Description: What can I say about Chef Chris Ward that many of the nation's critics haven't said already? Ward's creative cuisine has been tickling Dallas taste buds for awhile, and everyone else is catching on. Chris Ward is a hot property in Dallas cuisine, but he still starts every day at this, his first restaurant.
It's easy to miss The Mercury Grill, sitting there in its nondescript strip mall in northern Dallas, wedged between a Starbucks and a Tuesday Morning discount store. But don’t be fooled by its austere location – this is a five-star dining experience. It opened to insanely good reviews about 7 years ago – it was named Restaurant of the Year in 1998 – but, luckily, the quality has not suffered as the spotlight has waned.
Ward’s cooking is New American and informed through his childhood in the American South, particularly some of his mom’s recipes – be sure to try "My Mother's Wedge of Romaine." For appetizers, the crisped fois gras is one of Ward’s specialties. You won’t go wrong with any of his entrées, but I would recommend the pork tenderloin with mushroom ragout (if it’s currently on the menu; he rotates often) or the pepper-crusted tuna mignon.
I’ve always been impressed by the level of service at this restaurant. Somehow, the waiters have a sixth sense about them – they know just when to come by and check on you and just when to leave you alone to enjoy your meal and company.
I can’t say enough about The Mercury Grill – hands down, it’s one of the best places to enjoy a meal that I’ve ever experienced.
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