Chef John Tesar has worked at some of the trendiest restaurants in New York and Las Vegas, earning notice for his skills in the kitchen-and for his outsized personality. In 2014, he opened Knife in Dallas, a steakhouse reinvention that made Esquire's list of "Best New Restaurants."

Ranging from Chef John Tesar’s modern take on steak to longstanding institutions dedicated to the classic steakhouse vibe, these restaurants serve Dallas’s best steaks. Go forth, and live your meat-obsessed dreams.

Tesar’s techniques, which he developed by running acclaimed Dallas restaurant Knife, are so interesting and unorthodox that with the help of James Beard Award-winning writer Jordan Mackay, he recently wrote them down to share with professional and amateur chefs alike.

Christmas Eve is a great time to let the elves take care of dinner, after weeks of getting ready for the holiday. Whether your traditions are classic American fare, Chinese, sushi, or Italian, there are amazing options open all over the city.