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The Lounge Here, Dallas, TX

The Lounge Here

4.8
4.8
400 Reviews
$30 and under
American
In our modern day culture of immediacy and convenience where chain restaurants, fast food and instant gratification are the norm, we find ourselves craving the out of the ordinary, the unique, the thoughtful destination. We want to feel adventurous and be treated special. And at HERE we aim to do just that.

The lounge, owned by Julie Doyle and Tim DeLaughter — founders of musical groups Tripping Daisy, The Polyphonic Spree, and local fave store, Good Records (next door), promises to whisk guests away into another place and time.

The decor at HERE is inviting and chic: casual enough for your post work happy hour and yet dapper enough to channel your inner mad men cocktail party. The room features a large photo mural by Rainer Judd, daughter of artist Donald Judd, adding a touch of Marfa to the space which has been a long time inspiration and continued friendship.

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2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 27 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary Southern

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am

  • Phone number

    (214) 238-3374

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Neighborhood

    Lakewood / White Rock Lake

  • Cross street

    Garland Road/ Old Gate

  • Parking details

    Additional parking available across the street on Old Gate.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Trivia Tuesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Geeks Who Drink brings their Small Batch Trivia format of live quiz to Lounge Here starting on Tuesday, February 21. Join us for 6 rounds of audio, visual and live hosted trivia. Our weekly quiz is free to play and we’ll be giving away gift cards from Lounge Here, Good Records, & other East Dallas favorite spots for our top teams at the end of the night. Geeks Who Drink rules limit the total number of players on your team to 6, so gather your smartest friends and come down.

Popular dishes

What 400 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dallas

    American

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  1. Melody

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed our dinner. Lounge Here is consistently satisfying. The food is absolutely amazing and so are the cocktails. The Trivia Night a little odd to me based on my previous visits to Lounge Here, but it seemed to be enjoyed by several people and wasn't really disruptive to our dinner and conversation.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time here and it exceeded our expectations! Everything was perfect, the ambiance, the service and the food and cocktails were sensational! Will definitely be returning and will recommend to everyone!
  3. LizK

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second fabulous dinner at The Lounge Here” and it was even better than the first time. The drinks were delicious and the food was fabulous. Cool vibe and awesome staff. We will be back… our friends who we brought told us to tell no one about this place, let it be our secret.
  4. SarahM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lounge Here is one of my favorite local spots in East Dallas. I love the atmosphere, the service is above-and-beyond but very easygoing in a way that makes the entire experience feel so comfortable. Great food, great cocktails, and the lighting is unmatched. Go here when you want to feel like the coolest version of yourself over a lovely meal. I recommend the fried oyster mushrooms and the burger.
  5. Rosstry83

    San Antonio

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoy the ambiance, food, cocktails and service. Great for da tree night or group dinner. We have had Stephanie multiple times and she is always great and seems to be doing it all from hosting to supervising to taking tables. We had a great evening with friends.
  6. RodneyV

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    A good Sunday brunch. I prefer the dinner menu as there are so many excellent dishes, but brunch can be a nice outing - and it certainly was today. The Lounge Here is a favorite place for us. We do often recommend it to friends.
  7. TravisC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! Atmosphere, drinks, service all top notch
  8. TomM

    Dallas

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to dine, date night, or seeking a great meal. Service, food, staff all great.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience! The specialty rigatoni with shrimp & scallops in vodka sauce was to die for!
  10. BradH

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had not been here in a while...since before Covid. It was our 34th wedding anniversary and thought we would give it a shot. Boy, were we glad we did. Such a great spot. Everything was excellent! We will be back, and it won't be a two year wait next time!
  11. DalDiner

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The food menu hasn’t changed much over the years. Still some good offerings, but would be nice to see some seasonal offerings. I wouldn’t call this find dinning, more like elevated casual. Not a bad thing. Service has been mostly good. The noise levels can get pretty high in this place so just be prepared. Seating can be a bit uncomfortable depending on where you are seated. We were seated at the banquet across from the bar and I literally was sitting on a seem between two sections of the banquet. The server seemed annoyed that I brought it up and told I could just move over and have my wife sit on the curved end of the banquet. This was not a satisfying answer. The hostess saw what was happening and came over and apologized. She offered to move us, but at this point our guests had arrived and we didn’t want to make any more fuss about it. I would strongly suggest you avoid sitting in that section of the banquet.
  12. ClaudiaS

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eclectic menu with something for everyone. Pleasant and down to earth staff and calm atmosphere with low lighting. Chill place for adults to relax.
  13. diningwithfriends

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch spot in addition to being great for dinner or drinks.
  14. LQNDallas

