Before today, I hadn't been to a Texas Roadhouse in over a decade. It's a lot better than I remember. Highly affordable "value steakhouse." Drinks under $5, appetizers under $10, and large-portion meals under $15. Attentive, quick and friendly service. With rising costs being so insane today, there are not a lot of other places that have this much to offer at this price point. We'll be back. We had the rolls, cactus blossom, ribs, and bone-in ribeye. read more

Service was awesome, he was very attentive. Food came quickly even for it being a busy afternoon. Thank you John read more

I think this is my new favorite TX roadhouse location in the DSM area. Our server Noah was so attentive and friendly! He checked on us a lot and made sure our apps came out on time! Our Dallas filets came out perfect! It was tender and exactly the right temperature I wanted it. Wish I took a photo but there will definitely be a next time! read more

We had a wonderful server ( Bayleigh) but our porterhouse was medium on one side and rare on the other . read more

Texas Roadhouse - Porterhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

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The first time we stopped here, they told us it would be over an hour wait so we decided to try it again some other time. They told us about their call ahead seating or waitlist on their app so we tried that the second time around and that worked out much better. The app tells you how long the approximate wait will be so you can put your name on the waitlist and they tell you what time to show up by. That worked out great and we were seated not long after we showed up. My husband and I usually avoid chain restaurants as we feel like the food quality and flavors are usually lacking compared to locally-owned restaurants, but I had a gift card I won from work and wanted to use it up. We really liked that they gave us a basket of hot rolls and cinnamon honey butter to go with it. They tasted really great. I ordered the 12 oz. New York Strip steak and my husband got a slab of ribs. The entrees came with two sides. I got mashed potatoes and a house salad and my husband got apple sauce and mashed potatoes with gravy. The food was decent but there was nothing special about it. I will say, they did a great job of cooking my well done steak without it being hard or dried out but feel like I've had better steak at other places. My husband said his ribs were pretty good but they weren't as fall-off-the-bone tender as some he's had at other places we've been to. Plus, the sauce was kind of bland and not spicy. I was going to give this review three stars but we were both really impressed with the service so I added a 1/2 star. Our waitress came over several times to make sure everything was good and there wasn't anything we needed. Every employee we came in contact with was very friendly and really seemed like they wanted us to enjoy our meal. As we were leaving we passed by three different servers in different areas of the restaurant and they all thanked us for stopping in and wished us a good night. That is something you don't see in most chain restaurants. It was kind of loud in the restaurant but it's a pretty big place with a lot of people in it, so that's not unexpected. The prices are very reasonable for what you get but there wasn't anything noteworthy about the food to tempt me to come back. If you're looking for steak or ribs at a decent price and aren't super picky, you might enjoy this place. For me, I think I would rather stick by my local favorites. read more

Texas Roadhouse - New York Strip Steak with onions - Steakhouses Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

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Monday Night Texas Roadhouse Birthday Dinner with family. It was pretty great! First timer here and didn't know what to expect. It was a packed restaurant for a Monday night 7:00pm. Ordered a couple 6 oz sirloins, Fort Worth Ribeye and a bone in ribeye. Asked for dairy free options and our server was very accommodating. Asked for bread to be without butter and they were happy to serve. Everything was delicious and cooked as expected. We asked our server how the chefs cook their steaks and she knew how to accommodate to our steak redness. Our server was very knowledgeable and excellent. The only part that could have used some work was the check out. It took 40 min to get checked out due to having to wait on our server to get back to us. Total for four adults was $107.xx before gratuity. They honor veterans discount! Other than that it was good. read more

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Beware of foreign objects in your food. Ordered to go American cheese burger had a hard plastic object in it. Poked hole in my mouth. Burger was also well done when medium rare was ordered. read more

Texas Roadhouse - Foreign object in All-American Cheeseburger* - Steakhouses Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

We always join the waitlist to get right in. Service is always great & pretty fast! I usually get the pulled pork dinner or the country fried chicken with white gravy on the side. All their sides are excellent! We love going here for a good comfort meal. In & out with full bellies within an hour! We frequent this location often. Check them out for yourself! Loud busy but friendly atmosphere. read more

This restaurant cannot get a baked potato without burning it . The old potatoes we got with our meal should have to be eaten by the cook that served it. All the cooks have to do is not serve any item they would not eat themself or be proud serving to your grandmother. read more

Texas Roadhouse - Burnt old baked potato without - Steakhouses Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

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Our food was great! Our server, Mom, was awesome. She recommended the Fire Blossom and it was amazing

Hard not to like Texas Roadhouse, the food is always good no matter what you're hungry for they have it, and the rolls and butter are the best! Service is always exceptional, sometimes it can get crowded if you have a big party but otherwise it's a go to favorite! read more

I LOVE this place. There is SUPER good service with constantly good food. So much to choose from! Would highly recommend.

