Montlake Cut

Name: Montlake Cut
Address: 8220 Westchester Dr, Dallas, TX, United States, 75225
Telephone: (214) 739-8220
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1295 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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Nick Badovinus's love letter to his home town of Seattle. A definitive saltwater focus with a healthy dose of the Pacific Northwest influence!

For bar reservations, please call the restaurant.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(214) 739-8220

Delivery

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Northwest
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(214) 739-8220
Website
http://www.mlcdallas.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Nick Badovinus

Location
8220 Westchester Dr Dallas, TX 75225
Neighborhood
Park Cities
Cross street
Luther Lane
Parking details
Parking garage and street parking available.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

The Best Seafood Restaurants in Dallas

Popular dishes

Cold Smoked Salmon$14.00
herb creme fraiche / pea tendril crusty bread
Boiled & Peeled Gulf Shrimp$15.00
cocktail & remoulade
S.F.F. Steak Tartare in the New Style*$16.00
gochujang mayonnaise / crusty bread
Spicy Ahi Tartare*$17.00
harissa / sesame oil / seaweed salad togarashi potato chips
Seared Yakutat Salmon Belly*$17.00
blond miso / togarashi / cress
Sliced Yellow Tail*$18.00
charred scallion / cress trout roe
Big Eye Crudo*$19.00
sweet soy sesame / whipped avocado wasabi sprouts

Salads

Wedge$12.00
iceberg / tomato / red onion / bacon / 1000 island or buttermilk herb or PtR bleu cheese
Chopped$14.00
romaine / arugula / tomato / candied walnuts parm / Mt. Townsend Campfire Jack / orange serrano ham / sherry vinaigrette
- W/ Shrimp$23.00
- AK King Crab$25.00

Small Preps

N.W. Clam Chowder$11.00
bacon / russet potato / half-n-half
Shaved Serrano Ham$16.00
toasted honey mustard / pea tendril / apple crusty bread
Crispy Gulf Shrimp$16.00
cocktail & tartar sauce
Baked Crab & Parm Dip$17.00
smoked paprika / tortilla chips
AK King Crab Fried Rice$21.00
egg / sesame soy glaze

Meat Preps

Tillamook Cheddar Burger*$17.00
Southeast Family Farms dry-aged chuck L-T-O / 1000 Island / dressed greens or russet frites
Long-Bone Pork Chop*$31.00
Southeast Family Farms apple cider maple glaze / mashed or frites
Dry-Aged N.Y. Strip*$39.00
Southeast Family Farms garlic-herb butter / mashed or frites

Simple Fish Preps

WA Ling Cod & Chips$22.00
beer batter / sweet tartar sauce
Mex White Sea Bass Tacos$23.00
cabbage slaw / pico / avocado / crema corn tortillas
Wild Argentine Red Shrimp Cioppino$25.00
harissa aioli / crusty bread
Petrale Sole Milanese$26.00
lemon caper beurre blanc
Virginia Striped Bass$27.00
remoulade
Texas Red Snapper$28.00
original voodoo
Nova Scotian Halibut$33.00
gribiche
Chilean Sea Bass$35.00
white cocktail sauce

Sides

Russet Frites$6.00
Crispy Beef Taco$6.00
Buttermilk Mashed$7.00
Glazed Carrots$8.00
A/Q Steamed Veg
Roasted Asparagus$8.00
olive oil / lemon gremolata
Brussels Sprouts$9.00
guanciale / capers
Shells & Cheese$11.00
Mt. Townsend Creamery Campfire Jack

Sodas, Etc.

cool & refreshing beverages

OG Dr Pepper$4.00
7 Up (mex)$4.00
Coca Cola (mex)$5.00
Squirt (mex)$5.00
Iced Black Tea$3.00
Cock'n Bull Ginger Beer$5.00
Cucumber Lemonade$5.00
Blood Orange Soda$5.00

Coffee & H2O

Caffe Vita Coffee Roasters - Seattle, WA

Cup$3.00
Espresso$4.00
Americano$4.00
Acqua Panna$6.00
Cortado$6.00
Cappuccino$6.00
Latte$7.00
Topo Chico$6.00

