We Tried 20 National Steakhouse Chains. Here's The Best One
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- Whenever you want to splurge on food, the one go-to menu item to gorge on is a juicy steak. A flavorful ribeye with rich marbling and a minimal amount of fat will send your senses flying and your mouth salivating.
Steak lovers all have their favorite steakhouses, where the employees know their names and their steaks are tailor-made for them. Money is never a question at a great steakhouse, but have you ever wondered which steakhouse is the best?
We tried 17 national steakhouses chains, and even though there were a lot of worthy competitors, only one can be crowned the king of steakhouses.
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Bonanza Steakhouse | 0:00
Claim Jumper | 1:06
Outback Steakhouse | 1:51
Logan's Roadhouse | 2:44
Wolfgang's Steakhouse | 3:33
Saltgrass Steak House | 4:28
Charlie Palmer Steak | 5:18
Morton's The Steakhouse | 5:58
Black Rock Bar & Grill | 6:39
Shula's Steak House | 7:36
Stoney River Steakhouse & Grill | 8:24
Texas Roadhouse | 9:05
Smith & Wollensky | 10:04
Mastro's Restaurants | 10:37
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House | 11:27
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar | 12:19
LongHorn Steakhouse | 13:12
Ruth's Chris Steak House | 14:03
The Capital Grille | 14:54
The Palm | 15:31
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Back when beef prices were actually reasonable, going to steakhouses were a good thing. But nowadays, I could buy 3 to 4 prime choice cut steaks and cook it myself for the price of dining at one steakhouse restaurant. Not only that, I still have money leftover to buy ingredients for fantastic sides and desserts. For those of us who don't have Bill Gates income, grilling your own steak is the way to go.
Go to Brazilian steak house
@@vildachaya6462 Tucanos would be the better deal on Brasilian. Foco De Chao charges $135 per person. I'll stay at home and cook for family and friends. I have had them come from New York to New Mexico to try one of mine. (No Brag, Just Facts)
@@gregoryjohnson9066 $65* per person. I find the concept of trying all the meats better than committing to one kind of steak at a traditional steakhouse. I also marinate and do steaks at home as well.
@@vildachaya6462 overpriced crap, they sell you the tough part of picnaha, and anyway, picanha is for uncultured swine.
Agreed 👍......
Ol' school BBQ or smoker it taste So Much Better in the backyard with a cold one to drink..... Nothing better. 😋
In my experience, it really doesn't matter what steakhouse you dine at, all that matters is "who's in the kitchen?"
I’d have to disagree. The key to a great steak is starting with a great piece of meat. Even the greatest chef can only elevate a crappy cut so much. And that’s where most “mid-level” steakhouses fail. On the other hand, high end steakhouses like Ruth’s Chris are able to get the absolute best cuts because they do so much volume. They also tend to be able to hire the best staff for much the same reason.
Having said that, I can guarantee you that in almost every city that has a Ruth’s Chris there is at least one steakhouse that is at least as good, and probably much better, and probably has a more authentic ambiance and will be a more memorable experience.
Yes and at high end steakhouses chances are you’re going to get a perfectly good and quality steak
@@hankscorpio1973 Likely for 25 or 30% less cost as well.
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... a restaurant is only as good as the cook are ...when they leave quality changes every time ...
I have fond childhood memories of Bonanza and Ponderosa. It's long gone from my city. And maybe it's as bad as described now. But there was something about their rib eye grilled steak with a baked potato and Texas Toast. I have few good memories of my childhood and this is one of them.
When I was a teenager I used to work at ponderosa rose tinted glasses from heavy nostalgia it used to be a frequent family spot before I work there...having said that though...their ranking for it and Ruth's Chris were probably the most accurate.
Totally agree back in the day, their Rib Eye was the best. Both Ponderosa and Bonanza.
I travel for work and have been to multiple Texas Roadhouse locations, and have never been unhappy with my meal. The Longhorn where I live is great too, and surprisingly our local and much closer Outback isn't bad for the price either if on a budget or just don't feel like driving. Chain restaurants can vary wildly in quality from location to location.
I’ve only ever driven past them. I will try it now.
Yes Texas Roadhouse is the goat. They're so good they forced our one and only Chilis out of business
Heck even Texas Roadhouses chili is better than Chili's chili 😆
Laredo
You're right about that I however won't travel far to find out I give up after wasting my hard earned money twice .
I loved the ponderosa chopped steak burger ( hamburger), it along with the salad bar was fantastic. The actual steaks gave me an upset stomach, must have been the tenderizer.
The best steak I ever tasted was 50 years ago. It was on a chartered Pan AM airliner leaving Vietnam about an hour out of Saigon on my way home. In reality it could have been dog meat but under the circumstances it was one of my most memorable meals ever!
I bet it was and thank you for your serving us its a shame what you guys went through and what you had to come home to i will always have the highest respect for you soldiers
Thanks for your service George, I hope you get to beat that steak one day!!!
Thank you for your service
Thank you for your service! You deserve an excellent steak every day!
"Pan AM, the only way to fly"
Welcome home!
Since I've learned to make a high quality steak on my own, I've not been satisfied with most restaurant steaks
Then your doing it right, I’m same way
Same. I went to Longhorn last week with my family and was very underwhelmed with the N.Y. stip I had. I age and season my own steaks at home and they are amazing.
Exactly this!!! Even our kids say daddy your steaks taste better!!! Makes me smile inside!!!
@@glennyates2194 Yes, but the ribeye is better.
You are so right. Akin to ordering expensive wine in a restaurant. So much better to learn how to cook an a spectacular cut of meat and with a special bottle of wine at home. My motto - drink inexpensive wine at restaurants and save the splurge wines for home - or bring your own wine to the restaurant if it is an option.
Love Longhorn Steakhouse, nice to see it was so high on the list!
I miss their prime rib.
I think it takes more than one visit to truly find the best steak house. For example, I've only been to Salt Grass once and wasn't very happy with the steak. I'd be willing to go a few more times before I'd cut them out completely. I've been to Texas Roadhouse lots of times and have been happy nearly every time.
I buy prime ribeye caps and prime NY strips from Costco. Cook them on my commercial grill on the patio. Absolute perfection- no need to dine out and pay premium $$$
Still like my hibachi.
