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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wifey and I went for Restaurant Week '09.The place was packed, but the service was still excellent. We were seated promptly, our waiter was attentive, and everything flowed smoothly. Of course, none...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bar none one of the best places I have every eaten .Kent Rathbun knows how meals should be made and how the palet should react to every morsel you eat. I had the buffalo filet and it was beyond...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Abacus is amazing! Definitely one of the best high-end restaurants I've ever been to, and in Dallas, no less! The cocktails in the lounge were great (albeit a little pricy), and after just a few...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the lobster shooters are hyped, and perhaps a bit too much so. They are not, in fact, anywhere close to the best thing about this place. That said, they're delicious and I suppose somewhat...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Love Love. There are already a million reviews here - I loved everything about this place during a restaurant week visit - particularly the fact that we got to sample every desert. Can't wait to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My new favorite restaurant in Dallas. Hands-down. Sadly, I'll probably only be able to afford it once a year, during Restaurant Week. However, I honestly can't imagine a better RW deal than the one...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Lobster shooters? How about you rename them to meatball soup shots. Overratted and overhyped.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyed restaurant week at Abacus. The atmosphere is a little generic upscale hotel bar to me...but the food was amazing. Everyone should get the lobster shooters. They were fantastic.The cocktails...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately, I made reservations for restaurant week but got the wrong date. Boo hoo. We made the same mistake last year but this time, we didn't realize it until we were seated and they were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to write a long review; you all know what Abacus is about. All I'm going to do is tell you what to order if you've never been. Or even if you had and ordered the chicken or something...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great menu, only thing was my steak was a bit dry, but overall a great experience.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Kent Rathbun, how you make my taste buds sing... Ok, I know everyone and everyone they know has written about Abacus' lobster shooters. So obviously they have to be good right? Not only are they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After three years in Dallas, I finally made it out to Abacus. The lobster shooters were without a doubt unique and are a must try, possibly even giving a new definition to the phrase "flavor without...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An amazing experience. The decor is subtle and warm. We were seated prompyly (but it was an early 6:30 reservation) The waiter offered the "signature" lobster shooters as we perused the menu. They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ambience -- 4 starsCocktails -- 3.5 starsSmall plates -- 3 starsBig plates-- 3 stars The sushi rolls were too fat to put in my mouth and it made for a very uncomfortable eating experience. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went there this past week for a birthday dinner with my wife and everything about the experience was excellent. The waiter was very accomodating and choose a nice wine for us, and he took the time to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Walked in there is a sense of warmth (not that it was hot in Dallas) but a comfort feeling. I like vibrant places but not noisy places and this was one of them, good for conversation. The food .......
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The lobster shooters were as great as everyone says, but unfortunately, I hadn't read the reviews until prior to my second visit. That's because my first visit was based on its high rating in zagat....
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A little bit disappointed last night. Been to Abacus twice when Tre Wilcox was still there and loved it. It was packed and very loud last night. Don't remember it being that way in the past. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After 83 reviews and an average 4 1/2 star rating I think the world knows that Abacus is one of Dallas' finest not to be missed. So I took my wife to Abacus for her birthday and we had a wonderful...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wonderful place. The food is excellent and the wait staff is awesome. I wish I they had one north up the Tollway. Top notch restaurant in Dallas.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been in over a year, but I have never been disappointed with dinner at Abacus. You absolutely have to try the Lobster Shooters. One of the best things I've ever had. They also provide...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Abacus is amazing! We started out with some cocktails at the bar then foie gras and lobster shooters. I know most people love the lobster shooters but they tasted too rich for me. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best restaurant in Dallas!!! Lobster Shooters are a must, thank you Kent Rathbun.
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been more then impressed by Abacus each time I eat there. It's a very good dining experience and one that you must eat at during your time to Dallas. The art and interior is very exciting and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Man, I feel bad for this review, but I was expecting alot more from all the hype or maybe im just REALLY picky about food.First off, our waiter Erin (dude) was solid and attentive. Service at a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
great food, great waiters... annoying managersnot enough sushi on the menu, but great for everything elsegreat wine list... overall.. high quality food, but a bit overpriced... that's why the 3...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 people dining at Abacus for less than $60? Unheard of. Albeit, no wine was drinken. I went into Abacus because I was hoping to take advantage of their half-price small plates. I was thrown into...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went back to Abacus to give it another shot last week, and this time, we enjoyed our meal tremendously. I started with the foie gras appetizer over a blini which was generous and savory. My wife...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Rude waitress on our first, and last visit! We went for Restaurant Week, to try the restaurant...you would think this would be when you want to knock the sock off people to get them to come back....
