One of the best and most unique restaurant gems in the area. They are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year and for good reason. Great, fresh, and unique food in a cozy ambiance. Awesome food, awesome service, and great people own and work here. If you haven’t been, highly recommend taking your special someone here for a great meal.

Outstanding! We had such a nice time. The environment is beautiful with abstract art on the wall. The Chef, checked on us and on leaving we began to talk and he shared with us that he enjoys pottery and did the pots that are on all the tables. Lobster, salmon, a nice German dish and I enjoyed the beef bourgonoine. We had to enjoy the Texas sheet cake for dessert. It was all so good. We really loved this restaurant. It is elegant and delicious.

Went back after 3 years and enjoyed the experience even more. The menu was updated and varied, with a prix fixe option that had great value. We had the warm Brie appetizer, the salmon and the fish special. All was fantastic. The blueberry buttermilk pie was good, but not great, with a tough crust and dense custard. Service was very good and the ambiance was pleasant.

A place like this deserves a more well thought out review, but simply put it's amazing. My wife and I have driven by this place for years, and finally decided to try it out. Steak was cooked perfectly, green beans were on point, and the smoked salmon pasta was something unique and fantastic. It's on the pricier side, but well worth it. Staff was incredibly friendly. Paintings on the wall were by a local artist. Food is locally sourced and veggies and herbs are grown in their garden. Super cool place. Super good. Super sad we waited so long to try it. We'll definitely be back.

Amazing food and service! Forget going to Dallas or Fort Worth for a fancy, tasty restaurant experience-- its right here! Service is top notch! We've been a couple times over the years and just went for our Anniversary. Did not disappoint! Tomato Basil soup has a kick and its the best I've had! Crab cakes are stellar. We had the steak and lobster and it was spot on. There is so much on the menu and the prices are great for a fancy restaurant. My husband and I did share most apps and the entree and it was perfect. Drinks were amazing too! They know their alcohol and wine -- great variety. Don't overlook this jewel hidden in Roanoke!

We made a last minute decision to order the chili for Monday Night Football and as ALWAYS our meal was ready on time for contactless pick up! What a FALL WINNER this menu item is...hearty with the Zip of a Tom Brady Slant Pass...Yum!

Excellent place, tenderloin was incredible, creme brulee also delicious

Good service and good drinks. I had the surf and turf and everything was cooked well.

Absolutely exceptional dining experience. Ratings say it all. From the service to the food, it could have been mistaken for a Michelin star(s) rated restaurant. Our waiter was incredibly attentive, had one heck of an epic mustache! Ordered wine, a 'Lemon Drop' and bacon wrapped shrimp to start. The drink was incredible! Well mixed and so smooth. The shrimp were also very well prepared, apparently new to the menu. The owner stopped by our table several times with a huge infectious smile, very pleasant individual. For the main course, we both ordered the 16oz Ribeye, medium rare. Now, I've been to many many high end steakhouses from Texas to Montana. This was the best most flavorful and perfectly grilled cut of beef I've ever had. Not kidding. The garlic potatoes and green beans paired perfectly, so scrumptious. Finished every bite. The ribeye was $67....however, the menu had many other entrees that were surprisingly inexpensive for a restaurant of this calibre. Will absolutely return to this restaurant during my next visit to Dallas!!

Food was about as perfect as it could be. Same for the service, well done.

+3

We went to The Classic Cafe for my wife's birthday. The experience could not have been better! The food -- both appetizers and entrees -- was expertly prepared, and presented. We had an optimal wine pairing with a Thread Feathers Petite Sirah. The best feature of our evening was the friendship and hospitality brothers Curt and Chris extended to us from our arrival to our departure. We will always cherish this experience. Thank you!

Delicious food. Amazing wine. Best staff. Overall this place is awesome, the staff is very welcoming from the moment you walk in. The tomato soup is a must. I’ve had the duck and the chicken and both were cooked perfectly and prepared with delicious sides. The staff is also very knowledgeable about wine, the will help you select a wine that compliments your food and your taste pallet.

One of my all-time favorites. What's not to love? The tomato bisque, roasted garlic & goat cheese, & salad selections have been staples for years. The entrees are amazing & offer a wide variety. Steaks are always cooked to perfection & are of the highest quality. They have an extensive wine & drink menu. The owner & staff provide the upmost in customer service, engaging with customers & ensuring they have a memorable experience. This gem has remained consistent over the years, & I highly recommend it.

