Dunston's Steak House

Service was marginal. We were seated in the area where the waitress would not arrive for 25 minutes. If that was so, then why were we even sat in that area? Steak was ok, nothing special. Broccoli was overcooked. Baked potato was very small. Dislike the individual portions for baked potato fixings, as this cheapens the overall Restaurant. Would not recommend and would not return.

Has a historic, old style steakhouse atmosphere. Cozy and quiet. You can watch as your steak is cooked over a fire. Watching the cook expertly move the meat to get the perfect temperature is part of the ambiance. I've been eating here for many decades and have never had a bad steak or issues with service. The salad with blue cheese dressing is delicious. Real croutons! My steak is always cooked as requested, charred outside, and perfectly pink instead. The baked potatoes are tender and drowned in butter. Spouse gets the very big burger and always enjoys it.

Decent place to grab a bite. The restaurant is absolutely cozy inside with the old steakhouse feel. The stove is a real wood grill and they cook the steaks in the open over the fire. The food was OK, I was expecting more. Service was prompt and friendly. One area that I found strange was the silverware— it’s the cheapest junk from the dollar store. I expect a real set of silverware for a $50 steak dinner. I would return here but not for a special occasion or anything.

I can definitely say I will never go back again. This place is over priced and the food is mid if even that. Our group had 26 people, and they gave us 1 server. The whole evening she seemed irritated and even more so if you asked for anything. She hardly said a word to anyone and if you asked for something, she would just walk off, never acknowledging whether you were going to get your drink or straw or anything. The room we were in was cold but thank goodness for the fireplace. I do not recommend this place if you have a big party. Maybe if it's 2 guest it could be better, but I'm not coming back to test that theory. My husband and I spent $176 last night and it was definitely not worth it. I've gotten better service at Outback.

This was our first and last visit. A big stone fireplace greets you as you enter. It's nice. The music selection is top tier! We listened to Kris Kristofferson, Stevie Ray, and Barbara Mandrell, to just name a few. The flooring is interesting to walk on. It's wood plank printed carpet. Yes, I said printed carpet. It's dark, very low dim lights, and that makes it hard to read the menu. The ambience is cozy, I suppose. The mesquite fire for cooking steaks fills the air. The place was clean and has plenty of seating. There is a bar area and a very well stocked bar, and a large, accommodating dining area. We waited in the front for several minutes until I went and found someone to seat us. Then it took even longer to get waited on just for drinks. We didn't even get refills until right before our food came. It's Thursday at almost 3 pm And they are not busy. We ordered the new York strip steak and steak finger dinners, with baked potatoes, 2 glasses of teaa, and a very generic tasting root beer. The steak was tender and potatoes a good size. However, they do not season anything. We had to salt and pepper everything. And they served a basket with 3 rolls when our food came. I don't know if that was supposed to come with, or come before our meal, (like Texas Roadhouse or Saltgrass). They were room temperature and tasted fine. Our service got slightly better after our food arrived, but not great. For 3 people, it was $65. I'm not impressed with their service, or their lack thereof. We will drive the extra 15 miles to go to Saltgrass next time.

This is a good steakhouse. Not too expensive but still great Texas Steak. Made right by people who care. Atmosphere was cozy. Definitely be ready for the barbecue smell fills the restaurant and lengers with you when you leave.

I came expecting a good steak dinner. The diet cocke was from a tap and tasted like it had amonia in it. Waitresses changed it and it still was tasting bad. Shrimp coctail was 5 cold plain small boiled shrimp tails with some sause in the middle. Not at all a cocktail. The steak 10oz was very thin and nothing to write home about. There wasnt rough salt in the restaurant and when i asked for ground black pepper the waitress brought her own and peppered my steak like I'm disabled or something. She was kind and tried her best but the meal was 42 dollars and it wasn't worth it at all.

First time here , had the 9 oz bacon wrapped Filet with grilled shrimp , it was pretty good and prices were very reasonable

For the price, you cannot beat this Dallas staple! This is not the most elegant steakhouse around but it has been in business for many years for a reason. The steaks are cooked in an open kitchen inside the restaurant which gives a lovely smell throughout. I got the bacon wrapped filet with a caeser salad and a baked potato. My husband also got some fried okra and i think mac and cheese. Solid food and a nice family restaurant for a great price- it was something like $17 or 18 each for everything. We will be back.

