Every Texas Roadhouse I have ever eaten at is excellent and this location is no different. Ate here Sunday night and the food and service was impeccable. Texas Roadhouse is for sure one of the best chain restaurants in the country....For the review complaining about the wait staff not informing the customers that mushrooms and onions cost extra...how about you read the menu. It says it clear as day. If you can't afford mushrooms and onions on your steak don't go out and eat. Does the wait staff have to tell you that steak needs to be chewed as well? read more

I did not read up much about this companies origins but it sure as hell did not start in Texas or even in a steakhouse. Maybe someone trying to recapture a trip to Texas they took 20 years ago for a week and sharing that awwwthentic Texas taste with the world. Another strike against good food in Northern Monmouth Co. Visit #1- few weeks after their grand opening. We went for lunch and there was a decent crowd, no wait (yay) Every team member seemed to have some sort of script to tell customers. Going on and on about their bread and famous sides and steaks, etc etc. I guess it creates a friendly atmosphere, good on them, whatever. The fresh baked rolls follow you to your table which I thought was nice, they are sweet rolls lightly buttered served with cinnamon butter which was surprisingly delightful. Servers seemed enthusiastic and sincere (as it turns out, that's the only good thing going for this place, the front of house staff) . Country music blaring overhead. Server takes our drink order and goes over her script. No specials mentioned but I don't think they have em anyway. Quick glance at drink menu, basic Bud Miller Coors and a bunch of fruity stuff that belongs at Fridays. (Voice in my head) "hey, you're at Texas Road House, TEXAS, get a Shiner Bock you daft bastard." (me) I'll take a Shiner Bock,.. server has never heard of it and they don't have it, (me) how about a Lone Star? Nope. So two institutional TX beers not @ the TEXAS Roadhouse, I knew this was a bad idea. I order an Amstel, more Country music. Menu is big but not overwhelming, center page is their steaks, flanked by chicken, burgers, sandwiches and some seafood. As for the steak, all the cuts you would expect to see but I was going for lighter fare so I ordered the oven roasted chicken, wife got the "BBQ" chicken sandwich. Music gets louder (it was at an obnoxious level to begin with) and all the servers, bus staff, expediters, etc start line dancing. For f9&ks sake, its 2 in the afternoon. The line dancing goes on for a minute, most of the staff don't seem to thrilled with having to do it, I was embarrassed to watch (this seemed to happen every 30 minutes). Everyone then returns to their posts then more Country music. FOOD! Presentation is cafeteria-esque (its a "steakhouse" I don't expect pretty) half roasted chicken was swimming in a 1/4" of juice that nearly sloshed onto my lap when placed in front of me. The sweet potato I got was loaded with marshmallows and roasted to perfection, apple sauce was from a can. Wife's "BBQ" sandwich looked lifeless and uninspired. Roasted Chicken: Rubber skin, the exact polar opposite of crispy and miles away from any oven roasted chicken I have ever had. Seasoning was so freaking salty it overpowered anything else they used. Center was nuclear hot, I am pretty sure this came from a microwave. Beyond terrible. "BBQ" Chicken Sandwich: the sauce was pretty weak, Stubbs has this stuff beat. Not bad but not good, really just a dull sandwich. Also, why is there no BBQ sauce on the tables?! If they are so proud of it, why hide it? So overall first impression; miles away from anything authentic in terms of atmosphere, tired "Texas-y" decor and no one listens to that much freaking Country, change it up, PLEASE. Food bland, service was good. VISIT #2- I swore I would never be back but I can't call a place terrible if I only try it once, this time, lets go for some steak! Better yet, the f^9k up free prime rib. Once again, servers and front of house staff are awesome, inviting and willing to go the extra mile. Music, still Country, but whatever. Apparently though things get extra Texas sized crazy when its your birthday.... they wheel out a saddle, round up some workers, sit the guest on the saddle and scream at everyone to clap, cheer yada yada its embarrassing but its unique, fun if you are with a group of friends half in the bag or 8 years old. I order a 12oz prime rib, medium rare, it comes out just a tad over well done, server immediately recognizes there is an issue and offers to take it back without me asking (this is the first time in my life I have ever sent food back). Manager brings me back a medium-ish cooked steak and apologizes profusely. I am cool with medium, but what a sad sad cut. It was not 12oz, barely 10 and it was mostly fat. The few good pieces were not bad but were salty, once again the crust was just salt, any herbs used were unrecognizable. There was a slight mesquite tang which was unexpected but actually kind of nice. The roasted sweet potato (sans marshmallows) was awesome and my little one seemed to enjoy her chicken tenders. In closing, yes I realize that not every restaurant is made to cater to everyone, some people enjoy the song and dance that chains use to be "unique." I just don't get this place and that's fine, there are better places for those who want a good cut of beef in this area. read more