Don't think I've tried Costco steaks. But I have had some of their other meats. Not a disappointment. I've been going to Publix for my steaks. My Son in law got me hooked on it!! He's a great griller and cook!
cosco meat is good if you know how to pick your meats. I am with you.. good stuff and with good friends you can not go wrong.
Ask for sirloin caps too less expensive
What is a ribeye cap?
The sirloin my dad cooked over charcoal in my old busted wagon were the best, so were his ribs and chicken. We were poor but splurged on Sunday meals after church.
Texas road house now you like it , make up your mind
The palm in Boston is amazing and I’ve always loved Ruth Chris. The sweet potato casserole from Ruth Chris is the most incredible sweet potato dish I’ve ever had. If you’ve never had it I promise you it’s life changing.
As ZombifiedWatermelon wrote, "Chain restaurants can vary wildly in quality from location to location." I'd like to see Mashed make a video on each chain's consistency. Is a Longhorn in Seattle equal to a Longhorn in Miami? How are company standards enforced by each chain's management? Also, I wouldn't mind knowing how many locations the Mashed team visited. If they made their decision that Outback isn't good by visiting only 2 or 3 locations (going back to ZombifiedWatermelon's statement), that isn't enough samples.
I totally agree. The Outback Steakhouse in North Charleston, SC. is awesome!
I agree way back I tried longhorn in Tampa and the steak was tough . Then went to another with family and I experienced tough steak again . I stopped trying to and it was many years ago . If they have improved or not ill never know because I never go to strike 3.
Yes this is a common thing I notice in the video and the thread about outbacks vs Longhorn specifically...
Well I have tried two Outbacks in Washington state and BOTH lousy! There is 2 more that makes 4!
... that aren't* enough samples. Otherwise completely agreed.
I had no idea either Bonanza or Ponderosa were still in business... YIKES!
I believe only Franchises are open...
Back in the 70s in my home town in Indiana the Ponderosa was very good and reasonable prices. They did a lot of business.
there is a Ponderosa in Bay City, Mi that I go to when travelling but since Covid they have changed and just not as enjoyable.
Texas Roadhouse (at least back in the day) treated their employees pretty well too. A former coworker of mine worked at a location where several employees were simultaneously going through a difficult time. The CEO at the time showed up at the location and handed out checks to every employee as a token for his appreciation.
Texas Roadhouse is my favorite steakhouse.
I just ate at one this week for the first time in a decade. My husband is a steak snob and he said it was really good.
Texas Roadhouse is awesome. I always tell my friends, don’t get fooled by the decor!
The Texas Roadhouse CEO passed away at the beginning of Covid due to suicide and I remember seeing hundreds of posts on LinkedIn with stories just like this one. That man was a man of true character. RIP
Texas Roadhouse is one of my favorite!
Went to Ruth's Chris for a celebration once with my wife, and I'll never forget that 40oz. Porterhouse for the rest of my life. Incomparable to
Ruth's chris is over priced and you can cook a better steak at home lol
I got to eat there for free complements of united airlines, it was much better than any local steakhouse ibe ever been to
@@Adam-082 I'll agree to overpriced, but idk if I can top their steak (even though I'm pretty good with a cast iron)
Ruth’s Chris to me is the most overrated steak I’ve ever had I didn’t dislike it but just didn’t think it was that good
I has the worst steak at Ruth Cris ever. $ 75 special
It was suppose to be stuffed with crab, it wasn’t. It was limp and baked, swimming in gray juice. It was supposed to be my birthday dinner. I didn’t complain as I didn’t want to upset my friends. I will never fo back.
We had lunch at Outback several times my wife and I over the years in Miami and in spite of what the lady says the food was always top notch and the price reasonable...
Maybe we got lucky and we found the best Outback restaurant in the entire country 😄😄😄
As for thinking the food Outback serves is a true representation of typical Australian cuisine...Well...If some people are that naive...
As for Smith and Wolensky we have one in South Beach...
And yes, it's amazing...
Wow you must be lucky and or I have bad luck. In Georgia I’ve never had a good experience at an Outback. Haven’t been in a long time and probably will never go again. Last time my ribeye was literally like 30% chewy fat. So they brought me another and wasn’t much better. Not to mention they always seem to fail getting the temp I ordered right. Longhorn has gone downhill as well, I think they’re buying cheaper grade meats these days but still better than Outback. Was surprised to see Longhorn right behind Ruth’s Chris in this video. Texas Roadhouse is better than Longhorn here, as far as strictly steaks anyway because I do love Longhorn’s Wild West shrimp appetizer and other menu options. I guess restaurants can vary depending on locations/management ….etc
We have a great one in North Myrtle Beach, SC.
I have eaten at 3/4 of these steakhouses and I paid the bill at each, so I can be totally honest. The toughest steak I ever had was at Fleming's. Shula's was good but totally overpriced. Ruth's Chris was one of the best. Texas Roadhouse was not quite as good, but I can eat there 5-7 times for the price of one meal at Ruth's Chris. Order the bone-in ribeye, medium rare at Texas Roadhouse...you can thank me later.
If Flemings was tough I can just imagine what Outback provides, which is the step down from Flemings, LOL
Ruth’s Chris has been my favorite restaurant for many many years. They are incredibly consistent and the steaks are just to die for!! Here is the secret that not everyone knows. All of their portions are very large. As long as you like your steak cooked the same way, two people can split the New York strip, and split a side or two and be perfectly happy and content. The waiters will even tell you that the side dishes will serve 2 to 3 people. And they have always cut that steak in half for me in the kitchen. It ends up costing about the same as any of the other steak houses except the food is 10 times better. I recommend the potatoes Lyonnaise and the chop salad for my two sides.
I agree !!!
I’d go to Texas Roadhouse over any of these other places any day.
@@janiesirak8377 I don't mind taking leftovers home for later but your suggestion makes sense
Best steaks I've had the last year and a half have been Ribeyes in my own kitchen. Let them sit for an hour or so to get to room temperature, rub with olive or avacado oil.use garlic powder, salt and pepper then sear in a piping hot cast iron skillet for a couple minutes. Secret is to leave it alone while it is searing. Then in the oven to finish. Also the best fettucini alfredo I've ever had is in my kitchen too, but that's a different story.
