Went for our first date night out since Covid started. This place was recommned by a friend who also went recently. When you pull up don't let the ugly building in a strip mall decieve you. ALC is a legit steakhouse and we had an awesome experience. They are at 50% due to Covid and it felt starnge being so emplty at first, but our reservation was for 6pm so we beat the rush. Server was good and came by several times throughout the meal. My wife had their "Ancient" cocktail which is like an Old Fashinioned made with Tequila. It was tasty. Both of us ordered the filet which was cooked perfectly. Medium rare and medium plus. We chose the Gorganzola and ALC sauces. The gorganzola sauce was awesome. ALC was good, but so spicy it overpowed the filet a bit. We shared the baked potato and the green chili creamed corn. The corn was amazing! It was great experience and we will definitely be back! read more

This is a great locals spot! Low-key with good energy, and an amazing menu. Escargot as a starter is a must. Trust the wait staff when it comes to select wines to pair with your meal. ALC is always a good choice in my book. read more

5 stars for service alone - Mike (I believe that's his name!) was kind, generous, and really took care of us. I got the buffalo lamb chops to start, and midway through my first chop, he brought me out another one because the chef thought that one of the chops was too small. What a thoughtful gesture! The lamb chops were absolutely delicious. The ribeye was tender, but the real winner was my partner's t-bone new york strip - absolutely delicious. The chimmichuri was great and not too oily. ALC Steaks has a private parking lot, and most of the patrons around us were wearing flip flops or sandals. We were a little dressed up because we were celebrating, and we were among the most well dressed in the room. Come as you are! read more

The food was amazing, but the service was not great -- especially for the price. Drinks around the table were not filled. The server was impolite. We were not able to order everything we wanted, because the waiter rarely showed up to our table. Two of the chairs at our table were broken. Nostalgia is great, but broken furniture is lazy and cheap. I was told about ALC from friends, but I have to give them feedback about the experience now. Overall, the food was perfect, but the experience and atmosphere was horrific. Find another steakhouse, there are plenty in Austin. read more

Enjoyed an exceptional dinner at this establishment. From the appetizers to the steaks and dessert all food was directly on point. We also enjoyed the wine list which relative to competing restaurants is well priced. We will return! read more

We went here for my niece's birthday and it was fine. Normally when something is just eh it's not a big deal but it's a little expensive for just an ok night. They made zero acknowledgment of her birthday even though I noted the occasion in the reservation ( and she had a birthday ballon on her chair ). They put up in a table in the middle of the room even though I noted we needed a high chair and could we please be on the outskirts. Food was decent, they never seemed to clear the table first but tried just putting the new plates down first and then taking them after everything was shoved together. We asked for dessert in case they did anything for her ) they didnt ). I love eating out and have no issues spending money but it just seemed like a waste on a nothing special dinner. read more

I called ahead to see if they had any raspberry fruit tarts. They kindly said yes. I drove over and got one to go along with a couple of other desserts. I'm giving it one star because raspberry fruit tart is nothing what I expected read more

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Amazing steakhouse with great service. Cozy atmosphere and locally owned. great wine and cocktails as well. Steak was cooked to perfection and took into consideration my dietary needs :) read more

ALC Steaks - Filet with shrimp, shaved Brussels and chimichurri sauce. - Steakhouses Near Me - Austin, Texas

Love the historic ambiance. Great service and friendly wait staff. ALL the food is great, chefs are spot on!! No regrets. Ever.

