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Dean's Italian Steakhouse

4.4 (375 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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This is the 3rd over cooked steak that we fed to the dog and he vomited within minutes
Rick G.

I'll give credit where credit is due. The meatballs, bread, butter and mash potatoes were amazing. These are the pictures of the 3rd steak to take home to the dog because it was over cooked and the dog puked it up within minutes. My friend we took to the restaurant is a restaurant owner and he said that "I would have comped everything and begged for forgiveness". Also to have no bathrooms except the hotel bathrooms was a mistake. It's not fun to walk out to go to the restroom where non patrons are vomiting. Take it as you will.

Wagyu Bolognese
Rachael L.

A nice date night spot. The food was top notch! Loved everything we got. The service was good with Tetiana, although she didn't offer a dessert menu at the end of our meal and just brought the check. The ambiance was nice, a little more dark than it should be though in my opinion. For food, we had the wedge salad (the bacon though, still thinking about it), Mac-n-cheese, Dean's way filet with lobster and Wagyu bolognese. Everything was absolutely wonderful. The bread with butter they bring out complimentary - beyond fresh and perfect! Our 1 critique was the "surf and turf" was more of an idea than anything. The piece of lobster on top of the steak was the tiniest piece. Wait staff should be trained to set expectations at the time of order and offer a lobster tail as a side to go with it. The menu says lobster, but they obviously don't tell you how much of it you are getting.

Perfect classic martini!

Absolutely lovely experience. I have been back a few times now, and I have enjoyed every experience. The staff are absolutely lovely, knowledgeable, and friendly. The food is delicious, especially the apps....yum! The bartenders are magical at making cocktails...really great beverages. All around a great experience!!!

Grilled Shrimp (added to Lobster Bisque)
Lauren S.

Located in the JW Marriott downtown, great as a guest or local! Let's start with exceptional service. Key was absolutely outstanding. Every recommendation was spot on - and devoured. Great music, lively atmosphere. Wine list, something for everyone. Love a Sokol Blosser (never seen it on a menu in Austin). Food, magnificent. EVERY item was perfectly seasoned, plated, and delivered... and we are a discerning crowd. Chef included. Thank you for a 6/5 star experience. See pictures for some edible art.

Diana S.

Stopped into Dean's Italian Steakhouse in downtown Austin after my wife saw a picture of their bread and immediately wanted to try it. She didn't look at the prices first...‍‍‍‍ We got seated and it took about 7 minutes before anyone greeted us, and the person who finally did wasn't even our actual server. My wife even had to go grab our menus herself, so at that point I was already thinking, "damn." Then we opened the menus and realized this place is definitely on the pricey side. Not a dealbreaker, just unexpected. I ordered the watermelon margarita with sugar on the rim instead of salt. They also offer different rim options, which was a nice touch. The drink was smooth, refreshing, and balanced perfectly -- the tequila didn't overpower it at all. Easily one of the better margaritas I've had lately. So I ordered a second one.! Now let's talk about the bread -- the bread that got my wife in the door in the first place. When I say it's worth coming here just for the bread, I mean it. Absolutely incredible. Their bread and butter honestly deserve their own food group. We skipped appetizers because my wife ordered the meatballs as her meal. She gave them a solid 7.5/10. I got the filet cooked medium rare, and they nailed it. The crust was perfect, the temperature was spot on, and while it could've used just a little more seasoning, the natural beef flavor was excellent. Very solid 8.5/10 steak. The mac and cheese? Some of the best I've had in Austin. Rich, cheesy, and ridiculously good. Overall, this place is very solid and we'll definitely be back to try more steak options. Service was probably around a 7/10 and could definitely improve, but the food absolutely made the experience worth it. My wife and I are officially fans. Sooooo good. Can't wait to come back.

Delores L.

