If King Louis XIV of France were to dine in the modern era, he might very well choose The French Room at The Adolphus Hotel in downtown Dallas. With food, service and atmosphere truly fit for a king, this five-star dining establishment has earned top critical acclaim from the nation’s leading food experts. While the room itself appears to be straight out of 16th-century Versailles, the cuisine favors a more general European flavor: exotic caviars, spiced duck breast over foie gras, and veal tenderloin medallions. And let them eat cake. (Yes, we know that Marie Antoinette was actually Louis XVI’s ill-fated wife.) Or crème brûlée. Or a French soufflé. An extensive wine list includes some of the world’s rarest, most expensive finds.
Reservations suggested. Full bar. Jacket required; tie optional. Serving dinner Tue–Sat. Closed Sun–Mon.
The Dallas Morning News: Top 100 Restaurant
Dallas Observer: Critics' Pick
"Myriad words can describe the transformations in American fine dining over the last half-century, but, in discussing the French Room, let's grab two from the top of the alphabet: accessible and adventurous. ... We left floating in the heavens, right up there with the chubby cherubs and the restaurant's much-deserved five stars."
— Bill Addison, The Dallas Morning News, May 11, 2007