Stock & Barrel

We came to a Birthday get together, we were 11 people and we found out that the cake WE BOUGHT from a a very nice local bakary, the resturant charges $ 3 per person per slice to cut the cake and place it on plates, so we were charged $ 33 dollars for a cake we bought and only to place it on plates!!! (mind you we called and they said they dont have cake, and nothing was mentioned about this charge)!!! I was pissed! Seriously Dallas since when?
The place however was lovely, lovely ambience, the patio is covered with an air conditioning unit so it was very nice and comfortable which is where we sat. Our waiter was very loud and almost rushed us when we wanted something but did get all our orders correctly which was a plus. The food was nice, I ordered the special halibut over potato pure, which should have been an appetizer and not an entre of how small it is was, the fried Okra was nice and so were the Brussel sprouts! For a place a bit upscale and for the charges you placed should worry about a dress code, everyone was in flip flops and shorts and tshirts!

One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been too! Great food. I had the burger with the aioli mayo, with fries. The table also had the hummus and bread, cauliflower (amazing), the watermelon salad, and the blue cheese chips. We were disgustingly full, but I’m telling you… it’s a must! OH… I completely forgot about dessert… the bread pudding with ice cream. Tasted like what French toast/​bread pudding with sugared pecans would taste like in heaven. No joke! So damn good!

Food was absolutely delicious. Lovely establishment. Unfortunately, I didn’t feel welcomed. The gentleman that waited on me could have certainly been more attentive in my opinion. The two ladies at the front were every kind. One actually talked me into getting a dessert that I absolutely enjoyed. I will return again.

This place was great. We got a bunch of stuff and shared it– it was delicious! Their menu is a bit weird sometimes, but they change it up and even the weird dishes are delicious!

There are mixed reviews. Either love or hate it. I came here because the young lady who blow dried my hair at the Drybar said she worked as a waitress at this place. She raved about the food so we decided to give it a try.
I won’t go into a lot of detail because there are some serious reviews about this place. Everyone has different tastes so I hesitate to tell you how my food tasted.
The best part about this place is the ambiance and décor. Lighting sets a romantic casual mood. Great for a date night. The alcoholic drinks were tasty and comparable to other trendy bars. We had 2 Eastside drinks (gin vodka mint cucumber) for $ 12 each.
Service was adequate. The server was nice enough and the food was brought out in a timely fashion. My silverware was dirty and had that replaced.
My complaints… the food is expensive and the portions are small. The food didn’t knock my socks off. It was just ok. The duck confit $ 28 was over cooked. The brussel sprouts didn’t look like brussel sprouts. They were over cooked and wilted into what looked like dehydrated fruit. I didn’t return my dish. Should have. I didn’t finish it. Didn’t take photos either. Didn’t want to be the obnoxious Unilocaler snapping pics with the flash on.
The Ivory Salmon Belly Tartar it was ok. 3 small pieces for $ 14. Portion is a little bigger than a half dollar. I expected a larger portion.
My daughter had the salmon and my fiancé had the wagyu meatloaf. The salmon was a generous portion. The meatloaf was smaller. The beef tasted superior to regular ⁸⁰⁄₂₀.
My thoughts…
— over priced.
— dishes are creative but we’ve had better.
— hard to find parking in Bishop Arts better find a restaurant that is worth the hassle.
— small portions so if you have an appetite do not come here.
— just because food is expensive does not make it better.
My fiancé was still hungry so left the Stock and Barrel around 9:30 and we made it to Pappadeaux’s before they closed. No one should leave a restaurant hungry after paying over $ 100 for a meal. Won’t be returning here. There are better restaurants that are easier to get to, have better food and larger portions for the money.

cocktails & wine — average
Very pleased with — fried okra and duck rillettes on toast, wagyu meatloaf
Not bad — goat cheese dumplings, ratatouille
Excellent — service

We came here for Sunday (the only day it is served) brunch and it did not disappoint. It was a cold and rainy day and so it was not that crowded. We had a reservation, but clearly did not need one. There were a few large groups in the back and a few lone rangers sitting at the bar.
We started with the blue cheese chips which were good, real chunks of cheese, not to liquidy. For my entrée, I got the chorizo chilaquiles, which is essentially gourmet nachos on steroids. So good and the sriracha cream is the best! I wanted to dip everything in it. We also got brussel sprouts and bacon for the table and they were both high quality. The dessert was the kicker and service was straight and to the point.
As a side note, we lived the bar stools there and asked where they got them. The server did not know so a few days later, the owner (or manager) called us back and let us know. that’s the kind of business this is!

