Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

I very much enjoyed this place for dinner.
Ambiance and living room look with the pillows and sofa-​like seating was nice.
Though we had a late dinner and the tasting menu was no longer available, we did apps, entrees, and dessert. While everything was spectacular, a few things to call out.
Carrot risotto was my favorite. Atop the risotto was puffed rice that seemed to have been roasted and thus a little charred. What a clever way to utilize rice in a different way to add some crisp to the risotto. I also loved the baby carrots as garnish; absolutely adorable and served a purpose as well.
Dessert was amazing as well. Got the chestnut and apple and rice crème brûlée. The latter took the cake for me. The guave gelee and sorbet was a perfect tartness for the rich crème brûlée. Not to mention, guave is my favorite fruit. And the rice in the cream was so different and perfect.
While very pricey (get charged for sparkling water as well as regular water), it was worth it.
Service was fantastic, food was delightful, and the décor was pleasant. This was a winner for sure!

I was slightly disappointed… Maybe my expectations were too high. The service we received was incredible. We decided to do the tasting menu. A few of the dishes I enjoyed but didn’t seem to be anything exemplary. Also, I felt the wine pairings were just a little «off». I will go again if invited but don’t think I will toss out the idea for a recommendation…
Note: The bar was fantastic. Had a scotch before our party arrived and the bartender was very knowledgeable. Very Very pleasant experience.

Okay, I’m going to go against the grain a bit and just rate the Mansion as OK.
Over my lifespan, I’ve come to the mansion multiple times for various events. You probably won’t recognize me because I don’t play the thousandaire game nor am I old nor new money. I’m usually at events because I’m a front line worker or I’m there connected with something my family is doing. I will straight up say that I doubt that I am their core demographic. Even with that said, I must say that I just expect more. For a luxury hotel, I feel that it is falling horribly behind times and needs to come with it in order to keep up with the sheer amount of 5 star locations in the metroplex. Dallas is definitely not short on anything when it comes to luxury. We are a city full of people who likes to be pampered. From the food to the rooms, my biggest response has been just a shrug. It’s nice, but that is just about it and I’ll say that the snooty attitude some of the workers have is rather off-​putting. Again, I know that I may not look like your core demographic and I do not even try to play the game of looking that way, but it is not wise to judge a book by its cover. No one was outright rude, but the side-​eyes were enough for me to continue to encourage friends who fly in to stay at the Ritz, Zaza or other boutique hotels. Surprisingly enough, there is something that I like about this hotel and I hope they up the ante so they won’t be left in the dust. They are a Dallas staple and I would like to see them stay around for a long time.

Came here for a special night with my wife. We decided to arrive early to sit at the bar and get some drinks. It was a good idea since we met some cool people and the drinks are pretty good. They also have live music that makes the mood.
We sat at the chef table for a special tasting menu. Every bite of that meal was amazing. The service is what you expect at a restaurant of this caliber. They were attentive and made sure everything went smoothly. At the end of the dinner we got a small goodie bag that contained some treats that didn’t make it all the way home.
During that treat yo self day eat here and you will not be disappointed. If you just want a nice place to relax and get drinks this is the place for that as well.

Probably the best lunch I have ever had! I came here today with my mom who flew in from home and surprised me with taking me here for my graduation! She had been waiting to come to this restaurant for a special occasion. The best lunch hands down. We got the lunch special — started with the tortilla soup, and the field green salad… To die for! Then we had the Texas croquet Monsieur… And omg! The ambiance was spectacular and the service! We were honored to be able to have lunch here. Special celebration. Got a glass of Pinot Grigio too :) great place to come around Christmas time. Big thank you to the mansion!

Quick look rating: ⁵⁄₅ Food & Quality, ⁵⁄₅ Service, ⁵⁄₅ Experience.
To order: The tortilla soup to start with, small Cesar salad, after that you just can’t go wrong!
I’ve come here for years and i’m always blown away from the great customer service! If you want to learn about customer service, well here you go!
~Sub note on the wine event in the bar: If you want to kick up your wine knowledge to the next level then the «Wine Chat» is a great way to start. This is a hidden little gem of an event here in the Dallas area. I am affraid that once the word gets out on this «Thursday night event», that they will have to force reservations. In fact I would recomend getting resorvations.
~Roughly a two hour wine sampling while chatting with the «director of wine and beverage» Michael Flynn and the other guests. During this «Chat» we sampled four different chardonnay wines. While we sipped on our second chardonnay we were treated to a sample of a light soup served in shot glass with another little tasty treat from their kitchen. The food pairing was on target!
~As the event went on the wines got better and better.
~They have different topics every Thursday evening, (Hopefully they have not stopped this small event.)
~The service during the «Chat» was fantastic!
~Folks there were friendly and knowledgeable.
~Bang for the buck I highly recomend it.
Bottom line: I’m a big fan of theirs, if your in the main room for dining, quick drink in the bar, or stay the night in the rooms, count me in!
*When the name «Mansion» here in Dallas is spoken, it means Quality! (At least for me!)

