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12 Essential Dallas Steakhouses

Where to find this meat-obsessed city’s finest cuts

by Courtney E. Smith and Amy McCarthy Updated
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by Courtney E. Smith and Amy McCarthy Updated
Kathy Tran

It used to be that Dallas was known only as a land of steakhouses, but the city’s reputation has changed in recent years. Still, the steakhouse is a fixture of Dallas’ dining scene, largely because no one can deny the appeal of a perfectly-grilled hunk of USDA prime beef.

Ranging from Chef John Tesar’s modern take on steak to longstanding institutions dedicated to the classic steakhouse vibe, these restaurants serve Dallas’s best steaks. Go forth, and live your meat-obsessed dreams.

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Chamberlain’s Steak & Chop House

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Chef Richard Chamberlain opened his eponymous restaurant in 1993. Typical steakhouse fare like a wedge salad and shrimp and lobster bisque join less traditional dishes like a Kona coffee glazed New York strip and pomegranate glazed duck breast.

5330 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254
(972) 934-2467
(972) 934-2467

Knife Dallas

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Chef John Tesar’s meat temple at The Highland has racked up accolades and inspired a cookbook. The steaks here are aged in a special $50,000 dry aging chamber for up to 240 days, adding an intense funk and richness. For those balling on a budget, Knife’s “new-school” cuts like skirt steak flat iron are just as good as the pricier hunks of beef on offer.

5300 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX
(214) 443-9339
(214) 443-9339

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Georgie by Curtis Stone

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Stone and his team bring meats sourced in Texas, Australia, and Nebraska into their in-house butcher shop to be cut, cured, and sometimes dry aged. With inventive sides that buck the typical steakhouse trends and a clever cocktail menu, this amounts to the thinking person’s steakhouse.

4514 Travis St Suite 132, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 466-8263
(469) 466-8263

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Al Biernat's Prime Steak & Seafood

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This popular special occasion spot is known for its extensive menu of steaks sourced from Texas farms, Japan, and beyond. Indulge in Japanese A5 Kobe beef that’s served by the ounce, or a classic cowboy-cut ribeye paired with creamed spinach, mushroom risotto, and roasted Brussels sprouts.

4217 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX
(214) 219-2201
(214) 219-2201

Nick & Sam's

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A favorite of old money types and celebrities alike, it’s not totally uncommon to see a few Cowboys or other local celebs in this Uptown dining room. The steaks here are solid, the service is attentive, and it’s swanky enough to impress even the finickiest of diners.

3008 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX
(214) 871-7643
(214) 871-7643

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Town Hearth

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It’s no secret that Chef Nick Badovinus knows his way around beef, and this Design District spot is as splashy and flashy (and steak-devoted) as they come. Under the glow of chandeliers, dig into hearth-grilled beef that’s worth the pretty penny it costs.

1617 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 761-1617
(214) 761-1617

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Nusr-Et Steakhouse Dallas

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Yes, it’s Salt Bae’s steakhouse and the meat is incredible. Order the filet mignon, which comes out raw and is cooked on the table using a searing hot plate and hot butter. Bread with garlic is also toasted in the butter, to sop it up, and the steak is served on top — with salt, of course. The service here is top notch and it’s a fun steak spot for a celebration or big party.

1900 N Pearl St, Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 961-1112
(972) 961-1112

Corrientes 348 Argentinian Steakhouse

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Wood-grilled steaks, fish, and vegetables are served family-style inside this Downtown Argentinian steakhouse. Start with an order or two of the restaurant’s famous empanadas served with chimmichurri sauce and a big salad, and enjoy your favorite cut of meat, sliced and served tableside.

1807 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 220-0348
(214) 220-0348

Dakota's

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This Dallas institution that was reopened in 2021 is probably better known for its atmosphere — a subterranean garden complete with a fire pit sand 20-foot water wall. However, it also delivers classic steakhouse fare, including several cuts of meat aged by Allen Brothers, and sides like oysters Rockefeller, wedge salad, and loaded mashed potatoes.

600 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 740-4001
(214) 740-4001

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Brass Ram

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Nick Badovinus expanded his empire with the opening of Brass Ram on the outskirts of Downtown. It’s got his signature style, with mounted motorcycles and a private dining room loaded with Marilyn Monroe portraits. It’s also got steaks, lots and lots of steaks. He wanted to build an old-school steakhouse, and so he did. Go for the prime rib, New York strip, and porterhouse, among other cuts.

2130 Commerce St 2nd Floor, Dallas, TX 75201
(469) 677-6170
(469) 677-6170

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Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse

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Don’t let visiting tourists have all the fun; YO Steakhouse in Dallas’ West End is a classic Texas-style steakhouse without the fussiness of the bigger, more opulent spots in town. Chef and owner Tony Street uses products from local farms, ranches, and artisans to cook up traditional steakhouse fare like prime beef cuts, wild game, and Street’s own special gouda mac and cheese.

