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Best Steaks at LongHorn Steakhouse including Flo's Filet, Outlaw Ribeye, Ribeye, New York Strip, and Fire-Grilled T-Bone (2026)

Steak guide · 2026

Best Steaks at LongHorn Steakhouse: Top 10 Picks (2026)

LongHorn Steakhouse draws diners who want fire-grilled steaks with clear cut choices, familiar seasoning, and a meal that still feels like a night out. The hard part is rarely “should we go?”—it is picking the steak that matches how hungry you are, how tender you like the bite, and how much you want to spend.

This LongHorn Steak Guide ranks the steaks currently detailed on our unofficial LongHorn Menu for 2026, including Flo’s Filet, Outlaw Ribeye, Renegade Sirloin, Ribeye, New York Strip, Fire-Grilled T-Bone, Porterhouse, and The LongHorn. You will see flavor notes, tenderness cues, estimated calories and prices, side ideas, and who each cut suits best.

Menu items, estimated prices, and availability can vary by location and season. Use this article to shortlist a plate, then confirm the current board and nutrition details with your restaurant before you order.

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Choosing the right LongHorn steak in 2026

A practical LongHorn Steak Guide for comparing cuts before you sit down.

LongHorn Steakhouse stays popular because it makes steakhouse dining feel approachable: fire-grilled steaks, a recognizable seasoning style, and a cut list that covers lean sirloin, tender filet, strip, ribeye, and bone-in classics. Guests come for consistency, but the meal still hinges on matching the steak to the moment.

Choosing the right steak matters more than most people expect. A beautifully cooked filet can disappoint someone who wanted rich marbling. A giant ribeye can overwhelm a diner who hoped for a lighter plate. Portion size, tenderness, flavor intensity, and budget all shift what “best” means at your table.

In this article, you will learn how we ranked the best steaks at LongHorn Steakhouse for 2026, what each cut tastes like, which sides make sense, and which steak fits date night, value seekers, or high-protein goals. We also link into the homepage, full menu, dinner menu, and lunch menu so you can keep planning in one place.

Important: menu items, estimated prices, calories, and availability may vary by location and season. Treat every figure here as unofficial planning guidance for the LongHorn Menu 2026 season, then confirm details with your restaurant.

The steakhouse experience

Why Choose LongHorn Steakhouse?

Fire grilling, seasoning, cut variety, and a dining rhythm built around steaks.

LongHorn’s reputation rests on fire-grilled cooking. Steaks meet open flame rather than a purely flat-top finish, which helps build a seasoned crust while keeping the center aligned with your requested doneness. That grill character is a big reason guests compare LongHorn Steakhouse steaks the way they compare local favorites.

Signature seasoning is the second pillar. The blend is meant to taste like LongHorn—savory, familiar, and present—without erasing the differences between filet, strip, and ribeye. When you are choosing the best steak at LongHorn, you are really choosing how that seasoning will sit on a leaner or more marbled cut.

Steak quality expectations at a national steakhouse also include consistency: guests want a Renegade Sirloin on Tuesday to feel related to a celebration Outlaw Ribeye on Saturday. Variety helps that promise. The current LongHorn menu steaks covered in this guide span tenderloin, sirloin, strip, ribeye, T-Bone, Porterhouse, and a namesake seasoned plate.

The dining experience around those steaks matters too. Warm bread, salads, loaded potatoes, and shareable desserts turn a single cut into a full evening. If you want the complete picture after you pick a steak, browse the dessert menu and drink menu once your entrée shortlist is set.

In short, people choose LongHorn when they want grilled steakhouse energy with clear options—not a mystery butcher case. This guide helps you use that variety intentionally.

Our method

How We Ranked These Steaks

Each cut earned its place using the same six criteria—not hype alone.

Flavor

How clearly the cut tastes like steak after fire-grilling and signature seasoning—from mild filet to marbled ribeye richness.

Tenderness

Bite quality from center to edge, assuming a careful medium-rare to medium cook. Leaner cuts need more precision.

Value

Estimated price versus satisfaction. A smaller tender steak can outrank a larger expensive plate if the experience feels complete.

Popularity

How often guests shortlist the cut for celebrations, weeknights, or first visits based on menu demand patterns we see in planning questions.

Portion size

Whether the plate matches light, regular, or hearty appetites—including bone-in steaks where bone affects edible yield.

Versatility

How easily the steak pairs with lighter or richer sides, works for lunch or dinner, and suits mixed groups.

Ranked picks

Top 10 Best Steaks

We ranked every steak currently detailed in this unofficial LongHorn Menu guide for 2026. Local restaurants may also offer limited-time or regional cuts beyond this list.

1. Flo's Filet

Overview: Flo’s Filet is the center-cut filet many guests treat as the benchmark for a refined LongHorn steak night. It is smaller than the big bone-in plates, but the eating experience is polished: clean beef flavor, a fine grain, and seasoning that supports the cut instead of burying it.

