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  • Two Dallas Steakhouses Named Among The World’s Best

    Local Profile
    Published On: May 15, 2025

    Knife and Nuri Steakhouse earn spots on 2025’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list

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  • Dallas Chef John Tesar Returns to Food Network for New Show

    Dallas Observer
    Published On: February 19, 2025

    Chef John Tesar, who knows his way around a knife, is returning to Food Network for the debut of House of Knives.

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  • Chase Beakley, sommelier at Knife Steakhouse, Mentioned in The New Wine Review

    The New Wine Review
    Published On: August 5, 2024

    People love to talk about what they like to drink with oysters. What is it about bivalves that causes such a pairing debate? And what is it that actually pairs best with oysters? I posed this question to some industry people. But let’s talk about the most-cited pairings first.

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  • Best of Plano Winner – 2024

    Plano Magazine
    Published On: July 16, 2024

    Congratulations to Knife Steakhouse in Plano who was recently voted Best Place for Carnivores in Plano! Thank you to all of your for their votes and support!

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  • 25 Best Steakhouses in America, According to Chefs

    25 Best Steakhouses in America, According to Chefs
    Published On: May 29, 2024

    From coast to coast, industry insiders turn to these restaurants for comfort, inspiration, and a perfectly cooked steak.

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  • The 14 Essential Restaurants in Dallas

    Eater - Dallas
    Published On: April 5, 2024

    Dallas is a suburb not to sleep on, especially in terms of food.

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  • The Best Steakhouses in Dallas

    InsideHook
    Published On: February 6, 2024

    Fortunately, Dallas sports an eclectic and excellent array of steakhouses, ranging from old school haunts to modern, red meat-laden palaces, where you’re guaranteed to leave happy and full.

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  • 2024 Best 10 Steakhouses in the U.S.A.

    Gayot
    Published On: February 2, 2024

    Food trends take off then fizzle out, but steakhouses always seem to be in style. Some have stayed relatively the same for more than a century while others innovate this classic concept.

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  • 10 Big Dallas Restaurant Openings We’re Looking Forward to in 2024

    Dallas Observer
    Published On: January 16, 2024

    With new concepts from local chefs to out-of-town sensations making their local debuts, the new year is already shaping up to be both exciting and busy for local dining devotees.

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  • Best Of 2023: Restaurants

    Local Profile
    Published On: December 12, 2023

    There’s so much great stuff to eat and do in North Texas. But what’s the best? Just as the year ends, here’s a moment for us — and you — to look back at the best of the best for 2023.

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  • Top 100 Restaurants in Dallas

    Dallas Observer
    Published On: December 7, 2023

    The Dallas dining scene continues to woo us. From Icelandic hot dogs to Hawaiian lunch plates to Italian street food, the options to indulge are bountiful.

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  • The 50 Best Restaurants

    D Magazine
    Published On: November 30, 2023

    Our list of the Dallas area's 50 Best Restaurants reflects the values we want to see in Dallas cooking. Integrity, seasonality, and originality take pride of place over flashy style.

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  • World’s 101 Best Steakhouses

    World's 101 Best
    Published On: September 29, 2023

    Knife is a top-rated steakhouse in Dallas that offers a great dining experience.

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  • 25 Best Steakhouse Restaurants In Dallas

    Mashed
    Published On: September 18, 2023

    There's arguably no one who does steakhouse better than Texas, and nowhere in the state offers more opulent and higher-quality experiences than Dallas.

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  • 26 Best Steakhouses In Dallas, Ranked

    TastingTable
    Published On: July 3, 2023

    When visiting Dallas, you will find a few tried and true attributes, including impeccable shopping, luxurious accommodations, and high-end, premium-quality steaks.

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  • Inside Knife Modern Steak, a New Southern California Steakhouse From Michelin-Starred Chef John Tesar

    Robb Report
    Published On: June 22, 2023

    The restaurant is a spin-off of his lauded Knife in Dallas and the Michelin-starred Knife & Spoon in Orlando, Florida.

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  • The 11 Best Steakhouses in the World, According to Michelin

    Robb Report
    Published On: June 16, 2023

    While there’s a comfort to the classic steakhouse, plenty of proprietors have pushed the envelope by experimenting with aging, sourcing high-quality beef from around the world, incorporating global flavors, and playing with live-fire cooking. Michelin has taken notice, too.

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  • Acclaimed Dallas Chef John Tesar Imports His Meaty Steakhouse Knife to Dana Point

    Eater - Los Angeles
    Published On: June 8, 2023

    Tesar made his reputation serving a variety of dry-aged and exotically-sourced steaks at Knife, and given its popularity, Tesar decided to go with a more familiar brand name for Orange County diners.

