare gems you find tucked away next to all the corporate cookie cutter BS dallas is known for like Darden and Yum!brands. The decor was awesome, they use retro carbon filament bulbs to light the place (circa 1890's) I simply enjoyed the fact that there was fresh rosemary instead of flowers adorning the tables. Everything is rustic, yet somehow refined. I shat brix at the epic whiskey menu with hand labled casks full of goodness. I had to also appreciate the mixology and how they make all thier mixers themselves using fresh ingredients. Thier food seemed to follow the same model. I also loved how this is one of those places with a proper chef and an ever-changing menu absent at those big corporate places. The food seems to be prepared fresh to order, using fresh local ingredients. Combined with the decor and local southern flavors I would say its a perfect place to take a guest from out of town. Or an impressionable 3rd date. *wink wink read more

Dont believe the hype. Drove about 30 minutes to try them for lunch as i missed them my last visit. Hostess couldnt understand we just wanted a table for 2. Then took us to a table that someine was going to be moving to so we got another table. Our server Farrah was nice. When i asked what was good, she gave me all her faves. I dontlike cheese so just opted to try a few different things. *Farm salad.. vibrant and good dressing. *Deviled eggs...blah. especially when you find egg shells in them. Told our server and she apologized and we just had her take them away. No new eggs, not off our bill, we left 3 pieces there too. *fried green tomatoes...no taste. Dipping sauce was decent but nothing that stood out. * turkey burger...you can get this anywhere. The chips it came with were great. *had ti try the whiskey cake...good presentation, good flavor. Ours was dry. $50 lunch for 2 with tip and very lackluster. Nice bathroom and interior. read more

Whiskey Cake is literally the best thing in the menu on my book. I really love all the concepts they have thrown together and so far everytime I've come here, whether it would be for brunch, lunch or dinner; it has always been great. I've had several opportunities to write a review but with me procrastinating and each time I go back, I get something different and the experience becomes better than it was before. I've had the deviled eggs as an appetizer and they were simple yet delicious. I also had the chicken and cheese melt which was surprisingly delicious with Pesto and Havarti making it a really great sandwich. Now, I suggest you make a reservation for a big party or send someone over there ahead of time because it's a wait to get seated on prime evenings or even during brunch. As for the cocktails, I'm like an old English lady and loving on Pimm's so I order the Pimm's Cup drink. Finish up with Whiskey Cake. It's so worth it. read more

DANG.... this place ROCKS!!! my friends and i LOVE IT! it was a fresh fun spirited tavern for drinking and hanging out with friends, and in NO way was there the overwhelming feeling of a dance party lounge (puke). MUSIC was kick@$$ none of that repeat bar radio stations BUT indie rock/mix with all generation classics that EVERYONE KNOWS and can rock out to OH YEA!! i enjoyed my 512 beer...yummm while rocking out to some MUMFORD AND SONS come on now!!! this place will be my new hang out makes me feel like cheers "where everyone knows my name!" lol. no but really just because its my type of place. chicken cheese melt, AMAZING!!! whiskey cake UMMM YEA PLEASE!!! servers, fun as can be!!! cocktails, fun to watch them being made! despite some of the more needier reviews i have read, i enjoy it ever so greatly and will be my new hang out, as well as the first stop when my friends and family come into town!! : )! read more

Finally a top quality non-chain restaurant in the Plano/Frisco area. Whiskey Cake is fantastic! Plan B Group has done an extremely tasteful redesign of the old Plano Tavern. It is inviting and makes you feel comfortable the minute you open the front door and step inside. Each time that I've eaten here the hostess has been receptive and the wait staff has been very informative. My hats off to the manager Kevin G. who obviously does a great job of hiring and training the wait staff and bar staff. Each item I have had, the Veggie Stack, the Smoked Turkey Stack, the Chicken Salad Sandwich and the Whiskey Cake have been uniquely created and were very fresh. Christine behind the bar will steer you in the right direction when it comes to the Artisan Cocktails that Whiskey Cake offers. Hit Whiskey Cake soon you will be happy! read more

The food is excellent! Everything is fresh. Farm to the table. We all had different meals and everyone was very satisfied. I had the Chicken & cheese melt minus the cheese and it was amazing. The the chicken was so moist and flavorful. The portions are quite large. Someone else had the "OMG" burger. The name says it all. The burger was huge! It was very good. It had great flavor. The pulled pork sandwich has a bit of a kick to it but once again very flavorful. All of our meals came with a side of homemade potato chips. Delicious! The meals are huge but you have to save room for the Whiskey Cake. It is so yummy! My 11 year old loved it and he isn't much of a cake fan. It is Delicious!! We split one among 4 people. It is quite rich but oh so good. read more