Welcome to Watel's,
We are a cozy restaurant featuring French cuisine with global influences. We are on the edge of Lakewood in East Dallas, near Skillman & Live Oak streets. (Please scroll below for map.)
6047 Lewis Street
Dallas 75206
214 720 0323
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We serve dinner Tues-Sat, lunch on Fridays only.
We serve dinner Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve.
We serve brunch on Mother's Day, Father's day, & Easter.
We accept reservations by phone, or
if they are made one day or more prior to your arrival, by EMail.
If you are coming today, please call 214 720 0323.
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upcoming events:
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Wine Special:
1/2 off any bottle wine under $40
with dinner Tuesday through Thursdays in May.
Reservations and copy of this page required.
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Jazz duo:
Kay (vocals) & Kent (piano) Ellingson on Sunday 5/20.
-4:30 start, 2 sets, $5 cover, reservations required, limited space
-beverage service 4:00-6:30
-dinner available starting at 6:30 with advance reservations
(full menu offered, scroll down to see)
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Wine Tasting
Saturday June 2, at 4:30.
Fun Wines for Summer
$10 per person. Reservations required.
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Communal table dinners at cost
Seating is at one large table. There is no mark up,
we just ask each to share the cost of ingredients and to tip waitstaff.
Some of these dinners feature prized or unusual ingredients and wines,
some feature fun family style meals.
The next one will be on Friday June 8, at 8:00pm. Menu TBA.
Seating is very limited, reservations are required.
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scroll down for info about cooking classes
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upcoming events:
.
.
Wine Special:
1/2 off any bottle wine under $40
with dinner Tuesday through Thursdays in May.
Reservations and copy of this page required.
..
.
Jazz duo:
Kay (vocals) & Kent (piano) Ellingson on Sunday 5/20.
-4:30 start, 2 sets, $5 cover, reservations required, limited space
-beverage service 4:00-6:30
-dinner available starting at 6:30 with advance reservations
(full menu offered, scroll down to see)
.
.
Wine Tasting
Saturday June 2, at 4:30.
Fun Wines for Summer
$10 per person. Reservations required.
.
.
Communal table dinners at cost
Seating is at one large table. There is no mark up,
we just ask each to share the cost of ingredients and to tip waitstaff.
Some of these dinners feature prized or unusual ingredients and wines,
some feature fun family style meals.
The next one will be on Friday June 8, at 8:00pm. Menu TBA.
Seating is very limited, reservations are required.
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.
scroll down for info about cooking classes
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About us:
Our restaurants have earned countless awards and acclaim year after year. Chef/owner René Peeters was born in the Belgian Congo to a Belgian father and a French mother; he spent his early years split between the Congo and southern France. He later lived a number of years in Laos and a year in Greece before moving to the U.S. While trained in classical French cuisine, travel has influenced René ’s cooking style. He worked for many acclaimed restaurants across the U.S. In 1993 he purchased the French bistro "Watel’s" from his friend Damien Watel. Watel's was started in 1986. The core staff has been the same for nearly 20 years. There were two locations on McKinney Avenue, one on Allen Street, and a few on Greenville Avenue, before the current 6047 Lewis street, in the space formerly occupied by, at first Mike & Felissa's "York Street", and later, Sharon Hage's "York Street".
PLEASE SCROLL FOR MENU, MAP, AND EVENTS BELOW.
THANK YOU FOR VISITING
DINNER MENU (lunch is farther below)
IN ADDITION TO MENU BELOW, WE HAVE MORE ITEMS ON A CHALKBOARD
LUNCH MENU (maps follow farther below)
area map follows the detailed map below
details map above area map below
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To be added to our email distribution list please E Mail with the words "add me" in subject line to: mail@watels.com
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COOKING CLASSES
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5 types of cooking classes are described below
HANDS ON COOKING CLASSES WITH DINNER
1) We teach your group hands-on how to prepare a multiple course dinner from scratch,
the group then eats the dinner they have just prepared. $600.~ per group includes preparation and class.
Ingredients and beverages are not included in price, they are paid by you at our cost.
2) WITH SHOPPING: We take your group shopping and teach hands-on how to shop/select all the ingredients
and prepare a multiple course dinner from scratch, the group then eats the dinner they have
just prepared. . $800.~ per group includes shopping, transportation, preparation, and class.
Ingredients and beverages are not included in price, they are paid by you at cost at time of shopping.
1) We teach your group hands-on how to prepare a multiple course dinner from scratch,
the group then eats the dinner they have just prepared. $600.~ per group includes preparation and class.
Ingredients and beverages are not included in price, they are paid by you at our cost.
2) WITH SHOPPING: We take your group shopping and teach hands-on how to shop/select all the ingredients
and prepare a multiple course dinner from scratch, the group then eats the dinner they have
just prepared. . $800.~ per group includes shopping, transportation, preparation, and class.
Ingredients and beverages are not included in price, they are paid by you at cost at time of shopping.
3) cooking classes
in the FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE
in a relaxed, casual
home atmosphere.
