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13420 N. Dallas Parkway Dallas, TX 75240

972-385-3114

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Dallas Observer
Recommended
Best Place to Pretend You're in Vegas
Award Winner 2007

Cuisine(s): American, Eclectic

Hours: Sun 10:45am-10pm, Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am

Price: $$, $$$
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, American Express, cash

Attire: Business Casual

Features: Smoking, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
Serving: Breakfast, Dinner, Late Night, Lunch

Reservations: Accepted

Parking: Lot Available, Valet

Description

Spawned by the same hatchery that brought the world The Cheesecake Factory, but with a potent Las Vegas insemination (note the contingent of huge angels mounted on the exterior wall curvature like medieval gargoyles and the gilded arches in the high ceilings), Grand Lux Cafe offers a menu as voluminous as a legal services bill with line items--burgers, Weiner schnitzel, steaks, fried chicken, angel food cake, eggs and bacon--that are just as diverse.

2007 | Best Place to Pretend You're in Vegas

As soon as you walk through the enormous double doors, you may as well be at the Venetian in Vegas. In fact, that's where the flagship location is. The restaurant is designed to evoke the opulent Old World cafes of France and Italy, which fits well with the Galleria, which was modeled after a center in Milan. Yet this is a quintessentially American restaurant, just as Vegas is a quintessentially American creation. The portions are vast, as is the dining room, with high, sweeping ceilings,... More »
2005 | Best Restaurant Temple Disguise

Grand Lux is a solemn cathedral--if you don't count the eggs Benedict and the servers scouting the floor with walkie-talkies. But in time these will be reverent, too. After all, chanting, long flowing robes and smoking heirlooms were strictly brothel before they went Notre Dame. Grand Lux is kind of holy, too, with lots of loud yellows, gas lanterns, glorious heavy metal, oversized banquette pews, art deco sconces fitted with cobalt blue balls and the marble tabletops. Marble planks the... More »

Disney Chicken

By Mark Stuertz | Thu, December 16, 2004

You can hear it, if you listen closely enough. Not the din of chitchat hanging in the high ceiling caverns like a thick blanket of smog, not the staccato of clashing flatware, but the jingle of coins muffled in plastic cups and the near-melodious ... More »
Let It Shine

By Mark Stuertz | Thu, April 08, 2004

Grand Lux Café, the upscale casual diner invented by Calabasas Hills, California-based The Cheesecake Factory Inc. , is being fitted into the Galleria in the north part of a pair of expansion wings flanking the Westin Hotel. The only other cities ... More »

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Mallory19 | Dallas, TX | 451 Reviews

| Fri, May 14, 2010

just like cheesecake! very good!
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JenniferC6 | Dallas, TX | 28 Reviews

| Sat, May 8, 2010

Just like Cheesecake Factory, the menu is intimidating. The asian nachos and the creme brulee are sure bets.
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JennRob | Dallas, TX | 201 Reviews

| Tue, June 15, 2010

huge menu with a ton of options

Main Menu

Small Salads

House Green Salad
organic greens and heirloom cherry tomatoes tossed in our roasted tomato-caramelized onion vinaigrette add shaft's blue cheese for an additional charge

Blue Cheese Salad
organic greens tossed with blue cheese dressing and topped with bacon, tomato, croutons and shaft's blue cheese crumbles

Iceberg Lettuce Wedge
with thousand island, bacon, tomato and grated egg

Greek Salad
feta cheese, heirloom cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives and lettuce tossed in our house vinaigrette

Spicy Calamari Salad
crispy calamari, organic greens, carrots, cucumber and green onions tossed with a delicious spicy vinaigrette

Roasted Beet And Goat Cheese Salad
organic greens, fresh roasted beets, goat cheese and toasted nuts tossed with a hazelnut-citrus dressing

Chopped Salad
grilled chicken, bacon, tomato, shaft's blue cheese, avocado, egg and greens tossed in our vinaigrette

Shaved Vegetable Salad
mixed greens with thin slices of asparagus, brussel sprouts, carrots, celery, radishes, red onion, avocado and parmesan with mustard vinaigrette

