A familiar name in Dallas dining is preparing to make its next mark on Preston Hollow.
Opening June 16, Palladino’s Steak and Seafood is poised to bring a fresh take on fine dining to the neighborhood.
The new venture from Joseph Palladino, the longtime restaurateur who helped build Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse into a Dallas dining institution, blends prime steaks, premium seafood, refined sushi, Italian-inspired favorites, and signature tableside presentations in a space designed as much around family as food.
The dining destination pays homage to Palladino’s New York roots while embracing the next chapter of his family’s legacy in Dallas.
“This city understands hospitality at the highest level, and we’re excited to introduce a menu, ambiance, and experience that reflects that,” Palladino said.
During a recent preview, Palladino, executive chef Sam Hazen, and local chef de cuisine Henry Johnson offered a first look inside the restaurant’s expansive $2 million kitchen and shared details of the menu.
The restaurateur also reflected on the personal significance behind the project. For Palladino, the restaurant represents more than a new business venture.
“I’m just excited that my children have an opportunity to have a restaurant with their last name, and something that they can be proud of, and hopefully, as they get older, whether they decide to get involved in the restaurant industry or not, that’s up to them. In the meantime, I think what’s most important to me is that they see the work ethic and dedication it takes to do things like this, and at a very high level,” Palladino said.
That family connection is woven throughout the restaurant. Two menu items bear the names of Palladino’s sons: the Antony Caesar Salad and Roman’s Famous Cheeseburger.
His daughter, Aria Palladino, also leaves her imprint on the space. The restaurant’s signature showroom, known as the Aria Room, features a grand piano, bourbon bar, and artwork created by the young painter herself. One of her paintings hangs prominently behind the host stand, offering guests an immediate glimpse into the family story behind the restaurant.
The National, an intimate private dining room named for Dallas National Golf Club, where Palladino is a member, features photography from the club. The National celebrates Dallas’s deep ties to the sport while reflecting the restaurant’s broader themes of legacy, community, and elevated gathering.
With its combination of elevated cuisine, thoughtful design, and personal touches, Preston Hollow is eager to welcome the highly-anticipated dining experience.
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