A bright, spacious hotel room with a high, vaulted ceiling, a large bed, a blue-trimmed doorway, a sofa with green cushions, a stone fireplace, wall-mounted TV, and contemporary decor. A bright, spacious hotel room with a high, vaulted ceiling, a large bed, a blue-trimmed doorway, a sofa with green cushions, a stone fireplace, wall-mounted TV, and contemporary decor.

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A cozy hotel bedroom with a large bed, white linens and pillows, a window view of water and landscape, wooden ceiling beams, and a small seating area. A cozy hotel bedroom with a large bed, white linens and pillows, a window view of water and landscape, wooden ceiling beams, and a small seating area.

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A modern luxury home with a central courtyard, stone walls, manicured lawn, water feature, and clean concrete walkways connecting sleek, open-air interiors. A modern luxury home with a central courtyard, stone walls, manicured lawn, water feature, and clean concrete walkways connecting sleek, open-air interiors.

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A charcuterie board of cured meats, bread, and pickles beside a glass of wine.

UNDENIABLY DELICIOUS

Eat & Drink

Dinner at Rough Creek is anything but ordinary. Renowned for exceptional service and Chef Gerard Thompson’s innovative take on rustic American cuisine, every detail is thoughtfully crafted—from the first course to the unforgettable final bite.

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Dinner Dress Code

The purpose of this dress code is to enhance the overall dining experience and to uphold the quality, character, and standards upon which Rough Creek Lodge was established.
T-Shirts (no holes), Dress shirts and collared shirts, jeans (no holes) & slacks, Appropriate dress shoes, fashion sneakers, or dress sandals (flip flops are not permitted for men or women.)

No baseball hats, Cowboy hats permitted.

Service may be refused to a guest who is not appropriately dressed.

To maintain a refined dining experience, we kindly ask guests to refrain from wearing the following:

Baseball Caps / Athletic Wear / Tank Tops / Graphic Tees / Frayed Demin or Shorts / Casual Shorts (e.g., cargo or basketball), & beachwear.

Thank you for your understanding, Rough Creek Lodge Management Team

Three restaurant plates of savory meats and sides on a wooden table, topped with herbs and sauces.

Unapologetically Original

Grilled Texas Quail, Handmade Pheasant Ravioli, Bacon and Stilton Blue Cheese Quesadilla with Baby Arugula and Passion fruit Vinaigrette… and that’s just the appetizer. Chef Gerard Thompson’s culinary creations will astonish you. Skillfully prepared and rich in flavor and splendor, the cuisine at Rough Creek Lodge and Resort is unsurpassed. Dallas fine dining has never been better and we live up to every word.

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Dining Menus

Sample of a recent menu, menu changes daily.

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  • Appetizers

    • Duck Sampler, Duck Prosciutto & Ham, Seared Foie Gras & Smoked Duck Biscuit
    • Our House Made Charcuterie Platter, Duck Prosciutto, Assorted Salumi, Tasso Ham, Cured Foie Gras, Pork Belly & Pineapple Chutney
    • Grilled Texas Quail, Anson Mills Farro, Roasted Poblano & Pear Salad
    • Chicken Fried Pheasant, Bibb Lettuce, Golden Tomatoes, Cucumber, Shaved Red Onion & Peppercorn Ranch Dressing
    • Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail, Fire Roasted Red Pepper Salsa & Citrus Fruits
    • Seafood Chowder, Salmon, Crab, Swordfish, Sweet Corn, Potatoes & Scallions
    • Tortilla Soup; Grilled Chicken, Avocado, Cilantro & Veldhuizen Cheddar Cheese
    • Grilled Wedge of Romaine, Tomato Caper Relish & Black Pepper Dressing
    • Mixed Greens Salad, Red Pears, Pomegranates, Beets, Candied Almonds & Local Veldhuizen Blue Cheese
    No Substitutions Please, Executive Chef, Gerard Thompson
    Sous Chef: Raul Mujica
    All Of Our Hand Crafted Bread Is Available For Purchase
    21% Service Charge Added To All Food & Beverage

  • Main Courses

    • California White Bass, Santa Barbara Mussels, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Grape Tomatoes Chef’s Salami, Garlic Toast & Shaved Burgundy Black Truffle Salad
    • Red Chile Glazed Swordfish, Shrimp Quesadilla, Wilted Beet Greens, Toasted Pepitas & Butternut Squash Sauce
    • Skillet Roasted Chicken Breast, Creamy Wild Rice, Pancetta, Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash & Pan Mushroom Gravy
    • Locally Raised Red Wattle Pig Sampler For Two, Grilled Chop, Seared Loin, Smoked Shoulder, Rutabaga Puree, Pomegranate Sauce & Garlic Sautéed Dandelions
    • Certified Angus Beef From The Wood Burning Grill
    • Hanger Steak-8oz, Marbled & Full Flavor
    • Rib Eye-12oz, Marbled & Full Flavor
    • Filet -7oz, Lean & Lite Flavor
    • Green Bean-Potato-Cheddar Casserole & Green Tomato Chutney
    No Substitutions Please, Executive Chef, Gerard Thompson
    Sous Chef: Raul Mujica
    All Of Our Hand Crafted Bread Is Available For Purchase
    21% Service Charge Added To All Food & Beverage

  • Desserts

    • Gluten Free Chocolate Molten Lava Cake, Peanut Butter Ice Cream
    • Warm Texas Pecan Pie, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Molasses Bourbon Sauce
    • Vanilla Bean Banana Pudding, Crisp Phyllo & Ginger Caramel Sauce
    • Warm Apple Blackberry Tart, Persimmons Sorbet & Pumpkin Ice Cream
    • Lemon Buttermilk Pie, Berries Macerated In Grand Marnier & White Chocolate
    No Substitutions Please, Executive Chef, Gerard Thompson
    Sous Chef: Raul Mujica
    All Of Our Hand Crafted Bread Is Available For Purchase
    21% Service Charge Added To All Food & Beverage
A smiling chef in a white coat and striped apron stands in a rustic restaurant kitchen, with cookware and shelves behind him.

Meet Chef Gerard Thompson

Chef Thompson’s talents and culinary interpretations of rustic American and wild game cuisine have garnered national attention, and his philosophy is simple… “Make the meal memorable.”

Imaginative menus featuring the absolute best ingredients are created daily. Tomatoes grown specifically for Rough Creek, locally grown organic micro-greens and specialty products like fresh grits from a small Alabama mill all reflect Gerard’s detail-driven style. He’s received superlative reviews nationally by the Zagat Survey, Bon Appétit, Gourmet, and Food & Wine, and recently was awarded a perfect score from the North American Restaurant Association. From his open kitchen, he challenges his guests (who he refers to as “adventurous and open-minded”) with innovative rustic American cuisine and the result is one of the best restaurants in the country.

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