General Manager Tony Hasbini said at Dino’s Steak and Claw House, the focus is on providing simple, well-prepared foods; a knowledgeable staff; and a one-of-a-kind experience for the guests who come in for dinner.
The upscale restaurant offers its own takes on surf and turf dishes, steaks, seafood and poultry, all made using fresh ingredients. It also provides a wine list, the option of more than 20 cocktails and several different brands of scotch.
Head Chef Brian Caal said he uses fresh ingredients to put his own twist on classic steakhouse staples as well as on seafood and chicken dishes.
The jumbo sea scallops ($13.95), one of the appetizers, features three seared scallops plated on a field of greens. Dino’s not only offers seafood and chicken dishes but red meat as well. The Cote De Boeuf ($38.95), an 18 oz. bone-in ribeye steak that is served with asparagus and a drizzle of a red wine reduction. It is made using certified Angus beef that is grilled to ensure it has well-formed grill marks. Guests looking for lighter fare can order the sesame-crusted ahi tuna ($29.95), which is placed on a bed of pad thai noodles and vegetables and served with asparagus spears. The plate also features a swirl of red wine reduction.
Hasbini said he does not have just one favorite menu item, and he and his staff try to help prevent their guests from getting into a habit of ordering the same thing each visit.
“We do tell our guests about our dishes and try to recommend things for them,” Hasbini said.
Dino’s often plays host to corporate parties and business dinners as well as anniversary, birthday and holiday celebrations. It is also popular for romantic date nights, Hasbini said.
To enhance guests’ experience, Dino’s hosts local musicians Wednesday through Saturday on the eatery’s black baby grand piano, which is downstairs.
The building, which sits on Grapevine’s Main Street, used to house a bank. Small touches still show the heritage of the building, including the glass blocks on the restaurant’s facade. Caal, who has been at Dino’s since it opened in 2008, said he draws inspiration from everywhere.
“We try to make things very simple,” Caal said. “Simple food, and people like it.”
Caal and Hasbini, who have known each other for more than 10 years, “understand each other,” Hasbini said.
“Both of us, we have one goal: to take care of our guests, which is what we’ve been doing,” Hasbini said.
Dino’s Steak and Claw House 342 S. Main St., Grapevine 817-488-3100 www.dinossteakandclaw.net Hours: Mon.-Thu. 5-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-10:30 p.m., closed Sun.
