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Upon entering Mister Charles, the space immediately feels grand and swanky—large teardrop chandeliers, soft pastel tones, and crisp linen tablecloths set the scene. There appear to be two distinct dining areas, with the second being more intimate and moody. We didn’t have a reservation, but were able to snag seats at the small bar tucked inside the smaller dining room. With only four seats, it felt almost like having our own personal bartender.
We let the bartender choose our drinks, asking for something sweet and cute, and he absolutely nailed it. We started with canapés—literally one bite each, but just enough to set the tone for the meal. The corn and truffle beignets were very filling, though a touch heavy on the crème fraîche base.
The Spanish octopus was the standout of the night—so tender I don’t even remember chewing. The crab cake was fresh with great flavor, but we paced ourselves to save room for dessert. The chocolate cake was incredibly creamy and decadent.
This place is a whole vibe. I forget the bartender’s name but he took really good care of us. I’ll definitely be back.
… moreDaelyinh Tran
Moved to Dallas & scouted out all the Michelin recommended restaurants. Friends suggested Mister Charles. It’s date night, we absolutely starving and ended up ordering a feast, and every single dish was worth it. We started with nearly all of the canapés (no chicken nuggets, haha). The Chilled Oysters with Strawberry Ponzu and Finger Lime were bright and refreshing, the Grilled Cheese with Truffled Cheddar and Prosciutto was decadent, the Ossetra Caviar & Egg Salad on Brioche felt luxurious, the Lobster Roll canapé was deliciously buttery, and the A5 Striploin on Brioche with Wasabi was melt-in-your-mouth good. Honestly, the canapés alone make this place worth visiting!
For entrées, we shared the Beef Wellington, Whole Red Snapper Milanese, Tzatziki & Carrot Salad, and the lobster/uni pasta (can’t remember the exact name, but it was incredible). Everything was beautifully seasoned, cooked perfectly, and plated with so much intention.
Dessert was the Banana Semifreddo Baked Alaska, which was the perfect finish, creamy, light, and super unique. For drinks, the Highland Park Pharmacy Penicillin and Crime of Passion were both fantastic, balanced cocktails.
Service was great, the atmosphere felt upscale but fun, and the whole experience genuinely lived up to the hype. Can’t wait to come back and try more!
… moreMiguel Saavedra
Great decor, good service, but I was a little let down given the Michelin recognition. My party of 5 decided to go meat heavy, so I missed in trying different and varied dishes, so I will definitely like to go back and try different things (pasta with hazelnuts, I was looking at you!). We had the Beignets (somewhat salty) and Octopus (probably the highlight for me) for appetizers. For entrees, we ordered the Wellington, Rib Eye and Filet, and they were good, don’t get me wrong, but dishes were missing some character and a touch of seasoning. The wine list was amazing, but of course, somewhat overpriced. The place is loud, difficult to hold a conversation, which was not a good thing, given the category of the place.
… moreKaitlyn
This review is long overdue and well deserved. One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had and best in Dallas, period. I made a reservation here for my friend’s birthday back in October and was deciding between this and another Michelin recommended spot, but I’m so glad I chose Mister Charles instead! She had just moved
to Dallas from Austin that day, and it was also her birthday weekend, so we went out to celebrate.
It was pouring rain that evening, with flooded streets, but we still made the drive. We were pleasantly surprised to find valet right next to the entrance, which made it easy to pull up and hop out despite the weather. We still got a bit wet without an umbrella, but as soon as we stepped inside, we were greeted with fresh towels to dry off. This was such a great touch and something I’ve truly never seen before.
We were escorted to a table on the darker, moodier side near the kitchen and greeted by our server, Hillary. She immediately offered hot tea cups filled with warm water to help us warm up from the cold rain and took our wet jackets. While it may seem like a small gesture, the level of care and attention to the guest experience was incredibly impressive and set the tone for the entire evening.
Shortly after, the sommelier, Opal, stopped by and surprised us with complimentary glasses of champagne to celebrate, which was such a lovely and unexpected treat.
Hillary walked us through the menu with great care and thoughtful descriptions. We started with the Bluefin passionfruit crudo and the Hamachi crudo. Both were delicious, but the Bluefin was the standout thanks to its bright, tangy dressing. Next came the Truffle Scarpinocc, which may be the best pasta I’ve ever had. The pillows of pasta were unbelievably soft and flavorful, coated in a rich, luxurious sauce. Hillary even brought us extra bread so we could scrape up every last delicious bit.
