Mignon
Lakeside Market, Plano
Restaurant in Plano, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Mignon is a practical Preston Road dinner option for first-timers who want an easy Plano booking more than a heavily documented destination meal. Go for dine-in before relying on takeout or delivery, and compare nearby casual options if a specific cuisine, price signal, or off-premise format matters.
About Mignon
In Plano, Mignon is best evaluated by its evening hours most days, a Sunday daytime window, and a smart-casual dress code. First-timers should treat it as a Plano option to check against their schedule, not as a venue to choose for published accolades, a chef-led format, or a cuisine category.
Choose it for a Plano dinner when the schedule fits
The smart move is to use Mignon when its hours and smart-casual setting match the plan. It opens at 4:30 PM Monday through Saturday, stays open until 10 PM Monday through Thursday, and until 11 PM Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, it offers a 10:30 AM–2:30 PM daytime service and a 4:30–10 PM evening service.
First-timer strategy: use the hours for planning
Mignon is easiest to plan around when the decision starts with timing. Weeknight dinners fit the 4:30–10 PM schedule, Friday and Saturday allow a later evening, and Sunday is the only day with a daytime window. The dress code is smart casual, so plan accordingly.
For a broader Plano night out, compare it with other nearby options based on the kind of evening you want. CraftWay Kitchen Plano, Mahjong Chinese Kitchen, Mai Colachi, Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill, and Taverna Rossa are useful names to keep in the same planning set. For planning beyond dinner, use Our full Plano restaurants guide, Our full Plano hotels guide, Our full Plano bars guide, Our full Plano wineries guide, and Our full Plano experiences guide.
If travel plans are part of the same shortlist-building, keep those comparisons generic until you have specific details for each city and venue.
Quick reference: choose Mignon when its Plano location, evening schedule, Sunday daytime window, and smart-casual dress code fit the plan; confirm menu, seating, takeout, delivery, and dietary details directly before relying on them.
Planning details
- Location
- 4005 Preston Rd #518, Plano, TX 75093
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- mignonplano.com
- Phone
- +19729433372
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mignon lives quietly powerful: an elegant steakhouse tucked into a Preston Road strip-mall that relies on repeat business rather than showy exterior cues. The restaurant earns loyalty through steady execution and an unflashy intimacy—the kind of place where the same faces return and staff greet regulars by familiarity. Its suburban setting belies a refined interior experience, a classic steakhouse temperament that prioritizes consistency over spectacle. That low-key confidence makes the room feel like a local secret: familiar, calmly polished, and reliably good for anyone who values a well-run neighborhood anchor more than social-media theater.
Best For
Mignon is best for evening meals and occasions that favor substance over trend. As a steakhouse with signature plates like the Prime Filet Mignon, Steak au Poivre and Escargot, it suits date nights, business dinners and special occasions where steady, attentive service matters. The dining room fills mid-week, signaling a dependable crowd of locals rather than a one-night-only scene, and brunch is also part of its rotation. In short, it’s the kind of place you book for a reliably excellent meal with colleagues, a partner, or friends who appreciate classic steakhouse standards.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the house signatures and classic preparations: the Prime Filet Mignon and Steak au Poivre are highlighted for a reason, and the Escargot nods to more traditional starter choices. Given the restaurant’s reputation for attracting regulars and its mid-week traffic, plan ahead—expect a busy evening and consider reserving a table. Rely on the staff’s familiarity with repeat guests: servers here are described as attentive and experienced, so ask for straightforward recommendations and cooking preferences to get the consistent execution the place is known for.
Venue details
Ambiance
Swanky and seductive with soft lighting, cozy booths, Mondrian-style art, rich wood finishes, and a nod to 1960s cafe society.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Prime Filet Mignon
- Escargot
- Steak au Poivre
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 4005 Preston Rd #518, Plano, TX 75093
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Try CraftWay Kitchen Plano if the goal is a familiar neighborhood dinner with broad group appeal. Pick Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill when seafood is non-negotiable, or Taverna Rossa for a more casual group night.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Plano
Mignon is the easier-choice dinner pick in this Plano group when the plan needs a sit-down setting and low booking friction. Taverna Rossa is the better call when the group wants a more casual, pizza-and-beer-style night, while Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill is the clearer pick when seafood is the deciding factor.
For value-driven takeout or a cuisine-specific order, Mahjong Chinese Kitchen and Mai Colachi are more direct choices because the food mood is easier to define before ordering. CraftWay Kitchen Plano is the stronger cross-shop for a polished neighborhood dinner where the group wants familiar American-leaning comfort rather than an occasion-leaning room.
Choose Mignon for an easy evening plan in west Plano; choose Taverna Rossa or Mahjong Chinese Kitchen when casual value matters more; choose Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill when seafood is the point of the meal.
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Unlock the full Mignon guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Mignon
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Mignon | Plano | No published awards |
| Taverna Rossa | Plano | No published awards |
| Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill | Plano | No published awards |
| Mahjong Chinese Kitchen | Plano | No published awards |
| CraftWay Kitchen Plano | Plano | No published awards |
| Mai Colachi | Plano | No published awards |
How Mignon Plano compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mignon good for solo dining?
It can be a straightforward Plano option for solo dining if the hours fit your plan. Mignon is open from 4:30–10 PM Monday through Thursday, 4:30–11 PM Friday and Saturday, and 10:30 AM–2:30 PM plus 4:30–10 PM on Sunday.
Does Mignon handle dietary restrictions?
Ask ahead before relying on it for strict dietary needs. While Mignon's Plano location, hours, and smart-casual dress code are known, specific dietary accommodations or menu setup are not specified.
Is Mignon good for a special occasion?
It can work for a Plano occasion if the smart-casual dress code and evening hours match what you need. If you need a specific menu format, seating style, or service detail, confirm directly before booking.
Can I eat at the bar at Mignon?
That is worth confirming before you go, as information about bar seating is not available. If seating style matters, call ahead before finalizing the plan.
Is lunch or dinner better at Mignon?
Dinner is the more broadly available option, since Mignon opens at 4:30 PM every day. Sunday is the exception with a 10:30 AM–2:30 PM daytime window, followed by 4:30–10 PM evening hours.
What are alternatives to Mignon in Plano?
Other Plano options to compare include Taverna Rossa, Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill, Mahjong Chinese Kitchen, CraftWay Kitchen Plano, and Mai Colachi. Choose among them based on the specific schedule, setting, and dining style you want, then confirm current details directly.
