We had an event at the Meyerson, so I suggested to our group to go to Savor for dinner. We had a very large party and I'm glad they were able to let me make a reservation. The hostess was very helpful on the phone. :)
Savor Gastropub
2000 Woodall Rodgers Fwy
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 306-5597
savor-relish.com/savor
Price: $$$-$$$$
We were seated in the community table in the bar area. That's the only big table they had. I can see why this place isn't good for large groups. But they were able to accommodate us so I'm really happy. The decor is super modern. I really love the glass walls, it's great for people watching at the park.
We started with some cocktails.
Walk in the Park (Hendrick's Gin, Vermouth, lime, cucumber thyme, rose water) $12~ (left) My bf got this because of the Hendrick's gin. It's one of my favorites. But it wasn't sweet enough for me. Very refreshing though.
I chose the Blackberry Sage Rickey (Ford's Gin, blackberry sage syrup, lime juice, soda) $12~ (right) I asked the waitress if it was sweet and she said yes. It was yummy! Sweet and fruity and was strong enough for me. I really liked it. I would totally order it again. My bf liked this better too. hehe.
Since we had a concert to go to, we did an early dinner. We arrived at 5PM and their dinner service didn't start until 5:30PM. But we were able to order drinks and appetizers first.
Lobster Puffs (Maine lobster and Comte cheese fritter, remoulade) $14~ I wasn't able to taste these cuz they were all the way at the end of the table. But I heard they were good.
Meatballs (pork and beef meatballs, tomato, olive, capers, and sweet basil) $12~ These were ok. The meatballs were moist but I felt it lacked some flavor.
Crispy Shrimp & Calamari (shrimp and calamari, chili glaze, fresh herbs) $14~ This was delicious. The shrimp and calamari were cooked well and the glaze was great. I really liked the sweet and spicy flavor profile. One of the better fried calamari I've had in a while. :)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts (dried cranberry, spiced pecans, bacon, aged balsamic) $11~
We also got the Braised Pork Belly (crispy mustard spatzel, dijon) $14~
Soon it was time to order dinner!
I wanted to save room for dessert (one of the main reasons I wanted to go to Savor), so we shared an entree. House-made Gnocchi (napa cabbage, bacon, mustard jus, poached egg, pecorino pepato) $19~
Other people ordered...
Shrimp & Grits (sauteed shrimp, Portuguese chorizo, greens, tomato ham broth, creamy cheddar cheese grits) $23~ Multiple people ordered this and everyone said it was good.
Grilled Grouper (carrot and olive oil puree, crispy cauliflower, radish salsa verde) $28~ I got to try the crispy cauliflower. Don't think I've ever had fried cauliflower, it was yummy!
Braised Short Rib (chile braised, aged cheddar mac, smoked pecan gremolata, crispy onions) $28~
Finally time for desserts! The first thing I heard about this place is that you can order the entire dessert menu for $24!! I sooo wanted to do that! The combos/prices are as follows:
1 for $3, 3 for $8, 6 for $16, 10 for $24
Since it was just the 2 of us, we opted for the 3 for $8. I had several choices in mind already after looking at their online menu, but I was disappointed to find out that their menu had changed. :( Need to update the websites people!!
From top left, clockwise.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bite (chocolate cake, pretzel crunch, peanut butter mousse).
Meyer Lemon Tart (meyer lemon curd, pistachios, toasted meringue). I'm not a huge lemon fan but I'm getting more used to it. This was yummy. Refreshing and so cute!
Some other people got desserts too. From bottom left, clockwise.
Salty and Sweet Pudding (salted caramel pudding, whipped cream, pearls)
Fried Pie (blood orange, caramel, creme fraiche ice cream). They said the first bite of this was a bit intense with the blood orange flavor, but the more they ate, the more they loved it. Next time they will just order this. I need to try it!
Half Baked Banana Split (peanut blondie, banana ice cream, peanut butter caramel)
It was a fabulous dinner. The decor was nice, a little busy (but I'll call it energetic, haha). Our waitress was a trooper taking care of 20 people who arrived at different times and wanted separate checks. At the beginning of the night she said she wouldn't be able to do split checks but half way through the dinner she told us she was going to do it for us. I think she realized it was easier that way in the long run. haha. But she got all our orders right and the checks out in a timely manner. I enjoyed it a lot and I think everyone else did too. I will definitely revisit in the future, but next time I won't have 19 other people with me. haha.
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It was very fresh and large enough for 2 people to share. The vinaigrette was sweet and tangy. It was a good start to the meal.
I really liked this dish. The pasta was cooked perfectly and I believe it was made in house. The scallops were also cooked very nicely…smooth and tender with great flavor. The peas added more texture and the ricotta added more creaminess to the pasta. The cream sauce wasn’t overwhelming and did not weigh the dish down. I also thought the ‘light’ portion was more than enough to fill me up.
The portion was quite big. I liked the flavor and crunchiness of the calamari as well as the 2 dipping sauces. However, the calamari was very small so it seemed like it was mostly breading.
All the entrees for restaurant week came with the same sides. I was a little shocked when they served the entrees because the portions looked sooo small. A small piece of fish with a couple pieces of potatoes and a couple sprigs of asparagus… This is probably the smallest portion I’ve seen to-date on a restaurant week outing. Luckily my pasta was more than enough to share! :) The flavor of everything was good…I especially liked the potatoes. The fish was also cooked nicely.
An anglais is the French term for a rich custard sauce that is traditionally flavored with vanilla and served cold. The dessert looked kind of funny…haha. You can think for yourself from the pic. But it was super tasty! The cake was moist and fudgy. The gelato added a different creaminess and the mint anglais was refreshing. The anglais tasted just like a fresh mint leaf and definitely complemented the rich chocolate. Needless to say I scraped that plate clean! :P
It wasn’t that great. It was kind of runny…and you couldn’t really taste much of the coconut.
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