Twelve Stones - FLOWER MOUND

This past weekend we visited Twelve Stones in Flower Mound, TX, which is located in the "Pines of Flower Mound" at 1221 Flower Mound Road (suite 100).  This is the Kroger on the Southeast end of town.

http://twelvestonesrestaurant.com/ 

We had eaten here once before (New Year's Eve) and had wanted to come back again when it wasn't a noted "special" occasion just to compare.

We got our reservations through Open Table, and ever received our "day of" call confirming our reservation.  That was nice.  We arrived about 5 minutes early to our 7pm reservation and were seated immediately.  At this point the place was moderately full, but there were plenty of seats.  We sat for a couple of minutes (which when at times can seem like an eternity) before a guy (who we assume was the manager) came by to take our drink orders, and let us know our server would be with us shortly.  It was nice to see this, since it was obvious our server was otherwise busy.  Shortly after our water was filled by (I think) our hostess - who also asked if we had been greeted yet.  Not very long after our server appeared, acknowledged our being greeted by the manager and our drink order already being put in.

Here is where I say one note....this COULD have been a huge turn off for me - I love great service, am fine with OK service, but HATE being ignored.  The team work shown here really was nice to see.  Obviously something was "going on" but the team pulled together to make sure we were taken care of.  Very VERY nice to see.

We ordered our appetizer (the Calamari) and shortly after our drinks were delivered.  It was at this time that we noticed the semi-full restaurant was now completely packed, with several parties waiting for a table.  NOTE - GET RESERVATIONS if you want to eat here!

The Calamari arrived quickly and was quite good - we made short order of it at least!  We then ordered our meal:  Crab Cakes, Garlic Mashed potatoes, the Smoked 10oz Filet (you HAVE to try it smoked) and the smoked Mac N Cheese.  I also got the garlic mushroom soup.

All I can say is - the food was outstanding.  My fillet was cooked to perfection, and the soup was my second favorite soup of all time.

We weren't going to get dessert, but at the recommendation of our server, we tried the Salted Caramel.  This is kind of a thicker than pudding (almost peanut butter) caramel explosion.  I bypassed my normal cheesecake for this - and was not disappointed.  All I can say is WOW!

Twelve Stones is THE best restaurant to eat at in Flower Mound, and one of the best in DFW.  Do not let the fact it is in the end of a strip mall fool you.  This is very high end food, with a little more casual atmosphere.  You will not be sorry if you try this place.