Chef René takes you to the home of chef Tony, in the French countryside, goes shopping with you, as well as pick goodies from Tony's gardens, then Tony and René teach you hands-on how to prepare a multiple course dinner from scratch, then serves you the dinner you have just prepared. $1200.~ per group includes shopping transportation and time, preparation and class time, and dinner service. Ingredients and beverages are not included in price, they are paid by you at cost at time of shopping. We can help you with lodging arrangements.
in the FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE
in a relaxed, casual
home atmosphere.
Chef René takes you to the home of chef Tony, in the French countryside, goes shopping with you, as well as pick goodies from Tony's gardens, then Tony and René teach you hands-on how to prepare a multiple course dinner from scratch, then serves you the dinner you have just prepared. $1200.~ per group includes shopping transportation and time, preparation and class time, and dinner service. Ingredients and beverages are not included in price, they are paid by you at cost at time of shopping. We can help you with lodging arrangements.
4) COOKING CLASS DEMO IN THE RESTAURANT
with four course DINNER
-by appointment or when scheduled
Learn to prepare several sauces and variations to serve with a wide
array of meats, fowl, and seafood. Interactive demo with food samplings
followed be a four course dinner of your choices from our full menu.
$400 for up to 6 people includes the four course dinner.
5) COOKING CLASS DEMO IN THE RESTAURANT
- by appointment or when scheduled
Learn to prepare several sauces and variations to serve with a wide
array of meats, fowl, and seafood. Interactive demo with food samplings
$70 per couple
COOKING CLASS RESERVATIONS at: 214 720 0323, or: events@watels.com
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REVIEWS
Urban Daddy, Hello Dallas, ittybittyfoodies.com, citysearch, Best of Texas, Pegasus, D Magazine, RedonGreenville, insiderpages
more reviews, guest comments, & quotes are at page bottom
To be added to our email distribution list please
E Mail with the words "add me"
in subject line to: mail@watels.com
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E Mail us your address to be on our distribution list for upcoming events: mail@watels.com
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More comments below, but these just in:
The food there is always good, and the dining ambiance most enjoyable as well.
RW
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the food and presentation was on par with some of the 5 star restaurants that I have been to in New York, San Francisco, and New Orleans. Very good job! Excellent meal........ And not as expensive as the "French Laundry" restaurant in California.
Ed
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We had a wonderful experience at Watel's. It's a cozy and bright little restaurant, with a personable and knowledgeable staff.
J.H.
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We had a wonderful experience at Watel's. It's a cozy and bright little restaurant, with a personable and knowledgeable staff.
A.K.
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The food is superb, but the service is something special. You know your food, you know how to do things right. I was very pleased and proud to be apart of Watels tonight. Sometimes you find a spot that is just near and dear and I feel as though this is what Watels offers to me now. Thank you again for one of the best meals and dining experiences of my life.
TS &JA
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My husband and I visited this lovely tiny bistro one cold Thursday evening. What a delight! The food and the service was absolutely fabulous. The coffee press was an added treat as well as the pastry with fresh berries. We will be back.
NM
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We've been there once before (for my birthday, now that I think of it), back in December, and it was probably the single most perfect and pleasant restaurant experience I've ever had - and that's saying something.
TH
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My wife and I dined at your restaurant a few days ago and were so impressed that we want to bring some friends back!
KL
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Dear René, Everything was wonderful-You are truly an artist. It was a meal we will always remember. Thank you!!
S&T F.
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This is a great neighborhood restaurant. Suppor their business, you'll be glad you did.
RK
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Just so you know, I have been meaning to stop back in for dinner. I was talking to a few people at work, who live in the neighborhood, about my wonderful dining experience with my sister for her birthday at your place. I will make reservations, but hope to see you the next two Tuesdays. And hopefully you will have your luscious lemon tart at least one of the evening.
M
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Thank you so much for a delicious and memorable meal. My friends and I enjoyed the personalized service.
LZP
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...I have to tell you all, one of the main aspects of my job is to travel around the country and host dinner seminars for our top clients. Its most important to impress these clients in every way possible, so the venue is CRUCIAL to the success of such dinner events This past Tuesday we were in Dallas so naturally, I called upon Rene and his staff to do the event at his Bistro. NEVER, in the history of doing these dinners, have I received so many emails from the clients RAVING about the meal or our selection of a venue. They equated the class of the meal to the class of our own operations, and, Today, our Dallas office reported a "surge" of sales, THANK YOU RENE, from the bottom of my heart, for doing such an outstanding job, for making our company shine.
L.C. of Aberdeen Tours
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We had a wonderful meal at Bistro Watel's! The toasts are always welcoming and delicious, the wine is very fairly priced. For salads, we had a ceasar and a thai salad off the blackboard which was amazing. The entrees were scallops (lime & ginger) and steak au poivre, also off the blackboard. All the food was as wonderful as we've come to expect from a Watel's restaurant. The service was amazing. They gave us a palatte cleansing sorbet, and a little bubbly with cookies to top it all off. The atmosphere of the new location is charming and very comfortable. All around a perfect evening!
K.S.
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The food and service last evening were excellent. I really like your décor and your graphics. The latter are outstanding.
P.S.
