Toby Archibald's seven-course New Zealand tasting for $145 — book it for the Big Glory Bay salmon and the fish-on-chip.
The Menu Is a Moving Target
The tasting at Quarter Acre changes by the day, so what you eat depends on when you sit. Chef Toby Archibald was born and raised in New Zealand and cooked in London and across Europe before opening on Greenville Avenue in Lowest Greenville, and he cooks his coastal childhood into the food. The seven-course chef's tasting runs $145 and takes about two hours. Archibald is Michelin-listed and was named Dallas Observer's Best Chef in 2025.
The Signature Dishes
Two plates carry the kitchen. The Big Glory Bay hot-smoked salmon is farmed off Rakiura, or Stewart Island, at the southern tip of New Zealand, and it is the dish the regulars come back for. The other is the fish-on-chip: one thick chunk of smoked kingfish set on a single chip with a dollop of caviar, a one-bite nod to Archibald's Kiwi roots and his London years. A lamb shoulder rounds out the heartier end of the menu.
What It Costs
The seven-course tasting is $145 per person, Tuesday to Saturday, with a wine pairing from $65. A shorter five-course version runs $105, Tuesday to Thursday. If you would rather steer your own meal, the a la carte menu is lighter on the wallet and lets you order the signatures without committing to the full tasting.
How to Order It
You book a table, not the tasting. Any seated table, in the dining room or at the bar, can add the tasting on the night, which is the easiest way in when the room is full. Friday and Saturday at 7pm are the first to go. For the reservation detail, read our guide to booking Quarter Acre.
Not for a fast bite or a fixed craving — the tasting changes daily and runs about two hours; order a la carte if you want to keep control of the plates.
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Related Reading
- Our full profile: Quarter Acre on Greenville Avenue.
- Book the table: how to book Quarter Acre.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Quarter Acre in Dallas?
Order the seven-course chef's tasting if you want Toby Archibald to lead, or build your own meal a la carte around the two signatures. Those are the Big Glory Bay hot-smoked salmon from Stewart Island and the fish-on-chip, a chunk of smoked kingfish on a single chip with caviar. The tasting changes daily, so the exact courses shift with the season and the catch.
How much is the tasting menu at Quarter Acre?
The seven-course chef's tasting is $145 per person, Tuesday to Saturday, with a wine pairing from $65. A shorter five-course version is $105, Tuesday to Thursday. You can also order a la carte, which is lighter on the wallet and lets you try the signature salmon or fish-on-chip without committing to the full tasting sequence.
What kind of food is Quarter Acre?
Quarter Acre is New Zealand cooking through a classically trained lens. Chef Toby Archibald was born and raised in New Zealand and worked in London and across Europe, and he plates his coastal childhood with European technique. Expect hot-smoked Big Glory Bay salmon, the fish-on-chip and a rotating tasting built on the day's produce on Greenville Avenue in Lowest Greenville.
Where is Quarter Acre?
Quarter Acre sits on Greenville Avenue in the Lowest Greenville neighbourhood of Dallas, Texas. It opened in late 2022 as a chef-driven room from Toby Archibald and serves Tuesday to Saturday. See our Dallas dining guide for where it sits among the city's tables, and our booking guide for how to land a weekend seat at 7pm.
Do you need a reservation for the Quarter Acre tasting menu?
You book a table rather than the tasting itself, then add the tasting when you sit; the kitchen needs no advance order. Any seated table in the dining room or at the bar can order it on the night, which is the easiest route in when the room is full. Friday and Saturday at 7pm fill first, so book those early.