Msbeamer Restaurant Reviews : Central 214 American Food Restaurant & Bar (Dallas, TX)

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Central 214 American Food Restaurant & Bar (Dallas, TX)

Popcorn Sweetbreads

Scallops

Louisiana Fedfish

Chicken Fried Steak

Rainbow Trout

Mac & Cheese

Creamed Corn

Sautéed Spinach

Mini Hot Dogs and Fries

Banana Foster's Cake Waffle

American cooking with rustic flavors, approachable dishes and the intimacy of sharing familiar American food together with family and friends. Menu offer appetizers, soups and salads, meats, seafood, family size sides, desserts and a great wine list.

Three Course tasting meals- $40
Five Course tasting meals-$50

Appetizers- $10- $20
Entrees- $21- $39
Dress- casual/business/dressy
Parking- limited
Atmosphere- comfortable, cozy, romantic
Staff- friendly
- good
Service- good
Dessert- interesting
Reservation- recommended

Overall Rating **** (4) stars out of (5)

Rating based on service, atmosphere, food presentation, and taste combination.

The receptionist and wait staff very friendly.
Once seated your server greets you very quickly.
Fresh bread is served with butter and a wonderful variety of dips as you wait for your meal.
Food comes out in adequate time.
Fresh food and portion size is perfect.
Side orders of vegetables are family size.
I ordered blackened striped bass wild mushroom red rice, sweet potato cream sauce.

Rating based on atmosphere, service, food taste and combination. I was disappointed in the flavor of the bass and texture and taste of the vegetables. The bass was too salty and the vegetables were not cooked well. The vegetables sauce had a bitter vinaigrette taste, and a watery liquid. The service and atmosphere was good.