Not trying to ruin a reputation but today's meal was a bit unsatisfying, the meal took quite a bit to reach us at the bar maybe 30 some odd minutes. I ordered an 8 ounce filet at medium it came out well, and as for my partners food she ordered a 6 ounce sirloin at med and it came out at a solid medium rare. The sides were hot and she warned us the plate was hot which indicated it probably stood in the window under a heat lamp for an excess amount of time. Either that or my partners steak had to be remade and my filet was sitting in the window. The filet was comped but it was a disappointing experience. Hoping to come back at a later date as other experiences had been decently pleasant. read more

This place is really good. Second time I've been to one. (First time in old bridge ) and the food does not disappoint. Good quality food at good prices. Chilly cheese fries are awesome the fried pickles were really good and the steaks cooked perfectly. Not to mention the fresh baked bread and cinnamon butter is out of this word. To compare this place to a Fridays would be a crime! The food here is actually edible, Fridays would be a Wednesdays bag lunch of Sundays worst leftovers. And this would be a Friday night on the town. But enough about that. If you want good food and good service with big heart, this is the place for you. read more

One of my favorite places. If you like great comfort food in a super casual atmosphere this place is for you. We usually go for the Steak (smothered with mushrooms & onions) chicken combo or ribs, mashed or sweet potatoes, garden salad. The best thing are the rolls!! Enjoy :-) read more

Awesome place! Been here twice already and both the food and the service have been phenomenal. The meat was high quality and juicy and their sides are delicious. Met the manager today as well and he was super friendly. Its a great experience at a very reasonable price. I will be back many more times! And one more thing since a few people talked about wait times- I went twice with no reservations and never had to wait. read more

I'll like not return to this Texas Roadhouse and probably never go to a Texas Roadhouse again if it's up to me. I decided to check out this location which opened up fairly recently next door to my local Chilis. Whilst out with some friends, on our way to Chilis, someone suggested we try the new 'place' (Texas Roadhouse) rather than our normal place (Chilis). We all agreed, but it was a pretty bad decision. I've never been to a Texas Roadhouse before my visit, so I wasn't accustomed to some of their 'traditions.' The wait staff was nice enough and seemed to go the extra mile to make everyone feel welcome and really push the whole 'friendly atmosphere' vibe, but something about that was not on. It's like when a friend tells you how happy they are for you over and over again to the point you know they aren't actually happy for but they are just trying to convince themselves they are; that's what the atmosphere feels like at Texas Roadhouse. They cram the fun, friendly atmosphere so far down your throat you want to gag. About 10 minutes into our visit something strange happened, something no one in our party was expecting. All of a sudden the wait staff gathered and started doing some sort of cowboy dance. We all thought this was strange, having never experienced it before, but the worst part about it was that the wait staff will literally dance right in front of your table, no matter what you are doing. It's an incredibly awkward experience. We had one waiter dancing so close to us that it felt passive aggressive. Fast forward another 10 minutes and we spot a waitress standing on an empty table as she loudly proclaims that it is another guest's birthday. They start a chant which ends in a group 'yee haw.' This really wasn't so bad, since it seemed to make a kid's day (that or the father was just trying to mortify her) but it happened again 8 minutes later. There's nothing wrong with birthday celebrations, but I am not a huge fan of trying to get the whole entire restaurant involved. Now on to the food. To be fair, the atmosphere obviously isn't for me, but I think some people might enjoy the random line dancing and big birthday celebrations, especially people with young children, but my real issue with this place was their food. I really can't remember going out to eat and having such poor quality food that I actually didn't eat it. That's most likely because I tend to choose stuff I know I will like and I did that here, but it turns out some restaurants can even make the simplest of things taste really, really bad. I started with the complementary rolls. They tasted weird, like they had honey on them or something, never had a roll taste like that. Some people might like it and they're free, so no points off for that. For a starter I got their version of an awesome blossom. It was terrible, I couldn't eat it; like the roll, I tasted some sort of secret ingredient that just ruins such a simple dish. I saw other people in the restaurant enjoying their awesome blossoms so I am not sure if I got a dud or everyone else just didn't mind terribly tasting food. There was a very large gap between the time we got our starters and our entrees. The place looked like it was pretty full, but nothing crazy. I guess all that dancing must make stuff move a little slower there. After a while we got our entrees. I got a burger, it was nothing special. In fact I would rather have a 5 guys burger than what they served. The bun has some sort of greasy stuff on it; it looked shiny. I reckon it might something similar as to what they put on their complimentary rolls. If I was judging the place solely on their burger I would give it 2 stars. It was tasty enough to eat, but not good enough to return for, but the french fries that came with it were inedible. They call them steak fries and they put some seasoning on it (Old Bay or something) that makes them taste a bit on the repulsive side. Everyone in my party had similar experience, to the point we thought that perhaps the waiter who was passive aggressively dancing in front of our table messed with our food because he heard us cracking jokes about the dancing, but that's probably unlikely. It's a lot more likely that the place just doesn't make very good food. Texas Roadhouse just isn't for me. The food is bad and the atmosphere is very quirky. I've been to Texas and it's nothing like this place. read more

