pappas bros. steakhouse

pappas has top notch decor, service, food and drink. everything you expect and want in a high end steakhouse. it is a huge restaurant, but the service was prompt and personal, and the steaks were outstanding. the wine list is a huge book with 1,000's of choices, and is one of the best in the country. we highly recommend this place.

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there's a lot of steak restaurants. only a handful provide steaks of this high quality. there is a difference. not for every week steak night but definitely for special occasions. in addition to the steaks the service is impeccable. imagine a wait staff that actual looks your way in between the drink order and serving the meal.

still my favorite steakhouse in dallas.  after going several years without dining here, i recently went back for my birthday.  the tomahawk bone-in ribeye was outstanding, but so were the sides.  the staff is always friendly, attends to your needs, and helpful without being overbearing.  the desserts are fabulous as well and i highly recommend the chocolate mouse if you dine here.  classic steakhouse that really knows great food and customer service.

this place is always a treat and a good call for special occasions. you know, like saturday night.  the service and food are usually incredible and the wine list comes with a very helpful sommelier. the bar is usually very crowded but we usually end up making new friends that way.

the best steakhouse in the city. given that's in houston, likely in the country. classy, old finishes, quiet dining areas and private rooms. incomparable wine list, with bottles and prices that shouldn't exist. how and where they are getting their beef from... and what they do with it after they get it... is magic. of all pappas concepts, this is the flagship.

we finished up dallas restaurant week (month) at pappas bros. steakhouse – om had been there only once a few years ago, and nom had never been there.

om: pappas bros. is one of the higher rated steakhouses in the dfw area, so i was looking forward to the experience. even though we had 8:15pm reservations, we didn’t get seated until about 8:30pm, as the place was very busy. the interior of this restaurant may scream “class” from the moment you step inside, with a nice bar area, grand piano, gas lamps, dark wood – it really gives the impression that you are somewhere special. our waitress for the night was unlike any that we’ve had, with a very dry demeanor and sense of humor. i ordered the caesar salad, filet, and cheesecake, and we added on mac & cheese and onion rings to share. the bread that came out before the meal was nice and crispy, really enjoyed that. the caesar salad was very good with large pieces of cheese that added to the flavor. next was the filet/shrimp/green beans/mashed potatoes combo. piece of shrimp was fine, green beans and mashed potatoes were good as well. the filet…i mean, it was good, but i expected better…it was just a bit chewy in spots. i’ve had at least three better filet’s in the last month. the sides were good, mac and cheese some of the best that i’ve had at a steakhouse. ditto for the cheesecake, creamy and good and a big slice! pappas bros. was a nice experience, but i think i was expecting a bit more. after the run of about nine steakhouses in the last few months it ranks somewhere in the middle.

nom: i have to be honest, i didn’t know much about pappas bros steakhouse. but when i heard we were going to try it for restaurant week i was excited as it gets good reviews. when we arrived it was very busy and we waited to be seated for our 8:15 reservations. it has a beautiful exterior as well as dark rick interior, the bar area is huge and has a grand piano, upholstered columns and gas lamps. they also proudly display the different types of steak cuts they offer on the menu. our waitress was divine. such a welcome dry sense of humor and very frank. what a nice change of pace that actually had me laughing at times. i ordered the house salad with ranch dressing and the ranch was very fresh tasting. the bread was piping hot and very crispy and it offered with regular butter. next i had the strip steak and it was very tender for a ny strip and well-seasoned! i have to admit i didn’t eat much of the mashed potatoes or green beans as we had mac n chees and onion rings with our meal. the onion rings were good, not great, but good. the mac n cheese was very very good! some of the best from our restaurant week travels! and to top it off i had the key lime pie which was nice and tart, maybe a bit too tart, but the crust was delicious! it was a lovely experience but maybe it was too busy for me or something because it fell just short of my expectation.

it's one of my top 3 restaurants in houston! the wine list is exquisite and the food is always on point. their wait staff is very professional and always attentive. ask for big steve if he's working that night!!

tried it for our 30th anniversary. it was every bit as good as i expected for quality and service. if you are going to think about price don't go as it is very pricey but very, very good.

goodness, where do i begin? wonderful atmosphere. a perfect place to take a lady. trust me. the service is impeccable. the food is cooked to perfect. the wine list matches the food. all in all, papa brothers steakhouse is one you should never pass up.

the best steak in houston. pappas consistently has the best steak in houston. make a reservation in advance!

excellent as always!. i have never been to pappas bros in houston. we have been many times in dallas. it was excellent as always! the steak was perfect and cooked as it should be. the sides were super as was the dessert!

by far, the best steak i've ever had in the dfw area. better than del frisco's, rick's, ruth chris, and even truluck's (but i feel truluck's atmosphere is more romantic).

place seemed a little cramped, but how they cook steaks just blows my mind.


-----19 nov, 2013-----

great steaks. good service (not superb), pretty crowded (ie not too romantic). lighting levels great. friendly staff/hostesses.

love this place. we have been here several times. we have received great service. food has always been good.

real pricey. ..steak is okay... okay steak, sides are decent. ..was there 2nite, food wait was 35 min..finally came, steak was under cooked. ..maybe because they rushed to get it out..lol...manager gave a free dessert...okay night in all..

poor service. my husband and i went to pappas bros. tonight for our valentine's day dinner. the restaurant is nice and the food is good. however, our waiter really put a damper on this holiday. once we ordered the valentine's day special that had been posted online, he all but ignored us, choosing to chat with the other tables around us for extended periods of time instead. i can understand if he was busy (i was a server many years ago and understand the profession). unfortunately, this was not the case and he made us feel like a bother rather than a customer. never in my life have i experienced such poor service at a restaurant of this quality. too many excellent restaurants in houston -- we will not be back to pappas bros.