YEE: Summer Steak-cation at LongHorn Steakhouse

Longhorn really rolled out the red carpet for this event. It was a multiple course sit down dinner with background and history provided by the restaurant management. The food was all outstanding as you can tell from all the reviews. My favorites were the pretzel and the shrimp and the fried green tomatoes for the appetizers. I had the outlaw ribeye for the main. The lemon cake was my star in the dessert category.
This particular location is in a part of town I do not visit very open. There is plenty of parking and the servers and staff are all very friendly and accommodating. A special thanks needs to go to Longhorn management team for their informative presentation and of course to our fearless leader, Farrah for another amazing event!
Stay sexy fellow Unilocalers!

To be honest I don’t go to Elite only events as much as I’d like, this would probably be my second one and I’ve been an Elite for four years now, but I’m glad I overcame my fear of not knowing anyone because the other elites that were at the event were very friendly and outgoing.
I arrived on-​time and mingled with the early birds along with the restaurant manager & district manager. I already knew it was going to be a good night because it seemed effortless to make new friends. When more people started to trickle in the restaurant, the managers did their spiel about the restaurant and gave us a little education on steaks… and pay attention because there is a quiz later, if you want to win a prize. Speaking of prizes, there was a social media contest, so if you’re into the whole posting on Twitter and Instagram, get on it during the night of the event because they give away gift cards!
Now on to the food… WOW they prepared a four course meal for us. Let me tell you, appetizers galore and plus their complimentary bread is good! They had fried green tomatoes, pretzel sticks, sweet corn fritters, and Wild West shrimp for each table to share. I enjoyed the pretzel sticks and Wild West shrimp the most. I would order the pretzel sticks again, the taste is addicting, and I’m a fan of popcorn shrimp, so that appetizer works for me as well. The second part of our meal was our choice of soup or salad, I got the spicy tortilla soup, not bad but not my favorite, it does have a kick to it. While we were eating away on our appetizers and soup or salad, the restaurant manager went around and brought a plate of the different kinds of cuts in order to help us make a better decision on our entrée. I got an education on some cuts, I didn’t know much and I’m glad I got schooled. I decided on the Hickory Salt Crusted NY strip with a side of mac & cheese and my tummy was definitely pleased. Loved the taste, loved the tenderness, loved the whole meal. I appreciated their generosity of the portion and it still didn’t compromise on the flavor. I couldn’t finish it because it was just massive and well I wanted to make room for dessert. They had two types of desserts that was shared on the table, the popular Chocolate Stampede (chocolate heavy) and the Blueberry Lemon Butter Cake, I really liked the cake, not too heavy but tasty.
And I forgot to mention, the servers were great, my drink was never empty and they’re also great to talk to. Great steakcation with great company, thanks H-​town Unilocal Elite for the awesome experience.

Great event! I was happy to attend this with the hubby and enjoy a 4 course steak dinner.
Appetizers:
*Shrimp — my favorite. Many bursts of flavor with the bell pepper and sauce
*Pretzels with cheese/​honey mustard — Delicious! I loved the cheese dipping sauce. Not too salty either
*Fried tomatoes: I usually don’t like these but they were good. Not my favorite.
*Corn fritters: I liked these the least but the husband loved them!
Salad:
Beef Steak tomato salad: I was expecting a huge beef steak tomatoes with mozzarella and basil for some reason so when the salad with just tomatoes came out I was slightly disappointed. Still, the salad was good. The cornbread croutons are definitely a hit and I would have totally missed them if it wasn’t for Derrick. Thanks!
Outlaw strip:
Cooked perfectly but I didn’t like the hickory sauce on top. I was thinking that the hickory flavor would be captured from the wood but it was sauce. It still was pretty good but I think next time I would get the regular ribeye. That one was soo GOOD! Also, I’m usually a ribeye person but I figured I’d try the strip since it was something new!
Dessert:
Table sharing dessert with Lemon Berry cake and a huge chocolate cake with ice cream! My favorite was surprisingly the lemon berry cake. It was perfect! It wasn’t too lemon-​y or sweet. The sizes were plenty for a group of 4 — 5.
Overall, it was a great experience and I will be back to a Longhorn Steakhouse.
Thank you Derrick for putting on a great event and thanks Farrah as well for coordinating.

