What People Are Saying About Central 214
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In Short – The chic black and white color scheme creates drama in the main dining room. The effect is softened with natural wood accents and occasional pops of Japanese red. Starters include buttermilk fried sweet onion rings served with a side of creamy blue cheese dip. A wide selection of grilled items includes herbed lamb loin, artichoke crusted pork, and pan seared Texas quail. Non-meat eaters can request the chef's daily vegetarian special.
03/31/08
ashes to ashes
by dallas_foodie
would have rated higher but my perfectly-cooked filet was tainted by the "char" marks left from the grill - my guess is that the cooking surface either was too hot or unclean (or both) when they attempted to "sear" it. the replacement dish (braised short rib) was significantly better, though. the lamb loin was also tasty but again was marred (to a lesser degree) by those repugnant grill marks. i would definitely like to give this place another shot.
- Pros: good bar scene
- Cons: would not recommend the carpaccio (like a "taffy pull") or anything grilled
11/12/07
Great Drinks
by zippityzap
Very creative drink menu that are actually good. Food is great - crab cake is awesome. If you want a fried food fix, the fried portabella mushrooms are really good. Cheese plate is excellent. A little pricy, but not unexpected for the atmosphere and style of location.
- Pros: Creative menus, good quality, friendly bar staff, mature atmosphere
- Cons: pricy
08/23/07
Worst dining experience in Dallas
by jenncoolmodee
I consider myself somewhat of a foodie. I like to try the new places as they open, and see what their dining experiences have to offer. Last Friday night, I made a reservation for 5 at 7:30; my mother and were celebrating our birthdays. They aren't new enough to not have a groove. OK, worst service in Dallas. The hostess and mangers were great. The food, atmosphere, and presentation were amazing. However, when you don't have bread with your cheese plate, nor wine, 20 minutes after you have ordered a bottle, you start to loose your appetite. Ariiving at 7:45, we had no drinks 30 minutes into our dinner, no order was taken 45 minutes into our dinner. Our server stayed at our table for no more than 5 seconds at a time. He would take one drink order, and run off, when there were 4 other people waiting to order, and we had to flag him down each time. I can't tell you how awful he made the whole experience. When I finally tried to pull him aside to talk, he didn't have the time. (He only had us and one other table of 3) When I talked to the manager, I asked for a new server...She brought over a couple appetizers to compensate, instead of a new server as I requested. As stated before, no good when your appetite is waning. He then charged us for something we didn't have, and had to adjust the ticket. I gave him my card immediately after dinner, because we all wanted to get out of there quickly, they did bring a dessert with candles for our bdays, and it was really delicious. However, just thinking of the experience makes me ill. Seriously, the worst experience I have had dining in Dallas...and like I said, I eat out alot. It's such a shame, because it's a cool place. Luckily it didn't set the mood for the whole evening, but it took us a few minutes to get past it all. I firmly believe that every restaurant deserves a second chance, but it this case it will be a long while before I can make a reservation there without feeling doomed.
- Pros: atmosphere and food presentation
- Cons: service
The Details on Central 214
Where to Sit:
The patio overlooking a water fountain and landscaped garden is a tranquil spot to enjoy a meal in good weather.
Private Dining:
A private dining room accommodating 46 seated guests is available for intimate gatherings. Call 214-520-7969 to book.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Patio only
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