I made reservation for this place months ahead for my son's 16th birthday. It's his first time going to a steakhouse so I wanted to pick a great place. All my friends loved this place and recommended it. I have not been to this one so I was almost as excited as my giddy son. I wanted to love it but it just alright. It was bland and served on a cold plate. I'm used to steaks being served on a hot plate where the waiter has to tell you to be careful to not touch it. We got the 30 oz porter house, ribeye and pork chops. The chops were good. The oysters were good. The sides were ok. Sweet potato fries were limpy and brussel sprouts were greasy. There's oil collected the bottom of the dish. The desserts were good. We got the cheesecake and crème brûlée. Both good . The service was awesome though. We stayed past closing and they were so nice. read more

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Tried the place while traveling to Austin. Steak came out way undercooked, asked for medium steak was very rare if not undercooked. Crab cakes very salty. read more

What a wonderful restaurant for date night with IMPECCABLE service AND food. Tarik was the best waiter I have had in a long while and made sure all of our needs were met and then some, the true highlight of the meal and the food was absolutely perfect. 10/10 service all around and the food couldn't have been any better. Will be returning soon read more

I made a reservation on the same day, Wednesday, for 5:30 pm, which is the earliest time! I would definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time. There were 3 large groups at the restaurant. There was a more secluded area in the back for a group which would be great for a special occasion with a little more privacy. There is only one TV next to the bar. The bar is where you first walk in. I am not sure if you can order food from the bar or not! Complimentary bread is provided right when you sit down and it is delicious. My mom and I split a filet mignon 10oz cooked medium-rare and it was DELICIOUS! We had asparagus and the steak-cut fries as our side. We were so full but couldn't stop eating because everything was so incredibly delicious! We went for my birthday so they ended up giving us the fudge brownie pie for free and it was so good. Melt in your mouth good! read more

Both the service and meal were amazing. My wife ordered the lobster tail with garlic mashed potatoes while I ordered a ribeye with truffle mac and cheese. We also ordered green chile creamed corn? To die for. We highly recommend the ALC house sauce. It's like a blend of A1 with a hint of sweet and spice. Lastly, I had requested happy anniversary to be written on our dessert when making the reservation. Once we chose our dessert, it came out just as requested. We ordered the raspberry tart which was amazing! We will definitely be coming back. read more

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It's been awhile since I've popped in to Austin Land and . . errr I mean ALC Steaks (did this place get a little renovation?) . Decor is eclectic and there are these little rooms in addition to the main dining area. This helps keep the noise down a little although it still pretty vibrant. Service was really good for a late Friday meal (the place was still pretty busy around 9pm). We ordered the fried mushrooms (enough really for 4-6 people) which came with a little chipotle sauce (save this to go with your steak if there's any left). i opted for a NY Strip and Asparagus with chimichurri. This let me try a little chimichurri and chipotle with the steak without having to pay for additional sauces ($2 each or 4 for $7). Granted if you like to be sauce heavy you'll probably opt to get some side sauces for more quantity. We also had the pork chops (there were two pretty good size chops) with the snow peas. I honestly think the chops were better than the steak - they were super well seasoned and cooked to juicy perfection (no dry pork here). We supplemented with a few grilled shrimp - good stuff (served with a lemon and some melted butter). 4* cause the shrooms, chops and the service were really good. AND the chops reheated pretty well the next day. read more

We were a party of 11 and all of the steaks were undercooked. We sent the steaks back and they still came back undercooked. We expected an apology or at least a sorry and did not receive one. Very overpriced for steak that you can get at a more budget friendly restaurant. We will not be going back or recommending this place. read more

Everything's bigger in Texas, and while I wish that didn't include the price tags, I will gladly bite the bullet and shell out for the truly supreme cuts of steak ALC is putting out. While traversing the Lone Star state with my friend, we knew that we had to sink our teeth into some authentic Texas steak; after helpful recommendations from Yelpers like you, we decided on ALC, arriving late on a Wednesday afternoon for an early dinner. Be advised: ALC definitely has more of an upscale feel. While the attire may technically be "casual", gentlemen will feel out of place wearing shorts or a non collared shirt. Without dallying on appetizers, we jumped right into the main course; I ordered the 14oz Ribeye (medium rare) with asparagus and mashed potatoes, while my friend got the 12 oz Top Sirloin (also medium rare) and a bowl of the sweet potato clam chowder. While I briefly considered adding a sauce, I believe that any well prepared steak should impress on its own merits, and so decided to enjoy this first adventure naked. With the exception of clinking silverware and muffled groans of delight, the next ten minutes were completely silent as we indulged in what can only be described as bovine nirvana. We each got a glass of red wine to accompany, and while I wish I could remember which wine I ordered, the ecstasy of the beef made it hard to remember anything else. Our waiter was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and polite, providing helpful recommendations about the wine list and cuts of meat. The rest of the service staff was also on top of their game, from a welcoming host to the prompt water refills by the bussers. As for location, the parking lot is a little small (and particularly difficult to access during rush hour), but in the haze of the post meal food coma, I doubt most diners will be able to think of anything other than the juicy steak filling their belly, let alone the craving of wanting more. For a completely satisfying Texas meal, stake out ALC on your map. read more