Exactly!! Room temp and super hot skillet! I love my steaks!
'Nuff said!
Try dry brining. Pat dry and salt well. place on a rack over a tray and leave it in the fridge for two hours/up to a day.
Have you any experience with reverse searing ?
Yes! The older I get, the more I prefer my own cooking! Plus, I know what's in it!
No longer in business, but Lonestar was always the best. I've been there countless times at different locations with many different people and it's always more than expected. They know how to char a well done steak yet still leave pink in the middle which makes the perfect taste combination. Big cuts too.
I’m really excited to try the 35 ounce tomahawk from outback! Thank you for the recommendation guys that looks amazing
That's about 1kg, about 4x my capacity.
Finally a honest video worth watching! I'm so tired of people salivating over foods just to be nice to the cooks!❤💯
Out of every steakhouse I’ve even eaten at I’ve found that Texas Roadhouse has been the most consistent and compared to other steak houses you know what you get for your money. Longhorn is a good second. Don’t get me wrong I’ve had excellent steaks at high end steakhouses for big bucks. But as far as chains go Texas Roadhouse and longhorn always deliver. And I prefer Texas Roadhouse over longhorn because of the sides and apps they offer, but that’s personal preference.
Other steak houses I like are Texas land and cattle company and ironically the big Texan, the latter because it was always a stop on family vacations as a kid. There are a couple of places I like in Las Vegas too but again good steak big price. However none of these are chains.
Saltgrass is ok, I’ve never had anything that was “bad” there but it’s not a place I just have to eat. Outback has declined so badly that we would rather go to Golden Corral instead.
Dude, Texas sucks balls
Have to agree. While I can do without the kitschy country theme, TR's food is always consistent and their staff has their s*it together. I've never had a bad meal or poor service there.
@@greendryerlint if I had one complaint it is that it is always very loud at Texas Roadhouse. The decor doesn’t bother me one way or the other.
@@shawnhicks619 Yeah, if you want a quiet, intimate dining experience, you won't find it there. They hustle people in and out, never an empty table if they can help it. Obviously this is a desirable formula for maximum profit, combined with their decent quality. But not a great place to take a date unless you're on your way back from something similar, like a theme park or demolition derby. lol
@@greendryerlint actually we eat there often, mostly due to vale for price. Or I know exactly how much I spend for what I’m getting. We generally eat there 3 times a month as we live in a rural area and my wife runs 3 daycares. So we go every week for supply runs. Usually we spend an entire day in “the big city” and have a small family day in between 4-5 shopping trips. Always consist of a fast food trip and a sit down meal. So we’ve sampled about every eatery in the general area we shop. The off meal usually is either a Tex mex place or Italian. Occasionally (like once a year) we get reservations for a Japanese steak house. Which also is always good, but about twice what I pay at Texas Roadhouse.
I hope they remain a good chain as I heard the founder died last year. Usually that’s a bad sign so hope that I at the case.
Of all these mentioned Longhorn is hands down my favorite love the outlaw ribeye!! That being said I can grill myself and prepare and season it to my perfection and it’s better than any of these places at a fraction of the cost and my family will verify that they love my grilling!!
I was looking for this comment... I totally agree on both counts, but when I'm travelling Longhorn is a favorite stop.
Ruth Chris definitely doesn’t miss as far as chains go
Had my first Capital Grille visit last month for a dinner. Gotta say I am very satisfied. Service was extremely attentive and friendly, the waiter knows the menu well, and recommended a special cut of bone-in filet mignon special to the day. Steak was cooked to perfection, charred and crispy on the outside but juicy and flavorful on the inside. Lobster bisque and lobster tail was also done beautifully.Total was about $180 for a three course meal with soup, surf and turf, and dessert. Would highly recommend a try.
A bone in filet is a porterhouse
@@mazzc67 Not hardly. A porterhouse is an entire steak with a NY strip and filet side. Bone-in filet actually has the bone on two sides of it. ONLY the filet portion is there. A porterhouse is NOT a bone-in filet.
A Capital Grill just opened a few months ago near me. I had never heard of them before. But after seeing this and reading the comments of them, next time I want to splurge on a fancy dinner, I know where I am going!
@@uspockdad6429 Capital Grille has a "porcini rubbed bone-in ribeye with 15-year aged balsamic" that was the best ribeye I've ever had. You're welcome.
I just love the experience where I come back hungry from a road trip. Stop by Texas Roadhouse. Select your choice of ribye (vary by location/time), and enjoy not only their steak and sides, but also the buns. One waiter even waited for me to try the steak to ensure it's cooked the way i wanted before she leaves. Never experienced that at other steak restaurants.
When you are a traveler, which I was before the Pandemic, most of these TEXAS ROADHOUSE places are a decent steak. THey don't often overwhelm you but they rarely disappoint. When I cannot get a recommendation for a local place from my clients, I go there. However - the last three times I went to Longhorn, I actually got Lobster that was so bad I could not cut it and I never try to predict what my medium rare steak will be cooked like either. IF it has no pink, it goes back. I did learn one trick, pay your tip in cash and TELL your waiter that you will BEFORE your order (In any restaurant) for the best service.
TX roadhouse is underrated in my opinion. its not the best steakhouse, but it definitely has its qualities... AND its not overpriced!
You said waiter but then you said she.
Assuming it was a waitress maybe she was trying to pick up on you.
@@dpz9872 Maybe. But I've been to other TR restaurants and the employees are usually happy working/providing nice customer service. Unlike the ones working in retail.
W O W !! Waitress wanted u to take a bite first?? THAT IS A CUT ABOVE the REST!!!
I think it's hard to make these kinds of generalizations. I think it'd dependent on, what beef has been supplied to the restaurant, the cook who's grilling it and to a degree, the whole atmosphere of the experience. It also depends on who's dining. I have a very good friend who's upper middle class and has money, but going out to eat is not his thing. He'll complain about paying $40 for a plate of pasta when he could make a similar dish at home for a fraction of that. You can point out, that someone is preparing the meal, bringing to you and cleaning up after and be appreciative of that, and for that person, going out to a nice place will give you a reasonably high degree of a nice evening, but it's not a guarantee.
