I visited Longhorn Steakhouse, Outback Steakhouse, and Texas Roadhouse with a $50 budget. The prices didn't vary much, but the value did.

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The exterior of Longhorn Steakhouse, Outback Steakhouse, and Texas Roadhouse restaurants.
I compared $50 meals at three different steakhouse chains to find the best value.

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I've taken my family to 5 major steakhouse chains in the US. We enjoyed most, but one is the best by a landslide.

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Author Terri Peters smiling outside of a Texas Roadhouse
My family has been to many steakhouse chains, including Texas Roadhouse.

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I ordered the same meal at The Capital Grille and LongHorn Steakhouse. The bigger chain definitely offered the better value.

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On the left, a small cheesecake with caramelized sugar on top. On the right, a small cheesecake topped with whipped cream, a caramel drizzle, and pecans.
I ordered French onion soup, steak, and cheesecake at both The Capital Grille and LongHorn.

Amena Ahmed

I tried the same steak at Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn Steakhouse and can see why the younger brand is seemingly immune to the slowdown in casual dining

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The great Texas steak-off: I went to LongHorn Steakhouse and Texas Roadhouse to see which chain did the best bone-in rib eye.

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People buy more steak in restaurants when beef prices are high because they're scared to cook it at home and mess up, restaurant boss says

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The CFO of a restaurant-chain owner said customers often buy more steak at restaurants instead of risking messing it up themselves at home when beef is expensive.

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Olive Garden's owner says lower-income customers are cutting back while richer diners are eating out more

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A sign hangs on the front of an Olive Garden restaurant on June 22, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

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