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Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Restaurant review: American Girl Bistro in Dallas


All in all, I was pleasantly surprised by this delicate little restaurant that I would have never found on my own.

Interior of American Girl Boutique and Bistro

Photo by Katie & Emily Garrett

Interior of American Girl Boutique and Bistro

I realize that the American Girl Bistro is going to have limited appeal, but I stumbled upon this spot while shopping with my friend's seven year old little girl. If you know a girl around this age, the American Girl store is, of course, heaven.

The Bistro is located upstairs from the store, which somewhat removes you from the madness of the crowd. Reservations are recommended.

Before you are seated you are either given a baby seat, just in case you brought your doll with you. If you forgot your doll or if you don't have a doll, the Bistro has a wide selection that you can choose from. Doll and seat are attached to the table, and everyone is given a menu - doll included.

I didn't have high expectations for the Bistro, but it definitely surprised me.

The menu is coursed - you pay $14.50 for dinner.

Everyone at the table chose a different starter, so we were served the very veggie platter that was complimented by both green goddess and ranch dressings, the fruit platter with yogurt dip and two strawberry muffins (the fruit was on skewers and cut into star shapes), and the warm tomato-and-mozzarella flatbread.

Vegetable Platter at American Girl Bistro

Photo by Katie & Emily Garrett

Vegetable Platter at American Girl Bistro

Fruit Platter at American Girl Bistro

Photo by Katie & Emily Garrett

Fruit Platter at American Girl Bistro

Tomato and Mozzarella Flatbread at American Girl Bistro

Photo by Katie & Emily Garrett

Tomato and Mozzarella Flatbread at American Girl Bistro

For dinner, I selected the salad with coconut crusted chicken. It was so yummy with dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, tomatoes, nuts, goat cheese (which I, of course, had removed), and three big pieces of coconut crusted chicken breasts. It was tossed in a light vinaigrette. It was delicious.

Coconut Crusted Chicken at American Girl Bistro

Photo by Katie & Emily Garrett

Coconut Crusted Chicken at American Girl Bistro

My dining companion had the turkey sandwich, which was plated well and served with sweet potato chips that were so unique, she quickly found her plate empty.

Turkey Sandwich at American Girl Bistro

Photo by Katie & Emily Garrett

Turkey Sandwich at American Girl Bistro

My seven-year-old dining companion enjoyed the chicken tenders served with a side of mac and cheese.

Chicken Tenders at American Girl Bistro

Photo by Katie & Emily Garrett

Chicken Tenders at American Girl Bistro

We all enjoyed a cup of peppermint hot chocolate before heading back out into the cold weather. However, even the seven year old pointed out that there was no peppermint flavor to be found.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate at American Girl Bistro

Photo by Katie & Emily Garrett

Peppermint Hot Chocolate at American Girl Bistro

All in all, I was pleasantly surprised by this delicate little restaurant that I would have never found on my own!

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eh987, anonymous:

please get a better camera! those horrible photos make the food look worse than your writing.

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