Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn Steakhouse finished first and second among full-service restaurants in the 2025 American Customer Satisfaction Index, with scores of 84 and 83. So which one should you choose? Here is a side-by-side look.
Who Owns Them?
Texas Roadhouse is its own public company based in Louisville, Kentucky. LongHorn Steakhouse is owned by Darden Restaurants, the company behind Olive Garden.
Prices Compared
| Texas Roadhouse | LongHorn Steakhouse | |
|---|---|---|
| 6oz sirloin | $14.49 | Renegade Sirloin, about $16 in 2026 menu listings |
| Big bone-in ribeye | 20oz Bone-In Ribeye, $32.99 | Outlaw Ribeye, about $34 to $37 in 2026 listings |
| Free bread | Yeast rolls with cinnamon butter | Warm honey wheat loaf |
| 2025 ACSI score | 84 (1st) | 83 (2nd) |
LongHorn prices come from published 2026 menu listings and vary by location; Texas Roadhouse prices are typical U.S. prices that update on our site.
Steaks
LongHorn is known for its seasoned, fire-grilled steaks and the Flo's Filet; Texas Roadhouse for hand-cut steaks you can pick from the display case, like the Ft. Worth Ribeye and the 20oz Bone-In Ribeye. Both chains cook steaks to order.
Bone-In Ribeye
A 20oz ribeye left on the bone for extra flavor, with two sides.
Read more about the Texas Roadhouse Bone-In Ribeye →
Dallas Filet
The most tender steak on the menu: a lean filet that is soft enough to cut with a fork, with two sides.
Read more about the Texas Roadhouse Dallas Filet →
Hand-Cut Sirloin
A lean, flavorful sirloin cut in the restaurant, one of the best-value steaks, with two sides.
Read more about the Texas Roadhouse Hand-Cut Sirloin →Atmosphere and Service
LongHorn feels a bit calmer and more like a classic steakhouse. Texas Roadhouse is livelier, with country music, line dancing and birthday celebrations, and it does not take reservations, while many LongHorn restaurants offer online booking or a waitlist.
Which Is Better Value?
For most orders, Texas Roadhouse is slightly cheaper, especially for sirloins and big ribeyes, and its free rolls are hard to beat. LongHorn is a great choice if you prefer a quieter dinner or want to book ahead. Ratings are almost tied, you will eat well at either.
See also Texas Roadhouse vs Outback and the full Texas Roadhouse steak menu.
Starters and Sides
Texas Roadhouse's best-known starters are the Cactus Blossom ($8.99), Rattlesnake Bites and Fried Pickles; LongHorn is known for its own fried and grilled starters. Both include two sides with most steaks, Texas Roadhouse favorites are the loaded baked potato, seasoned rice and green beans with bacon.
Which to Choose by Occasion
| Occasion | Better pick |
|---|---|
| Budget steak night | Texas Roadhouse |
| Kids and big family | Texas Roadhouse |
| Quieter dinner for two | LongHorn |
| Booking ahead | LongHorn |
| Giant bone-in ribeye | Either, similar size, Texas Roadhouse usually cheaper |
