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Steel in Dallas is a four star Japanese restaurant. This is a great place. Located in the Oak Lawn area, this restaurant is mildly expensive. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence award. This place features a singles scene. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, brunch, lunch, and fine wines. This restaurant is handicap accessible and open late.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here one night with my boyfriend and another couple and had a wonderful time. The vibe is very trendy, the menu items are amazing (especially the sea bass and calamari). The sushi is ok, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good sushi and bento boxes, but WOW it is expensive (I am not a cheap guy either).
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Steel is not my favorite restaurant in Dallas (not even close), but it does have its place in my restaurant world. It's a trendy spot in uptown where you can get good quality sushi and "see and be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think Steel is outstanding! They have great sushi and an entire separate menu in addition to it. Not only is the fish very fresh, but the rolls are quite creative too. My favorites are the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard Wed is the popular night to go, but this review is based on a Thur-night. It was a cool trendy-looking place. I was told it was a sushi place... but no one, not one person was at the sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best sushi places in town. Fish is always fresh. Service is fantastic. Great bartenders. The sushi is a little pricey, but I always feel like I'm getting my money's worth. And a cool...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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Me and my girlfriends showed up - there were all these seats, and they said they were all reserved, wtf? I've never been treated like this before by a bunch of "greeters" who obviously lack people skills. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice atmosphere however nothing to write home about here. The nori was chewy, the service sloooow, and the price for three people including one glass of wine was pricey. Just make sure you have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Most people come here for A Sushi, but I come here for their Asian soups and cooked entrees.. First, The HOT AND SOUR soup is the best in town (u have to try it !mmmm!!) And secondly, the Bo Lac...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: This review is just for the Wednesday happy hour. From what I've gathered from friends and reviews, the restaurant itself is too expensive and full of itself to be worth your while (hey,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wednesday happy hour is awesome just make sure you reserve a table way ahead of time if you are going with a few people cause its cause its tits to ass in the bar. I have eaten dinner there and I can...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Steel is "steel" (har, har, bad pun!) my favorite. It's my go-to for nice sushi dinners and I still love the lunch bento boxes.Anyway, got the scoop on some nice seasonal things I think Yelpers will...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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If you are ready for an absolutely killer sushi evening, this is your place. The quality and variety of the sushi is top notch, and the presentation superb. They have a decent sake list as well. The wait staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Steel a couple of weekends ago with some girlfriends. I had not been back to Steel in awhile. The reason I gave it three stars as opposed to four was because of the waiter we had. This...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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I had originally gone here for a friends birthday, and was impressed with how it looked, but over all just sort of another sushi bar. When it came time for my girlfriends birthday, I was checking out different...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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We were greeted with a messy entrance (i.e. smeared sushi rice on the sidewalk...did someone spill something?). The maitre d (...or in this case, the "maitre dudes" and d's) were like a pack of cats at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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As you enter, you pass an untidy entrance and diners on the porch with their california rolls piled on little plates. Then you're greeted by a strange host who does not smile. The "sushi buffet" was nasty, so we left. This place is going down soon.
openlist - user review - 10/16/2008
I attempted to bring a first date here for happy hour last Wednesday - there were guests eating along the outside entrance area with piles of california rolls on little plates, covered with a brown colored...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy sushi and good drinks. Sometimes it can get super crowded though. Waitstaff is also pretty good for the most part.Parking can suck if you don't like to valet.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place, great people watching, good drinks and $$$$Not cheap, however don't go when your starving. If your short on dough, eat at taco-bell first, then come here and spend $30 on 2 drinks.... This...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I was in Dallas over the weekend, and although I thought I would be eating BBQ and Coleslaw the entire time I was there, I actually didn't. Thank God.So yes, a few moments I got off the plane, my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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Or recent visit to Steel was a great one. Though we didn't venture off the sushi menu and try any of the entrees the meal was fantastic. The fish was super fresh the eel was flavorful and the rolls were...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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This would have been our third experience at Steel. We made reservations for 8:45 PM and showed up at 8:15 to have drinks at the bar. When we checked in at the hostess stand we were greeted rudely and told to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive, but pretty good. Service is hit-or-miss, it's kind of slow, but the food is worth it. The sushi rolls are OK, not that different from what you'd find at any other upscale sushi place, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Steel about 5-6 times in the last 5 years. Ever since the first experience on a Valentine's Day which was very memorable.Pros:- Nice ambiance, good place to people watch- In a city like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh... I felt it was extremely overpriced for what it was. Very sceney and service very slow. Sashimi was decent-the rolls not so much. They have an awesome private room.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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Steel is by far the best sushi I have had in the Dallas area. Everything about this restaurant is excellent from the decor and lighting to the amazing sushi, rolls and beverages. I recommend that anyone who...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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I have been several times for the happy hour on Wednesday and it is really a lot of fun. It can be very busy but you get complementary sushi and $2 domestic beers. They have other drink specials too. Oh and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best sea bass i have ever had, and i try the miso sea bass anytime i see it on a menu. we were going to order the hell's roll (we like spicy) and our server suggested to just "go for it" with the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So we were invited on a Wednesday for happy hour "free sushi" they told us, free? I'm there. The place is very nice the ambience with the lighting is great, some servers are nice others feel bothered...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's okay. Their cooked food was mediocre. I came with friends and tried a little of their dishes as well. Their korean food wasn't that good. I only really came here because on Wednesdays they had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So this place reminds of a great deal of swank L.A. restaurants - lots of hype, lots of attractive people (clientele and employees), lots of atmosphere, and lots of $. But hey, I'll admit I'm sucker...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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Service was awsome! but food is just not right. im big fan of asian food but this flavor was not right. i love the atmosphere. but main point of restaurant is food!