Remember when hotel bars were a thing? Well, Bar 1856 is a great example of that!…read more This place was packed on Friday night. My wife and I threw back a number of craft beers and cocktails theoughout the evening. We enjoyed great service from two talented bartenders and shared a delicious piece of chocolate cake for desert. Don't miss this gem!

They do not have a Happy Hour! Haven't in 5 years! There were several online reviews that spoke…read moreof Happy Hour that begins at 4 pm. Parking is 12.00 and they do not comp that whether you eat or drink. Absolutely no atmosphere. No view! Bartender came to my table and just stood there. No welcome, no menu.

Menu has changed since the last time I visited Republic, but the service is still excellent. Karen…read morewas a great waitress and very patient with us throughout the evening. So disappointed they dropped the fried green tomatoes from the menu. Prices are reasonable, especially for spirits and beer. We started with the chicken fried quail tenders, which had a fantastic dipping sauce with them. For entrées, we had the New York strip chicken fried steak and the steak frites. I wasn't crazy about the chicken fried steak as it was a ton of batter and a very thin, thin piece of steak inside. I don't think I would order it again. The mashed potatoes and green beans and jalapeño gravy were very good though. My friend enjoyed the steak frites.

Dallacites had a Spritz passport so a friend and I stopped for appetizers and drinks. They drinks…read morewere very good. The atmosphere was nice, staff was very friendly, and the bar was full at happy hour, which I always like. Definitely a nice spot to meet up with someone for drinks.

Postino is filled with cool ambiance (character all over the place - typewriters on the walls,…read morecolorful chandeliers), great music, excellent service, and good food. We tried 3 boards: the bruschetta board, chef charcuterie board, and the pub board. All were well executed and tasty. Would highly recommend.

We gave this place a shot for happy hour... only to discover that "happy hour" apparently means…read morehappy until 5 PM. Which feels a little contradictory to the whole concept of happy hour! The bruschetta was basically toast... except it wasn't even toasted. ‍ The drinks were just okay and definitely didn't feel like a great value for the price. On the bright side, Ms. Hannah was fantastic and provided the best part of the experience with her great service. Overall: Hannah gets , but happy hour gets a solid "we can do better."

My wife and I met a dear friend from North Dallas for a late lunch at Renny's. We had heard so many…read morewonderful things about the restaurant and were eager to try it for ourselves. Just as exciting was the opportunity to spend time with our friend and catch up. Since it was well past the lunch rush, Renny's was pleasantly quiet. We were seated immediately and settled comfortably at our table while waiting for our friend to arrive. Our server, Carlos, greeted us warmly and asked if it was our first time dining at Renny's. We assured him it wasn't. We started with a couple of glasses of their incredible iced tea, a special blend called Apricot Chardonnay. It's delightful. In fact, the restaurant sells it in the bag, and we always take one home with us. Our friend arrived just in time to look over the menu. With so many tempting choices, deciding wasn't easy. My wife, a devoted chicken salad sandwich fan, chose the chicken salad sandwich, and our friend quickly followed suit. I ordered the Friday lunch special: fried cod and fries with a side of jalapeño-infused coleslaw. During our visit, Kim, the manager, stopped by to introduce herself. She was incredibly personable and made us feel right at home. As we enjoyed our iced tea and caught up on all the latest news and gossip, Carlos arrived with our entrees. I sampled the chicken salad and can confirm that it is outstanding. The seasoning and mayonnaise are blended perfectly. My fried cod and fries looked picture-perfect. Carlos asked if I wanted malt vinegar, and my response was an enthusiastic "Of course!" Fish and chips just aren't complete without it. What a fantastic lunch we had. The ladies were all smiles and declared themselves happily satisfied. My fish and chips were among the best I've ever had. The cod was fried to perfection: crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. In a few months, we'll be traveling to Alaska, where there's supposedly a restaurant that serves the best fried cod anywhere. I'm willing to bet that Renny's cod would give them some serious competition. It was phenomenal. The fries were excellent, and the jalapeño coleslaw added the perfect touch. Even though we probably shouldn't have, we couldn't resist ordering dessert. I chose the Crème Brûlée, while the ladies shared an apple tart. The Crème Brûlée was incredible, especially paired with a cup of black coffee. They kindly gave me a taste of the apple tart, and all I can say is wow. The apple slices were cut paper-thin, likely with mandoline, and the puff pastry was baked to perfection. All in all, it was a stellar visit to Renny's. If it weren't so far from home, we would undoubtedly become weekly regulars. A special thank you to Carlos for his attentive, friendly service and to the entire team for making our lunch so memorable.

