Medina Oven - Dallas

Medina's food is exceptional. The Med Rim Salad features a fantastic flavor combination with figs, orange slices, and cinnamon atop fresh spinach leaves. Both the lamb and seafood tagines were really tasty. For dessert, the chocolate cake and orange blossom crème brûlée were absolutely divine. Unfortunately, we did not have a positive experience with the service; they completely overlooked our table, and it took almost an hour for us to receive our drinks. However, we did eventually get all our meals, and everything was correct. We've dined at Medina many times before, and it's definitely a spot for a more relaxed meal. This instance of poor service is not typical for them, and we’re willing to give them another chance because we truly enjoy their food.

The service was somewhat slow. The portion sizes were quite small, particularly for the hummus, baklava, and cigar appetizers. Additionally, the prices were on the higher end. I recommend making a reservation if you plan to visit.

Finding the restaurant can be a bit tricky if you're not familiar with the area or are relying solely on GPS. On a positive note, they do validate parking, which was a nice touch. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere, making it perfect for small groups, though the seating area is somewhat limited. If you're a fan of Mediterranean cuisine, this place is definitely worth a visit. As for parking, there are three garages available, but street parking is limited.

The gf and I visited for lunch this last Sunday when it was 15° out and there was nobody else in the restaurant. I've actually been wanting to try this place for awhile and it's ridiculous it took me so long to come in considering I literally live two blocks away in victory park.Anyway, it was a warm, inviting atmosphere and the server immediately offered us delicious Moroccan mint tea which warmed us up and was delicious. From there we had the labnah with pita terrific) and both did the citrus marinated chicken. On top of the food being great and it being super cozy, the overall vibe was perfect in large part because of the music. It was a mix of Arabic, downtempo, chill house and instrumentals and it was perfect and relaxing.Will be back.

This is a favorite of ours when in downtown Dallas. The staff is wonderful, the food is excellent, really a hidden gem. The beef tenderloin tagine is amazing, and the olives, oh the olives ...