The name may be French for “flamingo,” but the cooking at Flamant is anything but showy. This new Plano restaurant, from Tanner Agar and Taylor Rause (the team behind Dallas’ Rye), brings a Mediterranean-rooted menu grounded in balance: wood-grilled fish and meats, vibrant produce and layered subtle flavors. Prices stay below those at fine-dining Rye, and the mood is relaxed, creating a place for casual dinners and convivial nights out.
Weekend brunch adds a distinctive note. For $40 per person, Flamant serves endless plates designed for sharing, an approach that encourages tasting widely and lingering at the table.
The cocktail list reflects Rye’s award-winning pedigree. A pepperoncini margarita or a gin martini with speared anchovy are standouts, while the menu draws from Spain, Italy and France. Among the offerings are tinned mussels, thoughtfully sourced and presented with the restaurant’s excellent house-made bread, a cosmopolitan flourish that lends Flamant the casual charm of a European wine bar…