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Kessaku, Dallas, TX

Kessaku

4.6
4.6
223 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time 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 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (214) 239-9999
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 223 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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 an unforgettable dining experience with "great people and good service," making it perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "amazing view and vibe" alongside "fresh, quality sushi." While the menu is limited and prices are high, the "excellent food and service" make it a top choice for sushi enthusiasts.

223 Reviews
  1. Cara

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 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 November 28, 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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  2. Roshel

    Dallas

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So our reservation was at 9 and we got there before 9 and got seated at 930. No complaints as there is an observatory area you can sit and wait at. They get a bit busy, and because it's such a great vibe a few people tend to linger at their table a lot longer than expected. Service was great, and the food was fantastic. This is our second time going and plan to go back again soon
    KessakuResponded on November 15, 2024
    Thank you for your return visit, Roshel. We apologize for any delay you experienced and will look into what happened to make sure it is not an issue again. We're pleased to know you enjoyed our service and food hopefully, we can have another opportunity to serve you someday soon, for what we're confident will be an excellent experience in every way. The Kessaku Dallas team

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  3. Happy

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lychee martini so tasty. Cool views of downtown. Fresh, quality Sushi. A nice intro to Dinner at Monarch.
    KessakuResponded on November 3, 2024
    Happy, we appreciate your kind words about our Lychee martini and the views of downtown. We take pride in serving fresh, high-quality sushi and creating memorable dining experiences, and we're happy you had a nice dinner here. Thank you for making us part of your dinner plans at Monarch. We look forward to welcoming you again.

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  4. Alexa

    Dallas

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great quality, but you pay a pretty penny and the drinks are just are expensive as some of the sushi rolls. We were a little disappointed that it was our anniversary and that was not recognized even though I noted it on our reservation and again when we confirmed it.
    KessakuResponded on November 3, 2024
    Alexa, thank you for joining us for your anniversary and for your wonderful comments on our food. We love helping make special occasions even more memorable and should have recognized your occasion when you were with us. Please accept our apologies. If you can join us again, we'd certainly like to make it up to you. Please ask for a manager next time you visit so we can ensure you have an outstanding dining experience in every way. We hope to see you back soon. The Kessaku Dallas team

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  5. Silvia

    Dallas

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Extremely overpriced sushi. We ordered 2 rolls and 2 drinks and were charged 95 dollars. Bring your wallet cause this place is very expensive. Ambiance was nice and elegant. Small area. Beautiful night view of Dallas
    KessakuResponded on September 20, 2024
    Silvia, thank you for complimenting our ambiance and view. We understand and respect your perspective on cost, but please know our prices reflect the high-quality ingredients we source, the skills of the kitchen and service staff we employ, and the overall dining experience we strive to offer. We are dedicated to providing our guests with an exceptional experience and constantly ensure we are competitive in cost with other top sushi restaurants in the area. We truly value your patronage and would love to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience is great, must pick the tables next to the window
    KessakuResponded on August 22, 2024
    Thank you for joining us. We are happy to see you enjoy our ambiance, and we look forward to serving you again in the near future.

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  7. Chap

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Upon entering the building, we were greeted by a very nice host, (Brendan?) serving champagne, a nice touch. Food and service were excellent. 
    KessakuResponded on August 18, 2024
    Thank you for sharing your positive experience. We're happy you appreciated the warm welcome from our host and enjoyed the champagne. We strive to provide outstanding food and service, and your kind words reaffirm our efforts. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you again.

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  8. MJ1023

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as usual! Kesssku has become one of my favorite places for sushi and an amazing view and vibe. Food was excellent and my specially made Paloma was outstanding 🤩🙏🏽❣️
    KessakuResponded on July 17, 2024
    Thank you, MJ. We truly appreciate your visits and these wonderful comments. We're glad you enjoy our sushi and view. Hopefully you'll be in again soon so we can thank you in person!

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  9. Nics

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    There just wasn’t enough food or dessert options. What we did have was good though
    KessakuResponded on July 14, 2024
    Nics, we're glad you joined us and enjoyed our food. Our menu is focused on about a dozen curated appetizers, several sushi rolls, and our famous seafood tower. Most guests find plenty to suit their needs, but we do appreciate your feedback and we hope you will join us again. Thank you.

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  10. ClaudeJ

    Dallas

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant with an amazing view. However the limited menu was a disappointment, maybe a dozen items…total, to choose from. Not sure what the issue was, but any decent Japanese restaurant has more than 12 options. 2 salads, 3 other apps and 4-5 rolls. That was it. The salmon was excellent and spicy tuna was good. Just wish they had more variety. Service and staff were excellent and did a great job.
    KessakuResponded on July 7, 2024
    Hi Claude, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your compliments on our view and the quality of our salmon and spicy tuna. We are sorry to hear that you found our menu limited. We will take your comments into consideration as we strive to improve and offer a wider variety of options in the future. We are delighted that you enjoyed our service and staff. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable experience.

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FAQs

Kessaku is rated 4.6 stars by 223 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Kessaku

1401 Elm St 50th Floor, Dallas, TX 75202

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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