Dined here tonight (Wednesday night) and arrived around 4:30 pm. It was packed but were seated pretty quickly in the bar at a booth. The server came quickly and took our drink order. Placing our order when we got the drinks was perfectly timed. I had the Roadkill with the mushrooms and onions on top, a side of baked potato and salad with bleu cheese. This salad is the perfect size for an entire lunch salad. Eggs, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, red cabbage and croutons! The bleu cheese dressing was thick, creamy and delicious. Others at our table had the early bird deals with pulled pork and 6oz tenderloins. I always take half my dinner home for the next day and there's so much pulled pork, it makes an additional meal as well. Drinks were refilled in a timely manner and to-go containers were brought as well. We did use the kiosk to pay but we always use a custom tip since it isn't accurately calculated, pre-tax, for their estimates. My only complaint is how loud it gets when they do their dance... not just the music (which you can't talk over) but the clapping. It reverberates so much that I actually had to cover my ear that was facing them, as it started hurting my ear with every clap. I have never noticed that issue before but this was the first time we were seated in the bar area, just next to where they do the dance. Found out later that tonight was also a donation night, wish may explain some of the crowded night. Fabulous service and was well stuffed when we left. read more

Texas Roadhouse - Peanuts for the table - Barbeque Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

Stopped in for a mid afternoon meal with the in-laws. It had been a few years but overall had a decent experience. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't spectacular. Our server was very friendly and attentive. read more

Food was excellent. Service was as well. Floor manager stopped by our table to make sure everything was to our liking. We really appreciated that as the restaurant was packed and most places don't do that. A bit noisy but that's expected with so many people and music. We will definitely visit again next time we are in the area. read more

I'd say bad service but I only saw them once. No refills. Food came out after 45 minutes and was cold and inedible. Manager gave me a ticket for an appetizer next time I don't want. They credited only part of the meal. I was hungry and asked for a box since I didn't eat. Manager said she was new but heard that she had to throw the food away because it was credited. Terrible experience. Go elsewhere in Dubuque. read more

Service was slow, the girl said 25 minutes which was fine no problem, the problem is we checked in guests came in after us and we're seated right away, the host and service manger said she doing exactly what she suppose to do going straight down the list I said I didn't think Texas Road house took reservations well we take phone call an hour before they come and we put their name on. The list as they call in, ok while we are sitting 4 feet from the host a young couple come on and says to the girl behind the counter long wait, she signal for her to come over so I get up walk over to try to listen to what she says to her friend it was short and sweet your name will be at the top of my list with in 3 minutes her friends were sitting down to a table while me Andy son are still waiting poor service that girl should be fired as of right now, Next my waitress did a great job took a little long getting a bottle of ketchup which affected temp of the steak was cold it sat for 10 minutes drying out and getting cold, overall the waitress tried I think it was a honest overlook on her part she forgot about us. read more

It's pretty good. They provide generous portions of food (which leave room for plenty of leftovers since I can't eat a lot at once). All their food is really good. read more

Went here for a work get together and wasn't a bad visit. Last time I went to a Texas Roadhouse it wasn't good and swore I wouldn't return. Services was great and the food was good. I still feel like I need to figure out what to order from here because people rave about it but I have t found that item yet. The rolls and butter are great but I'm not just going to go for that. Over all very clean place and very helpful staff. read more

No stars would be my first choice! We walked into this place (Dubuque IA) THREE minutes before opening along with about a dozen other diners. The guy (manager?) Told us he PREFERRED that we win in the outer lobby, and we could not sit on the benches inside the main entry way. What an ass!! It was cold and rainy outside and the lobby would not accommodate the number of people who came in the UNLOCKED door with us. No wonder this place has barely 3 stars! Texas Roadhouse, outside of Texas, just plain suck. AND, on top of the rudeness, it was so damned loud in there that you couldn't hear yourself think! Jerzzz Texas Roadhouse...GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER. Restaurants are failing all over America. With your attirude...you will be one of the next to go!! read more

Best texas roadhouse ever! got seated quickly, and our waiter, Murph, was awesome! kept the rolls coming, made sure everything was right, and was just awesome! #Murph4EmployeeOfTheYear read more