This is where fine dining meets marvelous hospitality and it makes for a memorable dining experience.

I've been there several times over the years. Amazing food and wine list. Francis (manager? Sommelier? Maitre d?) really knows his wines, which is rare. The food is always top notch, but the place has aged a bit, but you could call it rustic charm. The only not perfect part of the evening was our server who couldn't seem to follow my requests on not over serving father who was guzzling his wine.

Tonight a friend and I enjoyed a wonderful dinner at The Classic Cafe. I had the trout and my friend had the salmon. Both were amazing! I highly recommend this restaurant. The service was A+++. The host was very professional and polite. Our servers Julie and Reagan were perfect! I'll be back.

We had several items delivered! Everything was simply amazing. I highly recommend the pepper and cheese soup. It has a lovely kick to it without being overpowering. Also the pan seared salmon was cooked to perfection. I’m such a nerd about food. I cannot wait to try the whole menu.

First time trying out this local spot. Currently serving to go orders only, but this is not an issue. Have to say, I was very pleased. Started with their house smoked salmon appetizer. The salmon had fantastic flavor, which went well with the capers and cream cheese options. Ordered the jaegerschnitzel with mashed potatoes and the braised red cabbage. The schnitzel was tender and moist with a well executed outer crust. Even without the gravy, it was well flavored. The braised cabbage exceeded expectations, as too many are overly sweet or tart. Not this. It had a perfect balance of flavors. The mashed potatoes were pretty good, with great flavor. I usually prefer a rougher mash with some texture, but that is a personal preference. I am looking forward to our dessert we added, but will have to comment later on that.

I don’t know what to say! Every time I come, this Restaurant leave me speechless!! The Service, Management and the food! By far, Simply the best of Dallas and surroundings!

Quaint and cozy place to enjoy dinner. Service was great. Food was delicious.

The Classic has been my best “go to” restaurant for years, many years. Chris and Curtis own this locally operated store and they never, ever disappoint. Scrumptious, elegantly presented entrees and many from their local garden. Staff is awesome. Please consider this restaurant before others for ANY occasion and you will be happy you did!

The food here is fantastic. The service here is spectacular. I love the Classic Cafe. Having eaten here for many years, I have never had a bad Meal. Special occasions, lunches, or just one off dinners. Everything is always great. Family owned and operated, with a staff that has been there for many years, you can tell that think about their customer in everything they do and serve. One of the owners walks around and regularly checks on the customers to ensure they're enjoying themselves and that the food is up to their expectations. Saving manager Garden so they can serve fresh vegetables in the meals they make. It's not often that you see a customer hug someone who works in a restaurant, however I've seen that more than once here. If you've never eaten at the Classic Cafe Roanoke you should make your reservations now, and if you've eaten there but haven't been recently then it's time to go back. Cheers!

First time at the Classic, and what a treat! Excellent food and service. Great ambiance, too. We'll definitely be there again next visit to DFW area.

We met friends here last night and as always, everything was impeccable. It’s difficult to say which is better, the ambience, the food or the service. All of it is top notch. Very highly recommend. Superb.

Super friendly staff and great food. Cute little place tucked away between other businesses. Not far from highway 114. Give it a try and stay for the pie!

+3

Fantastic place to eat! The food is great and the service was amazing!

Went here for a graduation celebration expecting a really good meal but was still surprised with just good everything turned out. I had a the daily special of beef tenderloin medallions with habanero goat cheese and chimichuri and the jalapeno apple cobbler for dessert. Both dishes were packed full of flavor and all spicy parts of the food were perfectly balanced to bring out the best in the dishes. Definitely recommend to anyone wanting an amazing dinner in an no-rush intimate setting.

Francis , the food, everything is amazing. Have Francis select your wine, you won't be disappointed!