Flavor profile: Mild, buttery beef with a focused grilled finish. Ideal when you want steak flavor without heavy marbling richness.

Tenderness: Among the most tender steaks on the menu—soft from edge to center when cooked with care.

Best cooking temperature: Medium-rare to medium keeps the filet juicy. Going well-done can dry this leaner cut quickly.

Estimated calories: About 490 calories (plain steak estimate). See the nutrition guide for broader meal-planning context.

Estimated price: Often around $27.99* before sides and tax. Prices vary by location.

Best side dishes: Fresh broccoli or a house/Caesar salad keep the plate light; a loaded baked potato makes it feel like a full celebration dinner.

Who should order it: Date nights, first-time premium orders, and guests who prioritize tenderness over sheer size.

Pros

  • Excellent tenderness for the price tier
  • Easier to finish than giant bone-in steaks
  • Pairs cleanly with lighter sides

Considerations

  • Smaller portion than ribeye or T-Bone plates
  • Leaner bite if you prefer heavy marbling

Full item details: Flo's Filet menu page.

2. Outlaw Ribeye

Overview: Outlaw Ribeye is the statement cut for guests who want bold flavor and a generous plate. Bone-in ribeye brings rich marbling to the fire grill, so every slice carries more beef intensity than leaner steaks.

Flavor profile: Deep, juicy, and distinctly ribeye—fat-laced savor with a seasoned crust from the grill.

Tenderness: Very tender in the well-marbled sections; expect a more robust chew than filet, not a tougher steak.

Best cooking temperature: Medium-rare showcases the marbling. Medium still works if you prefer a warmer center.

Estimated calories: About 1,350 calories (plain steak estimate). See the nutrition guide for broader meal-planning context.

Estimated price: Often around $34.99*. Confirm local pricing—this is usually one of the higher steak tickets.

Best side dishes: Loaded baked potato or mac and cheese match the richness; broccoli adds contrast.

Who should order it: Big appetites, flavor-first diners, and celebrations where the steak is the main event.

Pros

  • Standout flavor and presence
  • Satisfying portion for hearty eaters
  • Classic steakhouse “wow” plate

Considerations

  • Higher calories and price than leaner cuts
  • May be more steak than a light eater wants

Full item details: Outlaw Ribeye menu page.

3. Ribeye

Overview: The boneless Ribeye delivers the same marbled personality as its Outlaw sibling with a slightly cleaner plate presentation. It is a strong pick when you want rich LongHorn Steakhouse steaks flavor without committing to the largest bone-in option.

Flavor profile: Buttery and beef-forward, with grill seasoning that clings to the crust.

Tenderness: Tender and juicy thanks to natural marbling; a little more chew than Flo’s Filet.

Best cooking temperature: Medium-rare to medium. The fat helps the steak stay moist across a wider doneness range than sirloin.

Estimated calories: About 1,160 calories (plain steak estimate). See the nutrition guide for broader meal-planning context.

Estimated price: Often around $31.99*. Local menus may differ.

Best side dishes: Caesar salad plus a loaded potato is a classic combo; mac and cheese leans fully indulgent.

Who should order it: Guests who love ribeye flavor but want a boneless cut that is still substantial.

Pros

  • Rich flavor without a bone to navigate
  • Reliable steakhouse favorite
  • Flexible with both hearty and lighter sides

Considerations

  • Calorie count rises quickly with rich sides
  • Not the leanest high-protein choice

Full item details: Ribeye menu page.

4. Porterhouse

Overview: Porterhouse is the dual-cut experience: strip character on one side of the bone and a tenderloin section on the other. It suits diners who want variety in a single steak or plan to share a premium plate.

Flavor profile: Two profiles in one—strip chew and seasoning on one side, milder tenderloin on the other.

Tenderness: The tenderloin portion is notably soft; the strip side offers a firmer, classic steak bite.

Best cooking temperature: Medium-rare is the sweet spot so both sides stay juicy. Ask your server about even cooking on thicker steaks.

Estimated calories: About 1,280 calories (plain steak estimate). See the nutrition guide for broader meal-planning context.

Estimated price: Often around $36.99*. Typically among the highest estimated steak prices on the menu.

Best side dishes: Shareable sides help—loaded potato, broccoli, and a salad cover different preferences at the table.

Who should order it: Large appetites, sharers, and guests who cannot choose between strip and filet.

Pros

  • Two textures in one entrée
  • Impressive portion for special occasions
  • Great when two people want to split a premium cut

Considerations

  • Price and calories are both elevated
  • Availability can be more dinner-focused by location

Full item details: Porterhouse menu page.

