Dakota’s Steakhouse- Downtown Dallas

4.9

4799 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 93 times today

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Romantic

When visiting the restaurant, patrons descend 18 feet underground in a canopied glass elevator, accessed from street level, for a culinary experience unlike any other. The American Steakhouse offers an expansive 1,800 square foot subterranean courtyard allowing patrons to dine al fresco and enjoy a New Orleans-inspired exterior space. This cool oasis is complete with a 20 foot, 5-tiered granite water wall, multi-tiered landscaping, lava rock fire pit, and black granite bar. Dakota's below-ground patio has long been considered one of the city's most romantic dining spots.

We believe the best steaks come from the best cut and quality. That’s why we get all of our beef fresh from renowned beef purveyors, Allen Brothers. Each cut is corn and grain fed USDA Prime steak that our chef handpicks. Each steak is aged for a minimum of 28 days for a perfectly tender, juicy bite every time.

It is our goal to give you a great meal every time you join us for lunch or dinner.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(214) 740-4001
Website
http://dakotasrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Beto Gonzales
Catering
Dakota's caters to diverse events: from intimate business lunches to grand receptions. Parties of 15+ enjoy custom set menus featuring our finest dishes. Personalize your guest menus with a custom greeting. Enhance your event with tailored wine and cocktail selections.
Private party facilities
Whether you're having a cocktail reception, corporate lunch or a private dinner, Dakota’s can accommodate all of your event needs! We are available for full dining room rental, patio rental or just a large party. Don’t wait another minute to book your event at Dakota’s Steakhouse!
Private party contact
Angie Espinoza: (469) 332-7459

Location
600 N. Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
San Jacinto
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking.
Public transit
Close to Dart Rail and McKinney Avenue Trolley
Entertainment
Don Reasons On Piano Every Friday and Saturday 6 PM to 10 PM
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us underground daily (Monday thru Friday) from 4pm-6pm at the bar/lounge area for Happy Hour. Enjoy Happy Hour featured prices on our famous tater tots with a black truffle aioli, oysters Rockefeller, and more... along with Happy Hour featured wines and cocktails.

Popular dishes

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$25.00
cocktail sauce, herb aioli & lemon
King Crab Cocktail$36.00
cocktail sauce, herb aioli & lemon
Yellowfin Tuna Ceviche$27.00
rice puffs, pickled onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado & lime
East Coast Oysters
champagne mignonette & cocktail sauce
Signature Seafood Platter
jumbo shrimp cocktail, half-dozen oysters, half Maine lobster, king crab salad & scallop ceviche
- MKT

Roasted Seafood Platter

Roasted Seafood Platter$162.00
1/2lb lobster, king crab leg, prawns, little neck clams, PEI mussels marinated and served with red chimichurri, chili butter & toasted ciabatta

Soups & Salads

Soup du Jour
- MKT
Dakota's Clam Chowder$15.00
since 1984
Artisan Green Salad$15.00
feta cheese, strawberries, candied pecans & white balsamic
Wedge Salad$16.00
baby iceberg, blue cheese, bacon, pearl onion, tomato & buttermilk dressing
Little Gem Caesar Salad$15.00
parmesan frico, crouton & fresh herb

Appetizers

Grilled Pork Belly$21.00
pink lady apple-miso, pickled gooseberries & endive
Grilled Day Boat Scallops$26.00
sturgeon caviar, beurre blanc & chives
Crispy Calamari & Shrimp$22.00
artichoke, peppadew chili & lemon
Crab Cake "Lollipops"$29.00
green goddess, garlic aioli & lemon purèe
Roasted Bone Marrow$28.00
smoked bacon marmalade, dijonnaise, fried shallots & grain toast points

Specialties

Lobster Cappelleti$42.00
lobster cream sauce, english peas & pea tendrils
Roasted Chicken$37.00
gnocchi, tuscan kale, italian sausage, brussel sprouts & mustard jus
Boneless Short Rib$48.00
potato puree, roasted vegetables, red wine jus & shaved black truffles
Classic Bouillabaisse$62.00
lobster, clams, mussels, prawns, root vegetables, grilled baguette & herb
Roasted Atlantic Salmon$40.00
israeli cous cous, roasted tomatoes, asparagus & smoked tomato butter
Catch of the Day
simply prepared with watercress salad
- MKT

From the Grill

Our USDA Prime Steaks are aged & cut by Allen Brothers, grilled & finished in a 1200° Montague broiler

8 oz Center-Cut Filet Mignon$58.00
14 oz New York Strip$67.00
16 oz Boneless Ribeye$72.00
14 oz Bone-In Filet Mignon$87.00
18 oz Kansas City Strip$89.00
22 oz 'Cowboy' Bone-In Ribeye$97.00
Tasting of Japanese Wagyu
- MKT
32 oz Tomahawk Ribeye$148.00
36 oz Porterhouse$154.00
for two
24 oz Long-Bone Pork Chop$52.00
18 oz Lamb Chop$62.00
frenched
10 oz Lobster Tail
cold water
- MKT
18 oz Whole Steamed Lobster
- MKT
16 oz King Crab Legs
- MKT