This is a review of their Sunday Brunch.
Best French Toast and Brussel Sprouts period!
I have come here twice (they do Brunch only on Sunday) and made reservations through Open Table very easily. They have outdoor patio seating (dogs allowed), which is great when the weather is good. The inside is pretty modern with a nice bar — so I can imagine this would be quite nice for dinner/​drinks also. Parking sucks though!!! Valet spots are a few and once they fill up you got to figure out parking yourself. Don’t park outside the funeral home as they WILL tow!
They have 9 or so Brunch items a few sides, mimosas (not bottomless), bottomless coffee, and an extensive wine list! All together I have tried/​tasted the Croissant Toffee French Toast, Chicken Rancheros, Chilaquiles, Wagyu Burger, French Fries and Brussel Sprouts and as my statement on top indicates, the Sprouts and French Toast are delectable (not taking away anything from the other items).
The French Toast comes with a toffee/​caramel dressing on the side with some crushed nuts and a dollop of cream. The portion is not too big but good enough for a hungry person. The French Fries are super crispy (not oily), and the aioli sauce is a good complement rather than ketchup. And the Sprouts — OMG! Crispy with Sriracha and caramelized — so you get texture plus hot, sweet, earthy, and bitter/​grilled flavors at the same time. I swear I could eat a bowl of these every meal… Get them and you won’t regret!
The Rancheros, Chilaquiles and Burger are pretty good too. And the service is fast and efficient.
This is one of my top Brunch spots in Dallas (I can say that proudly in just two visits) and I will be back here for some more grub!

I went to Stock and Barrel on a Thursday night with a friend. I’m not from the area, the friend I was visiting recommended a few places, after reading their menu, I knew I wanted to try it. I was surprised to see there were plenty of seats. I’m from Boston, good restaurants are usually packed on a Thursday night. It was about 8:30pm.
As soon as our server, Kylen, greeted us, I knew we were in good hands. He gave us a lot of great feedback from our questions on both the food and drink menus. We ended up sharing a lot of menu items because it all looked so good! We took his advice and tried the crispy okra, caramelized Brussel sprouts, Crudo, and duck confit. If I had room, I would have sampled everything on the menu. The food was AMAZING! I had never tried okra before and I don’t like Brussel sprouts, usually. If I were home alone with either of those dishes, I would have licked my plate clean. Delicious!
We both tried the 2 different rosés with our meals and were very happy with those choices, too. We finished with the bread pudding dessert. Seriously, I think that’s what heaven tastes like. Amazing.
If you haven’t tried Stock and Barrel, you must.

We were here for brunch with a large group and thanks to reservations didn’t have to wait too long. Noe was our server for the whole table and he rocked it! Someone at the table ordered the avocado toasts and I had one. They were ok, but not that great as the balsmic mostly overpowered everything else.
I ordered a mimosa and it was one of the better ones I’ve had with good OJ and bubbly in the right proportions.
Hubby ordered the short rib/​waffle special and it was very good, though the meat was a tad overcooked. The sriracha cream sauce that came with it was a good addition.
I ordered the egg sandwich and it was good, but again nothing to rave over. I thought the accompanying fries were the best part. The egg sandwich had a side of a sauce that I thought was the same as the one Hubby got but it tasted different and frankly, somewhat foul as it had an overpowering vinegary taste. I only had enough to taste and the rest went untouched.
I actually had room for dessert and tried the apple tarte tartin which tasted a lot better than it looked. I thought the crust was a soggy under-​cooked mess but the apples were good. The best part though was the side of lemon verbena ice cream. Next time I would just get that by itself because I wouldn’t bother ordering that again.
Decent food, great service… I might be back again.

I really liked this place. Food was great and service was very good and friendly.
A group of 10 of us came here on a Sunday at noon (made a reservation). We were quickly seated once our entire party showed up, and immediately served water. We were waited on very quickly, but it didn’t feel rushed like they wanted us out of the restaurant. Maybe it was because it wasn’t too busy since it was raining at the time. Our waiter was a big guy with a white shirt and black apron. He had a very strong voice, so it felt like the chef was serving us.
I got the Chicken Fried Ribeye, which is basically a play on chicken and waffles. The sriracha cream sauce was awesome and mixed really well with the waffle and ribeye. The ribeye was also easy to cut and wasn’t dry or tough. My friends also suggested the Wagyu burger, which they say they always get here. My brother got brussel sprouts on the side, and said it was good but unexpectedly sweet (a slight honey flavor). They still enjoyed it, but if you don’t like sweet things then maybe this isn’t for you.
Overall, great experience with great food. I’ll definitely be back.

