Love this place but I dread getting seated in the section with the older lady. Truly never met anyone more bitter and rude
Georgia Hallam
Despite charging premium prices, the experience felt rushed from start to finish. Our server began pushing us out within the first 45 minutes of lunch, clearing appetizers while we were still eating and placing to-go boxes on the table after I had only taken a few bites of my chicken sandwich, which was underwhelming at best. The drink menu was also very limited and uninspired. Overall, the service and food did not justify the cost, and I will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Paula Brownlee
What in the bored-Dallas-community is going on here? Why does the snobby hostess judge you like you are an American idol contestant trying to vie for a table? I’ve been to the honor bar multiple times in Santa Barbara where the wealthiest people in America from Montecito (literally where Oprah lives full time) dine and I can assure you there is no snobbery going on from a hostess of all people. And a dress code for a restaurant that serves burger and fries? And yes I came dressed but I watched multiple people come in with chanel shopping bags turned away because they had lulu-lemons on and they don’t allow athletic wear in their dining room. God- get over yourselves -this is not fine dining and nobody cares that the guy next to me is wearing shorts. I guess in Montecito there is so much more to do than sit in restaurants and try to be “cool” that they could care a less about what you wear. Just stop with the obnoxious hostesses it’s so desperate. 🤢
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Ruben Martinez
I'm familiar with the Hillstone Restaurant Group and The Honor Bar did not disappoint. Great service and atmosphere.
C C
Edible, but nothing special. We started with the peppers and chicken meatballs (which were lukewarm). Fries were severely overcooked, but chicken sandwich was fine. We didn’t mention it, but the server deducted the appetizers from our bill - apparently “due the wait we had for our table”, despite having a reservation. Don’t think I’ll be back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Swaggerhound70
Great for people watching! Don’t be afraid of the Trout Dip. It’s like crack! You can’t get enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mayra
It’s good but I don’t see myself returning, loved the burrata toast! Wasn’t crazy about the burger which was the most raved about item. The other sandwich wasn’t memorable either.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
leanna evangelisfa
not a great experience just too many girls in van queef jewelry ... food was heavy. meh. NOTE: i saw many people being rushed forced out of their tables or forced to order more food or leave. if this is done to you tell them you will leave if they comp the bill and if they don't leave you alone or comp the bill call the police for theft of your money and withholding of services you're being charged for.
Robert
The host and our server were rude and hasty. The server was unknowledgeable about gluten as well. Furthermore this restaurant does not align with the area.
I have coeliac disease and asked a few questions to our server about what I could eat. For multiple items she told me they “should be fine”. That’s just not an acceptable answer - I need 100% certainty or I can’t touch it at all. Coeliac is not a joke! She was moving so quick and being so catty with her responses that I really had no idea if the items were fine or not. The items I asked about were the devilled eggs, stuffed jalapeños, ribs, and fries - all of these have sauces that would universally have ingredients that may contain gluten, so anybody would coeliac would have the same questions. Also no gluten-free bread? Get with the times.
Now honestly, I blame management and ownership. Why was my server so overwhelmed to the point that she couldn’t answer a simple question? Why did she feel pressured to clear the table when we weren’t finished? Why did the host feel so pressured about the rules that she had to turn away guests (not our group, just saw this happen three times)?
These are very easy fixes. Have a comprehensive allergen menu that guests can request so we don’t feel like we’re running around the servers for just figuring out what we can eat without being poisoned. And maybe chill out on the dress code - it makes people uncomfortable to see others get denied when they look fine. Much less likely to let loose and rack up a bill if you feel the need to be on your best behaviour.
Let me explain why this is so important. This is Highland Park. I grew up here, moved away about three years ago, and visit only for Christmas now. People who live here and blend in here are not snobs. The most beloved restaurants here are Burger House and Bubba’s - it’s just an affluent area so dummy outsider restaurateurs place “high brow”, “exclusive” restaurants here because they think they fit. They absolutely don’t fit. Highland Park Village is (right now) where people in debt who don’t live here come and flash the reasons they’re in debt maybe once or twice a year. If locals want to be exclusive, they go to the DCC, not some restaurant. Honestly disappointing since I’m well aware of who owns Hillstone Restaurant Group and the fact that he’s not a dummy.
