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Dean's Italian Steakhouse, Charlotte, NC

Dean's Italian Steakhouse

4.5 (1396)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
128 E Brooklyn Vlg Ave, Charlotte, NC 28202

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Lively
Serving up prime cuts of beef and authentic homemade pasta, including 100% American Wagyu, Dean’s delivers a classic steakhouse experience in a modern, rustic setting. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Cross street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Dine in Style with Dean's Champagne Pre-Order

    $125.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Arrive to a Champagne surprise! Treat you or a special guest to a bottle of Moet Imperial, set for the table upon your arrival.
    Dine in Style with Dean's Champagne Pre-Order Photo
  • Dean's Daou Reserve Cabernet Pre-Order

    $145.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Surprise and delight your guest with a premium bottle of Daou Reserve Cabernet prepared for the table, and ready to be poured upon your arrival.
    Dean's Daou Reserve Cabernet Pre-Order Photo
  • Dean's Silver Oak Alexander Valley Pre-Order

    $210.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Surprise and delight your guest with a premium bottle of Silver Oak Alexander prepared for the table, and ready to be poured upon your arrival.
    Dean's Silver Oak Alexander Valley Pre-Order Photo

Offers

  • Dean's Power Hour Lunch

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
    Build a legacy over lunch. Enjoy from a pre-fix selection of soup & salad plus an entrée.

    Dean's Power Hour Lunch Photo
  • Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM,Sat - 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    Weekend plans? Bring on the woodfire pizzas and Mai Tai mimosas! For the best place to brunch in uptown CLT think Dean's Italian Steakhouse. Brunch service menu at Dean's available Saturday & Sunday.

    Brunch Photo

What 1,396 people are saying

Dean's Italian Steakhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dean's Italian Steakhouse offers a memorable dining experience with "amazing food" and "superior service." Guests rave about the perfectly cooked steaks, particularly praising the bone-in ribeye. The bread and desserts also receive high accolades. The attentive staff, including standout servers like Todd and Jertha, ensure a welcoming atmosphere, making it a top choice for special occasions.
1,396 Reviews
  1. Bennie

    Central Georgia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating our 23rd anniversary and this was the perfect restaurant for this. We both enjoyed our meal and we will be back

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  2. Adaku VIP

    Charlotte29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Dean’s Italian Steakhouse is undeniably beautiful and well-appointed. The ambiance is elevated yet welcoming, and the menu is both vast and elegant, with a wide range of refined selections. We were greeted promptly by the hostess and seated immediately at a lovely table in the main dining room with a view of the kitchen—an engaging touch that added to the experience. We had specifically chosen Dean’s for their advertised Sunday Supper, which was listed both on their website and on OpenTable. Unfortunately, when we arrived, we were told it was not available. That was disappointing, especially since it was the primary reason we chose to dine there. Service was mixed. Our waiter was pleasant at first, but at one point snapped at me and told me I was interrupting him. It created an awkward tone for the rest of the meal, and I didn’t speak or make eye contact with him again after that. There were a few other missteps: we were served the wrong bottle of wine—though it was still quite good—and we received an overcooked piece of bread while every other table seemed to get the light, fluffy version. The manager took one look and replaced it immediately, once we brought it to his attention. On a positive note, the food was excellent. Both the steak and the pork chop were flavorful, tender, and perfectly prepared. The kitchen clearly knows what it’s doing. Overall, Dean’s has a lot of promise thanks to its beautiful setting and strong culinary execution, but the inconsistencies in service and communication left us with a mixed impression. I was going to attend next week with a dining club, but I decided to cancel the reservation due to my lackluster experience.

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  3. Richard

    Charlotte2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service ok food at a really over the top price!

