Opened November 2010.
The vibrant bar, sprawling patio and striking, stylish dining room in a historic 1927 former schoolhouse can be a real scene on weekends; the place is more civilized during the week. Best dishes are small plates such as fried rock shrimp with celery root slaw; bacon-wrapped, chorizo-stuffed dates; or duck confit-dried cherry flatbread. The “skinny” cocktails are better than most. Full bar.
-Guide (09/16/2011)
Went there for brunch a couple of weeks ago. We ordered our food - mine came first, then about 25 minutes later the fourth person in our group received her food. My order wasn't correct, but I went ahead and ate it anyway. Our waiter simply forgot us. It's too bad because the restaurant is beautiful.
We had great , well priced drinks. Wine good, bartender very friendly.
Cant wait for nice weather to enjoy the outdoors
I went to St. Ann last night - first for the good stuff - the building and decor (contemporary, sleek) was nice and a different look for the typical Dallas place. The bar backed by walls of windows was lovely, and the patio looks like a pretty place to sit in good weather. HOWEVER, nothing else was good about this place. The bartenders took my drink when I still had several sips left in it, then the bill showed up with charges for twice as many drinks as I had actually had (I only had one), and at the wrong price to boot. The food I saw passing by to the dining room looked below average and very simple, and didn't smell good. In fact, the hummus sitting on the bar next to me smelled like a combination of garbarge disposal refuse and week-old summer temperature restaurant dumpster trash. Really sad, because this place is in a great, funky location and has such potential. However, potential does not equal a good experience. I won't go back unless I hear of substantial changes.
Went for Sunday brunch. It was great. Attentive, well informed servers took great care of us. Food was exceptional and perfect portions.
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Walk into Saint Ann Restaurant and Bar, the stylish, breezy gathering place in the historic 1927 building that was once Dallas’ first school for Hispanic children, and you might well fall down. Yes, the leggy women and well-turned-out men crowding the bar are drop-dead gorgeous. But the reason you might fall is the floor: You’re standing on glass, suspended a few feet above a bed of pebbles by wooden supports. Even if you remember from your last visit to try to keep your balance, it is weirdly vertigo-inducing — a real hazard if you’re wearing the 5-inch heels that seem to be part of the dress code for women.
Carefully, carefully make your way to the bar. (Full review)