Dean's Italian Steakhouse

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Classic Steakhouse with an Italian Soul

Dean's Italian Steakhouse plants its flag in the heart of downtown Austin at 110 E. Second Street, bringing a concept that feels both timeless and distinctly its own: a classic American steakhouse filtered through genuine Italian expression. The result is a menu where USDA Prime 35-day dry-aged steaks and 100% American Wagyu share the table with house-made pasta dishes like Short Rib Gnocchi and Truffle Bucatini.

That combination — serious beef cookery alongside handcrafted Italian — is not a gimmick. It reflects what Dean's describes as "an innovative passion for deep-rooted hospitality," a commitment to the kind of familial, celebratory dining that makes an evening feel like an occasion worth marking.

The Wine Program

Wine Spectator recognized Dean's with its Best of Award of Excellence in 2024, a distinction that signals a wine list with genuine depth and range — the sort of program built to stand alongside prime cuts and rich pasta alike. For a restaurant still establishing itself as Austin's newest downtown destination, that level of recognition speaks directly to the seriousness of intent behind the beverage program.

Beyond the Main Dining Room

The Veranda offers a different tempo — an intimate corner setting with generous happy hour specials and access to the full menu on request. It functions as a natural extension of the main dining room rather than a separate experience, keeping the same warmth and generosity of spirit that defines Dean's overall.

Seasonal menus and curated events round out the offering, ensuring that regular guests find reasons to return beyond the anchor of great Italian steakhouse cooking.