Dean's Steakhouse is not an everyday dining spot. It is a place you go when you want something special...like a date night with the hubs. The pricing reflects the quality of the food, service, and ambiance, but it feels justified by the consistency and care put into every detail. Dean's Steakhouse offers an upscale, intimate setting blending classic steakhouse fare with modern Italian touches. Steaks are expertly prepared and seasoned, while accompaniments like pastas and appetizers add depth to the meal. We started our meal with this incredible bread which was lightly salted with a creamy butter center piece. We had lobster bisque and a salad as appetizers. We had salmon and pasta as entrees with dessert closing out the meal. Service was attentive and frequent, ensuring a smooth, relaxed dining experience. The cocktail and wine list is thoughtfully curated to complement the menu. Dean's is ideal for special occasions, with pricing matched to its high quality and consistent attention to detail.

Oysters
Sirio B.

Dean's was a killer experience. We celebrated a birthday there with a large group and I was thoroughly impressed by the experience we had. Major compliments to the ambiance theyve crafted in there, its probably one of the best steakhouse vibes in Austin. From the second you walk in the moody lighting, great music and extremely comfortable seating leaves an instant impression. The servers were immaculately attentive and made sure all our needs were met. The food was excellent...everything from their amazing starter bread and butter to the steaks showed a great attention to detail. I've found scouting out locations based on their bread and butter offerings has yielded great success lately. We had oysters, roasted bone marrow, the gem caesar salad (expertly dressed), grilled madagascar prawns (incredible) and the amazing bread to start and it set the bar quality wise. The cocktails were very creative- my favorite being the Apple Spiced Mule which tasted like a refreshing apple pie. We followed up with the ribeye, decadent short rib gnocchi, scallops and sides. I'd say the only minor disappointment was the Mac and cheese, which wasn't as rich as we hoped. But everything else compensated for that. Overall we loved the experience, which lasted a good 2-3 hours. In terms of steakhouses in Austin- I'd says Dean's is my new overall favorite now for a premium steakhouse experience. Just a lovely dinner from start to finish. Highly recommended.

Bread Pudding
Chaulzy S.

While staying and the Jw Marriott for a work conference we also got to celebrate our friends birthday. This place was pretty accommodating for a Thursday night and no reservations. The staff is welcoming and they do not rush you. The vibe was right for our group not too quiet but not overly loud and chaotic. I think we brought the chaos with our laughter. I honestly don't remember what we ordered from the looks of my pictures we had a variety of options at our table. Scallops, chicken, pasta, spinach, it was all good! We had no complaints but the biggest compliment was the spinach and pasta! Oh and the bread ! It's always the bread. I ordered tiramisu for in room dessert and nope I was stuff and didn't get to enjoy it. The bread pudding is a MUST You want a yummy a dinner and good time before heading up to bed. Come here!

Bread
Megan Y.

We went here for my mom's birthday dinner on Tuesday night. None of us have heard of it before despite being big Austin foodies -- and apparently there are close to no negative reviews...shocking!!! But now that we've experienced it, we can agree (mostly). Our server was Lawrence. He was flexible, especially after I arrived a little late due to parking. I got a mocktail and the penne vodka (daily special). We shared everything else. The hot stone wagyu was a fun moment, and the tiramisu was superb, even for someone like myself who typically doesn't order them. I'll only share the portions with my mom and sister. He also replaced my fork after I dropped it. He provided the parking validation to me, but when I scanned it at the machine it was invalid because the single use was already claimed. I did ironically bump into him after I got out of the elevator, and thanked him again for a wonderful evening!

Tamieka B.

We picked this restaurant for our Girl's Weekend after a pampered spa day and was immensely underwhelmed. Our party was a group of 5 women, we were promptly greeted and seated. Our waiter introduced himself, brought waters, then asked for our cocktail orders. It was a while before he returned for our food selections. We love to order a plethora of things and eat family style: Apps: wagyu meatballs/ lobster bisque Entrees: Branzino & Filet Mignon Sides: creamed spinach, truffle potatoes, mac & cheese, broccolini, sweet potato casserole Food was good, but not great...Im sure the service played a huge role in how I feel. Primarily because the spa on the 5th floor set the bar so high. Our waiter was not attentive...He didn't ask if we wanted another round of drinks, didn't come over to see if we wanted dessert or had issues with any of the food we ordered. My friend had a bug fly in her wine and it seemed as if we watched it "Swim in Chardonnay" for almost 20mins before flagging him down to bring a new one. Needless to say, it was not a 5-star dining experience. I think we will probably eat offsite, if there's a next time. Ref: Brisco/Rm 1949 Check In/Out: 2/20-2/22/26

Secret Garden Mocktail
Marissa G.

