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The Best Steakhouses in Dallas

From the Michelin-recognized dry-aging program at Pappas Bros. to an Uptown institution running since 1999 and a Design District newcomer with a fruits de mer tower.

By Dim Hour · Updated 2026-07-06 · 6 verified picks

Dallas takes steak as seriously as any city in America, and the benchmark is Pappas Bros. Steakhouse — a Michelin-recognized North Dallas room with a deep dry-aging program and a Wine Spectator–honored cellar. Around it sits a dense field: an Uptown institution open since 1999, a downtown modern butcher, two Michelin-recommended Harwood and Design District rooms, and an Oak Lawn classic. These are the picks worth the tab, each scored and verified by Dim Hour.

Expect prime and dry-aged beef (bone-in ribeye, porterhouse, Akaushi/wagyu) alongside the steakhouse standards — caviar service, seafood towers, lobster. All are a special-occasion splurge; reservations are the norm.

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The Picks
1

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

Steakhouse · North Dallas · $$$$ · Dim Hour 96
🏆 Michelin Guide recognition, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

The Dallas benchmark — a North Dallas steakhouse in the Michelin Guide with a serious dry-aging program and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence cellar. Dry-aged prime ribeye, Chilean sea bass, and lobster thermidor. Book on OpenTable.

Order: Dry-Aged Prime Ribeye · Chilean Sea Bass · Lobster Thermidor
📍 10477 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, TX 75220 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
2

Nick & Sam's Steakhouse

Steakhouse · Uptown · $$$$ · Dim Hour 94
🏆 Dallas institution since 1999

A Uptown institution since 1999 and a Dallas power-dinner mainstay. The porterhouse, lobster tail, and creamed spinach are the order; the energy is loud and clubby. Book on OpenTable.

Order: Porterhouse Steak · Lobster Tail · Creamed Spinach
📍 3008 Maple Ave, Dallas TX 75201 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
3

Wicked Butcher

Modern Steakhouse · Downtown Dallas · $$$$ · Dim Hour 92

A modern downtown steakhouse inside The National with a sleek, design-forward room. Dry-aged ribeye, wagyu, and bone marrow lead a contemporary take on the genre. Book on Resy.

Order: Dry-Aged Ribeye · Wagyu · Bone Marrow
📍 1717 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
4

Stillwell's

Steakhouse · Harwood District · $$$$ · Dim Hour 92
🏆 Michelin Guide Recommended 2024 & 2025

A Harwood District steakhouse in the Michelin Guide (Recommended 2024 & 2025), built around HWD Akaushi beef, dry-aged steaks, and caviar service. One of the most polished rooms in the city.

Order: HWD Akaushi Beef · Dry-Aged Steaks · Caviar Service
📍 2575 McKinnon St, Dallas, TX 75201 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
5

Al Biernat's

Classic Steakhouse · Oak Lawn · $$$$ · Dim Hour 91
🏆 OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026

An Oak Lawn classic and a longtime Dallas special-occasion standard, with an OpenTable Top 100 nod. Bone-in ribeye, wagyu, lobster bisque, and a proper Caesar. Old-school service. Book on OpenTable.

Order: Bone-In Ribeye · Wagyu · Lobster Bisque · Classic Caesar
📍 4217 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas TX Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
6

Tango Room

Steakhouse / Cocktail Bar · Design District · $$$$ · Dim Hour 94
🏆 D Magazine Best New Restaurant

A jewel-box steakhouse-and-cocktail bar in the Design District, a D Magazine Best New Restaurant. Prime steaks, a fruits de mer tower, and tableside Caesar in a glamorous room. Book on Resy.

Order: Prime Steaks · Fruits de Mer Tower · Tableside Caesar
📍 1617 Hi Line Dr Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75207 Website ↗ Full listing on Dim Hour →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best steakhouse in Dallas?
The top steakhouse picks in Dallas include Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, Nick & Sam's Steakhouse, Wicked Butcher. Each is scored and verified by Dim Hour; see the full ranked list with signature dishes above.
Which Dallas steakhouse is in the Michelin Guide?
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse (North Dallas) and Stillwell's (Harwood District) are both recognized in the Michelin Guide.
What is the most classic / old-school Dallas steakhouse?
Nick & Sam's Steakhouse in Uptown has run since 1999, and Al Biernat's in Oak Lawn is a longtime special-occasion standard — both lean classic.
What is the best modern steakhouse in Dallas?
Wicked Butcher downtown (inside The National) and Tango Room in the Design District are the two most design-forward, contemporary rooms.
Where is the best steakhouse in Uptown Dallas?
Nick & Sam's Steakhouse is the Uptown institution, with several others a short drive away in Oak Lawn and Downtown.
Which Dallas steakhouse has the best dry-aged beef?
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse is known for its in-house dry-aging program; Wicked Butcher and Stillwell's also feature dry-aged cuts prominently.
How expensive are Dallas steakhouses?
These are firmly $$$$ — prime and dry-aged cuts, seafood towers, and caviar add up fast. Plan on a special-occasion tab.
Do Dallas steakhouses take reservations?
Yes — reservations are strongly recommended (most on OpenTable, Resy), especially for weekend dinner.
How many restaurants does Dim Hour cover in Dallas?
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