Woopdidoo! People who don’t travel outside the US don’t know what good food is. Had a steak dinner earlier today while visiting one of the major cities in Poland. The restaurant is called Evil Steakhouse. Had a nice 30 day aged Tomahawk steak with onion rings, local potatoes, and grilled corn. All for around 25$…
I agree
Most of the food you eat out in the US is crap!! Europeans have forgotten more about food than Americans know for the most part!!
Totally agree with The Palm being #1; have dined at the Vegas location just outside Caesars several times, and have always been wowed. Top of the heap!
The BEST Steakhouse is at OUR house. I can grill a steak medium-rare that will satisfy all of my friends. The key is to buy a good cut; like a bone-in Ribeye or a tender Sirloin. Even a well-marbled Chuck Steak. NY Strip of Porterhouse are too grainy for us. And once you leave the world of medium, your steak will no longer be tender. My Dad always ordered his steak well, then I introduced him to medium-rare. The last 20 years of his life, he never ate an overcooked steak again. warm, red center is the way to go. Cooked but not burnt.
I totally agree that the best steaks are at home. Bar none.
My wife was the same as your dad....everything well done for a decade or more until she tried medium-rare....pink is nothing to be scared of! OMG the revelation and the revolution in the taste buds :D
We have a Longhorn where I live and I love their steaks. Regardless of how you want it cooked, they do it right every time. I've eaten at a few of these "fancy" places and the one problem I always have is that my wallet empties out and I'm still hungry. It seems that the more it costs, the less impressed I become. JMHO. I'm not bashing the high end places, just can't see spending that kind of money for a good cut of meat.
The Outlaw Ribeye is friggin fantastic!
Flo’s Filet is 🤌🏼
Hate this place as the put some kind spice that's very hot, tongue was on fire !!!
We have 4 steak restaurants out West of town. Logans meat quality is awful, Outback is just all around bad and Lone Star just closed. The Longhorns is by far the best, until you pay big money for the gourmet Steak house in town.
You must be under oath, because that's nothing but the truth!!!
Ruth’s Chris cooking method is hard to beat, I’ve traveled coast to coast & lived in Kansas City for 5 years & have never found a more consistently good steak & their sides are quality as well
Ruth's coat their poor cuts of meat in butter so you can't taste the meat. Obese Americans love butter so it is a hit with the masses.
I work at Texas Roadhouse and when customers send their steaks back because they are over cooked I get excited cause us employees get to eat it. I dont know what they are complaining about cause those steaks are very good. Thank you picky customer.
Lol! Hell yeah!
I typically avoid chain steakhouses. If you’re traveling through beef country like where I live, you’re better served to find a small town no gimmicks bar and grill. They’re your best bet for a good piece of meat and good service. Plus they’re usually cheaper too!
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In Nebraska a long time ago. The restaurant backed up to rail tracks and as we were coming in a load of rail cars with cattle was rolling by real slow. Based on the time of order to plating, damn I swear they lassoed one of them cows, slaughtered it and grilled it. I mean 2 hours to plate, Damn good steak!
Your spot on with that.
Having eaten at many of these places, I still find the prime rib at Back Forty to be one of if not the best steaks I've ever had
I am a big steakhouse fan. I agree with most of this review. Best value is Longhorn. I had a great steak at Salthouse in Orlando. Smith and Wollensky experience was special when NY was their only restaurant. Not on the list was Chart House with their Pepper crusted or Houston’s Hawaiian glazed. Glad to see Shula’s…a close by favorite.
I do love Capital Grille in Providence RI.
Best steak I have ever had hands down ever in my life.. Charlies on the lake, Omaha Nebraska, 2007. The slow roasted prime rib steak with the kreole topping on the side.. Blew my mind. I will never forget it. Charlies on the lake
Best steaks I have ever had in my life.. are the one I make at home!
Is it a national chain?
Best steak I ever had was also in Nebraska. Just my own personal taste, I like the flavor of the beef that is raised in Nebraska. I've eaten plenty of steak all around the country and the world that was excellent, but there is something in the flavor of Nebraskan beef that just tastes right to me, I have no idea why that is though.
Honestly the Outback where I live is awesome. Steaks have always been good quality and their flavor is amazing. I love Outback's seasoning.
That char grill seasoning for the ribeye is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Agreed
The filets have been tender and tasty.
I've been to most of these places and agree with all of them except for Morton's. I've been to Morton's in three cities multiple times over the last 15 years and have had phenomenal experiences every single time. I've never had less than a flawless steak, and I typically go for either a bone-in ribeye or a strip steak.
That one kind of baffled me as well... Eaten there also multiple times in a few different cities and completely agree.
Agree not sure how them and Ruth’s Chris were so far apart. I find them almost identical and actually my wife likes Morton’s better. As a bald guy I dislike the no hats rule, but it’s worth it.
Sandra?
I agree. I like the steaks at Morton's.
Same. Morton’s has always been wonderful every time for me and I’ve been to most on this.
Texas Roadhouse, Longhorn Steakhouse are both really good places no doubt about. However I do like McCormack and Schmick's in Kansas City, it's more money but dang hands down best steak I've ever had. My brother came to visit and I took him and his wife and they are still talking about two months later.
Sadly I agree with Mortons, used to be great, last time I went, spent a fortune on a terrible, thin, grey, flavorless steak, while Longhorn gave me an amazing flavor filled, juicy ribeye.
The thing about steak is it really depends on who's cooking it. I live near two different Outback restaurants, one of which is ok but the other has consistently fantastic steaks.
My local one is very good
The seasoning on Outback steakhouse is my favorite!
Outback. Seriously not a steak
@@lancermc0360 I ate at Outback twice and was disappointed both times. Never again, Longhorn up the road is the best around here. We do have a private owned one here called West Texas roadhouse not to be confused with Texas roadhouse but it's themed in the same fashion. they have T bone Tuesday for 15 bucks and it's a 16 oz select T bone in which select is not a great cut of meat but they flame grill it and you get a small salad and side and it's well worth 15 bucks.