Wine Program

Sparkling/Champagne

Le Mesnil Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, FRA$99.00
Sotor Brut Rose '10 Willamette Valley, OR$110.00
Billecart Nicolas Francois Brut '99 Champagne, FRA$185.00
Krug Grand Cuvee Brut, Champagne, FRA$285.00

Whites

Chateau de la Ragotiere '13 Muscadet Sevre et Maine, FRA$32.00
Pedernales Viognier '14 Stonewall, TX$35.00
Trimbach Pinot Blanc '13 Alsace, FRA$35.00
King Estate Pinot Gris '14 OR$40.00
Brett Brothers Terriors du Mâconnais '12 FRA$60.00
Jean Louis Chave Celeste '12 St. Joseph, FRA$70.00
De Morganzon Reserve Chenin Blanc '14 Stellenbosch, ZAF$73.00
Louis Michel & Fils 1 er Cru Butteaux '13 Chablis, FRA$75.00
Joseph Drouhin "Arthur" Chardonnay '13 Willamette Valley, OR$78.00
Rombauer Chardonnay '13 Carneros, CA$80.00
Delille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc '13 Columbia Valley, WA$82.00
Patz & Hall Chardonnay '14 Sonoma Coast, CA$85.00
Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc '14 Napa Valley, CA$84.00
Simon Bize '11 Savigny-les-Beaune, FRA$90.00
Lewis Chardonnay '13 Napa Valley, CA$99.00
Vincent Girardin '13 Chassagne-Montrachet, FRA$115.00
Dumol Chardonnay '13 Russian River Valley, CA$120.00
Etienne Sauzet '13 Puligny Montrachet, FRA$135.00

Rose

Delaporte Rose '14 Sancerre, FRA$50.00
Domaine Serene Rose MV, OR$60.00

Reds

Castello Sonnino Chianti '11 Montespertoli, ITA$40.00
Muga Reserva '11 Rioja, ESP$55.00
Domaine Bertagna '13 Hautes-ates de Nuits, FRA$60.00
Dunham, Trutina '12 Columbia Valley, WA$65.00
Ridge Zinfandel Ponzo Vineyard '13 Russian River Valley, CA$66.00
Beaux Freres Les Cousins Pinot Noir '18 Willamette Valley, OR$68.00
Tablas Creek Mourvedre '12 Paso Robles, CA$72.00
Dusted Valley Stone Tree Vineyard Petite Sirah '12 Walla Walla, WA$78.00
Girard Artistry '12 Napa Valley, CA$80.00
Nickel & Nickel Suscol Ranch Merlot '18 Napa Valley, CA$80.00
Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino '10 Toscana, ITA$85.00
Maranet Pinot Noir '12 Russian River Valley, CA$90.00
Chateau de Marsannay Pinot Noir '18 Marsannay, FRA$95.00
Vineyard 29 Cru Cabernet '12 St. Helena, Napa Valley, CA$100.00
Groth Cabernet '12 Oakville, Napa Valley, CA$110.00
Henri Darnat '13 Pommard, FRA$115.00
Kistler Vineyards Pinot Noir '13 Sonoma Coast, CA$125.00
Chapter 24 Fire & Flood Pinot Noir '12 Willamette Valley, OR$130.00
Leonetti Cellar Merlot '13 Walla Walla, WA$155.00
Chateau Beaucastel '12 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, FRA$160.00
Figgins Family Estate Red Wine '12 Walla Walla Valley, WA$175.00
Chappallet P.H.E.V. Cabernet '12 Napa Valley, CA$375.00

MLC Merch

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Enameled Coffee Cup$15.00
Set of 12 placemats$5.00
Key Float$3.00

