Fearing's

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Address:
The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
2121 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, TX 75201

Neighborhood:
Uptown

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $50 and over

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Fearing's Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.fearingsrestaurant.com
Email: info@fearingsrestaurant.com
Phone: (214) 922-4848
Hours of Operation: Breakfast: Daily: 6:30am - 11:00am; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm, Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 6:00pm - 10:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 6:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday Brunch: 11:00am - 3:00pm Sunday Supper: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Continental
Executive Chef: Dean Fearing
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch

Getting there

Cross Street: Pearl and McKinney
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Valet parking is complimentary.

A word from Fearing's

Fearing’s Restaurant is located within The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas in the vibrant Uptown neighborhood. The restaurant has received countless accolades since opening, including being recognized as No. 1 in Hotel Dining by the Zagat U.S. Hotels, Resorts, and Spas Survey. Its continued recognition can… largely be attributed to the lively personality and flavorful menus of its creator - Chef Dean Fearing. With his “Elevated American Cuisine – Bold Flavors, No Borders” and Texas’ fresh farm-to-table ingredients, Fearing has created an indoor/outdoor culinary experience that is like no other in Dallas. The bold flavors of Fearing’s can be savored in specialties such as the Tortilla Soup, Barbecued Shrimp Taco and Maple-Black Peppercorn Soaked Buffalo Tenderloin. An array of rare premium tequilas, Dean’s Margaritas, and nearly 6,000 bottles of boutique and rare-vintage wines can be enjoyed within the restaurant and it's lively Rattlesnake Bar. Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican

