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Docent Steak was one of the most highly anticipated restaurant openings in Dallas in the spring of 2024. However, shortly after the news of the Japanese steakhouse spread online, its socials and website went silent for nearly two years. <\/p>\n
We weren\u2019t sure if the project was abandoned or delayed, and then this week we got the news: Docent Steak<\/a> is officially opening this fall at 2801 N. Harwood St. in Uptown, and joining the rest of Harwood Hospitality\u2019s roster.<\/p>\n This new contemporary Japanese steakhouse is rooted in three things: Texas hospitality, exceptional HWD and Kobe beef. <\/p>\n The beefs<\/p>\n Sign up for the Food & Drink newsletter to get the latest stories delivered to your inbox<\/p>\n THANK YOU!<\/p>\n You’re all set.<\/p>\n CLOSE\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n HWD is Harwood Hospitality\u2019s own beef program centered around premium meat and processing that uses the entire animal. The Barbier-Mueller family and the Harwood culinary team worked alongside a local rancher for two years to develop their own ultra-high-end breed of Akaushi bloodline cattle. The cattle are raised in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico, and served exclusively in Harwood restaurants.<\/p>\n Building off that, Docent Steak will offer one of the largest certified Kobe beef programs in Texas. The steakhouse is a designated member of the Kobe Beef Marketing & Distribution Promotion Association, which means it is among a select number of restaurants in the U.S. that are authorized to serve Kobe beef.<\/p>\n Nick & Sam\u2019s is the only other steakhouse in Dallas authorized to serve real Kobe beef. Dee Lincoln Prime Steakhouse in Frisco and the Gaylord Texan Old Hickory Steakhouse in Grapevine are the only other two in North Texas.<\/p>\n The samuria collection<\/p>\n Docent Steak will have a main dining room with a traditional steakhouse feel, including white tablecloths and access to a wraparound patio. There will be a downstairs lounge for something casual and energetic. The release we received said it will have TVs, a lively soundtrack and a relaxed setting for drinks or watching the game. Several private dining spaces are also available.<\/p>\n When this steakhouse was initially rumored to open, it was said that it would partner with Harwood\u2019s own Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum to showcase interesting Samurai artifacts in the dining areas, or something along those lines. We hope that\u2019s still the case. <\/p>\n Teaser photos from Docent Steak\u2019s first Instagram post<\/a> in years show up close details of Samurai warrior clothing, which tells us that\u2019s still happening. As does a note straight from the museum\u2019s website<\/a> that reads, \u201cTemporary limited hours. Our team is working on an off-site exhibition installation.\u201d<\/p>\n We can\u2019t blame them for playing the Kobe beef card first, but we\u2019re ready to see some swords. <\/p>\n Docent Steak\u2019s official opening date, menu highlights and first looks at the restaurant\u2019s interior will be announced prior to its grand opening this fall. Follow along and get it while it\u2019s hot by visiting docentsteak.com<\/a> or following the steakhouse on Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>. <\/p>\n A hiring event<\/p>\n The restaurant will also be hosting hiring events from Tuesday, Aug. 11, to Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the restaurant. They\u2019re looking for passionate hospitality professionals to fill these roles: bussers, servers, bartenders, dishwashers, cooks and additional front- and back-of-house roles.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t