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Kayla Enright
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Kayla Enright
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Kayla Enright
Just when you thought Southlake’s dining scene couldn’t get any better, it just got another welcome jolt.
Part of the many exquisite updates from Coury hospitality inside The Elmore Hotel, Sagewind Restaurant & Lounge is quickly becoming the spot people are talking about. And not just because it's shiny and new, but because the food is genuinely memorable.
The dining room itself tells part of the story. Open to the hotel’s entrance lobby, it’s one of those spaces where people-watching becomes an unintentional bonus. During the day, the restaurant feels bright and easy, with a steady buzz of travelers and locals passing through; by night, it shifts into something softer and more intimate, with the kind of warm glow that makes you settle in for “just one more” course.
Still, as inviting as the space is, the real draw is what’s coming out of the kitchen. Executive Chef Brandon Williams brings a Modern American Fusion approach, but don't let that phrase scare you off. This isn't fussy, stacked-too-high food. Williams cooks with a balance of comfort and curiosity: Texas roots, global flavors and a style that feels refined without trying too hard.
The Dishes You'll Remember
If Sagewind ends up famous for something, it might be the Steak Frites. The steak is beautifully seared and served with house-made chimichurri. But the fries might just steal the spotlight. They're tossed with harissa and truffle, crisp-edged and addicting. It's a plate that feels familiar until it doesn't, which is exactly the point.
Seafood fans should head straight for the rainbow trout. It arrives with roasted heirloom carrots, heirloom cauliflower and a beurre blanc that's silky without being heavy. It's the kind of dish that sounds simple and straightforward, but lands with surprising elegance.
But even if you’re not in the mood for a full meal, the starters are where groups tend to linger. The calamari comes with crispy shishito peppers, lemon, and garlic aioli and disappears fast. The Spicy Tuna Crispy Sushi Rice is ideal for sharing, and the Maple Nashville Hot Chicken Lollipops perfectly hit the sweet-heat balance.
Breakfast Means Business
On weekday mornings, Sagewind belongs to the business set, travelers and locals alike. Especially now that there is a void in Town Square where Corner Bakery used to be. While the atmosphere is more laptops, coffee refills and people powering through meetings, it's the hearty and delectable breakfast favorites that have guests lining up for a coveted table. Case in point: the Croissant Breakfast Sandwich. It's stacked with farm-fresh eggs, applewood-smoked bacon and American cheese and served with perfectly crispy harissa breakfast potatoes.
Come the weekend, the energy shifts. Locals take over the dining room with date nights, girls' night outs and families sliding into booths for brunch. With the frequent sounds of live music, it somehow manages to feel cozy and buzzing at the same time.
If you're there for brunch, the French Vanilla Brioche is the thing to order: fried brioche with vanilla custard, raspberry dust and vanilla chantilly. The Elmore Breakfast Burger is just plain fun. This burger with gouda, gruyere, a fried egg and crispy bacon is messy in the best way - and kind of perfect with a mimosa.
What Sagewind does best is make you want to extend your stay. Maybe it's the lighting, maybe it's the cocktails, maybe it's the food that keeps surprising you, but it's easy to settle in, whether you're grabbing calamari before a heading to the hotel's swanky speakeasy, Social Outlaw, or staying for a three-course dinner.
It's early days for Sagewind, but it already feels like the kind of restaurant that will stick. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast, brunch or another round of those harissa truffle fries, there's something about this place that makes every visit feel like an occasion to remember.