This place is totally outdated, but the prices are unbeatable, and the food was a reasonably priced and delicious. I didn't enjoy my brisket and they were happy to replace it for me with something else. They definitely need a little facelift in this restaurant. It smells like somebody has been smoking there for 50 years.

All good food. Service staff the best. So nice and never rushed. Food cooked to order. Great family and friends meeting.spot. good bar.

Love! Love! Love! Love everything about this Restaurant! The Texas ambience, service, food, & entertainment from the fine gents making the steaks. Oh yes & the permeating scent of cooking meats! The sides are as good as they look in this picture. Our waiter said 94 year old Mr Dunston still shows up everyday & you see why the facility is impeccable. Enjoyed this Lunch so much, went back for dinner.

Born & raised in Dallas & you don't see many hometown originals anymore. Not only does this place remind me of my childhood, it's kept up with the test of time & survived! Great quality & prices while offering the ambiance of a high end steakhouse. I recommend for anyone who's looking to try something new without draining your wallet.

The service was wonderful. We were a party of 5. We did make reservations and were seated immediately. The bar manager Tabatha made our drinks! Dirty martini, strawberry margarita and a non alcoholic pina colada. The pina colada was huge and delicious. Our waitresses Tammy checked on us often and was very friendly. We will definitely go back there. The restaurant was clean , prices were reasonable and food portions were huge and delicious.

On the way to the airport & wanted a good steak. Luckily Dunston's was close. Old school steakhouse. The smell of the mesquite wood grill greets you before you open the door. Entrance is modest, dining room is dimly lit & cozy. Music is a mix of old country music legends. Think Willie, Waylon, Loretta Lynn etc. The salads came quick & wer8e decent sized. The bacon wrapped filet was tender but should've ordered it one stage more rare than medium. The baked tater was delicious & a good size but not huge. I added the fried shrimp as the combo was only with NY strip. Shrimp was $2.50/each but appeared hand breaded & was wonderful! Skip the rolls as they may have been in the saddle bag too long. A little hard. Maybe they should make some fresh yeast rolls to fit their style better. Linda was friendly but needs to relax a little & enjoy her guests. The banana pudding was homemade but premade so leave off the Nilla wafers until serving so they are crisp. Thanks y'all!

This was an absolute swing and a miss. Two stars only because our server was nice and attentive, and the restaurant was clean. Food was one star, if that. I think I ate maybe half of my dinner. Salads were soaked in dressing (what I get for forgetting to order it on the side). We both had mac and cheese as one of the sides (just okay, nothing to write home about). My other side was mashed potatoes, which were somehow both moist and dry at the same time? Flavor was okay. Fried okra was fried okra, not much else to say on that front. I had the salmon and it was the most dry piece of fish I've ever eaten. It was almost inedible. My husband had the ribeye which was cooked fine, but in his words, "if they offer A1 sauce, it means they don't have faith in their own steak." I was honestly so disappointed. I don't think I've ever left a restaurant still hungry, but I just couldn't bring myself to finish my food.

Good food with very reasonable prices. We got pork chop and 12 oz NY stake. Plenty of food for the price. The sides are ok but they work well with the meat. For example, my potatoes au gratin is very similar to potato chunks in queso, but it tasted good. The place looks sketchy on the outside but the inside decor takes you to the old time American. Lots of parking outside. Our waitress was a young girl. She was very quick on taking our order and checking in. Love to support this local business.

Just arrived in Dallas and was wanting a good steak. Started with an old fashioned and the ribeye was cooked perfectly to a medium rare. Baked potato and salad as sides The ambience is casual and the service was impeccable. I highly recommend this place

Awesome steaks, service and drinks. This is as old school perfect as it gets. We have been going here for many many years. We will be back soon w friends.

This place stands out for all good things, especially considering the location. Old school quality atmosphere. I've never had a bad meal here and I've dined here for years (really miss the Dunstons burger shack up front). The prices are really great, especially considering how stupid expensive food costs have become. Lunch time service is always good, I think most of the staff has been there for years.