My last day in Dallas I popped in here for a lunch before leaving. I requested to sit outside and they said yes we’re you can sit and enjoy your lunch while having a cigar. The food is amazing must try the chicken enchilada soup it’s the houses specialty. My Ruben sandwich was probably the best I had. The service was amazing guys really too good care of the table. I sure to return soon. Keep up the good work. Cheers

This is one of the two hotels that we stayed in during our move to Dallas. We chose this hotel because of the ratings and it is dog friendly. The property was nice, clean and close to the area that we were moving to.
The service was exceptional. We also enjoyed the bar and live entertainment.
The only concern we had was that our room had a slight «smell» to it. We spoke to the housekeeping manager and he said it was the cleaning products that they used.

Great service, staff is very friendly, the ambiance is fantastic, and food is excellent. Pricey but lives up to their standards. Definitely recommend this place to everyone for any occasion.

Dined here the second time this past weekend for restaurant week.
Atmosphere ⁵⁄₅: c’mon it’s the mansion! I appreciate the tables being a bit more spaced out than many other restaurants i’ve been to.
Food ⁴⁄₅: overall was delicious, not a wow factor but I was definitely satisfied with every plate that was brought out, except my fish was a bit bland but that’s forgiven when the dessert was brought upon.
Service ⁵⁄₅: Very nice staff, always checking up, offering bread or refills, recommendations were great, most importantly they were fast! I hate waiting around for the next course wondering if they had forgotten or something.
Overall I had a lovely date night with the boyfriend, the friendliness of the staff really makes it a special memory, from the hosts, waiters, to valet guys, thank you guys, appreciate all the genuine smiles! Will recommend to anyone who’s acquiring a fancy upscale dining experience.

3.5 stars but rounding up for all the complimentary bites and the excellent service. The Mansion on Turtle Creek is definitely very swanky, and more of a special occasion or business dinner type restaurant versus a casual dinner. My coworker and I decided to come for dinner based on all the positive reviews. We made reservations for a party of 2 at 6:30pm on a Tuesday night, which wasn’t necessary since it was pretty quiet at that time. There were a few groups that came in, but they were sat in different parts of the restaurant, which was nice since it kept our area quiet. We got to try:
–Complimentary Chicharones (
): I’m usually not a fan of chicharones, but these were pretty good. They were sprinkled with a little chili or chipotle power, which gave it a mild heat. However, they were very very crispy, so it was difficult to bite through some of the larger pieces.
–Complimentary Bread (Sesame Roll & Baguette,
): Yum– they give you a choice of 3 – 4 different styles from the tray, and all of them were good. I think the baguette was my favorite, and it was difficult to stop eating it with the butter.
–Amuse Bouche (Foie Gras Torchon Bite,
): Yum– a perfect savory bite.
–Petite Beets (Fennel, Arugula Pesto, Hazelnut, $ 18,
): Delicious– the beets were very fresh, and everything went really well together– recommended!
–Short Rib ($ 46,
): Just ok– the short rib was very lean, which gave it a dry texture although the meat was actually tender. I also didn’t like the flavor of the short rib, and wouldn’t order this dish again.
–Black Bass ($ 48): Just ok– the fish was a bit overcooked. I liked it a bit more than the short rib, but I wouldn’t order this dish again either.
–Complimentary Dessert (Assorted Wafers,
): Yum– the wafers were thin, crispy, and not too sweet.
We were glad we didn’t order dessert since we were extremely stuffed after all the bread we ate and our full entrees. The quality of food is definitely there, and the presentation of all the dishes was beautiful. Service was also impeccable, and our server was super attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. However, I thought the food was a bit overpriced, especially the entrees, since they were our least favorite part of the meal. Overall, I would recommend coming here at least once for a special occasion. I didn’t see much street parking available, but they offer complimentary valet.