Food is great. Prices are fair. Service was excellent. But honestly, we were immediately reminded of the reason we do not go to Texas Roadhouse. The noise! The music is much too loud, and I'm a rock guitarist! It's also mostly terrible "bro country" which sucks at any volume anyway. Having to yell at the people you are with and the servers is just ridiculous and completely unnecessary. We always feel more stressed out after we eat here. Just turn it DOWN. read more

Roaches in restrooms . Disgusting Stay Away!!!! Poor Service Service manager is an idiot stay away from this place by all means. Stay Away!!!!!! Awful experience don't waste your time. Servers are completely lost. Half of them are on meth managers walk around with titles getting nothing done. There is no quality assurance out of the kitchen. This place is a fucking joke. read more

Arrived at 4pm with a party of 11. We were told an hour and a half wait. We came back at 5:25pm and waited over 40 minutes. While we were waiting to get in they were seating many other tables. After 30 minutes I was told by the General Manager that they would get us in within 10 minutes. They did not! After confronting the GM about not getting my group seated in the time they said, the GM had the gall to tell me that I should have called ahead. We left and I will not be going back again unless there is a new GM read more

I was taken to a booth that was broken. My wife went to the bathroom and she told me to order a coffee. I did it came and it was cold and burnt. The waiter brought a new one. Hot and fresh. I ate and the Music was playing way too loud. Where I could not talk across the table. Told Management to sit in the both. She look at me like I was crazy. Then sat in the botoh in the corner next to the waiter's register. Told me they are going to start to tell me stuff I wanted to hear.(There going to fixit) I told her the food was great (road kill and sweet potato and salad). And the waiter was top notch. Food was great read more

I understand they just opened so maybe they need to get some things done but being shut down for a while you figured simple cleaning and maintenance would not be too much of an issue. We got there just after they opened and there was dirt like nobody swept. Dust buildup on the lights above the table and the bathrooms were nasty. Rust, buildup that looked like mold and pee, maybe water?, all over the floor. The food was good. The best part of our experience was the waitress. Her name was Tori. She was very good and before I even got done with my drink she had another one there. She was very pleasant and friendly she couldn't have done any better she did amazing. read more

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We got an order to go for a nice night in. Easily the simplest order for a steak house - NY Strips, mashed potatoes & corn. The strips were the dinkiest pieces of meat, barely the size of my palm. I don't know if there's a shortage on mashed potatoes but literally there were five bites. It felt like someone had taken advantage of a takeout order to use up the tiny cuts and scrapings because what are we going to do about it? I was really disappointed. read more

Went with my boyfriend and had literally the best steak and salmon. Our server seemed like she had a long day but she was really sweet and got us things we wanted before we even had to ask for it. It was slow when we went in there so it wasn't as loud as other Texas Roadhouses, so that was nice; overall had a good experience. read more

RARE, was the theme for tonight's cool grilling steaks tonight. Ordered the 8oz Dallas filet, medium. When steaks were delivered I could tell by the amount of juices on the plate, they didn't didn't hit the medium grill. Waiter came by to check and informed him that mine and another person at the table steaks were cooked wrong. Waiter apologized and placed a reorder. A few minutes later two need steaks were bright out and Damn, OOOOH for four, both new steaks came out even rarer than the first order. At this point the guest in our party were about done, so we gave up. What a shame because this is the first time at Texas Roadhouse ever there was an issue with the steaks. If your gonna feature steaks as your "primary" entre, better make sure your chef understands this concept. Damn! read more

Cute idea in refrig case! 9 of us didn't have to wait too long and Allison our server was awesome!! Thanks to all... read more

Texas Roadhouse - Peanuts are the best!! - Barbeque Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

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Saturday night in a word: Busy! We decided after more than a year of pandemic isolation, it was time for a nice steak dinner. So after learning that calling ahead and getting on the list is a must, we called and were told the wait was 75-85 min. We gave them our phone number. No problem; we were a 50 min drive away. When we arrived, we sent a text to say we were there (waiting in the parking lot) and waited for our "Come on in!" text. Seating was relatively quick. Our server, Haley, was top notch, welcoming, knowledgeable, friendly. Made us feel we'd like to come back. But the main reason to return is the food. And, while this is not a high-end steak restaurant, we had a pleasing meal. The meal stars as soon as you are seated with fresh warm rolls and sweetened butter. Be careful! They are addictive and will be resupplied. It's easy to fill up on them. Side salads are an option and are a nice size. Our main courses of a filet and rib eye were both prepared as requested and were tasty. Dessert--no room. The meal was plenty. Dining out isn't the same process as it was in 2019. But don't let that stop you from making plans to dine at Texas Roadhouse. Call ahead. read more

