We were a party of 7 with a reservation to be seated in a TV area so the guys could watch sports. After being seated & realizing the area provided too low of a table & low sitting seats, we asked to be moved to the back so we could have a better sitting for eating to be told the bar food menu was not offered in that area (10 steps away). This is the only restaurant option at JW Marriott, there were only 3 other tables of customers there & that rule seemed ridiculous. Then came our service (or complete lack thereof). We ordered an impossible burger, truffle fries, crab dip & duck flautas. It took 45 min to get just the burger & fries. However, it wasn't the right burger. So, we were left with sharing fries (no ketchup, because they didn't bring that until we were about to leave) until the flautas came 20 min later. Then, came the dip 20 min after that, with only 5 small peices of baguette bread (not enough for the dip & we were told we would get flat bread). We did order several drinks (over 20 total) & 3 other food items. The burger comes out 2hrs in at this point and was still incorrect (still no ketchup). Plates were piling up to where we had to take them to the bar to clear the table ourselves & the waitress only filled our waters once, after repeated requests. Nothing was offered after the horrible service. I've never experienced such horrible service. The next night, we attempted to call in an order (since, once again, this is the only option at the hotel) & was told they don't do carry out, what??? So, we went to the bar to order & asked for it to be to go. This took 45 minutes. The pizza was cold by the time we got it & the burger was wrong again & that dip, they stated extra bread was an upcharge & then told us they were out of it. Basically, the food would have been great had it been correct & didn't take forever to get, the dip needs more bread & the service is horrendous & the weird rules about what menu you can order from based on your table & the whole "no take out" mess was just nonsense.Vegetarian options: Impossible burger, a few sides & some salads that didn't look significant online.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Duck Flautas
Samuel Lavarias
Wonderful!
The restaurant is beautiful and we will almost definitely go back at some point but there's no rush. The food, drinks and the environment were all really good. The only “downside” would be that the service took an insanely long time for everything. I bring this up because there were only 3 other tables occupied in the entire restaurant, and they were small tables (we were a party of 6). At one point it took 12 minutes to get a glass of wine, the bar was 10 feet away and staff seemed to be hanging out. Maybe they are working out kinks in the system, and I hope they do.
Jeff Y.
For your consideration; while the food is solid, the experience at Margaret's leaves a lot to be desired. After ordering a salad/appetizer and entree I waited over 30 minutes... for them to be all served at once! To complement this level of food presentation, I had to waive down someone to ask for a glass of wine. While water was promptly served at arrival, I sat with an empty glass for nearly 20 minutes before somebody stopped by to refill. The bottom line is I literally created a Yelp account for my first review after a decade or more of using yelp but never participating. That's how much this unimpressive service and experience motivated me.
NicoleM
This is a beautiful place for brunch or dinner! I can also see a cute Baby Shower or Bridal event here! Food was great, but the views of the city were amazing! Service was top notch and I would like to come back for the evening experience!
DentonCouple123
Started out very nice however it took over an hour to get a steak and not many people there. For the price I'd rather go to another steakhouse. Management was very nice just unable to realize timing. Shame the menu was great.
Deedee
This restaurant is a delight and is on the 8th floor of the J.W. Marriott adjacent from the DMA. The view of the city is spectacular. The lunch menu is varied and fresh. Our server was attentive and helpful. It is a great stop after visiting the beautiful Impressionism Exhibition at the DMA. And it is a nice tie to the one of the DMA's most generous benefactors, Margaret McDermott and Margaret's is named to honor her. The brisket tacos were divine!!! And I am not often one to order beef especially at lunch. The apple toffee dessert is from Bishop Arts Emporium Pies and was delectable.
