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Medina Oven & Bar

Item: Medina Oven & Bar
Author: Ilene Jacobs

Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Moroccan

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

Moroccan-Mediterranean cuisine is what's going down at Medina Oven, a sexy, dimly lit spot tucked away in the urban area of Victory Park. The offerings run the gambit from dips and mezzes to grilled brochettes, wood-fired pizzas (think kefta, caramelized onions and mozzarella) pastillas and tagines. Be sure to order a specialty cocktail, which includes Mediterranean twists on martinis, mojitos and margaritas. The orange blossom créme brulée is also a must. The best part? Most everything on the dinner menu rings in at $20 or less. It's easy to see why this place is packed nearly every night.

Address:

2304 Victory Park Lane
Dallas, TX 75219

Phone:

214-979-0003

Website:

medinadallas.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Ilene Jacobs
Dallas Local Expert

Restaurants near American Airlines Center: "Best bets on getting a table here are to reserve online with Open Table in advance. Note that there's valet parking offered during events at American Airlines Center."

Best for Restaurants near American Airlines Center Because: When you want to add a little spice to your evening out, Medina Oven & Bar is the place to go.

Lunch Menu
- Oven Crisp Phyllos
  
  Baby Spinach & Preserved Lemon
  
  garlic, spinach, green olives ($6.00)
  
  Shrimp & Shermoula
  
  fresh tomato and harissa-aioli ($7.00)
  
  Goat Cheese & Harissa
  
  sour cream, cilantro and sun-dried tomatoes ($7.00)
  
  Mixed Platter to Share
  
  hummus dip, smoked eggplant dip, roast pepper-tomato dip, harissa dip, marinated moroccan green olives, baked pita ($12.00)
- Salads
  
  Medina Salad
  
  baby greens, cucumber, grape tomato, fennel, balsamic vinaigrette ($6.00)
  
  Med-Rim Salad
  
  spinach, poached figs, toasted almonds, cinnamon-spiced orange, feta, honey-lemon vinaigrette ($7.00)
  
  Casablanca Salad
  
  arugula, beetroot, golden raisins, grape tomatoes, pine nuts, gorgonzola, pomegranate vinaigrette ($8.00)
  
  Ras Ei Hanout Calamari Salad
  
  tomato-Shermoula spice melange, mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette ($8.00)
  
  Shrimp Couscous Salad
  
  chilled couscous, shrimp with fez spices, asparagus, gold raisins, tomatoes, cucumber, pine nuts, citrus-mint vinaigrette ($10.00)
- Pizza Oven
  
  New World Pizza
  
  virgin olive oil, garlic, asparagus, artichoke hearts, mozzarella, Roma tomato, arugula, feta, argana oil drizzle ($9.00)
  
  Rosemary Chicken Pizza
  
  pesto, mozzarella, goat cheese, green olives, fresh basil ($10.00)
  
  Shrimp Pizza
  
  virgin olive oil, preserved lemon, spices, mozzarella, roasted red onion, Moroccan green olives ($11.00)
  
  Oregano-Fennel Lamp Sausage Pizza
  
  tomato, feta, peppers, red onions, mozzarella, olives ($12.00)
- Oven & Grill
  
  Chicken Sandwich
  
  house spices, garlic, herbs, tomato, onion, baby spinach, Harissa-aioli, fruit-salad ($7.00)
  
  Medina Burger
  
  cumin, paprika, onions, garlic, baby spinach, tomato, feta-mayo, roasted flat tomato ($8.00)
  
  Kefta Tagine
  
  braised lean ground beef meatballs, house spice, herbs, garlic-tomato sauce ($9.00)
  
  Tenderloin Beef Brochettes
  
  house spice, herbs, served on couscous ($10.50)
  
  Marrakesh Chicken Breast
  
  market spices, shallots, Moroccan olives, preserved lemon-saffron sauce, roasted flat potatoes ($11.00)
  
  Salmon Tagine
  
  poached carrots, bell peppers, Shermoula-tomato sauce, roasted flat potatoes ($12.00)
  
  Andalusian Scallop Brochettes
  
  spices, lemon, herbs, served on couscous ($13.00)
- Side Dish
  
  Seasonal Vegetables
  
  with olive oil and Moroccan spices ($5.00)
  
  Seven Vegetables Couscous
  
  with braised vegetables and coriander-saffron broth ($5.00)
- Dessert
  
  Ice Cream
  
  mint and vanilla-cinnamon-raisin ($5.00)
  
  Chocolate Marquise
  
  genoise, ganashe, baked hazelnut ($6.00)
  
  Orange Blossom Creme Brulee
  
  with fresh seasonal berries ($6.00)
  
  Seasonal Berries
  
  fresh mixed berries, whipped cinnamon cream ($7.00)
Dinner Menu
- Dips and Spreads
  
  Harissa
  
  pepper-tomato puree, cumin, paprika, cayenne, herbs, lemon ($4.50)
  
  Moroccan Marinated Olives
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Hummus
  
  fresh chick-pea tahini, garlic, lemon ($5.50)
  
  Roast Pepper & Tomato
  
  cumin, fresh coriander, ginger, lemon ($5.50)
  
  Smoked Egg Plant
  
  garlic-saffron tomato confit, cilantro,white vinegar ($5.50)
  
  Mixed Platter to Share
  
  four spreads, marinated moroccan green olives, baked pita ($16.00)
  
