Dallas always seem to talk about how things are bigger in Texas and the city’s steakhouses prove this motto. After visiting the sights in Dallas, it is always good to find your way to a good restaurant that will fill tantalize your taste buds. A good ice-cold beer and a big steak can be found at many of Dallas’ world famous establishments.
Bob’s Steak & Chop House
One steakhouse that is a must try, while visiting the city, is Bob’s Steak & Chop House. The restaurant opened its doors in 1993 and became a marque place to be, because of its gigantic cuts of steak. The facility combines atmosphere with oversized drinks and steaks that seem to melt to your tongue.
With its fine wines, oversized portions and customer service, Bob’s is building a reputation of high standards that other Dallas restaurants are attempting to follow. The Cote de Boeuf is one steak on the menu that is served with a potato and glazed carrots.
Bob’s Steak & Chop House
4300 Lemmon Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75219
(214) 528-9446
www.bobs-steakandchop.com
Dakotas Restaurant
Nestled in the heart of downtown Dallas sits Dakotas Restaurant. The facility was built on a piece of property that was originally owned by one of the largest churches in the country, First Baptist Church. Because of the original owner and a clause that was placed in the sale of the property, no alcoholic beverages are allowed to be sold anywhere on the property. The way this restaurant overcame that obstacle was by building some of the facility underground. “On church property,” and “below church property,” is defined two different ways by law. Since part of the building is now underground, the restaurant is no longer considered “on church property.”
A slow ride down to the restaurant will place you 18-feet underground and open you up to an 1,800-square foot space. You can then walk over to Dakotas and hand-pick your own steak, which has been aging for four weeks. The aging allows the steak to get very tender. You can choose from one of the many rib-eye, porterhouse and New York Strip steaks or decide you stomach can handle the 20 ounce steak known as the “Cowboy.”
Dakotas Restaurant
600 North Akard St.
Dallas, Texas 75201
Tel. (214) 740-4001
www.dakotasrestaurant.com
Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse
Sitting just outside the Dallas City limits in Kerriville is the Y.O. Cattle Ranch. Under the supervision of the head chef, each steak is prepared by using a 125 year old recipe. The secret herbs and spices used on the restaurants steaks is kept secret. After choosing what you want, the steaks are thrown onto flat-topped grill and charred to order. According to Jim O’Conner of the “Food Network,” Y.O. Ranch has the best steaks in the country.
Each steak is hand cut and placed in the recipe for aging, then seared in a sauce that causes the meat to melt into your mouth. The specialty of the house is the Buffalo Filet Mignon and venison that is served daily.
Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse
702 Ross Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75202
Tel: (214) 744-3287
www.yoranchsteakhouse.com