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At Al Biernat’s, we take pride in offering a sophisticated dining experience in the heart of Dallas, Texas. Our menu is crafted with the finest ingredients, featuring premium steaks, fresh seafood, and an extensive selection of wines. We strive to provide exceptional service in an elegant setting, perfect for business lunches, romantic dinners, or any special occasion. At Al Biernat’s, we’re dedicated to delivering a memorable culinary experience that keeps our guests coming back time and time again.
Longtime, upscale steak & seafood destination known for its service & vibrant bar.
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Address: 4217 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: (214) 219-2201
Website: https://www.albiernats.com/locations/oak-lawn/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp
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Kim Billings
Al Biernat’s Oak Lawn never disappoints! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is classic, elegant, and welcoming. The service is consistently top-notch — attentive without being intrusive — and the team truly makes you feel taken care of.
The food is outstanding, from perfectly cooked steaks to fresh seafood and beautifully presented sides. Every dish feels thoughtful, well-seasoned, and high quality. It’s a place that’s ideal for celebrations, business dinners, or just a great night out.
If you’re looking for a Dallas staple that delivers exceptional dining, Al Biernat’s Oak Lawn is absolutely worth it. Highly recommend!
… moreThe food is outstanding, from perfectly cooked steaks to fresh seafood and beautifully presented sides. Every dish feels thoughtful, well-seasoned, and high quality. It’s a place that’s ideal for celebrations, business dinners, or just a great night out.
If you’re looking for a Dallas staple that delivers exceptional dining, Al Biernat’s Oak Lawn is absolutely worth it. Highly recommend!
Saqib Khanani
The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because of the service. I would have to give food 1 star. We went to this restaurant to celebrate my wife’s birthday. As far as the restaurant goes it’s nice but super loud. If you expect to have a nice romantic dinner then this place is not it.
Let’s move to the food. I ordered the New York Strip and wife got the Sea Bass with Lobster Risotto. Sea Bass had no flavor at all. Super bland, had to add a bunch of salt to taste anything on the dish. For $60 it should have been perfect. Not to mention my wife got a stomach ache after eating the food. So not sure what was going on that day. Now moving to my steak. I have been to many steak restaurants and this is actually the first time I have experienced a steak that was over seasoned. I mean all my years I have never had a steak that was salted to a point it was barely eatable. I was starving so didn’t want to send it back plus redoing never works out for me. I don’t know if the chef had an off day but missing the mark on both dishes? Maybe they added the salt from the fish to my steak instead. I mean the cook on the steak was perfect so will give them that but for $80 it should have been the best steak ever. My daughter even said that steak I make at home for her tastes better.
This is the lowest rating I have given so far to any restaurant. I had high expectations especially for the money I spent. Definitely ruined the day for us.
… moreLet’s move to the food. I ordered the New York Strip and wife got the Sea Bass with Lobster Risotto. Sea Bass had no flavor at all. Super bland, had to add a bunch of salt to taste anything on the dish. For $60 it should have been perfect. Not to mention my wife got a stomach ache after eating the food. So not sure what was going on that day. Now moving to my steak. I have been to many steak restaurants and this is actually the first time I have experienced a steak that was over seasoned. I mean all my years I have never had a steak that was salted to a point it was barely eatable. I was starving so didn’t want to send it back plus redoing never works out for me. I don’t know if the chef had an off day but missing the mark on both dishes? Maybe they added the salt from the fish to my steak instead. I mean the cook on the steak was perfect so will give them that but for $80 it should have been the best steak ever. My daughter even said that steak I make at home for her tastes better.
This is the lowest rating I have given so far to any restaurant. I had high expectations especially for the money I spent. Definitely ruined the day for us.
James R.
Steakhouse Review #4: Al Biernat’s.