ALC Steaks - 12 oz Top Sirloin, mashed potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Austin, Texas

Delicious spot! We came in for a bachelor party and they did not disappoint. Bo was an excellent server and dealt with all our shenanigans like a pro! 10/10 will be back. read more

We ordered steak for New Years and it was the worst. Meat was chewy, cold and not cooked the right way we ordered it. We ended up not eating it. read more

Underwhelmed. The server was less than. It took way too long to get drinks. Then onto ordering appetizers and salads. The server seems upset we were wanting to order. Maybe he was having a bad day. Move on to receiving apps - salad was nothing special , lacking flavor. The other apps were okay - nothing special. Finally onto ordering main corse and another drink. Okay maybe another drink? Um, waiting, waiting I did order right? Here comes steaks - main courses. No drink.....my husband looks at the waiter and waiters says oh yes - I'll be right back with your dink. Another 10 mins later. Okay- let's move on. Steak - flavorless my strip. My husband cooks better on his grill. Baked potato was way over cooked and covered with way too much sour cream. I'm pretty easy to please so overall not a great meal. Sure am glad we had good friends there to enjoy our time. The meal took 2 1/2 hours with reservations and a not booked restaurant. I recommend you go somewhere else - there are so many better options in Austin that cost way less. It was hard to enjoy the ambiance when it takes so very long to receive service and food. read more

This was my first time in Austin, Texas. My company sent me out here for a business trip. My dept had dinner at ALC steaks. The food was great. The NY strip steak was cooked perfectly...I like my steak well done. It wasn't burnt or tough. It was fantastic. Their bacon truffle Mac and Cheese was so yum. I had the vanilla cheesecake with the Oreo cookie crust...delicious. Great Eats!!!!!!! read more

ALC Steaks - New York Strip, well done with crab, grilled kabob veggies and bacon truffle Mac and cheese - Steakhouses Near Me - Austin, Texas

(I made a Yelp account just to post this) Server said they undercook the steaks but mine came basically well done. The website says unpretentious vibe but it is the same vibe as every other steakhouse (dark lit, nice atmosphere, etc.). Not much better than the average steakhouse. Could've been a fluke, but I likely won't be coming here again. read more

Got the porterhouse and it was ok. Not the best but not the worst. Got medium rare and some of the steak was super rare and other parts were more medium well. Also got 2 appetizers - the shrimp cocktail and escargot. The escargot was good but the shrimp cocktail only came with 4 shrimp and it wasn't that good. It's not too pricey for a steakhouse but not sure if I would come back. read more