To go orders- please remind the staff that napkins and utensils would be nice. Especially for this of us who are staying in a hotel. The simple things matter. Food was okay. Got a salad with soggy tomatoes which is disappointing. The sampler appetizer was good and the rolls never disappoint. read more

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Good food but waaaaay too noisy! Loved the menu and service but noise level was unbearable. It will take a long time to get me back. read more

Great food. I love the rolls and honey butter! Good quality steaks and other main dishes.

I asked the manager if he could move the dancers from in front of our booth, but he refused, saying that's how it is in every Texas Roadhouse. I wonder if he might have offered to seat us somewhere other than right in front of the music? My Mom is 87 years old, and it hurts her ears. The food and service was great, but it's difficult to have a conversation with your family. read more

really good food and drinks and is nice if you what to go to a place that will make you feel like your at a family bbq got to love it right.Workers are nice and respectful.it has the vibe of a family bbq (if they are good) and the time you will have is worth the money read more

I've been eating at Texas Roadhouse in various locations across the US for many years, this location is the worse place possible to eat. Normally I'll eat at the bar because I travel alone and enjoy the sports atmosphere so when I came into this location and couldn't hear the bartender because the supposed country music they had playing was so loud I had immediate concerns. Then on top of that I had the opportunity to watch so called country music videos and monster truck show, all the while there was preseason football and playoff golf on TV. On top of all that they got my order wrong twice, then you add in the extremely long wait for service and food, I would rate this place as the worst Texas Roadhouse in the country. I would not advise anybody to go to this location. read more

Used the 'handy' online menu to get on the Don't-Get-Too-Close-To-Anyone Waitlist; website said 25-35 minute wait. 45 minutes later, went in to see why we hadn't been texted for a table, and were told we weren't on the list. No "Sorry 'bout that.", no checking to see how soon they could seat a table of two... Hostess was of the variety that looked like she'd do just about anything to check her latest Facebook likes or SnapChat as opposed to actually provide customer service at her actual job- you know the type. Although based on the pictures of the bathroom posted by another reviewer, not sure I'd really want to eat there anyway. Looks like something from a 1970's Union 76 truck stop. Hands down the poorest Texas RoadHouse location I've ever been at. read more

Made a reservation for a party of 10 for my friends birthday. When we showed up they sat us at 2 separate booths separated by an aisle with 2 servers. They failed to mention this when we made the reservation. There were tables behind us that could have been pushed together to accommodate all 10 of us so we asked to move. The manager came over and said "So I heard you are unhappy with your seats." And continued to tell us that that section was closed off. read more

After having super rude service form my waitress Erica. I got charged twice because the waitress split the check up wrong and i showed her that i paid and she said i was wrong and had to pay again. So I had to speak with the manager Benjamin Bastian who then said that i had to pay again before I could leave. So I did after arguing with him for a half hour and he had the audacity to call me and my friends pathetic and rude. My mom then had to call and sit on the phone for 3 hours with different managers to try and get my money back for the whole meal after the manager made me cry. Then the manager made up a fake claim that we made fun of his sexuality and said because of that he did not have to refund me. The claim that he made was not at all true and I demand a refund. read more

As usual this was a great experience. Texas Road House is a consistently good experience other than some random bad locations. This however is one of the good ones. I had the prime rib and it was cooked perfectly. I requested a table and it was going to take an extra 20 minutes rather than getting a booth which I hate but that is a minor complaint. read more

As a farm boy fed on beef Ill say that what you get here is descent. I prefer boned in. Highly recommend boned in. Guarantee you'll like boned in. Now if you dont have the cash then order the road kill. Get a Cesar salad and a baked potato with no extra fixens except for butter and sour cream. Add a glass of water and you are out the door for under 10 bucks. Guaranteed to fill you up. read more

There food I really good but there is a big line most of the time. There buns are amazing everyone should try it.

