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Dean's Italian Steakhouse - Steakhouse in Charlotte, North Carolina

Dean's Italian Steakhouse

4.9 (9123 reviews)

600 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Restaurant
Steak house

About Dean's Italian Steakhouse - steak house in Charlotte, North Carolina

Customer Review Summary

Dean's Italian Steakhouse receives high praise for its exceptional service, with multiple servers highlighted for their attentiveness and professionalism. The food is consistently described as delicious, with standout dishes like the short rib gnocchi and perfectly cooked steaks receiving specific commendation. The restaurant's ambiance is elegant and intimate, enhancing the fine dining experience. Guests appreciate the thoughtful recommendations from staff and often mention their intention to return for special occasions. Overall, diners rate their experiences as top-notch, often citing it among the best meals they've had.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking
  • Valet parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.9 out of 5
5
8637
4
311
3
75
2
43
1
57
Based on 9123 reviews

Lakeisha Phillips

1 month ago

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary with dinner at Dean's. The service was exceptional. All of the staff we encountered were extremely attentive. Rachel, our server was really great as well. The food and drinks were delicious. The short Rib gnocchi was 10 out of 10. I would definitely recommend ordering that dish.

James Hunt

1 month ago

We told our friends we were not exaggerating when we told them this was one of the top 10 meals we’ve ever had. The fillets that we selected were succulent. Alex, our waiter, was attentive and friendly while taking care of our every need. Alex contributed greatly to making our dining experience very enjoyable. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience!

Courtney Rehm

3 weeks ago

We really enjoyed our meal at Deans! Tyler was a very attentive server and the entire staff was exceptional. Our steaks came out perfectly cooked. Highly recommend!

Nancy J

2 months ago

Came here for a date night with my husband, and it was nothing short of amazing. This was, hands down, the best steak I’ve ever had…it was cooked to absolute perfection and melted in my mouth. The appetizers (that bone marrow) and sides were equally impressive, packed with flavor, and the cocktails were crafted beautifully. The service was outstanding. Our server was attentive, professional, and gave excellent recommendations. (I just wish I remembered his name!) The ambiance was exactly what you’d hope for in a fine dining establishment—elegant, intimate, and refined. We’ll definitely return for special occasions.

Jason Tucker

2 weeks ago

Ambiance was beautiful, food was amazing, service was impeccable! Not if, but WHEN I return, I will make sure to request Shawn! Great sense of humor yet professional. He gave wonderful recommendations and did not miss a beat. The steak I had was cooked to perfection, and my girlfriend’s short rib gnocchi was the best bite of food I’ve ever had! Make sure to grab some cookies before you go! Cheers to Deans, and thank you Shawn for a wonderful experience!

Aja

4 months ago

Wow! My boyfriend and I decided to celebrate our anniversary here… completely surpassed all expectations. The restaurant manager was so bubbly and funny— ensuring our dinner service was excellent every step of the way. Todd, our lovely waiter was attentive and charming. The food was absolutely brilliant here. We jokingly said, “We’d love to thank the chef for this delicious meal”. The restaurant manager swiftly brought out two bright eyed, young chefs, I was shocked. Please don’t hesitate to try this amazing steakhouse, you will not regret it.

Courtney Villanueva

3 months ago

Cassidy was amazing. He was so knowledgeable about the menu & was on top of everything. He made our first time here great! Food - insanely good. The Deans Italian style steak, delicious. & the pork chop was MASSIVE. I keep logging as 5 stars all the way through and it’s not showing it that way on the actual reviews page. So if you see this - service, food and atmosphere are all 5 stars!!

Amber

2 months ago

Tyler our server was amazing. My fiancé and I were celebrating my 31st Birthday. Tyler made great recommendations and gave spectacular service. The crab cake was to die for and the limoncello pie was the best part. We will definitely be back.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 6:30–10:30 AM, 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–11 PM
Monday 6:30–10:30 AM, 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
Saturday 7 AM–3 PM, 5–11 PM
Sunday 7 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Thursday 6:30–10:30 AM, 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
Tuesday 6:30–10:30 AM, 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
Wednesday 6:30–10:30 AM, 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM

Price Range

$100+