Service: Service is great, manager extremely caring and welcoming. Treat customer with much respect. Food: food is well prepared and delivered very quick. Portion is very small Drink: best margarita Price: high Noise: music too loud read more

Been here a few times. Always good. THIS time my friend's baked potato was charcoal black!!?? They burned it and served it. Are you kidding me? Someone else delivered it, not out server John. Right away a shift manager happened to stop by. My friend sent it back saying if you wouldn't eat it don't give it to me. I never saw anything so burnt in my life. I can't believe they actually sent it out of the kitchen. And it's not that the place was a hundred percent packed either we ate at 5 o'clock on a Friday night. This shift manager was still all smiles and I'll take it back not even said I'm sorry that that happened. We got more apologies for my server John who was wonderful and checked on us constantly even before that incident. He said I'm going to suggest they take your baked potato off the bill. Well, they didn't. read more

Texas Roadhouse - Potato ws charcoal black!? Burned/servd it. Some1 els deliverd it, not our servr John. Shift mgr (gal) took it-NO APOLGIES FRM MGR. Done - Steakhouses Near Me - Holmdel, New Jersey

Great place to take the family. Service was on point and they went out of their way to please the kids. Food was fast and inexpensive. Can get crowded very quickly, go early! Birthday celebrations are great. read more

At first I was a bit unsure as to whether I would be served quality meat or a 5$ steak. Thankfully, I was given a very well cooked slice of meat, served by the most enthusiastic waiter I have met to this day. He was so engaging with my entire family old and young altogether. The fun and light atmosphere created by the service and food alike was very accommodating and I recommend it for all groups: families, couples, and friends. P.S: they have a variety of screens for whenever there is a big game on. read more

Love this place! Brian the bartender surprisingly always remembers me even though I have only been in a few times. I get a petite filet with broccoli and a sweet potato for under $20! The place is always very consistent! read more

The in-house butchered 12 oz NY Strip for less than $20 made it worth the trip. Plus, the servers were top notch. It's a third of the price of a "white table cloth" steak house because the sides while inadequate, were thrown in. The warm dinner rolls which had so much sugar they reminded of a glazed doughnut, were served with butter that had brown sugar added. read more

This place used to be so good. I raved about it to work friends. We went last night. My sirloin was good. The fish was ok. But my friends pulled pork was dry and so was the other ribeye. My sweet potato was so undercooked I couldn't eat it. They did comp the ribeye but I didn't even say anything about the potato. My drink Texas peach fuzz was like having a non alcoholic drink. Sadly disappointed in this visit. read more

Awful burgers for three of us - you have the option of ordering "pink" or "not pink", i ordered not pink and it came out black as coal. I returned it and again burger came out well done. The kids meal of grilled chicken and mashed potatoes was actually good and better than any of the adult burgers. We sat in the bar area that was loaded with flat screens however each tv had on the same game. read more

Right from the start I knew I would like this place. The peanuts and bread is a good first start. We had a pulled pork appetizer and it was great. The sauce was amazing. We had a good steak and salad, Our service was also great! The steak fries were amazing too. We would go back here. read more

Appetizer consisted of mushy, pre-frozen shrimp drowned in butter.Ribs had a layer of fat below the skin & the fries were soggy. Presentation was terrible with a too-small plate, meant to make the order look bigger, & all the food piled on top of each other so the fries were covered in barbecue sauce. Under this mess were the hand wipes. Steak was so-so, certainly not steakhouse quality. I admit to being a foodie but I think it was the only restaurant I've ever been to where I actually pushed the dish away after a few bites. read more

From the atmosphere the food it is all amazing. Drinks were as great as they looked. Service was helpful, patient and didn't hesitate when we asked about the menu and what their favorite was. The way they do their birthday celebrations are one of a kind and I can't wait to bring some of my friends there for their birthday when they never been to a Texas Roadhouse before. I will continue to recommend this place for everything they do for their customer base. read more