Diner Reviews

"What a great night - antelope for the Misses and codfish for me. Outstanding short menu where everything is a winner."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"exellent food with many unusual combinations-very good and highly spiced"
Dined on 3/6/2014
"Our group of nine sat at the Chef's Table to celebrate a special occassion. We thoroughly enjoyed the "chef's tasting" which was a sampling fo the menu. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive. The attmosphe was nice and comfortable and the food was fantastic."
Dined on 3/4/2014
"Simply the best. From the tender, tasty Mopped Ribeye to the awesome fresh Cod you just can't go wrong at Fearing's. Add an award winning wine list and wonderful pastry chef, not to mention some of the best service in the world, and you have the makings of a perfect evening. Stop by the Rattlesnake Bar for an after dinner cocktail and your night is complete!! Cheers!!"
Dined on 2/27/2014
"I've never had such great service. They went above and beyond catering to everything we need. They even made a custom dish for our infant. Definitely will be coming back!"
Dined on 3/4/2014
"Absolutely AMAZING food. Had the Buffalo Filet and it was like butter!!! Tender and delicious. The oyster appetizer was over the top!! If you're a foodie, its a must go place."
Dined on 3/3/2014
"I've waited twenty five years to eat at Dean Fearings restaurant. I've always heard great things and so for my 50th birthday my wife surprised me and took me to Fearings for my special dinner. We flew in from Atlanta just to have dinner there. The menu was creative and had a variety of choices to choose from. After ordering I was surprised with a visit from the famous chef and he couldn't of been nicer and went out of his way to welcome every table to his restaurant. Our food was over the top. The plates were beautiful and the food was all prepared perfect. From the scallops, to my filet everything was a flavor explosion in my mouth. Service was right on and very friendly. Very unforgettable night!"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"I proposed to my girlfriend at the Ritz Carlton on Saturday night and we had dinner here afterwards. It was a great way to celebrate our first dinner as a newly engaged couple! Great food, great atmosphere and of course great company."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"We've celebrated our anniversary at Fearing's for the last seven years. The food is always outstanding as is the service. We prefer to sit in the kitchen area vs. the more formal dining room. Lots of action and energy, but the noise level is such that you can still converse comfortably. Still one of my Dallas favorites."
Dined on 9/28/2013
"Being one of THE most expensive restaurants in town, it is a reasonable expectation that the dining experience be top notch--which it was not. Did not like being seated across from the wait station where they pick up their food from the line chef. The food was pretty spicey...menu did not indicate that in the descriptions. Been to less expensive restaurants where the waitstaff was much more attentive and "polished". Waiter claimed the "house" wine they were pouring by the glass was the same as the one that was poured in the lounge--which was not and he explained "oh, they were supposed to get rid of that." Really? Get "rid of that?" What is billed as a fine dining establishment in a Ritz Carlton Hotel, it is not. Go to the Rosewood instead!"
Dined on 2/24/2014
"Took my wife here on short notice for her birthday dinner. Wow! Have been before but this time was special enough to review. Great service, as always. The buffalo filet was perfect with the jalapeno grits. Perfect by itself for that matter... My wife loved the filet and fried lobster. Tortilla soup and app sampler were also spot on. They even did a little something special at the beginning and end of the meal for her. No complaints at all. We fine dine frequently and I would consistently rate Fearing's in the top 3 of what Dallas has to offer."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"Food was boring and not very good, and prices are high. Service is pretty good. Atmosphere is okay. It's like it doesn't know what to make of itself. My full review is on Yelp, no word limit there."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"We always enjoy Fearings. This time we sat in a more formal room which we did not like as much as the open area. Dean usual walks around which always makes it fun but he was not there on that night. The bar was busy as usual but when we first arrived at 8 pm it was a bit quiet. Quiet in the restaurant world is not a good thing. We still had a great time with our friends."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"What a great restaurant. We were met at our table by Dean himself. Food, wine, fun all right at Fearing's. These lamb chops were perfect. Not one disappointment on the menu for a table of four. We ordered almost everything. We can't wait to return. Thank you for a perfect night!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We celebrated Valentines Day and our engagement here. The food was amazing and Dean Fearing stopped by to check on us during out meal. Amber worked with me in the weeks prior to arrange a surprise dessert served with "Will you marry me?" written in chocolate for the proposal. Our server Caesar provided outstanding service and made the evening memorable. Thank you Fearings for a fantastic dining experience!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Went the day after valentines day they still offered special menu. Chef Fearing was a very nice touch that made us feel appreciated. I had the antelope which was out standing. Will visit again and can highly recommend."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Went here post-Valentine's on 2/16. The service was excellent. The waiters all helped each other in serving us yet we did not feel intruded by the wait staff. They were also knowledgeable about the menu. When they didn't know the answer to a question, they admitted to it and found out the answer for us. Everyone was friendly. The food was all good and well- presented. We especially enjoyed the banana pudding/beignet dessert."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"Great experience on fine dinning the chicken frief Lobster and buffalo tenderloin was world class. The atmosphere was fantastic and service was first class"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We came for an early overnight valentines surprise at The Ritz. Made my dinner reservation with Open Table, it was faster and easier. Loved the valentines special menu and desert was spectacular. Fun romantic and delicious we wanted to try everything. Unique to this visit was the avacado gazpacho, wow surprisingly delicious. Looking forward to another hot date with my wife of 18 years with our the kids next year!"
Dined on 2/13/2014
