Dunston's Steakhouse

Dunston's Steakhouse Family owned and operated Dallas Steakhouse
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06/12/2026

Gene Dunston started at $15 a week, then built a Dallas steakhouse legacy. From washing dishes to owning his first restaurant at 21, this story is pure grit. 💼

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06/11/2026

This Father's Day, give Dad the steakhouse dinner he actually wants.
Mesquite-grilled steaks, classic sides, and that warm, old-school Dallas welcome. 🔥

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06/10/2026

Gene really worked 24 hours straight at a drive-in. One missing shift turned into a full-day grind 🕰️, and that kind of hustle helped build this Dallas legacy.

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06/08/2026

Gene built an empire with 500 employees and eight restaurants. Then he kept the two that mattered most, and one of them helped shape Dallas steakhouse history. 🥩

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06/03/2026

POV: you hit the salad bar first. Fresh, crisp, and ready before the steak even lands 🥗 A classic start at a Dallas steakhouse with no fuss and plenty of flavor.

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06/01/2026

One drink turns into a whole night at Dunston's. 🍸 A classic Dallas steakhouse with decades of stories, hearty plates, and a warm, no-frills feel.

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05/31/2026

This is what real comfort food looks like. Golden-fried catfish, hand-cut fries, and all the steakhouse charm you’d expect from a Dallas classic.

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05/28/2026

Dallas has a sleeper steakhouse, and Dunston’s is it. Old-school vibes, mesquite-grilled flavor, and a banana pudding that steals the show.

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05/24/2026

Not enough people are putting this Dallas classic on their radar. From mesquite-grilled steaks to warm brownies, Dunston’s delivers that old-school charm with every plate.

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05/21/2026

Mesquite wood gives steak a different flavor. That smoky sweetness is what made this Dallas pit stand out from the start.

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05/18/2026

Gene says it best: restaurant life is never boring. After 50 years, every day still feels different, and he’d take 100 more.

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05/14/2026

He used to sell steaks for $2 with a baked potato and salad. That’s the kind of Dallas steakhouse history you can’t fake.

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05/11/2026

The hardest part of the restaurant business? Good employees. Great service makes everything else feel easy, and that’s what keeps a classic steakhouse running strong.

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05/08/2026

Gene’s secret was simple: outwork everyone from day one. He believed if you could do every job better, people would notice the effort.

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05/04/2026

Gene Dunston is a Dallas legend with stories only this city could make. From Texas Toast to old-school steakhouse tales, he’s part of the heritage that makes Dunston’s special.

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05/01/2026

Gene Dunston. He built this place on value, pride, and doing everything better than anybody else. That’s the kind of steakhouse legacy Dallas remembers.

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04/30/2026

You don't need money to get things done. You just need a lot of guts." Started with a dirt parking lot in 1955 and never looked back 💪⁠
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04/27/2026

Tomahawk, mac and cheese, and a warm brownie with melting ice cream. That's how you do steak night 🔥⁠
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04/24/2026

$3.95 steaks with mushroom gravy that had truck drivers comparing them to $10 cuts in New York. That's where it all started 🥩⁠
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04/20/2026

You think dinner's over and then someone mentions the backdoor lounge. Dim, cozy, and the best kept secret in the building 🥃⁠
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04/17/2026

Unsliced bread, thick cut by hand, and people showed up just for the toast. That's how Texas toast was born 🍞⁠
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04/15/2026

The salad bar is still here and it's still the best way to start before the steak hits the table 🥗⁠
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04/13/2026

When someone asks which location is the favorite, the answer depends on who's in the room 😂⁠
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04/10/2026

Mesquite grill, chopped sirloin, and strawberry cheesecake to finish. That's a proper dinner 🥩⁠
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04/03/2026

A trip to Vegas, a $50 gamble, and a late show with the King. Some of the best nights start with a long shot 🙌⁠
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Address

5423 W Lovers Lane
Dallas, TX
75209

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm
Sunday 4pm - 9pm

Telephone

+12143528320

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