Accolades

FD! Luxe

"The revamped Pyramid restaurant in downtown's Fairmont Dallas is indeed a natural wonder. Fairmont Dallas ups the wattage on its longtime eatery with a chic revamp, locavore chef and a roof top garden. Pyramid's elevated cuisine may soar along with the new décor but longtime patrons will feel right at home."

Dallas Morning News

"The talent here is evident...Foster occasionally intersperses cowboy brawn into his bevy of New American flavors, with some striking results. A square of venison pâté on the charcuterie plate should be tripled in size and served on its own. Its texture resembles deviled ham (not in an off-putting way) and the venison's gamey qualities remain pleasantly front-and-center. With an added swipe of house-made smoked tomato-apricot relish, even a tiny bite delivers a rush of flavors."

"the still-in-the-shell lobster meat atop the lobster mac ‘n' cheese was cooked juuust right"

"The dessert list's best two offerings: Meyer lemon sabayon, served in a tart shell alongside huckleberry compote and vanilla-bean-flecked ricotta, and churros with chocolate fondue."

Kim Harwell - Dallas Morning News

"Pyramid Restaurant in downtown's Fairmont Hotel has opened a chef's tasting room showcasing the cuisine of executive chef jW Foster. I was lucky enough to check it out earlier this week, and much of the seven-course tasting menu blew me away, including a luscious duck confit, black currant and pecan ravioli served atop five-spiced pear jam; salmon carpaccio with ribbons of shaved fennel and huckleberry-stone mustard vinaigrette; and a rhubarb sorbet scented with oranges and honey that was, perhaps, the meal's showstopper."

Citysearch

"Combine the 2008 debut of a Canadian chef, revamped menu and a modern interior design with an eco-friendly kitchen and rooftop garden, and a new legend is now stirring in the legendary Fairmont Hotel's Pyramid Restaurant."

Fort Worth Star Telegram

"Dallas' Pyramid is leisurely lunch perfection. An on-site garden and luscious, fresh fare make this gem in the Dallas Arts District the perfect place for a leisurely lunch."

10 Best.com

"Applauded for many years for its incredible cuisine and serene environment, The Fairmont's Pyramid Restaurant is better than ever. Outfitted with bronze, glass, walnut, mahogany, and lush fabrics, the contemporary Arts District restaurant gains added texture and form from dramatic organic art. The menu takes advantage of house-grown produce and homemade sauces, showcasing them in dishes like scallops with pancetta and chanterelles, a chili-rubbed rib-eye, Canadian lobster mac ‘n cheese, and a West Texas antelope chop with butternut-and-mascarpone tortellini and a mushroom fricassee. A stylish bar and a chef's tasting room provide other venues for entertaining."

Modern Luxury Dallas

"Foster's braised pork belly appetizer teamed a meltingly tender, tiny square of pork with a poached quail's egg. The yolk oozed into the meat which fell apart with the slightest pressure. Three delicately braised apple slices rested on a tart reduction of late harvest Riesling. The combo has to be the best bacon and eggs in town."

Women's Wear Daily

"The Fairmont Hotel's signature dining room has gotten more than just a facelift - it's a whole new restaurant. Floor-to-ceiling glass wine cases anchor the contemporary décor, and the new menu is largely Texas-grown, from exotic game to herbs from the rooftop garden. Chef jW Foster believes in simple preparations that allow flavors to shine, and he's so particular about mustard, pickles, sausage and sorbet that he makes them in house."

Gayot

"The Fairmont Dallas' restaurant unveils its modern design and cuisine with style. A comprehensive redesign of décor, menu and kitchen leadership results in a sleek and contemporary ambience and a Texas-inspired fresh market menu. Chef jW Foster infuses classic dishes with modern twists utilizing Texas-bred products and ingredients, including those gathered from his herb and vegetable garden on the hotel's terrace."