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Kessaku, Dallas, TX

Kessaku

4.6
4.6
238 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi
1401 Elm St 50th Floor, Dallas, TX 75202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 238 people are saying

Kessaku 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kessaku offers a breathtaking dining experience with "great vibes" and "amazing" food, perfect for special occasions. The stunning views of Dallas enhance the ambiance, while Alexis, a standout server, consistently elevates the experience with her "top tier" service and thoughtful recommendations. Ideal for date nights, the sushi and drinks are exceptional.
238 Reviews
  1. Jay

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here for my fiancés birthday. Been here before. This time was a wonderful experience! We had Alexis as our server. She made it such a top tier experience! Very friendly and very helpful! Super impressed! She made my finances birthday a blast!! Great vibes!
    KessakuResponded on April 1, 2025
    Jay, we appreciate your kind words about your recent visit. Thank you for choosing to celebrate here. We are delighted Alexis provided exceptional service and made your fiancé's birthday celebration memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back for more wonderful experiences in the future!

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  2. JT

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alex us was great food was amazing and atmosphere was a great setting for me and my friend to talk 5🌟
    KessakuResponded on April 1, 2025
    JT, that's wonderful to hear. Thank you, and we'll let Alexis know you enjoyed her service. We hope to have you and your friend join us again someday soon!

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  3. Garrett

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alexis was our server and she was absolutely amazing. Her attention to detail and willingness to help answer questions and provide recommendations was much appreciated. We will be back again and hope to be served by Alexis in the future as well.
    KessakuResponded on April 1, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to let us know that, Garrett. We love that Alexis impressed you so much with her service, and we'll be sure to pass your compliments along. We look forward to having you back soon, and hopefully, you will have just as wonderful of an experience!

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  4. Lesley

    Dallas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place the vibe the staff is excellent and most importantly the food is great! A definite go to!

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  5. Nikki

    Houston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff and ambience was wonderful! Menu pricing and options could be enhanced.
    KessakuResponded on March 14, 2025
    Hi Nikki. Thank you for complimenting our staff and ambiance. We're glad you enjoyed your visit, and we'd love to hear more from you regarding what you'd love to see. Please reach out to us with any suggestions, and we hope to see you back soon!

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  6. Uyen VIP

    Dallas1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall we had a good time. The king crab roll was the best. The worse part of the evening was service. We waited about 10-15 mins after finishing each course to get another. Even the drinks took a long time. We waited a while for our waitress to come get our orders and even longer for the food and drinks.
    KessakuResponded on March 1, 2025
    Uyen, we are pleased you had a good time and enjoyed our food. However, we are genuinely sorry for the delays with your service. We always strive to provide attentive and friendly service, so this is definitely not up to our standards. Please email us with more details of your visit so we can look into what happened and see what we can do to earn the opportunity to make it up to you. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you. The Kessaku Dallas team

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  7. Steve

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 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 on February 10, 2025
    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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  8. Lynn VIP

    Dallas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 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 February 8, 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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  9. Cara VIP

    Dallas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 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 January 31, 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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  10. Jennifer

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 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 January 22, 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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Kessaku

1401 Elm St 50th Floor, Dallas, TX 75202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Akard
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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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