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  • The best place to eat steak in your state

    MSN
    Published On: April 16, 2023

    The steakhouses that take things to the next level put a lot of time and effort into the selection, aging and preparation, and the results are the absolute best pieces of beef you can put into your mouth.

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  • 14 Best Restaurants in Dallas, TX

    Restaurant Observer
    Published On: April 9, 2023

    Whether you live in Dallas, Texas, or just passing through, you will note a great culinary scene.

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  • The Worst Celebrity Chef Tantrums Of All Time

    Mashed
    Published On: March 25, 2023

    There's no denying that John Tesar is a talented cook and restaurant owner, but he's not the easiest person to put up with.

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  • These Texas Eateries Ranked among the best steakhouses in America

    CW33
    Published On: January 7, 2023

    Having a plate of food for dinner will usually always have a protein some veggies and a starch, there’s nothing better than a nicely cooked steak alongside some mashed potatoes and green beans. Especially if it’s cooked in Texas.

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  • Your Guide To The Best Places For Steak In Collin County

    Local Profile
    Published On: January 5, 2023

    When it comes to steak, Collin County has a rich and storied history. The 19th century saw herds of longhorn cattle traverse the Texas Road, also known as the Shawnee Trail. It was the principal trail over which cattle were driven to northern markets through Dallas, Preston and Collin County.

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  • The 17 Most Essential Food Experiences in Dallas

    Thrillist
    Published On: January 3, 2023

    Get your fill of queso, tacos, chicken fried steaks, and other DFW favorites.

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  • The 14 Best Steakhouses in Dallas-Ft. Worth

    Thrillist
    Published On: December 21, 2022

    From classic, dimly lit steak-and-potato joints to high-end spots perfect for your next date night, power lunch, or expense account-fueled bacchanal, these are 14 of the best steakhouses in Dallas.

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  • Is Dallas a Michelin Star-Worthy City? We Asked Michelin-Star Chefs

    Dallas Observer
    Published On: June 15, 2022

    Good question. While Dallas has Michelin-starred chefs — two now, to be exact — those awards were given to restaurants in other states, never here.

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  • Dallas chef wins surprise Michelin star, one of the greatest honors in food

    The Dallas Morning News
    Published On: June 10, 2022

    Dallas chef John Tesar won his first Michelin star on June 9, during a ceremony that honors the best culinarians in Florida. Tesar’s restaurant, Knife & Spoon, located at the Ritz-Carlton resort in Orlando, hosted the event — but Tesar didn’t know he would be honored.

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  • This Dallas steakhouse ranked among top 10 steakhouses in America for 2022

    CW33
    Published On: June 6, 2022

    Steakhouses are some of the best dining experiences you can have whether it’s by yourself or with your significant other and if you’re in North Texas, you might just find yourself a top 10 experience.

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  • Dallas steakhouse ranked among 2022’s 10 best in the country

    CW33
    Published On: April 29, 2022

    It’s one thing when you claim to have one of the best of anything especially when it comes to stacking up against other restaurants nationwide, but it’s a whole other ball game when a report name-drops your spot in the top 10 of any ranking.

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  • The Absolute Best Steakhouses In America

    Mashed
    Published On: April 26, 2022

    The name of the game in the steakhouse world is changing. We see old standbys with decades in the industry embracing the nostalgic elements of a traditional chophouse while newcomers rely on playful vibes, celebrity chefs, and exotic cuts of meat to make them stand out.

    Read More: https://www.mashed.com/659302/the-absolute-best-steakhouses-in-america/

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  • 20 Best Steakhouses In America Ranked

    TastingTable
    Published On: April 4, 2022

    So whether you're looking for a steakhouse that serves up innovative twists on classic favorites, or an old-school luxury joint where you can enjoy a glass of wine and a massive, perfectly seared cut of meat, there's a good chance there's a steakhouse near you that fits the bill.

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  • 30 Must Try Restaurants & Food in Dallas & Fort Worth for 2022

    Trey's Chow Down
    Published On: December 28, 2021

    These are my top restaurants with dishes, and there’s a big variety so there’s something for everyone!

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  • 20 Best Restaurants in Dallas

    Condé Nast Traveler
    Published On: November 4, 2021

    Dallas chefs are bold and not afraid to try new things, and as a result, a list of elite establishments have risen to the top of the food chain, covering casual to fine dining, creative menus, and everything in between.

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  • 20 Best Restaurants in Dallas

    Forbes
    Published On: November 4, 2021

    Dallas chefs are bold and not afraid to try new things, and as a result, a list of elite establishments have risen to the top of the food chain, covering casual to fine dining, creative menus, and everything in between.

