Gregory's Reviews & News
Here are some of the reviews published in the Dallas Morning News, GuideLive, Dallas Observer, Plano Profile, Pegasus News, as well as other papers and online publications.
Dallas Morning News, Guidelive.com Review
"Credit Gregory Moreaux for knowing how to tread successfully along that tenuous edge..."
"...the steamed mussels, a now-ubiquitous and often sloppily executed staple of the New American greatest-hits catalog. Prepared "Gregory's style," the zaftig specimens here become an aromatic expression of the Mediterranean: They wallow in a bisquelike cream sauce explosive with saffron. I mean, thwack! It's an energizing luxury to have the taste of that mysterious, piercing spice loll around on the taste buds so lucidly."
"Perhaps a menu of general appeal that encompasses French, Italian and New American concepts is wise. A veteran of several area restaurants, including III Forks, Cacharel and the Richardson outpost of Silver Fox, Mr. Moreaux has taken on a cozy space in the center of downtown Plano..."
"Gregory's Restaurant is a loft-like establishment in an uppish urban two-story building of brick construction in a historic downtown—a split-level charm offensive. Large glass windows. Rooftop patio with French door portals. Cobblestone streets. Yet it's in Plano. "
"the pinnacle of the Gregory's kitchen experience is a small plate: pan seared sea bass—an appetizer cum salad. A slab of fish, salted, peppered, cauterized (one side) in olive oil on a skillet, is oven-baked to completion. That fish is posted on a thick beefsteak tomato slice, rivulets of balsamic dressing and basil pesto ringing the bass-on-tomato pedestal. This dish is an amnesic against decades of pesto-balsamic New American clichés."
"Gregory's is one of the most distinctive dining spots north of LBJ—heck north of Northwest Highway when you think about it. It seems consciously nurtured to breed regulars—repeats to lunch, dinner, drink and nosh, and back again. What with its rooftop patio, its old brick charm, and its engaging use of cherries, to do otherwise would seem counterintuitive. If I could get my compass to recognize Plano polar north, I'd be a regular too."
"Fine dining is a common expression, but how often do we truly experience it? Well the Divas are here to tell you, we enjoyed uncommonly fine dining at Gregory’s. Located in historic downtown Plano, this venue is unlike any other. "
"...it became a personal favorite when he and his wife found it to be the perfect prelude to theater outings. (The Courtyard Theater is only blocks away, and DART light rail is within walking distance if you’re headed to the Eisemann.)"
"As usual, we decide to begin by ordering appetizers to enjoy while we study the menu. What, no appetizer menu at lunch? No problem, our server assures us. He disappears into the kitchen and, in just a matter of minutes, reemerges carrying two artfully arranged, custom-designed platters of food for our dining pleasure. "
"And, if you want, you could go right to the bread pudding dessert, which is outstanding!"
"We declare everything is cooked to perfection – there’s not a dud in the group. Red snapper, which can go from perfectly cooked to dry and rubbery in an instant, is moist and flaky; the sea bass is sweet and literally melts in the mouth; and the lamb chops are juicy and tender."
"Cindy agrees, “For the quality of the food, it is reasonably priced. And they will accommodate you if you want something special.” Barbara adds, “It would be perfect for someone on a diet because you could have them grill the fish and serve it with grilled vegetables and couscous so it’s very light. They are so accommodating.” "
"Went to a new place in Plano this week that Chowhounders may want to look into"
"Roasted Rack of Lamb served with roasted potatoes, ratatouille, baby carrots and red wine sauce...Perfectly cooked medium rare with an effusive taste of garlic which goes so well with lamb. They source their lamb from Australia."
"NY Cheese Cake with Strawberry-Mint coulee. Best cheesecake I have had in Dallas."
"There is no restaurant quite like this in Plano...". "With theatre, hundreds of ‘new urbanism’ apartments and condos, revival on 15th Street as classic American Main St., the future looks promising."
"...the feeling of dining in an historic townhome."
"Our excellent waiter gave us the leisurely pacing we had requested and took care of our wine needs as well."
"was throughly delighted with her penne pasta with shrimp, spinach, and feta cheese tossed in a basil butter sauce..."
"Oh and it doesn't hurt that your owner is happy to seat patrons himself, periodically check on their needs, and even take phone reservations quite cheerfully. In fact, I could probably count on one hand the number of DFW establishments where the service level is this good."
"Reserve your unstuffy little corner of French heaven soon..."
"Gregory's is still wonderful and I will continue to tell people about this restaurant. No matter what you order, it will be great. So give it a try and hope you enjoy it as much as I have."
"This has easily become my new favorite restaurant. The food is great. I want to try everything on the menu cause they all sound great. The decor is nice and very clean. The chef is amazing and the whole staff is wonderful. I visited 3 times already. I'm kinda picky when it comes to food. I only pay for what I can't make at home so to me this is well worth the drive or a train ride to down town Plano. Great food! "
"PLANO — In the past couple of years, the brick building at 1022 E. 15th Street in old downtown Plano has been a revolving door for restaurants, with two ill-fated places -- Massimiliano's and, before that, Dish -- coming and going in short order. But this time, oh this time, surely it will be different."
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Gregory's News
Happy Hour is now open everyday 5 - 7pm. Drink Specials Available.
Sunday Brunch will start on June 15th (Father's Day) and continue every Sunday from 10am - 3pm. Brunch Buffet, Choice of Omelettes, Pastries & Crepes.
Rooftop Patio Lounge is now welcoming you Saturday evenings in the upstairs Bar and Rooftop Patio for a relaxing Live Band Jazz Night or Live DJ House-Jazz Experience. Full Menu until 11pm and Tapas Menu until 2am.
Special Live Music Nights will occasionally be presented on Thursdaysand Fridays, visit this page for weekly updates.