Just a hop off the historic town square in downtown Waxahachie, The Dove's Nest offers an eclectic mix of soups, salads and entrees prepared with a new American flair in understated French country surroundings.  Chef Andrew Burch and wife, Cindy Burch, welcome you.  Enjoy a delicious lunch and browse Marilyn's Antiques and Gifts.

Portions generous and prices low for a recent lunch that was a gourmet delight.  The Field Greens Salad, dressed with a unique basil lime dressing tossed with toasted chopped pecans and crumbled cotija cheese was a treat.  The delicious soup of the day, Squash Cheese Soup, was just the right blend of squash in a light creamy soup base hinting of cumin and other delightful spices, topped with a sprinkling of chopped green onion and melted cotija cheese.  Special of the Day was Bowtie Pasta with Chopped Ham and Cream Sauce, finished with a generous sprinkling of blue cheese and chopped green onion.   The eclectic mix of the  pasta dish was a pleasant dining experience.  Finishing with Buttermilk Cheese Pie was a good decision.  The pie had the perfect crust, perfect consistency and full vanilla taste one would expect from a great pie.  The delightful crunch of the caramelized sugar topping was divine.  As always, The Dove's Nest offers a refreshing Orange Spice Iced Tea along with friendly, attentive, and efficient service.

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Dinner - We must admit, the Roxanne Rib eye is our favorite here.  These people know how to grill steaks.  The steaks arrived at the table cooked to perfection.  Generous accompanying salads were crisp, fresh and included cucumber,  sliced tomato and croutons. A hot loaf of wheat bread is brought to the table with the salads.  Since baked potatoes are not available until after 5 pm, we opted for the stacked potatoes and were glad we did.  The potatoes are served in a small bowl with cheese, chives, and sour cream; very delicious - a generous serving.  One of our group ordered angel hair pasta with meat sauce.  It was okay but not outstanding.  Oh, well.  He should've had steak!      

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• Roxanne's Rib Eye  14 oz - Medium rare 

• Petite Rib eye 10 oz. Medium rare