After missing last year’s opportunities to participate in the LongHorn Steakhouse YEE, I vowed to make myself available to attend this year. I must say, this was a steak-​cation to remember!
Location is always a plus, so being able to attend a YEE 20 minutes away from home is pretty sweet. When I arrived, I was immediately greeted by several servers, including Derrick, the manager of this LongHorn SteakHouse. Before I even sat down, Derrick provided warm greetings and a complimentary app card for my next visit. In fact, throughout the evening, Derrick was actively involved in making our YEE Happy and Fulfilling! I’m not just talking about the food – we had a 101 on Steak which I completely bombed by the way (blame it on the St – ee-​ee-​ee-​ee-​ak), he checked in periodically during our dining experience, and welcomed any questions and comments we had about the menu and restaurant. In fact, I asked him about the misconception many of us had about the Smoky Garlic Outlaw Ribeye, which many Unilocalers ordered that evening. When it came out, I was a little surprised that tomatoes were on top of the steak. I was thinking more of a buttery garlic garnish, but the steak was still delicious.
Throughout the evening, service was top notch. I was immediately asked for my first free drink for the evening once seated. I asked the server for drink suggestions of which I was informed of the watermelon margarita. Since I have some allergic sensitivities to watermelon, I decided to pass and go with the Berry margarita. It too had an ingredient that I have sensitivities to, but thanks to my fellow Unilocaler, Kharima for asking if the margarita was made with real fruit… since the answer was no, I decided to keep my original drink option. Plus, it was so pretty! That one margarita was so huge, I didn’t need to order anything else the rest of the night. Wasn’t too sweet either with JUST the right amount of alcohol. A must try! From keeping me hydrated with as many glasses of water I wanted to bringing me a pipping hot second dish of macaroni and cheese (because the first one was not warm), this dining experience reminded me of some «upscale» locations that one would pay a pretty penny to dine in – and you’d have to make a reservation to do so! Besides a calm and cool atmosphere decked out with warm tones for the décor, drinks were flowing and apps were crowding the table from end to end filled with such items as the fried green tomatoes, sweet corn fritters, brew pub pretzel sticks, and the wild west shrimp. I didn’t get to the corn fritters because the second course came out quickly, but each and every one was a solid choice. The pretzel sticks were soft and chewy with a golden brown exterior, and not overloaded with salt – a welcomed surprise from a pretzel. The bacon honey mustard was a nice balance of salty and sweet versus the beer cheese, but the pretzel could be devoured without it! The fried green tomatoes were also a pleasant to devour – not too salty and not fried too hard. Lastly, the wild west shrimp were a nice size (your could actually pierce it with a fork) and had a light golden brown batter with a hint of spice to savor. Once I had a light bite of each of the appetizers (with the exception of the pretzel sticks – had two of those), my second course of the beefsteak tomato and bacon salad almost stuffed me to capacity. The ingredients of the salad were fresh with a twist of uniqueness which included the cornbread croutons. Who would have thunk it??? They were absolutely a spotlight to this salad that could be the entrée itself. I finally had to tell myself to stop eating the salad because it was so good and save room for the other courses.
Visually, the desserts were so intriguing. The chocolate stampede was gigantic. It was one of the biggest desserts I had ever seen on a plate. The seven types of chocolate were enticing, but my expectations were a little bummed. Most of the dessert was layered with mouse filling and not much cake. Didn’t want to waste food, but calories for me are greater crime to waste, so switched over to the blueberry lemon butter cake. I’m not really a cake eater, so I didn’t expect to eat too much of this dessert, BUT I was floored! The lemon was quite subtle and smooth like a pudding combined with the moistness of the cake. Definitely a palate pleaser and a must try as well!
All good things must come to an end, but I certainly enjoyed my dining experience from beginning to end – so did my stomach! I have been wanting to visit a LongHorn Steakhouse for the longest time. This event convinced me that this restaurant chain is legit and if you come you will not be disappointed. Thanks to Farrah, Derrick, and Pete who is the district manager for LongHorn Steakhouse for organizing and treating Unilocalers to some of the best service and food that Houston has to offer.

