Dallas Has Too Many Restaurants Named Perry’s

Posted on August 20th, 2010 10:54am by Nancy Nichols
Filed under Food Fight!, Murmur, Neighborhood restaurants, Procrastination is part of the creative process, Restaurant News

If our governor opens a restaurant in Dallas, he'd better call it Rick's.

Long before there was Houston-based Perry’s Steakhouse and Grill opened in Dallas, there was Perry’s Steakhouse. Now the two Perry’s are operating in Uptown about two blocks apart. You’d think Dallas diners would be smart enough to figure out which is which but apparently we aren’t. I’ve had several e-mails fro co-workers and readers who made a date or appointment at one, only to have their date or meeting mates appear at the other.

I feel bad for the original Perry’s. After nine years, they had to change their name to The Place at Perry’s because Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille owned the name Perry’s. On the other hand, the new name gave the Dallas-based Place at Perry’s a chance to rework their concept from an upscale steak shop to a more casual beef-centric spot (they only use Niman Ranch meat). The Place at Perry’s now offers half-price wine every day from 2 to 7 pm and live music.

Perry’s Steakhouse and Grill also has live music in their super-chic bar. The dining room is dark and sophisticated. They feature table side productions—salads, meat carvings, and desserts are brought out on trays and flamed or tossed while you watch. I’m sorry but these little shows are just that—the guy making the salad or dessert has tiny plastic cups like the ones you take pills from in the hospital with pre-measured ingredients. He tosses them around like he’s on the Food Network.

Anywhoo, in the current issue of D Magazine, I exam both Perry’s, or rather Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille and The Place at Perry’s. Which Perry’s do you prefer?

13 comments

  1. I think both Perry’s restaurants are fabulous; however, I personally prefer The Place at Perry’s. This was a wonderfully executed meal from start to finish! It was worth every penny!

    @ 11:08 am on August 20, 2010

  2. I also give the edge to The Place at Perry’s. They have a great brunch!

    @ 11:21 am on August 20, 2010

  3. I love the Place at Perry’s not only for their food and service, but because they were the 1st Perry’s here. I am loyal like that. :)

    @ 12:25 pm on August 20, 2010

  4. I agree. The Place at Perry’s has been our faithful and loyal customer since they opened 9 years ago. I haven’t been to the new Perry’s.

    @ 1:49 pm on August 20, 2010

  5. I have dined at both and prefer Perry’s Steakhouse over the place. Yummy food and it is so beautiful. “The Place” better step up their game….Good Work Perry’s Steakhouse…welcome to the neighborhood.

    @ 1:50 pm on August 20, 2010

  6. Perry’ Steakhouse and Grill on McKinney; Run don’t Walk. The best RW menu I have ever seen; salad choices, wedge or traditional caesar; two entree choices, the 8 ounce Perry’s Filet, or the Signature Pork Chop w/ribs (7 fingers thick); with a dessert trio. All for $35.
    My wife had the filet, and I had the pork chop (carved table side); and we had more to bring home for dinner tonight. Joel was our server, very knowledgable and attentive, the General Manager, Howard came by, and the restaurant was well attended, every table taken on Thursday night.
    The food and service is unmatched.
    Do not miss this; it will restore your faith in RW

    @ 3:32 pm on August 20, 2010

  7. My old office in Houston was across the street from Perry’s steakhouse. I’d go once a month for half-price pork chop lunch day. Best I’ve ever had.

    @ 4:23 pm on August 20, 2010

  8. I LOVE The Place at Perry’s.

    The Niman Ranch filet is my favorite filet in Dallas, and the brunch is beyond delicious. Fresh corn bread and chicken and waffles? need I say more?

    My only beef with The Place was their uninteresting wine list, and that seems to be changing. In fact, I think they even have wine tastings with the sommeliers on Friday night now to test out their new wines.

    @ 4:26 pm on August 20, 2010

  9. The Place at Perry’s for their “slider saturday.” Original, affordable, delicious.

    @ 4:42 pm on August 20, 2010

  10. The Place at Perry’s…The GM Larry Thompson KNOWS how to take care of his guests…exceptional…

    @ 5:14 pm on August 20, 2010

  11. I love The Place at Perry’s! Which reminds me, I need to make a reservation soon!!

    @ 10:08 am on August 23, 2010

  12. Definitely The Place at Perrys!

    @ 1:23 pm on August 23, 2010

  13. Vie, let’s see if Perry’s is still around in nine years. They can’t hold a candle to the customer service at The Place.

    @ 4:21 pm on August 23, 2010