We celebrated a birthday with friends here and the service was amazing. Owner came by many times offering suggestions and jokes. Food was phenomenal. Good wine, delicious desert, and steaks and lamb chops to die for. Will be back

After a search for a restaurant in Roanoke with seafood, I found The Classic Cafe. I called and reserved a table for 4 to celebrate my mother's 91st birthday. We loved it. The staff were prompt, courteous, helpful, and their recommendations were spot-on. The food was delicious! Beautifully cooked, fresh, and the flavor was incredible!!! We started with roasted garlic and crostini, then prime beef ribeye, pan seared ruby red trout and radiatore pasta with salmon, and finished with creme Brule and a Texas sheetcake with ice cream. I can't recommend it enough. As someone else said, it deserves a better review than what I'm posting, but once you go, you will understand. I'm already making plans to return!

A wonderful experience. I will be coming back for the steaks and smoked salmon. Delicious!

I cannot rave enough about how amazing our experiance was. This is now a must show off to any and all friends and family. The Applewood-smoked salmon radiatore pasta was absolutely delishish!

Always a great experience! Food and service were exceptionally remarkable!

Curtis and team are exceptional! I moved away so this is the first time we’ve dined here in almost 3 years. It is still truly exceptional. I had the salmon and husband had the ribeye. And excellent wine!

I have been to the Classic Cafe at Roanoke multiple times, and have loved it every time. The atmosphere is always small-town vibes, which is one of my favorite restaurant vibes. The whole staff was amazing. They were respectful, hilarious, and friendly. When my food came out, so did the question from the staff asking how the food is. My server was amazingly nice, and he went above and beyond to make sure that I was pleased with dinner. I got the Apple-wood Smoked Salmon Pasta that had an extremely glorious taste. There was an expertly smoky taste.

Everything was superb! Both the food and the customer service were on point. This spot did not disappoint. Perfect for a romantic evening or special occasion.

This place is absolutely the best restaurant that I have ever been to. Consistent they have the same good quality dishes every time I go in but because I found something that I absolutely love, I go back to the same thing that is just so good and that would be me Jaeger Schnitzel don't forget about dessert it's the best thing there. You must have the jalapeno apple cobbler I know your stomach is already full but not too full to add a little bit of this heavenly delight. You won't be sad.

Been going there for 30 years and it never disappoints. Went to the wine pairing dinner last night and it was great. The extraordinary fare was paired with excellent wines that made for a special evening.

Great dinner and my serving partner was fantastic!

Some of the best steak I've had. Great, personal service.

Fantastic place, although it doesn’t look like much from the street, it’s first class in all aspects. The food was fabulous, as was the staff.

This is truly our to go to restaurant when celebrating birthdays, anniversary, or special occasion. The food is incredible and the service impeccable. It is pricy, however, worth every penny. If looking for fine dining this is the place to go. I highly, highly recommend.

This is our 4th or so time dining here. We love it. I love the roasted garlic. Between the 2 of us we had the stuffed shrimp, Pork Jagerschnitzel and veggies, trout and veggies, mashed potatoes, braised red cabbage, sheet cake. Sorry NO PICS 😞! But our plates were clean as usual! Good food and good service!

We discovered this gem of a restaurant over 20 yrs ago, when Roanoke was still a one horse town. Classic Cafe is still our favorite place to celebrate a special occasion. This charming venue has an incredible wine selection and wonderful menu that is based on what they grow in their garden and season appropriate menu selections. But what truly sets the Classic Cafe apart is the atmosphere and the service. Our server, Julie, who has been there for many years is charming, knowledgeable and accommodating. The owner, Curtis?, was hosting the evening and made it a point to make us feel very welcomed. This restaurant is truly a gem and well worth the drive!

Remarkable! My husband and I went here for the first time this week. Our waiter was excellent and walked us through the entire menu. The head chef came out and spoke with us about the wine menu and the meals he cooked. We started with the roasted garlic and goat cheese dip with parsley oil, served with croutons. I got the classic pork jägerschnitzel topped with a bacon mushroom gravy and my husband got prime beef ribeye. Everything we ate was phenomenal. I highly recommend this place!

Excellent Cuisine, Service and Atmosphere at Classic Cafe in Roanoke. Chris & Curtis are celebrating their 25th year in business. I have been coming since 1994. Worth the 62 round mile trip from my home. Always fresh and well prepared by the well known chef.

+5

Everything was excellent 👌. The spicy redfish was delicious 🤤 😋 As well as the vanilla bean crème brulée. Want to go back to try the cobbler next! Great service and great waiters.