Not the Turtle Creek I remember.
They updated this restaurant from the last time I visited.
New atmosphere is fresh and inviting.
Food was good but the portions were small.
The watermelon «salad» (three cubes of watermelon and a garnish) was tasty!
The valet guys were really nice.

Not the best that Dallas used to offer.
Dallas now has better restaurants… and Mansions also has become more of a hotel restaurant with crowds far from appearing to be the top echelons of the city. In that sense i like that it no longer is the snobbish place it used to be, boasting having turned around John Travolta for not having a tie and a jacket on.
Bread. Good. My second baguette felt cold.
Egg and asparagus. ³⁄₁₀
Green salad. So normal. ³⁄₁₀
Lobster: ⁸⁄₁₀.
Scallop. ⁶⁄₁₀. The vegetables were done real nice.
Risotto ⁸⁄₁₀
Wagyu meat. Overcooked. Not so flavorful. ⁶⁄₁₀
Bread pudding with kirsch and cherries. ⁷⁄₁₀ ice cream topping was overly sweet.
Service: ⁹⁄₁₀. Excellent all around.
We were in the main dining room. A couple of times we heard dishes falling down, broken by the servers.
Dishes, glasses, silverware. Very normal. ⁴⁄₁₀
Presentation: ⁵⁄₁₀. nothing fancy.
Innovation: ²⁄₁₀ and no pretense of it. They are no Alinea, Moto or Tru of Chicago.
My dear friend, company, and host: ¹⁰⁰⁄₁₀. Enjoyed every bit of my time.
Now this may surprise you — but i go back! The fact that is now more casual, makes it easier for me to go back and try some dishes, but not the tasting menu.

It was anniversary weekend and my wife and I had an amazing dinner in celebration this past weekend. This is the place to go for celebrations. We were seated as we arrived for or reservation, a card was at our table firm the chef.
We ordered the black bass and the Duck al’Orange, fantastic dining. Also had the risotto to start along with compliments of the chef, scallops. The scallops had an amazing presentation and was to die for. Wine flowing, scotch apéritif and again a great dessert, the bread pudding all made for a great night. Our server Brian was amazing and helped with wine pairings, as he knew his menu and everything in and out. I hope he has been employee of the month recently.

Great place to stay. I was out in Dallas for a work trip and we all stayed at this hotel. I have stayed a several different hotels in Dallas and I must say I think this is the best one in the city. Located in Turtle Creek area so a very nice area. There is an old time charm to the building and it is not your typical hotel. Very boutique and upscale feel when you walk in. All of the staff and customer service was a A++. The doors are opened for you and everyone is very accommodating.
I checked in and they actually give keys out, which I thought was a nice touch. They are electronic keys so they have a modern function. When I went into my room, it was larger than I was expecting, the room was just turned down and I had a piece of cake and a hand written note waiting for me. Overall the room was clean and everything was very well done. There were two things that stood out in this room, the bed and the shower. The bed was one of the most comfortable beds I have slept in, in a hotel. Very comfortable and I slept like a baby, which I typically don’t in a hotel room. The shower had fantastic pressure and I looked forward to it once I realized how good it was.
I also had room service in the morning. It was a good breakfast and very tasty. Sometimes room service is hit or miss and the room service here was not over the top fantastic, but was pretty good overall.
Great hotel and I would recommend staying here when you are in Dallas.

