Nestled in the JW Marriott, this chic Italian steakhouse serves up indulgent wagyu beef and homemade pasta, all set against a romantic vibe with a cocktail terrace.
"A downtown restaurant that takes major inspiration from Rat Pack-era and Little Italy cuisine, Dean’s Italian Steakhouse in the JW Marriott focuses on both Texas’s commitment to top-quality beef and Italian American classics like chicken piccata, lobster tail scampi, and salads with salami and provolone. The steaks are beautifully marbled, the leather banquettes are tufted, the wine flows freely, and the general vibe is one of celebration with loved ones. Those looking for an airier dining environment should head to the plant-filled outdoor veranda." - Taylor Tobin, Eater Staff
"When you need a dressy escape from the Downtown hustle, Dean’s is a great way to pass the time during Happy Hour or for a classy date-night destination. This is a pretty classic steakhouse, with white tablecloths, flickering candles, towering shrimp cocktails, and thin-stemmed wine glasses that could double as fish bowls. Most importantly, it’s a place with very good food where you can spend a few hours in a dark dining room, thumb through a massive textbook of wines, and order as much Japanese A5 wagyu steak as your wallet will allow." - nicolai mccrary
"In some ways, Dean’s is formulaic because it fits the textbook definition of a classy downtown steakhouse with white tablecloths, flickering candles, towering shrimp cocktails, and thin-stemmed wine glasses that could double as fish bowls. But sometimes you don’t want culinary innovation or trendsetting dishes. You just want an excellent steak, cooked to a perfect medium rare and served alongside a twice-baked potato topped with cheese and freshly shaved truffle. When that moment comes, head to Dean’s. " - nicolai mccrary
"This Downtown Italian steakhouse at the JW Marriott feels like it went to the same school as Red Ash, before transferring to a fancy boarding school in New England. The menu is equal parts pasta, chops, and seafood, with dishes ranging from simple and classic to big and ornate. Start with shrimp cocktail to kick things off on a light and refreshing note, then dive into plates of wagyu bolognese, dry-aged steaks, and the twice-baked potato topped with taleggio, fontina, and shaved truffles. " - nicolai mccrary
"These Austin restaurants were included in Wine Spectator’s annual restaurant awards list, showcasing a variety of cuisines from Italian and Mediterranean to New American and French." - Nadia Chaudhury
