Stopped for dinner while traveling I had the grilled shrimp with baked sweet potato and grilled green beans My company all chose steaks They were all happy as well. Great service NOT Brittany was a Great server!!!!! We would return read more

Leon's Steakhouse & Saloon - 2 of the 4 that stopped by - Steakhouses Near Me - Longview, Texas

We went to Leon's because it had good Google reviews. I had a delicious appetizer of steak and chicken bites. They were perfectly cooked and enough for two meals. The problem was with the awful, smoky, stale air. It was so nasty, I sat covering my nose. We had to shower as soon as we got home. If you want to try their food, definitely get it to go. read more

The food, Leon's Ribeyes all the way around, was terrific. The waitress was sweet. The atmosphere was a little smoky, but tolerable. Overall, a positive experience. read more

Services, best steak in Longview, fun crowd, live music and have always loved the easy going atmosphere

ordered the Leon's famous ribeye. Being that it's a steak place and it's their signature item, I assumed that they would know how to cook a steak correctly. It came out raw on the inside and charred on the outside. When I asked to have it fixed, they brought it back and the inside was finally cooked to the right, but the outside I'd become even further charred. And parts of it were now overcooked. It was a big waste of money and I can't see any reason to go back if they're gonna make steaks like that it's not worth the cost of it. read more

I was in Longview for business and picked out Leon's Steakhouse. I was a bit worried from some of the other reviews about smoke; however the smoke was not a problem. In fact, when I got back to my hotel, my clothes smelled like Holiday Inn vs smoke. The atmosphere was what you'd expect - blue collar people kicking back after a day of work! I felt at home. The waitstaff was friendly and was very attentive without hovering. I ordered the Leon's Ribeye with Green Beans and homestyle fries. The fries were out of this world and fried with a chicken batter. The green beans were seasoned perfectly. The ribeye cooked medium rare was simply AMAZING. It was cooked to perfection, and seasoned perfectly. I can't tell you how many times I've paid more for a steak to only be disappointed. This place delivers!!! Give it a shot! read more

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Food was absolutely disgusting and cold when I said something to the staff they were rude. I overheard several staff members making racist comments. The whole restaurant smelled like stale cigarette smoke and mold. A health inspector should look into this place. Disgusting read more

Steak and chicken there is excellent not so much if to go . The waitresses are really nice

Great place for a steak. The food and the service were excellent. FYI No hard liquor only beer is served. -not the end of the world for me but does affect the score. read more

Food - flavor sides without seasoning, okra and battered fries has no flavor. Just order the regular fries, the battered style is no good. The roasted aspargos didn't look roasted, more like boiled and mushy, not crunch as when it is roasted and it was served in a foam bowl, cold! Service - nice are people , the server was very nice! It took 45 minutes to get the food and it was cold when it came. We were set in a back room without lights, dark room! read more

My husband and I went in for an early dinner. We have nothing but GOOD to say about this establishment!! We live on the other side of Longview so this place was new to us. The staff was so incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. I had to ask if the waitress was an owner due to her great and personal attitude. Found out that most of the full staff had been there for 10-20 years! Everything was clean, the customers were polite and friendly, the food was a great price and it was wonderful!! We will be back again and recommend it to others! On the way out a true cowboy made a point to hold open the door....that was the icing on the cake Thank you to all at Leon's Steakhouse Saloon for a wonderful 36th wedding anniversary!! Our server's name was Jennifer read more

One of the best steaks I have had at a restaurant! Really nice atmosphere! Our waitress was very on top of things and let us know what was popular there! read more

Good and service were great. Prices were very reasonable with large portions. Only downside was the heavy metal music that was rather loud for dinner time. Maybe wait a little later in the evening to turn the volume up. read more

Drove into town and decided to have dinner here. No windows and a steel door - we were a tad bit skeptical but upon entering, WOW! What a place. Food was amazing!! read more