I am a fan of the Lover's Ln location so I thought I would try this location. I was very disappointed. This location is large but lacks the atmosphere that the other location has. I don't know if this location was built specifically for Dunston's but it looks like an old gentlemens club on the inside. The waitstaff was attentive but we were not offered any bar drink menu and we were only provided the dinner menu. The food was just ok. The steak was cooked to the right temperature but it lacked flavor. The mac and cheese was like something from a frozen dinner. It was also disappointing that they do not have the little salad bar like the other location. Instead you are given a very wet salad. If you like dressing more than you like lettuce, then this is for you. Overall, this location is very disappointing and I recommend avoiding this one and go to the Lover's Ln location.

I rarely leave five star reviews. This is an absolute gem. This is the best value meal that I have enjoyed in as long as I can remember. A filet mignon with mushroom caps and potatoes and green beans, accompanied by a glass of Cabernet. The waiter apologized and brought me a second cocktail, since he did not mix it according to my specifications. The Cabernet was a very generous poor. The steak was absolutely delicious. I can highly recommend this place. Again this is the best value meal I have had in a long time.

Food is alright. Service is a little slow. Just be weary that the food may be undercooked. Make sure you cut into your food first.

Food was excellent, service was even better. Steaks were cooked to perfection and melted in the mouth. Baked potato was enormous. Would definitely stop here again on my next trip to Dallas.

3.5 food Service, used to always be 5 plus! Now hit & miss, 2 to 5 plus....bartenders are gone that have been here forever! Favorite cook looks to be gone, the bartender/manager/kept the place going girl (but never admitted it) she always said its what I love & I love Mr Dunston, I enjoy my job & she DID! that's what made them different...not anymore. She had a way of making anyone happy and always did! Even the most unhappy if guest , or a server that was being too loud or upset....miss you Jessi James! Tabitha! & your super sidekick Matt Dillon, have they no clue what they did to this restaurant. Probably not, when you're young and thing you know what you're doing ypu act on impulse, after him coming yo our table a few times I knew he wasn't cut from the same cloth as Gene, but he is a millennial it isn't his fault...even if he doesn't identify as such, his characteristics show otherwise! I can't wait until Mr Dunston grabs hold of thr reigns again! Ir even his son! We all love us some Chad!. We will check in periodically to see if our people are back, until them! Gene we cherish the memories and the pictures! Look forward to doing it again....hopefully you can make the right changes before this place takes a plunge like so many before... Your great grandson is probably a good person but has no business in this business, get him into the cattle industry!

Met friends for dinner-they eat here regularly, our first time. Service was good-attentive. Drinks were kept full, checked on us enough, but not too much. My burger had that great char broiled taste. Tater tots were cooked crispy as I requested. Husband enjoyed his entree also. About what you expect from this type of steakhouse.

I'm hoping we caught it on a bad night, but this was not an experience I would share with any of my friends. Service wise was fine, respectful very on time and our server came to check on us. But the food was very, very middle of the road. It's like Golden Corral on a good day. The steak had no seasoning and for the price you pay for an 8 ounce you are not getting your money's worth. We also had the salmon and that was incredibly dry with zero flavoring at all. All of her food was extremely bland to the point to where we started making fun of it halfway through our dinner. We are not those kind of people who talk about restaurants this way because we really had high hopes from it from the building and the reviews. Truthfully, save your money and just go to saltgrass steakhouse instead or just cook your food at home.

My family has been going here for years! It's a nostalgic steakhouse with great ambiance and incredible prices! The serving staff is so warm and friendly here. You will feel like family coming here! The steaks are great! The sides are pretty basic, but yummy nonetheless.

So happy We found this family business !!! You instantly feel the warm welcome vibes! The steaks are charbroiled right in front of you! The endless amounts of refills of Drinks. W a full bar. We all got steak, cooked the way we wanted House salad W homemade ranch! Baked potatoes w all the toppings! Seriously if you around and want to support w family owned business this is the spot! I will be back next time we travel To Dallas! Thanks for the delicious meal and dessert and friendly service!