I was in last night during homecoming night as someone put it. I saw a line near the host stand and didn't know why it was there. I then heard the person who was handing out pieces of paper to the seaters say get on the other side of the line while one of the other hosts was trying to get a drink. The food was fantastic. My shrimp tasted amazing. There seemed to be a lot of tension at the host stand. I recommend maybe rotating people around. I've been in multiple times in the last couple months and every time I only see person handing out the pieces of paper. 100% they need to try something new. read more

Texas roadhouse is always a good choice for a nice dinner! The main con is that somethings they get very busy, so there can be a long wait. I've always found the service to be very friendly and quick. I usually get the prime rib rare. They serve it very rare which is great. Overall only had a few misses with some of the appetizers. read more

Whenever I leave here someone else always has to drive home. The food and atmosphere is good for drinking. Also green beans are on point.

You can't go wrong with TX Roadhouse! The fresh bread and cinnamon butter is the best. Great selections for appetizers. We tried the baby blossom and rattlesnake bites a must try!!! The dinner selection has steaks, chicken, ribs, and much more. If you're craving country style cooking this is place to go. read more

Our server was very timely and friendly and took very good care of us, even though we were apparently seated at a table that wasn't supposed to be occupied. We're not regulars, but go to the DBQ location every couple of months. Over time we've settled into a regular order. We both really enjoy the sirloin and I get it in combination with the bbq chicken breast. I'm told that the beef is usually locally sourced, so given that we're in the heart of Iowa, that makes sense. I also like the seasoned rice and my wife finds the baked potatoes to be excellent. Other than the fact that the salads are chilled so far as to be on the border of being frozen, they are very good and we both enjoy the spicy French dressing. Our servers have been very good. It's a nice treat for us and I recommend it. read more

As the only chain steakhouse in Dubuque, this has been our go-to place when we want a steak that someone else cooks. They do have issues with getting medium-rare right, but medium is good if you're not too picky and we love their rolls. They get busy on Friday and Saturday nights but the call-ahead seating means we have seldom had to wait more than 15 minutes even when they're packed. Our biggest issue with this particular location (and also the chain in general) is their idiotic policy of having their staff dance in the aisles. Not only does this mean that someone cranks the cue music (preventing normal conversation), but then the music stays loud and some staff gather in the main aisle, blocking access to tables by the servers, to half-heartedly conform to company policy. If it occurred once an hour or so, it might be tolerable, but last weekend this happened five times during the 45 minutes we were there (seriously- our server admitted it was only supposed to happen once every 30 minutes). What this meant was that I couldn't hear my partner and our server couldn't easily access our table (unfortunately located on that main aisle) for 20 of those 45 minutes. This isn't the first time this policy has made our dining experience extremely unpleasant. Another time we were there when the staff revolted against this diversion of their attention to their customers and refused to take to the "dance floor." In retaliation, the management chose to crank the music over and over again until they complied. Considering that we're not country music fans in the first place, this is becoming a deal-breaker for us. Although we enjoy the food, I prefer to be able to hear and be entertained by the company I'm with. read more

One of my most favorite place to go with my family my beautiful wife mom and dad their food is always perfect, we have been there I really could not tell you how many times I lost track of 50, I always get one or the other it's either the salmon or the ribeye and they're always perfect and they always have a great group of waiters and waitresses which makes the visit even more pleasant good job you guys read more

When I'm visiting Dubuque, this is my favorite place to hit for dinner. The food is great! Starting off with the rolls. Next I had a Caesar's salad. I don't know what they do? But they make a salad like this, taste better than any place around! My catfish dinner was a homerun! Made perfectly! Not over or under cooked. The service was fantastic! My waitress checked back often. Displaying a funny down to earth personality. My lady friend came with me. She can be rather fussy. Hard to please at times. Yet even she was very happy with everything. And she agreed to pick up the tab. Amazing! A return trip here will be on my agenda! read more

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I visited here tonight and feel compelled to write a review because of the bartender, Londyn. She was on the ball, very friendly and has an amazing attitude! Manager material at the very least for sure! read more