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We had a lovely time for Easter brunch. Good luck in the new location!
E.W.
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Oh my gosh! Dinner was excellent and I just love the new space, A LOT!!!! Lisa and I really had a wonderful time. I had liver and the goat cheese fondue. Lisa had shrimp. I chatted with the “Johnsons party” that night. After dinner they came over and introduced themselves and said that they too really enjoyed this location. Rene really has done a fantastic job!
J
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My girlfriend and I were both very impressed with the menu that you offered at your Bistro. The duck was amazing, fresh, spring-like, and exactly what the occasion and the weather called for. It was very special getting to be the very first patrons to experience dining on your patio, and your wait-staff could not have been more attentive and pleasant. In short, the food was great, the service wonderful, and the atmosphere amazing. Thanks for making our outing a very special Friday night!
The food there is always good, and the dining ambiance most enjoyable as well.
RW
------
the food and presentation was on par with some of the 5 star restaurants that I have been to in New York, San Francisco, and New Orleans. Very good job! Excellent meal........ And not as expensive as the "French Laundry" restaurant in California.
Ed
----
We had a wonderful experience at Watel's. It's a cozy and bright little restaurant, with a personable and knowledgeable staff.
J.H.
-------
We had a wonderful experience at Watel's. It's a cozy and bright little restaurant, with a personable and knowledgeable staff.
A.K.
--------
The food is superb, but the service is something special. You know your food, you know how to do things right. I was very pleased and proud to be apart of Watels tonight. Sometimes you find a spot that is just near and dear and I feel as though this is what Watels offers to me now. Thank you again for one of the best meals and dining experiences of my life.
TS &JA
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My husband and I visited this lovely tiny bistro one cold Thursday evening. What a delight! The food and the service was absolutely fabulous. The coffee press was an added treat as well as the pastry with fresh berries. We will be back.
NM
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We've been there once before (for my birthday, now that I think of it), back in December, and it was probably the single most perfect and pleasant restaurant experience I've ever had - and that's saying something.
TH
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My wife and I dined at your restaurant a few days ago and were so impressed that we want to bring some friends back!
KL
------------
Dear René, Everything was wonderful-You are truly an artist. It was a meal we will always remember. Thank you!!
S&T F.
-------------
This is a great neighborhood restaurant. Suppor their business, you'll be glad you did.
RK
--------------
Just so you know, I have been meaning to stop back in for dinner. I was talking to a few people at work, who live in the neighborhood, about my wonderful dining experience with my sister for her birthday at your place. I will make reservations, but hope to see you the next two Tuesdays. And hopefully you will have your luscious lemon tart at least one of the evening.
M
---------------
Thank you so much for a delicious and memorable meal. My friends and I enjoyed the personalized service.
LZP
----------------
...I have to tell you all, one of the main aspects of my job is to travel around the country and host dinner seminars for our top clients. Its most important to impress these clients in every way possible, so the venue is CRUCIAL to the success of such dinner events This past Tuesday we were in Dallas so naturally, I called upon Rene and his staff to do the event at his Bistro. NEVER, in the history of doing these dinners, have I received so many emails from the clients RAVING about the meal or our selection of a venue. They equated the class of the meal to the class of our own operations, and, Today, our Dallas office reported a "surge" of sales, THANK YOU RENE, from the bottom of my heart, for doing such an outstanding job, for making our company shine.
L.C. of Aberdeen Tours
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We had a wonderful meal at Bistro Watel's! The toasts are always welcoming and delicious, the wine is very fairly priced. For salads, we had a ceasar and a thai salad off the blackboard which was amazing. The entrees were scallops (lime & ginger) and steak au poivre, also off the blackboard. All the food was as wonderful as we've come to expect from a Watel's restaurant. The service was amazing. They gave us a palatte cleansing sorbet, and a little bubbly with cookies to top it all off. The atmosphere of the new location is charming and very comfortable. All around a perfect evening!
K.S.
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The food and service last evening were excellent. I really like your décor and your graphics. The latter are outstanding.
P.S.
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We had a lovely time for Easter brunch. Good luck in the new location!
E.W.
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Oh my gosh! Dinner was excellent and I just love the new space, A LOT!!!! Lisa and I really had a wonderful time. I had liver and the goat cheese fondue. Lisa had shrimp. I chatted with the “Johnsons party” that night. After dinner they came over and introduced themselves and said that they too really enjoyed this location. Rene really has done a fantastic job!
J
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My girlfriend and I were both very impressed with the menu that you offered at your Bistro. The duck was amazing, fresh, spring-like, and exactly what the occasion and the weather called for. It was very special getting to be the very first patrons to experience dining on your patio, and your wait-staff could not have been more attentive and pleasant. In short, the food was great, the service wonderful, and the atmosphere amazing. Thanks for making our outing a very special Friday night!
Thanks again for your visit; please don't hesitate to send comments, criticism, request, or just a hello. We take reservations by email if they are made one day prior to your arrival, E Mail
if you are coming today, please call 214 720 0323
Art Photos and Cards by my cousin Dominique
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if you are coming today, please call 214 720 0323
Art Photos and Cards by my cousin Dominique
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