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  • The best dry-aged steaks in America are at this Dallas steakhouse

    Escape Hatch Dallas
    Published On: October 1, 2021

    If you‘re a fan of prime beef that’s been dry-aged a super long time — 120 to 240 days— make dinner plans at chef John Tesar’s Knife Dallas or Knife Dallas.

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  • The 2021 Best of Big D

    D Magazine
    Published On: August 11, 2021

    Say hello to our 20th edition. Here are 172 ways to support our favorite local places and people during this critical time for small businesses.

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  • 50 Best Steakhouses in the U.S., Ranked

    Far & Wide
    Published On: August 2, 2021

    For some, it’s about a family-run establishment. For others, it’s all about the classics and history. And for the rest, nothing beats a swanky scene with A5 Wagyu. This list of America’s best steakhouses features not-to-be-missed menu items, a touch of history and a whole lot of mouth-watering steak photos.

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  • Knife and Spoon at the Ritz-Carlton sears the best steaks in Orlando

    Orlando Weekly
    Published On: March 3, 2021

    But none are more notable than Knife & Spoon, the Ritz-Carlton newcomer whose eminence is rooted in chef John Tesar's prized proteins.

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  • Best Restaurants in Dallas

    The 5 Best Restaurants in Dallas
    Published On: January 24, 2020

    Reinventing the steakhouse experience, Knife is the celebrated concept from regionally and nationally acclaimed John Tesar.

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  • The Best Steakhouses in America

    Thrillist
    Published On: January 24, 2020

    This year we're focusing on the next generation of steak places. Places that, on top of giving you crazy incredible steaks, also pay careful attention to the highest quality sourcing while (hopefully) keeping an eye out for sustainability, or at the very least providing a degree of transparency.

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  • 10 Best Restaurant Meals Of The Year

    Forbes
    Published On: January 19, 2020

    That means with 2019 just behind us, it is time for my annual reflection on the standout restaurant meals I enjoyed in the past 12 months.

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  • Which Dallas restaurant was named by ‘Esquire’ as one of the ‘most important restaurants of the decade’?

    The Dallas Morning News
    Published On: January 6, 2020

    Dallas steakhouse Knife made Esquire's list of the 40 most important restaurants from 2010 to 2019. That's a big win nationally for chef John Tesar, as it's just one of two Texas restaurants on writer Jeff Gordinier's list.

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  • 2020’s Most Anticipated American Restaurant Openings

    Vogue
    Published On: January 2, 2020

    The future of dining in America looks bright. Next year, some of the country's most iconic cooks—alongside legendary chefs from around the world—will unleash fresh new dining engagements...

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  • The 40 Most Important Restaurants of the Decade

    Esquire
    Published On: December 27, 2019

    When people look back on this arbitrary demarcation of years, these will be the restaurants that bring time-specific memories flooding back.

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  • The 25 Best Steakhouses in America Right Now

    Robb Report
    Published On: December 17, 2019

    While plenty of these nostalgic establishments still exist and thrive around the country, the American steakhouse landscape is changing. Some of the classic, polished establishments have lost their sheen. And new steakhouses are stepping up to take their place, serving more exquisite cuts and rare breeds and widely utilizing dry-aging, a process that concentrates all of those meaty flavors.

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  • America’s 50 Best Steakhouses

    Daily Meal
    Published On: November 19, 2019

    From grand Las Vegas carnivore temples helmed by world-famous chefs to clubby Chicago dining rooms loaded with mahogany and brass to New York institutions with now-household names, the steakhouse is an American icon. These are the 50 best.

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  • Skillet Fried Chicken

    Fox4
    Published On: November 1, 2019

    Top Chef star John Tesar is kicking things up a notch at the Chefs for Farmers Festival. He joins Good Day to share his skillet fried chicken recipe.

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  • A Burger Scholar’s Quest for the Best Burgers in Texas

    First We Feast
    Published On: October 30, 2019

    For Part 2, Burger Scholar George Motz and Alvin Cailan continue their search for the best burgers in Texas. They first head to Knife Dallas to try one of the most famous steakhouse burgers in America, and cap off their road trip at Keller's, a classic drive-in burger joint.

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  • Make the Best Burger Ever at Home

    WFAA
    Published On: October 11, 2019

    Chef John Tesar showing how to cook the best burger ever at home with Jane McGarry on Good Morning Texas.

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  • Best Steakhouses in Dallas

    USA Today 10 Best
    Published On: September 26, 2019

    If there’s one thing that Dallasites love, it’s a good steak. Which is only fitting since Texas is the top beef producing state in the nation. So it should come as no surprise that the metroplex is brimming with high-quality steakhouses. The only difficult part is deciding which one to choose.

