My Comparison of Longhorn and Texas Roadhouse Steak Houses
1.
Ambience:
Longhorn. At this point in my
life, I prefer a bit more quiet though I do enjoy country music played at
Roadhouse. It’s just a bit noisy. Longhorn is a bit more on the fine dining
side of the street, though not fancy.
Roadhouse, not so much and I don’t need the peanuts.
2.
Menu:
Texas Roadhouse. Their variety and
selection of cuts of beef is hard to beat. I consider prime rib a cut of steak…roasted
instead of grilled. If I am alone, I like Longhorn, because I don’t need a wide
variety menu. I know what I want before
I enter. If others are with me,
Roadhouse is more accommodating to different appetites.
3.
Sides. Tie. Both have really good bread, but those rolls
and cinnamon butter wins it. The fresh
loaf of bread at Longhorn is no slouch.
It is very good, as well. I love
the mashed potatoes at Longhorn, or the steamed broccoli if I am looking to
limit my calories. I like the salads at both, but Longhorn has better bleu
cheese dressing (they make their own in the kitchen). I can’t really pick a favorite here.
4.
Steaks.
Longhorn. You either like the
seasoning on the steak, or you don’t. I
like it, though I am not a big fan of highly seasoned steak. I want the BEEF to shine through, and salt
and pepper are really all you need. My experience is that Longhorn consistently
grills their steaks to a perfect medium rare.
Roadhouse not quite as consistent.
This is splitting hairs. If I
want a grilled steak, I’ll take Longhorn.
If I want prime rib roast (au jus) I’d take Roadhouse.
5.
Value. Roadhouse. They are slightly less expensive than Longhorn. Not a deal breaker for me, and close enough
that I will pick the one I prefer regardless of cost difference.
MY TOTAL SCORE (50 POINTS)
Longhorn 26
Roadhouse 24
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