STK

Dallas is home to some superb, homegrown steakhouse concepts, but the first-in-Texas outpost of international STK Steakhouse has meat lovers excited to welcome an outsider into the fold. The sleek-and-sexy interiors have a Vegas-meets-Uptown vibe that fits the bill for many seeking a photo-worthy destination with food as good as its surroundings. Signature dishes include the Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass with sautéed bok choy and the Dry-Aged Tomahawk (34 ounces of meaty magnificence). That steak—along with any of the more than 15 cuts of beef—can be topped with a signature butter (Truffle, Lobster, or Wagyu Umami) or one of eight sauces, including Red Wine, Horseradish, and Chimichurri. And because no steakhouse is worth anything without stellar sides, find sweet corn pudding, parmesan truffle fries, and bacon mac & cheese. (Pro tip: Stop in for happy hour when you can get a mini Surf & Turf for $19, as well as other bites and sips for $3, $6, or $9).

Just when it feels like Uptown can’t possibly fit another steakhouse into its red meat-obsessed boundaries, STK joins the party. The popular restaurant, which sports locations in two dozen major cities around the world, is known as much for its lively bar and DJs as for its steaks. But there are so many steaks. The menu categorizes them by small, medium, and large, and standard cuts are joined by a selection of Japanese wagyu and a couple shareable dry-aged options, like the 28-ounce porterhouse and the 34-ounce tomahawk. Meat can be topped with king crab and lobster tails, and sides include creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, and truffle fries.

One of the newest steakhouses in the city has debuted and they staff here ready, willing, and able to help you and your beloved friends and family make new memories over a Christmas meal. Choose the prix-fixe menu of roasted prime rib with confit fingerling potatoes, green beans, port wine shallots, and black truffle Madeira sauce, or order anything from the regular menu from caviar to king crab.
Cost: $79 for the prime rib special; main courses run $50 - $160 a la carte.
How to book: call 972-842-9450