Dunston's is located right off Harry Hines and regal row, directlly right smack dab on the corner Across form the tire shop. Big spacious venue, this place looks like it has been planted here for quite some time. The interior design is very homey , and comfortable. We were seated pretty quickly for a party of 4 around lunch time. Traffic here seems busy but not so busy that seating will be a long wait. Social distancing seems like it is enforced and staff are wearing masks. To start, the waitress seemed like she was in a rush, maybe because she had several tables to account for which foreshadows what I will describe here shortly. Sale was good, regular hose sale with croutons and ranch. Rolls were nice and soft. However when it came down to my steak I was pretty disappointed. I ordered the medium well done steak with a baked potato. My coworker had the well done. My steak tasted so burnt I couldn't believe that this was a medium well done steak. Apparently what happened was my coworker had my steak which was prompting delivered to her instead of me. I hope that the waitress will pay more close attention next time and that there won't be any mishaps like this again. Solid 3 stars.

I think the only good thing about this restaurant is the filet and the fried foods. My steak was good and our group shared the fried food appetizer. The sides were bland and nothing special, unfortunately I felt like a little kid picking around trying to eat them. My sides I got were the green beans, fries for my daughter and the veggie special. Service was beyond slow. We got our salads before our bottle of wine came. Other friends of ours got brisket, pork chops, and the Mexican plate - none of them were impressed with their meals. I personally tried the brisket and it was covered with sauce, couldn't even taste the meat. The two stars is for the perfectly cooked filet. Won't be back.

I enjoy eating here. I never feel rushed, and the servers are all very nice. I have yet to have bad service or bad food.

The location on Harry Hines is very good quality at fair prices. The decor reminds me of days gone by. Beware, however, that you will probably smell a little bit like the restaurant when you leave - a result of their great cooking so near the tables.

Honestly, the steak had a decent flavor (bacon wrapped fillet), but it was cold and did not taste fresh at all. Salad was soggy. I ended up taking two bites of each and calling it quits. Had a big meeting after and was afraid I was going to feel sick to my stomach.

I've been eating at Dunston's for over 40 years and usually I'm pleased with the food. But a recent trip has me reconsidering how soon, if ever, I'll return. The server was rude and disrespectful to our entire group of 8. I ordered the filet well done as usual. My steak was closer to medium rare. It even had blood drops on top of the steak. I told the server the steak was not well done as ordered and I wanted to send it back to be cooked longer. She refused saying their new policy due to Covid is they can't put a steak back on the grill once it's served. She said I could order and pay for another steak. Totally ridiculous policy. She also got argumentative about the sides. I wanted something instead of the potato for dietary reasons. She said it was a potato or nothing. I've never in 40 years had such bad service and food at Dunstons. If I ever go back, it'll be a long time from now. Worst experience ever!

Our flight was cancelled so we asked for a recommendation for dinner. Could not be happier with the suggestion of Dunston's! Manager John and our server Carla were absolutely amazing! Our party had a bacon-wrapped filet, ribeye, bone-in ribeye, filet with fried shrimp and chopped sirloin. We could not decide whose meal was better! They are all winners!! John shared southern hospitality with us and treated us to key lime pie. On point!! Thank you so much for the unexpected enjoyment at the end of a day that we didn't plan. If you have the chance, don't miss out on Dunston's!!!

We had a very good experience at Dunston's Steak House, Nov. 2022. We had 5 adults, a three year old and a 9 month old. Both kiddos were expertly accommodated and welcomed with high chair and boosters. Our waitress (I wish I remembered her name) was great and very attentive. We all ordered streaks of various types. Our 10 oz rib eyes were quite thin, but very tasty and tender. Everyone's food was well prepared and quite delicious. No complaints at all. We very much enjoyed our experience and meal. I highly recommend Dunston's for a family meal which will not break the bank. You will be welcomed in and leave happy.

Yuck. The only thing about this place that was positive was the servers were nice. Otherwise, let me list everything else that was subpar: 1. you cannot make a reservation. 2. The hostess doesn't do her job. 3. The menu is boring. 4. They don't have a wine/cocktail list. 5. The food is flavorless. 6. The atmosphere is depressing. 7. It's in a shady part of town. I was here on a date and let's say that I will not be seeing either one again.

This is a nice low key steakhouse but nothing special as in food standards. The venue is older and not well kept, bathrooms are dusty and not well equipped. The servers are amazing but the food is subpar unfortunately.

