In town to set up a new office in this building. The Atrium Café is AWESOME! There are so many choices. If you can’t find something, you’re way too picky. One day I had the Falafel pita(YUMYUMYUM) and the 2nd day I had the Veggie Panini and pasta salad. Both had great flavor and the prices were good too. Wish we had a café like this at the home office.
Chet G.
Tu valoración: 4 Dallas, TX
This was a really nice surprise — located in the Dallas Museum of Art. The food was really good, made fresh to order. You have to try the iced-tea/lemonade mix too, which was very refreshing. Of course being inside the museum the interior was nice too, high ceiling, large windows.
Christine E.
Tu valoración: 4 San Francisco, CA
Ate here kind of by mistake. Wandered into the museum to use the restroom and upon discovering it was a free museum decided to check it out. At the point I was about to pass out from hunger, discovered this cute little café. Didn’t have high expectations. Was looking for a premade sandwich, but instead was personally served by the café chef a piping hot artichoke quiche and tomato bisque that was to die for! They had lots of options, and could make your entrée a combo with a salad or bowl of soup. Service was on point– the girl working the cash register was soo sweet, even took money out of the tip jar because I didn’t have the correct change.
Jamison T.
Tu valoración: 5 Houston, TX
Just had my first meal — ever — at the Atrium Café @ the DMA. It was delicious! Had the chicken breast sandwich with small salad. The bread was soft and warm… my favorite. Excellent service!
H D.
Tu valoración: 4 Pacific Palisades, CA
Although a little pricey and the portions somewhat limited, the organic salads and other items were delicious. The setting is comfortable and convenient for those in the midst of their journey through this monumental and cavernous museum. Recommended. I would definitely return.
V 2.
Tu valoración: 2 Plano, TX
When i looked at the menu, it reminded me of the Central Market Café — which is awesome. But when the food arrived, it was about 50% of the portion size at Central Market. I got the soup and half sandwich. The sandwich was about 4 inches long. I knew it would only be a cup — not a bowl — of soup. But I think they literally got out a measuring cup and measured no more than 8 oz per serving. On top of that, the rib eye on the sandwich and the corn chowder soup were very bland. Three different people brought us our drinks, took our order, and served the food, yet the service was slow for lunch time on a weekday. I think a lot of people who work in the nearby offices come over for lunch, so I would expect the service to be faster. Fortunately, we got there around 11:40, but when we left after 12, there was a long waiting line.
Julie R.
Tu valoración: 4 Dallas, TX
I had lunch here a while back and couldn’t believe how good it was. I think I scored on making a great choice from the menu as some of the items didn’t sound so appealing. I went with a large group and most ordered sandwiches that all came out looking wonderful–(I almost ordered the Turkey Pesto Melt) I ended up going with the Asian Shrimp Rice Noodle salad served with spicy greens and Thai Chili Vinaigrette. This is probably the best Thai salad I’ve had in a while and I know I’m going to have to get this the next time I’m there. Also decent sized shrimp were served on this. Yum. Heck, I might have to go there today for lunch.
Rick H.
Tu valoración: 2 Des Moines, IA
I dropped in to Atrium Café with expectations admittedly higher than I probably should have. That being said, the things that didn’t work for me are the kinds of things that allow the restaurant to even be a player in the game. Looking for a late lunch, I was seated by a little after 1:00 p.m. in the relatively empty sit-down dining area(there is «food court» seating adjacent — this arrangement having to do with the remodeling of the Seventeen Restaurant). The dining space was pleasant with average art museum café furniture but with a pleasant view at a sculpture garden-ish space with Chihuly glass adornig the very large atrium window. Nice as the view was, I was there to eat, and even though the establishment was largely empty(and everyone appeared to have been served before I arrived), I had to wait several minutes to give my order. The wait-staff experience continued to be disinterested at best and the whole meal was spared by a reasonable enchilada dish inspired by the Mexican graphics exhibit that hte museum was showcasing. Had it only been served when it was put up by the kitchen… I can’t say that the other diners, who I realized seemed collectively grumpy(presumably about their poorly served meals), were feeling low about the experience, but it convinced me that I should have gone hungry, or waited for Seventeen to re-open its doors instead.
Raj S.
Tu valoración: 5 San Mateo, CA
Dallas Museum of Art is exceptional! Don’t miss it and the Nasher Sculpture Center if you’re in the area. While there, grab lunch at the Atrium Café. The ambiance and view are unbeatable; made prettier with the unexpected snow fall on the day I visited. I got a delicious chicken creole panini that came with a side of tasty hot chips. Pair with wine for a fun afternoon outing.
Jim L.
Tu valoración: 4 Austin, TX
Museum cafes can go one of two way. Luckily, DMA’s café gets the good end of the«way.» We had the Mediterranean plate — dollops of cous cous salad, hummus, tomatoes, pita and greens for about $ 8. I thought it a good deal because the food was fresh and tasty, the price was good, you get to still amidst Dale Chihuly’s art(my hero), and it’s fast casual style, so no tipping necessary. It’s a good system with plenty of room for all to share the space. I’ve never waited. My munchkin of the day had PB&J and a cupcake. Both made him extremely happy, but he did point out that we should have more sprinkles on foods. He asked, «Why do cupcakes get all the sprinkles?» I think he has something there. More sprkinles for a better Ameriaca, I’d say.
Brooke G.
Tu valoración: 4 Dallas, TX
Okay, I had some serious doubts about a café attached to a museum but they proved me wrong. I ordered the«Sandwich feature,» which includes half a sandwich and a bowl of soup. My sandwich choice: apricot pecan chicken salad, and my soup: tomato basil. We went to see the King Tut exhibit so it was a little crowded but it was worth the wait in line and the wait for the food to come out. The roll the half sandwich came on was fabulously fresh and soft. The chicken salad, moist, flavorful, and downright tasty. The soup… it almost looked like it came straight out of a can… and it just might have, but there were sizeable chunks of tomato in there, and it was definitely not Campbells. All in all, a good place to go grab a bite if you’re in the museum checking things out.
Greg D.
Tu valoración: 4 College Station, TX
When you are visiting the Dallas Museum of Art and get a little hungry, right there in the Museum is what is called the«Atrium Café». It has a large open and nice seating area and we were pleasantly surprised to find that they have excellent food. Who would think? The burgers were home-made American style like you would make at home on the grill. No where in the dark realm of fast-food, this is real authentic food made fresh to order. When we asked the cashier about drink selections and indicating that we do not drink soda or anything with corn syrup in it, she(an older Asian lady) told us that she has her own special drink she makes by mixing unsweetened tea with their home-made lemonade and that was absolutely excellent. She told us to come back for free refills, and we did. I think that special drink mix needs to be added to their menu with her being given credit. The staff was nice, and it was obvious that the Café was privately owned and not a part of the museum. The owner was there doing a training meeting with some current and new employees and we overhead him talking about the importance of the food quality and customer satisfaction. They then closed early that day as he let all the employees go home, since there was freezing weather and being able to drive on ice was getting questionable. So he closed the café for the benefit of making sure the employees could get home safe. This café has limited hours and if you are wanting to eat while at the Museum, I highly suggest this café, and just make sure you find our their hours(for the day) when you arrive at the Museum and plan your lunch schedule accordingly. As mentioned this is home-made style top quality food with a nice variety of sandwiches, burgers and pastas. When you are at the Museum and get hungry, there’s no reason to leave to go eat, as you do have excellent food available right here with massive and comfortable indoor courtyard seating with excellent service. No tip required of course, but we tipped the lady that made her special tea-lemonade drink for us.