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.
Kessaku reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.5Food
4.4Service
4.8Ambience
4.1Value
Noise • Moderate
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Dallas - Fort Worth
Great for scenic views
Dallas
Great for scenic views
Review summary
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Kessaku offers an unparalleled dining experience with "amazing views" of Dallas from the 50th floor. Patrons rave about the "excellent service," particularly from standout server Alexis. The sushi, especially the King Crab Roll, is "delicious," though the menu is "limited." Ideal for special occasions, the ambiance ensures a "memorable evening."
237 Reviews
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Jay
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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!
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JT
Dallas2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Alex us was great food was amazing and atmosphere was a great setting for me and my friend to talk 5🌟
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Garrett
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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.
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Nikki
Houston1 review
4.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 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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Uyen VIP
Dallas1 review
3.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
Overall 3
Food 4
Service 1
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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Steve
Dallas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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Lynn VIP
Dallas5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
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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Cara VIP
Dallas4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
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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Jennifer
Dallas1 review
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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Jason
Dallas26 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great experience as first-timers. Dishes were minimal for sushi but were perfectly done. Thought the best part of the experience was walking around the 50th floor and viewing 360deg of Dallas from downtown.
KessakuResponded on January 22, 2025
Hi, Jason. We're happy you joined us and enjoyed your visit so much. We hope you'll be back again someday to enjoy more sushi with a view! Thank you.
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FAQs
Kessaku is rated 4.6 stars by 237 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.