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Kessaku, Dallas, TX

Kessaku

4.3
4.3
232 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Fancy
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for scenic views
Located on the 50th floor of The National, Kessaku is a cocktail and sake lounge serving Dallas’ freshest, globally sourced fish and seafood.The Kessaku team has built a world-class collection of cocktails, sake and Japanese Whiskey that will blow your sushi-loving mind. Visit us online for additional reservation availability - www.kessakurestaurants.com

A creation of Chef Danny Grant and Chef Hari Chan, Kessaku offers elegant sushi made with fresh, globally sourced fish and warm artisanal rice. The menu showcases an array of nigiri, sashimi and rolls from the very traditional to the unexpected.

Kessaku, which means masterpiece in Japanese, boasts 360-degree views of the Dallas skyline from the historic observation deck at the top of The National. The intimate 60-seat restaurant is lavishly designed to feel like a hidden club in London where every corner of the space tells a story unlike any other in Dallas.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 18:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 18:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (214) 239-9999
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 232 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dallas - Fort Worth

    Great for scenic views

  • Dallas

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kessaku offers a "wonderful" dining experience with "amazing" food and "outstanding" service, especially from standout server Alexis. Guests enjoy the "great vibes" and impressive views from the 50th floor. While some find it expensive, the sushi is lauded as "the best." Perfect for special occasions or a night out.

232 Reviews
  1. Steve

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 great experience with an even greater view of Dallas.
    KessakuResponded 6 days ago
    We appreciate your kind words, Steve. Our team strives to create memorable experiences, and we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed both the service and the stunning view of Dallas. We look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional visit.

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  2. Lynn

    VIP

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite date night restaurants. View is breathtaking and food is so good!! The drinks are good too and service is great Alexis really was amazing!
    KessakuResponded on 8 February 2025
    Thank you for making us one of your top date night restaurants, Lynn. We'll make sure to pass along your compliments to Alexis, and we hope to see you back soon!

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  3. Cara

    VIP

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time!! Alexis was our server and she was the best!!!!
    KessakuResponded on 31 January 2025
    Cara, that's wonderful to hear. Thank you, and we'll let Alexis know you enjoyed her service. We hope to have you join us again someday soon!

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  4. Jennifer

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alexis was our server, she made out first time dining experience an amazing and unforgettable one! Definitely coming back soon and recommending Kessaku to friends and family. The food was amazing, we trusted her recommendations and we do not regret it one bit!
    KessakuResponded on 22 January 2025
    Jennifer, we appreciate your kind words about Alexis and your first dining experience with us. Our team strives to create memorable moments, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and recommendations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and hope to impress your friends and family as well. Thank you!

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  5. Jason

    Dallas

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as first-timers. Dishes were minimal for sushi but were perfectly done. Thought the best part of the experience was walking around the 50th floor and viewing 360deg of Dallas from downtown.
    KessakuResponded on 22 January 2025
    Hi, Jason. We're happy you joined us and enjoyed your visit so much. We hope you'll be back again someday to enjoy more sushi with a view! Thank you.

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  6. Samuel

    Indiana

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived at the 49th floor and there were no signs designating where to go for the restaurant. Once we went up a floor to the hostess desk there was nobody there. After a long while a lady came out and seemed to give my girlfriend and I a cold shoulder. We were told that the view was open and the bar and they would come find us once our table was ready. We went and sat at an empty table to observe the view. We were rudely asked to leave the table and they said it was a “miscommunication”. Our waitress was rude and barely did anything but bring our drinks. The buss boy did the best job and was the nicest person there. Everyone seemed fake and acted outrageously entitled and gave my girlfriend and I negative judgmental looks.
    KessakuResponded on 27 December 2024
    Samuel, we deeply regret the lack of assistance you encountered and if you felt any unwelcoming vibes. Please accept our apologies. We'd love the chance to apologize directly and hear more about your experience so we can look into what could have happened. Please reach out to us with your reservation name and date, as well as the best way to contact you. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing what we can do to earn another chance to impress you someday. The Kessaku Dallas team

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  7. Colleen

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kessaku is always a win for us. The service was particularly outstanding during our last visit. Alexis was truly a standout! Her recommendations hit every time on both drinks and food. She consistently checked in and had us laughing each time. Her high level of service enhanced the wonderful experience we have every time we visit Kessaku.
    KessakuResponded on 26 December 2024
    Hi Colleen. Thank you for your many visits and this very nice review. We are happy to see Alexis did such a nice job with your service on your last visit and we'll be sure to let her hear your compliments. We look forward to serving you again in the near future.

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  8. Ali

    VIP

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great overall experience. Great vibes great food great service. Can’t go wrong with this spot for a dinner date
    KessakuResponded on 17 December 2024
    Ali, we appreciate your kind words about your experience at Kessaku. Thank you for your compliments on our vibe, food and service, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another dinner date or any special night out!

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  9. Roshel

    VIP

    Dallas

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Alexis! She went above and beyond to make our anniversary so memorable
    KessakuResponded on 17 December 2024
    Thank you for recognizing Alexis' service, Roshel. It's wonderful to see how much you enjoyed your anniversary visit, and we hope you will join us again someday soon!

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  10. Cara

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best sushi I’ve ever had! Would highly recommend for a special occasion or a night out!
    KessakuResponded on 28 November 2024
    Cara, we appreciate your kind words about our sushi. We love knowing you enjoyed your experience here so much and we truly appreciate your recommendation. Hopefully you'll be back for another memorable evening soon. Thank you!

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Kessaku is rated 4.3 stars by 232 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Kessaku

1401 Elm St 50th Floor, Dallas, TX 75202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Akard
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 18:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 18:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, View, Wheelchair Access
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