The restaurant at Rosewood Mansion is exceptional! I think it is in its own league compared to the rest of the city, despite the fact that Dallas has a strong emphasis on fine dining in general. Executive Chef Bruno Davaillon has perfected his process of choosing exquisite ingredients, pairing and preparing them, and presenting them in a gorgeous way.
«Haute Cuisine Texas Style»
Several of the other reviewers have extensively compared the restaurant at Rosewood Mansion to other award-​winning fine dining restaurants in their reviews, so I will eschew that, but I do want to point out that Rosewood Mansion might differ a little from those restaurants just because it is locally inspired. Its menu was inspired by local producers. The menu has been adapted to regional flavors and the restaurant touts its unique signature style as «haute cuisine Texas style.» This does not mean that the food is stereotypically Texan; just that there is an influence that subtly sets it apart from acclaimed fine dining in other cities.
Ambiance
The Mansion is one of the most beautiful buildings in Dallas, which is saying a lot, given the opulence in Westlake and Preston Hollow. The main dining room is classic, charming, with honey-​colored walls and honey-​colored lighting. There is also a beautiful lantern-​lit terrace with fireside lounge settings and gorgeous oak trees.
Service
It is really what you would expect for a restaurant of this caliber. The waiters and waitresses have found the elusive, perfect balance between too much and too little attention, and it is obvious that they take pride in the restaurant and believe in the goodness of the food. They are fun to talk to, gracious, and very, very good at reflecting the needs of the diners.
Menu
We had the ten-​course tasting-​menu dinner here, which was an adventure into the depth of the menu – especially since we had no choice of what to get.
We started with the creamy potato and leek soup, which came with crumbled applewood smoked bacon. It was delicious. I am usually a little adverse to putting bacon in food because it seems sort of like cheating; it is such a popular and overwhelming flavor.
The next course was the pepper-​crusted ahi carpaccio with sweet soy and frisee salad. It was amazing! Dallas appears to have a thing for ahi tuna (it is everywhere) but Rosewood Mansion did it really, really well. I would recommend this appetizer above all the other ones.
The third course is hard to explain, partially because I admit I don’t remember what it was called. I do know that it involved a thick earthenware bowl, poached eggs, mushrooms, and a lot of herbs. It was like a little woodland-​inspired hotpot. If you ever read the Redwall series as a child (books about fighting mice and rats), you will understand what I mean when I say that this dish could have come from a Redwall book.
Our fourth course featured sweetbreads with baby carrots, ramp, and cumin. I would recommend this to anyone who likes sweetbreads. I know that the restaurant has formerly received some negative feedback regarding its sweetbreads (i.e., by the Dallas News Magazine, which criticized its crispy texture) but I think this was a good dish.
Our fifth course was duck a l’orange, parsnips, rainbow chard, and citrus purée. Amazing flavors, and the duck came out really well.
Our sixth course was rabbit with fennel, tomato, and green olives. I usually have to do mental gymnastics in order to eat rabbit because I have had pet rabbits that I have loved («doublethink» as George Owell would put it), but this dish was so good that I was effortlessly distracted from the cuteness of what I was consuming. Now, writing this review, I am starting to feel really guilty again.
Our seventh course was lobster tail with poached rhubarb. This was probably the best entrée and also an amazing example of Chef Davaillon’s creativity and craft. Very, very much recommended.
Our eighth course was some sort of fancy risotto. I remember that it was good, but not much else because at this point, I had begun to enter into the advanced stages of an epic food coma.
The ninth course was filet mignon in cabernet jus. It was really good. Texas has good steak and the good restaurants prepare them very well. Rosewood Mansion is no exception.
The tenth and final course was dessert. We had sablee cookie, lemon cream, fresh strawberry, and lemon basil sorbet in a cake-​like configuration. No one could finish their desserts.
Our dinner was an adventure that involved excitement, guilt, intrigue, the woodlands, admiration, and inordinate over-​eating. That being said, the restaurant is fabulous. This restaurant has been hailed as the Dallas fine dining experience and I can see why.
Recommend: Ahi Tuna Carpaccio, Rhubarb Lobster

My company has our Christmas party here and I had the opportunity to stay the night. Check in was a breeze, I couldn’t figure out the door key though, guess I wasn’t used to a physical key and turn in the door knob? Idk. Dinner was ok, we had a private room and the appetizers were great, my wine glass was always full. However, my coworker and I were the last to be served and they forgot our plates so everyone else waited until we were served and during that time, their food got cold. Not a good situation. Once we were all served, the food was delicious but it wasn’t the best meal I’ve ever had (someone else mentioned Canlis in Seattle and I totally agree, that’s my fav!)
After dinner, we tried to head downstairs to hang out in the bar but it was super crowded. My bf witnessed a 3 way kiss among some intoxicated women, haha, classy! But definitely inappropriate for an after party among coworkers, we got out of there FAST.
As for the room, it was nice. A little outdated, the drain didn’t drain correctly and left me standing in the shower/​tub with a giant soapy puddle. The granite sink was cracked & chipped in some areas. We slept soundly and I like that they provided robes & slippers. We grabbed a cup of complementary coffee on the way out but they had run out of all types of milk, I get that they have better things to do than checking on milk levels but it feels like the attention to detail is what they’re missing.
My biggest peeve is that they assumed I’m a man… I would expect a hotel like this would take the 3 extra seconds to google the name Mariko and come to the conclusion that Mariko is a Japanese FEMALE name. That said, my last name is completely different, ethnically, but I’m sure they also had both names together for check in. I hate when people change my name to fit their stereotype and that’s what it felt like when I saw the «Welcome, Mr. B» note in my room. Had my name been Marie or Maria, something common, there wouldn’t have been an issue :-(