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For a chain restaurant the food and service is actually quite good. The one star rating is due to the moths and other insects, perhaps a roach? that joined us for dinner. This needs to be addressed immediately. read more

I like the casual atmosphere and the booths were comfortable. It was very crowded when we ate there on Saturday night. We called ahead to put our name on the list to avoid a long wait and we only had to wait 10 minutes. The waitress told us they bake their own bread and make all of the sides fresh in house. The bread on the table came with a cinnamon butter spread which was very good. We ordered grilled Shimp for an appetizer which was very good. It was nicely seasoned. The shrimp came out on a skewer and 3 plates was enough for 4 of us, but if you're really hungry you should get your own or order additional appetizers. We didn't want to spoil our appetites before our steaks came. They let you pick your own steak at the door if you want or you can just order off of the menu like we did. I had the Dallas Filet which is a Filet Mignon. I got the 12oz which wasn't even listed on the menu, so if you don't see a size steak you want just ask and they might accommodate. Others in my party got the T-bone porterhouse, USDA sirloin, and the filet medallions. Everyone really enjoyed their steaks. Every steak was cooked perfectly to how we wanted it. I got my medium rare and it was very tender. None of us really liked the mushrooms and onions that came with the steak. We all had them put it on the side so we didn't have to eat it. I did not like their green beans side dish because it had some kind of dressing on it that made it too sweet. The prices are also very good. The steaks are all reasonably priced. Overall, we enjoyed dinner and would come back again. read more

sean was an excellent, prompt, and communicative server. he let us know why the drinks were taking long, when our food was about to come out, and notified us about the problems with the beer line. his politeness was only outmatched by his knowledge of the menu. sean really made our night a success. read more

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We waited a month since this place opened and from another experience at the Sayreville Location we have found this food chain has no clue on how to cook a steak. Prime rib ordered Medium Rare came out medium well. The steak was completely salted and the meat was not that good. The ribs were dry. The bread did taste good but was loaded with sugar. The sweet potato and veggies were full of butter and we asked for it plain. It's highly unlikely we will return to another Texas Road House for a Steak. I would classify this as a burger and beer joint. $23 for the steak had better at a local diner for $12. read more

A few problems here. First, they cannot cook steak fries! Always overcooked when I ask for no salt. Just awful. Second, the waiters and waitresses do not tell customers that it costs more money if they want mushrooms and onions. Third, the waiters and the waitresses do not check on the customers throughout the meals. Finally, the prices have gone up for no good reasons. read more

Food was delicious , I had the chicken fries streak and mashed potatoes , Joey P is probably the best server you can ask for at any establishment , quick with the food and drinks ! 10/10 ask for Joey P and you will not be disappointed . read more

So in June I was in NJ for work. I went to the Texas Roadhouse and the 20 oz beast was once again selected from behind glass. It was AWESOME as expected. The whole meal and experience was once again great Go there. Pick your steak. Have a great time read more

It's getting worse every time I go. The last visit I went I have told myself, that's it. This will be my last visit to this restaurant although I just live across the street. Every single steak we ordered was way over cooked. Chef, we are not here for beef jerky! I ordered midium rare! It came in as well done! It is very disappointed! read more

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Waited to be seat(about 30 minutes- but it's a Saturday evening @6:30pm when we got here) but once we were seated, everything was prompt, drinks within minutes of seating, food was quick to come out & was delicious. I had sirloin, mashed & veggies while my hubby had the rib & steak combo with loaded mashed & applesauce. Steak was cooked perfectly! Our server, Erin was very nice & checked on us often. We shared the big ol' brownie for dessert. Definitely recommend (this was our 3rd time here & each time it's been great!) read more

Call in ahead of time. However After we arrived still waiting for one hour to sitting in. Service is very slow, no food at our table till half hour later. Very disappointed read more

Been back 4 times now, and I'll keep this short and sweet. Everything has been perfect each time. Food has gotten better and better. New Waiters and Waitresses I've met each time, EACH being amazing, attentive and just awesome. Cost remains the same so I always know what I'm going for. They seem to give me a little more food each time. I think there's some secret plan to kill me by feeding me more and more. If so, I'm OK with this. Over all? If I could rate it higher? I'd give this place a 10/5 stars. Love you Texas Roadhouse. You have a regular customer of me now. read more