Made reservations on a Friday night for 7:30pm. Got a ride because parking is a challenge here (valet only) and it just seemed easier. The host desk is around the bar and this created a lot of congestion with limited space to wait. There were literally tables in the front that had crowds of people standing at their tables while they ate. We waited about 40 minutes for a table and were ready to get our grub on when the time came. The decor inside was fine, with the place seeming accessible and appealing to all. Nothing really special but it was…fine. On our way to our table, we were stopped twice with two apologies by staff for the wait. Nice touch. We were seated in the back which we appreciated as the noise was minimized. Our waiter, Nick, was great. We ordered a filet, mac & cheese, brussel sprouts, creamed corn, mashed potatoes, and green beans. We also had a chocolate martini and watermelon/basil martini and both did their job but maybe weren’t worth it. The complimentary bread basket was good with the rye bread being a big standout. This was the best overall meal we’ve had thus far. The filet was cooked perfectly, tender, and so good, the creamed corn (yaassss for the crunchy AND the creamy) was my fave, the mashers good, and brussels were tangy. All were divine. The mac & cheese was okay though not cheesy or special enough, and just go ahead and skip the green beans. Nick brought us out all the steak sauces because he’s sweet like that and we truly enjoyed them all. My fave was the black peppercorn. We ordered the coconut cream pie for dessert, which Al’s is famous for, and it was amazing…not too sweet and didn’t have that fake coconut taste (which we enjoy on occasion). It’s our fave dessert and this is one of the best we’ve ever had. Get it! Overall, this was a solid meal and we would definitely return. The meal was $150 and we tipped $70 for a total of $220.
Food: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Service: 9.5/10
Next up is Dakota’s and, yes, we are still loving these excursions.
Rank:
1. Al Biernat’s
2. Nick & Sam’s
3. Pappas Bros
4. Town Hearth
… moreMade reservations on a Friday night for 7:30pm. Got a ride because parking is a challenge here (valet only) and it just seemed easier. The host desk is around the bar and this created a lot of congestion with limited space to wait. There were literally tables in the front that had crowds of people standing at their tables while they ate. We waited about 40 minutes for a table and were ready to get our grub on when the time came. The decor inside was fine, with the place seeming accessible and appealing to all. Nothing really special but it was…fine. On our way to our table, we were stopped twice with two apologies by staff for the wait. Nice touch. We were seated in the back which we appreciated as the noise was minimized. Our waiter, Nick, was great. We ordered a filet, mac & cheese, brussel sprouts, creamed corn, mashed potatoes, and green beans. We also had a chocolate martini and watermelon/basil martini and both did their job but maybe weren’t worth it. The complimentary bread basket was good with the rye bread being a big standout. This was the best overall meal we’ve had thus far. The filet was cooked perfectly, tender, and so good, the creamed corn (yaassss for the crunchy AND the creamy) was my fave, the mashers good, and brussels were tangy. All were divine. The mac & cheese was okay though not cheesy or special enough, and just go ahead and skip the green beans. Nick brought us out all the steak sauces because he’s sweet like that and we truly enjoyed them all. My fave was the black peppercorn. We ordered the coconut cream pie for dessert, which Al’s is famous for, and it was amazing…not too sweet and didn’t have that fake coconut taste (which we enjoy on occasion). It’s our fave dessert and this is one of the best we’ve ever had. Get it! Overall, this was a solid meal and we would definitely return. The meal was $150 and we tipped $70 for a total of $220.
Food: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Service: 9.5/10
Next up is Dakota’s and, yes, we are still loving these excursions.
Rank:
1. Al Biernat’s
2. Nick & Sam’s
3. Pappas Bros
4. Town Hearth
J Berry
There is no better steak and seafood establishment in Dallas! The ambience is without a doubt first class!
It’s obvious how great and popular this place is because we went on a Monday and it was packed. Sadly, Al is no longer with us to greet you at your table, but the service and attention to details is impeccable!
The steaks are perfectly charged on the outside and a nice pink on the inside for MR+. Besides the Filet, other great dishes are the Chilean Seabass, the large Cowboy Cut Ribeye, and the Thermidor style lobster.
The sides are all delicious and generous portions. You can’t go wrong with any of the desserts, including the apple cobbler with vanilla gelato, Key Lime pie with sorbet, Peanut utter Chocolate Banana Cream pie, and of course Crème Brûlée!
… moreIt’s obvious how great and popular this place is because we went on a Monday and it was packed. Sadly, Al is no longer with us to greet you at your table, but the service and attention to details is impeccable!
The steaks are perfectly charged on the outside and a nice pink on the inside for MR+. Besides the Filet, other great dishes are the Chilean Seabass, the large Cowboy Cut Ribeye, and the Thermidor style lobster.
The sides are all delicious and generous portions. You can’t go wrong with any of the desserts, including the apple cobbler with vanilla gelato, Key Lime pie with sorbet, Peanut utter Chocolate Banana Cream pie, and of course Crème Brûlée!
