Grape

dmacfar139 says:

• Food:

  4/5

• Vibe:

  4/5

• Service:

  5/5

• Value:

  4/5

• Overall:

  4/5

All the recent publicity for the Grape pushed it back on our radar screen. Wanting to avoid the burger rush we made reservations for Saturday night. The setting is classic bistro. Not impeccable surroundings but cozy and welcoming, especially on a rainy night. (Did I wake up back in Portland?) We were put in the new south dining room which was ok, but the smelly labyrinth past the restrooms we took to get there kind of put us off our appetite. Great service however quickly put that right again. What to order wasn’t obvious. The mushroom soup proved to be justly a favorite and as odd as it is to say the house salad was fabulous. Fresh, interesting and, like everything we had, extremely well executed. The many little touches of competence and thoughtful care add up to a great experience and a reason for the longevity of this classic restaurant. The bread is delicious (not typically the case in Dallas) and I loved the subtle array of sea salt crystals added to the whipped butter. We split the huge, contest winning rib eye. Served over a pile of cut tomatoes and roasted potatoes the tender steak was drenched with a reduction that tastes exactly like A-1 Steak Sauce. (maybe pass on this) A highlight of the experience was the nightcap at the bar enjoying, again, the attentions of the fabulous staff – this time the bartender. We’ll return, likely eating in the bar and enjoying more of the appetizers.

rnathanwhite says:

There's always a douchebag who will get what they want and not having to follow the rules like others. How cheesy is that, slipping a $20 to the maitre d'? That kind of crap should be grounds for dismissal of the maitre d'.

tetsujin28 says:

• Food:

  5/5

• Vibe:

  5/5

• Service:

  5/5

• Value:

  5/5

• Overall:

  5/5

Great, "burger mania" is going to kill this jewel of a restaurant. You might was well knock it down, put in on the top of a Hummer, and then drive it straight to Frisco! We do not have to have the debate any longer about the possibility of The Grape never jumping the shark. Note to the republican that will be driving...You need to stop on the way and pick up a few Koala Kare baby changing stations for the restrooms. Oh and larger dining chairs and A HUGH FLAT SCREEN TV. Not for the Hummer you twit but for the restaurant, cause it does not have one.

Billusa99 says:

• Food:

  4/5

• Vibe:

  4/5

• Service:

  4/5

• Value:

  4/5

• Overall:

  4/5

This neighborhood gem is still one of our fav places. It has a great, intimate atmosphere and the service and food is always first rate. Our visit last night, the second in the past 6 weeks, was no exception. They had a marinated, prime, chef-cut rib eye that Agent 99 had that was the best restaurant steak I have ever had. Period. Mussels in white wine/garlic sauce were plump, juicy and bread-soakingly good.

Very nice wine list with reasonable pricing. The new owner has really kept the place going with local-sourcing as much as possible. And, he's a Lake Highlands resident, too (we are)!

Highly recommended!

micastio says:

• Food:

  4/5

• Vibe:

  4/5

• Service:

  4/5

• Value:

  4/5

• Overall:

  4/5

Great, cozy place for a date. Known for its wine list but the food was good too.

Parking here is terrible, valet is pretty much manditory.

It's a small place, I don't remember having to wait, but it wasn't V-day, which I'd imagine causes a huge influx here.