Salum Restaurant

I absolutely love this place. I've been out of the state for two months and getting back today. This is the first place I went to eat. It's that good. Had the fried chicken livers, they were absolutely sublime. Definitely will order those again.

This is another restaurant in a weird spot that I would mistake for an office space, but that has a charming interior. The acoutics were not great and the cacophony of sound from the full house of diners was a bit deafening. Server, Travis, was great from start to finish, and answered all questions about the menu and also took care of a major issue with my halibut dish that was so loaded with salt that it was impossible to eat. When I mentioned it, he addressed it right away and switched it for a pappardelle dish that was great.Other standout dishes were the paella, tater tots with caviar, and the fried green tomatoes. We tried the Country pate, and that was good, but it just didn't wow us. I would avoid the halibut because of the massive amount of salt. We loved the cocktails that we had, Pink Panther, Black Manhattan and the Elderflower Old Fashioned. Additionally , we got a nice bottle of Montes Alpha . They have a very nice selection of wines and there will be something for everyone.A great spot for Dallas dining.

They have an awesome wine selection. We then started with pate and the crab-stuffed fried green tomatoes. And then...THE MAINS!! My husband enjoyed the tenderloin, and I tried branzino for the first time. I now LOVE branzino. They served it over a creamy polenta and topped it with a kalamata olive sauce. SO GOOD! (Only complaint was that there were still some bones in part of my fish.)

Never a bad meal or experience at Salum. Ambiance, service, and food are always perfect. I appreciate that they are willing to split entrees and do the plating in the back for a nominal charge so we don't have to deal with it at the table. If nothing else it makes for better looking review photos!Today's special was "surf & turf": Pan seared halibut with grilled beef tenderloin. Also had the grilled octopus appetizer. Delicious!Don't just "consider dining here"... DO IT!

I'm notorious for holding grudges against popular restaurants in Dallas. For eateries that I've frequented which have gained a reputation for their menu, ambience, or simply the place to see and be seen and they've been around long enough, sooner or later, they'll do something to raise my ire. And when they do, there's a good chance that I'll never darken their door again.It might be that one night of neglectful service (that's the big one) or reservations that really mean an hour wait or being seated next to the kitchen after they previously promised a specific table. I could rattle off a list of joints that most people love that I've learned to hate.However, for Salum, despite being open for over 15 years and dozens of visits that I've made since they first threw open the doors, I've always had a consistently great experience. They've never landed on my naughty list.Salum's easy on the eyes with a full bar and an open kitchen. It's perhaps a twenty-table affair, give or take. The crowd has generally been a little tony...maybe due to it's location close to the Park Cities. The menu is characterized as American contemporary with a selection of small plates, salads, sandwiches, and entrees. I've never been dissatisfied with a dish; my last selection was a baked Moroccan Chicken over roasted vegetables and saffron yoghurt. It was a hit.Service is prompt and I can't recall a flaw that I can remember when I put on the ole thinking cap.Parking is a little tight, but they have valet (at least when we've been there), so why do you care?Perhaps, one of the best endorsements for the joint was recently heard from one of the valet attendants who indicated they've never heard a complaint from a guest.So two thumbs up for Salum. I'd give it three, but for some reason, I'm limited to just the two.

Service was excellent. They're very attentive and were so kind to help when we side-eyed a few things on foodWe had heard the fish & chips were amazing here so decided to come for that. Each plate came out overcooked but they quickly took it back to the kitchen and replaced it when we asked about it. Filet mignon was good, but the chimichurri really took it to the next level. And the potatoes on the side were so good!! The salmon was a bit more undercooked than I would have preferred (make sure to tell them how you'd like it cooked if they don't ask) and the orzo/tomatoes that came with it were flavorful and tasted good.Ambiance is nice, but I wish the restaurant had been more busy. Probably our fault though since we came on a Wednesday! I bet this is a nice place on the weekend!

I don't normally write reviews about a wedge salad, but I had a really good wedge salad today. I didn't take photos, but I wish I had. I really like the dressing and the fact that it wasn't too creamy. I love a good creamy blue cheese but this one being a little sinner it coded nearly all the layers of the lettuce perfectly versus me having to cut the whole thing up and mix it together the pancetta was delicious and I like the blue cheese that had some tangy flavor, but wasn't overbearing to the salad the shrimp was a nice addition too. It's now been four hours since I have my wedge salad and I'm still thinking about it

If you are looking for an exceptional dining experience in a casual-yet-elegant setting, this is your place. Chef/owner Abraham Salum changes the menu monthly, serving up creative continental cuisine for every taste. On a recent visit, two friends and I eagerly shared samples from each other's plates, indulging in the Texas goat cheese and house made pate appetizers, followed by seared scallops over lentil purée, pan roasted halibut with pesto Parmesan risotto, and the most tender and flavorful pork cheeks braised with beer and molasses one could want. Kicking myself for not snapping pics during dinner, but definitely save room for dessert. The peanut butter crème brûlée was beyond heavenly! The cozy, uptown restaurant is equally suitable for a business dinner or date night. Highly recommend.

I love everything about Salum. The service is top notch and doting without feeling too much presence, the cozy ambiance and the food were spot on. Good ole standby but perfect for special occasions too

We have dinner at Salum about once every other year. It never disappoints. This time we went just to celebrate the holidays. Our entrees were the Scallops on a corn and pea risotto and the Grilled Beef Tenderloin. Both were outstanding.The atmosphere and decor are excellent. It really feels like you are in another city like New York or Paris.We'll be back again for another special meal.