Longhorn is my favorite steakhouse. Reasonably priced and their outlaw rlbeye is awesome.
Same here ,loved Longhorn steakhouse, lucky they just around the corner near my house in Florida , my husband going pretty much once a week 😄
Same! Longhorns for bang for buck all day plus I love the place, mac and cheese and strawberry shortcake 🍰 with vanilla ice cream 🎉 Long pour margaritas
Agreed ❤😂 If ever youre in Acworth Ga Try the one on Hwy 41. Spectacular!
Since relocating out of the US, Longhorn is the restaurant that I miss the most. Those Outlaw ribeyes were my go-to steaks. I think about them at least once a week. 😬
Longhorn and Texas Roadhouse are my favorites,👍
When I lived in New Orleans I loved Ruth's Steakhouse. Live now in Douglasville Georgia and 3 Steakhouses are in a few blocks from each other. There's Outback,Texas Roadhouse,and,Longhorn. I ❤ a good 6oz. Flo filet mignon.
There are a few Ruth’s in Atlanta. Closest one is probably the Kennesaw location.
CB. I am near the Chamblee area, and usually go to Longhorn or Outback. Since eating Keto, I have never eaten so many steaks in my entire life ! ❤️
@Slim Pickens . Then, clearly you have not studied up on the benefits of Keto. It is for HEALTH reasons, Slim. And contrary to what you are thinking……it is actually working !
My husband and I were just talking about the Ruth’s Chris in New Orleans last night!
Flo & lobster tail comboo
For me it's all about taste and value. I can make a great steak at home but sometimes you want someone else to do the cooking and enjoy a steak dinner with your family without any clean up. On those occasions, it's Texas Roadhouse hands down. Appetizers are so so, the sides are good enough, but that dinner roll with cinnamon butter and getting a dinner bill that doesn't break the bank makes the road house #1 for me.
They use Select meat, though. The actual steak is very low quality.
I'd have to agree with the Longhorn being the best for the price, especially when you factor in consistency in their quality.
LOVE THE PALM! Truly incredible!
For an ordinary man.
Texas Road House
I grew up on a farm. And you can taste the earth the vegetables were grown in.
That's what their vegetables taste like.
Even tasting the grill on the meat.
If you're a working man, that's a good place for you and the family.
I have never had a bad steak there or Longhorn either. Usually Outback not too bad.
We have a Texas Roadhouse near us and I have never been. Thanks to your beautiful description I will be going soon.
@@donaldvincent
Let me know what you think. It's very affordable
Longhorn and Texas Roadhouse are our usual go to's. You just can't beat either of them for a good, well priced steak.
That's true, though I like the steaks at Longhorn a bit more and their sides are way better across the board.
@@jimlittle5769 agreed!!!
The Ribeye is my favorite cut.
I can’t believe Outback received such a low rating. I’m usually pleased with the Blooming Onion and I can’t recall ever being disappointed with my steak at least for the one in our area, Altoona, PA.
Was at Morton’s in Pittsburgh many years ago (early 2000s) and only that one time. It was an excellent meal and the steak was very good.
Texas Roadhouse has been very good, but haven’t been there that often.
Longhorn Steakhouse is in our area and we have been there more times than any others.
They suck .the breads ok stake too small for the price .if it was bigger but I like anges porter house.
@@crapschamp4206 Actually haven’t been to any of them since 2017. Came down with a serious illness, then the pandemic. Prior to 2017, maybe to Outback once a year same for the others. We buy our beef from a butcher shop and cook at home. A lot better off the Weber!
Yeah, I was surprised by Outback too. I mean I wouldn’t say they are as good as longhorn, but I’ve always had pretty good steaks from there.
I’ve done Ruth’s Chris 2 times and both times were excellent, but can’t justify the cost when I just want a good steak.
The one on this list I haven’t tried is Capital Grill and one recently opened near me, so next time I go out for steak, I think that will be the one I try.
I like the ribs and Alice Springs chicken at Outback but if I am in the mood for steak then I will choose Longhorn.
They're not a bad tasting restaurant they're just chincy.
Before my wife past away we use to go to Texas Road House two to three times a month. Never had a bad meal there. I always got the steak but she tried every thing on the menu. And we always started out with the Rattle Snake bites. Great potatoes also. Believe me you won't be disappointed.
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The best steakhouse and value for my money is in my backyard , Prime rib eye, tri-tip etc... grilled over post oak.
Agreed!
Longhorn for the win! Not over priced and always delicious!!
I do have to give the competition credit. Longhorn does have great steaks. However, I can still really enjoy a 16 oz ribeye from Carrabba’s. That employee discount comes in handy. Besides, I’ve never been disappointed with anything I’ve had on the menu since before I started working for them.
Wow, this was pretty harsh up front but I appreciate the honesty, brutality aside. Several of the better steakhouses are near me so I guess I'm blessed.👍
Nice to hear Texas Roadhouse gets your up vote... and that Roadkill steak is pretty good. But even more happy to see Longhorn so high on the list. We go to both and have never been disappointed.
Texas Roadhouse has never let me down. For the money it is the best Steak you can buy. Being in the DFW Area though, if I want a steak that will make you just melt from shear satisfaction I go to Hard 8. It's not as wallet friendly as Roadhouse but it is definitely worth the money.
I live in Florida and tried TR for the first time on Saturday - it was excellent! Best steak I’ve ever had - I even went back the next night!
Agreed decent place to eat I’ve been to many high dollar steak place but Texas road house is always good
I like Texas Roadhouse. But I'm not that picky when it comes to steak. My one rule is if I have to put steak sauce on it, then it's not a good steak. My wife says the best steak she has ever had are the ones I cook on my grill.
@@davidduggan5548 Agree - TR is the first place I found where the steak doesn’t need steak sauce.
My wife and I went to the Longhorn Steakhouse in Erie, PA recently on a Thursday at 5pm and left without eating. We were seated at a table where there was food all over the floor and the table wasn't wiped clean. Areas had been missed. When we asked for a different table, we were taken to a booth that had food in the seat. The restaurant wasn't even busy! We said "No" and walked out.
erie pa bad franchise been there
The last 2 times I was at Longhorn I ordered ribeye and it wasn't fit to eat. Never again.