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really think that I can add a lot to the long list of reviews already given for this place. But I will say that the whole experience was a feast for the eyes and mouth. A whirlwind adventure...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Walking in, I definitely loved the service and ambience. Very trendy if you want to dress up, but chill enough to come in business casual wear. The waiter was very helpful with wine and food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh the Abacus hype...so many top reviews, so many raving fanatics telling me I'm crazy for never having been here after living in Dallas for two years. Sorry, but no restaurant is that good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It doesn't matter how much you try to stay away from highly publicized restaurants because eventually all roads will lead through Abacus at one point in time in your culinary adventures here in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the second time in February and it was, once again, excellent. To start, I ordered the squash soup and it was out of this world -- so good that I don't even remember my main course. It...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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Decided to try this place because the reviews on this page were not too bad. The ceasar salad was really, really good. Then things progressively started to go downhill. The food was brought to us by a server...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't already been said? This is my favorite restaurant in DFW...every bit as good as The Mansion or The French Room, only hipper.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
awesome lobster shooters!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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Put me in the column of reviewers that say this is a highly overated restaurant that does not deserve its 'Five Star' Zagat rating. We were a party of two and we had booked our reservation a month in advance....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After eating my way through the many hot spots across the country, I finally came back to my review of Abacus. I had a great time and would really enjoy going back, but the food did not really blow me...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gather 'round, my pretty foodie children, and I shall tell you the tale of the meal I ate at Abacus.It began with a heaping basket of wonderful house-made breads, served with ramekins of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After eating at a few top rated restaurants in Dallas the days before and being very disappointed - I didn't have high hopes for this place. To my shock I found myself really liking Abacus and would...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So our vendor decided to take us to dinner. Nevertheless at Abacus.We were so excited and jumped at this opportunity as we had never been here.What a Treat!The waitstaff was courteous and great with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Abacus night was one of those... you know... one of those nights where you drink way too much and you can't remember what you ate but you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that it was hella good!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two word description: Fricken Fantastic I am a Bostonian and a true fan of this place First, Abacus is a beautiful, modern restaurant in downtown Dallas. The offering is extensive, offering eclectic...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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Exceptional Service by a staff that really knows their stuff. Worth every penny and then some when it's this good. I thought the place had a cool lively vibe. The lobster shooters were as good as advertised.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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We love the design of this place.. and the design of everything they present. Tastes so so SO good! This is one of the most respected and best downtown restaurants in Dallas P-E-R-I-O-D. My friends esteem all...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here is our story and how we met Chef Rathbun at Abacus last night. Being a fan of Food Network, Bobby Flay in particular and having eaten at Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill in NYC last December, I took...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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World class is an understatement for this dining experience ....from the menu selections to the ambience. Nothing is bad. Food, service, parking all are flawless.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kent is a MAGNIFICENT chef. And a very large man! I find his restaurant is very warm and welcoming...and I COULD go on and on and on about those darn lobster shooters but from the reviews below I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am still giving this place 5 stars because the food and service was great as always, however I was disappointed to see that they increased the prices drastically. Also, my comment about the less...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At a company auction, I successfully bid for a "night with the chef" at Abacus that also included a $100 off coupon. I'd never eaten at Abacus, although I've enjoyed lunch at Jasper's on numerous...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Writing my review of Charlie Palmer made me miss Abacus. Oh how I love this place. It's pricey. It's worth it. That's all I gots ta say bout it.
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love it when a company decides to take us to dinner at Abacus. There's literally NO WAY I am going to miss a meal there. This time it was a small group, so no set menu, just pick whatever I want....
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After spending a few hours in Texas, we were quick to learn they like 'em BIG here. BIG as in BBQ, BIG juicy steak, BIG BIG meals. The meals are so BIG I have a hard time consuming all of it. I hate...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is a first for everything in life. And this last week, I did something that I thought I would never do.I actually sprung for dinner for a guy. And at Abacus--no less.Maybe I should explain....