I stayed at the Mansion a few years ago, and while its been too long to write an accurate/​current review, I do recall that it was a sensational experience. Top Notch. The rooms, the pool, the common areas, and my favorite and the inspiration for this review… THE BAR!
I came to the bar again recently whilst staying at a different hotel and it was just as wonderful as I remember. Dark, old school, swanky and the service friendly, polished and just plain high end. The white russian is strong, and is perfectly paired with the warm candied pecans they generously serve while you drink. The feel of this bar is like nothing else I’ve ever been to, and if you know me, you know that I know my share of bars. This place just feels like old Dallas. Think oil tycoons, big hair and diamonds, and stiff drinks. Cheers Y’all!

***The menu at Rosewood Mansion looked impressive and the staff is great, but the fine dining at this luxurious establishment is a significant notch below the country’s great fine dining restaurants***
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek is Dallas’ signature fine dining restaurant. While SF, Chicago and NY are the U.S. cities most known for fine dining, I have had impressive fine dining experiences in other cities like Etoile (Madison, WI), Frasca (Boulder, CO), Canlis (Seattle), and Orchids at Palm Court (Cincinnati). I thus had fairly high expectations for Rosewood Mansion and I liked the setup of the menu. They had an a la carte menu; they also had 4 tasting menus divided by category – a seafood-​based menu, a meat-​based menu, a gourmand-​based menu, and a white truffle menu. I wanted a greater variety of proteins so I opted for the white truffle menu though the gourmand menu also sounded very good.
The dinner started with a selection of complimentary bites. There were root vegetable chips with a crème fraîche dip. There was also a curried carrot soup with crunchy pepitas. Both were a good start to the meal.
My first course was the duck galantine, which was a duck terrine /​sausage-​like patty. The duck was fine and nicely seasoned. Garnishes included hazelnuts, a good aged balsamic, frisee, and a serving of white truffle. The white truffle was not as pungent as other white truffle I have had. This was the case with all of the white truffle courses I had here; the portion of white truffle was small too.
Up next was gnocchi with a leek fondue, shaved parmesan, and (of course) white truffle. The gnocchi themselves were very good – very soft and not doughy (they used a very minimal amount of flour). The fondue was creamy and the shaved parmesan provided a needed salty note to a somewhat bland dish. Unfortunately, this course (like a few of the other hot courses) was not at the right temperature (it was lukewarm).
Next was scallops with bok choy, black trumpets, quince, and white truffle. The scallops were moist but not exceptionally soft like great, fresh and nicely prepared scallops. The scallops also lacked a nice sear. I really liked the black trumpets, but the quince did not fit with this course (though I typically welcome quince since this rare fruit is only around for a certain months of the year).
The main course was pheasant served with a side of brussels sprouts, tubers and very nicely charred carrots. There was also a sauce of foie gras (it was disappointing to find out that the foie gras was a sauce and not a seared portion alongside the pheasant). Pheasant breast meat is uniquely soft compared to other kinds of poultry and the kitchen achieved that softness here; unfortunately, the meat was a little dry and the sauce was not hot enough.
I did not like the dessert. It was a caramel bread pudding topped with chocolate ice cream and poached pear. There was also a serving of white truffle though I did not think it fit. The flavor combination here was odd and off putting; I also did not like the sogginess of the bread pudding.
The interior of the dining room is kind of a traditionally elegant room though there is an indoor-​outdoor area that seems much more contemporary and attractive.
Prices are high, but prices (given the ingredients used) did not seem too bad when you compare it to other fine dining restaurants across the country.
Service was exceptional as the staff really go out of their way to make sure you have the best experience possible.
I was disappointed with Rosewood Mansion. The food was not served at the right temperature and it was dated. Maybe it was just a bad time to visit Rosewood Mansion (the Fall season and then on Sunday when the restaurant is pretty dead). Still, I would need to see a lot more good news/​awards/​reviews for this restaurant to come back and I would recommend others to seek out other Dallas’ upscale casual restaurants instead.
Complimentary valet parking is provided.

You are guaranteed to feel like royalty upon arriving at this very prestigious 5-​star restaurant. Rosewood is not only known for the fine dining service they provide — it is also a luxurious hotel. The service was at its perfect pitch all the way from the lobby, the hostess, and down to the waiter — not too overbearing, not too neglectful.
Everything served was meticulously fine-​tuned to details an oblivious diner would miss. Food was perfection. Photos are posted as well. Five stars really means 5 stars.