Dakota Grill

The menu at Dakota Grill showcases refined British cuisine with standout dishes including their bone marrow “reuben” croquettes – breadcrumbed torpedoes filled with seasoned corned beef and topped with cheese sauce.

The restaurant offers both an à la carte menu and a more casual Market Menu format with two or three courses. A separate vegan menu is available for plant-based diners.

The Market Menu provides a choice of three options for each course, with starters like roast squash soup and tofu salad, mains such as pea and mint risotto, and desserts including rhubarb and ginger crumble and Eton mess.

Sunday lunch service features traditional roasts with Yorkshire puddings, though portions tend toward the refined rather than hearty. The kitchen maintains high standards across both simple and complex preparations, from house-made focaccia with crispy onions to technically precise desserts like their dark chocolate marquise with mint.

Dakota Grill offers an extensive beverage selection that caters to various preferences. Wine is thoughtfully served, with large measures presented in carafes to allow proper appreciation of the bouquet in appropriately sized glasses. The bar also stocks a variety of spirits, with particular attention paid to their cocktail ingredients.

A full complement of non-alcoholic alternatives is available, including soft drinks and coffee service. Dakota maintains a sophisticated drinks menu that balances accessibility with refinement, ensuring options are available for all preferences and dietary requirements.

The subterranean restaurant space features red brick walls adorned with modern artwork and mirrors, creating an elegant atmosphere enhanced by subtle lighting.

The interior, designed by international designer Amanda Rosa, combines shiny mirrors and dark wood with splashes of colour from bright cushions. Comfortable booths and tables offer intimate dining spaces, while quiet background music changes throughout the day to match the ambiance.

The venue features multiple spaces including a street-facing cocktail bar on the ground floor and the refined Salon Privé, a jazz bar located on the first floor offering a more tranquil setting.

The terrace provides a chic outdoor dining space – a slender strip offering views over Greek Street’s vibrant atmosphere.The Salon Privé offers an exclusive space where guests can escape the city’s energy while maintaining a connection to the bustling streets below through its veranda.

The space provides an intimate setting with a sophisticated jazz bar atmosphere that contrasts with the energy of the main bar area.

The Dakota Grill is situated on Greek Street in the heart of Leeds city centre, making it a prime location for those seeking a sophisticated dining experience. The venue sits within the Dakota Hotel, with the restaurant having its own dedicated entrance on Greek Street, separate from the main hotel entrance on Russell Street.

The restaurant’s position in the bustling centre of Leeds places diners in the midst of the city’s vibrant nightlife scene. The outdoor terrace offers views over what has been dubbed ‘Piazza del Greek Street’, allowing guests to observe the energy and atmosphere of central Leeds while dining.

The hotel offers customers a 25% discount on parking charges at The Light underground car park nearby, which can be accessed via St Anne’s Street in Leeds.

After dining at Dakota Grill in central Leeds, guests are perfectly positioned to explore the vibrant heart of the city. The restaurant’s Greek Street location puts it mere steps from the Victoria Quarter, Leeds’ premium shopping destination, where elegant Victorian arcades house designer boutiques and luxury retailers beneath stunning stained-glass roofs. The Victoria Leeds shopping center offers an additional array of high-end stores for those seeking retail therapy.