Crown Block Dallas - Dallas (TX)

1 /5 Ng Joseph (Joe): Misleading, Rude, and NOT Family Friendly ​My wife, daughter, and I had a terrible experience here. We arrived early at 4:00 PM, fully aware that they didnt open until 5:00 PM, hoping to secure a spot. At 4:30 PM, we spoke to the hostess who explicitly assured us that we would be able to get in since we were so early and there was plenty of seating available. ​Unfortunately, that assurance meant nothing. ​Here is where it went wrong: ​Not Kid-Friendly: It turns out this place is not set up for families. They do not have high chairs. Because we had a child, they actually recommended we sit in the open bar seating, which is hardly appropriate or comfortable for a family dinner. ​Broken Promises: Despite waiting an hour and being told we’d get a table, once 5:00 PM hit, they prioritized people with reservations and ignored us. We were left standing there after being told we would be seated. ​Poor Hospitality: Our daughter was getting hungry, so we had to leave to find her food elsewhere since they wouldnt seat us. When we tried to come back at 6:30 PM to finally have our meal, they simply turned us away. ​To top it all off, the staff was rude and mean throughout the interaction. If you have kids, or if you expect a hostess to keep their word, avoid this place.

4 /5 Willie Ruiz: A lovely experience where the ambiance meets expectations. It’s a great choice for a special occasion and many bdays going on around you. The food choices were pretty diverse and tasty. Some options are smaller portions as others. Some feel worth the price, some fall a little short. The shrimp starter was tasty, wish it could have been a bit more. The Kansas City steak was very good. The shareable sides was a good way to share them between two. Mac and fries were good. For a birthday, they offer some cake pops and two small cookies and but we saw other get a small cup of something with a sparkler candle. we didn’t know we had special request the sparkler candle or if we needed to order a specific desert for it. Perhaps put that in the notes on the reservation. The Vallet was right up front and basically just parked it right in front of us and gave keys back. They take online options and not just cash only. Self parking options around the building if you don’t want Vallet. The online reservation option is easy and they do offer a 15 minute courtesy. Do plan for at least 10/15 minutes if you are self parking and taking the elevator up.

5 /5 Luke H.: Crown Block is what I would call a once in a lifetime dining experience. Something to note, you order for the entire meal at the beginning, so rattled off the below in one go. I enjoyed this aspect, as this restaurant truly has something for everyone, from the immaculate sushi bar where I got the hand rolls (spicy tuna, scallop, & yellowtail) to the Caesar salad which was top tier. Next the ibericó ribs were enjoyed for my first time and they were spectacular. After that, I tried the 2 oz Wagyu hot stone which is prepared Tableside with ponzu sauce and cucumber. This is something I would recommend and a true highlight of the meal. For entrees, the filet was ordered and I got a double order of lamb chops (8 total) the 3 sides were broccolini, roasted carrots and the potatoes which were stellar. To close the meal, key lime pie was enjoyed along with espresso martini. Our server was great and very intentional with our meal starting with cold to hot and we had a great conversation with all wait staff. Was made to feel special during a celebratory evening and this was a night to remember. Thanks team!

5 /5 Martello Aimee (Cherry): My family came here for the first time for a graduation celebration for my brother and had a pleasant time. The restaurant was decorated nicely for Christmas and had a warm, low light atmosphere. Our waiter was attentive, explained every menu in detail and our waters were topped up often throughout the meal. My brother first tried some salmon nigiri, and said the salmon was high quality. I got the Pork Tomahawk, and it was very good. It could have been a bit more moist, but I found it enjoyable. For sure indulge in one of the sauces if you get it. My partner got the lamb rack. He raved about the tzatziki style sauce and found it very enjoyable. My mom got the salmon dish from the mains, and said it was the best salmon she’d ever had. My brother got the real standout, which was the (I think) Kansas City striploin. One of the best steaks I’ve had in my life for sure. Cooked perfectly and bursting with flavor. We all shared an Apple dessert that was lovely, especially the high quality ice cream that came with it. Kindly, the restaurant also brought out a complementary special occasion dessert of cake pops and cookies. Overall, you may note that the prices are steep (and I agree), but this is very much a special occasion style place. I would return for another occasion like a birthday or anniversary in the future, but not for anything day to day.