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went for a friends birthday. Food was excellent for me and my wife. One of the dishes at the table was not so good, other couples ordered it and so I can't remember what it was.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Everything is more delicious and more beautiful than you can imagine. If you are watching your weight... this isnt the place for you. But if you are kicking the...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the lobster shooters, loved my wine, loved my decadent chocolate dessert and the little chocolate truffles they give you with the check, loved my waiter (he had great wine advice based on my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Restaurant Week review:I know that Restaurant Week is not necessarily representative of a "normal week" experience at a restaurant. However, it does give me a chance to sample and see if I want to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first experience with Abacus and really Restaurant Week. I was not overly impressed. We had a table of 10. Admittedly, I enjoyed the filet and the jasmine fried rice, but the pork loin...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I almost feel sacrilegious giving Abacus a 3 star review, but my RW experience this year wasn't anything like last year unfortunately. We had about 10 people and they gave us a big table right by the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Have been wanting to eat here for awhile and was one of the lucky ones to get a reservation for restaurant week. The atmosphere was very nice but I can't say the same thing about the food. For an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uh, yeah, RW review 5 plus stars... I'm too drunk/in a food coma to write much more right now... but wait for tomorrow. Our waiter was Terry Kranz, the catering director, so we were in for a real...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I won a tour of this restaurant several years ago, before Tre (the former Chef de Cuisine) joined Top Chef and of course well before Kent Rathbun won Iron Chef Elk Battle against Bobby...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some where, Some how, the Yelp Gods deleted my original review of Abacus. I will re-write the one from memory at a later time. I also have reservations here for 16 people on Fri Aug 15th (Restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So my wife was in town house hunting with me and the company was paying dinner, so I Yelped the "great restaurants" and settled on Abacus.Call me a neophyte, but I haven't been out too much yet, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants in Dallas. From the lobster shooters which are a must to just about anything that comes out of the kitchen this place is top notch and always consistent. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So in order to celebrate earleir in the week the wife and I went to abacus for dinner. My initial opinion was not high as it took about 10 minutes just for us to get menus. ( down to 2-3 stars)After...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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this restaurant has a wonderful ecclectic flair and the food is a taste sensation, this is a must try for a friday evening
kudzu.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Geez. Everybody and their dog has been to Abacus. I know what you're thinking: If all the yelpers jumped into a lake, Sarah, would you do it too?Its 97 degrees outside. Of COURSE I'm jumping in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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I called for a last minute reservation for an hour later. The hostess asked if it was for a special occasion and it was for my husband's birthday. We were seated promptly and the waiter was very nice. We had...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the way it should be. There were a lot of people on this Saturday night, but it never got too loud. Our food was timed perfectly. Our wait team was on top of everything, including some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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This was a very solid dining experience. We had several appetizers, including some interesting salads and really good foie gras. The steak I had was very tasty, with a truffle mashed potato that was good, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I enjoyed the multi-course prix fixe meal with wine; dishes included a foie gras course, excellent sushi, sweetbreads, buffalo, and dishes featuring crab and truffles followed bt fine...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
fantastic dining experience. one of the most memorable in dallas.pros:- food. had the venison. excellent- ambience- servicecons:- we were celebrating a special occasion which server knew about so a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't place my finger on it and for the first 30 minutes or so after being seated at Abacus, I sat there puzzled, what was it about this place that seemed so, odd, unusual, frankly, quite weird,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food: good to excellent. the lobster shooters are a must tryservice: excellent. very well trained and knowledgeable. our waiter was very helpful with the wine selectiondecor: modern. wasn't too...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my 300th review....saving this for something special...like Abacus (it may have something to do with meeting Chef Kent Rathburn in person!)I came here a few weeks ago while I was on a business...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Continuing to eat and drink our way through the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex -- when not attending a forensics/DUI law conference -- we had reservations at Abacus Restaurant, the flagship of Iron Chef...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my best dining experience in Dallas yet! Abacus is definitely a leader in Dallas's culinary world. The moment we walked in we were greeted by Chef Rathbun. I am a big guy, but Chef is a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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My wife and I ventured to Abacus after seeing Trey on Top Chef. It was an instant for winner for us. We especially loved their nine course wine pairing, which was phenomenal. We love it considering it is high...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Abacus is a place everyine needs to try at least once. This restaurant has the best martini menu in Dallas. You cannot go wrong with any of the small plates and the main courses are phenomenal.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ate at this place for restaurant week...i ended up getting this fat a$$ piece of pork chop...man that thing was so good...the ceviche was quite nice as well...it was like watermelon and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant, period.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm gonna agree with Rosanna on this one. What's the big deal? The "signature" lobster shooters are very delish, but the lobster tasted more like fried white fish. The buffalo steak was absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great..I had a chance to take a cooking class with Tre at neiman marcus..hes a great chef...awesome place....highly rated
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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I thought about it for a week, but after a second try at Abacus, I have to share my disappointing experience. Scenario: party of 8, friendly greeting by manager to birthday girl, great wine service by our...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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My wife and I have been going for many years and it is always good. We have never been disappointed here. Of course you have to get the Lobster shooters.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Abacus is, in a word, fantastic. My wife an I were lucky enough to catch Abacus jut before the departure of chef Tre Wilcox, not that I suspect things will change up too much with him gone. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I highly recommend this restaurant. It's centrally located, there's ample parking (and valet), top tier service and an expansive menu consisting of unique food pairings that are approachable, although...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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We went with a group and were seated in an intimate yet spacious rounded booth. The restaurant was packed but the atmosphere remained warm and ...