I've always had goid meals from Outback , I'm not sure I should use your suggestions. Their steaks , chicken and ribs and all side dishes have always been top notch .
Yea but service went too shit,
@ No way , I'm sorry to hear that if I were you I'd call outback corporate . The service here in plant city is excellent.
Saltgrass is usually pretty good. Honestly they have my favorite prime rib. Even after having it at much nicer restaurants
yea, for price id take saltgrass over most other offerings, and I worked in steakhouses for a decade. Is it amazing? no, but its also affordable and sometimes I'd rather a good $30 steak than a great $60 steak
Tracks with my experience with the various steak houses. I see they skipped the Brazilian style ones like Fogo de Chao and Texas de Brazil, I was interested to see how they ranked. Texas Roadhouse is our go to cheap steak place, we have tried many. It does the job remarkably for the price. Flemings Filet is in fact amazing! And the full menu for a special occasion. Ruth's Chris and Shula's are both great for what they are, their steak never disappoints.
And Taste of Texas
Couldn't agree more! We have a Gaucho's Brazilian Steakhouse here that beats any other chain steakhouse in our area!
Brazilian is best. Frahldina at Fogo or filet at Texas de Brazil. Better than Morton's or Ruth's Chris.
My daughter worked at Texas Roadhouse when she was 16. It was her first job! I had to ask her to stop bringing me the rolls before I gained too much weight!! Haha! I worked at Mcguires 30 years ago! They are excellent!
Love the shade the commentator was throwing. I was hooked on the first worst.
I like the steak house on my patio, as we have a fantastic butcher down the street. He has grass fed and this Italian beef, which he assures me was massaged by Swedish Supermodels... That beef was was out of this world, Rib Eye... Cut it with a fork, and the marbling was insane, it melted in your mouth. I cook mine at high heat on my STOK grill, close to 700 degrees as I can get, thick cut around or close to 2" thick, around 8 minutes a side, comes out medium to medium rare... I cannot buy this in a steakhouse, and I have been to a few over the years.
Next time do 4 minutes on each side flip 4 times instead of 2 times. Will be even better next time.
@@kareemebanks3785 I will give that a try, TY!
Yeah man, we dropped $100+ pp at d** s****'s steakhouse, and it wasn't all that. I was thinking 'man, if I had a high end grill at home and a great butcher, I could beat this'.
I always had my steaks cut 2 inches thick, I don't know how to grill a thin steak correctly.
Hey, do you use wood or gas on that STOK? Have you cooked a pizza or grill stuff on it?
--Chris
@@crankychris2 Let's see, I have cooked steaks, which everyone raves about, Salmon came out fantastic, Chicken is awesome and K'Bob's are the bomb. I love this stupid grill. I have not tried Pizza, but it does come with a stone to do just that, I would think Pizza would come out pretty darn good in this grill...
I have had a couple high dollar units, the kids have the high dollar grills/smokers, I forget the name, the real popular ones, not cheap... I was never impressed enough with any of them to recommend to anyone...
I paid around $160 for the STOK, when I moved out to North Dakota, I bought a second one when I was out there for work, it is that good. Home Depot sells them, I have two at the house right now here in Michigan... We use one almost daily in the grilling months. If you like to grill, I would highly recommend the STOK. I laughed when I first saw it, it was a hand me down from the kids who did not like it for some reason... After using it for several years, I would not trade this grill for any of their high dollar stuff, it is that good.
Here is another find, that Ninja Foodi Grill... I cannot get over that either. I cooked a near three pound chuck roast in that thing the other day, I slathered it in olive oil, seasoned with Celtic brand Sea Salt, if you have never heard of this salt, not cheap, get some! Celtic Salt and a steak seasoning, seared it, then slow cooked for around an hour+ at around 250* to 300*, air fry and bake settings, I kind of baby sat and tweaked as I went along... Darn thing cut like butter, medium, nice crust, a Chuck roast! That stuff is normally like shoe leather when grilled or even slow cooked. I could not get over how good it came out, and either could my mother, who lives with me... She predicted disaster when I through it in that grill... I had the last laugh, she loved it, and said she will buy the next Chuck Roast, LOL!
That Ninja Grill is very impressive, chicken and salmon... The air fried Chicken Quarters are the bomb, crispy skin and juicy as all get out... I cannot say I have gotten any bad dishes out of that silly thing. It sits on the counter full time and used almost daily, it is great for bacon and sausages too... I would highly recommend the Ninja Grill too. Hope this helps. ;-)
@@michaelwright1602 Thanks!!
Other than my trip to Japan, I've never had a better steak than at Morton's. I got a bone-in ribeye and I remember it being incredible. Super tender, flavorful and delightfully fatty. Also the mashed potatoes were incredible, at least that's what I remember.
When ownership changed it went a little downhill
*Kobe Wagyu Stakes*
*I heard some restaurants serve Australian Wagyu*
*How can you tell the difference 🤔*
My fav is also Morton's. I've eaten at few different ones around the country.
I went to Japan Kobe and visited the farm, then had dinner there, its was out of this world and we weren't even served the best grade. When I returned home, every steak paled in comparison; I had to stop eating beef for a while LOL.
I worked at Mortons for 6 years from 1998 to 2004... the steak was amazing...
I've eaten at three Ruth's Chris steak houses and gotten sick from my meal three times. When I learned that they put butter on the steak after it comes off the broiler, thinking that was too rich for my stomach, the other two times I specifically requested "no butter" but got sick those two visits.
I've never had a bad meal at Claim Jumper. I would always get the Saloon Steak Sandwich (looks like they discontinued it), a sirloin over garlic mashed potatoes on toast with really good gravy. It was excellent. They used to do beef ribs too that were delicious. My daughter LOVED the mac and cheese, it is pretty darn good.
I count on Texas Roadhouse for a good meal when I travel. Every single one I've been to around the country has been consistently good. And the rolls with cinnamon honey butter are fantastic.
i avoid the clam bumper
Those rolls are awesome.