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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I love Steel's atmosphere. I hadn't been to Steel in over three months, and the valet remembered my name. It was like he wasn't even human, but like a robot trapped in a valets body. In my opinion " He broke...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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ok this place is defintely arrogant in its location and style. the only night i'll go (unless I have a date) is wednesday. that day is the free sushi buffet. word to the wise, get there early or not at all....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time i ate at Steel was on my birthday last year. I liked the atmosphere but i didnt really like what i got.... :/I went back with this girl that i work with used to work at Steel so we went...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very fresh sushi (huge menu), attentive service, full menu of non-sushi. This place is hard to find - it isn't really on Oak Lawn. The entrance is really on Welborn, marked only by a red awning with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely a popular place. The atmosphere is really nice, the decor is fantastic, and the service is impeccable. Now let's get to the meat of the review, the sushi. The selection is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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An upscale eatery with great service. Hidden in the trendy oak lawn area. Portions were small but the food was great. Extensive wine list and a fun atmosphere.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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I had heard positive things about Steel and since it is one of the new trendy Dallas hot spots I thought I would give it a try. What a mistake. Dallas has much, much better sushi places. In fact, if you look...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There were 4 of us and the total came out to about $200 plus tip AND valet. I wouldn't do that again considering the food we got were pretty much mediocre. Maybe it was just my luck but the salmon I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll take Steel over Nobu any day of the week. Of course the fish at both spots is super fresh...but I just prefer Steel. Bigger portions, killer rolls....and I enjoy the atmosphere more (especially...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I decided that Steel would be the place we check out this year for Restaurant Week, mostly based on the reviews on here. Thanks Yelpers, you steered us in a great direction!Keri started...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thought it was fabulous! I went there for a business meeting a few months back and was very impressed. Pros: our plentiful and filling selection of fresh sushi, Wasabi Mashed Potatoes, signature Sea...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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This is the best happy hour for the middle of the week. Wed. nights they serve free sushi and $2 domestics, $3 imports. The sushi is amazing for buffet/free sushi. It is very crowded so come early and save...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
sadly, what could have been a five star experience has been cut down to only 3. let's start with the conversation that we had with the wonderful blonde hostess:blonde bitch hostess: *flips hair* do...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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Great Sushi and other stuff. Sunday 1/2 priced wine night is the great deal. Try the house rolls,i nteresting and fun.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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I've been around the world (on my company's expense account) for dining at sushi restaurants. There are few places, if any, that top Steel's sushi. We sat at the bar, and the service was somewhat slow. But the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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This kicks Nobu's butt on food, service and the price. My first time here was for my own bachelorette party and we all loved it. They seated us promptly with great service throughout our entire meal, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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I took my fiancee to Steel for his birthday, and he loved it. We only ordered from the sushi menu. Everything was very fresh, but a little pricey. (I've been to sushi restaurants that were just as good, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Cozy, hot, fun and great food. One of my favorties for sushi and sakes. Just beats the snot outta Blue Fish when it comes to atmosphere and class--and the food is great, even if you don't like sushi. Lots of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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by far the freshest sushi in dallas - great service and unique combinations - get there early and reserve a table for the happy hour
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wednesday night is what makes this place for me (and it's the only time I go). From 5-7pm, there's free sushi. But with any free food deal in a posh place, you better get there early if you want to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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They have a great happy hour here on Wednesdays from 5-7 with FREE SUSHI. If you make a reservation in advance, you can sit down and they bring you the free suchi, but otherwise you have to stand up in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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As a resident of Bermuda, where we enjoy sushi fresh off the fishing docks, I was somewhat wary about eating sushi in the South. I have to say, Steel was excellent. We couldn't get in on the Friday night (as...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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Upon arriving at Steel, we were visited by a very friendly valet. Then we were warmly greeted by a hostess who immediately sat us at ...
gusto.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi, great dining experience, great decor...just bring your AMEX.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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Sushi and Sake. That's pretty much all we (boyfriend and friends) have ventured into, and that is enough for me. Great atmosphere. Great food. Great sake. I always seem to have a pretty good time here.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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We have had sushi at Steel and I have to say that I was underwhelmed. It was quite pricey for sushi...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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If you like sushi then this is the place to go. I love sushi and I have been to a lot of places, but this by far is the best Restaurant I have been too.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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There food and service is impecable. Great place to take out of towners!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2005
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I have eaten at pretty much every sushi restaurant in town and Steel is my favorite, just be prepared to open your wallet. The rest of the food on the menu is good but the sushi is by far the best way to go. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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Steel's interior design expresses a Zen theme. Steel serves authentic Japanese & Indo-chine (Vietnamese) cuisine, a sushi bar with fresh seafood flown in daily, and a walk-in wine cellar with wine collection...
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steel's interior design expresses a zen theme. steel serves authentic japanese & indo-chine (vietnamese) cuisine, a sushi bar with fresh seafood flown in daily, and a walk-in wine cellar with wine collection...
opentable.com - user review
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this traditional vietnamese and japanese food, with only the slightest bit of new age tweaking, made with excellent ingredients, is far better than the super sleek setting might portend. steel really is all...
gayot.com - user review
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don't write "korean" under the list of the types of cuisine you have...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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update sunday evenings from 5:30 to 10 p.m., bottles of wine at steel are half-price. kim harwell published on guidelive: 11.01.04==================== review by kim pierce / special contributor after...
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japanese and indo-chine with dallas panache...
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