gusto.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing! Abacus was the highlight of our trip to Dallas. We went with a group and were seated in an intimate yet spacious rounded booth. The restaurant was packed but the atmosphere remained warm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a client outing. The company was fronting the bill, so the price wasn't an issue. I did glaze over the prices. Though it was expensive, it wasn't anything extraordinarily...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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I visited Abacus in Dallas on Nov. 19, 2007. I am extremely picky with food, and this is the second time I have gone to Abacus. The food was so awesome and service was incredible! I ordered a steak (I believe it was Kobe steak) well done, and the waiter came back and stated that the Chef recommened another type of steak (which I forgot the name of) since I ordered it well done, I went ahead with the steak the chef recommened and it was the best steak I have ever had. Seriously. It was so tender and SO tasty in its wine sauce. The potatoes were incredibly. I can not wait to go back. The service was awesome. I definitely recommend this restaurant. Just incredible.
openlist - user review - 12/05/2007
4.0 of 5 stars.
Abacus is one of the few reasons I miss Dallas. The food here is so creative and unique you won't find the food here on another menu anywhere.They used watermelon in 2 of my most recent dishes. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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We're new to the area and our favorite thing to do is to go out to eat. This restaurant was recommended from our waiter at Truluck's (which I don't recommend) who used to be a concierge. I always look up a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best restaurant's I've ever been to. I say that, living in San Francisco, a mecca of good food. The lobster shooters were as great as everyone says. My seared Red Snapper in a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I saw the chef from Abacus on Top Chef and wanted to see if he could really cook. He can! Everything we had here was terrific. Yellowtail sashimi was the bst in Dallas. A roasted squash soup with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Tre Wilcox.I loved the baby arugula salad with DUCK proscuitto and black fig vinegarette. I loved the bread and it's simple, yet elegant design.My pork belly was crispy, yet sweet, tender, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Truly a 5 star restaurant experience if you enjoy detailed food, experience, and service. I've been to this place quite a few times and it is what I call a consistent restaurant. Food is quality,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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I had such high hopes for Abacus. I haven't talked to anyone who'd been, but I love Top Chef and wanted to check out Tre's restaurant. So, last night, my girlfriends and I decided it would be a great place to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice, and twice have I had a great memorable experience. This place lives up to every hype you have read and can think of about it. The ambiance is excellent, the service is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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So my future wife and I venture out to this restaurant. I'm thinking this is a bit of a pretentious place, and as we enter the restaurant a whole sleu of people walk out so I guess I"m designated the door man...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My dad took me here once I just have to say OW~!Those shooters just zap your sinuses, but they sure are tasty.Pricey, but the service was good. I really don't know if it's always that good though...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was here last night for restaurant week. This was the best meal I have ever had. Period. I'm currently trying to figure out a way to hack into Yelp's HTML to give this place 7 stars . . .First of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Abacus is a lot of hype. I love trying new foods and am open to a lot of new things, but I felt Abacus just tried too hard to be different with their fusion-y menu. It seemed like the menu was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still one of the best meals that I have ever eaten anywhere. Which is saying a lot because this is a Dallas, TX restaurant, not a city you would consider a mecca of amazing dining, and I have eaten...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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My hunnie took me to Abacus for my birthday this week, and I have to admit I was skeptical of the place. I personally avoid restaurants like Abacus simply because they tend to be pretentious and the staff is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This could probably be the easiest review I ever write. I was a little skeptical that Abacus could live up to the five star ratings of the DMN and Yelpers alike but this place could indeed be the best...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Abacus is one of my very favorites. Of course the lobster shooters are a must-not overrated at all to me-maybe because I really love Chile & Coconut, oh & Lobster! My husband loves the Buffalo...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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Their food is good! But, it's not all that good! It's just good. I think this restaurant is highly overrated. But, try it. I don't think that people will be disappointed. I just don't agree with all the hype...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A shining star of the Dallas restaurant scene. Foodie perfection, albeit at a price.Tried the lobster shooters -- and while good, I just don't see what the big deal is. I guess it's because they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Abacus is now one my favorite restaurants in Dallas. The lobster shooters are sooo good! The service was fantastic! For salad, I had Baby Arugula Salad with Fried Hog Island Oysters, Gorgonzola,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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Beautiful. We enjoyed the food and service. The evening couldn't have been nicer. We celebrated out thity-sixth wedding anniversary there. We will go back!
