On 2/2/2026, I dined at Texas Roadhouse. I chose their restaurant because they were doing a benefit in which all the proceeds would go to the American Tinnitus Association. The benefit was also held to honor the legacy of the restaurant's founder, Kent Taylor.
The parking lot at the South Lindbergh location was somewhat difficult to navigate for two reasons: they were busy and there was still a lot of snow on the ground in the St. Louis area. My advice is to get there before the dinner rush hour.
Most of my experience was positive except for the table size. If you are a party of one, you can expect to be seated in one of their small booths. The tabletop is cluttered with condiments, menus, and advertisements for specialty drinks like their mocktails.
Even though they were busy, my wait for a table was less than five minutes. My server was attentive and acknowledged me within a minute of my being seated.
The meal started with rolls that have a honey butter glaze on the outside. They are served with cinnamon butter. The butter itself adds to what would otherwise be an ordinary dinner roll.
I ordered water and coffee. Kudos to my server for asking me if I wanted lemon with my water. That hardly ever happens. Coffee was strong, but not bitter.
For my first side, I chose a house salad with Caesar dressing. I was informed that all salad dressings are made in-house. The tomatoes were fresh. They used a variety of lettuce, so it wasn't all iceberg lettuce. The croutons had just the right amount of crunch. In addition, the salad had a nice blend of shredded cheese, red cabbage, and carrots.
For an appetizer, I ordered fried pickles. They were lightly battered but a little on the salty side. This is something I'm very picky about--I'd rather have other spices like pepper than salt on my food. They were still tasty. When I go back, however, I'll make it a point to order a different appetizer.
The fried pickles are served with either a basic ranch dressing or a thousand island-based sauce that has some kick to it. Both are good, but I prefer the latter.
I did have ample time to finish my salad before the 12-oz, Fort Worth Ribeye arrived. It was well-marbled and flavorful as advertised. I ordered it medium. My server asked me to check the steak and make sure it was how I wanted it. The steak was somewhat thin, so it's to their credit that it was cooked to perfection.
The ribeye comes smothered in mushrooms and onions unless you request it otherwise. I asked for my onions on the side and that turned out to be a wise move.
I also ordered a baked potato which was loaded with sour cream, butter, bacon bits, and cheese.
I ordered my dessert to go. The server suggested apple pie. It comes with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream. It's good, but it's also very sweet.
Overall, I had an excellent meal and great service. Now, if they could just work on those small tabletops. read more