Tues. Jan 13th was my Boyfriend's 79th birthday. He has cancer and just lost his twin brother. I planned a surprise bday party for 12. I informed the host 4 times and asked if I could be seated 10 min prior. 8 of the 12 were there. He needed to ask Jeff. Jeff, the manager took me back to where our table would be, said I could decorate one table and the couple next would be leaving and the table would be pulled up. I went back and noticed the table pulled up and misunderstood that we needed to ck in again. Jeff, the manager came over and in front of a group of professionals, told me 3 times that this isn't a free for all and I need to follow the rules. He scolded me like a child in front of everyone. It was embarrassing and demeaning. There are 12 of us and many of our friends that will not go there again. He could have pulled me aside and said something like "I am sorry, we must have had a little misunderstanding but it is okay, we have it handled" Instead he said, next time you will need to follow the rules (Again in front of the table with my terminally ill partner for his bday) I would give a zero but couldn't. Vicki DeLaria read more

The Texas Roadhouse in Johnston has gone way downhill.Servers that don't want to be there, slow service at 2:30 in the afternoon,and food only the flies like and there were plenty of flies . The baked potato my wife was served was not fit to eat . We spoke to the manager and he agreed the flies were bad and the potato was not for human consumption. He did remove 1/2our bill but the flies were worse than a picnic. Wow lots needs to be done to get better. read more

Texas Roadhouse - Sad baked potato served to my wife. - Steakhouses Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

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Update review. Food this visit was cooked exactly as we had ordered. Server Cynthia was spot on and attentive. read more

Texas Roadhouse - 16 oz USDA Choice Sirloin - Steakhouses Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

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Tim, the managing partner along with the staff we interacted with could benefit from additional training and customer service. We had physically challenged individual and they treated us like 2nd class citizens. I could never in good conscious reccomend this business. They are a black eye in the restaurant business. This incident took place on Saturday August 17th, 2024. read more

We'll we were welcomed into Texas Roadhouse sat with no rolls unlike normal even though we saw some ready. The server tried her best but our drinks were left empty and We finally got our food and I had a metal shaving that cut my mouth in my potatoes but we still got charged full price. Pretty disappointed and will be going to the Altoona location instead from here on out. The manager never spoke to us about the item in my food or even apologized about what happened. read more

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We come out here often if we can make it early. The steaks are wonderful which is why it can be a challenge to get in. If you get there past five pm plan on waiting. We try to get there as close to 4 as possible, the rolls are fresh & hot. The staff are attentive & always have a smile. The Johnston location has fried mushrooms! As usual a great meal! read more

Texas Roadhouse - Fried mushrooms - Steakhouses Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

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Service 5 Stars. I always receive excellent service at this chain. I was counting on my past experiences tonight. I was traveling for business alone. I hadn't eaten much for the last couple days while on the road and really wanted a good meal. I considered take out and eating in my hotel. Instead, I decided to go eat at the restaurant alone and sit with my anxiety and self consciousness as my dinner partner. I was seated at the end of the bar. The bartenders were so kind and attentive. I immediately felt welcome. The steak was perfect "medium." I'm so glad I decided to eat "in person" as a party of one. Highly recommend. Thank you! read more

The rolls be burnt. the tendies be bussin. I be full. AND MY KOBABS CAME WITH THE STICK weirdos... :)

Anyone who follows me knows that I love Texas Roadhouse. I like my steak a particular way, and Texas Roadhouse is very consistent everywhere I go. I always order their Bone-in Ribeye, Pittsburgh style (charred on the outside while the inside stays medium or rare). My coworkers and I sat at the bar and imagine my horror when I was told by the bartender that they do not do Pittsburgh style at this location because "they do not have the pan needed to that here". Wait, what? "Pan"? He said it with such confidence, and he was truly a nice guy, so I just ordered something else. I even showed him my previous photos from other TR locations, but he insisted they couldn't do it. We ate there 3 nights in a row. 2nd night, I just ordered their burger. Very good, but not what I really wanted. 3rd night, I just asked the waitress if she could ask the kitchen if they could do a Pittsburgh Style Ribeye for me, and she came back with a "sure, no problem!" Below was the result. I was too nervous to get the Bone-in, but it was delicious as always. TR, make sure your bartender knows what Pittsburgh Style is, please. read more

Texas Roadhouse - Ribeye Pittsburgh Style Medium - Steakhouses Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

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Jacob was an amazing server, deserves a huge raise!!! One of the best server experiences I've ever had. Would 100% come back just for the service! read more

Jacob is awesome!!!!! He is the best server ever. He was very attentive and got us everything we needed. We love him!!! The food was good, too. read more

First of all the employees at the establishment tried to seduce my friend( a division 1 baseball commit) with someone's Snapchat first of all when we walked in. An unattractive female In my opinion. They then proceeded to give me an underwhelming and under seasoned piece of meat. Not good really disappointed in you guys at Texas Roadhouse. It reminded me of when I lost my first ever fortnite win due to the storm. It absolutely killed my mood. All these things accumulate to one star in my book. Ribeye Steak freaking blows. read more

I've visited this location several times for takeout orders. Always great food and service.