Went there for a Christmas party with our coworkers. Back room was very dark. It took our server 30 minutes to get our drinks. The food was greasy and over done. I ordered a B.L.T. and got a sandwich of bread, mayo, and bacon! read more

Steak was very sub par. Went to the non smoking area and there was no band but the lighting was horrible, we were essentially In a very low light room in the back. There were only two other tables back there eating. We all had steak but it was full of gristle, potatoes were not cooked all the way either. It was our first and last time going there. I suppose if your drinking it probably a decent meal. read more

The STEAK was perfect :) The cheesecake was awesome!!! The service was lacking. They need a smoke free section ! read more

I ordered hamburger steak with fries and a side salad and it was terrific! Salad was perfect and very large. Hamburger steak was 1 lb and perfect! I'm from Oklahoma and would eat here again! read more

If you don't mind the saloon aspect, it's a pretty good place to get steak. I got the lunch portion of the 10 ounce New York strip steak with a baked potato and a Coke. Cost me 20 bucks, which is about right. They did cook it medium rare, which was what I asked for. They also took the sour cream off the baked potato, which I'm not a big fan of sour cream. If I had been feeling froggy, I would've asked for some extra butter to put on top of the steak. But being that this is my first time to go, I wanted to critique the restaurant on the quality of the meat, which was pretty good. Texas Roadhouse might lose my business, if it wasn't for those rolls. read more

I picked this establishment cause the other steak house looks too foo foo. This place from the outside look like a hardcore biker bar, not a steak house. You don't see any windows from the outside or the inside. 21 and over to get in. Is a local steak house. The look can be deceiving, however, the steak is good for the price. The rib eye was juice, but a little salty. The cook had one too many salts shakes on the steak. The side dishes were good. The waitress Alexis was very polite and provide excellent service. The funny thing is been a while since I saw a restaurant that allows smoking. A couple of the patrons were puffing away, like a chimney. Lucky I was sitting at the other end of the restaurant, but you still can smell it. Don't let the appearance fool you. Go have a beer and a steak. read more

Leon's Steakhouse & Saloon - Steakhouses Near Me - Longview, Texas

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If you are looking to go out in Longview look no further. Great atmosphere with a pool hall and a live music section in the back. Star of the show in my opinion is the food. We order four different appetizers and all were very good. For my main I ordered a ribeye steak after hearing good things about it and it lived up to the hype. It wouldn't rank in my top 5 steaks I've ever had but it was really good and cooked perfectly. read more

So you say you like local color? We Leon's is it. The people are super nice. This has to be the hot spot of Longview. At first I thought this is just a cool place to hang out. The parking lot is packed at 8 pm on a Thursday night. The menu has a surprisingly broad selection. I we with the chicken fried chicken and it was fantastic. The breading was light and crispy. I would say the best I have had in a really long time. Next time I'm in Longview this will be my go to spot. read more

Leon's Steakhouse & Saloon - Yum yum. Awesome chicken fried chicken. - Steakhouses Near Me - Longview, Texas

Really top notch steak, that's why you go. The atmosphere is descriptive of the "saloon" moniker. Which is just fine by me. The food is hot and there is plenty of it. If you're more concerned with presentation than quality and taste you'll struggle. I will definitely return for the steaks and cold beer. read more

Decent food for the price. It has an old-school honky-tonk feel. They allow smoking inside which really surprised us. I haven't seen that in years! I was overwhelming at first but we moved to a back table and didn't notice it much after that. Good old country music playing and a very laid back vibe. It was like stepping back in time to 1980-something. Not saying that as a bad thing. We got the 4 app plate for $18 which was chicken bites, mozzarella sticks, jalapeñ ocheese bites & corn fritters. Everything was deep fried and tasty. Nothing was greasy and the oil seemed fresh too. It was good bar food. We did get a cheese burger & chicken fried steak too but honestly after the apps, we weren't hungry anymore and it mostly got left behind. They were ok. We went @ 5pm so we didn't stick around for the live music. read more