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience4
    The food was not good this time. The chicken lollipops didn’t really have a flavor. The shrimp salad was ok. The shrimps tasted like chemical, just an odd taste.
  15. RBlumenstock

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been multiple times. This visit was outstanding as usual. Sage was our waitperson and she did such an amazing job. Couldn't have asked for better service. Julius was helping out bringing us our food and checking on us too. The cocktails are excellent and the vibe is comfortable and relaxing. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation. You won't be disappointed.
  16. EdgarC

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and services was great. Nice hole in the wall restaurant. My wife loved it!! Great job!
  17. JeremyA

    Dallas

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience1
    Noise was unbearable. It was trivia night there and the emcee's voice was booming from the loudspeaker. Maybe turning down the volume would help. Such a small space for that level of noise. Our server and overall service was fantastic! Unfortunately, I don't recall her name.
  18. BooBoo59

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    2 sweaters are too crammed in. Feel like you're joining the next table
  19. JamesM

    Dallas

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Our party of 5 enjoyed the recent Sunday brunch (Easter). Menu was creative and overall retro mid century vibe of the place was cool, You definitely should not judge a book by it's cover as the exterior and location in a non-descript strip center hides a hidden gem!
  20. MaggieR

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great waiter. Great food the feel is laid back but fun Love this place
  21. RahulC

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We have gotten the table right away. Food was good. The place was calm in the beginning. Then it became pretty noisy.
  22. JohnF

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant NEVER disappoints. The staff is AMAZING, especially Stephanie!!!
  23. Stacy

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The perfect date night spot! From the drinks, appetizers and entrees everything we had was awesome!
  24. Marie

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a nice time! The food was good and the service was awesome. I liked the ambiance !
  25. AshleyP

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience! Love to bring first-timers, they are always blown away!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food was as wonderful as always. Everything we had was delicious and the drinks were amazing.
  27. LaurenS

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love our time there. Best drinks, food and service every time.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fabulous! But a little loud for conversation.
  29. JackB

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Food quality was great but lacked flavor. Much of it seemed a bit bland. Waitstaff was perfect and very helpful!
  30. DawnS

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lounge Here is the perfect neighborhood bar/restaurant. The food is fantastic, they have a variety of unique drinks (my fav is the No 5), and the service is spot on. I love the mid-century modern decor, and the shrimp and arugula salad is one of my favorite salads in the city. I highly recommend this wonderful restaurant.
  31. NYer

    Dallas

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Food was good and service was great!
  32. KellyO

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    OUTSTANDING AS ALWAYS! We always request Stephanie as our server, so good! GO!!!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fav spot! Best east side secret
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Table seating process was fast and courteous. Everyone on the staff was friendly, cheerful, knowledgeable about the menu and very willing to help with suggestions. The Lounge Here remains a treasure.
  35. SteveB

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Too dark during a recent brunch, but the food was stellar as always and the service provided by the staff was outstanding. I really love this local gem
  36. dallasina

    Dallas

    122 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    122 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The ultimate in the neighborhood spot that everyone loves. Fun urban mid-mod vibe in a cozy space with pretty lively late bar activity but not a huge crush. Cocktails are the most fun, wine list is accessible and interesting. Food menu is great though I ask humbly if they could bring themselves to put a steak on the menu. Service is always efficient and just friendly enough.
  37. DougS

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arrived early at 5pm, so it was pretty quiet and our server took our order immediately. There were only really other people at the bar because it was Friday Happy Hour. The service was great, the food was exceptional and we really enjoyed it. By 6pm when we left, the restaurant was starting to get crowded so I would recommend going early. We love Lounge Here!
  38. HannahH

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a 10/10 at the Lounge! My favorite restaurant in Dallas for cool vibes, amazing service and great food!
  39. Susie

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    2 servers in the entire restaurant is not a good thing. It took 2 hours for dinner. Server was rude at first but then realized it. Would go again for the food and ambience only
  40. SteveK

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This was our first time at Here, beautiful venue, reminds me a cool Palm Springs bars. Service was excellent, cocktails were great. The food was good but could have been hotter with more flavor. I ordered the fish which could have been cooked a bit better and the sauce was just room temperature. We will definitely go back and give it another chance. A great neighborhood find.

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
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Lounge Here offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (214) 238-3374.

The Lounge Here is rated 4.8 stars by 400 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 27 times today
Google Map for The Lounge Here

9028 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Garland Road/ Old Gate

  • Neighborhood

    Lakewood / White Rock Lake

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary Southern

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Additional parking available across the street on Old Gate.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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