They did a «Steak Education Quiz!» Eating and learning… no one would be against education if they had an almost Pavlov type reward system of that nature!
How does Farrah do such wonderful events every time? Definitely another score for her. This event is a pure example why everyone should strive to become Unilocal Elite.
There was so many options to choose from. The Wild West Shrimp were awesome. Who would have thought to fry shrimp them serve them with banana peppers? I would not want you to think this was just a simple meal given to us to give feedback on. There were 4 appetizers to try:
1. Fried Green Tomatoes
2. Sweet Corn Fritters
3. Brew Pub Pretzel Sticks
4. Wild West shrimp
The fried green tomatoes were part of a LongHorn Steakhouse’s Summer Peak Season and Grilled Taste of Summer Chef’s Showcase menus — we will call it «Sum Menu» for short! The tomatoes were a good appetizer, but is what you would expect from that fried item. The fritters were a welcomed treat with the fried and slightly sweet taste. The pretzel sticks had really good texture, soft inside and a very balanced use of salt. The dipping sauces could have been a lot stronger and bolder in taste, but overall a good compliment. By far, the best appetizer was the Wild West Shrimp dish. Simplicity at its best, but proving that sometimes less is more. Simply put, you have friend shrimp intermingled with banana peppers. Great balance and great taste.
From the many appetizers, you were asked to choose one item from the following options:
1. Beefsteak Tomato & Bacon Salad
2. Mixed Green Salad
3. Grilled Chicken Tortilla Soup
The beefsteak salad and soup are part of the Sum Menu. As tempting as the sound of beef and bacon was, I wanted to try the soup. The soup had great color, flavor and spice. If you don’t like spice, then you may wish to get the salads. The tortilla strips added a nice crunch before the broth took them over and made them limped noodle clones. My only suggestion would be for them to add more shredded chicken in the soup, especially since you are a meat house.
You were then asked to pick one entrée from the following options:
1. Smoky Garlic Outlaw Ribeye (18 oz.)
2. Hickory Salt Crusted NY Strip
3. Grilled Citrus Salmon
4. Outlaw Ribeye (18 oz.)
5. Renegade Sirloin (8 oz.)
6. Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Lighter or Full Portion)
And pick one side from the following options:
1. Fire-​Grilled Corn on the Cob
2. Loaded Idaho Baked Potato
3. Fresh Steamed Asparagus
4. Steakhouse Mac & Cheese
5. Fresh Steamed Broccoli
6. Seasoned Rice Pilaf
7. Mashed Potatoes
The garlic ribeye, salmon and corn on the cob are part of the Sum Menu. I opted to try the Smoky Garlic Outlaw Ribeye with the Steakhouse Mac & Cheese. I was pleasantly surprised that the mac and cheese was extra creamy without sacrificing the texture of the noodles. The bread crumbs gave this dish an extra push of awesomeness. I must admit one thing about my steak… it was probably one of the best seasoned steaks I have ever eaten. Every bite was moist and juicy with a collection of flavor, with no mouth heat! This is how meat should be prepared! The steak was topped by cherry tomatoes that had the smoky garlic flavor completely throughout them and gave a wonderful flavor complement to the meat. I don’t know who paired these two together, but they should be nominated for a Noble Peace prize. No anger can be had with such deliciousness in front of you.
You had a variety of drinks to wash down these meals, but I opted for a delicious strawberry lemonade that went perfect with everything. You had an option to get alcoholic beverages, but I don’t drink, because I truly wish to taste my food, and alcohol can help a cook that isn’t that good get away with subpar to par food!
Finally, you had to eat 2 desserts:
1. Chocolate Stampede
2. Blueberry Lemon Butter Cake
The butter cake is part of the Sum Menu. Both of these desserts were great in taste and texture. Yet, if I had to only pick one, I would get stampeded over and over again. How do you say no against a dessert that has multiple forms of chocolate on cake… chocolate drizzles partner… chocolate drizzles… PLUS ice cream. This is why fat people are always jolly… this is how we know love is a real thing!
You really can’t go wrong with any of the options that were provided. If you can’t see from just the delicious choices that were presented to me, everyone should strive to be Unilocal Elite. There are always great outings of this nature in every major city! It truly is neat to be Elite. Places like LongHorn Steakhouse definitely makes this an evident truth.

