Nodding Donkey Uptown

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    $$ Barbeque, Sports Bars, Tex-Mex
    Open11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    2900 Thomas Ave

    Dallas, TX 75204

    Uptown

    Mon

    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

    Tue

    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

    Wed

    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

    Thu

    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

    Fri

    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Sat

    • 10:30 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

    Sun

    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    About the Business

    Sports bar in Uptown Dallas with plenty of TVs and patio seating. Serving tex-mex, game day classics and pizza from Social Pie.

    Ask the Community

    • Q:

      Can I reserve a space? I have clients arriving for a conference on Sunday 9/10. Can I reserve an area to watch the Sunday night football game.

      A:

      Hello John, We normally don't save tables during football season; but on occasion we can make an exception. This being a Cowboy game we have to follow our standard rule… more

      Jonathan C., Business Owner 
      8 months ago
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      Do you have a pool table?

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      Hello Eric, We do not have pool tables at the Nodding Donkey. However our sister store on Maple Avenue - Maple Landing at 5855 Maple Ave, 75235 does have pool tables in… more

      Jonathan C., Business Owner 
      1 year ago

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      This is one of my favorite spots for sports. The outdoor seating is sidewalk style and the inside is not so fancy nor dive bar is, perfectly in between. Ole Miss watch parties all the t

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      India W.

      Dec 1, 2022

      Chris, thank you for joining us at the Donkey! We appreciate your review and your business!

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      Collin H.
      78704 (South Austin), Austin, TX
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      Apr 21, 2024

      Alright here is the deal with nodding donkey.... It's a good vibe, lots of TVs with games always on, also has an outdoor patio which is nice for bringing a pup.

      But here is the bad... they serve beer in plastic cups... this isn't a college bar but treats its customers as so, with a bouncer at the door at 5pm checking IDs as if it's a uni bar. I'm well over 21, but word to management... please buy some glass and serve your drinks cold. Stop polluting the earth with plastics cups just so you can make a margin.

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      Rashid B.
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      Sep 19, 2023

      Great local sports bar with awesome service! The food is amazing and large portions! Enjoyed different drinks while watching some games! Loud environment that just attracts you to come in from blocks away! Will surely come again!!

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      India W.

      Sep 21, 2023

      Rashid, thank you for stopping into the Donkey! We love to hear your feedback, and hope you stop by again soon!

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      Anna L.
      Santee, CA
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      Apr 8, 2024

      First time Nodding Donkey guest. Rhonda the bartender was absolutely amazing. The service was incredible and the drinks were delicious. I will be taking all my friends here for the next happy hour. Great people great music fun for everyone.

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      India W.

      Apr 9, 2024

      Anna, thank you for the glowing review! We are so thrilled to hear your kind words about Rhonda, and will be sure to pass that along to her! We hope to see you again soon!

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      Kerri D.
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      Nov 27, 2023

      All in all, I enjoy the donk and go there frequently. I love the sports bar atmosphere and it's fun to watch games. The pizza is fantastic as well as many other menu items. My only complaint is the service. I have been there countless times to extremely subpar service. I have waited at a table for over 10 minutes numerous times before anyone greeted me. We had to ask a group is servers who were sitting around a few times if someone could serve us. Some of the waitstaff seem to not want to be there at all and it shows in their lack of enthusiasm on providing the best service. If the service would improve, even marginally, this place would get 5 stars easily. Management, please do something about this.

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      May 25, 2023

      Great place to come in to watch a game! Come in early though because it does get packed and parking can get hard. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Tons of specials too depending on the day. Didn't get to try the food but looked decent to me. Great service too considering how busy it got!

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      India W.

      Jun 2, 2023

      Thank you for taking the time out to hang with us at the Donkey! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to having you out again in the future!

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      Shaun B.
      Miami, FL
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      Jul 4, 2023

      Great food and service .. Lola was amazing
      had the pastor tacos so so good ... This place is a must

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      India W.

      Jul 7, 2023

      Thank you for stopping into the Donkey, Shaun! We appreciate your feedback!

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      Philip B.
      Dallas, TX
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      Sep 9, 2023

      Love the feel of this place. It's just a sports bar that lets you drink. Excellent selection of bourbons, attentive service. Nothing particularly bad about this place - could easily turn into a regular for me.

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      India W.

      Sep 12, 2023

      Philip, thank you for the positive rating and review! We hope to earn that extra star from you during your next visit with us!

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      Adarsh D.
      Dallas, TX
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      Apr 28, 2023

      I completely agree with the reviews of this establishment because I frequently pass it while out on a stroll and see so many people enjoying themselves there. I made the decision to go there as a result, and I did. After it was initially great, the servers started to be invasive. They started asking to clear the table while I hadn't completed eating, and when my wife hadn't finished her drink, they returned to retrieve the glasses and also picked it up, which was the second warning. I thought this place was great, but after my wife and I had a poor experience there because they didn't act appropriately, I don't want to go again. I nevertheless left a big a tip.

      As I don't want to be a thorn in anyone's rose-filled garden, I'm still only giving three stars.

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      Kelly H.
      Dallas, TX
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      Dec 14, 2023

      Love this place! Lola and Logan were the best servers ever! Attentive, kind and efficient! Love the happy hour deals! Get the chicken tenders- they are amazing!

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      India W.

      Dec 20, 2023

      Kelly, thank you for the positive rating and review! We appreciate your business!

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