We read good reviews and wanted to try a non-chain steak place in town for our anniversary, as we were from out of town. We really wanted to like this place, but it seemed like everything was lining up for failure. We made reservations and specified it was a celebratory occasion for our wedding anniversary. Our encounter with the hostess was awkward as she was busy talking with another employee and it seemed we were disturbing them. But no worries...everyone gets busy. Our table was nice, and our server was attentive. We let him know that it was our first time at the restaurant, and he said the only thing we needed to know about the menu was that everything comes with a side. This was a little upsetting, as we were hoping for a recommendation. Instead, we played 20-questions and asked "what about this? and what about this? and this? and what about this one?" for various appetizers, main courses and side dishes. By this point he seemed to be getting annoyed with us. Oh well, I guess he should have made a suggestion! I ordered the surf and turf that included a 5 oz. sirloin, ordered medium rare. The server asked, to confirm, you did say medium rare, correct? It showed up medium well. Yuck. To be fair, he did come by and ask how everything was cooked. But having worked in a restaurant, I was apprehensive to complain and waste the steak. On the bright side, we ordered the 4 different sauce sampler! That was very tasty and made the steak much easier to eat. My husband got the special fancy grass-fed steak that is their specialty. He's a steak lover and was excited, and he said it was pretty good. Not great. For our sides, I got the asparagus which was great. Hubby got the brussel sprouts which was more like coleslaw made from brussel sprouts. He was not a fan! We ordered my favorite creme brûlée for dessert, which was on the thin/watery side and had a consistency more like pudding than custard. It was just ok. Sadly enough, there was no mention of our anniversary. The people next to us got a scoop of ice cream & candle for a birthday, but we got nada. We weren't looking for jugglers and clowns, but it would have been a nice gesture. I wish it was a better experience! read more

Best birthday meal I've ever had! My brother-in-law and sister had a fantastic anniversary meal here a year or so ago and recommended this place to me for my birthday meal. I'm so glad they did. From the dim mood lighting to the service and to the food - everything was perfect. We made reservations beforehand and when we came in, our table was ready for us. We ordered the escargot and shrimp scampi and being my first time ever having escargot, I was floored. It was crispy, buttery and delicious and I've never tasted anything like it. The shrimp in the shrimp scampi were humongous and it came with two different kinds of cocktail sauce - one green (like a verde sauce) and your usual red cocktail. I could have just eaten these two appetizers and been happy. My BIL ordered the t-bone steak and devoured every bite of it and was completely happy as it was cooked perfectly. Same with my sister's steak. Almost made me jealous that I didn't order one! I decided on the beef sirloin soup with a side Caesar salad because I was trying to eat lighter. The soup was filled with juicy tender bits of sirloin steak and the Caesar salad was a light accompaniment to it. It was dressed perfectly and really hit the freaking spot. Overall, I was too full for dessert but had no problems with the food at all. 10/10. I'd come back for sure. read more

This was an obscenely amazing dinning experience. As though a powerful entity of some kind had crafted a meal, a restaurant, and a server to exactly meet my and my boyfriends' preferences. Veasna, our delightful server, encouraged us to try the escargot. It was pretty great, like a cross between a mushroom and dense clam, drenched in butter. They come pre-shelled, so you don't have to worry about making an asshole of yourself, like in Pretty Woman, which was one of my concerns. Also, now I get to brag about having eaten goddamn snails. Use the bread to sop up all the butter/snail drippings. You'll thank me. I had the bone-in ribeye with the truffle mac n cheese. Both items were exceedingly excellent, but, eaten in tandem, they each seductively drew out the individual richness of the other. The boyfriend had the the t-bone with fries and the Bearnaise sauce. His order was great, but my steak and mac n cheese were conceded to be the superior order. Veasna was absolutely wonderful. She dealt well with my boyfriend's cheesy folksiness, was attentive without being overbearing (you gotta leave a girl alone with her steak!) and even brought us a Bearnaise sauce sample. Everything about her interactions with us, other consumers and even other staff made us feel welcomed and comfortable. If there IS a powerful entity crafting individualized dinning experiences of perfection, I'd like to humbly request to have Vesana magically transported to every single restaurant I ever eat in, in order that she could be my server for the rest of my life. She has literally ruined me for other servers. read more

First time here and was not disappointed. We tried the battered mushrooms and they were very good, there were a lot of mushrooms in the order, great for sharing. I had the Ribeye Oscar style with spinach. The dinners came out quickly and looked great. When I cut into my steak it was way under cooked from what I ordered. I let the waiter know and he took it back and brought a new steak on a fresh plate and it was done perfectly. Everyone else at the table also enjoyed the food. read more

