Cafe Momentum - Dallas

5.0

894 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Oct 6, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Cafe Momentum is a non-profit restaurant that serves as a paid post-release internship for juvenile offenders. Youth are released from detention into the sheltered environment of Café Momentum’s post-release program. Café Momentum’s program teaches critical skills that allow youth to re-enter society in a safe, real-world environment of nurturing accountability. By participating in our program, at-risk young people rotate through every aspect of the restaurant from waiting tables to washing dishes, while working side-by-side with established chefs.

The paid internship gives them the opportunity to exercise and practice their new skills while continuing to develop leadership, social, and vocational skills for as long as they choose to maintain involvement with Café Momentum. Additionally, Café Momentum works with the Dallas County Juvenile Justice Department to serve youth deemed highest risk for incarceration.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(214) 303-1234
Website
http://www.cafemomentum.org/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chad Houser
Catering
We offer catering on-site for breakfast and lunch events, as well as dinner events during off nights. Off-site catering is always available.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
1510 Pacific Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Akard
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking is available in the parking garage adjacent to the restaurant. Please pull into the garage.
Public transit
We are located next to the DART Rail - Akard Station
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Ploughman’s Board$24.00
house-made meats and pickled vegetables
House-Made Bread Basket$10.00
Cauliflower Elotes $12.00
pickled red onion | cotija | chipotle lime mayo | cilantro
Chargrilled Gulf Oysters (1/2 Dozen)$18.00
parmesan | breadcrumbs | herbs | lemon | house made hot sauce
Chargrilled Gulf Oysters (1 Dozen)$30.00
parmesan | breadcrumbs | herbs | lemon house made hot sauce

Seasonal Bites

Fried Calamari
homemade sweet chili sauce | lemon zest | house pickled pepperoncini
1000-layer Potatoes
sweet potato | white potato miso brown sugar yogurt | sumac hollandaise

From The Field

Momentum Salad$10.00
local mixed greens | fresh seasonal vegetables | CM cabernet vinaigrette
Beets & Buratta Salad
local greens | roasted and pickled beets | castelfranco radicchio | spiced pecans

Main Dish

Smoked Fried Chicken$26.00
mashed potato | collard greens | buttermilk biscuit | black pepper gravy
White Wine Poached Halibut$48.00
white wine butter sauce | bacon lardons fingerling potatoes | baby carrots | pearl onions | delicata squash
Coffee Rubbed 44 Farms NY Strip$44.00
crispy red potatoes | roasted mushrooms | arugula | cowboy butter | ancho demi
Straw and Hay Pasta$35.00
spinach and sweet potato pastas | kale mushroom cream | crispy tasso ham
Fall Vegan Meatloaf$28.00
oat lentil loaf | cauliflower mash | fennel-sage gravy | marinated bell peppers
Sweet Tea Brined Pork Chop$38.00
butternut squash risotto | fennel & apple relish

Sides

Mo’ Mac & Cheese$10.00
white & yellow cheddar | breadcrumb
Braised Greens$8.00
bacon | apple cider vinegar
Mashed Potatoes$8.00
butter | garlic
Roasted Brussels Sprouts$8.00
bacon lardons | spiced walnuts
Mushroom Birria $12.00
micro cilantro | radish | lime juice

Dessert

Dark Chocolate Panna Cotta$12.00
vanilla whip
Apple Crisp$10.00
oatmeal streusel | bourbon pecan ice cream
Seasonal Sorbet$8.00

What 894 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0

5 based on recent ratings

5Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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Dallas - Fort Worth
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Value
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Healthy
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Good for special occasions
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Contemporary American
Dallas
Best Overall
Dallas
Best Food
Dallas
Best Value
Dallas
Healthy
Dallas
Good for special occasions
Dallas
Contemporary American

894 Reviews

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Wayne
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love dining at Cafe Momentum. Great food. staff and servers are all wonderful. Food is always delicious. We had Princess as our server and she was wonderful. Great job Chad and staff. Wayne P....Dallas.
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iChef1
Dallas
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best experience. The food was fresh and amazing. The menu recommendations by Todd were spot on. It was a delicious and rewarding evening - especially to engage with the wonderful staff that served us. We are grateful for the care and attention.
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Martha
New Mexico
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The staff was very nice. We were greeted at the door by the young and nice staff! The food was very good.
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Olivia
Dallas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An incredible dinner experience, but an even better mission!
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Renee
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience. I love the mission! The food was delicious and the students did a great job!
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MattB
Houston
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly a great experience, the food was outstanding!!! Read the story/mission and you will be amazed, money well spent! But did I say yet that the food was outstanding - the sticky ribs appetizer and the pork chop!!!
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stephanieB
Dallas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was amazing, all of the food was perfect except the oxtail felt it did not have enough of a balance between meat to gnocchi. Pork chop is the star of the night as well as the collard greens. Oh and the rib appetizer was one of the best ribs I have ever had…
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DavidS
Dallas
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great experience. Great for groups or date night.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fantastic place! The concept is outstanding, as was the food. We ordered most of the menu and all people in our party enjoyed everything. This is a must-try date night/celebration venue. Enjoy the food, and know that you’re helping a fantastic cause.
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CultureMavens
Dallas
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience: great food, good service and inspiring story. We will definitely be back and bring more friends!
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FAQs

Cafe Momentum - Dallas is rated 5 stars by 894 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 6, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

1510 Pacific Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Additional information

Cross street
Akard
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking is available in the parking garage adjacent to the restaurant. Please pull into the garage.
Public transit
We are located next to the DART Rail - Akard Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chad Houser
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafemomentum.org/
Phone number
(214) 303-1234
Catering
We offer catering on-site for breakfast and lunch events, as well as dinner events during off nights. Off-site catering is always available.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Cafe Momentum - Dallas

Make a reservation

Additional information

Starters

Ploughman’s Board$24.00

House-Made Bread Basket$10.00

Cauliflower Elotes $12.00

Chargrilled Gulf Oysters (1/2 Dozen)$18.00

Chargrilled Gulf Oysters (1 Dozen)$30.00

Seasonal Bites

Fried Calamari

1000-layer Potatoes

From The Field

Momentum Salad$10.00

Beets & Buratta Salad

Main Dish

Smoked Fried Chicken$26.00

White Wine Poached Halibut$48.00

Coffee Rubbed 44 Farms NY Strip$44.00

Straw and Hay Pasta$35.00

Fall Vegan Meatloaf$28.00

Sweet Tea Brined Pork Chop$38.00

Sides

Mo’ Mac & Cheese$10.00

Braised Greens$8.00

Mashed Potatoes$8.00

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Mushroom Birria $12.00

Dessert

Dark Chocolate Panna Cotta$12.00

Apple Crisp$10.00

Seasonal Sorbet$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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