Visited during brunch and had a really good time. They have a very good brunch special but I also…read moredid the restaurant week menu. The staff is great and very attentive. I do like the atmosphere, almost like a neighborhood bar and grill. The food was so good! I had calamari and the green chile lasagna which both were very delicious. I definitely recommend!

Stopped by on a Friday night for some cocktails and the place was easy to find. I had a very good…read moreFrench 79 and my friend ordered an old fashioned. She said it tasted good too. We had great service at the bar. 3 people checked on us various times. We also tried the spinach dip and it comes with some premium crackers. The dip tasted standard. Parking was quite easy, there are.spots in front of the condo building. Only downside is my friend said the women's bathroom was super far. I would go back if I'm in the area again.

Bernie's is on the first floor of a high rise apartment building on NW Hwy. I can see the appeal…read morefor those living in the building-your own cocktail lounge. But for someone who does not live there, not so much. On Yelp, it came up as a happy hour spot. I believe they offer $1 off on cocktails and that's it. Very limited snack selection. While Bernie's looked clean, the decor is less than appealing IMO. It was promoted on Yelp as Dallas best kept secret. I am sorry I cannot agree.

Food, service and ambiance were great! Love this place!…read moreSpecial Valentine's Day entree was delicious!

FOOD: I had the salmon tacos with a side salad and my friend had a veggie flatbread. Both were…read morejust meh. My salmon was overcooked and dry. ATMOSPHERE: Beautiful place, good for a date and sitting outside when weather is good. SERVICE: I would give 5 stars to our waiter, John W. He was a great server! TIP: De visit when you can sit outside.

Why does this place only have 3 reviews? It is in a perfect location off 75 AND it shares the same…read morespace as Alamo Drafthouse! Excellent place to hang out before or after a movie! This place actually has a pretty good selection of draft beers and the cocktails are great as well! I ordered an old fashioned (with Maker's Mark) since they weren't seating people yet for the movie I wanted to see. And I was amazed at how good it was! Definitely one of the best I've ever had! Give this place a try!

Glass Half Full Taproom is a rather subtle taproom adjoining the Alamo Drafthouse. You enter from…read morebehind the Box Office for the Cinema. The several times that I have been there or just to the Cinema portion, the Glass Half Full Taproom has been pretty slow. Like not even Half Full kind of busy... The service is usually pretty decent, but once again that has mainly been when they are not very busy. They usually don't have many people on staff so if they do get busy, it is going to affect you speed of your service. That can sometimes be detrimental if you are grabbing a beer before catching a movie. Selection is not an issue here. They have 32 beers on tap here, so your biggest issue if you are like me, is just making a decision. My typical go-to; Deep Ellum Dallas Blonde. Ambiance-wise it is a beer room. There is usually kind of a low key vibe to the place. It's a mellow place to grab a mellow brew!

Thanks to Elvis that was our waiter for making the experience 10/10 . The octupus was amazing tooread more

What an outstanding experience at Even Coast celebrating my sister's birthday! From moment we…read morewalked in, I knew it would be amazing. We were met by the most pleasant hostess who led us to our booth in the dining room. The decor is breathtaking and simply classy. From our table, the kitchen was in view. Being able to watch the chefs work in the kitchen was a nice touch. Brilliant lighting, floral arrangements and leather tufted seating made the both incredibly comfortable. A few moments later, our waiter Sam arrived. He was very nice and knowledgeable; offering more insight into a dishes we asked about. We decided to start with the spicy tuna carpaccio and cornmeal dusted oysters. We accompanied our starters with a Lemon Dropped and glass of Sancerre. For entrees, the filet and Creste de Gallo. Everything was perfection; full of flavor and fresh. We closed out the evening with a complimentary pistachio gelato which was delicious! I've absolutely found a new favorite restaurant and will certainly be back soon!

Food 4/5: we got the sampler for the appetizer and I got birria tacos for the entree. Honestly, I…read morecould've had the sampler as the entree lol. They were pretty good! Loved the sampler. The birria tacos felt a little dry. The rice was good Service: she took care of us and checked in here and there. Granted it was a Friday night so it was getting busy. She still made sure to check in with us! Ambiance: it was a Friday night and we went around 8-9pm. It was that transition time from dinner to nightlife which was pretty nice but it got way too loud. The music was up to where I had to yell to talk with my table. Parking: it's located in a shopping center and they do get busy. It's all free parking!

