Reviews for Earls Kitchen + Bar in Plano, TX
Given how empty the place was, I was expecting mediocre food, but was pleasantly surprised. After ordering a bunch of stuff off... the happy hour menu, which is a confused melange of items from the main menu at varying small discounts, we enjoyed imbibing allsorts of tequila-based potables. The sauce on my tofu taco was delicious, the tuna tataki was super fresh, and my vegan bowl wascrunchy, a nice surprise. Proportions aren’t large and we ended up ordering some truffle fries to top things off. We werecelebrating my friend’s birthday, and even though the hostess and waitress knew it, they didn’t even offer us dessert, muchless a free piece of cake or anything. The staff seems to spend a lot of time talking to each other instead of attending tocustomers, so I’m guessing that’s why the place is kind of a morgue. I left with a crick in my neck because the TVs over thebar are way too high. Bottom line, not a bad place but lots of better options out there. If the weather is nice, they do have agood-looking patio. Read more
So I just left & here is my breakdown Pros: Cocktails were delicious and the cheesecake desert was yummy. The bartender was... really nice and helpful. Cons: The lobster & shrimp ravioli was not good. And you don't get enough for the price. I wouldn'thave eaten more if there was more but portion seemed like half an order. I ate maybe 60% of it. I filled up on desert since Ididn't care for the ravioli. The shrimp were over cooked & some parts of the pasta were over & undercooked, the texture was sounbalanced. The bartender sent over the manager to come talk to me, I appreciated that but the comment he made about me eatingthe food even though I didn't care for it was a bit off putting. I was starving, I hadn't eaten since breakfast and it was after9pm. I didn't want to wait for more food bc it had already taken long enough to get that. It just came across as if I was tryingto get the food for free or something but I didn't ask him to come I was more than willing to pay. He discounted my tab whichwas appreciated the comment just threw me off a bit. Overall: I would go back but I wouldn't get that plate again. Read more
We went here for the last day of restaurant week and I absolutely loved it. Every appetizer (tuna tacos, buffalo cauliflower,... and prawn cocktail) was great and every main dish (sirloin, lobster ravioli, and Cajun chicken) was awesome as well. They hadboth alcoholic and nonalcoholic options for drinks. They were also very accommodating for our service dog. Definitely will beback again to try the other menu options. Read more
I went for lunch here with a friend. The hostess was super sweet as she greeted me. Our waitress explained the history of Earls... to me since it was my first time there and she was very nice. The atmosphere was inviting and I liked seeing all of the plants.The restaurant was clean and everyone inside was having a pleasant time. I ate the street tacos and shrimp cocktail. The tacosweren't my style but the sauce that came with it was devine. The shrimp were huge and plentiful. For dessert we ordered thecheesecake. I grew up in NY so cheesecake is my thing and ive never found anything compared to what i grew up with. Thischeesecake was absolutely amazing and they make it in house. I enjoyed it very much and it was near perfection. I will go backto Earls, maybe next time ill go for a nice couples dinner. Read more
Sunday Brunch was pretty bland— The shrimp & lobster omelette could use a sauce or more flavor of some sort as even with salt... and pepper tasted pretty flavorless. Hubby ordered steak and eggs, rated a 3 of 5 stars. He shared the steak was prettydry. Our server was a bit slow and while friendly, seemed disinterested overall. The location itself is cute and trendy andfor that I might try it again for another meal, but not so much brunch. Read more
This is going to be a bit long, so I'll have the main points at the top with details below. #1) Food, everything we've tried so... far (Amazing) #2) Food, Vegetable Tempura (Outstandingly Amazing, bring it back) #3) Service Staff, Taylor (also OutstandinglyAmazing) #4) Service Staff, the rest, (some good / some not amazing) #1)Everything we've had so far is amazing. Truly greatfood. Our friends, family, and co-workers agree that the food is great. We were even walking around with friends who hadalready eaten and I asked if they were hungry and they said no. I asked if they wanted to go to Earl's and get just anappetizer and they said "the veggie tempura? Sure!" (Before it was removed). Being close to such an amazing restaurant is nice. Being close to a restaurant that has some of the greatest food in North Texas, is the best idea ever. Removing the veggietempura from the menu, bad idea. #2)To management, please bring back the tempura veggie appetizer. We've had it multiple timesand had friends go in and order it multiple times. EVERYONE LOVES THEM. Please bring them back. Please!!! #3) Taylor. Notenough positive words can be spoken about Taylor, but I will try. She is so attentive. As close to Alinea service level, arestaurant in Chicago. ( Look it up, if you get a chance to go there, you will never forget it). A family member went one timeand bragged to me about the great service Taylor gave. Taylor is truly great. One of the last few servers in town that caresabout her customers. #4) Service Staff overall- Ashley is pretty awesome too. My co-workers thought she was nice andattentive. Another female server and a male server we not the best. (Names withheld) The female tended to hangout with otheremployees and ignored a few of her tables, including ours. Same with a male server. Read more
We haven’t done regular seating here. We live close by so we always go for the bar where it’s open seating. We’ve gotten a... lot of food and drinks here. They got my order wrong twice, once at the restaurant and once for delivery but I forgive them???? That’s why there’s a picture of lobster with salmon because she heard me wrong. It was still good tho (lol). I lovetheir clam chowder (it’s nothing like a New England clam chowder). We’ve gotten both of the salmons and like them both.Their salmon has been consistent. Surprisingly they cook the rice really well! I like their house salad too. My husband hasgotten their most expensive steak a few times and it’s pretty good. It was better than Del Frisco’s Double Eagle ????. Theburgers have all been good too. Read more
Overall an amazing experience! The service was professional, courteous and full of energy. We decided on ordering the Ribs and... Lobster Ravioli. The quality was so superb we decided on topping it off with cheese cake. Will definitely be back! Read more