Most Underrated Steak in Dallas - The Cock & Bull in Lakewood

Hehe, I said "bull".

Located in Lakewood (East Dallas) on Gaston just west of Abrams, this little hole-in-the-wall pub (and I say that with the utmost affection) is truly a book different than it's cover. It's smokey, very dark, and serves it's beer very English-style (warmer than in America). But where the magic happens is in the kitchen, where the former chef from Jeroboam now hangs his/her hat.

The hummus is pretty darn good - get an appetizer because the food takes awhile - but wait until you view and taste the beef tenderloin. OH MY FREAKIN' GOODNESS!! I'll hold it next to Bob's Steak and Chop house any day! Served on a bed of whipped potatoes with perfectly cooked asparagus, it literally falls apart in your mouth. I believe it costs $22 - a bargain in this overpriced town - and is worth every penny.

They were out of the tenderloin one evening and my girlfriend and I sampled the sea bass, which was increcible as well. The sauce was absolutely perfect, as was the fish.

If you're ever in the market for an English beer and a steak that will send you into a meat-coma, go to the Cock & Bull in Lakewood, East Dallas' best kept secret!!