Grand Salads

Asian Chicken Salad
sliced chicken breast, crisp wontons, rice noodles, lettuce, napa cabbage, green onion and roasted almonds. tossed in our asian dressing

Sonoma Salad
crispy greens, grilled chicken, avocado, bacon, fresh corn, sweet dates, golden raisins, onions, goat cheese and glazed walnuts. tossed with our hazelnut-mustard vinaigrette

Polynesian Salad
grilled chicken breast tossed with mixed greens, red and yellow peppers, red onions, jicama, snap peas, cucumber, mango, macadamia nuts, cilantro and apricot-pineapple vinaigrette

Grilled Chicken And Avocado Salad
a fantastic salad of mixed greens, chicken, avocado, carrots and crisp tortilla strips tossed in our citrus-honey dressing and peanut vinaigrette

Southwestern Salad
chicken breast, fresh corn, black beans, tortilla strips, avocado and pepper-jack cheese tossed in a honey-lime vinaigrette

Grand Cobb Salad
a top shelf cobb salad with chicken, bacon, avocado, heirloom cherry tomatoes, shaft's blue cheese and grated egg tossed in our roasted tomato vinaigrette

Seared Rare Ahi Tuna Salad
with romaine, radicchio, frisee and avocado tossed in our vinaigrette

Seafood Salad
lump crab, shrimp, avocado, tomato, corn, green beans, egg, celery and green onion over a bed of crisp romaine tossed with our "louis" dressing

Manhattan Salad
a chopped salad with romaine lettuce, asparagus, tomato, white beans, fresh beets, red onion, peas, lentils and assorted vegetables all tossed in our house vinaigrette and your choice of: vegetables and cheese, white albacore tuna, fresh turkey, avocado and cheese, jumbo shrimp and chicken

Steaks
We Serve The Finest, Prime, U.s.d.a. Choice Or Certified Angus Beef, Corn-fed And Aged Up To Four Weeks For Flavor, Then Seasoned And Broiled At 1600 Degrees To Seal In The Juices.

Prime Top Sirloin
garlic-herb butter. served with potato or vegetable

Filet Mignon
served with potato or vegetable

Rib Eye Steak
served with potato or vegetable

Maui Rib Eye Steak
grilled aged certified angus beef® with our 24 hour tropical island marinade. served with your choice of potato or vegetable

Sandwiches

Santa Barbara Chicken Sandwich
a grilled breast of chicken with bacon, avocado and melted cheese on a grilled bun. served with an organic green salad or french fries.

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
crispy coated chicken breast with our spicy buffalo sauce and melted cheese. served on a bun with an organic green salad or french fries.

Spicy Flat Bread Chicken Sandwich
grilled chicken breast topped with pepper-jack cheese, avocado-corn salsa, red onion, lettuce, tomato and mayo on our grilled flatbread. served with an organic green salad or french fries.

Grand Club Sandwich
freshly roasted turkey, crisp applewood smoked bacon, arugula, tomato and mayonnaise on toast. served with an organic green salad or french fries.

Blt Sandwich
crisp applewood smoked bacon, tomato, bibb lettuce and mayo on toasted country wheat bread. served with an organic green salad or french fries.

Chicken Salad Sandwich
chunks of chicken breast with celery, green onion and mayonnaise on whole wheat bread with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. served with an organic green salad or french fries.

Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich
slow roasted short ribs, caramelized onion and creamy melted cheese on grilled country bread. served with an organic green salad or french fries.

The Pastrami Reuben
warm pastrami topped with sauerkraut or cole slaw, swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on grilled rye. served with an organic green salad or french fries

Sandwiches - Slow Roasted Pork Sandwiches

The Modern Cuban
roast pork, prosciutto, swiss cheese, mayonnaise and mustard, kicked up with our jalapeño-pickle relish on a grilled roll

Spicy Carnitas
shredded roast pork with avocado, tomatoes, marinated onions, cilantro, black beans and a spicy red chile sauce on a warm toasted roll

Carolina B.b.q.
slow roasted pork, honey-chipotle b.b.q. sauce and cole slaw on a grilled bun. served with peanut cole slaw

Fresh Fish & Seafood

Jumbo Fried Shrimp
served with peanut cole slaw and french fries

Miso Glazed Salmon
served with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables

Mediterranean Mahi Mahi
crusted fresh mahi mahi with roasted tomato, artichoke, capers, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. served over mashed potatoes

Salmon Three Ways
fresh salmon prepared in three styles; soy glazed with shiitake mushrooms, horseradish crusted with asparagus and almond ginger with green beans and beurre blanc

Shrimp Scampi
sauteed with white wine, lemon, garlic, fresh tomato, basil, parsley and a touch of cream. served with pasta

Cedar Planked B.b.q. Salmon
roasted on a cedar plank and glazed with sweet and spicy b.b.q. sauce. served with mashed potatoes, corn succatash and crispy onion rings

Grilled Shrimp Skewers
jumbo shrimp skewered with applewood smoked bacon, zucchini, onions and tomatoes. served on top of parsley white rice

Wood Grilled Fresh Market Fish Of The Day
served with potato and vegetable

Crispy Fish & Chips
always fresh! tempura style - served with peanut cole slaw, french fries and our own tartar sauce

Wood Grilled Trout
fresh ruby trout with your choice of potato and vegetable. served with tartar sauce

Vegetable Dishes & Accompaniments

Crispy Sesame Tofu
served with stir-fried vegetables in our spicy szechuan orange sauce and steamed rice

Vegetables As A Meal
served with steamed white rice and a tasting of any four of the vegetable accompaniments below

French Fries

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Jalapeño-cheese Cornbread

Baked Potato
served after 5pm

Green Beans

Braised Red Cabbage

Glazed Carrots

Broccoli Or Broccolini

Snap Peas

Brussels Sprouts

Fresh Spinach

Asparagus

Sauteed Wild Mushrooms

Steamed White Rice

Brown Rice

Pasta and Noodles

Pasta Pomodoro
spaghettini tossed with sauteed organic heirloom cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, parmesan cheese and a tomato sauce

Pasta Telephono
a rich tomato sauce with a dash of cream and melted mozzarella cheese. baked and topped with toasted bread crumbs

Fettuccini Alfredo
tossed in a rich parmesan cream sauce. also available with chicken

Pasta Fresca
corkscrew pasta tossed with roasted eggplant, heirloom cherry tomatoes, asparagus, broccoli, peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, garlic, olive oil and parmesan

Pasta Carbonara
imported spaghettini pasta tossed with smoked bacon, peas, a touch of garlic and a parmesan cream sauce. a classic combination!

Pasta With Chicken, Sun-dried Tomato And Mushrooms
tossed with sun-dried tomato, fresh mushrooms, garlic, cream and parmesan cheese

Pasta With Grilled Chicken, Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella
light and fresh. topped with roasted tomatoes and a touch of garlic

Rustic Lasagna
pasta layered with fresh mushrooms, chicken, spinach and cheese, all covered in a creamy roasted tomato sauce

Sunday Night Pasta
made fresh every day! a rich slow-simmered meat sauce with chunks of beef short rib, steak, fresh mushrooms, onions, garlic and parmesan cheese. served over spaghettini

Rustic Pizza

Four Cheese Pizza
fresh mozzarella, imported parmesan, romano, fontina cheeses and tomato sauce

Margherita
with fresh tomato, basil and mozzarella

Pepperoni
mozzarella and tomato sauce

B.b.q. Chicken
smoked gouda, red onion, cilantro and b.b.q. sauce

Sausage, Pepperoni & Mushrooms
italian sausage, pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese

Fire Roasted Vegetable
grilled eggplant, zucchini, artichokes, peppers, onions, tomatoes, basil, goat and mozzarella cheeses. kalamata olives on request

Thai Chicken
grilled chicken, spicy peanut sauce, bean sprouts, carrots, green onion, basil, cilantro and mozzarella

Prosciutto And Arugula
la quercia prosciutto, arugula, heirloom cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and parmesan cheese

Wild Mushroom & Asparagus
roasted mushrooms, asparagus, fresh herbs, garlic and mozzarella cheese

Mini Pizzas

Classic Cheese
fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil

Mushroom And Goat Cheese
fresh mushrooms, goat cheese, parmesan, shallots, garlic and herbs

