Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts

A New Neighborhood Favorite! Pillar Bistro exceeded all expectations. The service was exceptional from start to finis. To kick it off the Zero Degrees martini and espresso martini we had at the bar was the perfect start to the evening. The Hamachi and Apple and Beef Tartare were fresh and flavorful, the Grilled Leeks had a rich, smoky depth, and the Fried Chicken was perfectly crispy and delicious . We finished with the Coconut Cream Pie, which cannot be skipped. Pillar is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood and easily one of the best restaurants in Dallas. Highly recommend! Already can’t wait to go back.

We eat here two to three times a year. Last night was probably the best food we’ve had in the last five years. The bottle of Moet was great. Opening the evening was a plate of four pastries (gougyure?) filled with salmon mousse and caviar. We followed with a Farmer’s Green Salad. My wife had catch of the day. Me? Fried quail. There was not a hiccup with any of these entrees - all were excellent. The desserts - chocolate mousse and an apple tart with ice cream The chef’s gift to the table was a pumpkin soup with coconut milk. I wished that they would make this a regular menu item. One slight flaw. The recipe for the famous Dean Fearing tortilla soup seems to have changed. All in all - an excellent evening. IF. If I could change one thing? Hire a carpenter. Put in a vestibule ahead of the outside entry door. it was cold outside last night, and the drafts that passed through the restaurant are quite cold. All in all - the $$ were well spent.

Congratulation to Jon Stevens and his team on being named a Recommended Restaurant by the MICHELIN Guide 2024 for Texas. Since my first dinner here, I have always thought that everything about Stock & Barrel is exceptional - the food, the service, the atmosphere. We had another great meal last night and I look forward to many more.

Always a wonderful tradition to celebrate Christmas at the Neiman Marcus Zodiac Room. The Holiday buffet is fabulous and delicious!

Took a friend visiting to the Winter Wonderland event. Cassie greeted us & was very helpful and very thankful for the customer service by Cassie working the event. Our server, Sophia was great and very entertaining. She made great suggestions on drinks. I had a great time last night.