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Meddlesome Moth, Dallas, TX

Meddlesome Moth

4.7
4.7
3247 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Dallas' original gastropub, The Moth is a full-service restaurant in the Design District featuring custom cocktails and one of the finest selections of hand-crafted beers in the US. With 40 Beers on tap! We feature local seasonal menu items and offer fresh blackboard specials daily. Our Covered (and enclosed) patio and Beer Garden are spacious for dining al fresco. Reservations are encouraged.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 30 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Beer Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (214) 628-7900
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Please call for special catering orders.
  • Private party facilities
    Meddlesome Moth has accommodations for parties of virtually any size. Our semi-private room can seat up to 14 guests, or can be reserved for a standing, mingling event for up to 40 guests. We also have a large patio and beer garden which may be reserved for special events up to 100 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Raynor Beardon: (214) 789-7005
  • Neighborhood
    Design District
  • Cross street
    Hi Line
  • Parking details
    On street parking, parking lot and complimentary valet service.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,247 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

3,246 Reviews
  1. TaraS

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great experience!!! The service was top notch and all the signs were excellent!!

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  2. EricaV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We found this spot close to where we live in Dallas and heard positive reviews. Food was delicious a bit over priced but all in all the food was great and the drinks were too! The only thing we found unsatisfactory was the noise level. We unfortunately got sat near a 30 people group and they were yelling and screaming to hear one another, causing us to have to wrap things up quickly and head to a nearby bar were we could sit and talk, without all the loudness.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    The farmhouse skillet was amazing. The service left a lot to be desired though- I felt like we were ignored at the front of our meal and then rushed out as soon as we got food. It was not the best experience here but I have had much better service in the past.

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  4. JanieA

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brunch was incredible!!

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  5. Quinn

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and amazing food! Would highly recommend and and return.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You won't find a better location for weekend brunch. Awesome food, lengthy beer selection but most importantly, great atmosphere. Other customers are always of good behavior/class and the people working at Moth are just the best.

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  7. WellTravelledFoodie

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great server, loads of craft beer, very limited menu.

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  8. JanetT

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We love this place, but they have changed the menu, and it was hard to find a full meal plate. I had two small plates that were great. The Ceasar salad is delicious!

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  9. sobelovers

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Meddlesome never fails. Such a great local vibe that invites great people have such a great time. A hidden gem in Dallas. Truly miss the sister restaurant, Lark in the Park. Thank you for being in Dallas.

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  10. willreturn

    Dallas

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love the staff. They treat us like royalty. The food is excellent. We are so hooked on the Crispy Chicken biscuits and their extra crispy bacon on the side. We go every saturday, Can't start a weekend without Crispy Chicken biscuits. Don't forget the amazing valets. Fast fast and so nice

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  11. CathyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect in all areas - Kevin is a an excellent server!

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  12. TimothyD

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Not so great this time. Reserved table inside and was told there was no proof of that. What? Offered outside patio seat where I was told it was cooler. I could tell if I was on nice restaurant or Taco Cabana. Cut dinner short and had drinks and desert elsewhere.

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  13. KendallA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service even during busy hours.

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  14. ChristineF

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best tasting brunch in Dallas! Great selection of food and drinks, cool atmosphere and great value.

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  15. Steve

    Dallas

    59 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It was a nice place and seemed busy. Our son and daughter in law were in town and wanted to try this place. They really enjoyed it. I am more old-style meat and potato's kind of guy. I would recommend this restaurant very highly it just wasn't for me.

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  16. LouisC

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was perfect and our Server, Jordan, was fantastic.

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  17. NeilH

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Felt rushed to leave even though the place was not at all busy.

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  18. PfromTampa

    Tampa

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at MM - wont be my last! Took traveling guests there for dinner and had a wonderful meal. Apps were interesting and delicious and everyone enjoyed their experience. Definitely going back. A little noisy, as the tables are close together, but still enjoyed ourselves

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  19. Lilybet

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food was excellent. I ordered the curry chicken salad. All guests were happy with their meal. The servers and staff were kind. I went for lunch. Getting our check was a bit slow, but not too bad. The street is torn up beside the building, but the valet service was great and still convenient. Don't let the construction scare you away. Just watch where to turn as you approach. Over all it was a very nice experience and meal.

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  20. george

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really great service and fantastic beer selection. Perfect for season. Time to re-think apps and salads and snacks, but old reliables still pretty good

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  21. TexasTraveler

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were very pleased with the entire experience. The ambience was remarkable. Our server was very bright and gave us perfect suggestions. Every dish we had was delicious, especially the baked oysters. We can’t wait to go back.