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  4. Tyler VIP

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to numerous steakhouses in my life and this is one that will stick with me for life. To start, the service was amazing, from the server/bartender to the management staff that stopped by. The quality of the steak was definitely that star of the show here. The meat was cooked perfectly, with a nice crisp crust on the outside and nice medium rare temp on the inside. After I finished my steak the manager came by and we talked about the quality, cooking method, and how happy I was with it. He gifted me with 2 jars of their steak seasoning and even took me on a little tour of the open kitchen. I got to talk to the Chef Brandon who cooked my steak. Overall one of my favorite restaurant experience to date.
    Dean's Italian SteakhouseResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Tyler! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Dean's, especially the quality of our steaks and the exceptional service. It's wonderful to know that our team's efforts to provide a stellar dining experience were appreciated. Your words mean a lot to us and motivate us to continue delivering top-notch service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Stephanie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience. Best steak tartare I’ve ever had. Plan on going back often.
    Dean's Italian SteakhouseResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Stephanie, We're overjoyed to hear that you had a fantastic time at Dean's! It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our steak tartare - it's one of our favorites too! We're looking forward to your next visit. Thank you for your glowing review and for choosing us. We can't wait to serve you again.

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  6. Kelly

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5 STARS ISN'T HIGH ENOUGH.... I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THIS PLACE!!! The bread alone was reason enough to go back but the salmon was cooked to perfection, the New York strip my dad got was incredible and our waiter, Rich, was so through with explaining the menu since my dad and I were first timers. Highly highly recommend!!
    Dean's Italian SteakhouseResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Kelly, We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Dean's Italian Steakhouse! It's wonderful to know that our salmon, New York strip, and bread made such a positive impression on you. We strive to provide an enjoyable and memorable dining experience for all our guests, and your kind words truly mean a lot to us. Thank you for recommending us, and we look forward to welcoming you and your dad back for more amazing meals soon!

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  7. Scott VIP

    Houston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Didn’t have the greatest table. Ask to be seated further in the back. Chicken picatta was not chicken picatta. Grilled chicken w salad didn’t come out initially. Waiter did an awesome job getting us in and out on a compressed timeline.
    Dean's Italian SteakhouseResponded 7 days ago
    Hey Scott, Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. We always aim for top-quality food and service, and we're sorry we fell short this time. Your comments have been noted and will be addressed with our team. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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  8. Jaqueline VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pasta with truffle it’s being one of the best I’ve ever taste. Truly amazing
    Dean's Italian SteakhouseResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Jaqueline, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your pasta with truffle and found it to be one of the best you've ever tasted. It's always a pleasure to serve our guests and we're delighted that we could make your dining experience a memorable one. We appreciate your kind words and high ratings. We look forward to welcoming you back to Dean's Italian Steakhouse soon.

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  9. Samantha

    Charlotte2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food seemed either a hit or miss for us. The bread they gave the table was amazing. We ordered the crudo trio which was great but small and the lobster bisque. The bisque wasn’t amazing. You get one small piece of lobster and the flavor tasted very shellfish stock-y not creamy and lots of complex flavors like other places have. Honestly probably towards the bottom of the list of best lobster bisques you can have in charlotte. For mains my partner got a filet queens style, it was amazing both the steak and lobster was perfectly cooked. I ordered the short rib gnocchi which tasted great but the short ribs I don’t think were short ribs. They were tough chewy big chunks of meat that did not fall apart like short ribs should. Was slightly disappointed in the texture of the meat but overall the dish tasted wonderful. The service was great everyone very friendly and everyone from the bussers to the manager came over to check on us. Will definitely come back I think you just have to be careful what you order.
    Dean's Italian SteakhouseResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Samantha, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed our bread and queen city style filet, but sorry to hear about your experiences with the lobster bisque and short rib gnocchi. We take pride in our food quality and will review your comments. We're glad you appreciated our friendly service and we hope to serve you again soon.

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  10. DEBBIE

    Unspecified3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food are 2nd to none! Would definitely dine there again.
    Dean's Italian SteakhouseResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Debbie! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Dean's. We strive to provide excellent food and service, and it's great to know we hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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FAQs

Dean's Italian Steakhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (704) 499-6626.

Dean's Italian Steakhouse is rated 4.5 stars by 1396 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Dean's Italian Steakhouse

128 E Brooklyn Vlg Ave, Charlotte, NC 28202

Additional information

  • Cross street
  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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