Once / year The Classic features my Favorite dish, Beef Pot Pie. I drive 62 miles round trip just to enjoy this unique Special treat. Family owned & operated for 25+ years.

+5

This was our first time to dine at Classic Cafe. Francis and his crew are truly the best around! We were there to celebrate our anniversary. The moment we walked in, we were greeted by the sweetest hostess. If you are looking for fine dining, yet family oriented and the very best customer service, this is the place! Our waiter Ross was AMAZING! The steak was by far one of the best we have ever had, and we’ve been to a lot of steak restaurants. We will definitely be back! Thank you, Francis and Ross for an amazing experience!

Fantastic spot, it's been on my list to try for ages, finally made it over. Definitely lives up to the title of fine dining. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is immaculately clean. The menu is small (this is a great sign) and well rounded. 10\10, we'll surely be back.

We've been going to the Classic Cafe for about 10 years. Since we started going we've moved away but make it a point to go back. Francis is incredible and helpful, makes you feel like family. The food is amazing even though they took the duck off the menu. But stop by and enjoy the food. You won't regret it

Our first visit to this restaurant was amazing! Outstanding atmosphere, service and food and drink quality. Definitely one of the higher caliber restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. We will definitely be back.

Great restaurant! Had the special (pork belly) was delicious. Service and staff were wonderful . Anyone who likes good tasting food and that’s original I recommend you give them a try! I wish there were more restaurants like this in the area. We will be back, soon!

I can't say enough about the entire experience. The restaurant and staff are perfect. The food was outstanding! The surf and turf is as good as it gets and the whiskey sour is delicious!

Been a while since we have had the "Classic " experience. Food, service, atmosphere always great. The tomato basel soup is by far the best in the world, and has been for the 30+ years that we've been going there. A perfect experience for any occasion. Will go more often

Our first time visiting. Made reservations thru Open Table. Arrived on time and was seated promptly. Quaint but not pretentious. Very friendly and relaxed environment. The ribeye and pan seared trout were excellent. We will visit again.

Dinner with friends for the holidays. Good food and great staff!! We had a great meal and a good time. Recommend!

Great staff. Inviting establishment that makes the evening out special. Has a nice selection of unique drinks, tasty appetizers, and large meal portions. Ask to split a salad if you do an appetizer The dessert was great as well.

Fine dining in Roanoke with a laid back atmosphere. A family favorite for many years. Wine selections are always excellent, I usually end up hunting for a box of their latest pick after each visit. Francis is a treasure, thank you for making the kids feel so welcome!

One of the best restaurants I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. The ambiance, service, food and drinks are immaculate. Highly recommend.

I have come to the greater Dallas area several times and found this quaint restaurant in Roanoake. I love it so much I went back the next day. What I had: Poblano Soup Fried lobster Shrimp Salmon pasta Blackberry Lemon mocktail Creme Brulee It was absolutely divine! The service was top tier! All of the staff was pleasant and warm. I felt special here. Now on to the food: This was by far the best meal I have had...period. The poblano soup is creamy and the spice is very mild. I could eat that everyday. The star of the show was the shrimp appetizer meal. If you eat shrimp I highly recommend you get that. That blackberry cocktail. Yes, just do it.

Always have a great time here! Quality food and great service.

We’ve been here 4 times now and have been blown away each time. The food is absolutely delicious and the service is exceptional. The atmosphere is a nice change from the usual loud restaurants we go to. We love coming here for special occasions. Highly recommend!

Christina Rogers

We had a great time and will definitely be back. The ambiance is fantastic, the food was excellent, and the service made you feel right at home.

Simone

Was in town for a work conference and peeled away for the loveliest dinner here. The staff were so sweet and accommodating. It was so welcoming, charming and cozy. I had such a lovely time!

Brian O'Keefe

Wonderful anniversary dinner last night as a first time guest. Paige our server was amazing as was the food. We had the sampler appetizer, soup, and split an entree. Everything was delicious and elevated without being pretentious. Will definitely be back before our next anniverary :D

Stephanie McCrary

We attended a birthday party with a large group at Cefe Italia. We had one waiter that was the speed and attention of 4!!! I don’t know how he did such a great job by himself but he took the best care of us. The food was FANTASTIC! The staff is friendly, prompt, and one of our favorite places to dine.

