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Texas Roadhouse
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
4 reviews for Texas Roadhouse
I arrived in Des Moines on Friday evening and was picked up from the airport and I knew we had to travel about an hour to my destination. I was then asked if I wanted to go to Texas Roadhouse.....well I had never even heard of it before....being from Southern Caifornia......so I said SURE and we arrived there about 9:50 p.m.
The parking lot is HUGE and there were many cars there.
No wait once inside for a table since it was so late...so that was good...cuz normally I heard it can up to an hour and a half wait for a table
The waitress was very nice and she asked if we had ever been here before....everyone said yes. She found out I had never been here before and informed me that I could choose ANY appetizer (but the combo appetizer) for FREE....AWWWWWW~~~That's cool.
We picked the Cactus Blossom~~~~
A Texas-sized onion, hand-battered, golden-fried, and served with their special Cajun Horseradish Sauce
I choose a USDA Choice Sirloin steak for my entree~~~ and you can have either a 6, 8, 11, or 16 oz. size steak...I had a 8 ounce. Pretty tasty meat.
All entrees are served with your choice of two sides:
Baked Potato (load it with cheddar cheese and bacon)
*Sweet Potato (load it with marshmallows and caramel sauce)
*Cup of Chili
*House Salad
*Caesar Salad
*Apple Sauce
*Fresh Vegetables
*Mashed Potatoes
*Seasoned Rice
*Green Beans
*Baked Beans
*Steak Fries
I chose a house salad w/ ranch dressing...and the mashed potatoes
Their are peanuts in a lil silver pail at every table to eat....and people just throw the shells on the floor when they are done.
Really cool place to eat....glad I got to check it out as their are none in the Los Angeles area
Cool atmosphere here. I ordered a ribeye steak which tasted ok. The staff was very friendly and attentive the entire evening. Not the best steakhouse I've been to, but to be honest, I was expecting something a little better as I was in beef country.
The peanut room to the right of the main entrance was cool. One thing I have to say is, their biscuits and maple-butter spread were awesome!!
I'm still not sure how I feel about the Texas Road House. The Texas-sized portions are generous as are the drinks. The atmosphere is "fun" - if your idea of fun is a loud crowded restaurant.
The food is passable; certainly nothing gourmand, but edible. All entrees come with your choice of two sides - I had the side salad which was excellent. Full of veggies and some of the better croutons I've ever had!
The female waitstaff dances around to Cotton Eye Joe every so often which I found both sexist and ageist. Perhaps that is me being a fuddy duddy - but I don't need my meals to be accompanied by jumping and dancing high school aged girls.
There aren't a lot of options within walking distance of the hotel and this is one of the better choices - which isn't saying a whole lot.
[***My desired rating is 4.5 stars, but that is not an option***]
It doesn't matter what time of day you go here, plan on at least a 20-40 minute wait to get a seat at the Texas Roadhouse. Normally this would be considered a bad thing, but in this case, I interpret it as testament to how great this restaurant is. It's so good, everybody wants to eat here!
This place is a steak lover's dream. Prepare yourself for generous cuts cooked to order, with delicious sides and bread to compliment. The honey butter that comes with the bread is amazing. And it's affordable to boot.
There is a really fun atmosphere at the Texas Roadhouse. Every so often the wait staff comes out and line dances to "Cotton-Eyed Joe," and you get to toss your peanut shells on the floor. There are Willie Nelson effects posted on the walls, and the dining room's decor is convincingly southwestern. All in all, this place is a solid eating experience.
On a more sober note, the wait staff's friendliness is sometimes hit or miss here. But considering the wait staff rarely gets any down time since this place is so busy, it's understandable why they wouldn't always be super chipper. Also, Texas Roadhouse is a chain restaurant, so if you are looking for a "unique" dining excursion, this isn't it. It's suburbia to the core.
Despite those minor imperfections, the excellent food and carefree ambience more than compsensate. Texas Roadhouse is a restaurant everybody should try at least once.