Disappointed. I've been going to ALC for a long time, it's been my favorite steak place for over 25 years. That relationship may be over as last night I had the worst steakhouse steak I've ever had there. I always get the NY strip. It's usually flavorful, juicy and tender. Last night I got a gristle filled price of shoe leather. It was cooked to my usual medium rare/rare and looked ok but man I couldn't even get a fork in it. Chewy, hard to cut, just not usual ALC standard. And I'm not sure who was making the margaritas but it was straight up lime and tequila without that yummy sweet/sour tang. I was so disappointed in this experience. The food has gone downhill (except the battered mushrooms, those are always great). Service was good, but that piece of beef was just inexcusable. (I told the waiter it was tough but I'd already sent the Marg back for a bit more flavor so I didn't want to then also send the steak.). My date's steak (same cut) wasn't any better. So why send back anyhow if that's what they have? You can do better, ALC! I think I'm taking a break from our relationship. It's not me. It's you. read more

We went to this steakhouse for my husband's birthday. We had the fried mushrooms and they were great! The sauce was delicious. I had the porterhouse and it was cooked divinely. I.also ordered the sample sauces and I would actually forgo these, the steak is great on its own, maybe order a topping instead. Mu husband's filet mignon was cooked perfectly. I had a margarita, very tasty and the right strength too. This place is casual and very yummy. If you want a chill.place and a good steak, I would recommend ALC plus they have free email sign ups that sometimes give you discounts on your tab. Great job ALC! read more

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I had the pleasure of visiting my favorite steak house prompted by a Facebook challenge. Basically Austin Land and Cattle had a genius marketing push to get more fans on their Facebook page. After a certain date, all the new members would be invited to a free steak sampler night. Sounds good right? Monday night rolls around and I'm pondering what a steak sampler would include. Also, there were at least 200 people who had rsvp'd for this event, leading to extended special hours. I was very close to throwing in the towel and not even going. Luckily my coworkers prodded me to join them after work and see what they had to offer. Boy was I glad I went. Never was I expecting this kind of service for a free food offering. We were warmly greeted as we walked in and shown a table. Then a special menu was offered - with information on the steak sampler, and a few appetizers, sides and drinks. These options were all greatly reduced from the regular menu. So here is the steak sampler - you get (3) 2 oz. cuts of 3 steaks - rib eye, filet and sirloin with a choice of sauce. Really? Put those cuts of meat together and you have a regular steak portion for FREE. I have to give super amazing kudos for this idea. Perfect, perfect concept. My steaks, sides and salad were excellent. Service was impeccable. I would have never believed we were treated any differently than the paying customers sitting next to us. Drinks were quickly refilled and flowing. Thank you Austin Land and Cattle for putting this event together and reminding me how much I missed you. I promise I'll be back, prices be damned! read more

ALC Steaks - Steak sampler - Steakhouses Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Of all the restaurants in Austin, I chose this one for my birthday dinner. It was so good, that when my boyfriends birthday rolled around, he wanted his dinner here too. So we dined. I've had the NY Strip and the Filet. Both were amazingly tender, cooked perfectly and overall delicious. If both steaks were pitted against each other in a sunset, old fashioned duel, it'd be close, but the Filet would pull the trigger just a hair faster - a close victory. In true indulgence we had alcohol, appetizers, and dessert, too. They serve standard, big brand, but good beers - Sierra Nevada and Shiner included. The wine list is extensive and way beyond my taste level to dissect. I had the Smoking Loon Cab and it was great and at a good price. The Texafeller Oysters were so delicious, even if the toppings masked the flavor of the oyster. The Creme Brûlée was perfect although I couldn't finish it all. Don't forget about this Steakhouse when looking for good, red meat. It's in a weird location and could be mistaken as a less remarkable restaurant, but it's a real treat. read more

