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.
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.