We waited for an hour to get cold food. The manager offered to "throw the steaks back on the grill". Absolutely not the one peace I eat was chewy already. What a joke. read more

Good is great but this place is crazy busy! We always order take out and eat at home.

Best Ribeye I've had for a long time. Sat at the bar. Staff was friendly and engaged. Sides (green beans with bacon and steamed broccoli were delicious). I'll go back. read more

Who can complain about this place?? Honestly, it's a solid stand in. The food is consistent - you know what you're getting when you walk into this place. Good steak, great sides, and let's be honest --- we're all here for the yeast rolls with their delicious sweet butter. I didn't hide a few in my jacket just so the server could bring another basket . . . or maybe I did. I've never had my steak cooked other than expected here. Know how to order your steak and you shouldn't have a problem. The servers do a great job of clarifying how you ordered the steak just in case you aren't sure. And isn't the random dancing in the restaurant just so much fun??? Honestly other chains do this too, but the servers actually look like they're having fun here. Cold beer, delicious steak, yeast rolls from heaven -- what else could be desired!?! read more

Texas Roadhouse - Petite Sirloin - Steakhouses Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

I'm not sure what practices are done in the back as far as cleanliness, but I have found foreign objects in the rolls twice now in the last couple of years. We only really go once or twice a year, so I feel like that says a lot. The first time, there was a piece of a bag that the management said was from the flour bag they had cut open. The second time was a hair baked into the roll. I'm not too inclined to go back anymore. I get that it's busy and a major restaurant, but we go to other places and haven't had the constant issues like this restaurant. read more

Looking for an inexpensive steak dinner? This is a good option, but you'll likely need to be patient, lucky, or go during an off-time! We arrived around 5 PM on a Wednesday and were surprised at how busy they already were. We did get a table, but shortly after we arrived there was a wait to get in. Prices are very reasonable, and our service was very good - pleasant, efficient, and friendly. We were a group of 3 - my wife and I each got the 6 oz. sirloin, which as it turns out is part of the early dining special which we didn't even check out on the back page of the menu! It's a bargain at $8.99 for the steak; heck, at the regular price of $10.99 it's also a good deal. For our sides we had in total a baked potato, sweet potato, green beans, and corn, all of which were good - just what you'd expect. The other diner in our party got the 11 oz. sirloin, which he ordered rare. He was very pleased with the temperature of the steak. He got corn and steak fries, which he enjoyed. It had been a while since we'd been to a Texas Roadhouse, but they still have the hot, fresh rolls with the tasty honey cinnamon butter and with a bucket of in-shell peanuts on the table to munch on while you're waiting for your food. The atmosphere is a bit loud at times, especially when there is a birthday or a dance taking place, but it's all in good fun. There's something on the menu for almost everyone, and you can size out your steak to satisfy your appetite. read more

We originally joined the wait list around 3:30 on a saturday, but then realized all of our party could not be there till 6, so I rejoined the wait list at around 5:20. When we arrived, the hostess was nice and found us on the list and said we would be the next big party to be seated, which was fine by us, we went and sat and waited like everyone else. Then when we are called to be seated, the Manager at the desk was snarky and rude, he told me..you cant join the list at 3 and then show up at 6 and expect to be seated! He said this to me in front of our whole party. I explained to him what I had did and that the app says if you change your mind on the time you do not have to do anything (as in, there was no option to cancel the earlier time). Just plain rude! I will not return, i was being called out for something out of my control, and I was perfectly nice with this man. read more

Texas Roadhouse is one of my favorite chains, for one reason: consistency. There are certain things that I've come to expect when I walk into a Texas Roadhouse: Good service? Check. Good value? Check. Perfectly prepared steak? Well... this is the only place where I have to ding this restaurant. My 8 ounce sirloin was cooked medium rare, as I asked. But, they didn't give it a chance to rest before serving. All the steaks at our table had a pool of red juices underneath them, as all the juices started to spill out. This tells me that it wasn't just a mistake on my steak, but the way that they prepare steaks here. If it sounds like I'm making a big deal about one thing, consider that this is the absolute most important thing when I go to a steakhouse: the quality of the steak that I have. If I ever do come to this particular restaurant again, I'll ask if they can rest of the steak before they serve it. read more

