Chef Richard Chamberlain opened his eponymous restaurant in 1993. Typical steakhouse fare, including a wedge salad and shrimp and lobster bisque, join less traditional dishes such as a Kona coffee glazed New York strip and pomegranate glazed duck breast. It is one of the rare steakhouses that offers a gluten-free menu. 

Al Biernat’s has been serving Dallas steak steak steak steak steak for 25 years, which speaks loudly. It’s one of the few open for brunch, lunch, and dinner. It’s got multiple cuts of steak even more seafood options, and is also one of the few with a vegan section of the menu. And it may just have the most extensive list of sides in the city’s steakhouse oeuvre. In North Dallas and Oak Lawn, there’s something for everyone at this chophouse. 

This spot has made its mark on Dallas by offering a more affordable steak, in the form of a steak frites plate. It’s cuts are thin and served with brandy peppercorn sauce. The most expensive iteration of the dish on the menu is a Heartbrand cut that weighs in at 14 oz and costs $48.

Atop the Hilton Anatole sits a steakhouse with an amazing view of Dallas. The steak options range from six- to a whopping 38-ounces (obviously, that’s a tomahawk, and its also served with foie gras and multiple sauces — for sharing). Also notable on this menu is the rack of elk and its chicken karaage. 

A favorite of old-money types and celebrities alike, it’s common 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 diners.

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.

Pull into this Deep Ellum steakhouse for a romantic vibe. It’s dark and moody, and the bar is great for people watching. The steak menu, helmed by former Wolfgang Punk Five Sixty chef Jacob Williamson, runs deep with beef sourced from Texas. Wagyu is the main feature, and it offers a Texas tomahawk Tuesday special for $195 that covers two diners and includes a 36 oz wagyu ribeye with all the fixings.

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 chimichurri sauce and a big salad, and enjoy your favorite cut of meat, sliced and served tableside.  

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.

Don’t let visiting tourists have all the fun; Y.O. 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 traditional steakhouse fare like prime beef cuts, wild game, and the yummy gouda mac and cheese from Street’s Fine Chicken.

Found in Reunion Tower, the steakhouse serves 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.