Stephanie Diaz
The Vibe: Dallas Dining, Defined ✨
First time in Dallas and my auntie officially wins the ‘Best Taste’ award for booking Al Biernat’s. The second you walk in, the energy is just correct. It’s giving classic Dallas luxury with a ‘cool as hell’ edge—and if you’re a Cowboys fan, the decor is basically your Roman Empire.
We kicked things off with cocktails and the escargot (chef’s kiss!), but the real MVP was our server, Chris. He’s basically a wine whisperer—he paired my dinner with a Sauvignon Blanc so crisp it changed my credit score.
For the main event, I had the Chilean Sea Bass with Lobster Risotto. I’m not exaggerating when I say it was absolute melt-in-your-mouth perfection. I’ve been to a lot of spots, but this is easily sitting in my Top Tier now.
If you’re looking for a ‘main character’ dinner in the Big D, this is it. 10/10, no notes. ✈️
… moreFirst time in Dallas and my auntie officially wins the ‘Best Taste’ award for booking Al Biernat’s. The second you walk in, the energy is just correct. It’s giving classic Dallas luxury with a ‘cool as hell’ edge—and if you’re a Cowboys fan, the decor is basically your Roman Empire.
We kicked things off with cocktails and the escargot (chef’s kiss!), but the real MVP was our server, Chris. He’s basically a wine whisperer—he paired my dinner with a Sauvignon Blanc so crisp it changed my credit score.
For the main event, I had the Chilean Sea Bass with Lobster Risotto. I’m not exaggerating when I say it was absolute melt-in-your-mouth perfection. I’ve been to a lot of spots, but this is easily sitting in my Top Tier now.
If you’re looking for a ‘main character’ dinner in the Big D, this is it. 10/10, no notes. ✈️
Kelsey Kaiser
Had dinner at Al Biernat’s last night and I’m still thinking about it.
Started strong with Al’s Bluechip Martini, which set the tone immediately (aka: dangerous in the best way, so dangerous in fact that I needed two). For appetizers, we ordered the classic seafood platter with the tempura tiger prawn, fried calamari, and crab cake, plus the Wagyu carpaccio.
The crab cakes were the undisputed star of the night—hands down my favorite thing I ate. Perfectly seasoned, tender, and paired with all the sauces. I would order these again without hesitation and possibly fight my dining companion (boyfriend) for the last bite.
The calamari was good but nothing groundbreaking—solid, crispy, no complaints, just not stealing the spotlight.
The Wagyu carpaccio was silky and rich, with pine nuts, parmesan, olive oil, and sesame lavosh adding great texture and flavor—light but indulgent at the same time.
For mains, we had the sea scallops and the chicken parmesan. The scallops were perfectly cooked and delicious, and the coconut rice was unlike anything I’ve had before—in a very good way. Slightly sweet, unexpected, and it worked beautifully with the roasted cauliflower and lime vinaigrette.
The chicken parm was super interesting (in a “wait, is that sauce inside the breading?” way). It almost tasted like the sauce was baked into the crust, which made it extra flavorful and honestly kind of genius.
Sides were the Brussels sprouts and signature potatoes. The Brussels had great flavor thanks to the bacon and sriracha maple soy glaze, but I would’ve loved them even more if they were crispier. The signature potatoes with gruyère, cheddar, and bacon were exactly what you want them to be (rich, cheesy, and impossible to stop eating).
Portion sizes were generous, the value felt totally worth it, and the service was excellent. Our waiter joked around with me and my boyfriend all night, which made the experience even better…top-tier food and personality? We love to see it.
Overall: delicious food, great vibes, and a meal I’m still thinking about today. Will absolutely be back (mostly for those crab cakes).
… moreStarted strong with Al’s Bluechip Martini, which set the tone immediately (aka: dangerous in the best way, so dangerous in fact that I needed two). For appetizers, we ordered the classic seafood platter with the tempura tiger prawn, fried calamari, and crab cake, plus the Wagyu carpaccio.
The crab cakes were the undisputed star of the night—hands down my favorite thing I ate. Perfectly seasoned, tender, and paired with all the sauces. I would order these again without hesitation and possibly fight my dining companion (boyfriend) for the last bite.
The calamari was good but nothing groundbreaking—solid, crispy, no complaints, just not stealing the spotlight.
The Wagyu carpaccio was silky and rich, with pine nuts, parmesan, olive oil, and sesame lavosh adding great texture and flavor—light but indulgent at the same time.
For mains, we had the sea scallops and the chicken parmesan. The scallops were perfectly cooked and delicious, and the coconut rice was unlike anything I’ve had before—in a very good way. Slightly sweet, unexpected, and it worked beautifully with the roasted cauliflower and lime vinaigrette.
