The Resy Guide to Steakhouses in Dallas – Fort Worth

When chef John Tesar opened this Central Dallas ode to dry-aged beef in 2014, his new school approach drew widespread praise — for good reason. Ever heard of a 240-day aged bone-in ribeye? Nearly a decade later, neither the original Knife nor its Plano sibling remains nothing like your grandfather’s steakhouse. Tesar’s inventive perspective prevails throughout the menu, whether it’s the celebrated plate of beef tartare, oyster, and fried-egg, or a slab of Sriracha pork belly.

Pro Tip: The Ozersky, a tribute to late Esquire food editor Josh Ozersky, remains the pre-eminent burger in Dallas. Enrobed by two melted slices of American cheese and stacked atop thinly sliced red onion, the deceptively simple burger is inordinately outstanding.

While this ever-buzzy Design District hotspot is not a steakhouse per se, the fiery grill here churns out some of the best steaks in the city. Each of the Monterrey-style grilled meats are paired with the perfect housemade sauces, from the eight-ounce American Wagyu filet mignon with cremosa de árbol to the 22-ounce bone-in cowboy ribeye with chamuco sauce.

This downtown Fort Worth restaurant bills itself as an American steakhouse, with the butcher cuts taking prime real estate on the menu. But the real decisions come down to the sauces: Do you top a 32-ounce tomahawk chop with a black-peppercorn sauce or chimichurri? Or will you choose herb, Worcestershire, or lobster butters? Other innovative nods include the tuna pizza appetizer and the corn crème brulee dessert, all to be enjoyed in a glossy dining room that complements the architecturally forward, yet somehow mod, building.

There’s nothing like a first-class saloon and steakhouse, and Billy Can Can is as special as they come in that department. From a bowl of red and hot fried quail to an array of Texas-size steaks, chef Matt Ford knows how Dallas loves to eat. Pro tip: Definitely try a glass or three of some of the hard-to-find Texas wines on the list.

Looking for a more luxury-tinged steakhouse that goes well beyond beef offerings? The Tango Room is an intimate, elegant Design District hideaway with a menu full of caviar, truffles, foie gras, and even a lobster corndog. Pro tip: Come hungry and share one of the restaurant’s large-format offerings, like the Peking duck.

This downtown Fort Worth standby continues to deliver in a polished, modern setting. Owner Adam Jones and longtime executive chef Blaine Staniford excel with a menu that has something for everyone, whether you pair your meal with an order of Regalis caviar, or a more modestly-priced order of French fries flecked with thyme and Parmesan. Steaks come from 44 Farms in Cameron, Texas, so you know the restaurant means business with its filets, prime strips, and dry-aged bone-in rib eyes. No matter if you

This flashy, modern spot reimagines the steakhouse genre with an unapologetically big vibe, upscale cocktails, happy hour, and even an in-house DJ.

Ready for baseball season? This is the move before a Rangers game. This massive Arlington steakhouse, inside the Live! By Loews complex and adjacent to the ballpark, caters to the crowds, making sure all meals and tastes are accounted with the steakhouse hits.

This beloved Bishop Arts District restaurant is definitely not a steakhouse. In fact, it’s only got a single steak on the menu, but my goodness, what a steak it is: The 44 Farms cut of beef is grilled, and served with the bounty of the seasons, such as caramelized shallots, red potato, masala spiced corn, and lime butter. Don’t miss it.