Loved the interior of this place. Rustic, yet inviting and stylish. We sat on the patio and the service was great. Extensive wine and cocktail list and a frequently changing menu. We ordered the blue crap dip which was a good amount to share between two. My date ordered the salmon which was great and I ordered the brisket burger which was awesome! Cooked to perfection, topped with a flavorful relish and homemade pickles and it came with a side of fries. About $ 100 for two, but so worth it!

I was a bit disappointed with this place. For being located in Bishop Arts (where there are so many other great options), my experience overall was underwhelming. First, they seated us outside, where the table was tiny and chairs were uncomfortable. Then our server took forever to get us water, silverware, and take our order. We started off with the Blue Crab Dip as an appetizer, which ended up being the best thing we got. For our entrees, we ordered the Crispy Duck Confit and Wagyu Meatloaf. Again, it took a very long time for the food to come out. We literally had to hunt down our waiter to ask where our food was. He was not attentive at all throughout our meal. The duck was actually pretty good, with crispy skin on the outside. I liked that it was not as gamy as I had expected. The meatloaf was my least favorite, because of how salty it was.

I came here on a Friday night for dinner with a friend. The restaurant was busy, but not packed, and there is another room in the back for more space, however finding parking can be a bit tricky.
We started off our dinner with the blue crab dip. The dip itself had good size chunks of crab which stood up well the creamy elements of the appetizer. After finishing this dish we proceeded to talk about rhythmic gymnastics, cars, and OCD tendancies while we waited, and waited, and waited for our entrees to come
Our main courses for the evening were the wagyu meatloaf and the duck confit. I think both of these dishes were pretty solid. The wagyu meatloaf is generously sized with bold flavors though a touch heavy on the salt. The duck confit wasn’t gamy at all, was nice and crisp on the outside and was paired with a very delicious side of creamy Parmesan bulgur.
When it’s all said and done, this place is pretty good, however the long wait time between appetizer and entrée kept me from rating this place higher.

Service:
Despite the negative reviews on poor customer service at this restaurant, we decided to give this place a try for Sunday brunch. I must say, customer service was pretty bad; at least for our experience. Upon arrival, our party was poorly approached by one of the staff member whom we found out was the actual owner herself. The hostess however, was very friendly and gladly seated us since we had a reservation. With the start of a bad experience, we brushed it off and tried to enjoy the rest our brunch… until we met our waiter. When taking our drink order, he wasn’t patient whatsoever. He would ask what we wanted, provided recommendations but somehow decided he himself will pick what I wanted to drink. He pretty much put in the order without allowing me to order what I wanted and quickly stormed off. Everything happened so quickly I didn’t have time to digest «the situation». For a moment, I thought I had stepped into Dick’s Last Resort restaurant who’s famously known for their outrageous waitstaff inflicting humor upon guests by purposely providing bad customer service. It took quite some time for us to submit our food order and when it was time to cash out, our waiter was nowhere in sight. We continually tried to look for him but eventually had to ask another staff member for assistance. When our waiter arrived with our tab, he took off with our cash payment without returning our change assuming he earned a 30% tip. When we asked for the change, he rudely threw it on the table and took off without saying thank you or anything. Despite all this, we still gave him a decent tip.
Food:
We ordered the Wagyu Meatloaf, Fried Steak Waffle and Crushed Yukons. The Wagyu Meatloaf was flavorful much better than our other dishes but it wasn’t anything spectacular. I don’t recommend trying the Fried Steak Waffle. It was bland and the texture was just off. Food was okay, nothing memorable. Not worth the bang for my bucks.
Overall Experience:
I normally write a fair review based on my experience but never a bad review with the intention to destroy a business. I do believe that with every business, customer service is very important. I STRONGLY recommend Stock and Barrel strive to improve on their customer service. This applies to everyone from waiters to bartenders including managers and the owner (s). Although my experience was unpleasant, I did notice great customer service from another table with a different waiter. For a second, I actually envied that table. All I wanted was to enjoy a good meal in a pleasant environment. It was just unfortunate we did not get that.
Would I Return?
Quoting one of the owner’s response on Stock and Barrel’s website, «The customer experience in any business is EVERYTHING. The food can be flawless, but I won’t return if I don’t enjoy the experience…»

We came to this spot for a drink and it didn’t disappoint. The bar was cool, the restaurant was open and everyone was extremely friendly. There isn’t a huge wine by the glass selection but the Cabernet on the menu was really good.
We didn’t eat but the other people sitting at the bar had good looking plates delivered. We’ll be back for dinner at which point I’ll give you my full review. If you’re in the area it is a great place for a date night glass of wine.

