Teatro Bistro & Cocktail Lounge

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   Brock

   Dallas

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely wonderful! The setting in Old Town Grapevine is cozy and intimate. The service is exceptional and attentive. The wine list is impressive and the fare savory. Their gelato is perfection.
   

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   Orlinda

   Dallas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 7 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   As a first timer I know I will return. Carolyn and Maddie were great and made our experience personal and exceptional. The food was amazing and plated beautifully. The food was hot (temperature) and that is one of the things I appreciate when I eat out. Cocktails were made with love. It’s a hidden gem and I would recommend trying it if and when you’re in Grapevine.
   

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   Julie

   VIP

   Dallas

   10 reviews

   2.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 2 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Unfortunately, 3rd visit to Teatro was NOT the charm! We tried to order FIVE different bottles of wine and they were out of all five. The owner came and explained that they were unable to order until the first of the month?? We have never had this experience at a restaurant and it certainly impacted our entire evening. They were even out of an after dinner Port wine. Three of our four entrees (tortellini and halibut) were very good, but the steak was thin and gristly - totally different than our first visit in December. Hope they can get a better handle on their alcohol inventory as dry January is over!
   

   Teatro Bistro & Cocktail LoungeResponded on 5 February 2025

   Hello Julie, I remember your party, you came in at the last day of the month and it is usual in the restaurant industry to hold liquor purchases to the beginning of the following month, and that why I took the time to come to your table to explain it to you then offered a complementary bottle of a great Italian red blend to your table as an apologetic gesture and choice of remaining despite the short wine inventory, or leaving to comeback another time of the month, I was honest before your dining experience exactly to avoid your public venting; but I guess you accepted my wine, had your dinner and still found the time to seat down and talk bad about a common usage in the restaurant industry. Very smart, kudos to you. I am sure we have better venues in the area to accommodate your views.
   

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   Lorena

   Dallas

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 26 January 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was ok. Good service. Good location with plenty of parking nearby
   

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   Kent

   Dallas

   32 reviews

   2.0

   32 reviews

   Dined on 26 January 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   First time going and will likely be our last. Really nothing was very good except the zucchini appetizer. Lamb chops were meh, pasta was meh. Food came out lukewarm. Mashed potatoes were a bit runny. Maybe we caught a bad night but nothing really stood out. It gets really noisy as well. Also seemed like some of the smoke from the adjacent cigar place made its way into the restaurant. Clothes smelled a bit like smoke when we got home.
   

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   Paige

   Vancouver

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 25 January 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Was expecting an intimate dining experience since it labels itself as a “retro brasserie in a cozy place.” It was far from this. First, is the immediate stench of cigarettes and cigars when you walk in. (my guess is this used to be the cigar shop??) My husband turned to ask me “do you smell cigarette smoke? This is very surprising and disappointing.” We were sat against the wall and had a chance to look out into the restaurant. It was not cozy. Food was mediocre. Worst part was us having to shout over the overbearing guitarist/vocalist the entire meal. (Musical talent was great, but completely not right for our cozy brasserie experience. Music was overpowering. Had to ask waitress to have him tone it down. As we left dinner at 9:30 pm, the place became a full-fledged “Collective Soul” concert. (Artist was great but again we were not meaning to go to a concert. I was expecting an upscale brasserie with delicious food. Didn’t get any of that. Best bargain was the tasting meal. The sirloin steak needed Pomme Frites. Very disappointed as I looked forward to a new mom & pop place.
   

   Teatro Bistro & Cocktail LoungeResponded on 5 February 2025

   Hello Paige, I am sorry you didn't enjoy our weekend's live music or food. I hope you give us a second chance to make it up to you. PS: We only have live music on Fridays and Saturdays, perhaps come on a week day and I will try to meet your palate amusement Thank you for taking the time to express your concerns
   

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   Debbie

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   52 reviews

   5.0

   52 reviews

   Dined on 25 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Teatra’s has wonderful food and ambience! They also have a fabulous bartender who makes “perfect” drinks!
   

   Teatro Bistro & Cocktail LoungeResponded on 5 February 2025

   Hello Debbie, Thank you so much for visiting and for taking the time to review us; we appreciate your business and patronage. I hope to see you back soon!
   

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   Lee

   Dallas

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 22 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was gourmet elegant. Outstanding!!! Service was excellent. The only issue was the very smelly cigar store located next door. We could smell cigar odors throughout our meal. If the food had not been so wonderful we most likely would have left.
   

   Teatro Bistro & Cocktail LoungeResponded on 5 February 2025

   Hello Lee, Thank you so much for visiting us, we appreciate you!
   

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   Lindsay

   Dallas

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 19 January 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The filet was very disappointing and much smaller than advertised. Service could have been better but the atmosphere was nice.
   

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    Donna

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I’ve eaten at this cozy, intimate restaurant twice now. It’s a gem on Main St in Grapevine. The food is excellent with a well-known Chef. I definitely recommend for a date night
    

    Teatro Bistro & Cocktail LoungeResponded on 5 February 2025

    Thank you so much for coming by and for taking the time to review us! We appreciate your patronage and hope to see you back soon!
    

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