I took two cross country driving trips in 2016 & 2017 and spent a good portion of those miles trying to find a good steakhouse. I hit the chains and a number of one-only steak restaurants like the one inside Circus Circus in Vegas (poor choice) and Fabens, Texas Cattleman's Steak House (good choice). This video reaffirms my choice for a good chain like Texas Roadhouse where the food was flavorful, sitting at the bar was my preference and the bartenders were tops.
How awesome I have eaten in faban's Texas several times👍✌
Just tried Longhorn Steakhouse with a few friends. We were blown away it was so good. Going back there for sure.
I was looking for the Long Horn comment. Never been disappointed!
Best steak I ever had was in 2012 at The Hard Rock Cafe in Indianapolis Indiana. It was a porterhouse steak, great cut and very well-seasoned.
Very good, and thank you. For the money, which is not much at all, I LOVE Texas Roadhouse! I usually get it to go because it's so loud in there with Country music CRANKED. LOL. I get the prime rib, but notice this: I ask for an, 'end-cut" It has twice the flavor because on the end or the side, there is more marinade in/on it.
When I lived in California, the very best tasting steak I even (and cooked perfectly) was a series of steakhouses called Pinnacle Peak. They raised their own cattle, and aged their own beef. Sadly, they are just a memory, like most of California.
For me personally…I rate my satisfaction with my steak by seeing who picks up the check
Concur Brad grew up by the P.P. in Garden Grove great steaks n if u had a tie on they cut it n hung it up in the dining area...
@@punchtop9449 sounds like you must be a cheapskate. gfu
Omg I was going to say the same place. They’re amazing and still open. We drive and hour to the one in San Dimas. They are so good 😊
@@REDMAN298 gotta concur with u bro doesnt sound like a steak guy....maybe Hamburger Steak!!
I have had the pleasure of eating at many of these. Flemmings is near the top of the list and is much better than a Ruth Chris or Mortons if you had to choose between the three. My favorite everyday steak franchise chain restaurant is Longhorn. For average prices they do a really nice job.
Longhorn has a 7 pepper rub, that the other steakhouses cant duplicate.
Texas Roadhouse is definitely my favorite. Just a 6 ounce sirloin tastes as juicy and delicious as a strip steak. And their ranch salad dressing-- it puts Hidden Valley to shame.
Agree with this
I haven't been to Claim Jumper in so long, but it was so good! But I went to Outback for my birthday this year, and I had the best steak ever. Ended up cleaning my plate
No matter what steakhouse you go to the results most often depend on who is on the grill. When our son worked in the private sector he was sought after by the steakhouses in whatever area he lived in and regular customers would ask if he was working that night that they came in.
Not true high end place only hire chefs
OldBoiler62. Thanks!!! I feel better now. I'm the best on the grill.
In other words, your son was a low wage line cook who cooked a handful of peoples steak to their preferred temp. Gotchya.
@@antonchigurh9129 wrong
@@paullee3996 Wrong. In a "high end restaurant" chefs don't lower themselves to cooking steaks. The ones you're talking about rarely serve steaks. Two of the top places mentioned here, Texas Roadhouse and Longhorn? He worked at both of them and in management at both.
Took several years to figure out that I’d rather just cook my own steak. On the list I’ve done Salt Grass, Ruth’s Chris (NYC), Pondo, Bonanza, Outback, Logans, Longhorn, and Texas Roadhouse. Texas Roadhouse is where I end up now and I get Pork Chops.
I agree, nearly every steakhouse I've ever dined at, the steaks were never as good as the ones I grill at home .
Same. I can get a a5 wagyu and cook it how i like it for the price of a striploin at a decent restaurant.
Can't go wrong with some nice fat chops.
Pork chop. Very interesting and good idea. I went to a local steakhouse (not on this list) and hands down the pork chops was the best thing and reasonably priced thing on the menu. Well marbled meat unfortunately I went once after the pandemic and they had taken it off the menu the porkchop doodoo I don't know slimming down their menu I don't really think it was supply chain issues but definitely was kind of sad
Why don’t y’all open your own restaurants if y’all are so good at cooking steaks
One of the best steaks I ever had was at a little bar & grill in Virginia. I never would have thought that they served prime filet mignon cooked to perfection!
I've been to every one of the higher end places on this list. The thing is, each place can be hit and miss with the steaks. However, Mastros and Flemings are almost always delicious. I like Ruth's Chris too and, well, I like all these places lol.
Honestly never been disappointed at an Outback. Service always really good , reasonable pricing and good food- not amazing but always good.
I love outback!!!
Me either. Their prime rib is delicious.
I used to love Bonanza and Ponderosa they had when they first opened the best T-bones.
When I lived in Texas for a few years in the Dallas area. You could not get a bad steak anywhere. I assumed that was due to the very fresh farm to table supply chain there. But I will have to disagree with you regarding Saltgrass Steak House they were fantastic. good quality meat, cooked right every time, great sides and dessert and really good service. My favorite steakhouse in Texas though was a bit more expensive, but it was fantastic, awesome atmosphere and just felt right for a BIG TEXAS kinda feel, Uncle Buck's Brewery and Steakhouse in Grapevine. Even the salad was amazing and huge, the beer was great and went well with whatever steak you chose. I wish we had both of these here in NJ, I miss my Texas steaks.
When I was in Dallas I went to SaltGrass from a suggestion of a co-worker, I was dissapointed. Later the same visit I had steak at Quebedeaux. Yeah, the cajun/seafood place. It was amazing. Go figure..
Best steak, baked potato & salad bar I’ve had was over 20 years ago in Fort Worth, TX. Was a steak house forget the name wasn’t a national chain, excellent place!
Good vid. Though I know all the places listed- I've only been to Texas Roadhouse(I'm a cook and make my own at home). I spent about 23 bucks- and it was easily one of the best steaks I ever had.
The saddest surprise here was the decline of Outback Steakhouse. It really used to be good...a long time ago.
True, the outback in my area has gone down in quality so so much
Can't understand why the Outback Steakhouse parking lot is "Always" full in JAX Beach, FL.?? Ate there once 7-8 years ago and the food was just too salty for me. It was an OK for the price but if your driving by and see all those cars, you would think they are giving it away for free.
My favorite, for the money, is TX Roadhouse. Decent steak, well cooked for the price.