Upon arriving, we were greeted by the extremely friendly service of our waiters and Derrick! It was such a pleasure meeting everyone and I surely did enjoy the service. My only complaint about the service was that one of the waitresses kept referring to me as «young lady» or «sweetheart». I guess I was sort of annoyed at that because people always think I’m such a youngster because I don’t look my age. Also, the regional manager, I forgot his name, was so kind in allowing us to use his hotspot! I’m so glad he did because my data on my phone was acting up! Luckily, I won a gift card thanks to LongHorn Steakhouse with the contest! **FYI this meal does contain a quiz so heads up to future Unilocal diners!**
The appetizers were plentiful! I mean it was so overwhelming! I wished I had some to-​go boxes because we had so much left overs. The fried shrimp was my favorite! The pretzel bread was extremely moist and delicious, although I felt the cheese dip could’ve been more stronger in taste. The corn poppers were also delicious. I honestly felt skeptical about it at first because it just looked like hushpuppies but those popping of corns really made it stand out.
I ordered the beefsteak tomato bacon salad. I thought there would be literally steak in my salad, but sadly there wasn’t. The salad was a generous portion and it was good, but I would’ve wanted a tad bit more dressing. Without so much dressing available, I wasn’t able to taste what the specialty of the dressing was. Maybe offer it on the side for guests who like a little extra dressing?
I ordered the rare ribeye outlaw that was seasoned with garlic with the corn on the cob. Once I saw the steak with the tomatoes, I was hesitant because I don’t really like tomatoes. I just picked the tomatoes off and it was fine To my disappointment, my steak was cooked medium-​medium rare when I had ordered rare. It was definitely a disappointment to me in that sense, but I’m sure the steak would’ve tasted awesome if it was cooked to my likings. I was too distracted with the cooked parts of the steak to really enjoy my steak. Dipping it on the sauce from the tomatoes helped though. I didn’t really taste the garlic that was mentioned on the menu though. The corn on the cob looked really yummy, and according to others it was! I unfortunately got a corn that wasn’t too juicy but a tad bit dry. I’ll take the other Unilocalers words that it was good and think positively that I got the short end of the stick in the bunch. Presentation was a plus though!
Dessert looked amazing! Presentation was definitely on point! I couldn’t try all the deserts because I was absolutely stuffed. The lemon blueberry cake was delicious. Extremely moist, fluffy, and nice and warm is all I can say! I don’t really like lemon or blueberries, but you can bet this cake was my exception!
Overall this was an extremely amazing event that was put together wonderfully by Longhorn Steakhouse. My experience with my food wasn’t amazing, but I know that with a second visit, I can definitely put my doubts aside.

Despite this place being far from where I live (40 minute drive), I knew I had to come because last year’s Steak-​cation was so good. The set-​up for this event is a long table with the attendees seated as they are served. Appetizers are set on the table, drinks are ordered and brought. The manager Derrick describes the company, their food, and the steak options for the night. All of the staff is on their tip top attentive behavior in order to give us the best experience we could imagine. They were all very sweet, very polite, and very hospitable. They were ready to get our drinks and orders right away and tirelessly throughout the night.
The appetizers were a good preview of their full offerings: corn fritters, wild west shrimp, fried green tomatoes, brew pub pretzel sticks, and bread. My favorite was the fried green tomatoes and the pretzel sticks. Fried green tomatoes are a great invention because it is a firm, sweet, juicy, thick-​cut slice of tomato that is battered, fried, and served with a cool dipping sauce. I liked how they served escarole or some special green with it too. The pretzel sticks were so soft and super buttery on the outside and the honey mustard sauce was addicting. The wild west shrimp is always good: little shrimp, battered, fried, and served with pickled cherry peppers. The corn fritters could have used more flavor and texture. The offerings were very delicious and given in abundance.
As appetizers finished up, we got to choose our salad or soup, our main meat entrée, and a side. It was great that this time, the Steak-​cation had salmon and chicken on the menu in case anyone didn’t want to eat beef. As said before, Derrick showed us the beautiful, raw cuts of beef for the night, describing all the details about what made each cut special or delicious. In the end, I chose the beefsteak tomato and bacon salad, the summer special Garlic Sauce Outlaw Ribeye, and grilled asparagus. Like Mike M. said, the salad is larger than expected and could have been a meal itself. The croutons were actually fried squares of cornbread. Genius! I ate half of the salad but all of the croutons. The tomato vinegarette was delicious as well.
The Smoky Garlic Outlaw Ribeye (18 oz) came out looking like a handsome piece of meat. I often dislike steak because it comes to me chewy and sinewy, but this piece was a quality cut and cooked just right (medium rare with surface char). The sauce was not overly garlicky like they warned, but was more of a light tomato sauce. I liked how it did not overpower the meat, which was delicious on its own.
Finally, dessert was set on the table for communal eating like the appetizers. I thought the lemon blueberry cake was okay; texture was not right to me, and I’m not a fan of lemon desserts. The chocolate stampede was awesome. Super decadent, it was a chocolate cake with a layer of mousse and chocolate curls, served with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. It was beautiful and delicious. I normally dislike chocolate cake because the dense, sweet chocolate can be overwhelming, but this was balanced just right and kept me coming back for more.
I ordered the Longhorn Steakhouse version of the moscow mule, which was served in a stainless steel moscow mule mug with their logo on it. The drink was so good and refreshing. My second drink, I ordered the only malbec on the menu, also served in a wine glass with their logo. Good wine to go with steak and the pour was just the right amount (i.e., not skimpy).
Overall, the experience was so wonderful. The staff was fantastic (so much so that I tipped a lot) and it is always so nice chatting with the other Unilocal Elite. Everyone is super fun to talk to. Thanks to this event, I am in love with Longhorn Steakhouse and I make new friends or reunite with old ones!
(PS, as always, thanks, Farrah!)

