There’s a new steakhouse in town, and this one comes with an Italian twist. Dean’s Italian Steakhouse opened quietly earlier this month at the corner of Brazos and East Second streets in the JW Marriott-adjacent space formerly occupied by OP Italian (née Osteria Pronto).
Named for the late, renowned businessman and philanthropist Dean White, the restaurant celebrates White’s reverence for the simple yet exceptional things in life, from the very best cuts of steak to the finest Manhattan. White’s son, Bruce, is the founder of White Lodging, which owns and operates 12 hotels, 10 restaurants and five rooftop bars in Austin, including the J.W. Marriott.
