Stephan Pyles Restaurant

Food:
5/5
Vibe:
4/5
Service:
5/5
Value:
4/5
Overall:
5/5

The best way to experience Stephen Pyles is by sitting at the Ceviche Bar. It allows you to sample many more dishes of a higher variety than the normal sit-down dinner, giving you more bang for your buck. It also allows you to watch the kitchen at work, which on a busy night, can be quite the show.

Try the Prosciutto, Fig & Mascarpone pizza and a few of the ceviches... you will not regret it.

ryetronics Anonymous

1 year, 1 month ago
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WERBA, you do good food format,and it is an intresting place to observe and eat, good or poor......while service was awsome and chic..Alexander Troup.

alexander troup Verified

1 year, 1 month ago
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Food:
5/5
Vibe:
4/5
Service:
5/5
Value:
4/5
Overall:
5/5

When this place first opened up in the 2006 I was very pleased with its style, manner and address,as a place to dine in what was the front side of the old Insruance building wonderfully renovated and constructed around the 1960s by which time the Fairmont Hotel next door was real hot,while today the S AND P is by far a treat on Ross, now what did I eat as............ evidence...salmon wrapped in banana leaf, while having spring water and fine white wine, their was not a disaster in sight, even my foul stomach was in excellent constution....mean while, the Steven Pyle today is still holding up quite well, even after the Stock Market sickness, until then Alexadner Troup, H.

alexander troup Verified

1 year, 1 month ago
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Food:
5/5
Vibe:
3/5
Service:
3/5
Value:
2/5
Overall:
4/5

Was never overwhelmed by Pyles' work at Star Canyon, etc. but had a single dish at lunch that blew me away: Special pasta with beef, mushrooms, goat cheese and the lightest, tastiest pumpkin sauce ever. Total mouthgasm.

I found service thorough, but cloying.

Note: Even at lunch, there is a strict "no shorts" rule. Our out-of-town guest had to borrow a pair of slacks from the restaurant before he was admitted.

Mike Orren Staff

1 year, 1 month ago
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Food:
5/5
Vibe:
5/5
Service:
5/5
Value:
5/5
Overall:
5/5

Stephen Pyles is one of the best restaurants in Dallas! I have been twice and had great experiences both times. One occasion was a nice dinner just my wife and I, another was sitting at the communal table for a work dinner. This restaurant is ideal for both occassions.

Suggestions: ceviche, the salmon on seafood paella, and the bone-in rib eye. Excellent wine selection and the staff is knowledgable and helpful when pairing with food.

TJ Callaway Verified

1 year, 5 months ago
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Food:
5/5
Vibe:
5/5
Service:
5/5
Value:
5/5
Overall:
5/5

Bliss! Corn pudding in a tamale crust garnished with "peeky-toe crab"... It was freakin' poetry. Art this fine is not cheap, nor should it be.

mizzliz Anonymous

1 year, 8 months ago
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Food:
5/5
Vibe:
4/5
Service:
4/5
Value:
4/5
Overall:
4/5

Been on several occassions, usually after the DMA visit.

Most recently for lunch, and probably the best time to go if the budget is a thought. Even so, expect to put down at least 50.

The space is excellent. I forgot to ask if that piece was a Chihuly - probably. Next time.

Service is friendly without disingenuous, and attentive without obstrusive. Drinks are excellent.

A favorite for the mid day - lobster sandwich. Go and eat it tomorrow.

One of Dallas' best.

DC Anonymous

2 years, 8 months ago
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Food:
5/5
Vibe:
5/5
Service:
5/5
Value:
4/5
Overall:
5/5

I have dined at SP since the opening and haven't had a miss yet. Great service and food.

I love to bring out of town friends here.

Lisa Lawrence Merritt

Lisa Lawrence Merritt Verified

2 years, 8 months ago
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Food:
5/5
Vibe:
5/5
Service:
5/5
Value:
5/5
Overall:
5/5

Another favorite of the Law Reviewers!

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The Law Reviewers Verified

2 years, 8 months ago
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Food:
4/5
Vibe:
5/5
Service:
5/5
Value:
3/5
Overall:
4/5

I had the chance to visit Stephan Pyles for restaurant week.

Atmosphere: Relaxing. My husband and I had no trouble hearing each other and didn't have to shout. The lighting was low enough to be romantic, but bright enough to see the menu and food.

Food: There was a single prepared menu that did not allow a choice of meal. The meal started with an amuse-bouche of a small bread roll and a piece of spicy blue cornbread. Both were hot from the oven and steaming. Butter was soft and covered with a smoked salt.

The first course was a cream-based soup of roasted red pepper on one side and a smooth corn chowder on the other. Both were tasty, but lukewarm - I think a side-effect of the huge, shallow bowl it was served in.

The second course was free with a voucher from Central Market - pan-fried Bass with fava beans, a pesto sauce, another red sauce that I'm not sure what it was, and a heirloom tomato and watermelon salad. The fish was steaming hot, with a lightly crispy coating that had a nice spicy zing to it. The sauces were on the side of the plate, which I prefer so that they don't drown the taste of the fish. I wasn't crazy about vinegar on a watermelon, but it was interesting. Overall, the dish exceeded both of our expectations.

The third course was a smoked beef tenderloin with a chipotle BBQ sauce, roasted root veggies, and smashed potatoes. We both ordered it rare. This dish was excellent, and again exceeded our expectations.

For dessert, they served a peach crisp. Unfortunately, it was horribly salty. We let the waiter know, and he whisked it to the kitchen where we observed the cooks tasting a bite. The waiter came back and apologized and offered a choice of any dessert on the house. We chose the Heaven and Hell Cake. This is a HUGE chocolate and angel food layered cake with fudge and peanut butter mousse. On the side was a spoonful of raspberry mousse and chocolate-stuffed raspberries. The dessert was good, but being a dark chocolate lover, I would have preferred if it was not made with milk chocolate.

Drinks: We ordered several of their specialty mixed drinks. They were very pricey $9-12, but we expected as much. Each were well made from fresh ingredients, not too sweet, and a good size. They were also brought quickly. For dessert we had a decent glasses of port wine and an ice wine for $10 each

Service: Awesome. Each course came out with perfect timing. Our waiter was friendly and not pretentious at all. They had maybe 4 or 5 people keeping a distant eye on us and responding the minute we appeared to need another drink or were ready for the next course, yet didn't fawn over us in an annoying way either.

Overall: I have to say I'm impressed and will go again. We've wasted many dollars at other high-end restaurants that just weren't as enjoyable.