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    Big money

    Nobu's Kobe steak tops list of most expen$ive dishes in Dallas

    Teresa Gubbins
    Oct 28, 2012 | 7:00 pm
    • Nobu Dallas has the most expensive menu item in Dallas.
      Photo by Brad Murano
    • "Tomahawk" rib-eye, so named because it looks like one.
      Photo by Allen Bros.

    As cities go, Dallas doesn't have much in the way of good, cheap restaurants. But we make up for it at the other extreme, with an abundance of ridiculously high-priced steakhouses and "chef-driven" spots.

    The Dallas Business Journal research department recently compiled a list of Dallas' most expensive restaurants, with the medal for most expensive dish in town going to Nobu Dallas, which has a 6-ounce Wagyu Kobe steak for $144.

     

      It's probably no surprise that, of the 30 dishes listed here, 23 are steak?

    It's a fun list, and they got the top dish right. Nobody in town can beat that $144 Kobe, which you grill yourself at the table, served with seasonal vegetables and dipping sauces.

    But we found a few high-dollar entrées they missed, such as a three-pound lobster for $78. Or the lobster dumplings from the Pyramid Room at the Fairmont Dallas hotel -- at $44, those are practically a bargain compared to some of the other items on this list. To be fair, some of the priciest dishes, such as Tim Love's $120 Tomahawk ribeye with a lobster tail, are meant for two. (Love likes dishes that are meant to be shared; at Woodshed Smokehouse, he has a beef shin for four, for $85.)

    It's probably no surprise that, of the 30 dishes listed here, 23 are steak?

    Here's an updated list of the most expensive dishes on Dallas-Fort Worth menus:

     $144, Nobu Dallas
    6-ounce Wagyu Kobe steak. It's sold by the ounce, and it's a 6-ounce minimum.

     $120, Lonesome Dove Western Bistro
    28-ounce bone-in Wagyu Tomahawk rib-eye. Accompanied by lobster tail, it serves two.

     $112, Morton’s the Steakhouse
    48-ounce double porterhouse. Morton's signature dish, it's big enough for two or maybe four or maybe even six.

     $99, Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck
    Bone-in rib-eye for two. View from the top of the little ball: priceless.

     $89, III Forks
    Wagyu Tomahawk rib-eye. Popular cut in Dallas, its name comes from its resemblance to an actual tomahawk.

     $89, Del Frisco’s
    Longbone Wagyu rib-eye. This 32-ounce cut with a 10-inch bone is a custom cut for Del Frisco's from Allen Brothers meat.

     $85, Al Biernat’s
    30-ounce porterhouse for two. Can be stretched to four if you get some sides.

     $85, Woodshed Smokehouse
    16-hour smoked beef shin, serves four. With ricotta, borracho beans, kale salad and corn tortillas, for you to scoop with.

     $78, The Palm
    3-pound lobster. All the way from Nova Scotia to downtown Dallas.

     $70, Chamberlain’s
    Kobe 10-ounce NY strip. Served with garlic whipped potatoes.

     $70, Old Hickory Steakhouse at Gaylord in Grapevine
    16-ounce bone-in filet, plus driving to Grapevine, plus parking fee.

     $69, Bailey’s Prime Rib
    16-ounce chateaubriand. Old-school.

     $69, Grill on the Alley
    30-ounce Tomahawk rib-eye. Comes with spinach mashed potatoes.

     $68, Ser Steakhouse
    14-ounce bone-in filet. New steakhouse that replaced Nana is already making its mark as a pricey place. Comes with balsamic-shallot reduction, which has to be worth at least $5.

     $65, Charlie Palmer at the Joule
    24-ounce bone-in rib-eye. Will it still be there after the makeover?

     $59, Bob's Steakhouse
    28-ounce porterhouse, comes with your choice of potato and Bob's trademark phallic glazed carrot.

     $57, Mansion on Turtle Creek
    Rib-eye cap. With Gruyère pomme purée -- a.k.a. cheesy mashed potatoes -- and artichoke frito.

     $56, Abacus
    16-ounce bone-in filet mignon. From Niman Ranch, which makes it special.

     $55, Nonna
    Pasta tasting, five courses. No details on the menu; you have to ask.