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  22. fenfam

    Minneapolis

    88 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    This restaurant has all of the makings to become a 5-star restaurant.. it’s missing one key ingredient… good food. Maybe it was just a bad night for the chefs? I’m not sure. I ordered the Red curry soup as a starter and it was WAY too salty. I mean intolerably salty. As someone who frequently orders curry based items I know this was not how this was supposed to taste. My daughter ordered the filet. Portion was great, however the steak was well-done when we ordered medium rare. Not even close. The manager did come over and offered to replace the steak but my daughter had already eaten half of it as she was quite hungry. So we declined. She did not eat the sides and only half of the steak. (As a manager I would have definitely offered at least a discount). The kale that came with the salmon I ordered was very undercooked, I’m not sure if this was an accident or that was how this dish was supposed to come. Customer service, and ambience was lovely though!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great as always. Lunchtime hour was fairly packed but Gage was wonderful. Look forward to dining there again.

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  24. John

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The outdoor patio with AC was awesome Gage our waiter was charming and just made the meal perfect Will definitely go back and request Gage !! So the same you will be happy you did

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  25. Ronnie

    Amsterdam

    124 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    124 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience2
    Meddlesome moth has a really interesting and exciting menu, however the poor execution of the exciting sounding dishes plus poor service made for a disappointing dining experience. The wait staff needs to learn how to serve food. Though I'm not looking for Michelin four star service, the servers should know how to serve food, remove empty dishes and glasses, and replace flatware they have removed. The Caesar salad tasted like it was made with mayonnaise, and was overdressed. The grilled oysters were good. All of the other food (ribs, salmon, and chicken)was too salty.

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  26. ColinB

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience2
    Eclectic but limited menu. Nothing approaching healthy….but that’s ok. Not their thing.

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  27. MiaJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the filet mignonette. Everything else was excellent! I recommend this restaurant and will return.

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  28. Jasper

    Dallas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    The mimosas were good and strong. The service was awesome. Great atmosphere.

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  29. willreturn

    Dallas

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Their chicken and biscuits are amazing. Carolina is such a sweetheart. Love this place each and every time we come

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  30. KrysDV

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    We ended up only having an appetizer and drink and leaving for another restaurant.

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  31. Annie

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience4
    Cobb salad was disappointing, all lettuce and chicken but had to hunt for a bite of bacon or bleu cheese. Hardly any! I left hungry. Did not compare favorably with other restaurants’ entree salads.

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  32. JusTracey72

    Dallas

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great place to meet up with friends for a great bite! A little disappointed the French press is no longer available BUT happy that I was able to get a great Bloody Mary.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Cobb salad I have ever had! And wonderful service from Gage

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  34. phil

    Exclusive

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent spot near Market Center. Would recommend for business dinner or a night out with friends. The food has been top notch each time we have dined there.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a treat to eat here. We were in the area and were being impulsive. It never disappoints!!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    I had the chicken and biscuit. It was ok. I feel like it was missing something though.

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  37. ladywholikestoeat

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The cocktails were fantastic. We had a vegetarian and three omnivores and there were plenty of options for us to have a delicious meal of shared plates where everyone left full. Additionally, our server was so knowledgable and helpful. He was attentive and made the experience even more pleasant.

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  38. CelisaM

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Brunch was great! Planning on checking out the dinner service as well!

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  39. yum2tum

    Dallas

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Pork Belly with marshmallow fluff is unique and yummy!

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  40. GoodFood

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food! Rated it lower on value, because I don't consider this a "value" restaurant. It was a little more expensive than I usually spend, but I could have chosen less expensive options. Their website mentions parking options, but the only real parking option is valet. There is a lot of construction in the area.

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FAQs

Meddlesome Moth is rated 4.7 stars by 3247 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Meddlesome Moth

1621 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX 75207

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hi Line
  • Neighborhood
    Design District
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    On street parking, parking lot and complimentary valet service.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (214) 628-7900
  • Catering
    Please call for special catering orders.
  • Private party facilities
    Meddlesome Moth has accommodations for parties of virtually any size. Our semi-private room can seat up to 14 guests, or can be reserved for a standing, mingling event for up to 40 guests. We also have a large patio and beer garden which may be reserved for special events up to 100 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Raynor Beardon: (214) 789-7005
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