I went to Vidorra last night for a birthday celebration. The ambiance and decor are definitely…read moreimpressive, but my experience was a mix of highlights and a few drawbacks. The Highlights: -Atmosphere & Seating: It was a lovely evening, so we chose to sit outside on the patio, which had a great energy for a birthday setup. -Service: Salma was our waitress and she was super attentive! Saturday nights are clearly bustling, so as the evening went on, drinks took longer to come out, but I really appreciated her hustle and efforts to keep up with all her tables. -Shrimp Fajita Salad: The shrimp were large, well-seasoned, and packed with flavor. While the salad portion itself felt a bit small, the quality of the vegetables and shrimp made up for it. Where They Fell Short: -The Waiting Area: Inside, the air conditioning vents were dripping noticeable condensation. I pointed it out to the hostess, but it didn't seem to be a concern for them. Dodging ceiling drips while waiting wasn't a great start to the night. -Food & Drinks: I ordered a frozen margarita, but by the time it arrived, it was already half-melted--either left sitting at the bar too long or blended with too much liquid. My friend got the queso dip, which had a fun and unique presentation, but the texture was way too runny for my taste. Pro-Tips Before You Go: -Reservations are a must: If you don't book ahead, expect a wait time of an hour or more. -Parking: Finding a spot can be nearly impossible--the lot was completely full when I arrived, so budget extra time to find parking. -Budget: Keep in mind that Vidorra is on the pricier side.

Overall: 4.7/5 [dine in]…read more Our sushi chef was Jayden and he was so nice. He checked in with us throughout the meal to make sure everything tasted good, offered to cut our hand rolls in half so we could share, and even gave us a salmon belly on the house. Black Cod Nigiri ($6): Best bite of the night and it was on the seasonal menu. It was cooked and I'm not sure what they did to it, but it was absolutely phenomenal. Salmon Truffle Ponzu ($18): My second favorite dish of the night. The salmon was super fresh and the truffle ponzu elevated the whole thing. Scallop Foie Gras ($24): Beautiful presentation and good but surprisingly not as flavorful as the salmon truffle ponzu. I was expecting more umami from the foie gras. Salmon Belly Toro Nigiri ($16): Salmon belly with fatty toro topped with ikura. Delicious and melts in your mouth. Toro Wagyu Uni Nigiri ($22): Fatty tuna, A5 wagyu beef, and uni nigiri. My husband thought it was fun to eat, but said he would not order it again. Nodoguro Nigiri ($13): I looked this up, and it's apparently a rare high end deep sea fish from Japan known as the toro of white fish. Based purely on taste though, I thought it was okay and did not compare to the salmon belly. Kanpachi Cherry Blossom ($6.50): A pretty rosy pink color with a subtle cherry blossom flavor. Okay in terms of taste compared to the other fishes we had. Ami Ebi Nigiri ($10): The sweet shrimp was a bit too raw for me. Crab Uni Butter Nigiri ($12): I did not really taste the difference between the uni infused butter and regular butter so I am not sure it is worth the price, though it was still good. Snow Crab Handroll ($7): So much better than imitation crab. Recommend out of all the handrolls we tried. Eel Handroll ($7.50): Not my favorite but my husband said it was one of the best eel he has ever had. Lobster Handroll ($12): Good but nothing special. Volcano Roll ($28): This took the longest to make and was the last item we received even though we saw them start preparing it at the beginning of the meal. The presentation was beautiful and Jayden even sprayed gold on it for our photo and video. It comes with snow crab, avocado, lobster, and bay scallop topped with eel sauce and was really yummy with lots of seafood. The only downside was that the roll underneath broke apart easily which made it hard to eat. Fresh Wasabi Root ($10): We watched them grind the wasabi fresh which was cool to see. It doesn't have a kick to it though so I wouldn't order it again since I like a tiny bit of spiciness. Matcha Mojito ($15): Not for me. It had a bit too much club soda. Yuzu Saketini ($15): I liked this one more than the matcha mojito. The yuzu flavor was prominent and it kind of reminded me of a Lemon Drop.

If you're looking for fresh sushi and plenty of it -- this is your place. You can either sit by the…read morebar and watch the sushi chefs or grab a booth and have your own space. They have a rotating list of specials on the blackboard so be sure to ask first it as our server didn't really mention this to us so we had to find out ourselves - can be hard to see but there is a menu specifically for this. Handrolls. Get them for the best bang for your buck. They are loaded with fresh fish. Some of the specials weren't our favorite - too much sauce. But handrolls and nigiri were solid. Our chef made sure we were fed.