We almost tried their whole menu. The only thing we didn't get to try was their pan seared striped bass and their watermelon salad. We got a snap shot of their special summer cocktails for you all to enjoy. As we waited eagerly for our food we nibbled on some of their dinner rolls. Our favorite was their rosemary dinner roll with creamy butter. We must mention that their service was not as great as we were expecting for such a nice place for restaurant week. We had to ask for the dinner rolls which should have been brought over automatically but we waited and waited, until we got impatient and just asked for it. Even for a restaurant week event, the place wasn't even close to being at capacity.
We started our with some cocktails and a complimentary amuse-bouche which was made from pureed chilled peaches. This was a very clean and sweet concoction. Then comes our starters!
We forgot to get a picture of the ceasar salad. But it was well made and our favorite part, the Parmesan crisp...we simply loved the cheesy saltiness.
The scallops were seared perfectly. They were caramelized, sweet, and tender. The pearl couscous was actually a great pair against the star scallop. The eggplant was a pretty garnish but didn't add much to the dish flavor wise.
The crispy quail was our favorite. The quail was fried to perfection, crispy and a bit sticky on the outside because of the kumquat marmalade, and moist and oozing with quail juice on the inside. The kumquat marmalade kept the dish light and made you want to eat some more. The quail paired wonderfully with the quinoa and peas. The quinoa and peas gave the dish a textural contrast.
Our entrees were all DELICIOUS!
The lamb was excellent. You can tell the lamb was of a higher grade quality. It had the good lamb flavor that all true lamb lovers love. The lamb was cooked right, pink on the inside. We didn't care much for the white bean ragu though, it kind of got lost and totally played second fiddle when compared to the lamb.
The pork belly pasta was to die for! The fattiness and plump pork belly went really well with the pasta. The freshness and earthiness of the mushrooms, basil, and sage rounded up the whole plate. The dish as a whole meshed really well together. We didn't let the sauce go to waste...we soaked our rosemary dinner roll in the sauce...DROOL! This was one sexy dish.
The short ribs was also very tasty. The cherry demi glaze kept the dish light and cut through the richness, this is just another great sweet and savory pairing. We did yearn for a bit more fattiness in the short ribs though. The mash potatoes were buttery, velvety, and smooth with a wonderful shallot flavor. We wished we had the mash potatoes with our lamb. The carrots were the fresh yellow and orange petites
Our desserts...outstanding!
The peach napoleon was awesome! The peaches were fresh, sweet, and still retained some of its crisp. The phyllo dough was a great change from the ordinary puff pastry you would expect. The phyllo dough made the peaches shine because its not covered by all the pastry. The burnt honey chevre actually gave the sweetness of the dish some savory and creaminess.
The banana creme brulee was our favorite. The top was brittle and cracked open to the touch. The inside was silky banana heaven! You can tell its full of pureed banana and not the fake banana flavoring.
The strawberry tower with Godiva chocolate cake was delightful. The chocolate wasn't too sweet, it was just right. The coconut mousse has bits of shaved coconuts in there and combines well with the strawberry sauce and chocolate cake. The strawberry sauce gave the dessert some tartness and cut through the sweetness.
Overall the meal was delicious from start to finish. We were a little disappointed with the service considering this is a high end restaurant which comes with a higher price tag but overall we had a wonderful time! We would rate this restaurant a 7.5/10 for its quality of ingredients, flavor, preparation and atmosphere.
The Landmark
3051 Oak Lawn Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
Dallas, TX 75219
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