Tomato And Fresh Mozzarella
cherry tomatoes, garlic, mozzarella, fontina and parmesan cheeses

Buffalo Chicken
chicken breast, spicy buffalo sauce, cheese, celery and blue cheese

Grand Casual Cuisine

Crispy Caramel Chicken
crispy battered pieces of chicken breast in a spicy thai caramel sauce with mushrooms, onions, red chile peppers, garlic and ginger. served with rice

Cajun Shrimp & Chicken Jambalaya
sauteed with peppers, onions and tasso in a delicious spicy sauce. served with white rice

Chicken Enchiladas
three warm corn tortillas filled with spicy chicken covered with cheese, sour cream and two sauces; tomatillo and ranchero. served with black beans and spanish rice.

Pan Roasted Chicken Breast
marinated with herbs and served with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables

Chicken Parmesan
a chicken breast coated with parmesan bread crumbs and covered with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. served with pasta

Madeira Chicken
sauteed chicken breast topped with asparagus, mozzarella and our fresh mushroom-madeira sauce. served with mashed potatoes

Shaking Beef
southeast asian inspired! pieces of beef tenderloin, red and green onions sauteed with a mildly spicy marinade. served with steamed white rice

Chicken Royale
lightly breaded sauteed chicken breasts served over a white wine butter sauce with mashed potatoes, green beans and herbed carrots

Lemon Chicken Piccata
sauteed chicken breast with creamy lemon sauce, mushrooms, artichoke and capers. served with pasta

Indochine Shrimp And Chicken
a fusion dish of chinese and indian flavors. jumbo shrimp, chicken, onions and sweet ginger all sauteed in a delicious spicy sauce of curry, plum wine and a little cream topped with sun-dried cherries and apricots. served with white rice

Jamaican Pork Tenderloin
with black beans, mashed sweet potatoes, rice and very spicy jamaican black pepper sauce. topped with cool mango salsa

Braised Pot Roast
cooked low and slow until perfectly tender. served with mashed potatoes, vegetables and horseradish sauce

Wood Grilled Pork Chop
a thick-cut pork chop served with mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts and sauteed apples

Grand Casual Cuisine - Grand Combination Platters

Chicken Royale And Shrimp Scampi

Shaking Beef And Caramel Chicken

Chicken Parmesan And Shrimp Scampi

Chicken Royale And Short Ribs

House Favorites

Chicken Pot Pie
chunks of chicken breast, carrots, peas, pearl onions and mushrooms in a creamy sauce. with our housemade crust

Salisbury Chopped Steak
old-fashioned chopped steak combined with onions, mushrooms and garlic, served with mashed potatoes, brown gravy and fresh vegetables

Southern Fried Chicken
fresh all natural free range one-half chicken fried to a crisp golden brown. served with mashed potatoes and cole slaw

Slow-roasted Chicken
half a free-range chicken served with mashed potatoes, sauteed heirloom cherry tomatoes and natural chicken jus

B.b.q. Chicken
wood grilled half a free-range chicken glazed with our b.b.q. sauce. served with french fries, peanut cole slaw and jalapeño-cheese cornbread

B.b.q. Pork Ribs
falling off the bone tender! baby back ribs glazed with our b.b.q. sauce and served with french fries and cole slaw

B.b.q. Chicken & Rib Combo
half a free-range chicken and a half rack of our fork tender pork ribs. served with french fries, peanut cole slaw and jalapeño-cheese cornbread

Grand Delux Burgers

Delux Drive-in Burger
chargrilled certified angus beef with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles and mayonnaise. served with an organic green salad or french fries.

The Chop House Burger
a 10 oz. certified angus beefburger. served with an organic green salad or french fries. add your choice of cheddar, american, blue or havarti cheeses, bacon, avocado or sauteed mushrooms for an additional charge.

The Bacon-cheese Burger
our chop house burger with crisp applewood smoked bacon, melted american cheese, grilled onions and mayonnaise

Avocado-chipotle Cheeseburger
our chop house burger topped with fresh avocado, fire-roasted poblano peppers, melted cheese, chipotle mayonnaise and cilantro

Grand Lux Burger Melt
our chop house burger on grilled parmesan cheese bread with lots of cheddar cheese, grilled onions and thousand island dressing. served with an organic green salad or french fries.