5. Fire-Grilled T-Bone

Overview: Fire-Grilled T-Bone is the approachable dual-cut steak: strip and tenderloin separated by the T-shaped bone. It feels classic and generous without always jumping to Porterhouse pricing.

Flavor profile: Balanced grilled beef—more intensity than filet, less heavy richness than a large ribeye.

Tenderness: Tenderloin side is soft; strip side is pleasantly firm. Overall very steakhouse-friendly.

Best cooking temperature: Medium-rare to medium. Give thicker T-Bones a moment to rest so juices redistribute.

Estimated calories: About 1,050 calories (plain steak estimate). See the nutrition guide for broader meal-planning context.

Estimated price: Often around $29.99*. Verify locally.

Best side dishes: Loaded baked potato and fresh broccoli are a strong default; mac and cheese makes it a comfort plate.

Who should order it: Guests who want a traditional bone-in steak with two textures and solid value for the size.

Pros

  • Classic presentation
  • Satisfying without always being the priciest cut
  • Fun for diners who like working around the bone

Considerations

  • Bone reduces edible weight versus a boneless steak of similar plate size
  • Can feel like a lot of steak for smaller appetites

Full item details: Fire-Grilled T-Bone menu page.

6. New York Strip

Overview: New York Strip is the middle path: more beef character than filet, usually leaner than ribeye, and easy to recommend when a group cannot agree. It is one of the most versatile LongHorn menu steaks for mixed tables.

Flavor profile: Pronounced beef taste with a seasoned exterior and a satisfying strip “bite.”

Tenderness: Tender when cooked correctly, with more chew than Flo’s Filet and less marbling cushion than ribeye.

Best cooking temperature: Medium-rare keeps it juicy. Medium is fine if you prefer less pink.

Estimated calories: About 610 calories (plain steak estimate). See the nutrition guide for broader meal-planning context.

Estimated price: Often around $26.99*. Location pricing may shift.

Best side dishes: Pair with broccoli and salad for a lighter steak dinner, or add a loaded potato for balance.

Who should order it: Balanced eaters, return guests, and anyone who wants a familiar steakhouse cut.

Pros

  • Clear, classic strip flavor
  • Moderate calorie estimate versus larger ribeyes
  • Works for lunch or dinner planning

Considerations

  • Not as soft as filet
  • Not as richly marbled as ribeye fans may want

Full item details: New York Strip menu page.

7. The LongHorn

Overview: The LongHorn is the namesake-style steak for guests who want the restaurant’s seasoned profile at a mid-range estimated price. It is a practical “house favorite” pick when you care about the overall LongHorn taste as much as a specific butcher’s cut name.

Flavor profile: Signature seasoning forward with solid grilled beef underneath—familiar to regulars.

Tenderness: Comfortably tender for everyday steakhouse dining; not as delicate as Flo’s Filet.

Best cooking temperature: Medium-rare to medium. Follow your usual preference—this cut is forgiving for many diners.

Estimated calories: About 740 calories (plain steak estimate). See the nutrition guide for broader meal-planning context.

Estimated price: Often around $24.99*. Always confirm on the local menu.

Best side dishes: Caesar salad and a loaded baked potato cover celebration and comfort in one meal.

Who should order it: Guests seeking a signature LongHorn plate without jumping to the top steak prices.

Pros

  • Strong value-to-experience balance
  • Recognizable house seasoning
  • Flexible for weeknights or casual dinners out

Considerations

  • Less “cut identity” than filet, strip, or ribeye for steak purists
  • Exact cut details can vary—ask your server if you need specifics

Full item details: The LongHorn menu page.

8. Renegade Sirloin

Overview: Renegade Sirloin is the smart opener for first visits, lunch steak cravings, and high-protein plates. It will not match filet tenderness, but it delivers honest grilled beef at one of the most approachable estimated prices on the steak list.

Flavor profile: Leaner beef flavor with a seasoned crust—clean and straightforward.

Tenderness: Pleasantly firm. Best when not overcooked past medium.

Best cooking temperature: Medium-rare to medium. Well-done sirloin can turn chewy.

Estimated calories: About 330 calories (plain steak estimate). See the nutrition guide for broader meal-planning context.

Estimated price: Often around $18.99*. One of the stronger value estimates.

Best side dishes: Fresh broccoli and salad keep macros tight; a potato turns it into a fuller plate.

Who should order it: Budget-minded diners, higher-protein goals, and guests who want steak without a heavy bill.

Pros

  • Excellent estimated value
  • Lower calorie starting point
  • Easy everyday steak choice

Considerations

  • Firmer than premium tenderloin or heavily marbled ribeye
  • Smaller “special occasion” feel than Outlaw or Porterhouse

Full item details: Renegade Sirloin menu page.

At a glance

Comparison Table

Use this snapshot to compare tenderness, flavor, portion, and best-fit occasions.