Lance Silvertooth

Food is always excellent. Service was absolutely fantastic. Seth did a terrific job taking care of us. Creme Brulee is my favorite dessert they have.

Michael Bitton

My wife and and I went there for our 12th anniversary dinner. The food was amazing (Me: Wagyu beef bourguignon, Her: Surf and turf), the garlic mashed potatoes are amazing, green beans are cooked to perfection. I ordered a Classic Old Fashioned and my wife order a Cranberry lemondrop - once again, very well prepared and tasty. The desserts may LOOK small, but they're the perfect ending to the meal. (Me: Walnut chocolate torte with chocolate ganache, her: Vanilla bean crème brûlée which received a "perfect" rating from her.) The atmosphere was great, the staff was attentive, but in a friendly way - they seemed very intent on making sure that we had a positive dining experience above and beyond the act of just taking your order and bringing you food. Definitely one of the more upscale dining experiences I've had. I look forward to returning.

Oscar Stiles

Great place for a date. This is elevated home cooking. That may even come across as a slight and it's not intended to. Being in a quaint house, the seating and atmosphere is very much like you're over for a nice dinner at a friend's. Not that this is a casual type environment, but you just feel comfortable and at home. Our server was great. Not pushy. He was attentive without being interuptive. He knew what he was doing. He saw the table next to us get their food before us, and they ordered a few minutes after we did, so he immediately swung by and acknowledged that fact then said he'd run to the kitchen to find out what the hold up was. Within 3 minutes our food was out. All prepared as ordered and we both thought the quality and flavor was worth it. We both also enjoyed the wine list. Not the normal labels you find at a lot of restaurants. I'm sad we waited this long to give this play a try.

Jacob Neat

Great experience and food. The staff never let our drinks hit half empty and they were incredibly attentive. Food was excellent. I had the tenderloin medallions medium rare and they were perfectly cooked with wonderful mashed potatoes and steamed green beans. To say this is a hidden gem would be an understatement.

+6

Nishanth Velumula

This is a cozy place. An old house turned to be a restaurant. I ordered online for a pickup and was hesitant. But, I was amazed after tasting the food. I ordered lamb chops to be well cooked. All our family enjoyed the meal. We would definitely visit the place again.

Thomas

Had a wonderful anniversary experience here . Food was very enjoyable. The Beef bourguignon was pretty ok usually the whole dish is in a sauce . This was not . I’ve had much better was not terrible. Dessert was really good . I was most impressed with the staff. Everyone was so nice .

+4

Scotty Gage

The Classic Cafe at Roanoke is fine dining at its best. Always incredible, never pretentious. The service is always impeccable, and the food never misses. Tonight, the Australian Lamb Chops were amazing, cooked medium rare and full of flavor. We started with the smoked salmon, and a cup of the roasted pablano soup, which started things perfectly. We finished off our meal with the Texas Sheet cake and Creme Brulee which were perfectly prepared. Our server took great care of us and attended to our needs with great detail, banter and politeness. The Classic is a definite goto for a great romantic dinner on that special occasion.

D Turista

Great food!!, perfect service, quaint restaurant that felt like eating at grammas house with professional waiters . A bit on the expensive side for what it is but every dish was delicious with a great presentation. The live music was pleasant

+3

Kathryn Holt

I rarely give 5 stars in my reviews... this place has earned it! we like trying small, non-chain restaurants, and we were not disappointed! The building is a converted house and is clean but unassuming on the outside. Being Friday, rather have a guitarist playing -- some classical, some modern tunes. The service is excellent. This turned out to be a spendy place and we were dressed as casual as can be, but they served us well as anyone. The appetizers were delicious, and we were not rushed by incoming dinner plates. we enjoyed the appetizers, and dinner... omg... the food was perfect! Dessert is coming and I have no doubt it will be as amazing as everything else. We will definitely be back!

A Farooq

Wow!!! What an amazing find! Food, service, and atmosphere were 👌 !!! The manager there was out of this world with his service and knowledge about the foods and just amazing to talk to. If you happen to be passing by this place, do stop by and enjoy some amazing food and service!!!

