THE Fish
3636 McKinney Ave Ste 150
Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: (214) 522-0071
"Rawfish Tuesdays" are what my girlfriends and I like to call our specials reunion dinners together. Tuesdays are typically when sushi is the most fresh and restaurants aren't super crowded. This week we decided on THE Fish, a new restaurant that opened in West Village to average reviews and little fan- fair.
The atmosphere is sexy: dark lighting, red velvet booths, and a slick bar that would impress anyone upon walking in. But it lacked attitude, spunk, and originality.
The food was just ok, and took a little longer than expected. When you have six hungry females, already drinking bottles of the house wine, you need to step up to the challenge. One friend never received a straw, the other, missing a wine glass.
When they ran out of the house Pinot Noir, instead of offering an upgrade for the same price, he simply brought the wine list to choose something different. When you run out of the house Pinot, you want to compensate for your mistake, correct? The waiter had not a clue.
Upon finishing our meal, many of us were not satisfied and we opted to order more. It took 30 minutes to retrieve our bill, and another 30 to bring the cards back. He actually held my friend's change to the side, instead of returning it to her, because "he wasn't sure what to do with it..." Seriously? After complaining, they did nothing to compensate us for our time.
The whole experience was a downer, other than the fact I was with my good friends.
Service: Slow, uneducated, not helpful
Best Dishes- Only outstanding roll of the night- The Cheeseburger roll (crab, avocado, cucumber inside topped w/ tuna, escolar, avocado & spicy sauce). The sashimi was too thinly sliced for the price. Overall the rolls had no personality, they all tasted the same and were very small.
Recommendation: Sushi Zushi, Oishii, Deep Sushi, Sushi Kyoto II, Yutaka, Tei Tei... get my point?
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Strong's Everyday Tavern
Strong's
2816 Fairmount
Dallas, TX 75201
http://strongseverydaytavern.com/
What I like about Strong's is how you feel when you walk in. You are greeted immediately by the host and all of the bartenders smile as if they know you. Mch like "Cheers," you feel like a part of the Uptown neighborhood. Each waiter is fully educated in the day's specials, which wine goes best with the ribs or the fish, and they are proud to boast that not only was the fish brought in that day, but that they do not have freezers in the back to store foods for the next week.
Try a margarita, or two, if you can handle it. Strong's is also known for it's tequila bar, including a shot of Don Juan 1942 for $45.
Don't miss dishes: The short ribs- they will fall off the bone in one swift move of the fork. Delicious as they melt in your mouth. Also try the fish specials- the sea bass is not to be missed.
Save room for dessert. Both the chocolate and coconut cream pies are outstanding.
Service: Friendly and knowledgeable
Comments: Come early for dinner, or late to sit at the bar. Either way, you're in for a special night. Brunch is coming soon, so watch the site for details.
Hours of operation:
Monday- Thursday 10am-11pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-12am Midnight
Sunday 11am- 10pm
2816 Fairmount
Dallas, TX 75201
http://strongseverydaytavern.com/
What I like about Strong's is how you feel when you walk in. You are greeted immediately by the host and all of the bartenders smile as if they know you. Mch like "Cheers," you feel like a part of the Uptown neighborhood. Each waiter is fully educated in the day's specials, which wine goes best with the ribs or the fish, and they are proud to boast that not only was the fish brought in that day, but that they do not have freezers in the back to store foods for the next week.
Try a margarita, or two, if you can handle it. Strong's is also known for it's tequila bar, including a shot of Don Juan 1942 for $45.
Don't miss dishes: The short ribs- they will fall off the bone in one swift move of the fork. Delicious as they melt in your mouth. Also try the fish specials- the sea bass is not to be missed.
Save room for dessert. Both the chocolate and coconut cream pies are outstanding.
Service: Friendly and knowledgeable
Comments: Come early for dinner, or late to sit at the bar. Either way, you're in for a special night. Brunch is coming soon, so watch the site for details.
Hours of operation:
Monday- Thursday 10am-11pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-12am Midnight
Sunday 11am- 10pm
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