First off it was nice to have a meet up on the east side so the 20 minute drive wasn’t bad. Upon arriving I was greeted by the friendly host who showed me to the area in which we were dining. As I got to the table I was welcomed and greeted by Derrick the manager at the steakhouse. The décor was nice and the restaurant was clean and I felt like it was going to be a great experience. After I sat down the waitress was coming around and asked if I would like to order a drink. She made a few suggestions which was cool and I went with the frozen watermelon margarita. It ended up tasting really good and I was satisfied with my choice. The only error was they gave my drink to my neighbor but we figured it out, hers was on the rocks.
While we were seated they began to bring out appetizers
During this time or maybe a little before Derrick was walking around to show us the different steak cuts and tell us a little bit about them. He also took time during the dining experience to tell us a little about the history of the Longhorn Steakhouse. I thought that was cool. He was very personable and you could tell he enjoys doing what he does.
Juan was a great waiter as well. I believe it was the district manager Pete that stopped by the welcome and greet us as well. Back to the review …
Wild Wild West Shrimp and Pretzel stick appetizers were my favorites. The shrimp had a good taste. The pretzel was nice and soft and didn’t have too much salt.
Sweet Corn fritters — I wasn’t a fan. It just didn’t have a wow factor to me.
Fried green tomatoes — it was ok nothing really stood out to me. I do like tomatoes
I ordered the beefsteak tomato and bacon salad. I have to say I enjoyed this salad had just the right amount of salad dressing, a few bacon pieces, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and the soft cornbread croutons. That was the first time I have had soft croutons and cornbread at that. Loved them and the salad.
For dinner I had the Ribeye med rare and the Fire Grilled Corn which I believe is seasonal. The ribeye was very flavorful. I think it’s one of the best steaks I have had. I normally don’t get steaks I’m a seafood person. The corn was just right as well topped with a buttery cream. Yum. It was a big portion. I had just a little an packed the rest. After appetizers, salad and a few bites of my meal was already stuffed. But wait there’s still dessert.
Blueberry butter cake it was ok but not my favorite.
Chocolate stampede with ice cream was pretty good. I literally had a little piece but it was very tasty I would order that dessert.
My overall experience at the Longhorns steakhouse was great from the hostess to the waiters, waitresses, food and service. I would definitely return to eat at this location.

This was my first Unilocal Elite Steak event and I hope it wont be my last. I was running late and was afraid that I’d miss it. Thank goodness I only arrived 15 minutes late and Farrah let me slide. LOL
When I arrived the appetizers were already on the table.
Fried Green Tomatoes: This appetizer was probably my least favorite of all. I don’t know if it was because I was a little late and maybe they had gotten a little colder than they should be, but I wasn’t a fan of the batter.
Sweet Corn Fritters: This one I’d rate as my second favorite. They were your typical corn fritter. Nothing fancy, but they were good. I will order them when I return.
Brew Pub Pretzel Sticks: YUMMY!!! These were delicious. My absolute favorite. They are served along with 2 different kinds of sauces. I think one is a beer based sauce and the other is a mustard based sauce. If I’m ever allowed to order just one appetizer you can bet my money is going to go for these. They are perfect!
Wild West Shrimp: I liked this appetizer, but I most likely wouldn’t ever order it. It has pizazz but not enough to make it stand out so much to me. All and all… I was happy that they let us try them.
Our second course was our choice of salad. I went with the mixed green salad. It was your typical run of the mill salad. The greens were fresh and the dressing was good. I do have to admit however, that after seeing the Beefsteak Tomato & Bacon Salad I had salad envy. I wish I had opted for that one but you live and learn.
The third course was time to get down! The moment we’d all been waiting for! We had a choice of 6 options… but since I’m a meat eatin Texas girl, I went with the 18 oz. Outlaw Ribeye medium rare. Do I feel bad about that choice you may be wonderin??? H. E. double hockey sticks NO I don’t. The grill marks were a thing of beauty, and my steak was cooked to perfection. It was juicy and tender just like a ribeye should be. It was also a HUGE steak so I was unable to finish it all. I also had a baked potato on the side, but that’s not important. LOL
They do offer a pretty good selection of sides. They have Fire-​Grilled Corn on the Cob, Loaded Idaho Baked Potato, Fresh Steamed Asparagus, Steakhouse Mac & Cheese, Fresh Steamed Broccoli, Seasoned Rice Pilaf and Mashed Potatoes. There’s a little bit for everyone.
Our last course was the dessert course. Normally I’d be super excited about dessert, but on this occasion I was pretty full. You may be thinking… OH NO!!! Too full for dessert??? What will she do??? When they brought them out, and I took one look at em… there was NO way that I couldn’t have just a little taste of each one. We were offered Chocolate Stampede and Blueberry Lemon Butter Cake. I am not normally a fan of Lemon Cake so I cut a small piece, on the other hand… I LOVE chocolate so my slice of that was a bit larger. The Chocolate Stampede was served with whipped cream and ice cream. I thought… Ok… I’ll try this lemon thing and get it over with so I can dive into the chocolate stampede. OH BOY did I under estimate the Lemon Cake. It was the very best Lemon ANYTHING I’ve ever eaten. Forget about the chocolate… GIVE ME LEMON!!! It was SO good. The chocolate was good too… but I personally preferred the lemon cake. That will be one of my must order items when I return.
Thank you Farrah and Longhorn Steakhouse for a wonderful evening. I don’t think much time is going to go by before I return to Longhorn.

