by Jennifer Thomas
Knife, the steakhouse by Chef John Tesar located inside The Highland Dallas at 5300 E. Mockingbird Lane, is not just a prime Dallas steakhouse but also serves a unique with a side of specialty brunch cocktails every Sunday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Nominated three times as a James Beard Best Chef Southwest semifinalist and on Top Chef twice, Tesar designed the menu to include one-of-a-kind dishes highlighting his signature aged meats, along with more traditional brunch favorites. Â
Selections from the acclaimed steakhouse’s brunch menu include short rib Benedict with braised short rib, toasted English muffin and hollandaise; crispy pork belly hash with a poached egg and roasted potatoes; Marion Cunningham crispy yeast waffles with Applewood-smoked bacon, strawberries and bananas. The menu also features updated classics such as steak and eggs made with 44 Farms flat iron and French toast made with Brioche.
A special craft cocktail menu is available during brunch hours, featuring Bugs’ Reward, a mix of rum, carrot, lemon, maple, egg whites and ginger ale; the Hibiscus Caipirinha featuring cachaca rum, hibiscus and lime; the Green Bloody Mary made with Knife’s homemade tomatillo bloody Mary base; and more.
Guests may enjoy a casual brunch in Knife’s dining room with a view of the open kitchen or opt for a more private dining experience on the restaurant’s patio, where seating is available at three exclusive covered cabanas that seat four people.
Knife is also open daily for breakfast 6:30-11 a.m., lunch 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and dinner 5-11 p.m.