People in Highland Park also tend to care deeply about accommodating for disabilities and extending a helping hand to those less fortunate. Saw three dudes get turned away today for wearing shorts and they don’t have an allergen menu so that’s not exactly on par. This restaurant is not for people who actually live here.
Anyways, I won’t return if that’s even a question, and this retail space will be turned over by 2030. Seen it time and time again. Relocate to uptown, or realign the vision, to prevent this.
Edit - just called to check those ingredients, only writing this review since I’m feeling ill, was told yes they should be gluten free but can’t guarantee with cross contamination. Hahahaha tell me that when I ask in the restaurant for Jesus sake instead of yes for sure they’re fine. Have a nice Christmas, I sure won’t!
Pablo Reynoso
Came to Honor Bar tonight for a nice dinner. They said the wait was 1-1.5hrs for an outside table. I was good with that so we put our name down. 20min later a popular Dallas influencer came in (they do not take reservations). An hour and a half later, we finally walked out. The influencer and his partner were already sat and on their entrees.
When I walked in, the host immediately looked at me up and down, making me feel judged and uncomfortable. I was told there was a 1.5-hour wait, so I left. 1 minute later after walking in, I called and was told the wait was only 45 minutes. This inconsistency and treatment are unacceptable, and I won’t be supporting this restaurant.
If there is a dress code, say it but looking at me up and down and then lying in unacceptable. Mind you, I’m in my comfort slides vs heels.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
George Matyas
Great place with fantastic service and a great crowd.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Suren Xavier
Fantastic restaurant! Really fresh food, extremely friendly staff that treats you like family, and very homely!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelsey Richey
Overall a great experience. We booked a last minute table, was 15 minutes late due to traffic on the Toll but they were able to work us in on a Saturday night and we only waited about 15 minutes. There is no valet for this restaurant though
Love this place but I dread getting seated in the section with the older lady. Truly never met anyone more bitter and rude
Despite charging premium prices, the experience felt rushed from start to finish. Our server began pushing us out within the first 45 minutes of lunch, clearing appetizers while we were still eating and placing to-go boxes on the table after I had only taken a few bites of my chicken sandwich, which was underwhelming at best. The drink menu was also very limited and uninspired. Overall, the service and food did not justify the cost, and I will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
What in the bored-Dallas-community is going on here? Why does the snobby hostess judge you like you are an American idol contestant trying to vie for a table? I’ve been to the honor bar multiple times in Santa Barbara where the wealthiest people in America from Montecito (literally where Oprah lives full time) dine and I can assure you there is no snobbery going on from a hostess of all people. And a dress code for a restaurant that serves burger and fries? And yes I came dressed but I watched multiple people come in with chanel shopping bags turned away because they had lulu-lemons on and they don’t allow athletic wear in their dining room. God- get over yourselves -this is not fine dining and nobody cares that the guy next to me is wearing shorts. I guess in Montecito there is so much more to do than sit in restaurants and try to be “cool” that they could care a less about what you wear. Just stop with the obnoxious hostesses it’s so desperate. 🤢
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
I'm familiar with the Hillstone Restaurant Group and The Honor Bar did not disappoint. Great service and atmosphere.
Edible, but nothing special. We started with the peppers and chicken meatballs (which were lukewarm). Fries were severely overcooked, but chicken sandwich was fine. We didn’t mention it, but the server deducted the appetizers from our bill - apparently “due the wait we had for our table”, despite having a reservation. Don’t think I’ll be back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Great for people watching! Don’t be afraid of the Trout Dip. It’s like crack! You can’t get enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s good but I don’t see myself returning, loved the burrata toast! Wasn’t crazy about the burger which was the most raved about item. The other sandwich wasn’t memorable either.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
not a great experience just too many girls in van queef jewelry ... food was heavy. meh. NOTE: i saw many people being rushed forced out of their tables or forced to order more food or leave. if this is done to you tell them you will leave if they comp the bill and if they don't leave you alone or comp the bill call the police for theft of your money and withholding of services you're being charged for.
