4.4
Superb
87 Reviews
25 Highland Park Village Suite 100, Dallas · 8.15 miles
“Bistro 31 is a charming, cozy, and upscale spot that easily earned a repeat visit from us this summer—and surprisingly, parking was a breeze this time around. From the host and hostess to our servers, the entire front-of-house team delivered 5-star service: warm, polite, and attentively managed. The beverage program matched the service step-for-step, offering cocktails that were as photogenic as they were delicious. We kicked things off with the Chanel No. 31, a fabulous and fun creation, followed by the Bistro Old Fashioned made with Garrison Brothers, which was robust and expertly mixed. The appetizers and soups set a high culinary bar. The lobster salad was super refreshing with lobster so fresh it tasted like it had just jumped out of the water, and the lobster bisque was silky and creamy, packed with generous mouthfuls of lobster chunks. We also ordered the fresh sliced prosciutto & melons, which was mouthwatering good; the savory nature of the prosciutto and the sweetness of the melons play against each other in the best possible way, resulting in a combination so delicious it is honestly worth ordering a second round. The Mediterranean Octopus leaned a tiny bit dry—though that may have just been because we got distracted by the incredible starters—but it was still deeply flavorful and elevated by the accompanying spicy Provençal sauce. For entrees, the branzino special of the day lacked a bit of punch and skewed slightly dry. Fortunately, the sea bass completely stole the show. It was cooked to absolute perfection—flaky yet meaty—and the white wine lemon sauce brilliantly accentuated the freshness of the fish with a savory, great finish. With its welcoming staff, stellar menu, and strong kitchen execution, Bistro 31 is well worth revisiting every so often. Highly recommended.”