"Both locations, in Oak Lawn and North Dallas, will be open on Christmas Eve for lunch and dinner with limited reservations. If an old-school steakhouse is the vibe for your holiday, this is the top pick. Its also one of the few restaurants in town still serving lobster Thermidor, which is broiled with a bechamel and loaded with parmesan cheese. That and a cocktail or glass of wine will stuff any stocking." - Courtney E. Smith
"Al Biernat’s has been serving Dallas steak steak steak steak steak for 25 years, which speaks loudly. It’s one of the few open for brunch, lunch, and dinner. It’s got multiple cuts of steak even more seafood options, and is also one of the few with a vegan section of the menu. And it may just have the most extensive list of sides in the city’s steakhouse oeuvre. In North Dallas and Oak Lawn, there’s something for everyone at this chophouse." - Amy McCarthy
"Most of the steakhouses seem sequestered to Uptown, with a few sprinkled elsewhere. The go-to steak spot for North Dallas is unquestionably Al Biernat’s, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Those looking for a fancy night out in this part of town are well-advised to make a reservation." - Rachel Pinn
"Sometimes Dad just wants a steak. Scratch the itch with brunch and dinner specials here on Father’s Day. Get 6 oz, filet mignon for $34.75, a 12 oz. filet nignon for $59.75, a 16 oz. Prime New York strip for $62.75, or the 22 oz. Prime cowboy cut ribeye for $69.75. All are served with red potatoes and green beans." - Courtney E. Smith
"Fitness-obsessed Raven Ross picked a steakhouse, and her recommendation is to “[order] the Al’s Salad with BOTH dressings on the side to mix them up!” But she does also suggest getting into the dessert menu, calling it “amazing.”" - Courtney E. Smith