This place has all the ingredients for a perfect Sunday brunch:-) Nice casual relaxing atmosphere. The food was good too.
Our server was really nice and gave us some good recommendations:-) I ordered the Egg sandwich. It was delicious. I thought it was going to be messy, but it wasn’t at all. The fries that came w it were also really good, but I ate them with ketchup instead of the siracha mayo sauce. The avocado really complements the sandwich too. Basically tasted like a quiche sandwich. And I love eggs:-) My two other friends ordered the grilled spaghetti, chicadillas and the wagyu and hash. The grilled spaghetti was okay to me, kind of lighter sauce, but it was good. Both my friends finished their plates before I got to try them, tells you something.
Will come back if I’m in the Bishop Arts area. So many restaurants. Parking might suck though.

Lo and behold I had such low expectations of this place since my first experience about a year and half ago was terrible. My pork chop was salty and the waiter kept messing up my friends’ orders and drinks. It was a total nightmare.
Fast forward to my most recent last two dining experiences; it was a world of difference compared to my initial visit. The food was beyond on point and I was actually able to taste the entrées without the salt hovering over the dishes. The waitress who served us, named Brenda, was extremely knowledgeable of the menu and the wine list. We ordered three bottles of wines and went with her recommended entrées. Everything executed flawlessly. Our party had such a great time that we held the table a bit too long. The manager, Tommy Blackburn, was very nice and asked if it’s ok to have the other party to take our table since there were other people waiting. He even invited us to the bar and comp us drinks.

I went here for brunch last weekend after hearing great reviews. The interior is very cool– has a chic, hipster vibe. The wait staff were all very friendly and helpful. The drinks were fabulous– we ordered a pitcher of the coconut pineapple punch and sangria. Both were very tasty. I wasn’t overly impressed by the food… We all ordered separate things and ate about half of it. I felt like on the breakfast sandwich, for example, they were trying too hard to make it different, and it just did not work out that well. The fries were excellent though!
I think their dinner menu looked much better, and that is what I have heard great things about. So if I’m in the area again, I will give it another shot for dinner.

Everything from the ambiance to the staff to the food was impeccable at Stock and Barrel. We opted to dine al fresco since it was finally dry and a relatively cool temperature for late May. Though I got annihilated by mosquitos that evening, the rest of the experience more than made up for my continued discomfort.
We had two bottles of a Pinot Noir with our meal. They were priced a little high in my opinion but they were also fantastic so it’s hard to be too critical there. For starters we split the shrimp and grits, as well as the calamari. The shrimp were actually jumbo shrimp, just as described by our friendly waiter. The grits were flavorful and not too salty. It also came with a small pile of micro greens that brought all the flavors together. The calamari were also tasty — served on a squid ink sauce also with a bit of micro greens. I would definitely order the shrimp and grits again in a heartbeat.
As a main, two of us ordered the goat cheese dumplings — basically in house made gnocchi with little chunks of creamy goat cheese and a variety of mushrooms in what must have been a butter based sauce. The other two opted for steak frites and the pork chop on grits. I also ordered a side of the cooked winter greens, since it is hard for me to eat a meal that doesn’t contain some greenery. Since other reviewers had already raved about the brussels, I figured I’d try something else. The greens were absolutely fantastic. They had some kind of spicy sauce (thinking Sriracha-​based at least) intertwined with garlicy notes. The dumplings/​gnocchi were the highlight of the meal for me — I find it hard to not order gnocchi when it is on a menu as a vegetarian/​non pork based entrée. It didn’t disappoint.
We rounded out our gluttonous meal with an order of the bread pudding. I don’t normally care for dessert buy my god this was amazing.
Overall, this is definitely a great spot for dinner with friends/​family, a date, or even a business meal. Our server knew exactly when to check on us, when to stay back, and how to answer questions and make suggestions in a polite and friendly manner. Certainly the best service I’ve had in a restaurant in Dallas in the past 6 months. Kudos to you Stock and Barrel! Keep it up!