For our main course, we shared the 20oz porcini-rubbed prime ribeye, which was cooked and seasoned perfectly. We paired it with the pommes aligot and brown butter asparagus, both excellent accompaniments!
To finish the meal, we ordered the Chocolate Gateau, which was beautifully presented for my friend’s birthday, making it the perfect ending & bite to the evening.
Based on this experience, I would recommend Mister Charles to anyone for any occasion. They truly make you feel special and valued as a guest. The food is incredible, but the service is what truly sets them apart. I have to give Hillary her flowers here!!. She was attentive, descriptive, and thoughtful without being overbearing. Additionally, she paced the meal perfectly to our liking in order to ensure the evening flowed seamlessly—would definitely request her next time. Months later, my friend and I still talk fondly about our Mister Charles experience, which says everything about the lasting impression this place leaves! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Food: 10 / Service: 10 / Atmosphere: 10
… moreKris Ringler
Oh man, what a wonderful experience this was. This restaurant is truly one of the best experiences I’ve ever had, from the service to the food was absolutely a 10/10 experience. My girlfriend and I made a reservation here for her birthday and it was quite a bumpy ride to get there. We initially had our reservation at 530pm but due to a DFW flight cancellation and delay, we had to keep pushing back our reservation. I pushed our reservation back to about 945pm initially, but we didn’t even get off of the plane until 9pm. I called in to see what the staff thought I should do and ended up speaking with Meg on the phone. Not only was she graceful, they made me feel totally fine about being late to our reservation and even pushed it back again for me till 1030 pm (even though they close at 11). It was a huge relief to me as it was already a chaotic and stressful travel day. We made it right at 1033pm and were immediately greeted by Peter, who happened to be from the same area we were traveling from in California and I immediately knew we were at an excellent restaurant. He was so nice and the building was absolutely stunning, the atmosphere was incredible . After that, we were sat at our table and greeted by our server Adrian who clearly knew the menu inside and out. He made excellent drink and food recommendations and my girlfriend said it was the best martini she’s ever had. I ended up going with the beef Wellington, which was perfect, and my girlfriend ended up getting the halibut. Both were 10/10 and I nearly licked the plate. Also, they give you the entire Wellington, not just a slice, which I thought was excellent. They gave us a few extra appetizers and desserts for my girlfriend’s birthday and due to the day we had, we left incredibly happy. Just this one stop was worth flying all the way to Dallas for. This was a truly special experience and I highly recommend coming here, even if it’s just to sit at the bar and enjoy some drinks. Thanks for the wonderful experience!
… moreMONDANA TAGHIZADEH
Love the restaurant. Excellent hospitality. Celebrated my bday with family and our server Ariel was exceptional. So welcoming and attentive. Beautiful setting and gorgeous bar. Food, cocktails and desserts were all delicious. Looking forward to returning soon.
… moreLaila Harilall
Let me start off by saying the positive and that is the service. The staff was polite, efficient, and attentive. However the food is a solid 2/10. The pasta was just mid and tasteless and for someone who’s from the Caribbean flavor is our thing. The price you pay for tasteless food is not worth it. The restaurant was dark so its hard to see but if you look closely its very dirty especially the mirrors and ledges. I would suggest they implement a better cleaning system. Other than that it did not meet my expectations.
… moredean dfw
Wow! Just Wow!
Amazing food, amazing and engaging service, great atmosphere, it’s just Wow!
There was a small group of us so we had a lot of food: my favorites were the Carpaccio, the Swordfish, the mashed potatoes and broccolini sides and the Baked Alaska.
… moreTony Painter
We celebrated my wife’s birthday at Mister Charles last night and it was perfect. The service was incredible from start to finish, and everyone made us feel taken care of. We asked about a tasting menu and even though they don’t normally have one, Chef Brendan Frankel put one together just for us with wine pairings, and every dish was spot on. He even came out a couple of times to check in, which meant a lot. The food, the wine, the vibe, all of it came together and made for an amazing night. Couldn’t have asked for a better birthday dinner for my wife. Big thanks to the whole team for making it such a special experience.
… moreTrevor Maciejewski
We went to Mister Charles for my birthday and it was a wonderful experience. We requested a booth which is tucked into the sides, I highly recommend asking for that. The Canapes are fantastic and we enjoyed the grilled cheese, lobster roll and especially the chicken nuggets with caviar. We shared a pasta and the beef Wellington which did not disappoint at all!
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