The host and our server were rude and hasty. The server was unknowledgeable about gluten as well. Furthermore this restaurant does not align with the area.
I have coeliac disease and asked a few questions to our server about what I could eat. For multiple items she told me they “should be fine”. That’s just not an acceptable answer - I need 100% certainty or I can’t touch it at all. Coeliac is not a joke! She was moving so quick and being so catty with her responses that I really had no idea if the items were fine or not. The items I asked about were the devilled eggs, stuffed jalapeños, ribs, and fries - all of these have sauces that would universally have ingredients that may contain gluten, so anybody would coeliac would have the same questions. Also no gluten-free bread? Get with the times.
Now honestly, I blame management and ownership. Why was my server so overwhelmed to the point that she couldn’t answer a simple question? Why did she feel pressured to clear the table when we weren’t finished? Why did the host feel so pressured about the rules that she had to turn away guests (not our group, just saw this happen three times)?
These are very easy fixes. Have a comprehensive allergen menu that guests can request so we don’t feel like we’re running around the servers for just figuring out what we can eat without being poisoned. And maybe chill out on the dress code - it makes people uncomfortable to see others get denied when they look fine. Much less likely to let loose and rack up a bill if you feel the need to be on your best behaviour.
Let me explain why this is so important. This is Highland Park. I grew up here, moved away about three years ago, and visit only for Christmas now. People who live here and blend in here are not snobs. The most beloved restaurants here are Burger House and Bubba’s - it’s just an affluent area so dummy outsider restaurateurs place “high brow”, “exclusive” restaurants here because they think they fit. They absolutely don’t fit. Highland Park Village is (right now) where people in debt who don’t live here come and flash the reasons they’re in debt maybe once or twice a year. If locals want to be exclusive, they go to the DCC, not some restaurant. Honestly disappointing since I’m well aware of who owns Hillstone Restaurant Group and the fact that he’s not a dummy.
People in Highland Park also tend to care deeply about accommodating for disabilities and extending a helping hand to those less fortunate. Saw three dudes get turned away today for wearing shorts and they don’t have an allergen menu so that’s not exactly on par. This restaurant is not for people who actually live here.
Anyways, I won’t return if that’s even a question, and this retail space will be turned over by 2030. Seen it time and time again. Relocate to uptown, or realign the vision, to prevent this.
Edit - just called to check those ingredients, only writing this review since I’m feeling ill, was told yes they should be gluten free but can’t guarantee with cross contamination. Hahahaha tell me that when I ask in the restaurant for Jesus sake instead of yes for sure they’re fine. Have a nice Christmas, I sure won’t!
Came to Honor Bar tonight for a nice dinner. They said the wait was 1-1.5hrs for an outside table. I was good with that so we put our name down. 20min later a popular Dallas influencer came in (they do not take reservations). An hour and a half later, we finally walked out. The influencer and his partner were already sat and on their entrees.
Restaurantji Recommends
One of my favorites in Dallas
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
When I walked in, the host immediately looked at me up and down, making me feel judged and uncomfortable. I was told there was a 1.5-hour wait, so I left. 1 minute later after walking in, I called and was told the wait was only 45 minutes. This inconsistency and treatment are unacceptable, and I won’t be supporting this restaurant.
If there is a dress code, say it but looking at me up and down and then lying in unacceptable. Mind you, I’m in my comfort slides vs heels.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great place with fantastic service and a great crowd.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Fantastic restaurant! Really fresh food, extremely friendly staff that treats you like family, and very homely!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall a great experience. We booked a last minute table, was 15 minutes late due to traffic on the Toll but they were able to work us in on a Saturday night and we only waited about 15 minutes. There is no valet for this restaurant though
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Deviled Eggs, Honor Burger
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