     $53, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
    26-ounce porterhouse. Seasoned with kosher salt, black pepper and butter. That's some expensive salt.

     $52, Steve Fields’ Steak and Lobster Lounge
    1.5-ounce lobster stuffed with shrimp, crawfish, lobster and mushrooms.

     $50, Truluck's
    New York Strip steak. Served with Parmesan mashed potatoes or steamed broccolini — but not both.

     $50, Fearing’s
    Mopped rib-eye. "Mopped" refers to the molasses-based basting sauce, dark and sweet. Grilled over mesquite, and served with corn bread pudding and tempura asparagus.

     $49, Lawry’s the Prime Rib
    Dallas cut. Lawry's has a whole set of cuts, including the smaller California cut and the pre-sliced English cut. The Dallas cut is double-sized, natch, with the rib bone attached.

     $49, Stephan Pyles
    Bone-in cowboy rib-eye. Pyles' signature dish, with pinto-wild mushroom ragout and a heap of red-chile-dusted onion rings.

     $49, Grace in Fort Worth
    Bone-in rib-eye, Prime and dry-aged.

     $45, Silver Fox
    Bone-in rib-eye. No à la carte here — you get mashed potatoes, green beans and creamed corn.

     $44, Pyramid Room at Fairmont Dallas
    Lobster dumplings, filled with chopped lobster tail, enoki mushrooms and scallions.

     $44, Hibiscus
    Double-cut rack of lamb. Expensive, but it comes with "blue cheese glazed spuds."

     $44, Cafe Pacific
    Sampler, with smoked Bay of Fundy salmon, sea bass and lemon sole.

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    meet the new boss

    Texas' most popular doughnut shop chain is acquired by new owner

    Eric Sandler
    Jul 28, 2025 | 7:00 pm
    Shipley's doughnuts
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    Texas' favorite doughnut institution has a new owner. Shipley Do-Nuts, the Houston-based chain known for its iconic hexagonally-shaped doughnuts, has been acquired by California private equity firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.

    Before Texas doughnut lovers experience a collective freak-out about what private equity ownership might mean for restaurants, it’s worth nothing that Shipley’s most recent owner was also a private equity firm — Austin’s Peak Rock Capital acquired Shipley in 2021.

    Peak Rock touts a number of successes during its four years with Shipley, growing the company to more than 375 stores across 14 states. They currently have 25 locations across Dallas-Fort Worth, most outside the 635 loop. They also opened a new headquarters and R&D facility in Houston, according to a release.

    "We are proud of the success Shipley has achieved during our ownership and honored to have contributed to the evolution of this iconic brand,” said Robert Strauss, senior managing director of Peak Rock. “Our investments in people, processes and technology have propelled Shipley to achieve transformational growth. We have deeply appreciated the support of Company's loyal customers, franchisees, employees, and the Shipley family."

    Founded in Houston in 1936, Shipley offers more than 60 doughnut varieties, including their signature plain glazed, cut in Shipley's hexagon shape with a lighter, fluffier texture; plus filled, iced, and cake donuts, bear claws, and coffee. They're also known for kolaches in varieties that include Bacon, Egg & Cheese, Ham & Cheese and Sausage, Jalapeno & Cheese.

    Prior to Peak Rock’s acquisition, Shipley had been a family-owned business led by Lawrence Shipley III. The family remained as investors in the business and are likely realizing a significant windfall as a result of Levine Leichtman’s purchase.

    "We have benefited greatly from our partnership with Peak Rock, and their approach has been key to unlocking Shipley's impressive growth,” Shipley CEO Flynn Dekker said. “We are committed to supporting our franchisees' businesses and serving our customers the world's greatest donut as we continue to introduce our iconic brand to more and more communities across the nation."

    Just as Peak Rock brought experience with food-related businesses to Shipley, so too does Levine Leichtman. It has been involved with restaurants such as Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Kilwins, a chocolate and ice cream concept from Los Angeles.

    Private equity firms have shown regular interest in Texas restaurants. In November 2020, KSL Capital Partners invested in Hai Hospitality, the Austin-based group behind Uchi, Uchiko, and Loro. More famously, Chicago’s BDT Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in Whataburger in 2019.

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