What 1,295 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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johnc
Dallas
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
We were there before the crowds for dinner,so it was quiet…our meals were served quickly,tasted great,looked great…and the bill presented promptly…
GT
GregT
Dallas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time here; after the first visit, I couldn't wait to return. Be warned that this place is tiny, so get a reservation way in advance, it can fill up at a moment's notice. This time there were three of us, and we sat at the Chef's counter in the rear of the restaurant, where you can see the kitchen. But, only if you stand up! In any event, the service was perfect, the food was perfect, it's a great, noisy, neighborhood place that's just great. Not cheap, but great. Eat here once and you'll become a regular. It's really that good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was amazing! Cannot remember his name but he was bald and has been there for a year!! Mussels out of this world! Soft shell crab specials amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waited on by Debbie & Wendy who provided us with excellent service. Husband & I shared
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal as always! Fantastic service as always! Please bring back the scallops and branzino!
s
sbgal
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mothers Day dinner
J
Jetz
Dallas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here. Was a beautiful little restaurant, and our food was wonderful!! Definitely would go back
N
Nolasaint
Dallas
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took wife for birthday dinner. First time there but saw great reviews on open table and yelp. Had to try it. The fish options and oysters were simply fantastic. Really enjoyed our meal. Everyone tried different fish and we got the bakers dozen oysters which were excellent. Highly recommended.
C
Casper
Dallas
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amanda was a great server helping with suggestions on food pairings and wine selection. The food is impeccable in proportion, freshness and flavor. You can’t go wrong with dining here, there’s always a crowd and the reason is because the food is just that good.
K
Kkelley
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
The food wasn’t bad, but it also wasn’t exceptional. It wasn’t a memorable experience.
LC
LauraC
Dallas
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and fantastic service as always! Favorite restaurant!
FA
Food4All
Dallas
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great atmosphere and delicious dinner. On the pricey side.
SR
SallyR
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, excellent FRESH well-prepared seafood.
SS
SallyS
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was great, food was amazing, restaurant is intimate and lovely but not formal.
PR
ParkerR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The seafood was excellent. The service matched the food.
S
Smit
Dallas
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Food is good. The goldfish crackers are not a good way to kick off a meal at this price point. Cute, but not appropriate. They need to re-think that.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love their food!
J
Juliec
Atlanta
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate at the bar. The bartender was awesome! The food is consistory great.
EC
EvaC
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best fresh seafood .. delicious!! made it to the top of my list … on favorite places .. dessert we ordered all three .. back very soon !!
AH
AthenaH
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Montlake Cut and are regulars. We love the fresh fish and we thrilled they had calamari as a special appetizer. I had orange roughy and my husband has salmon. Our 10 year old had the fish and chips. It was all outstanding!
N
Nyclover
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top quality seafood, great wine and the side dishes were fresh and delicious. SErvice was top notch too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fantastic - love the specials and the flavors !
DS
DianeS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fresh and delicious! You must try this restaurant,you won’t be disappointed.
RS
RonS
Dallas
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall1food3service2ambience4
Have been to Montlake many times with work colleagues and decided to bring family to celebrate daughter admission to college of her choice. Oysters and clams were spectacular as usual but my fish portion was minuscule for price paid and my daughter steak had no taste and was cold. Service was not very good at all. They misunderstood our order and what really made the dining experience unpleasant was that bill was brought to table without having asked us if we would like some desert!!! Unbelievable!! Definitely not what I was expecting. Being rushed to leave….not good!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, drinks, and service!
LB
LisaB
Dallas
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Overall, this was a wonderful dining experience. The only thing that dampened it was that they did not have in stock nearly half the items on their menu. We went on a Sunday evening, and they had no oysters, mussels, or crab, which eliminate most of their small plates menu and half of their appetizers. This was very disappointing, but it is the risk you run when you go to a place that prides itself on fresh catch. They do not have freezers, so once they are out, that is it. Know this before you make your reservation. The food we did have was wonderful, and we will definitely try this place again on a Friday or Saturday evening instead.
LC
LauraC
Dallas
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite restaurant in Dallas with the best service!
SS
SceneSiren
Denver
60 reviews
vip
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We had a delicious meal of the fish and chips and the simple set with grilled halibut and a side of the asparagus which was exceptional. The service was friendly but a bit overwhelmed, but the meal was surprisingly pricey. We will return again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
108 reviews
vip
5.0
108 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food - the seafood was so fresh and expertly prepared - the only downside is that it is very loud
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience3
$250 for: 2 cocktails Two glasses of wine One appetizer Two entrees - comes with Fish only no sides One side That’s insane
KS
KentS
Jackson Hole
104 reviews
vip
5.0
104 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Montlake Cut is one of Dallas' best choices for a wonderful dining experience in all regards. And, Andrew Rules!!
AR
AshleighR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious as always, service was wonderful and ambiance was relaxing!
LV
LawrenceV
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great evening for my Fathers 80th. Service was above and beyond, and I can be picky. Thanks to Debbie (I think that was her name- Sorry)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Particularly good service and food was over 5 stars
DL
DanaL
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
we had a wonderful meal that was enhanced by great service and superb cooking. Would recommend highly!
J
Janice
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is the perfect date night spot! The food is great and the staff is so kind.
M
Melli
Dallas
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the place
CU
CUISINELOVER
Dallas
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
First time there. It's small and quaint, and off the beaten path. We actually drove past it a couple of times before we found it. We loved the ambience. Food was delicious. Portion size was good. Order got a little confused with what was verbally stated versus what was delivered, but that oftentimes happens. It was corrected and all was well. Wait staff was awesome and personable. Overall, we enjoyed our time there and will definitely return.
GM
GeorgeM
Dallas
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Continues to be a fantastic place for dinner