Chancie Coomer
Excellent breakfast. The apple cider pancakes, TX hash, and shakshuka were divine. The staff was so kind and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Foodie101
So a couple friends of our sent me a list of new restaurants they want to try. I selected Margaret on the reviews but more so the presentation pictures by the owner. An unfortunate theme throughout the night barely warm food. The kitchen really needs to get in order. All these dishes would have been sent back in a Hell Kitchen episode. Food: Aptzrs: Duck taquitos: tasty. Smokes beef tartare: we've never had this presentation and it has excellent. Charred Mussels: the hit of the night. Loved by all. Both the size of the mussel and taste were great. Amazing sauce. Unfortunately it was downhill after the appetizers. Salad: Baby Roman: nothing spectacular. Could've used a touch more dressing when you are using such large leafy greens Chai spiced pear burrata: wife order this at the begging wage me e did apps and salad. It didn't so up till her main course. This is unacceptable and to top it off they still charged us for the dish. This is a pet-peeve of mine. DONT bring a dish out of sequence just tog eat a larger bill. At minimum you apologies and ask the customer if they still want it. Main dish: Our friends shared smoked bbq shank I think it was. Beautiful cut and a Fred Flintstone kind of look. The huge cut looks great but full of gristle. Very disappointing for $98. Me: jumbo scallops: $49 for three medium size at best the grits were almost cold Nothing special here Wife: Chicken: she felt chicken was a little dry but still had nice flavor. Nice presentation. Overall: For foodies they will most likely be a one time and out experience. The chief is lucky this in Dallas. If this restraint was on the west or east coast I don't see it surging based on our experience. At these price, the value for the quality iis not there.
Sara Govero
Margaret's is a rooftop spot in the JW Marriott in downtown Dallas. We had the cheese plate and salmon tacos which were both excellent. Troy took fantastic care of me.Love the story behind the name. The story of Margaret's traces back to the early Dallas boom years, with "Margaret" being a popular name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its named after influential women for a pioneering spirit of Dallas back in the day.Loved that they partner local and list their partners! 44farms, Heartbrand Ranch, Texas Fungus, Epicurean Greens, Azucar, Main Street Bakery, Bisous Bisous, Allen Brothers, Yellibelli, Mishima, Westholme Waygu, Free Bird Farms, Molino Oloyo, Tender Belly Pork, and NY Bakery.
Margaret's is a rooftop spot in the JW Marriott in downtown Dallas. We had the cheese plate and salmon tacos which were both excellent. Troy took fantastic care of me. Love the story behind the name. The story of Margaret's traces back to the early Dallas boom years, with "Margaret" being a popular name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its named after influential women for a pioneering spirit of Dallas back in the day. Loved that they partner local and list their partners! 44farms, Heartbrand Ranch, Texas Fungus, Epicurean Greens, Azucar, Main Street Bakery, Bisous Bisous, Allen Brothers, Yellibelli, Mishima, Westholme Waygu, Free Bird Farms, Molino Oloyo, Tender Belly Pork, and NY Bakery.
Danyel B.
This restaurant hits ALL of my foodie buttons! My fiancé and I visited this past weekend and were completely blown away! The ambience is absolutely amazing. I enjoy the dim lighting and the intimate conversations that were going on as I walked in this past Saturday evening. It's not overpowering or uninviting. As I passed by a few tables all I could see was everyone gazing lovingly at their menus or enjoying their bites of food, I KNEW right then I was in for a treat. Our server Brandon was EXCELLENT! He was so attentive and always made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our evening. He recommended great items to try....and the drinks were soooooo good! Every dish and drink was presented with a WOW factor that made me smile each time. I loved talking with the GM, he was so sweet and personable and we even walked out with a bag of sweet treats to take home. They're certainly making a name for themselves. Margaret's....keep doing what you're doing because your staff, food and hospitality are certainly STARS in my eyes!
Troy at the bar ..Nina at the restaurant - phenomenal service!Literally the best service - I've experienced in a while. Great food , great atmosphere , drinks ..Will definitely be back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rayman
These are the names I want to recognize my entire evening…. JOEL,NIKI,BRITTANY,BRANDON, AND OWEN keep in mind this is my first time here and I go to a lot of fine dining restaurants and other restaurants aroundI have NEVER had an amazing experience from the BAR to the TABLE they all treated me with respect and smiles and recommendations that were beyond amazing they made me feel like I was apart of them and felt at home which is so rare in every form and aspect let’s start with the host amazing people but went straight to the bar Niki opened up with smiles and a greet and recommended me the pork starter! I’m glad I listened to her because that’s the best pork I had in months! Then Brittany also chimed in and made me and my fiance laugh with her jokes as well and made us feel like we’re not judged! After 2 hours at the bar we went to to our table Brandon was the same treatment smile greeting felt like he loved his career here amazing energy amped us up for our food and drink! Not just that he treated us like if we were his family which is so rare now after our dinner of how amazing it was joel came to our table with the upmost respect told us about the benefits of joint the Marriott in which we will definitely join because of his recommendations and points he mentioned not only that Owen also joined our table to make sure everything went well smoothly and the fact that they all came and checked and chatted especially with other people and us made us feel like this is our permanent restaurant to have beautiful multiple nights in thank you team Margaret’s definitely going to be a regular from now on!
