Texas is known around the country and worldwide as being the beef state for all of the obvious reasons like our incredible ranching industry that features everything from the majestic Longhorn to Angus, and our beloved Central Texas Brangus. Of course we love to low and slow just about any cut of beef we can into the next great bar-b-que dish, but all smoked meat perfection aside, there really is nothing that tops a great steak.

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We all love enjoying a cold one outback while rocking to the best live music Outback at Johnny's, but that and the incredible bar-b-que are only a part of what brings you back time and time again. Getting a freshly grilled ribeye by professionals who literally prepare protein for a living is why the dining room line is also often around the corner.

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The point is a whole lot of preparation goes into a great steakhouse environment and experience and Texas is fortunate to have all types of amazing mom and pop restaurants, but we also have the top chain too.

Best Steakhouse Chain In America Now Has 7 Texas Locations

Can personally attest that The Capital Grille has long been my wife Lindsay and I's favorite steakhouse chain, and now this list of fully reviewed brands has been properly ranked at Tasting Table. Mom and pop's are great and we always support them first, but what how do you feel about chains?

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For those in Central Texas looking for new food to try, we've got a few for you to dig into as recommended by our listeners.

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