My husband and I went to Dean's Italian Steakhouse for a friend's surprise birthday celebration. One of our friends made a reservation for our group of eight people. We drove up to the hotel that's part of the restaurant and got valet. Then we walked in to the restaurant. The restaurant is a good size. The hostesses were all very kind. We got there before our full party was there so the hostess in the front took us to the bar area where we found a few of our friends but there still weren't enough people there to get seated so we waited at the bar. We were eventually seated when a few more people in our party showed up. We were seated in a small room that had a few tables for larger parties. Our waitress came over quickly. She was very friendly and helpful. She was awesome the entire time. Our guest of honor hadn't arrived yet but she took our drink orders and answered any questions we had. She gave us menus to look over. Eventually the birthday boy showed up and was surprised. Success. The restaurant was dimly lit so when it was time to check the menu I had to use my phone flashlight to see it. We started off with some bread that they brought to our table. It was warm and soft and really good with butter that melts into the bread. For our main meal my husband and I ordered a Medium cooked 10 oz Flat Iron Steak, a Truffled Buccatini Pasta, and a Billionaires Potato. The steak was cooked a little more medium well and it was slightly saltier than I like but it was tender and really good despite that. The Truffled Buccatini Pasta was delicious. It was creamy and the chunks of bacon were plentiful and sweet which added extra flavor. The Billionaires Potato was tasty with fluffy potatoes and the bacon just elevated the flavor. For dessert my husband and I opted to get a Limoncello Pie. It was amazing. It was light and fluffy and had a crispy crust with a lemony flavor that was so good. Overall Dean's Italian Steakhouse was a really good place to go for a special occasion surprise birthday. The atmosphere was nice and intimate, the service was amazing, and the food was delicious.

Dry-Aged Bi Ribeye, 22 oz.
Sohan G.

Went into Deans on a Friday Night. They have valet service which is always good downtown as parking can become a hassle. We were seated fairly quickly but it took a while for the server to take our order. They give you bread while appetizers and meal is being prepared. The bread can be comparable to Texas Roadhouse bread very buttery and good. The drink was a bit harsh for myself and I would consider myself and old fashion person. The steak tasted really good but was on the rare side. Had to recook it at home and enjoy it later. We requested medium rare.

Crème brûlée.
Isa R.

Pretty disappointed in my experience here. I've dined at many upper tier steakhouses worldwide. For the price, I was extremely underwhelmed. Food would get a 4/5. Bread & butter were excellent and complimentary. The oysters Rockefeller were really tiny. Not terrible, but I wouldn't order them again. Ruth's Chris has far better oysters Rockefeller. Dean's filet: I liked the flavor of the sauces, but there was barely any lobster claw on top of the steak--about two small bites of lobster. The filet itself was extremely tender and perfectly cooked. Whipped potatoes: These were just alright. Extremely buttery, so I could only have a few bites. It came with a large portion, so easily shareable among 3 people. Crème brûlée: Nothing exceptional about it, but it was good. But here's where it all fell: Service: 2/5. I felt like I got forgotten once the entree came out. I was dining alone, so I ended up waiting ages for plates to be cleared. Dessert came out then the coffee (which I ordered at the same time) came out 10+ minutes later. Sat around for another 20 minutes after dessert just waiting for the check. Server completely disappeared. I had to wave down a busser passing by and ask for my check, because I was tired of waiting. Overall, just shy of two hours here when I'm dining alone? Way too long. Especially when a majority of the time was just waiting and feeling like I got forgotten. If I ever find myself in Austin again for work, I'll pass on dining here again.

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