Ресторан · Dallas · ⭐ 9.7/10 · 12395 reviews · $$$ · updated: 2026-06-30 19:46:55
Address: 702 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202, United States
Where Texas beef meets actual ranch pedigree
Plenty of steakhouses borrow ranch imagery; Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse borrows from a real one. The Dallas dining room draws its name, its game meats and much of its decor from the legendary Y.O. Ranch in the Hill Country, and the kitchen backs the story up with USDA Prime steaks cut in-house and one of the most serious wild-game menus in the city.
History and concept
The Y.O. Ranch itself dates back to 1880 and the Schreiner ranching family, and its spirit anchors this West End institution. Chef and proprietor Tony Street learned the business from his uncle Gene Street, one of Texas’s legendary restaurateurs, and built a menu that treats old-school Texas cooking as a craft: steaks charred on a flat-top griddle and finished with a secret house sauce that seals in the juices.
What to order
The hand-cut Prime steaks are the backbone, but the wild game is what you cannot get elsewhere: buffalo filet mignon, axis venison, elk chops, quail and wild boar, much of it sourced from the ranch’s sprawling Hill Country acreage. The chicken-fried lobster is the kitchen’s most famous flourish, and the bone marrow sundae has become a cult starter. A deep wine list keeps pace with all that protein.
The space
Reclaimed wood, hand-shucked brick and joists dating to the 1800s give the room a genuine frontier texture, layered with furniture and artifacts brought in from the ranch. It feels like Texas history you can sit in — warm, clubby and entirely unpretentious.
Who it’s for
Carnivores who want to graduate beyond ribeye, visitors chasing an authentic Texas dinner, and anyone hosting guests who need to taste buffalo or venison done properly.
Good to know
What makes it different from other steakhouses? The wild game program — buffalo, axis venison, elk and quail — tied to a working ranch legacy.
What should a first-timer order? The buffalo filet mignon or a hand-cut Prime steak, with the bone marrow sundae to start.
Do I need a reservation? Recommended for dinner, especially on weekends and event nights downtown.
Is there private dining? Yes — several rooms handle rehearsal dinners, corporate events and celebrations.
Is the menu only red meat? No — fresh seafood specials and the famous chicken-fried lobster balance the board.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30–22:30 |
| Tuesday | 11:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 11:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 11:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 11:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 11:00–22:30 |
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Visitor reviews
Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 19:46:55
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I'd been waiting to come back here since last year, while I was in town on business. I had a wonderful chance to be at the bar again with Jolel. Again, wonderful service, atmosphere and, most importantly, food. I chose t…
Ms Courtney was wonderful, the food was very tasty. The Tomahawk was perfect… My husband and I were celebrating our 23rd anniversary. The quail, alligator sausage and wild rice were so tasty. The fried chicken-fried lo…
This is one of the best steaks I've ever had. We ordered the ribeye and the Buffalo steak. Both were phenomenal. The baked potato side was also wonderful. Our server Josiah was very friendly and helpful. If I'm ever in D…
We had a really wonderful experience, largely thanks to our server Melissa. She was kind, attentive and had such a positive attitude the whole time. She made sure everything was fine with our food and drinks and checked…
Everything was perfect. We tried three different appetisers, two different mains and a dessert… everything was very tasty! Our server Jason was attentive and gave us wonderful advice. We'll definitely be back!