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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We tried Texas Roadhouse's $55 'family pack' deal. It was a wildly great value for the 4 of us.

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Author Terri Peters smiling holding bag from Texas Roadhouse
My family was impressed by the food we ordered at Texas Roadhouse.

Terri Peters

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.

Terri Peters

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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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A composite image of Dominick Reuter in front of a Texas Roadhouse and a Longhorn Steakhouse
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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