The Common Table

We came to The Common Table on a Wednesday night, and overall, it was a delightful experience. The space is intimate and cozy, creating a warm atmosphere for dinner or drinks. The only downside was that it happened to be trivia night. While some might enjoy that kind of energy, it's not really our thing--but that's just a personal preference.We sat at the bar and were lucky to be taken care of by an incredible bartendress. She was not only attentive but also engaging, holding a lovely conversation with us throughout the evening. When I asked for a recommendation, she suggested an off-the-menu dish: redfish with Parmesan risotto. Let me just say, it was absolutely phenomenal. The fish was perfectly cooked, and the risotto was creamy and flavorful--an amazing combination.My husband ordered the fish and chips. While he felt the fish was a bit overdone, he still enjoyed the dish overall. As someone who doesn't eat condiments, he skipped the tartar sauce, but I gave it a try and found it delicious.All in all, it was a pleasant dining experience. We're looking forward to coming back and trying more items from their menu. Highly recommend stopping by--especially if trivia night is your jam!

Dylan is my favorite bartender here. The ONE thing anyone wants from a bartender is conversation and she is so good at interacting with her guests. I'll be back just for her company. And the happy hour. The happy hour here is the best I've found in the area. And thank you common table for support others in the service industry with the SI menu. We appreciate you.

We walked in and were seated immediately. The ambiance was chill yet hip. They had some good music playing, football on the tvs and I really liked the variety of photos of music artists. Our waitress was really nice and helpful when they messed up my order.Cajun chicken 7/10: Two of the orders came out cold and had to be sent back and mine came out without the grits. But our waitress got all that taken care of. Flavor wise it was decent. The chicken was cooked well and the grits weren't stiff. Chicken and waffles 8/10: person enjoyed this dish overall. No real complaints. The portion was a decent size and the chicken had ok flavor.

First time at this location, enjoyed this one more than the Frisco location. Service was great, our server was attentive and present. The smash burger and country fried ribeye were both great! This casual spot is both comfy and vibrant.

Last night, my son and I decided to embark on a culinary adventure at Common Table in McKinney. It's a local American restaurant with a twist. We were super hungry, but rather than order a full meal, we skipped the main courses and dove straight into the world of appetizers, and boy, was it a delicious journey!First up, we shared the chicken bacon and avocado quesadillas. It was like a harmonious marriage between a chicken and an avocado, officiated by a tortilla. Next, we tackled the chicken wings, which my son devoured with the enthusiasm of a kid on Christmas morning. I swear, if those wings had been any better, they might have flown off the plate!The bang bang shrimp was our next conquest. It was so good, it had us doing a little happy dance in our seats, I think I may dream about the bang bang shrimp. But the real star of the evening was the chicken philly egg rolls. They were so amazing. . They came with a mellow dip that was awesome. I briefly considered proposing to them. If only they came with a diamond ring instead of dipping sauce!The service was top-notch, with our server being as attentive as a hawk eyeing its prey. The only hiccup in our otherwise perfect evening was the Cabernet, which was served cold. I mean, who knew wine could get the chills?In summary, this restaurant is a gem, it has a great feel to it, and removed you from McKinney and puts you in a zone or musical scenery and fun. The appetizers are so good, they might just make you forget about the main course. Just remember to bring a sweater for your wine!

Went there for lunch, not too busy. Had $20 fish and chips. Had tough time cutting it with knife because fish must have been frozen when deep fried because center was still cold and rubbery. Ordered $16 burger as replacement. But whole process extended my lunch. Paid for the burger but they did take the fish off the bill.

Came in for a late lunch, stood at the hostess stand for 10 minutes without being acknowledged. Then decided to sit in one of the open tables for another 10-15 minutes without anyone helping us. The restaurant was half empty and employees were walking around, interacting with each other and ignoring us. We left without being spoken to.

This is a vibey brunch spot for sure! Most of their menu is drinks. They have pretty cool mimosa towers you can get too! The music is great and they even have a dj. Everyone working was very friendly. We ordered an app of wings and then the chicken and waffles, short rib hash and then mimosas with 1 bottle house Champagne and pineapple juice. The food took a long time and they got my order wrong. They brought me out the blackened chicken with cheesy grits instead if the short rib hash. I tried it and i found it to be underwhelming. The grits didnt have any flavor and the chicken was just ok. The wings we got extra crispy with asian sauce. They were light on sauce and it was like white people asian - maybe. Not great. I tried a bite of the chicken and waffles my friend ordered and it was ok, not great. My short rib hash that eventually came out was really really good.I had a weird interaction with our server. Normally when a place makes the wrong food or drink they ask you if you want to keep it since they have to toss it anyway. Our server was like no i have to take it. I didn't think it was great but i would have eaten it later instead of having it thrown out. Anyway, i just thought that was weird and kind of shady.I got a free birthday shot so that was fun.

Love this spot! We have been here a few times during HH and they have AWESOME specials. In fact, part of me wants to go today because of the weather (12/8/2023 at 75 DEGREES?!?!)Ambiance - 5/5 - I have never been inside haha. We take our pup and sit outside. There is a turf area for the kids, so we go out there afterwards. There are other places to eat in this area as well.Staff - 5/5 - Very friendly, courteous and timely. They make sure we are good to go.Food/Drink - What we ordered:Drinks - Smoke & Mirrors - $7 HH - 5/5 - Comes out in with a glass lid on top to preserve the smoke. Great presentation and even better flavor. Must get if you are a drinker.Food - Daily Flatbread - $7 - Hopefully you go on a meat day, but can't beat a $7 flatbread.Chicken Quesadillas - $7 - 5/5 - HUGE Portion. Must get. Garlic Knot Chicken Parm Sliders - $7 - 3/5 - For the kiddos. Usually dry each time.Pretzel Bites - $7 - 4/5 - Nothing special, but recommend if you are a pretzel lover.Meatball - $7 - 4/5 - Wished it was a little bit bigger, but I do recommend. Chicken Philly Egg Rolls - $7 - 4.5/5 - Philly Steak egg roll style. I recommend.Ahi Tuna Tacos - $8 - 5/5 - Highly Recommend. Fried Pickles - $4 - 5/5 - nothing special. But CHEAP. Haven't went yet, but on Thursday is AYCE wings. Will need to check that out one day. I will upload their menu and additional food pics next time I am here. Because I will be coming back for sure.

Food was dope, but service was top notch. Brooke did a great job. Ask for her and get the shrimp appetizer, can't go wrong with either.