The Pyramid Restaurant is located in the Fairmont Hotel. The restaurant, redone in 2008, boasts sleek lines and a contemporary look. Dallas has a lot of neat spots...this has the feel of a hotel restaurant. That aside, the food was good and the garden terrace was a fantastic feature. Our waiter could not have offered better service - he was charming. Most of all, however, we liked this spot because, brace yourself, it offers the best Brussels sprouts in Dallas. Big statement, I know...you'll have to try them for yourself. We were both won over by these delicious mini vegetables.
The amuse bouche was a great start to our meal: pineapple broth with fresh crab, tomatoes, and onions. Amazing mix.
The Caesar salad came with Parmesan shavings and polenta croutons. It was a traditional set up, minus the croutons.
The Thai Lobster Bisque soup was our next starter. The lobster was pureed and added to the soup. It was very spicy, and had a unique flavor. It may have been a tad fishy, and it was missing the traditional creamy texture. Interesting, but I probably would not order it again.
Miso Butter Salmon served with bok choy.
The best Brussels sprouts in Dallas. Served with pancetta and a Dijon sauce, these surpassed our expectations and took the number one slot on our list of faves.
Asparagus risotto with wilted arugula and shaved Parmesan. This dish had only 3 asparagus spears, so the asparagus taste was subtle. The peppery flavor of arugula was an unexpected compliment. Two thumbs up.
Finally, the Prime Beef Tenderloin with blue cheese - served atop smoked mashed potatoes. Wow! This dish was tasty, but the show stealer would have to be the mashed potatoes.By far the neatest feature of Pyramid Restaurant and Bar is the Terrace Garden. Complete with two bee hives, herbs, and a several works in progress, you must tour this amazing spot should you visit! The view of Dallas is great, but the work that the chef is doing is equally astounding.
Overall, we are glad we visited for dinner. It's not our usual type of spot, but we just might be back for more of the Brussels sprouts.
