Doc B's Restaurant — Restaurant in Dallas

I was so impressed with the Austin location and talking to the manager down there she told my party that a new location was coming in Dallas. She raved about the staff, the food item solely for the Dallas location and the awesome patio. I had it in my mind to make sure I checked it out. Everything we had was amazing, the staff was great and they were accommodating at every turn. That wasn’t the case last Sunday. I wondered is this the way Black History Month is going to start for me. The food wasn’t as fabulous, there was no vibe, and it left a lot to be desired. It was the Front Hostess Staff and Manager that made me feel unappreciated, un-welcomed, and continuous look of distain on their faces. As I gave my car to the valet because the restaurant is in a location of mostly office buildings I drove around and that was my only option. There was a Del Frisco’s at the end of the corner but I assumed comp’d. I’m walking to the door as who I now know to be the manager is opening the door to place a wedge to keep the inner door open was easy access. We exchange glances, I smile, but she doesn’t as she retreats back in. The hostess area is small so as soon as I follow her in there’s two ladies in black (Typical Hostess regalia) on is young lady is looking at me and the other with her back turned. She turns to greet me with only elevator eyes as I smile “Hello” to them. We go on like this for 4 beats until one says, “Can I help you?” That strikes me funny. Can you help me? Am I not in a restaurant? Have you stop serving food? Why else would I be here? Nothing along the lines of would you like to dine inside or outside. The question was more in the tone of, “You must be lost. How can I help you on your way from this establishment?” My response was, “Can I eat? I came here to eat. Is that okay?” She nervously responded, “Oh, yes. Sure you can. Do you have a reservation?” Doc B.’s opens at 11:00am on Sunday and its 1:00pm. In a flash I looked around and could count the number of people in the whole restaurant. I politely responded, “Why, yes I do have a reservation at 1:15pm?” Why did they look puzzled? They didn’t expect that and I wondered if they wanted to respond with we’re all booked; sorry. The manager took an extensive look at their reservations and then table selections, “Let’s see. Let’s put Angi here.” The hostess took be on the Green Mile past empty booths and tables to where; the back of the restaurant one step into the kitchen. I asked, “So, I have to be in the back, in kitchen area?” She happily replied, “Oh that means you can probably get your food faster!” Nope. I do not want to sit here. It meant nothing to her at all that I was upset with the choice I was given, “Let me ask my manager if I can move you up?” This empty place and you need permission to satisfy a customer. She did and I ended up in the front by a crowded table as I waited for my brunch guest. After the room might as well go and cook my own meal exchange I would have left. I was trying to not think about this early exchange and have a pleasant meal. My waitress was amazing. The food again was mediocre and I’m sure it was the bad taste in my mouth of how I was treated. Like I didn’t belong, as if I wasn’t about to spend my hard earned money in an establishment. It’s the small micro aggressions that have you ready to fight, so I’ll battle you with my words. As I post this to every platform that I have being a food blogger, and called upon for new an upcoming restaurants to explore. Doc B’s. isn’t the place you want to go? I can’t guarantee you will feel welcome. You’re not welcome. I felt it, and I accept it because there’s too many places in...

This is easily one of my favorite restaurants in the area! Perfect for pretty much any occasion from lunch to date nights and even takeout!

Food: There hasn’t been anything I’ve tried yet that I didn’t like!! First things first, the chimichurri roasted chicken wings and crispy jalapeño potatoes are my ultimate favorites and it’s pretty hard to come here without having one of these items. Those wings are easily my favorite wings in Dallas. As far as starters, the tomato & goat cheese bisque, chicken littles & fries, oven roasted wings, grilled California artichokes, shrimp cocktail and angry meatball are all delicious and great choices. As far as entrees go, it should be noted that they have a filet on the menu for only $26!! And it comes with my favorite jalapeño potatoes. Def can’t beat the price and it’s the perfect amount of food!! If you have a big appetite, the chicken parmesan is huge - you could probably get 2-3 meals out of it, or could be great to split! The single cut pork chop was good as well. If you’re looking for something healthy, they have a selection of salads, but I personally recommend the chicken kebabs which come with a great cucumber, tomato, feta salad or the Wok Out Bowls. With the bowls, you can choose your base (sticky brown rice/lo mein/quinoa), protein (chicken/tofu/steak/shrimp/salmon/seared ahi tuna), and sauce (teriyaki/sweet & sour).

Cocktails: The bartender has made me several great dirty martinis and my favorite house cocktail is the Crazy Beautiful (Vodka, elderflower, spiced pear, sparkling). They have a daily happy hour from 5-7 and different specials every day. They do an all day happy hour on Mondays.

Service: The first couple times we came, we sat up at the bar and the bartender was friendly and attentive. Every time we’ve sat at a table, the service has been great as well. The servers have been knowledgeable about the menu and always took the time to explain the menu and help us ensure we were making the right choice! I’ve ordered takeout once and the hostess who handled the order did a great job. The staff has always been welcoming, friendly, and attentive.

Atmosphere: There are a few big TVs at the bar so it’s a great place to come watch a game! They also have a nice patio with gas heaters for the winter time. I like the artwork. There are big windows so the restaurant gets tons of natural light during the day, but also has a great dim romantic ambiance at night.

Will post more pictures in the future and can’t wait to try the rest...

We were celebrating my birthday weekend, took a lot of patience just not getting up and leaving but, we made reservations 3 weeks in advance for a party 18, 12 made it to dinner. From the get go service was bad. Once seated at 6:30pm, it took 15 minutes for the first server to arrive. I informed him that since we are in pairs couples that each couple will be on separate bills, he replied that since it would take longer for him to finalize the bills that he would put it on one bill and we can separate it ourselves, what? Do your job for you? Ordered our first drinks at our table of 4. Flagged down another server and complained about the one bill situation who has been there a couple of years and she took over our party. Next for 20 minutes we waited for drinks, now we have been here 30 minutes, no cocktails yet and no waters at all at the table. So my daughter, husband and I ordered our first drink directly at the bar, came back to table and found out they only brought 4 glasses of water. Now we are complaining, talked to the supervisor in a black suit, he apologized and said they are understaffed. We made this reservation 3 weeks ago and they should have been aware, poor planning by management. He tried to help, waters we're finally served to all, mind you it's been well over an hour. Drinks started to come out, but here we go they did not bring me and my partners drink they confused that with ones that my daughter bought for us, our drinks we got when we went up to the bar! Approaching second hour food orders taken, still no appetizers the 3 orders wings for the group. Moving on, well into second hour wings show up, 2 orders of cosmopolitan martinis arrived it was white no Cranberry! Food came out, of course it's find Waldo time, sheesh. Finally got my food, right steak, wrong fries. Gotta give our party the patience award for the year m, we finally finished at 9 pm! Heck of a lot more better places in DFW that are way better than this poorly managed, high priced, subpar...