Eclair Bistro - McKinney

I recommend Eclair Bistro with hesitations. We went on a Saturday night in the early dinner hour. Many of the wines on the wine list were not available because the waiter said we were from them because our order did not arrive this week. We chose a wine that was good and cheap....but the waiter broke the cork in half while he tried to pull it out. He left the cork on the table and I didn't know he broke in half until I found a small piece of cork in my glass. I should've figured this out and sent the wine back. But I no longer found a cork in my glass, and my wife didn't find any in her so good end. We were also told that Aaron Thomas was sick of the Exec cook and Mom and Dad were on the back that made cooking. That came to the question whether the restaurant had changed hands because we had not seen Aaron's mother or father in the dining room; what we have seen in the past. My wife's beef dish was perfect; my lamb was extremely boiled and had to be sent back. It was withdrawn, no questions returned and came back boiled better, but still on the rare side; even for lamb that should have a pink center. Also some deserts were not available in the menu. We chose the lemon cake and it was excellent. So up and down, and I'd hesitate to go back. Music was also loud in the dining area and would have preferred it a little less.

I was a little worried after reading other reviews, but everything else in downtown was already booked and we had tickets for the musical at MPAC. We were immediately welcomed by the hostess and our reservation was confirmed. The ambience was very unique in downtown, but the music was a little loud. (The restaurant was not very crowded so that more people can help. Our server (Camille was very helpful to explain the menu and make recommendations. She did a great job to keep my waterglass full (which is never a simple task and our meals were hot and prompt. The Crab Cakes were delicious, and the Steak Oscar was perfectly seasoned. We will definitely come back.

Has not loved the new menu, no longer my favorite wine (Gundlach Bundshu), they were from crabcakes and do not do any substitutions on the menu. As one of our favorite restaurants.

Food is delicious. I have never been disappointed in the food and my most recent visit was equally wonderful in that regard. The service however, is not so great. Although the servers are quite friendly and really try , they just don 't pull off very good service. Very slow in getting drinks and all courses. One drink came about 20 minutes after it was ordered. Meals were not brought out all at the same time. Minor, I know, but it wasn 't that crowded so this should have been quite easy. The food is so good, I 'll still continue to go back and recommend it to others!

Limited menu. Poor wine selection by the glass. Service was slow