Chain Restaurant Steaks, Ranked From Worst To Best

A night out at a steakhouse can be wonderful. Shelling out more than you'd normally pay for dinner for the privilege of a perfectly-cooked steak with some scrumptious sides can truly be one of the most satisfying dining experiences. But then, what if something goes wrong? Specifically, what if the steak is disappointing? A dream dinner can quickly become a nightmare.

Obviously it's impossible to get a guarantee that your dinner out will be perfect, but it's good to know where you can go to have the best odds of having a great meal, right? We tried steaks and many of the chain steakhouses in the U.S., and picked the ones that are most likely to be worth the price. Here are chain restaurant steaks, ranked from worst to best.

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Outback Steakhouse | 0:00
The Cheesecake Factory | 0:48
Chili's | 1:29
Cracker Barrel | 2:10
Applebee's | 2:58
Chipotle | 3:48
Texas Roadhouse | 4:18
California Pizza Kitchen | 5:02
Benihana | 5:53
Morton's The Steakhouse | 6:44
Smith & Wollensky | 7:40
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse | 8:20
Fogo de Chão | 8:58
LongHorn Steakhouse | 9:40
The Capital Grille | 10:12
Ruth's Chris Steak House | 10:50
The Palm | 11:28
CUT | 12:09
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse | 12:56
Mastro's Restaurants | 13:35

[MaicoMoon]

Texas Roadshow's bone-in ribeye medium rare with the Cinnamon Butter Rolls will always be #1 to me!

[TheShachattack]

I’m no big fan of outback, but you can’t tell me that you’re getting better steak at Cracker Barrel and Applebee’s

[wingsabre]

One thing I really enjoy in a steakhouse is the eating experience. Even if they have great cuts, if the knife is serrated, it just feels like the steak is torn up.

[alanjg]

The first time I went to Texas Roadhouse, I ordered a bone in ribeye and thought it was the best steak I ever had. Since then, it has been very hit or miss. I used to get that hit or miss taste with Longhorn but they have been consistently great for the past 2 years. Looking forward to trying Ruth's Chris soon.

[timweaver]

I had a ribeye delivered to me from Outback two months ago and it was fantastic.

[chrisphillips]

"Steakfans, we know you prefer extra tender and easy on the fat..."
Wut

[jngibson]

How in the heck did Cracker Barrel rank higher than Outback and why is Chipotle on this list???

[Ktheodoss]

My favorite is Capital Grille. Its not just the great steak but also the excellent service and look of the restaurant.

[UltimateBowmanza]

I should've taken my date to Ruth's Chris instead of Chipotle. Got it.

[Zoetropeification]

Fortunate to live less than 15 miles from two wonderful local places. One has great ribeye and filet. The other serves an incredible Porterhouse as well as amazing broiled pork chops. Used to have a local place called the Claremont whose claim to fame was prime rib you could cut with your fork. Sadly they closed several years ago and no one else around comes close with prime rib. A restaurateur, who began locally, named Cameron Mitchell has developed quite a few successful concepts including one called Mitchell's which took everything Morton's did and does it better.

[StarFleet_Tech]

I like Ruth Chris and Longhorn Steakhouse

[davidfisher]

Longhorn’s filet mignon cooked rare is my favorite and always delicious!

[kevinclapson]

For a few years after they opened the Outback nearest us had the best steak for the money by way of the Victoria center cut filet. It was always cooked perfectly med-rare, good seasoning and nice sear. Then they went downhill for awhile and leveled out at mediocre.

Also used to really like the Tuscan Ribeye from Macaroni Grill, and we have another smaller Italian restaurant "chain" here called Assaggio's that used to serve a phenomenal filet mignon with a mushroom and wine sauce. Taken off menu due to its cost (good beef isn't cheap in Hawaii).

[schafferstephen]

Wait a minute....with a place that serves many cuts of steaks, you compared Texas Roadhouse's road kill as the steak item for your list? Huh?

[darrelking]

It depends. One of the best Porterhouse, I've ever had was at the Outback in Palms Springs.

[rusty]

Texas Roadhouse makes a very good sirloin steak meal that is good every time.

[Shootingfoul]

Outback Steakhouse is the worst steakhouse? I call bullshit.
Edit: Thanks Wuzzle.

[Mark-rhub]

Texas Roadhouse has my vote I really enjoy they're 6 oz sirloin mashed potatoes side salad bread rolls and order a sidekick of ribs. If that doesn't fill you up get the cactus bloom appetizer.

[SuperlativeCG]

Salisbury steak is ground beef that couldn’t decide if it was a hamburger patty or a meatloaf.

[ChildishDanbino]

I feel like some of these places can vary a lot by location. A lot of Outbacks I’ve been to are underwhelming and definitely overpriced, but luckily the one I live next to is actually consistently really good.

In addition, their bloomin onion is one of my favorite appetizers anywhere. So perfect for casually sharing with a group.