Leon's Steakhouse & Saloon - Chicken bites, jalapeño cheese bites, mozzarella sticks & corn fritters. All from the apps selection. - Steakhouses Near Me - Longview, Texas

I did not expect such a good piece of steak. You walk in and it looks like a bar. You can sit in that area, but there are pool tables and smoking in that section. They have a non-smoking section towards the back and we were lucky enough to come during the entertainment starting. The bar area was full of people, but the back was almost empty. We sat down and the waitress was very nice. We placed our order and listened to the music and enjoyed a wonderful meal. I had the New York strip and it was cooked to perfection! I recommend this place if you are in or passing through Longview. read more

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On our way to Dallas, passed by Leon's, decided to stop. So glad we did. Ribeye and grilled pork loin cooked perfectly, seasoned and delicious. Best beans ever! Quick service. Sweetest waitress and talked with several other patrons. Only draw back was the smoke but tolerable. Would definitely return!! read more

Leon's Steakhouse & Saloon - Ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Longview, Texas

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Always great steaks and sides! The servers are all kind and work their tails off! A must when visiting Longview!!!!

They know there steaks are Worth it it's a do over can't Wait to go back and I be bringing friends when we go back to make a nite of it I'm glad our told us about this great place read more

I will definitely recommend eating here at Leon's Steakhouse if you're in the area. The steak was amazing and also the chicken. My server was polite and if you're a thirsty person like me, she kept my drink full. The salad and potato was great My servers name was Jennifer and she was an amazing server! Thanks for a great experience. read more

Leon's Steakhouse & Saloon - Steak & Chicken Bites - Steakhouses Near Me - Longview, Texas

First, the waitress -- I think her name was Jennifer -- was perfectly fine. She was kind and helpful in every way. Second, the food was NOT perfectly fine. The desk clerk at my hotel recommended Leon's Steakhouse. When I arrived, I noticed it was actually Leon's Steakhouse Saloon. When I walked in and my eyes adjusted to the dark, cavelike lighting, I was a little concerned. Looking at the menu, I instantly ruled out buying a steak. I've eaten in a lot of fine dining establishments and what you're paying for there is, partly, the environment, the ambiance. This was more of a roadhouse vibe at Leon's. But it had the fine dining prices. Soooo. . . steak was out and I decided on the salad route, specifically, a Caesar Salad, and asked for some grilled chicken on top. Kind of a standard menu item most anywhere you go, right? What came out of the kitchen was a plate of romaine lettuce + croutons + Parmesan cheese, and three small tubs of "Caesar" salad dressing. With grilled chicken, sliced, on top. Someone I once worked for once told me, "Presentation is everything." Truer words were never spoken. This was not Caesar Salad. It was merely some of the ingredients for a Caesar Salad. And the chicken had been cooked beyond digestion. It was overcooked, dry, and pretty tasteless. For the cook at Leon's Steakhouse Saloon, allow me to enrich your culinary knowledge base. To wit, here's how you do it. Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken Ingredients: * 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts * 1 head of romaine lettuce * 1/2 cup croutons (make your own from scratch, they're better) * 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese * 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice * 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard * 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce * Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste * Anchovies (optional, but they offer a more authentic flavor) Instructions: 1. Start by grilling or pan-searing the chicken breasts until they are cooked through. Season them with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor. Once cooked, let them rest for a few minutes, then slice them into thin strips. 2. While the chicken is resting, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of freshly ground black pepper. If you like, this is where you add the finely chopped anchovies for that classic Caesar flavor. 3. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce leaves. TEAR them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl for mixing. (Slicing is so wrong.) 4. Add the croutons to the bowl with the romaine lettuce. 5. Pour the dressing over the lettuce and croutons, and toss everything together until the leaves are evenly coated. 6. Sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the salad. 7. Finally, top the salad with the sliced chicken breast. 8. Serve your Caesar Salad with Chicken immediately, and if desired, you can add extra Parmesan and croutons on top for garnish. THAT is a Caesar Salad, my friend. And it takes only slightly longer to prepare grilling or sautéing the chicken breasts (2 of them). Only the anchovies are anything approaching a hard-to-find ingredient. Longview may not be the epicenter of fine dining but, certainly, people here deserve better than what I was offered. For a well-prepared Caesar Salad, I've paid more than what Leon's charges for your Ribeye Steak (listed as $35, if I remember correctly) and have gladly paid the price for what turned out to be a transcendent experience. What I was served yesterday wasn't worth the listed price for the salad (without the chicken) -- $8.50 -- by a long shot. Double that for the added dry, overcooked, tough, and bland chicken breast (singular) and you have a meal that can only be called regrettable in the eating. In retrospect, I would have been better off dining at the Cracker Barrel restaurant that the desk clerk offered as an alternative. At least, I could have counted on their consistency. I've NEVER been disappointed at a Cracker Barrel as I was at Leon's Steakhouse Saloon. For a good time in Longview. . . don't visit Leon's. read more