gusto.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that the chef's menu is a great way to explore mutiple dishes that this chic establishment has to offer. Everything was cooked and prepared perfectly. I even ejoyed the 3-way cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How does one write about a restaurant that surpasses every aspect of your expectations- from the decor that can rival any NYC or SF establishment to the staff who were cordial and accomodating to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh. My. God.This is an amazing splurge place. The lobster shooters are a must. Every dish I've tasted there is incredible. Finish off your meal with the "Trio of Creme Bruelee", which turns a run...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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I grew up in Dallas and was lucky enough to be spoiled when it comes to fine dining. I grew up going to the Chappareal Club on weekends with my parents...to Laurels, the Pyramid Room, the French Room- the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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I've been to Abacus several times over the last few years and every time we've been very impressed with the outstanding food and service. The really incredible thing about dining at Abacus is that the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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I went to Abacus for the first time during Restaurant Week last year. When I left, I was practically in tears. There is nothing that isn't perfect about this restaurant. The eclectic offering of whatever is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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One of the best restaurants in Texas. Always a great atmosphere and amazing food. The only item that I have not loved is the lobster shooters.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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This trendy restraunt is one of my favorite hot spots in Dallas. From the very sophisticated service to the best desserts in town, I had one of the most lovely dinners at Abacus. Its a great place to have a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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Trendy, yet comfortable, Abacus offers a unique high end dining experience. The wait staff is strong, knowledgeable, especially about wine, and friendly. The food is eclectic and fantastic. The decor is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Abacus is one of the best fine dining restaurants in Dallas. The "lobster shooters" are a must for the appetizer and the waitstaff usually suggests them if it is your first visit. They are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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I have been to Abacus twice now--once with a regular diner there and once during KLRD Restaurant Week--and both times have been wonderful. The atmosphere can become a little loud at times (especially...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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Snooty service and loud music spoils an otherwise pleasant ambience with respectable decor. Food was average. You get the sense of a place trying a bit too hard and missing the mark. Not the enjoyable dining...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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Five Star...don't think so. Food was good, but certainly not worth the price. When one spends $75 per person, one should walk out thinking it was a memorable experience. That was not our view at all....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2005
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Abacus didn't live up to its proclaims. Our table was not ready upon arrival. We had to wait 15 minutes to be seated for our reservation - with no recompense. Where I come from, if your reserved table...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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Abacus didn't live up to its proclaims. Our table was not ready upon arrival. We had to wait 15 minutes to be seated for our reservation - with no recompense. Where I come from, if your reserved table it not...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2005
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In short, Abacus is the best restaurant in Dallas. The menu is imaginative, the food is excellent, and the service is top notch. On top of all that Abacus has some of the best sushi in town. Abacus constantly...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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Savor a wide range of tantalizing treats at Dallas' hottest restaurant, Abacus. Executive chef and owner Kent Rathbun prepares Contemporary Global Cuisine. Abacus' menu reflects Rathbun's eclectic style...
opentable.com - user review
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by dotty griffith / the dallas morning news growing younger: abacus has been a great restaurant since it opened. from the beginning, chef-partner kent rathbun and staff produced food and service equal to the...
guidelive.com - user review
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travel.yahoo.com - user review
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one of the best restaurants in dallas, hands down. every time i have important clients in town, i always take them to abacus. then when they are back in town, they request to go here...
fodors.com - user review
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fascinating food reflecting careful attention...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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dallasites stormed this long-awaited restaurant, having monitored the buildingis very slow transformation from a pool hall to the very sleek, beautifully designed monument to long-favored chef kent rathbunis...
gayot.com - user review
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unparalleled style, award-winning menu...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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dallesite meets the well presented dish. innovation of lobster scallion shooters - small lobster morsels served with red chile coconut sake...
usrg.com - user review
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abacus offes an elegant dining experience. this exquisite, upscale restaurant is rich with cherry woods and decorated with mustard, eggplant and pomegranate colors. the service you will receive is polished and...
wcities.com - user review
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savor a wide range of tantalizing treats at dallas' hottest restaurant, abacus. executive chef and owner kent rathburn, prepares contemporary global cuisine. abacus' menu reflects rathburn's eclectic style...
opentable.com - user review
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with a menu that expertly combines southwestern, russian and asian flavors, dining at this local culinary jewel is a treat. new to dallas, long time chef kent ratbun masterminds abacusi innovative, globally...
10best.com - user review
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this high-profile restaurant uptown fits the texas "everything's bigger" image. the interior is as spectacular as it is warm. the food melds southwestern and asian cuisine, resulting in creations like lobster...
nytimes.com - user review
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