Off The Hook
Southlake Reels In New Seaside Concept Pacific Table.
For the past decade, Pacific Table has been celebrating coastal cuisine with an emphasis on fresh ingredients, authentic flavors and classical cooking techniques. After expanding into Las Colinas in 2020, this fine dining restaurant has set its sights on Southlake.
Helmed by renowned restaurateur Felipe Armenta, Pacific Table is a seafood concept opening inside the former Redrock Canyon Grill. Offering a combination of oysters, sushi and signature seafood entrees, this elegant eatery originated from Far Out Hospitality, which manages several acclaimed restaurants throughout the Metroplex including Cowboy Prime, F1 Smokehouse, the Press Cafe, Le Margot and Maria’s Mexican Kitchen.
“We have been counting down the days to unveil the newest Pacific Table experience to the Southlake community,” Felipe says. “Far Out Hospitality is committed to pushing the boundaries of culinary excellence, and the Pacific Table expansion represents an exciting new chapter in our journey.”
Beautifully designed by Cohesive Design director Michelle Bushey, this deep dive embraces oceanic aesthetics with walls emphasizing black wood panel stains and gold-framed mirrors, while the dining room features rope and white tile column accents that is reminiscent of seafaring expeditions. The grand bar area also boasts a deep blue, black and white color scheme alongside a premium teak wood stain.
When you’re ready to dive into the cocktail program, there are plenty of bubbly and boozy beverages to choose from. The Pacific Gold Rush has an equally strong and sweet taste thanks to the Toki Japanese whisky and honey combination, while the Empress Sour leans into its zesty appeal with Empress 1908 Gin. Ladies Who Lunch is a fruity twist on the vodka cocktail with Deep Eddy Ruby Red and strawberries, and Armenta’s namesake margarita elevates the beloved libation with Socorro Blanco and Jalisco 1562. The bar also comes equipped with a variety of Japanese sakes such as Joto, Izumo Fuji and Watari Bune, not to mention the many wine, beer, champagne and cider options.
After you raise a toast to the occasion, dip into the diverse food menu, which is skillfully prepared by “MasterChef” judge and celebrity chef Graham Elliot. The starters all impart their own unique flavors whether it’s the wood-grilled edamame, the clam chowder, the poke, the crispy calamari or the jumbo shrimp cocktails. And when it’s time for the main course, Pacific Table has everything from sushi rolls to traditional fish plates.
The So Fire Roll delivers an impactful umami profile with blue crab and a butter truffle ponzu sauce, while the Margot Roll offers a refreshing bite of shrimp, jalapeno, cucumber and lemon zest. The roasted cedar plank Atlantic salmon is paired with a herbaceous rosemary dijon butter, while the San Francisco Cioppino sautees shellfish in an aromatic white wine tomato broth. For those craving handhelds, the California Burger packs its own kick with a helping of avocado and Anaheim peppers, as does the Korean chicken sandwich with its spicy coleslaw. Not to mention the featured fish and risotto du jour specials that are rotated in-house daily.
Your Pacific dining experience isn’t complete without dessert, and these sweet selections will satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth. You can’t go wrong with a classic favorite like the creme brulee or the ice cream sandwiches, but the yuzu lemon meringue imparts a strong tangy sensation that will have anyone wanting more. And if chocolate is more your fix, the s’mores pot de creme over-delivers with a heavenly combination of chocolate custard, graham cracker crumble and toasted marshmallow.
Whether you come for the coastal-inspired fare or the aquatic ambiance, Pacific Table is the catch you’ve been waiting for.