WHEEH, I’m still stuffed.
First, Manager Derrick was absolutely great & knowledgeable about his company and their product. The games with great prizes were also a bonus! I’ll be sure to return to this location as his welcome alone, is enough.
Next, the food was good. The steak was one of the best and well seasoned I’ve ever had. I opted for the rib-​eye with a garlic rub. I was not so delighted upon our first meeting as the tomatoes threw me off a bit. However, the entire steak was on-​point! The accompanying summer corn that I had was as authentic as a chain could get it. However, I was so full of appetizers and bar bites, that I didn’t have room for my entire entrée. I did find room for dessert. Don’t sleep on the lemon, raspberry cake. I, along with other Unilocalers, expected something cold. To our delight, it was warm and fluffy. But to go back to the beginning: the banana peppers were a great topper for the popcorn shrimp, those pretzel sticks will get anyone in trouble, and the corn fritter are good for popping. I was a bit underwhelmed by the beef tomato salad as it really only needed to be a large portion/​slice of tomato topped with bacon and cheese, then drizzled with whatever dressing was chosen to top it. It could have had a final topping of one cornbread croûton. Yes, cornbread croûton… enough said. In short, the lettuce isn’t needed.
Lastly, I have come to look forward to Unilocal events as they are great for meeting up with old and new friends. I look forward to the next event. It’s neat to be elite.

My thoughts:
First of all the restaurant interior is attractive. It has a warm and welcoming look to it that suggests «upscale». I thought Derrick did a good job explaining the menu. I kidded with him that for this to be a true Texas steakhouse there needs to be a picture of John Wayne somewhere in the restaurant!
The appetizers were very good with my faves being the corn fritters (4) and shrimp (4). I ordered the beefsteak salad along with the garlic bone in ribeye and corn on the cob.
The salad was larger than I anticipated. I could have almost considered it as an entrée. It was very good with the bacon and croutons (4). The croutons were soft instead of crunchy which I liked for a change. Then the steak and corn arrived. They both looked very good. I had not anticipated the tomatoes on top of the steak. I like tomatoes and I thought the steak was tasty (3.5). I will say that the tomatoes must have hidden the garlic flavor because I really didn’t taste much garlic but did taste the acidity of the tomatoes. Also I asked for my steak to be cooked medium and it came out with parts of it rare. I didn’t send it back because I can eat rare meat but prefer more of a pink center. The corn on the cob was good too (3.5). I enjoyed it and can see why it is popular. It had more of a crunchy texture to it which was different and good.
I didn’t partake of any of the desserts because I was full but they looked nice. Our service during the meal was very good (4.5).
This was a positive experience for me. I believe Longhorn is a good restaurant for anything on their menu. If you are looking for a satisfying meal in a nice setting then thus place should be considered.
I enjoyed seeing some of my old fellow Unilocalers like Tommie S. and Pauline L. (The black hole stomach). Also I was able to make several new friends which is always nice. Thanks to Farrah and Longhorn for organizing this. It pays to be Elite!!!