Plane & Level — Restaurant in Texas

Disappointed all around.

Atmosphere: Cute place. The front door is small and I am a big boy, so added to the airplane feel. We were excited by the menu and pictures from Google maps and already had a few ideas in mind.

Food: We ordered the duck breast, scallops, and patatas. The patatas came out first. They were soggy, which was confusing as the menu said double fried. The sauces came across as one note and flat. We both said it needed something to complete the flavors. Then we compared to pictures online: it was missing the herbs and the (assuming) ham bits.

The scallops were under done and very watery. There was a significant size difference and it showed in the different cooks on them. The extra moisture was the likely culprit of the lack of sear. We ate the outer bits and they lacked seasoning and the light crunch from the sear. The romesco sauce was hard to taste as it soaked up the scallop water, and we could not find any notes of truffle oil on the plate.

The duck breast was over cooked to a well done, causing it to get chewy. The breast was quite small, with the fat making up half the overall duck portion. The amount of liquid shows it did not get to rest after cooking. The sweet potato puree was smooth, but desperately needed salt. The confit grapes were flavorful and juicy. We both wanted a bowl of those.

Service: While the service started out okay, it quickly fell to almost non-existent. We had to flag down a server to get both of our empty water glasses refilled. I wanted to discuss our food issues with the manager, but we didn't see the manager until we were settling the bill.

Overall: 1 Star. Based on the pictures we know the food can be prepared better, but to have all 3 of our dishes be wrong in the same order, that can't be overlooked as a...

PHENOMENAL FIND!! My wife and another couple got a table at 5pm, and we were immediately impressed with the decor and the beautiful Jamon sitting on the bar. Being fans of tapas and wine, we ordered almost every dish on the menu over the evening, along with bottles of Rioja and a Pinot Noir. From the bread service, to Jamon Iberico, to the Pulpo and the charcuterie board, we were constantly impressed and amazed at the flavors and authenticity of our tapas. The pulpo was perfect with just the right grill char, supremely tender and seasoned so well. We even convinced our friend who is from the Caribbean, yet had never had octopus, to try it, and he loved it! We ordered the chicken and rabbit paella, but we should have ordered the seafood paella- the smell of our neighbors’ was enticing. The service was next level, with Jennifer being our primary waitress. The owner, Tomas, a master sommelier, apparently trains his staff extensively on all of the food and wine, and it shows!! Jennifer recommended two excellent Tempranillos, and a Pinot for our friend. And the pairings for our desserts were spot on as well. Overall, a tremendous spot, with an owner and staff who are masters of their craft, and...

My friend and I came here for a nice dinner before a concert. I've heard nothing but great things about this restaurant and have been wanting to give it a try. I was not disappointed! We started out with a glass of wine (very nicely chosen by our server) and 3 tapas. First, was the Wagyu beef empanadas. Flaky crust and tender, savory interior served with homemade chimichurri. The second tapa was Vieiras a la plancha. I could have eaten 10 of these scallops! They were cooked to perfection. Finally, we shared Albondigas - delicious meatballs served in a savory sauce. Following dinner, we shared 2 desserts; the spiced crema Catalana and Torta de ganache de chocolate. The spiced crema was a vanilla custard/pudding, flavored with fall spices and served with cherries and strawberries. Very delicious! The torta was a flourless chocolate torte with chocolate shavings and a small scoop of chocolate ice cream. It was so decadent! We followed it all up with another glass of wine. The atmosphere is chic, but not stuffy. The service was prompt, but not stifling. The portions are small (tapas), but we were more than full with what we ordered. Our bill was $175, but well-worth every dollar! This is a PERFECT place for a...