As a New Yorker who thinks he has eaten in some of the finest restaurants, I was absolutely wowed upon my recent visit to Stephan Pyles. Everything from the atmosphere to the friendly service to the unbelieveably tasty and well-prepared food was incredible. As I was in Dallas on business, I dined alone at the ceviche bar (which luckily was serving the full menu on a Monday night). I started with the tuna ceviche which was such a great mix of flavors: sweet coconut milk, spice, mint, and tender tuna. It was amazing. But my entree was literally one of the best meals I've eaten. I can only think of one meal that can rival it, and that was my visit to Gotham in New York. I had the beef tenderloin which, again, was served with the PERFECT combination of flavors. The sweet potato puree was so perfectly paired with the cheese-stuffed and battered chili. The beef was served exactly medium rare and the smoky flavor penetrated every ounce. As a dessert lover, it was tough to refuse many tempting desserts, but I was so satisfied, I didn't want to ruin it (and the sweet potatoes were so sweet, they were almost dessert themselves). I'm sure this review sounds too scripted to be true, but believe me, this place is incredible. Too bad I have to take a four-hour flight to eat here! I'll be back.
Pros: Atmosphere, Service, FOOD
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