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Montlake Cut does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Montlake Cut also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (214) 739-8220.

Montlake Cut is rated 4.8 stars by 1295 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(214) 739-8220

Delivery

8220 Westchester Dr Dallas, TX 75225

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Luther Lane
Neighborhood
Park Cities
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Northwest
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking garage and street parking available.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Nick Badovinus
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mlcdallas.com/
Phone number
(214) 739-8220

Featured in

The Best Seafood Restaurants in Dallas

Montlake Cut

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Dining areas

Additional information

The Best Seafood Restaurants in Dallas

AK King Crab Fried Rice

Wedge

NW Clam Chowder

Oysters*

Right Coast

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Rappahannock, Chesapeake Bay VA

Fishers Island, Long Island Sound NY

Left Coast

Hoods, Hood Canal WA

Gigamoto, Baynes Sound BC

Reach Island, Reach Island WA

Kumamoto, Humboldt Bay CA

Wildcat Cove, Totten Inlet WA

Raw Bar Preps

Cold Smoked Salmon$14.00

Boiled & Peeled Gulf Shrimp$15.00

S.F.F. Steak Tartare in the New Style*$16.00

Spicy Ahi Tartare*$17.00

Seared Yakutat Salmon Belly*$17.00

Sliced Yellow Tail*$18.00

Big Eye Crudo*$19.00

Salads

Wedge$12.00

Chopped$14.00

Small Preps

N.W. Clam Chowder$11.00

Shaved Serrano Ham$16.00

Crispy Gulf Shrimp$16.00

Baked Crab & Parm Dip$17.00

AK King Crab Fried Rice$21.00

Meat Preps

Tillamook Cheddar Burger*$17.00

Long-Bone Pork Chop*$31.00

Dry-Aged N.Y. Strip*$39.00

Simple Fish Preps

WA Ling Cod & Chips$22.00

Mex White Sea Bass Tacos$23.00

Wild Argentine Red Shrimp Cioppino$25.00

Petrale Sole Milanese$26.00

Virginia Striped Bass$27.00

Texas Red Snapper$28.00

Nova Scotian Halibut$33.00

Chilean Sea Bass$35.00

Sides

Russet Frites$6.00

Crispy Beef Taco$6.00

Buttermilk Mashed$7.00

Glazed Carrots$8.00

A/Q Steamed Veg

Roasted Asparagus$8.00

Brussels Sprouts$9.00

Shells & Cheese$11.00

Sodas, Etc.

OG Dr Pepper$4.00

7 Up (mex)$4.00

Coca Cola (mex)$5.00

Squirt (mex)$5.00

Iced Black Tea$3.00

Cock'n Bull Ginger Beer$5.00

Cucumber Lemonade$5.00

Blood Orange Soda$5.00

Coffee & H2O

Cup$3.00

Espresso$4.00

Americano$4.00

Acqua Panna$6.00

Cortado$6.00

Cappuccino$6.00

Latte$7.00

Topo Chico$6.00

Wine Program