SavarinWhere to eat · Uptown, Dallas
Steaklhouse Takes No Reservations
None of Uptown's marquee steakhouses are strictly walk-in only, but each one keeps its full-service bar and lounge open for first-come, no-reservation dining.
Here is how all five handle walk-ins and reservations, in order:
1
Nick & Sam's Steakhouse
Known as Dallas's premier celebrity playground and high-energy special-occasion dining room, Nick & Sam's backs its prime beef program with celebratory flair and live piano. Order the 32 oz Dry-Aged Tomahawk or the Piedmontese filet, paired with the decadent lobster mac and cheese. While main dining room tables book out weeks ahead, the bustling front bar is entirely walk-in for full dinner service at $$$$ (around $130+ a head).
2
Nuri Steakhouse
This opulent $20 million Art Deco showstopper merges Texas steakhouse traditions with refined Korean flavors and a world-class wine cellar. Order the 40 oz Dry-Aged Porterhouse for Two or the hot-stone wagyu dumplings alongside the maque choux corn cheese. Table reservations are heavily contested, but the glowing centerpiece bar offers walk-in seating for full menu service at $$$$ (around $120+ a head).
3
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
A sleek, two-story Uptown powerhouse renowned for massive wine towers, impeccable hospitality, and classic luxury cuts. Go for the 45-Day Dry-Aged Prime Ribeye paired with thick-cut Nueske's bacon and king crab mac. Dining room reservations are strongly encouraged, but you can consistently walk in without booking to grab open seats at the downstairs bar at $$$$ (around $110+ a head).
4
The Capital Grille
Anchored inside the Crescent complex, this clubby dining room is a gold standard for dry-aged steaks and seamless power-dining service. Get the Bone-In Kona Crusted Dry-Aged NY Strip with caramelized shallot butter alongside their signature Stoli Doli cocktail. Main tables fill fast with corporate and hotel crowds, but the rich mahogany bar is open for walk-ins on a first-come basis at $$$$ (around $95–$115 a head).
5
STK Steakhouse
Blending a modern steakhouse with a high-octane lounge, STK is famous for late-night energy, resident DJs, and sleek decor. Order the Bone-In Filet with Truffle Butter alongside sweet corn pudding and lil' BRG sliders. While dining room seating requires a reservation, the expansive central bar and patio lounge accommodate walk-ins looking to dine without notice at $$$$ (around $100+ a head).
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