+12

Angie Schilsky

My husband and I agree that this is our favorite local date night restaurant – the food is always delicious, the drinks are amazing, and the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing, like an old fashioned country club. Don’t let the modest building dissuade you: this is a five star, high class restaurant with its own garden, wine room, and live music! They even have many farm to table options on the menu, but our favorite is the jagerschnitzel. In fact, we love The Classic so much that when I was in charge of my daughter’s homecoming dinner with 29 of her friends, these 30 high school sophomores came here for their homecoming dinner. They had an amazing experience! The management and waitstaff did a fabulous job! Not only was the food amazing, but the ambiance was divine with live music. Thank you for providing such an amazing dining experience so close to home!

+1

Nathan Sims

One of our favorite date night or special occasion spots! Exceptional experience last night enjoyed the blackberry rambler, bleu cheese and almond stuffed shrimp, cream of poblano soup, grilled lamb chops and topped it off with peach pecan bread pudding. The service and ambiance rival the food quality. Just go there, trust me you won't be disappointed!

+2

Jason Allen

This was our 2nd trip to the Classic and it is truly amazing dining experience! A bit fancy for what we are accustomed to but we enjoy it for special occasions. Food is absolutely amazing and the service is top notch!

+1

J Earl

Excellent experience! The Beef bourguignon tasted just like my Grandma made! Great quality ingredients! The Texas Sheet Cake also tasted like home cooking! Innovative drink menu.

Erik Thompson

Wow! We were blown away! Server was knowledgeable and personable. Atmosphere is very relaxed, felt like being with family. Live acoustic guitar was a nice touch. We went with the Chef specials for the night and couldn't be happier. Great time. Great food. Going back😀

There was outstanding service from our waiter. Like there was an affordable option on the wine list for a very enjoyable pinot noir. The deserts were delicious with my favorite being the apple crumble with jalapeño. Nice white table cloth atmosphere where you are comfortable dressing up or wearing pressed jeans.

I’d give them a 3, but wow, the service was excellent, hands down. Food was just okay. Potatoes (mashed, only option) were cold (all four entrees) and a couple of our entrees looked like they had sat a while. As simple as this menu is, we don’t understand why it took forever for our food to come out. We were there two hours. We were so ready to go. We can say we’ve been but wouldn’t go back as there are so many other restaurants with the same price point (somewhat high) and food.

Walked in around 5:30 and was sat immediately, staff was very polite and attentive. Food was well prepared and delicious. Had the pan seared salmon and the wild mushrooms. Prices were a bit high, but food quality and attentive waitress made it worth the cost for me!

This restaurant was totally fine, but not something I’d call fine dining by any stretch of the imagination. We went early because we have little kids, and it felt immediately like the waiter was rushing us out. The restaurant wasn’t crowded. It was a weird vibe where somehow we weren’t ordering fast enough or well enough. We had high hopes based on what we’d heard about this place, but most of the food we had was pretty mid. The snitzel was soggy and the redfish was also soggy? It didn’t taste like redfish I’d ever had before. The potato soup was great.

Quaint little cafe, nice parking area very neat and could be romantic but they don't have the vision. Made a reservation for Valentine's day a month in advance, yes we know it's a stretch to be seated on time. Entrance is non descriptive, open hostess station very polite and gracious. We were right on time hostess asked us to wait in a small bar area, a few tables and 5 couples in Sundays best standing around the hosting area. No seat but one small 2 person bench, however both sides of the restaurant have a lovely romantic porch with lovely French bistro type tables but it was chilly so no one used them if only standing heaters and candles decorated those tables the 20 min + wait standing would not seem so tedious and long with ladies in heels no less waiting patiently to enjoy the evening. The service was good, food price fixed menu was good selection, and the meal tasted very nice, but goodness the presentation was waffle house quality. The mashed potatoes and mushy cabbage were basically unceremoniously plopped on the plate, just not good optics. The coke was flat but was replaced immediately upon asking. The bread cold which didn't help that it was actually served with nice olive oil and herbs. The dessert was the only nicely presented item also very warm and freash. The food delivery was done by young people in sloppy baseball hats and jeans no uniforms and just made it look like a BBQ place. Needs some refinement in service , food presentation skills and overall ambiance because the space is lovely. Heated lamps on the porch, maybe some wisteria even if fake, and candles and it would be so romantic, curb appeal too that entrance is not recognizable maybe some topiary trees or a lovely path with lights. We love to eat local, but this was not the experience to repeat a visit. Unfortunately only took pics of dessert the only pretty presentation.