Dakota's Beef Wellington

8 oz Filet Mignon$86.00
puff pastry, mushroom duxelles, prosciutto & bordelaise (limited availability)

Toppings

Blue Cheese Crust$6.00
crumbles of roquefort bleu
Black Truffle Butter$8.00
preserved black truffles & maldon salt
"Oscar" Style$34.00
king crab, asparagus & hollandaise
Rossini style$31.00
4 oz of grade A foie gras & madeira sauce
Jumbo Lump Crab$23.00
lemon, herbs & butter
Sautéed Gulf Shrimp$16.00
white wine, garlic & butter

Sauces

Dakota's Steak Sauce$9.00
bone marrow, black truffle & brandy
Au Poivre Sauce$7.00
trio of toasted peppercorn
Traditional Hollandaise$6.00
lemon & clarified butter
Sauce Béarnaise$6.00
tarragon hollandaise
Bordelaise$7.00
red wine & demi-glace
Sauce 'Diane'$9.00
wild mushrooms & cognac

Vegetables

Grilled Asparagus$13.00
hollandaise
Wild Mushrooms$16.00
sherry wine
Sautéed Spinach$10.00
lemon
Creamed Spinach$12.00
breadcrumbs
Baby Root Vegetables$13.00
Lobster Corn Elote$19.00
charred lime
Charred Broccolini$15.00
white cheddar
Sauteed Tuscan Kale$13.00
pecorino
Crispy Brussels Sprout$13.00
bacon
Roasted Cauliflower$12.00
golden raisins

Potatoes & Grains

Black Truffle Risotto$19.00
fresh shaved black truffle
'Cacio e Pepe' Risotto$13.00
black pepper
Baked Mac & Cheese$12.00
toasted breadcrumbs
Yukon Potato Purée$12.00
chive
Aligot Potato Purée$16.00
gruyère
Au Gratin Potatoes$14.00
chives
French Fries$11.00
garlic aioli
Sweet Potato Fries$13.00
lemon aioli
Truffle Parm Fries$13.00
truffle aioli
Loaded Mashed Potato$15.00
sour cream, bacon, chive & white cheddar

What 4,799 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dakota's Steakhouse in Downtown Dallas offers an "exceptional dining experience" with delicious, perfectly cooked steaks and a sophisticated atmosphere. Guests praise the attentive service, especially from standout servers like Judge and Kayla. Ideal for celebrations, the restaurant's ambiance is enhanced by live piano music, making it a "must" for special occasions.

4,799 Reviews

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Ivy Joyce
Dallas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The appetizers were amazing! The sides as well as the dessert! We had the Tiramisu Cheesecake that was to die for. However, our steaks lacked a good flavor and it was super tough.
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eddy
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They made it a really special experience, had roses on the table and even brought us out some dessert.
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Tyresha
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Brandon was amazing made the whole experience worth it.
Dakota’s Steakhouse- Downtown DallasResponded today
Hi Tyresha, We're overjoyed to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Dakota’s Steakhouse! It's wonderful to know that our team made your visit worth it. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We're looking forward to your next visit. Thank you for your support! Warmest Regards, Dakota’s Management Team
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Aadil
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrating our anniversary, and this definitely lived up to our expectations. We were greeted properly, the ambience was amazing, and the service was top-notch. Our server Chrissie, was great. She was very knowledgeable about the menu, allergy restrictions, and more. She was working multiple tables and was very much attentive to each and every table. Overall, it was a great experience and a perfect way to celebrate our anniversary
Dakota’s Steakhouse- Downtown DallasResponded today
Hello Aadil, Thank you so much for choosing Dakota’s Steakhouse to celebrate your special day! We're thrilled to hear that you felt special and enjoyed your experience with us. It's wonderful to know that our team made your celebration even more memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back for more celebrations in the future. Kindest Regards, Dakota’s Management Team
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Abby
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely loved our first visit to Dakota’s! The food was impeccable and so were the cocktails. Brian was our server and was great! We had a wonderful time and we can’t wait to return soon!
Dakota’s Steakhouse- Downtown DallasResponded today
Hello Abby, We're over the moon to hear that you had a wonderful first visit to Dakota’s! It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our food and cocktails, as well as our service. We're thrilled that we could make your visit special. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! Kind Regards, The Management Team
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Jamie
VIP
Dallas
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always such a beautiful dinner, great service and wonderful atmosphere.
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JESSICA
Dallas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had Dakota's for Christmas Eve dinner last year and had such an amazing experience and the best braised short ribs- that we had to go back this year! Our waiter Henry, was fantastic and attentive. The short ribs lived up to my memory and expectations plus the lobster mac & cheese was to die for! We will certainly go back soon!!
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Tracy
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was Chirstmas eve and we had a wonderful dinning experience with our two adult sons. Ii was a wonderful dinning experience.
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Lauren
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and Kayla was even better! She told us the full story of the restaurant’s location and had the best recommendations for food! She was attentive and gave us the best experience. Drinks were amazing as was the food. Steak was cooked perfectly and the scallop appetizer is to die for. Highly recommend the restaurant and recommend Kayla even more!
Dakota’s Steakhouse- Downtown DallasResponded today
Thanks for the feedback, Lauren! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful dining experience at Dakota’s Steakhouse. We're especially glad you enjoyed our food and drinks, and found our service to be attentive. Your high recommendation means a lot to us! We strive to provide the best experience for our guests and your feedback helps us do just that. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind Regards, The Management Team
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Jose
Dallas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The hottest was not friendly or welcoming at all. Except for the lady that walked us over to the table. The lady that checked us in was super dry and not very helpful at all 0/10 to that lady and 10/10 to the lady that walked us to our table. Our server was very nice and super attentive and friendly. The food was amazing as always. The Valet was not very accommodating, did not provide me with a ticket to retrieve my car and made it seem as if I dropped my ticket when it was not the case. For such a prestigious restaurant and I frequently visit with friends and family to have a host like that it’s very disappointing. Overall 8/10
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FAQs