The chicken parm was super interesting (in a “wait, is that sauce inside the breading?” way). It almost tasted like the sauce was baked into the crust, which made it extra flavorful and honestly kind of genius.
Sides were the Brussels sprouts and signature potatoes. The Brussels had great flavor thanks to the bacon and sriracha maple soy glaze, but I would’ve loved them even more if they were crispier. The signature potatoes with gruyère, cheddar, and bacon were exactly what you want them to be (rich, cheesy, and impossible to stop eating).
Portion sizes were generous, the value felt totally worth it, and the service was excellent. Our waiter joked around with me and my boyfriend all night, which made the experience even better…top-tier food and personality? We love to see it.
Overall: delicious food, great vibes, and a meal I’m still thinking about today. Will absolutely be back (mostly for those crab cakes).
Trista BB
Had a wonderful evening here! The food was great! Our waiter was very friendly and attentive as well as the rest of the staff!
… moreDoris Richards
I wish I could give more stars than I did!
We had a fantastic dinner at Albona’s in Dallas off Oak Lawn with a group of friends—there were seven of us, and everything from start to finish was excellent. The service was outstanding: attentive, friendly, and perfectly paced, especially for a larger group.
The shareable sides were plentiful and absolutely delicious, making it easy for everyone at the table to try a little bit of everything. The steaks were cooked perfectly, the appetizers were on point, and the drinks were fabulous—crafted well and a perfect complement to the meal.
The atmosphere, food, and exceptional service made for a wonderful evening. We truly enjoyed every part of the experience and will definitely be back. Highly recommend Albona’s for a great night out with friends!
… moreWe had a fantastic dinner at Albona’s in Dallas off Oak Lawn with a group of friends—there were seven of us, and everything from start to finish was excellent. The service was outstanding: attentive, friendly, and perfectly paced, especially for a larger group.
The shareable sides were plentiful and absolutely delicious, making it easy for everyone at the table to try a little bit of everything. The steaks were cooked perfectly, the appetizers were on point, and the drinks were fabulous—crafted well and a perfect complement to the meal.
The atmosphere, food, and exceptional service made for a wonderful evening. We truly enjoyed every part of the experience and will definitely be back. Highly recommend Albona’s for a great night out with friends!
R T
It was overall lovely, we unfortunately were sat right by the entrance to the kitchen and my booth back shared a wall with the serving trays so about every 3 minutes we heard a slam, my booth would kinda move, just thought the table layout was so interesting. I have worked as a lead sauté chef, but hearing yelling during dinner from the kitchen was not ideal.
What we ordered:
Calamari- WOW yum
Caesar Salad- first came out the lettuce was soggy, no dressing, talked to a server and when I saw IMMEDIATELY fixed it! He instantly got me a fresh salad and it was much better
Broccoli- Good, nothing to write home about
6ox Lobster Tail- Not a fan, sadly it was a tad rubbery ($60)
22ox Ribeye- Not the best steak I have ever had but it was great!
Traditional Potatoes- Really yummy
Service was great, Sean was lovely, just a few smaller personal preferences! Give this place a try for sure.
… moreWhat we ordered:
Calamari- WOW yum
Caesar Salad- first came out the lettuce was soggy, no dressing, talked to a server and when I saw IMMEDIATELY fixed it! He instantly got me a fresh salad and it was much better
Broccoli- Good, nothing to write home about
6ox Lobster Tail- Not a fan, sadly it was a tad rubbery ($60)
22ox Ribeye- Not the best steak I have ever had but it was great!
Traditional Potatoes- Really yummy
Service was great, Sean was lovely, just a few smaller personal preferences! Give this place a try for sure.
Mr Bee
What an absolutely wonderful time.
Forrest, our server was just class and the entire crew were amazing.
Crab & corn chowder and seasonal Seafood chowder, both very delicious.
My Lobster Thermidor was last meal level. Divine.
Scallops, just perfect and succulent.
Bourbon chocolate bread pudding, the perfect ending. So yummy.
What a great night!
Great service, loved my evening
… moreForrest, our server was just class and the entire crew were amazing.
Crab & corn chowder and seasonal Seafood chowder, both very delicious.
My Lobster Thermidor was last meal level. Divine.
Scallops, just perfect and succulent.
Bourbon chocolate bread pudding, the perfect ending. So yummy.
What a great night!
Great service, loved my evening