Wild Mushroom “burger”
a meatless “burger” made from a combination of portabella, shiitake, crimini and button mushrooms blended with a little garlic, cheese and fresh thyme. served on a bun with an organic green salad or french fries.

Grilled Ahi Tuna Burger
grilled “au poivre” style on a bun. served with an organic green salad or french fries.

The Max Burger
our chop house burger topped with cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, sauteed mushrooms, onions and roasted short ribs. served with an organic green salad or french fries.

Veggie Burger
our house-made veggie “burger” made with farro, brown rice, black beans and fresh beets. served on a toasted bun with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise add crushed avocado $2.00 extra

Garlic-blue Cheese Burger
our chop house burger with crisp applewood smoked bacon, garlic-blue cheese aioli, grilled onions and arugula

Baked Fresh In Our Own Bakery

Banana Vanilla Wafer Pudding
a southern favorite! creamy banana pudding layered with fresh banana and crisp vanilla wafers. served with chocolate-peanut dipped frozen banana

Warm Sticky Bun Bread Pudding
served with whiskey sauce, sugared pecans and whipped cream

Fresh Strawberry Shortcake
a warm sugar topped shortcake filled with fresh strawberries and vanilla ice cream. topped with whipped cream

Creme Brulee Duo
delectably smooth and silky. one classic vanilla and the other deep chocolate. finished with a crunchy sugary top

Key Lime Pie
baked fresh with a graham-pecan crust. topped with fresh whipped cream

Red Velvet Cake
a southern classic with cream cheese frosting

“the Best” Carrot Cake
citrus cream cheese icing

Deep Dark Fudge Cake
fudgy chocolate frosting

Cupcake Collision
rich chocolate cupcakes collide with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream

Butterscotch Caramel Pudding
rich, creamy butterscotch pudding topped with whipped cream, house-made caramel nut popcorn and a chocolate chip pecan cookie

Create Your Own Cupcakes
four freshly baked chocolate cupcakes with an assortment of frostings and toppings to create the best cupcakes you’ve ever made

Famous Cheesecakes

Original

Fresh Strawberry

Dulce De Leche Caramel Cheesecake

Oreo Cheesecake

White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake

Baked To Order Desserts
Our Special Baked To Order Desserts Take About 30 Minutes To Prepare. So They Can Be Properly Served, We Request You Order Them With Your Entree.

Molten Chocolate Cake
with a melted chocolate center. served with vanilla ice cream

New Orleans Beignets
served warm with three sauces

Roasted Pineapple Upside-down Cake
served with vanilla ice cream and macadamia nuts

Warm Rustic Apple Pie
baked when you order it! flaky sugared crust filled with fresh apples and topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel

A Box Of Warm Homemade Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
a freshly baked dozen. take the rest home!

Peach Cobbler
hot from the oven! served with vanilla ice cream and pecans

Looking for another city?

Grand Lux Cafe

13420 N. Dallas Parkway Dallas, TX 75240

972-385-3114

Description

2007 | Best Place to Pretend You're in Vegas

2005 | Best Restaurant Temple Disguise

Disney Chicken

By Mark Stuertz | Thu, December 16, 2004

Let It Shine

By Mark Stuertz | Thu, April 08, 2004

Mallory19 | Dallas, TX | 451 Reviews

JenniferC6 | Dallas, TX | 28 Reviews

JennRob | Dallas, TX | 201 Reviews

People Who Like Grand Lux Cafe

Looking for another city?

Grand Lux Cafe

13420 N. Dallas Parkway Dallas, TX 75240

972-385-3114

Description

2007 | Best Place to Pretend You're in Vegas

2005 | Best Restaurant Temple Disguise

Disney Chicken

By Mark Stuertz | Thu, December 16, 2004

Let It Shine

By Mark Stuertz | Thu, April 08, 2004

Mallory19 | Dallas, TX | 451 Reviews

JenniferC6 | Dallas, TX | 28 Reviews

JennRob | Dallas, TX | 201 Reviews

People Who Like Grand Lux Cafe

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