Scanning beats memorizing. If two people at the table want different experiences—one tender, one bold—this chart makes the tradeoffs obvious before you look at the steaks menu.

Comparison of LongHorn Steakhouse steaks by tenderness, flavor, portion size, and best use
SteakTendernessFlavorPortion SizeBest For
Flo's FiletHighestMild, butteryRefinedDate night / tenderness
Outlaw RibeyeVery highBold, marbledLargeFlavor-first feasts
RibeyeVery highRich, beefyHeartyBoneless ribeye fans
PorterhouseHigh (mixed)Strip + filetLargestSharing / big appetites
Fire-Grilled T-BoneHigh (mixed)Balanced grilledLargeClassic bone-in nights
New York StripMedium-highClassic stripStandardBalanced everyday steaks
The LongHornMedium-highSeasoned house styleStandardSignature mid-range picks
Renegade SirloinMediumLean, cleanLighterValue / high protein

Quick recommendations

Best Steak for Different Preferences

Start with your priority—tenderness, value, flavor, or protein—then confirm the local menu.

Best Overall

Flo’s Filet ranks first for most tables: tender, polished, and easy to enjoy without requiring a huge appetite. Choose Outlaw Ribeye instead if your group celebrates with richer, larger steaks.

Best Value

Renegade Sirloin usually offers the strongest estimated price-to-protein balance. The LongHorn is the next step up when you want more house-steak presence for a still-moderate ticket.

Most Tender

Flo’s Filet is the clear tenderness leader. The tenderloin side of a T-Bone or Porterhouse is the runner-up if you want that soft bite inside a larger bone-in plate.

Best Flavor

Outlaw Ribeye leads for marbling-driven flavor, with boneless Ribeye close behind. Pick these when “beefy” matters more than a delicate texture.

Best for Beginners

New York Strip and Renegade Sirloin are forgiving introductions: familiar steakhouse taste, clearer chew expectations, and easier decisions on sides.

Best for Date Night

Flo’s Filet feels special without overwhelming the table. Pair it with a shared starter mindset and save room for something from the dessert menu.

Best High-Protein Choice

Renegade Sirloin and Flo’s Filet are strong planning picks when protein matters and you want to keep the plain-steak calorie estimate in check. Confirm current nutrition details locally or in our nutrition guide.

Order with confidence

Ordering Tips

Doneness, sides, drinks, nutrition, and seasonal changes—all in one planning pass.

Doneness is the first decision after the cut. Medium-rare protects juiciness on leaner steaks like Flo’s Filet and Renegade Sirloin. Marbled ribeyes tolerate medium more gracefully. If anyone at the table prefers well-done, choose a cut with more marbling and say so clearly when you order.

Side dishes should support the steak, not compete with it. Rich cuts such as Outlaw Ribeye pair well with one comfort side and one green. Leaner steaks welcome a loaded potato without tipping the whole plate into heaviness. Building the rest of the meal from the dinner menu or lunch menu keeps portions realistic.

Beverages are personal, but the pairing logic is simple: brighter drinks cut richness, while fuller drinks match heavier plates. Browse the drink menu after you lock the entrée so the table is not deciding everything at once.

Nutrition considerations are easier when you separate steak calories from side calories. Our nutrition guide helps you compare estimates, but restaurant-prepared totals can change with butter, toppings, and portion norms. Ask for current information when macros matter for your visit.

Finally, expect seasonal menu changes. Limited-time steaks, side swaps, and promotions appear throughout 2026. If a cut listed here is missing locally, ask what fire-grilled alternative is closest in tenderness or flavor—then adjust using the same ranking criteria above.

Quick answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers about the best steak at LongHorn, tenderness, value, sides, and local menu differences.

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For most diners in this 2026 guide, Flo’s Filet is the best overall pick because of its tenderness and balanced plate size. If you want maximum marbled flavor and a larger portion, Outlaw Ribeye is the better “best steak” for you.

Keep exploring

The best steaks at LongHorn Steakhouse in 2026 depend on what you value most. Flo’s Filet remains our top overall recommendation for tenderness and a polished plate. Outlaw Ribeye and boneless Ribeye lead when flavor and richness come first. Renegade Sirloin and The LongHorn cover value and everyday steakhouse nights, while New York Strip, Fire-Grilled T-Bone, and Porterhouse fill the middle ground between balance, tradition, and celebration size.

If you are planning a date night, start with Flo's Filet. If the table wants a bold centerpiece, open the Outlaw Ribeye or Ribeye pages. For a firmer classic bite, compare New York Strip with Fire-Grilled T-Bone. Value seekers should read Renegade Sirloin next.

When you are ready to build the full meal, return to the full menu, skim all steaks, and keep dessert or drinks in mind for the end of the night. Prices and availability can vary by location—confirm your final order locally, then enjoy a fire-grilled plate that actually matches what you came for.