12-12-23: Table of 8, food was good. Service was good until we asked for our checks. Had to wait an hour. Then some were not correct and had to wait an additional 20 minutes. That is ridiculous!! Will never go there again.

Steaks are reasonably priced and also great char on outside and medium rare was perfect. Grilled Catfish was tasty and nice for low carb option. Janet was the best waitress , attentive yet not overly intrusive. Nice first time at this restaurant. Family oriented. But also nice for date night.

Dunston is an extremely hidden gem near Stemmons fwy and b/c I want to be stingy and keep it hidden I won't share how they have such amazing food, great service and the ambiance is fab... Oh did I not mention that the prices are just right. Where can you get a juicy well cooked grill pork chop with 2 sides under $20.... Only at Dunston's

Great Steakhouse. Very old school vibe. Fitting since it's Dallas's oldest steakhouse. They have these incredible wood fire grills right there in the dining room where they cook your steak. Always get the New York strip, it's nice and thick. Not some thin wimpy steak. I've actually had more than one server recommend not getting the bone-in ribeye. They say the New York strip is their best cut and I take their advice. Never had a bad experience at Dunston's. Always good wait staff, always a great environment and always terrific food.

This is an easy place for me to love. I picked up a bussy at Love Field at lunch time yesterday, and the burger place me wanted to go to was closed, so we swung in here, handy and in the same 'hood. He got a beautiful chicken fried steak, baked potato, and an iceberg salad, and I got two pristeen fillets of fried catfish, with three veggies. Everything was delicious, mindfully prepared and seasoned with a skilled hand. Our bill for this feast? Less than $18, with tax. The place is unique, with very high ceilings and a bit of a ski lodge vibe, with lots of wood, big rock walls, and fireplaces. The cook the steaks out in the open in beautiful adjustable height grills, which you can raise with a giant metal wheel when the fire flares up, and vice versa. Every waitress looks like somebody's grandma, sweet and efficient. If I lived in this part of town, I'd be here all the time, outstanding in every way.

Great late lunch today! Our waitress was super funny and very attentive. I got the 14 oz bone in rib-eye and co workers got chicken livers, brisket, and the sides were really good too! Agreed! The rolls are soooo good! Great place to relax and chill before heading to airport for a delayed flight... Definitely recommend!!!! Can't believe I didn't take pictures. But food was awesome. Loved it because you tasted the food not the seasoning! Restaurants can put way too much seasoning on things and you never really taste the flavor! We will be back!!!!

You can either look at it as an old place or as old world steak house charm; it doesn't matter since the food and service are always exceptional. The salads are crisp and served on cold plates. You can often see your steak being cooked to your perfection. Come with an appetite, the appetizers are yummy.

The people here make the difference! The food was decent and affordable. Some of the best service we've had in a long time. The manager was very hands on an personable. The waitress was 10 star.

So this is review is made with the expectation that this is NOT a four money sign steakhouse that have 30-40$ steaks if amazing quality. My expectations were for a local, hole in the wall, mid tier cheap, homestyle steakhouse. I had the NY strip dinner special that came with a baked potato, house ranch salad, and rolls. The steak was a bit overcooked although I asked for a medium rare. It tasted up to my expectations, was juicy despite being a bit overcooked, and had good seasoning. Baked potato was standard, except it brought back good memories of cafeteria fake bacon bits. I have not had those in ages. The rolls were warm and sweet. Salad had nice buttery ranch, was not watered down. Waiter was very nice and friendly. He allowed me to get chicken liver as an appetizer for cheaper price even though it was not on the menu. Chicken liver were fried and battered perfectly. The gravy was rich and not watered down. Overall, decent price for the steak. Met all my expectations and brought back memories of middle school cafeteria baked potatoes. Some people might not like this place if they held the expectations of over top fancy steakhouse.

Taking my parents to catch their flight at love field, we needed a place to have one last yummy dinner before saying goodbye. We stumbled upon Dustons when looking for a place that served steak... pleasantly surprised with what had been one of the BEST meals we've had in a long time. Service was wonderful, food was fantastic (our party had the fried appetizer sampler (sad no mushrooms, and weren't told before ordering) tamales, vegetable soup, cheese soup, chicken fried steak, and bacon wrapped filet) everything was good- minus salad dressing. The blue cheese tasted super watered down, so that was disappointed. We splurged and ordered dessert... do yourself a favor and save room- the coconut cream pie is AMAZING... banana pudding was good too. Next time you are headed to love field or something in that area stop here!!!