This restaurant has been a favorite of mine for years, however , on Valentine’s Day it was the worst food I have ever had . It was price fix menu, the duck was tough and very fat with grissel . I could not eat it, my wife got steak, she ate a few bites and gave rest to me, it was not a good cut of meat , I did not eat either. Tomato soup was very good, blue berry pie was good . It was a disappointment, I probably will not go back

This place seems like what would happen if someone watched a few episodes of a restaurant show on food network and decided they could do that too. The menu is disjointed and doesn’t make any sense together, the desserts seem to all have strawberry sauce on the side (I assume to be pretty for playing?) but it doesn’t fit the dish. The rooms felt very cramped and loud with tables too close together. I’m hesitant to speak on the service because the waiter did tell us that some of their staff didn’t show up that day but it was not good. One person at our table ordered a bourbon Alexander (from the menu) and was told that was too hard to make. Most of the food was ok but a little under seasoned. It seemed like pepper was the main seasoning used for everything. All in all it was underwhelming and definitely not worth the price you pay.

John Finley (Finn)

I approach each meal with high expectations, particularly when an establishment positions itself in the realm of "fine dining." On this occasion, the overall experience proved uneven—service was attentive and professional, yet the kitchen's inconsistencies undermined what could have been a memorable evening. The highlights: the lamb chops were exemplary, cooked to a perfect medium-rare with a beautifully caramelized exterior and juicy, flavorful meat that spoke to quality sourcing and skillful execution. The desserts also shone brightly—a classic crème brûlée with a delicately torched sugar crust yielding to silky vanilla custard, and a richly decadent Texas sheet cake that balanced chocolate intensity with subtle sweetness. Regrettably, these successes were overshadowed by notable shortcomings in execution and presentation. The accompaniments to the lamb—mashed potatoes and green beans—were lackluster in both flavor and refinement, arriving in an uncomposed heap that evoked homey comfort food rather than the polished plating one expects at this price point. Presentation, in fact, emerged as a recurring issue. The roasted garlic appetizer fell particularly flat: the cloves were under-roasted, retaining a raw bite, and the garnish of leaves and red peppers felt haphazard and cheap. It bore the unfortunate resemblance to a hastily assembled dish from pre-packaged ingredients, lacking the depth and artistry of true oven-roasted whole bulbs that guests could squeeze themselves for creamy, mellow garlic essence. A more thoughtful approach here would elevate it significantly. My companion's pan-seared salmon entrée was the evening's greatest misstep: instead of the promised hot, crisply seared fillet (as shown on the website), what arrived was a cold, smoked slice reminiscent of lox, rendered entirely inedible for the intended preparation. The accompanying salad, while acceptable, was underwhelming—a sparse assembly of lettuce and pine nuts that scarcely justified its premium pricing. Compounding the disappointment, the service team failed to rectify the error by replacing the dish, and the full charge remained on the bill—a lapse in hospitality that feels inexcusable in upscale dining. At these elevated price points, mediocrity is not merely disappointing; it is unjustifiable. The Dallas-Fort Worth area boasts exceptional competitors setting a far higher standard—Mister Charles in Dallas, with its impeccable French-Italian elegance, and The Chumley House in Fort Worth, a sophisticated European-inspired steakhouse that harmonizes tradition with innovation. I strongly recommend the team visit these establishments to observe how precision in execution, presentation, and guest resolution can define excellence. This critique is offered constructively, in the hope of improvement. A neighborhood gem with such potential deserves to aspire to the heights achieved by its peers; I would welcome the opportunity to return should these areas see refinement.

On Mother's Day, I sought to bring my mother to this restaurant. Although numerous tables were vacant, the host's distinctly unwelcoming expression and immediate assessment of our party, followed by an unrealistic three hour wait estimate, prompted our departure. I do not engage with businesses that permit such unprofessional conduct; my patronage is reserved for establishments that understand and value true hospitality.