Al Biernat's - Dallas

The food was exquisite, albeit a bit too indulgent. Our server Jeff was fantastic and really made our anniversary feel special.

I really enjoy this restaurant! It's not a place where we necessarily laugh all the time, but it's still a great experience.

I had a wonderful early dinner with my niece at this restaurant. The service was outstanding! I ordered the 10oz steak, which came with potatoes and green beans, and it cost just over $60. My niece chose the salmon salad. We also shared calamari and lobster risotto as sides. The steak was fantastic. At first, I worried it was overcooked due to its exterior color, even though I ordered it medium. However, the exterior was simply seasoned and slightly crispy, and the inside was perfectly cooked and delicious. The lobster risotto was quite generous, enough for two, and just as enjoyable. My niece loved her salmon and the calamari as well. Although it was a bit pricey, it was a special occasion. Plus, there’s free valet parking available at the back of the restaurant.

My recent visit to Al Biernat's was, regrettably, an exercise in disappointment. Despite its reputation, the evening was marred by several critical issues that are simply unacceptable for an establishment of its purported caliber. Firstly, the insistence on ordering a side dish was both unnecessary and misleading. When dining out, especially at a higher-end restaurant, one expects transparency in the menu and pricing. To discover that the side dish, which we were essentially compelled to order, came with an additional charge was both surprising and disappointing. Clear communication about such costs is fundamental to a positive dining experience. The quality of the food, unfortunately, did not redeem this initial misstep. The escargot, a dish that should have been a highlight of the evening, arrived cold. This is a basic error that suggests a lack of attention to detail in the kitchen. Properly cooked and served escargot should be hot and fragrant, not tepid and lackluster. The prime rib, which I had requested to be cooked to a medium temperature, was another significant disappointment. Not only was it tough to cut through with the provided knife, but it was also undercooked to the point of being raw in the center. A medium steak should be warm and pink throughout, not raw and unappetizing. This suggests either a lack of skill or care in the preparation of the dish, both of which are concerning in a restaurant of this standing. When I requested that the undercooked steak be reheated, it appeared that a smaller piece of steak was returned to me. This felt like an attempt to mask the original error rather than addressing it properly, adding to my dissatisfaction. Additionally, the handling of the takeout order was subpar. The prime rib was packed without the accompanying Au Jus, an oversight that further detracted from the overall experience. Such attention to detail is crucial, especially when it comes to ensuring that takeout food meets the same standard as in-house service. Overall, the dining experience was far below expectations. The combination of hidden charges, poor food quality, improper cooking, and mishandled takeout led to a profoundly unsatisfactory evening. It is disheartening to invest in what should be a pleasurable experience, only to leave feeling disappointed and dissatisfied. As it stands, I cannot recommend this restaurant based on my recent visit.

A very busy restaurant, but in fact, I think the food is just so-so. The plate is not very good-looking, sloppy and rough. For example, the cheesecake in picture 4 ‘really doesn‘t look pretty at all. Maybe the plate could be changed to white or textured black and it will be much more high level looking and quality feeling . Fortunately, the environment is good. The service is also good..