You get what you pay for. This is an inexpensive steakhouse. I started with a house salad, and the ranch dressing is very watered down. The sirloin is fine for the price, but I dunked it in A-1 sauce like I did as a kid. The baked potato was fine but small, and the mac and cheese looked as if it'd been under a heat lamp for several hours. We've had good waiter service on some occasions. And, on other occasions, the servers appeared to be certifiably nuts.

The food I got there Fried calamari - TRASH rib eye steak - TRASH Green beans - TRASH Fried onion rings - TRASH The only thing good about this place was our waitress she was super nice and very attentive other than that there was also a roach which whoever this guy was said that it was a wood bug. Crawling in the space of not just myself but other folks that were eating there is very disgusting. I will never set foot in this place again

I had done work across the street at the country club and had always wanted to come here. I went at around 2 PM, it was pretty empty but looks really nice. We were seated and I got a sweet tea and we got fried zucchini. The tea was randomly great and the zucchini was breaded just amazing, ate them all. I got the special, which was a chicken fried pork chop and I got tater tots and rice. They cooked the food on mesquite wood and it looked really cool. It was a good portion of food. The pork chop was really good, the rice was really was delicious and the tator tots were pretty good. Good service too and the bill was really low. No complaints, great experience for the price.

Weekday Lunch-time service review: The food on the menu is "traditional bar food", but it's better than most bars, unless you opt for a steak. They get this right. The servers they used to have in the bar area appear to have been replaced by high schoolers who walk very fast past your table when drinks are empty. They act like they're too busy to notice when you need something, they wait til the end of the meal to bring catchup for fries, etc. What used to be the best service in Dallas where a true 1 hour lunch was possible has now become a cheap restaurant that takes 2 hours to eat at (because of the service). Also, the shrimp scampi has been removed from the menu. That was a fantastic dish!

I was a little apprehensive on this visit, since I've only eaten out on a couple of patios up until now (August 8, 2020). When we arrived, we were greeted right away and since the family had made reservations for 15, our tables were already prepared for us. We basically had the entire dining room to ourselves! Our server was friendly and tried her best to keep us happy. She occasionally received assistance from the manager. I haven't eaten at this location in probably 10 years. It's a casual steakhouse, so don't be surprised when your steak arrives on a plastic plate. I wanted prime rib, but they were out, so I chose the New York Strip. It was very thin, and I thought I would be disappointed, but it was cooked to order and tasted delicious, very moist. And for the price ($18), it was a great deal.

We wanted to try this place snd it was good. Quiet and intimate. Ordered steak well done instead of medium well and it was cooked thoroughly. Next time I'm getting medium. Waitress was very good. They let us try a salmon croquette as an appetizer. It was very good.

Tried Dunston's for the first time a couple of weeks ago. It was like taking a trip back in time. I loved the cozy feeling of an old time steakhouse. Dennis, our server, was exceptional! He was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We loved the salad bar. Everything was so fresh. I had the salmon which was cooked perfectly with a crispy skin. The brussel sprouts were very tasty with a smokey flavor. My husband had the filet. It was cooked perfectly and was seasoned nicely. The baked potato came with several toppings to choose from. The tarter sauce and cocktail sauce were both delicious. The price is amazing for the quality of the food. I can't wait to go back!!

If you want old school, then Dunston's is for you. I guess my wife and I have been coming to Dunston's now, off and on, for years. I just didn't realize that I had never done a review. We went Saturday evening, kind of on the early side, just around six, and it was already pretty busy. Our server was Jade, and she was quite on point. The food is consistently good, and very affordable for a steakhouse. I couldn't resist, and ordered the T-bone. The flavor of the mesquite that they grill everything over is just so good. I can't replicate that at home. My wife always gets the grilled salmon. My only complaint is that you can't get prime rib anymore. Salads and sides are consistently good as well, but the bread could use a bit of an upgrade. Like I said before ... the place is old school. Bottom line is this: Dunston's is old school cool. The prices are great, and the steaks are really good too.