We were a party of 7 with a reservation to be seated in a TV area so the guys could watch sports. After being seated & realizing the area provided too low of a table & low sitting seats, we asked to be moved to the back so we could have a better sitting for eating to be told the bar food menu was not offered in that area (10 steps away). This is the only restaurant option at JW Marriott, there were only 3 other tables of customers there & that rule seemed ridiculous. Then came our service (or complete lack thereof). We ordered an impossible burger, truffle fries, crab dip & duck flautas. It took 45 min to get just the burger & fries. However, it wasn't the right burger. So, we were left with sharing fries (no ketchup, because they didn't bring that until we were about to leave) until the flautas came 20 min later. Then, came the dip 20 min after that, with only 5 small peices of baguette bread (not enough for the dip & we were told we would get flat bread). We did order several drinks (over 20 total) & 3 other food items. The burger comes out 2hrs in at this point and was still incorrect (still no ketchup). Plates were piling up to where we had to take them to the bar to clear the table ourselves & the waitress only filled our waters once, after repeated requests. Nothing was offered after the horrible service. I've never experienced such horrible service. The next night, we attempted to call in an order (since, once again, this is the only option at the hotel) & was told they don't do carry out, what??? So, we went to the bar to order & asked for it to be to go. This took 45 minutes. The pizza was cold by the time we got it & the burger was wrong again & that dip, they stated extra bread was an upcharge & then told us they were out of it. Basically, the food would have been great had it been correct & didn't take forever to get, the dip needs more bread & the service is horrendous & the weird rules about what menu you can order from based on your table & the whole "no take out" mess was just nonsense.Vegetarian options: Impossible burger, a few sides & some salads that didn't look significant online.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Duck Flautas
Wonderful!
The restaurant is beautiful and we will almost definitely go back at some point but there's no rush. The food, drinks and the environment were all really good. The only “downside” would be that the service took an insanely long time for everything. I bring this up because there were only 3 other tables occupied in the entire restaurant, and they were small tables (we were a party of 6). At one point it took 12 minutes to get a glass of wine, the bar was 10 feet away and staff seemed to be hanging out. Maybe they are working out kinks in the system, and I hope they do.
For your consideration; while the food is solid, the experience at Margaret's leaves a lot to be desired. After ordering a salad/appetizer and entree I waited over 30 minutes... for them to be all served at once! To complement this level of food presentation, I had to waive down someone to ask for a glass of wine. While water was promptly served at arrival, I sat with an empty glass for nearly 20 minutes before somebody stopped by to refill. The bottom line is I literally created a Yelp account for my first review after a decade or more of using yelp but never participating. That's how much this unimpressive service and experience motivated me.
This is a beautiful place for brunch or dinner! I can also see a cute Baby Shower or Bridal event here! Food was great, but the views of the city were amazing! Service was top notch and I would like to come back for the evening experience!
Started out very nice however it took over an hour to get a steak and not many people there. For the price I'd rather go to another steakhouse. Management was very nice just unable to realize timing. Shame the menu was great.
This restaurant is a delight and is on the 8th floor of the J.W. Marriott adjacent from the DMA. The view of the city is spectacular. The lunch menu is varied and fresh. Our server was attentive and helpful. It is a great stop after visiting the beautiful Impressionism Exhibition at the DMA. And it is a nice tie to the one of the DMA's most generous benefactors, Margaret McDermott and Margaret's is named to honor her. The brisket tacos were divine!!! And I am not often one to order beef especially at lunch. The apple toffee dessert is from Bishop Arts Emporium Pies and was delectable.
Excellent breakfast. The apple cider pancakes, TX hash, and shakshuka were divine. The staff was so kind and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So a couple friends of our sent me a list of new restaurants they want to try. I selected Margaret on the reviews but more so the presentation pictures by the owner. An unfortunate theme throughout the night barely warm food. The kitchen really needs to get in order. All these dishes would have been sent back in a Hell Kitchen episode. Food: Aptzrs: Duck taquitos: tasty. Smokes beef tartare: we've never had this presentation and it has excellent. Charred Mussels: the hit of the night. Loved by all. Both the size of the mussel and taste were great. Amazing sauce. Unfortunately it was downhill after the appetizers. Salad: Baby Roman: nothing spectacular. Could've used a touch more dressing when you are using such large leafy greens Chai spiced pear burrata: wife order this at the begging wage me e did apps and salad. It didn't so up till her main course. This is unacceptable and to top it off they still charged us for the dish. This is a pet-peeve of mine. DONT bring a dish out of sequence just tog eat a larger bill. At minimum you apologies and ask the customer if they still want it. Main dish: Our friends shared smoked bbq shank I think it was. Beautiful cut and a Fred Flintstone kind of look. The huge cut looks great but full of gristle. Very disappointing for $98. Me: jumbo scallops: $49 for three medium size at best the grits were almost cold Nothing special here Wife: Chicken: she felt chicken was a little dry but still had nice flavor. Nice presentation. Overall: For foodies they will most likely be a one time and out experience. The chief is lucky this in Dallas. If this restraint was on the west or east coast I don't see it surging based on our experience. At these price, the value for the quality iis not there.