Typical chain restaurant atmosphere. Just imagine a generic Texas theme. We started with some frozen margarita drink thing, it was okay. Nothing special. then we moved on to appetizers, we had fried pickles and the sampler. Both were average. You do get complimentary dinner rolls, which is nice. They were pretty good. For the entree I got the ribs. Maybe it was because I had been on two brewery tours before we got there and then I had a drink there, but the ribs were incredible. I've had more than a few people tell me about them and they sure didn't disappoint. My friend had pulled pork and said it was a little cold so not everyone was completely happy. I'd say, overall, nothing really stood out besides the ribs. Go, try it out, make your own decision. read more

The food here was good. The price isn't bad but if you add adult drinks and depending on how many it be a little on the high side. I went on Father's Day 2016 it was crowded but no wait and they didn't rush us for our table. I would definitely be back read more

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I've been to Texas Roadhouse a few times and was always happy with the food and service. However, my last visit on Tuesday, October 23 was not so great. Our waiter forgot to ask what we wanted to drink until I ordered an iced tea and my husband asked for beer. He brought my iced tea, which tasted like water, but had to be reminded to bring the beer. The Caesar salad could've had a little more dressing on it. We ordered steak, one medium rare and one medium and they gave us each the others. I asked for mashed potatoes as a side and was given french fries but they brought me the mashed potatoes right away. Not the best night at Holmdel, NJ restaurant. read more

Texas Roadhouse has good margaritas and their appetizer platter is the bomb! Everything else is ehhhh.

Food was well prepared and presented fresh. Wait time for seating was about fifteen minutes. I bought the full rack of ribs and thoroughly enjoyed the meal, which I had with fully dressed sweet potatoes and corn. My wife ordered the six oz sir loin medium; tasted well done when I sampled it. Her broccoli was big in the small bowl it arrived in, making it hard to salt. We received hot rolls and honey butter when seated, as well as salted roasted peanuts in the shell. Our waitress was pleasant but a bit more of a salesman on the beer size upgrade and reorder. She also neglected to bring water until we asked twice. The on tap list of beers could be seriously improved. Kane Head High would be a fine local choice found at quality restaurants in the area. read more

The sirloin is consistently cooked to my order. Bartenders always friendly and fun. The Early Dine is the best deal on route 35, IMHO.

I have been to many different locations of this restaurant and I think this is one of the better locations. The service seemed a bit on the slower side but everyone was friendly and nice. I really like their cactus blossom and sirloin steaks. Their rolls and spread usually fill me up before my food comes out though. read more

Food was good but the staff is misinformed regarding allowing customers to pick their own steaks. It has happened a few times to me at this location which makes me think management might have something to do with this issue. read more

After all this time finally got around to trying this place. we stopped in for lunch so neither of us went with anything too big like a steak or ribs. That will have to wait for the next time which there will definitely be! As soon as we were seated, they brought fresh rolls with sweet butter to the table. The rolls were very good. Started off with fried pickles for an app. Nice portion and they were pretty good along with the ranch sauce they gave us on the side. I had the steak tips with mushrooms and onions with mashed potatoes and a side of smothered steak fries. Wife had the smothered chicken. The steak tips were cooked medium just as I asked for. The mashed were pretty good. Smothered chicken had a nice flavor and a good portion. Let me add that they know how to serve a beer here! I was asked if I wanted a mug which I did and it was cold a frosty!! We both enjoyed our meals enough to want to come back for more, but A real standout here was the service. Our server Patty was nothing short of great. Friendly and helpful, she made it even more enjoyable. We were then visited by a manager Jenn. Again, very friendly and made things that much better. Looking forward to our next visit where I can see a steak in my future!! read more

This place is amazing! Love the atmosphere. The steaks are great, I got the 6 oz sirloin which costs about $10 bucks and it comes with two sides. The salad is huge, don't fill up on it gotta leave room for the steak. The rolls and cinnamon butter are so delicious, it's dangerous! Can't get enough of them. Staff here super friendly. Great service. This place is one of our favs! read more

Texas Roadhouse - The rolls are delicious!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Holmdel, New Jersey

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Wow. Just... wow. Texas Roadhouse has Texas sized comfort food portions that are almost impossible to finish for a first timer. I've never been to Texas so I can't comment on the authenticity of the decor but it was loud, noisy, and friendly inside. The staff has a line dance they do when a specific song is played over their system. I can't imagine having to do it all the time but the staff was enthusiastic and smiling as they did their duty. Our waitress was very nice and recommended several dishes. I had the frozen margarita which I could not finish but definitely appreciated. The complimentary rolls came with cinnamon butter which was hard to put down. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and the overall experience. read more