No.1 Steak: Sadelle’s Got a Roommate

Highland Park Village has a new pop-up concept: No.1 Steak, brought to you by Major Food Group, squatting inside Sadelle’s like a roommate who “just needs a few months.” My theory? Sadelle’s has been emptier than a Shine Pilates class on TX/OU weekend, and this feels like their audition for a full replacement. Honestly? I welcome this new concept with open arms.

The Steak Show

The new roomie is running a $59 special — three courses and a side. When our waitress came over with a tray of three raw, perfectly labeled cuts of steak, I was hooked. It felt dramatic, fancy, and just bougie enough to be spending my Friday night at Sadelle’s.

The “deal” cut for that special was the 8oz Angus strip — fine, basic. You could upgrade to one of the two football-sized slabs meant for sharing. The price jump actually seemed fair for the amount of meat, but trying to be responsible, we stuck with the $59 deal. Then we added a shrimp cocktail and four drinks, so we girl-mathed our way into a pricey payout.

The waitress told me they’re “known” for their martinis — which is bold, considering they’ve been open for five minutes. Anyways, I ordered the Gold Dollar: tequila, passionfruit, pineapple, prosecco. Sparkly happiness in a cup. HIGHLY recommend.

Before I could even finish bitching about my day, drinks and apps were on the table freaky fast, Jimmy John’s-style. We were impressed at first, but once the salads were cleared... crickets. We sat there for what felt like years waiting on our steaks. As I always say: bless opening day.

The $59 Special

That “responsible” deal we thought we were sticking to? Here’s what it actually included:

• Rolls (literal heaven, worth every carb)

• Salad (my fave bite of the night, the dressing was a mysterious blend of flavors you can’t quite pin down but somehow addictively delicious)

• Angus Strip Steak (wasn’t impressed — they overcooked it. Go medium rare.)

• Onion rings (good but served after the steak… why?)

• Soft serve with salted caramel sauce (Dairy Queen, but make it bougie)

On paper, it’s a steal. In practice, once you add drinks and apps, it becomes just another bougie Dallas dinner bill.

Final Thoughts

Go for the rolls, stay for the salad, tolerate the steak, and enjoy the concept. If this means Major Food Group replaces one of their own with something better, Dallas wins. The staff confirmed that No.1 Steakhouse will be open for the next few weekends for dinner (Thursday–Saturday), with a “we hope we get to stay longer — or even open a spot in Dallas — so get your table while you can.”