  Poached Calamari
  
  in Ras El hanout & drenched in shermoula tomato puree, seafood spices, garlic, cilantro, fresh lemon juice sauce, served on mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette ($10.50)
- Oven Crisp Phyllos
  
  Shrimp and Shermoula
  
  fresh tomato, Harissa-Aioli ($8.00)
  
  Baby Spinach & Preserved Lemon
  
  garlic, spinach, green olives ($8.00)
  
  Goat Cheese & Harissa
  
  sour cream, cilantro, sun-dried tomatoes ($9.00)
  
  Moroccan Beef Cigars
  
  cumin, paprika, garlic, onion and parsley with tomato-garlic sauce ($8.00)
- Grilled Brochettes (Skewers)
  
  Citrus Marinated Chicken
  
  shallots, ginger, garlic, herbs,saffron, served on tomato-cucumber salad ($8.00)
  
  Merguez Lamb Sausage
  
  oregano, fennel, served on warm couscous ($8.00)
  
  Andalusian Shrimp
  
  spices, garlic, herbs and lemon servedon saffron basmati rice ($9.50)
  
  Tenderloin of Beef Filet
  
  house spice, herbs served on tomato-cucumber salad ($9.00)
- Salads
  
  Medina Salad
  
  baby greens, cucumber, grape tomato, olives, fennel, balsamic vinaigrette ($7.00)
  
  Med-Rim Salad
  
  spinach, poached figs, toasted almonds,cinnamon-spiced orange, feta, honey-lemon vinaigrette ($8.00)
  
  Casablanca Salad
  
  arugula, beetroot, golden raisins, grape tomatoes, pine nuts, gorgonzola, pomegranate vinaigrette ($9.00)
- Side Dishs
  
  Seasonal Vegetables
  
  with olive oil & moroccan spices ($7.50)
  
  Seven Vegetable Couscous
  
  with braised vegetables andcoriander-saffron broth ($6.50)
- Pizza Oven
  
  New World Pizza
  
  virgin olive oil, garlic, asparagus, artichoke hearts, mozzarella, roma tomato, arugula, feta, argana oil drizzle ($11.00)
  
  Rosemary Chicken Pizza
  
  pesto, mozzarella, goat cheese, green olives, fresh basil ($12.00)
  
  Shrimp Pizza
  
  virgin olive oil, preserved lemon, spices, mozzarella, roasted red onion, moroccan green olives ($13.00)
  
  Oregano-Fennel Lamb Sausage Pizza
  
  tomato, feta, peppers, red onions, mozzarella, olives ($13.00)
- Oven Roasted Entrees
  
  Beef Tenderloin Tagine
  
  almonds, poached prunes,sesame, roasted potatoes, honey-ginger-saffron glaze ($23.00)
  
  Tangier's Seafood Pastilla
  
  filled flaky phyllo Moroccanpie-style with melange of poached & seared tilapia, shrimp,spices, herbs, lemon and saffron vermicelli ($19.00)
  
  Seven Vegetable Couscous
  
  braised vegetables, coriander saffron broth ($15.00)
  
  Marrakesh Chicken Breast
  
  market spices, shallots,Moroccan olives, preserved lemon-saffron sauce, roasted flat potatoes ($17.00)
  
  Sea Bass Tagine
  
  carrots, bell peppers, Shermoula-tomatosauce, roasted flat potatoes ($25.00)
  
  Ras El Hanout Lamb Chops Tagine
  
  spices, balsamic vinaigrette reduction, herbed potatoes, goat cheese ($29.50)
  
  Imperial Fez Seafood Couscous
  
  scallops & shrimp, spice mix & herbs served on warm couscous with cinnamon apricots, asparagus, toasted pine nuts, golden raisins ($21.00)
- Dessert
  
  Moroccan Mint Tea
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Chocolate Marquise
  
  genoise, ganashe, baked hazelnut ($7.00)
  
  Ice Cream
  
  mint and vanilla-cinnamon-raisin ($6.00)
  
  Orange Blossom Crème Brulée
  
  fresh seasonal berries ($7.00)
  
  Seasonal Berries
  
  fresh mixed berries, whipped cinnamon cream ($7.50)
- Sexy Drinks
  
  Marrakesh Mint Tea Martini
  
  Grey Goose, mint tea, orange blossom water, fresh lime ($9.00)
  
  Caramel-Fig Martini
  
  Grey Goose, fresh lemon,roasted fig, caramel swirl ($9.00)
  
  Pomecello Martini
  
  Grey Goose, limoncello, pomegranate, long lemon twist, sugar rim ($9.00)
  
  Moroccan Mojito
  
  Bacardi Rum, brown cane sugar, fresh lime, fresh mint ($9.00)
  
  Medina Carpet Ride
  
  Crown Royal, apricot brandy, fresh lemon juice ($9.00)
  
  The Arabesque
  
  Apricot brandy, peach schnapps, fresh Oj, white cranberry ($9.00)
  
  Med-Rim Margarita
  
  Patron silver, cointreau, ruby red grapefruit, cane sugar ($9.00)
  
  Pine-Honey Tea
  
  Grey Goose, cardamom-infused roast pineapple, honey, green tea ($9.00)
  
  Crème Brulée Martini
  
  Godiva, stoli vanilla, kahlua, caramel swirl ($10.00)

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