We had the 16 oz Angus Ribeye and it was absolutely amazing! The seasoning was on point, it was juicy and cooked perfectly. Definitely one of the best steaks that we have ever had. We also had the green beans, which also had a great flavor. Just a heads up that they do allow smoking in inside. read more

Be prepared for Local Color: Neon. Suggested attire: Gimme Cap. Attitude; Friendly. Tomb-like windowless exterior (which I thought was limited to the adult entertainment industry) is matched with a silent interior, UNTIL THE MUSIC WAS TURNED ON. Moving from my table to another farthest away from the bar, I found sanctuary. It also was less offensive away fthe cigarette smoking bartender...at least until staff began opening the exit door behind me to through out garbage! Really? Cannot wait until after hours to march through the dining area carrying trash? Happily, I'd arrived early, and chose a Third table where my guest and I enjoyed "spring salads" (romain lettuce with dried out sliced chicken breast). I'll not return. read more

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Great food, service, and atmosphere. It's like stepping back in time, when providing service and quality were priorities!

Looked great. Reviews good, walked in and the place fell silent. Sat down at the bar and said hi. Only grunts in response. Sat there 5 minutes. It was evident I needed to leave. Packed up and left read more

Regardless of what you might read on other reviews, this place is the real deal. Service was great, but the food, . . . . extraordinary! I had the steak, rare, with baked potato, and asparagus, but the real deal is the fries. Fresh cut, with country fried steak dredge. Absolutely superb! Don't avoid this place based on a few negative reviews. The stakes are great, and so are the sides. read more

Leon's Steakhouse & Saloon - a steak and a baked potato - Steakhouses Near Me - Longview, Texas

Good place. Stopped for lunch. We had ribeyes and they were cooked to perfection and we both enjoyed them. The sides were great with large quantities. They allow smoking in the bar but have a non smoking back room. With COVID we ended up in a room by ourselves. The service was fantastic. Even sitting in a back room, we had great service. read more

Stopped in here by chance when the BBQ restaurant we wanted was closed. I'm really glad we did! Super friendly people and excellent food. I had the chicken fried steak and loaded baked potato and both were spot on. It has more of a bar atmosphere than I prefer but it sure didn't detract from anything. Next time I am definitely trying the steak! read more

Other than the smoke, this is a good place to hang out, have a good steak and drink some cold beer.

Steak wasn't cooked right, had to send it back a few times. Got the stuffed jalapeños and they weren't that good at all. Beer was good though. Just good. read more

Stopped off of I-20 not wanting fast food or Cracker Barrel and this was such a DELIGHTFUL surprise! I ordered the NY Strip (which they let me do off of the dinner menu when it was lunchtime) and it was EXCELLENT. VERY nice thick cut and beautifully seasoned and cooked to my preference. My husband ordered the grilled pork, also excellent. We would definitely go back in a heartbeat. Also, compared to Dallas prices for a nice steak, that place is almost worth the drive from Big-D! read more