702 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 744-3287
(214) 744-3287

Crown Block

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The steakhouse now open in Reunion Tower is serving up locally sourced steaks from tomahawks to New York prime strips, along with every kind of sushi and seafood a Texan’s heart could desire. Enjoy it with a side dish of the best views of Dallas.

300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 321-3149
(214) 321-3149

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Chamberlain’s Steak & Chop House

5330 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254

Chef Richard Chamberlain opened his eponymous restaurant in 1993. Typical steakhouse fare like a wedge salad and shrimp and lobster bisque join less traditional dishes like a Kona coffee glazed New York strip and pomegranate glazed duck breast.

5330 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254
(972) 934-2467
(972) 934-2467

Knife Dallas

5300 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX

Chef John Tesar’s meat temple at The Highland has racked up accolades and inspired a cookbook. The steaks here are aged in a special $50,000 dry aging chamber for up to 240 days, adding an intense funk and richness. For those balling on a budget, Knife’s “new-school” cuts like skirt steak flat iron are just as good as the pricier hunks of beef on offer.

5300 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX
(214) 443-9339
(214) 443-9339

Georgie by Curtis Stone

4514 Travis St Suite 132, Dallas, TX 75205

Stone and his team bring meats sourced in Texas, Australia, and Nebraska into their in-house butcher shop to be cut, cured, and sometimes dry aged. With inventive sides that buck the typical steakhouse trends and a clever cocktail menu, this amounts to the thinking person’s steakhouse.

4514 Travis St Suite 132, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 466-8263
(469) 466-8263

Al Biernat's Prime Steak & Seafood

4217 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX

This popular special occasion spot is known for its extensive menu of steaks sourced from Texas farms, Japan, and beyond. Indulge in Japanese A5 Kobe beef that’s served by the ounce, or a classic cowboy-cut ribeye paired with creamed spinach, mushroom risotto, and roasted Brussels sprouts.

4217 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX
(214) 219-2201
(214) 219-2201

Nick & Sam's

3008 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX

A favorite of old money types and celebrities alike, it’s not totally uncommon to see a few Cowboys or other local celebs in this Uptown dining room. The steaks here are solid, the service is attentive, and it’s swanky enough to impress even the finickiest of diners.

3008 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX
(214) 871-7643
(214) 871-7643

Town Hearth

1617 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207

It’s no secret that Chef Nick Badovinus knows his way around beef, and this Design District spot is as splashy and flashy (and steak-devoted) as they come. Under the glow of chandeliers, dig into hearth-grilled beef that’s worth the pretty penny it costs.

1617 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 761-1617
(214) 761-1617

Nusr-Et Steakhouse Dallas

1900 N Pearl St, Dallas, TX 75201

Yes, it’s Salt Bae’s steakhouse and the meat is incredible. Order the filet mignon, which comes out raw and is cooked on the table using a searing hot plate and hot butter. Bread with garlic is also toasted in the butter, to sop it up, and the steak is served on top — with salt, of course. The service here is top notch and it’s a fun steak spot for a celebration or big party.

1900 N Pearl St, Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 961-1112
(972) 961-1112

Corrientes 348 Argentinian Steakhouse

1807 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75201

Wood-grilled steaks, fish, and vegetables are served family-style inside this Downtown Argentinian steakhouse. Start with an order or two of the restaurant’s famous empanadas served with chimmichurri sauce and a big salad, and enjoy your favorite cut of meat, sliced and served tableside.

1807 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 220-0348
(214) 220-0348

Dakota's

600 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201

This Dallas institution that was reopened in 2021 is probably better known for its atmosphere — a subterranean garden complete with a fire pit sand 20-foot water wall. However, it also delivers classic steakhouse fare, including several cuts of meat aged by Allen Brothers, and sides like oysters Rockefeller, wedge salad, and loaded mashed potatoes.

600 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 740-4001
(214) 740-4001

Brass Ram

2130 Commerce St 2nd Floor, Dallas, TX 75201

Nick Badovinus expanded his empire with the opening of Brass Ram on the outskirts of Downtown. It’s got his signature style, with mounted motorcycles and a private dining room loaded with Marilyn Monroe portraits. It’s also got steaks, lots and lots of steaks. He wanted to build an old-school steakhouse, and so he did. Go for the prime rib, New York strip, and porterhouse, among other cuts.

2130 Commerce St 2nd Floor, Dallas, TX 75201
(469) 677-6170
(469) 677-6170

Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse

702 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202

Don’t let visiting tourists have all the fun; YO Steakhouse in Dallas’ West End is a classic Texas-style steakhouse without the fussiness of the bigger, more opulent spots in town. Chef and owner Tony Street uses products from local farms, ranches, and artisans to cook up traditional steakhouse fare like prime beef cuts, wild game, and Street’s own special gouda mac and cheese.

702 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 744-3287
(214) 744-3287

Crown Block

300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207

The steakhouse now open in Reunion Tower is serving up locally sourced steaks from tomahawks to New York prime strips, along with every kind of sushi and seafood a Texan’s heart could desire. Enjoy it with a side dish of the best views of Dallas.

300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 321-3149
(214) 321-3149

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