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  • One of the World’s Greatest BBQ Pitmasters Has Created the Ultimate Guide to Steak

    Robb Report
    Published On: April 15, 2019

    Now, Franklin and his collaborator Jordan MacKay are back on the bookshelves (and the Internet) with Franklin Steak: Dry Aged. Live Fire. Pure Beef. It is a similarly wonky, passionate and in-depth exploration of the Other Red Meat, which also happens to be Franklin’s home-cooking passion.

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  • Brioche French Toast

    Fox4
    Published On: March 26, 2019

    Chef John John Tesar from Knife stops by the Good Day kitchen to share a brunch recipe. Knife is now open at the Shops at Willow Bend in Dallas and will soon open for lunch, brunch and dinner.

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  • Texas Dominates Best Steakhouses in America Rankings

    Paper City
    Published On: February 5, 2019

    No place does steak better than Texas — and now there’s even more proof. Three Texas meat temples made the exclusive cut for the latest 31 Best Steakhouses in America rankings, proving they take their mighty meats and succulent steaks sear-iously.

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  • January Five-Star Service: Heather Baloga

    Chef Works Insider
    Published On: January 28, 2019

    Her passion for food and customer service started long before she ever realized it. It was the large family dinners, where her grandmother would cook up family-style meals with Italian, Irish and Cajun flavors, which jump-started her fervor for food.

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  • 10 Best Restaurant Meals Of 2018

    Forbes
    Published On: December 21, 2018

    My favorites don’t have to be expensive or Michelin-starred to be great either, they just have to serve great food. Hype or trendiness doesn’t make a restaurant better or worse - what matters to me is the taste.

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  • KNIFE at The District at Willow Bend

    CBS11 - What's Up DFW
    Published On: December 13, 2018

    At Knife Chef John Tesar is reinventing the steak house by taking it back to it's Texas roots at Knife. Chef Tesar takes Taryn Jones behind the grill to find out why they're so good.

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  • ‘Top Chef’ Alum John Tesar Brings West Coast Surf and Turf to Dana Point

    Eater - Los Angeles
    Published On: August 14, 2018

    It’s no longer a rumor: Former Top Chef contestant John Tesar’s seafood restaurant Outer Reef is headed to Dana Point at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, with an opening slated for the end of 2018. Tesar is a four-time James Beard nominee, and appeared twice on Bravo’s culinary competition show.

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  • The 10 Best Steakhouses in Dallas

    D Magazine
    Published On: May 1, 2018

    The leader remains the same, but a few upstarts have rocked the rankings in a steak scene that has changed dramatically over the last several years.

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  • The Dish: Chef John Tesar

    CBS This Morning
    Published On: June 24, 2017

    Chef John Tesar has worked at some of the trendiest restaurants in New York and Las Vegas, earning notice for his skills in the kitchen-and for his outsized personality. In 2014, he opened Knife in Dallas, a steakhouse reinvention that made Esquire's list of "Best New Restaurants."

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  • 14 Essential Dallas Steakhouses

    Eater - Dallas
    Published On: June 16, 2017

    Ranging from Chef John Tesar’s modern take on steak to longstanding institutions dedicated to the classic steakhouse vibe, these restaurants serve Dallas’s best steaks. Go forth, and live your meat-obsessed dreams.

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  • A Top Chef’s Secret to Cooking the Perfect Steak

    The Daily Beast
    Published On: May 24, 2017

    Tesar’s techniques, which he developed by running acclaimed Dallas restaurant Knife, are so interesting and unorthodox that with the help of James Beard Award-winning writer Jordan Mackay, he recently wrote them down to share with professional and amateur chefs alike.

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  • 15 Santa-Approved Spots to Dine on Christmas Eve in Dallas

    Eater - Dallas
    Published On: December 15, 2016

    Christmas Eve is a great time to let the elves take care of dinner, after weeks of getting ready for the holiday. Whether your traditions are classic American fare, Chinese, sushi, or Italian, there are amazing options open all over the city.

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Knife Steakhouse | Dallas

Knife Steakhouse dry ages their Texas sourced steaks to maximize flavor making them the best steaks in Dallas. Come experience our world class service and quality for yourself at lunch or dinner. We can also host your private event in one of our private dining rooms.

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(214) 443-9339

Hours

Lunch
Mon - Fri • 11 am - 2 pm

Dinner
Sun – Thurs • 5 pm – 10 pm
Fri – Sat • 5 pm – 11 pm

Bar
Sun - Thurs • 11 am - 11 pm
Last Call 10:30 pm
Fri - Sat • 11 am - 12 am
Last Call 11:30 pm

Limited Lunch Menu available in Bar
Mon - Sun • 2 pm - 5 pm

Breakfast
Mon - Fri • 6:30 am - 10 am

Brunch
Sat - Sun • 7 am - 2 pm

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