Outpost in Oak Cliff is Great, But Not Great Enough to Draw Travelers

Reviewing the restaurant that replaced Campo.

Comments (0) By Scott Reitz Thursday, Feb 28 2013

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Lori Bandi

Johnnycakes topped with braised pork at brunch.

Lori Bandi

A flatbread topped with chicken and goat cheese.

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Outpost American Tavern

1115 North Beckley Ave., 214-946-1308, outpostdallas.com. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight Friday, 10:30 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday. $$

Fried pickles $6

Pulled pork sandwich $11

Beef stroganoff $11

Johnnycakes $10

Chicken chilaquiles $8

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With prices comparable to casual restaurants, which pale in comparison to the cooking at Outpost, it's hard to be too critical of the cooking here. But it's also hard not to wonder what would happen if some of the ingredients were upgraded a touch. With bread from a great bakery and more focus on seasonality, the prices on the menu might have to adjust a little, but the resulting food would be improved immensely. For now Outpost is a good addition to the neighborhood. With some tweaks it could be a real destination.