"Tony Street's West End steakhouse, the buffalo filet the Food Network ranked among America's best — book it to close a Dallas deal."
About Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse
The buffalo filet mignon is the reason to walk into Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse, and the Food Network agreed, ranking it among America's best steaks. Chef and proprietor Tony Street has run this West End room at 702 Ross Avenue for years, a downtown Dallas steakhouse named for the 1880s Y.O. Ranch in the Texas Hill Country, with mounted game heads on the walls to prove the theme. Beyond beef, the kitchen turns out elk, antelope, venison and quail. Expect $50 to $95 a head before wine.
The Grill
Chef and proprietor Tony Street learned the trade from his uncle Gene Street, a Dallas restaurant name, and built Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse around Texas game. The signature is the buffalo filet mignon at $48, lean and clean, which the Food Network ranked among America's best steaks. The espresso-crusted elk tenderloin at $43 and the 16oz bone-in New York strip at $49 are the other orders that show the kitchen's range, and the wild-game roster runs to axis venison, antelope and quail.
Prime beef cuts cover the table that wants the classics, and the sides come Texas-sized. The room is named for the historic Y.O. Ranch, the 1880s Hill Country spread, and the dining room leans into it with longhorn mounts and dark wood. Expect $50 to $95 a head before wine at 702 Ross Avenue in the West End.
The Room
The room is built for downtown Dallas business: dark wood, longhorn mounts, leather chairs and white cloths across a large historic West End space. Sound is moderate and conversational rather than raucous, which suits a working dinner. Lighting is warm and low, tables are well spaced for a private word, and the dress code is smart-casual with suits at lunch from the nearby offices. It seats a large room, so a late booking usually finds a table, and there is space for a group.
Best for Closing a Deal
Book Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse to close a deal because it suits a working dinner: the room is quiet enough to talk numbers, the tables are spaced for a private word, and the wild-game menu gives you something to talk about beyond the contract. Order the buffalo filet, let your guest try the elk, and the kitchen keeps the pace measured rather than rushed. For more downtown options, see our best restaurants to close a deal, or the full Dallas dining guide.
Not for
Not for vegetarians or a light meal: the menu is built around beef and wild game, with meat-free options limited to a few sides and salads.
Frequently Asked
Is Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse worth it?
Yes, for the game. It is the downtown Dallas steakhouse to try buffalo, elk, venison and antelope alongside prime beef, and the buffalo filet mignon was ranked among America's best steaks by the Food Network. Prices are reasonable for a steakhouse of this standing, and the West End room is built for a business dinner. Come for the wild game you cannot get elsewhere. See our steakhouse guide.
How hard is it to book Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse?
Not hard. It takes reservations on OpenTable and by phone on (214) 744-3287, and the large West End dining room means weekday dinners and lunches are easy to get. Convention nights and weekend evenings are busier, so book a couple of days ahead then. Groups are well handled given the size of the room, so it works for a team dinner as well as a two-top.
What is the dress code at Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse?
Smart-casual. There is no jacket requirement, and you will see suits at lunch from the downtown offices and neat casual wear at dinner. Collared shirts and smart trousers fit the room; the West End setting is polished but not stiff. Texas-smart works fine, so boots and a jacket are as at home as a suit. Sportswear looks out of place in the dining room.
What is the average meal price at Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse?
Expect $50 to $95 a head before wine. The buffalo filet mignon is around $48, the espresso-crusted elk tenderloin $43, and the bone-in New York strip $49, with sides ordered separately. Prime beef and wild game sit at the higher end, while a simpler order keeps the per-head figure down. The wine list adds to the bill. Lunch is the cheaper entry point for the same kitchen.
What should I order at Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse?
Order the buffalo filet mignon, the dish the Food Network ranked among America's best steaks, which is leaner than beef and the reason the room is known. Add the espresso-crusted elk tenderloin or try the axis venison and quail to make the most of the game menu. Prime beef cuts like the bone-in New York strip are there for traditionalists, with Texas-sized sides to share.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse
Book on OpenTable or by phone. The large room handles groups and late bookings well.
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Practical Information
Address702 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX 75202
NeighbourhoodHistoric West End, downtown Dallas
CuisineTexas steakhouse and wild game
PriceBuffalo filet ~$48; $50 to $95 per head ex-drinks
Dress CodeSmart-casual
SeatingLarge dining room; good for groups
ReservationOpenTable or direct
Phone(214) 744-3287
DietaryLimited vegetarian; sides and salads. Game and beef-led menu