But the best I've had was probably wagyu at Craftsteak in Vegas. Also really enjoyed Vaca Vieja - old beef - at Bazaar Meat (Vegas), the "Fabulous" filet at Charley's (Orlando), Charlie Palmers (D.C.) and most recently Del Friscos - last week- (also D.C.). It was a great dinner made better by my company picking up the tab.
Next week is Lagasse's Delmonico (Vegas), perhaps.
(Yes, not all of those are chains).
The filet is the best Everytime
@@kat517 I prefer a ribeye. Filets lack the fat they need for max flavor. But to each their own.
The prime rib 8 oz for 20$
Cant beat it
Charley's in Orlando...best steak ever! They cook it over a fire fueled with oak, orange and apple wood. Whenever we wanted to splurge on a dinner, That's where we went.
@@feistyoldgal8257 It is impressive. I've been there twice. The Fabulous is an 18 oz filet which is ridiculous. Used to be off menu, but now I think it is available to all. (Just checked...now 20 oz Center Cut Filet Mignon for $125! but no longer called Fabulous) . Their Key Lime Pie is awesome too.
Loved outback thought it was reasonably priced and was never disappointed the staff was always friendly. Twice a month with family.
Texas Roadhouse is one of the only steak houses I've eaten at and wasn't disappointed. I still prefer cooking my own at home. But TRH is decent.
I worked at Shula's restaurant right after I left culinary school. One of the greatest jobs I've ever worked at!
RIP Coach Shula.
This was years ago, but ate at Shula's in NYC when they had a location there. The food was mediocre.
As a repeat customer, I have never been disappointed with Texas Roadhouse. Love their Ribeye best with steak fries and a salad . Of course, I always start with a bloomin onion ! Our local Outback and Logans have closed down.
Yep, our Logans was even better than Texas Roadhouse, but then they started cutting corners and they closed when people stopped going there. I wasn't impressed with the Outback we have, either. It's still hanging on, but I don't know how, rarely see anyone there.
Thanks to this video now I know where to get the best seafood & desserts
Longhorn is easily the best out of the more budget friendly steakhouse options in my opinion. Their Outlaw Ribeye is better than any of the steaks at Roadhouse, Saltgrass or Outback. Ive been to them all. Add in their parmesan crusted chicken meal and several good appetizer options and its not even close to me.
Yes, we are seniors. Not eating inside now. That outlaw ribeye is big enough for us both. It is tender and delicious. I just get an extra loaded baked potato and we are good.
The Longhorn near me is hit or miss. Sometimes the steaks are good, and sometimes they are nothing but gristle. Also, sometimes they will cook a good medium rare, and sometimes they burn it to a crisp.
@@meyou245 We have two here, a "good one" and a "bad one". The good one has been consistently good for the last 15 years. The bad one I've only been to twice, three years apart, but both times were disappointing.
Their Mac and Cheese is such a good side too.
Longhorn is amazing. I was pumped when they built a new one right in my little home town last year. The house beer is delicious!
From this list I go to Outback, Longhorn, or Texas Roadhouse. Usually it's because of gift cards from Credit Card points or whatnot. But if I want a good steak I go to a local steak house that's been around for over 30 years. Even got on the Food Network one time.
What’s the name?
@@peltonesannason2672 Can't say as to not disclose location.
The title should have just said "We rank Ruth's Chris over Mastro's" and I could have just saved myself 20min of my life. Thanks Mashed!
Bern’s steak house in Tampa is the best in this Country, when you order they have rare cold center, rare cool center, rare warm center, rare hot center, what other steak house can match that! The caviar selection is unmatched, as is the wine list and the deserts are incredible.
Wow! Awesome video - Thank You! Thank You for all the time you put In making this video - great content!
I just have a question: How did a chain restaurant - Texas Roadhouse - make it past Mastro’s Steakhouse?
Have you been to one? They're always packed at the one near me. Good food at reasonable prices
I’ve never had a disappointing experience at TRH, love their Ribeye.
I totally agree - TRH is incredible, never a miss for me - steaks exactly how order. All others, including Ruth's Chris - hit or miss - and the misses really ouch at those prices.
@@jonathonsimon7770 I ate at Ruth Chris once and the steak was amazing but too expensive for my taste. For the value TRH is king.
I used to like TRH. However, the past two times I visited the food was horrible. Never again.
I’m a regular at Texas Roadhouse. Their steaks are pretty good. However, I don’t like their kitchen manager. They’ve given me a sirloin claiming it was a ribeye. This happened 3 times and they always insist it’s a ribeye. They’re probably giving me the end cuts because the steaks they give me have no fat marbling.
TRH took their fried mushrooms off the appetizer menu. I enjoyed them more then the steak.
At Outback I once politely told my waitress that my steak was undercooked. I had ordered it Medium-well (go away snobs) and it was barely Medium-rare. I know. I worked at a steak house for 8 years.
She looked at me and said, "That is OUR Medium Well."
I looked at her and said, "You're kind of missing the point. I'd like it cooked more!"
I've never gotten over that exchange. Cracks me up to this day.
I too like my meat actually cooked. Semi-raw meat is disturbing
@@kawkawmccarvs7802 I scoff at the smug nitwits who suggest that anything over Medium-rare is wrong.
"How dare you not like your meat cooked the way I (and other pretentious smug jerks) like it?"
@@kevinmiller6009 You can like it however you want. You can also love driving slow in the passing lane. Whatever floats your boat. However most people who enjoy steak realize the flavor is mostly in the sear and anycooking you get inside the meat only causes it to be harder to chew not more flavorful.
I am amazed at the waiter’s answer. However, I am surprised that after so many years working at a steakhouse you still ask for medium well steaks. And K you can scoff all you want, but actually people that think like you about the people that correctly state that anything over Medium-rare is wrong are the “smug nitwits”.
My grandpa said some truth when he said meat tastes like cardboard unless you age it and salt it. I think that's true. My partner and I went to Loria Medical in Doral Florida to have our meat enlarged and ordered from Longhorn Steakhouse to go. It was the very best steak we've had other than our own on our grill. The Ribeyes were cooked as ordered and just melted in your mouth.
depends on each place and who makes a steak for you. I had good experience with Outback nearby.