Dakota’s Steakhouse- Downtown Dallas offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (214) 740-4001.

Dakota’s Steakhouse- Downtown Dallas is rated 4.9 stars by 4799 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 93 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dakota’s Steakhouse- Downtown Dallas

600 N. Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
San Jacinto
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking.
Public transit
Close to Dart Rail and McKinney Avenue Trolley
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Beto Gonzales
Entertainment
Don Reasons On Piano Every Friday and Saturday 6 PM to 10 PM
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://dakotasrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(214) 740-4001
Catering
Dakota's caters to diverse events: from intimate business lunches to grand receptions. Parties of 15+ enjoy custom set menus featuring our finest dishes. Personalize your guest menus with a custom greeting. Enhance your event with tailored wine and cocktail selections.
Private party facilities
Whether you're having a cocktail reception, corporate lunch or a private dinner, Dakota’s can accommodate all of your event needs! We are available for full dining room rental, patio rental or just a large party. Don’t wait another minute to book your event at Dakota’s Steakhouse!
Private party contact
Angie Espinoza: (469) 332-7459

Featured in

100 Dallas - Fort Worth Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Dakota’s Steakhouse- Downtown Dallas

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

100 Dallas - Fort Worth Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Happy Hour

36 oz Porterhouse

Crab Cake "Lollipops"

18 oz Lamb Chop

Hors d'Oeuvres

Potato "Tater Tot"$3.00

Oxtail & Bone Marrow Croquette$6.00

Crab Hush Puppies$7.00

Oyster Rockefeller$5.00

Smoked Salmon Tartlet $4.00

On Ice

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$25.00

King Crab Cocktail$36.00

Yellowfin Tuna Ceviche$27.00

East Coast Oysters

Signature Seafood Platter

Roasted Seafood Platter

Roasted Seafood Platter$162.00

Soups & Salads

Soup du Jour

Dakota's Clam Chowder$15.00

Artisan Green Salad$15.00

Wedge Salad$16.00

Little Gem Caesar Salad$15.00

Appetizers

Grilled Pork Belly$21.00

Grilled Day Boat Scallops$26.00

Crispy Calamari & Shrimp$22.00

Crab Cake "Lollipops"$29.00

Roasted Bone Marrow$28.00

Specialties

Lobster Cappelleti$42.00

Roasted Chicken$37.00

Boneless Short Rib$48.00

Classic Bouillabaisse$62.00

Roasted Atlantic Salmon$40.00

Catch of the Day

From the Grill

8 oz Center-Cut Filet Mignon$58.00

14 oz New York Strip$67.00

16 oz Boneless Ribeye$72.00

14 oz Bone-In Filet Mignon$87.00

18 oz Kansas City Strip$89.00

22 oz 'Cowboy' Bone-In Ribeye$97.00

Tasting of Japanese Wagyu

32 oz Tomahawk Ribeye$148.00

36 oz Porterhouse$154.00

24 oz Long-Bone Pork Chop$52.00

18 oz Lamb Chop$62.00

10 oz Lobster Tail

18 oz Whole Steamed Lobster

16 oz King Crab Legs

Dakota's Beef Wellington

8 oz Filet Mignon$86.00

Toppings

Blue Cheese Crust$6.00

Black Truffle Butter$8.00

"Oscar" Style$34.00

Rossini style$31.00

Jumbo Lump Crab$23.00

Sautéed Gulf Shrimp$16.00

Sauces

Dakota's Steak Sauce$9.00

Au Poivre Sauce$7.00

Traditional Hollandaise$6.00

Sauce Béarnaise$6.00

Bordelaise$7.00

Sauce 'Diane'$9.00

Vegetables

Grilled Asparagus$13.00

Wild Mushrooms$16.00

Sautéed Spinach$10.00

Creamed Spinach$12.00