I'm sorry, but no matter when I come the food is always good. Of course I don't switch it up to much but from the moment we walk in it's a up beat atmosphere, lots of food and pleasant people. Tonight the sirloin was spot on! Rare, perfect, fries extra crispy and bread with ranch delicious. Thanks for the leftovers! See ya next time. read more

Texas Roadhouse - Leftovers are always awesome - Steakhouses Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

It is chain restaurant, but it's one of my go to places for a decent priced steak meal. You can't beat a ribeye steak and two sides for 15.99! Plus the bread with cinnamon butter is delicious. Blooming onion is pretty good and cheap here too. Service has always been fast and consistent. Be prepared to wait if you come during dinner time. read more

Me and my boyfriend went here on his birthday 8/4/21, approximately 3pm. We got a couple of sirloin steak and shrimp combos, he got a long Island ice tea and I got the new keylime pie margarita. The next day after leaving the restaurant and a full day of fun we both got severely sick, I was on the toilet for a few hours I came down with a stomach illness along with my boyfriend as well! We were so sick and miserable must of been the stomach flu bad! So I came and left this review to let everyone know to be cautious and that we will not be returning here again to eat especially after spending 80 dollars with a bunch of left over we can't eat anymore and food poisoning. read more

Texas Roadhouse - Food poisoning - Steakhouses Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

If you are looking for that All-American perfectly cooked steak that melts in your mouth AND affordable . . . Texas Roadhouse is the place! This place is usually packed with a long wait time . . . We visited on a Saturday around 2PM and was immediately seated, and the restaurant, to our surprise, was not overly loud like it normally is. I ordered the medium rare Prime Rib perfectly cooked and served with au ju and raw horseradish sauce . . . Delish!!! The entree came with 2 sides from a great list of options & soft tasty dinner rolls accompanied by honey butter . . . All for $17.99 and the meal was enough for two, which allowed for a wonderful leftover meal the next day! I also opted for the upsell of sauteed mushrooms and onions which were a bit on the salty side, but enjoyable. We also ordered the Cactus Blossom which was a delightful appetizer that can definitely be shared between 3+ hungry adults! If you are looking for amazing steak, Texas Roadhouse does not disappoint! Bon Apetit! read more

Texas Roadhouse - Cactus blossom! A great appetizer to share! Perfectly battered yet not over-powering the onion! - Steakhouses Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

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There is no possibility of negative stars because id give it minus 5. Waited on call ahead for an hour then hour for order delivered to table to have the bone in rib eye well done when ordered medium rare. Took 22 minutes for new steak and refused it as rest of party was done eating. Manager offered to let me take home only to see she gave a partial discount on the dinner. BOGUS! I notified the server the kitchen messed with her income and left $1 tip ate the steak at home today and was completely no seasoning whatsoever. Des Moines needs a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse this is a joke. Id be better off driving to The Port at Lake Panorama read more

Texas Roadhouse - Worst service and bone in rib eye ever - Steakhouses Near Me - Johnston, Iowa

Good service, Ashley was our server. Music so loud you couldn't hold a conversation. Call ahead seating really didn't help, we did get seated about 45 minutes after our requested time. Waters and pop were kept filled, alcoholic drinks were very weak, mine was supposed to be made with Malibu, but you couldn't taste anything but OJ. I gave up after 2 tries. Meat was cut thick, even the 6oz sirloin was juicy and tender. House salad pretty good. Seems to attract a lot of older couples and young families which was fine. No bringing in Birthday cakes either. They don't offer much for appetizers or desserts either. We had a party of 18 split over 3 big booths. The seating is crammed together. The prices were cheap, I guess that's the draw, the warm rolls would be better with real butter. read more

Went in at 1130 on a Saturday. They were pretty busy already. We were seated right away, but they have a pretty big waiting area with seating. It looks like they must have expanded it, because I don't remember it being that big before. We were greeted by Agusta right away, and had drinks shortly after that. My god daughter had a Hurrican margarita and it tasted pretty darned good, better than my water. I ordered the 8oz sirloin, salad with honey mustard and green beans. The steak was cooked to my requested medium rare, green beans had good flavor, the salad has lots of good toppings on top. I didnt try the rolls, but they looked good. we split a pickle chips, not the best I've had but still good. Bathroom was in decent shape. they have paper towels and the door pushes out, so no need for a paper towel on the way out, scored bonus points there. Overall it was a good visit. read more