"The sampler appetzer was outstanding along with the fried lobster. I had to track the waiter down if I needed something and the take home box was missing the left over antelope. Guess it ran away. Great meeting Mr Fearing and Jill. Food Outstanding...Service Fair at best."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"We went for an early Valentine dinner on the 13th at 6:30. Food was excellent, but we were sat next to a partition with extremely loud music on one side and a large business group of 12 on the other. We could not hear each other and I could not even get up to go to the ladies room as I was blocked in. Service was lacking and they were not that busy. We had empty water glasses and the staff seemed disinterested. The food was perfect, nothing negative to say. We went the day before the holiday to avoid these issues, but because food was so good, will go again on a quieter evening."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"had the tacos, very fresh / quality ingredients desert and french press coffee were incredible"
Dined on 2/11/2014
"The ambiance, the food, the service are all perfect. This restaurant never disappoints. It is good on any night of the week, and I recommend to everyone."
Dined on 2/10/2014
"Everything was lovely until they brought the steak. At $54, I expect a medium rare steak to be easy to cut and chew. Neither was the case. I did not send it back because we had some time limits. We paid the bill and I promised my self that the next time I want a steak it will be Three Forks."
Dined on 2/9/2014
"My friend and I were visiting friends at the Ritz Carlton residences and came down to have dinner and to celebrate my friend's birthday I had made a reservation. Dinner was a wonderful experience until a manager came to our table as we were finishing our after dinner drink and dessert and ask if we would move to a table in the bar so he could have our table .I have never had that happen in my entire life and felt it was very rude and lacking in southern hospitality. I have trouble believing that Dean Fearing would have approved"
Dined on 2/7/2014
"We made a reservation to sit at a specific table that was completely disregarded & left us waiting for 40 mins. We booked this reservation (2/7) a week prior to actual Valentines day so that we would not have to deal with crowds this year. 2010 & 2011 were both enjoyable experiences. However, 2012 we were left waiting 1 hr past our reservation plus we were sat in the "patio" area with folding chairs & pop-up table. It was loud, cold, & noisy. We were about to leave but Dean Fearing came to our table & corrected the situation quickly. We were pleased and the food was great as usual. 2013 we were left waiting over an hour, forced to wait in the super crowded bar which is not our favorite company. We will not make a reservation next year."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"Our first time at dinner with Mr. Fearing since the Mansion days--been there for lunch. All was outstanding, especially the service which was incredibly good. Had two appetizers and two starters, the sampler, very good, plenty of food, plus desert. Tortilla soup the best, as before. Caesar salad interesting with a southwestern touch and had a dressing unlike a regular caesar and with a touch of smoke in it; this touch might not appeal to everyone. Had the banana pudding for desert, interesting accompaniments (beignets and bananas foster) with it that were excellent, the banana pudding itself was a little less of a comfort food than we would have preferred, maybe a little rich. We will definitely be back."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"I selected Fearing's from Andrew Harpers List of Top Restaurants in Dallas. My expectations were high and I am pleased to say that they were exceeded. The food quality, presentation, portion size and overall service were excellent. I was especially pleased that the restaurant confirmed my reservation and subsequently reconfirmed the reservation electronically."
Dined on 1/10/2014
"The portion sizes are on the smaller side for how much I paid, but the food was great! Wonderful service."
Dined on 2/4/2014
"As always, Fearing's has perfect service and wonderful food. Lunch is not crowded and it's a great place to have a leisurely business lunch."
Dined on 2/4/2014
"Food was good. The music playing in the restaurant was awful!!! It was a pretty room but they played old hard rock music. It ruined my night."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"I was out on a birthday celebration with my husband. Fearings is beautifully decorated, the service was perfect, and the food good. However, I was not prepared for the type of nightlife that is attracted to this restaurant and hotel. At the table right next to us, ten wealthy young men were sat and in walks their "escort" for the night. We were so close to their drunken table that we could not help overhear all the conversation centering on prices, previous nights out, and plans for nakedness. So if you are into the night scene, you will love fearings. But if you just want a sophisticated night out, I would suggest finding a different place to spend your time."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"Top restaurant in town in my opinion, which is saying something in Dallas. Consistently excellent. We had a very special event for ten and it was flawless. Just as great for date night or a night out with friends."
Dined on 1/23/2014
"Fearings definitely lived up to the expectations we had after hearing about it. Lovely evening! Perfect for business group."
Dined on 1/28/2014
"Had reservations and they seated us right away even though we were early. The food was outstanding, but particularly delicious was the starter...three different items...easily split for two. Our server was quite pleasant and made us feel at home. The buffalo tenderloin was just right and oh so tender. The most difficult task...choosing from the incredibly appealing desserts! What a grand anniversary celebration."
Dined on 1/22/2014
"Having dined at Fearing's for dinner in the past, I knew we were in for a good lunch. I was not disappointed. While the food and the Ritz Carlton location are both strong points for the restaurant, it is the impeccable service that sets the restaurant apart from its competitors. Our waiter was perfect; not too much, not too little, but simply perfect. The food was delicious and I would especially recommend the "banana pudding" twist they offer for dessert."
Dined on 1/27/2014
"Great cuisine and Dean Fearing, who spends a lot of time in the dining room with his guests, is always a charming host."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Cuisine was outstanding as was the service (all expected from previous visits)."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"We had a family celebration dinner there with nine people. Service was impeccable a d the menu had something for everyone. Food was wonderful. We loved everything about it."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Everything was fantastic. I ate the buffalo and it was absolutely incredible!"
Dined on 1/25/2014

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