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My BF had a new gig to celebrate and he surprised me with a trip to ALC. With all the hustle and bustle and madness of new restaurant openings, sometimes it's great to go into a nice spot that does steak well, has outstanding service and isn't so fussy or fusion-y. We started with two martinis and two appetizers: the oysters and the escargot. While the oysters weren't my favorite (I'm not an oyster person anyway )the escargot was buttery garlicky amazingness. Especially when you soak up all the juice with that soft bread they serve you. Our steaks arrived perfectly medium rare, beautiful and with our sides of mac n cheese and kale salad. You know... because all things with balance, right? Turns out someone (him) snaked most of the the mac n cheese but since he was buying, I didn't mind too much. We ended the meal with the pecan tart. This pecan tart had all kinds of sweet, hot, rich filling. We ate every morsel. Save room for this -- seriously. A fantastic celebrate-a-new-job meal and beautiful (if spendy) evening. Will be back, of course, and for happy hour too. read more

I expect that Austin Land & Cattle Company gets lots of the type of expectations we brought to the table on our recent visit: anniversary dinner, willing to expand the wallet a little for a special occasion, wanting an experience that was on pitch, with service that would justify the hemorraging my pocketbook was doing. To their credit they delivered: our steaks were well seasoned and cooked, the homemade sauces were extra tasty, and the wine selections were smoove. I still habitually flinch a little at meals this price in a town where you can have a perfectly wonderful dining outing for a fractional outlay, but damn I love a good steak. And as both a fan of intimate lighting and, well, my dining companion, this place turned into just what the doctor ordered. As for me, I ordered a tasty cut, and you can bet I will again. read more

ALC Steaks - Steakhouses Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wanted to post a review about the AMAZING food we had. Instead am posting a review about the incredibly rude host/or manager that we encountered on our way out... Spent over $250 in my birthday dinner, asked the man to take a photo and he very rudely said "I am NOT going to handle your phone right now... But THANK YOU sir for wearing your mask." (I had forgotten to wear my mask on the way out, which really was my mistake, but he wanted to get snarky and felt the need to say that to my boyfriend who was standing next to me! There are so many nicer ways he could have said it. Leaves a bad taste in my mouth for this place, so disappointed. read more

Great food. I've only done takeout so no comment on ambiance. Looks nice. Takeout service was a little chaotic but everything was ready on time and packed nicely. read more

This was my second trip to Texas, and I was determined to find good steak. We were staying by San Antonio and decided to drive a little out of our way in the hunt for REAL Texan steak. We ignored all suggestions to national chains: Ruth's Chris, Fleming's, and Morton's. We ordered the Filet Mignon with a sauce sampler. It was not tender. It was OK at best. I won't go back. read more

ALC Steaks - The Entrance [Dinner, 07/17/09] - Steakhouses Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I ordered a ribeye medium rare and asked the waiter how it looked. He said the middle would be red and some pink and if I wanted it a little more cooked, he'd suggest medium rare plus which would be just a little red in the middle and overall pink. I went with this and my steak came out well done with no pink at all. The meat was tough, dry, and a bit bland. I asked for steak sauce and the waiter asked A1 or the house sauce. I said I'll try the house steak sauce and when I got my check there was a $2 charge for the house steak sauce. I've never been charged for steak sauce before at any steakhouses. The waiter was nice but I will not be going back here. read more

ALC Steaks - $2 charge of you want steak sauce. Would be good to know ahead of time. - Steakhouses Near Me - Austin, Texas

We went here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday after it was recommended by some friends. Unfortunately, it wasn't the upscale experience we were hoping for. The main issue was the slow service. My bf really enjoyed the lamb chop appetizer, but the steaks were mediocre. I liked my lobster tail with the butter sauce, but the Mac n cheese was horribly bland. We liked the tres leches cake but our creme brûlée was burnt...major bummer. It wasn't too expensive, so I guess we got what we paid for. I feel like we could have had the same quality meal at Texas Roadhouse for half the price. read more

Great porterhouse! Will definitely go back when I'm in Austin again! Nice atmosphere and kind employees.

Everything was amazing here. My family of six had dinner while visiting from Houston and I can't say enough great things! The food was great, we had the porterhouse, ribeye, mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, asparagus, wings, and fries. The margaritas were amazing and fresh! Their dessert was delicious as well. Their service was perfect and the entire staff from the host, the server to the bartender gave us amazing service! Their prices are also very affordable compared to most steak restaurants that we have visited. We will definitely return here when we visit Austin again. read more