Margaret's is a rooftop spot in the JW Marriott in downtown Dallas. We had the cheese plate and salmon tacos which were both excellent. Troy took fantastic care of me.Love the story behind the name. The story of Margaret's traces back to the early Dallas boom years, with "Margaret" being a popular name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its named after influential women for a pioneering spirit of Dallas back in the day.Loved that they partner local and list their partners! 44farms, Heartbrand Ranch, Texas Fungus, Epicurean Greens, Azucar, Main Street Bakery, Bisous Bisous, Allen Brothers, Yellibelli, Mishima, Westholme Waygu, Free Bird Farms, Molino Oloyo, Tender Belly Pork, and NY Bakery.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Margaret's is a rooftop spot in the JW Marriott in downtown Dallas. We had the cheese plate and salmon tacos which were both excellent. Troy took fantastic care of me. Love the story behind the name. The story of Margaret's traces back to the early Dallas boom years, with "Margaret" being a popular name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its named after influential women for a pioneering spirit of Dallas back in the day. Loved that they partner local and list their partners! 44farms, Heartbrand Ranch, Texas Fungus, Epicurean Greens, Azucar, Main Street Bakery, Bisous Bisous, Allen Brothers, Yellibelli, Mishima, Westholme Waygu, Free Bird Farms, Molino Oloyo, Tender Belly Pork, and NY Bakery.
This restaurant hits ALL of my foodie buttons! My fiancé and I visited this past weekend and were completely blown away! The ambience is absolutely amazing. I enjoy the dim lighting and the intimate conversations that were going on as I walked in this past Saturday evening. It's not overpowering or uninviting. As I passed by a few tables all I could see was everyone gazing lovingly at their menus or enjoying their bites of food, I KNEW right then I was in for a treat. Our server Brandon was EXCELLENT! He was so attentive and always made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our evening. He recommended great items to try....and the drinks were soooooo good! Every dish and drink was presented with a WOW factor that made me smile each time. I loved talking with the GM, he was so sweet and personable and we even walked out with a bag of sweet treats to take home. They're certainly making a name for themselves. Margaret's....keep doing what you're doing because your staff, food and hospitality are certainly STARS in my eyes!
Amazing food, amazing views, amazing drinks, amazing service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Troy at the bar ..Nina at the restaurant - phenomenal service!Literally the best service - I've experienced in a while. Great food , great atmosphere , drinks ..Will definitely be back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
These are the names I want to recognize my entire evening…. JOEL,NIKI,BRITTANY,BRANDON, AND OWEN keep in mind this is my first time here and I go to a lot of fine dining restaurants and other restaurants aroundI have NEVER had an amazing experience from the BAR to the TABLE they all treated me with respect and smiles and recommendations that were beyond amazing they made me feel like I was apart of them and felt at home which is so rare in every form and aspect let’s start with the host amazing people but went straight to the bar Niki opened up with smiles and a greet and recommended me the pork starter! I’m glad I listened to her because that’s the best pork I had in months! Then Brittany also chimed in and made me and my fiance laugh with her jokes as well and made us feel like we’re not judged! After 2 hours at the bar we went to to our table Brandon was the same treatment smile greeting felt like he loved his career here amazing energy amped us up for our food and drink! Not just that he treated us like if we were his family which is so rare now after our dinner of how amazing it was joel came to our table with the upmost respect told us about the benefits of joint the Marriott in which we will definitely join because of his recommendations and points he mentioned not only that Owen also joined our table to make sure everything went well smoothly and the fact that they all came and checked and chatted especially with other people and us made us feel like this is our permanent restaurant to have beautiful multiple nights in thank you team Margaret’s definitely going to be a regular from now on!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5