Ruqayyah Abdullah
I have come to the greater Dallas area several times and found this quaint restaurant in Roanoake. I love it so much I went back the next day.
What I had:
Poblano Soup
Fried lobster
Shrimp
Salmon pasta
Blackberry Lemon mocktail
Creme Brulee
It was absolutely divine! The service was top tier! All of the staff was pleasant and warm. I felt special here.
Now on to the food:
This was by far the best meal I have had…period. The poblano soup is creamy and the spice is very mild. I could eat that everyday.
The star of the show was the shrimp appetizer meal. If you eat shrimp I highly recommend you get that.
That blackberry cocktail. Yes, just do it.
… moreMarilyn Flores
Quaint little cafe, nice parking area very neat and could be romantic but they don’t have the vision. Made a reservation for Valentine’s day a month in advance, yes we know it’s a stretch to be seated on time. Entrance is non descriptive, open hostess station very polite and gracious. We were right on time hostess asked us to wait in a small bar area, a few tables and 5 couples in Sundays best standing around the hosting area. No seat but one small 2 person bench, however both sides of the restaurant have a lovely romantic porch with lovely French bistro type tables but it was chilly so no one used them if only standing heaters and candles decorated those tables the 20 min + wait standing would not seem so tedious and long with ladies in heels no less waiting patiently to enjoy the evening. The service was good, food price fixed menu was good selection, and the meal tasted very nice, but goodness the presentation was waffle house quality. The mashed potatoes and mushy cabbage were basically unceremoniously plopped on the plate, just not good optics. The coke was flat but was replaced immediately upon asking. The bread cold which didn’t help that it was actually served with nice olive oil and herbs. The dessert was the only nicely presented item also very warm and freash. The food delivery was done by young people in sloppy baseball hats and jeans no uniforms and just made it look like a BBQ place. Needs some refinement in service , food presentation skills and overall ambiance because the space is lovely. Heated lamps on the porch, maybe some wisteria even if fake, and candles and it would be so romantic, curb appeal too that entrance is not recognizable maybe some topiary trees or a lovely path with lights. We love to eat local, but this was not the experience to repeat a visit. Unfortunately only took pics of dessert the only pretty presentation.
… moreOscar Stiles
Great place for a date. This is elevated home cooking.
That may even come across as a slight and it’s not intended to.
Being in a quaint house, the seating and atmosphere is very much like you’re over for a nice dinner at a friend’s.
Not that this is a casual type environment, but you just feel comfortable and at home.
Our server was great. Not pushy. He was attentive without being interuptive. He knew what he was doing. He saw the table next to us get their food before us, and they ordered a few minutes after we did, so he immediately swung by and acknowledged that fact then said he’d run to the kitchen to find out what the hold up was. Within 3 minutes our food was out.
All prepared as ordered and we both thought the quality and flavor was worth it.
We both also enjoyed the wine list. Not the normal labels you find at a lot of restaurants.
I’m sad we waited this long to give this play a try.
… moreJacob Neat
Great experience and food. The staff never let our drinks hit half empty and they were incredibly attentive. Food was excellent. I had the tenderloin medallions medium rare and they were perfectly cooked with wonderful mashed potatoes and steamed green beans. To say this is a hidden gem would be an understatement.
… moreChristina Rogers
We had a great time and will definitely be back. The ambiance is fantastic, the food was excellent, and the service made you feel right at home.
… moreLance Silvertooth
Food is always excellent. Service was absolutely fantastic. Seth did a terrific job taking care of us. Creme Brulee is my favorite dessert they have.
… moreAlicia Pomerenke
We’ve been here 4 times now and have been blown away each time. The food is absolutely delicious and the service is exceptional. The atmosphere is a nice change from the usual loud restaurants we go to. We love coming here for special occasions. Highly recommend!
… moreBrian O’Keefe
Wonderful anniversary dinner last night as a first time guest. Paige our server was amazing as was the food. We had the sampler appetizer, soup, and split an entree. Everything was delicious and elevated without being pretentious. Will definitely be back before our next anniverary 😀
… moreAngie Schilsky
My husband and I agree that this is our favorite local date night restaurant – the food is always delicious, the drinks are amazing, and the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing, like an old fashioned country club. Don’t let the modest building dissuade you: this is a five star, high class restaurant with its own garden, wine room, and live music! They even have many farm to table options on the menu, but our favorite is the jagerschnitzel. In fact, we love The Classic so much that when I was in charge of my daughter’s homecoming dinner with 29 of her friends, these 30 high school sophomores came here for their homecoming dinner. They had an amazing experience! The management and waitstaff did a fabulous job! Not only was the food amazing, but the ambiance was divine with live music. Thank you for providing such an amazing dining experience so close to home!
… moreScotty Gage
The Classic Cafe at Roanoke is fine dining at its best. Always incredible, never pretentious. The service is always impeccable, and the food never misses. Tonight, the Australian Lamb Chops were amazing, cooked medium rare and full of flavor. We started with the smoked salmon, and a cup of the roasted pablano soup, which started things perfectly. We finished off our meal with the Texas Sheet cake and Creme Brulee which were perfectly prepared. Our server took great care of us and attended to our needs with great detail, banter and politeness. The Classic is a definite goto for a great romantic dinner on that special occasion.
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