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    The Big Texan Steak Ranch

    3.4 (3.3k reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Live music
    Moderate noise

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    Mac and cheese, fried okra, green chile cream corn
    Krysten B.

    04/12/26 The food is just okay. The atmosphere is interesting, but of course it would be more fun if someone was competing in the 72oz steak challenge. We ordered the lone star cut for two and the steak tasted more like hamburger meat unfortunately. There's a hard sear on the outside of the steak that makes it pretty crisp and I wasn't a big fan. It also was a tad dry even though we ordered it medium rare. The star of the entire meal was the green chile creamed corn. My husband ordered the rattlesnake beer and asked for the 27oz mug which is only $10. The server told my husband that was the only beer he wasn't allowed to sell in a 27oz and he was pretty sure it was because of its high alcohol content. So, he had to get the lesser value at $7 for 16oz. Didn't really make sense since there are at least two other draft beer selections that had higher alcohol contents. Our server was nice, but he disappeared and didn't check on us until we were half done with our meal. Dinner was an experience, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend this place if you're looking for a good steak.

    A true roadside attraction
    Bret B.

    Driving cross country with my son for his relocation to 29 Palms CA. Stopped at the legendary steakhouse. When we walked in at 5pm on a random Wednesday we were not prepared for the sensory overload.... Table up front was for the legends attempting the 72oz steak. Seating is both family style, booth and two or four. Tons of trophy horned animals and cattle horns. Couple guitar players belting out Texas classics. Service is super friendly and prompt. Although this is a tourist trap, it is also a darn good restaurant. Great place to stop on cross country tour.

    Tyler H.

    Found this place after watching an episode from Wonderhussy on YouTube and made it a point to stop in during my road trip. Really glad I did. The place is huge and was absolutely packed when I got there, but the service was still friendly and quick. The steak was delicious and cooked perfectly, exactly what you want when stopping at a legendary Texas steakhouse. The whole spot has a fun, larger-than-life road trip vibe. It's definitely one of those classic roadside destinations that feels like part restaurant, part attraction. They also have the famous 72 oz steak challenge. No one was attempting it while I was there, but it was still fun seeing the setup and imagining someone trying to tackle it. If you're passing through Amarillo on a road trip, this is definitely a spot worth checking out. Great food and a memorable stop along the way.

    Cow in front of the big Texan
    Joshua F.

    This is a very busy place. They have a humongous side for just eating food and they have a gift shop a bar at the back a place that sells candies right when you walk in I think that's perfect placement because my son wouldn't stop asking for candy the whole time. The service was really good, fast friendly very easy but it is like I said a very busy place. We came with our two kids so when you have a small baby, everything takes a little longer, but that was nothing against him. It was just having a small child in a pretty busy place sometimes you can feel a little hectic. During our reading experience I think we got to witness six or eight people trying to finish the 72 ounce steak so it was awesome to try to cheer some people want to finish the steak even though they couldn't. The food was good definitely not the best steak I've had. I feel like it was a little bit pricey for the steak. I feel like it was more about the experience for us and how good the food was because I've had better stakes other places to be honest, but to take your family to this place and to just experience it yeah it's worth it. Just know that it'll cost you. I believe we spent 100 bucks and my wife and I got steak and my son got a pizza so that's a little expensive. But I highly recommended if you're traveling cross country a great place to stop in and just enjoy

    Adult beverages
    Kevin M.

    Though we've been through in Amarillo multiple times, this is the first time we took an opportunity to stop. So very happy that we did! After getting her normal tourist pictures on the outside, we ventured in. We took a look at the dining hall and decided it was a little bit too boisterous and open for us. We opted to sit at the bar. There are a few tables there as well. Eric had a super job taking care of us! He did a great job explaining the menu and the process! He also made some killer drinks for us! We were not silly enough to try the free steak challenge. That said, I did decide on their 24 ounce porterhouse with a loaded baked potato and the red onion tomato salad. My wife opted for the lunch portion chicken quesadilla with a Caesar salad. My wife said that her Caesar salad was one of the best she's ever had! Though it looked pedestrian, it tasted superb! I liked the simplicity of my red onion and tomato salad, very tasty. Our meals came out fairly promptly. Huge! Even the chicken quesadilla, huge! My porterhouse was cooked to perfection and I truly enjoyed the loaded, baked potato! I did manage to eat the whole thing. My wife enjoyed her quesadilla, at least what she could eat of it as it was so large. Next time we're in the area, we will be stopping in again! This place is great! Thank you again, Eric!

    Charlotte B.

    This spot is actually surprisingly good considering that it seems like a tourist trap. They say that the sweet tea is homemade, but it's not the best. The rolls were good and had some sweetness to them. The side mac & cheese and beans were a bit small, but they were both good. The homemade ranch with the side salad was tasty. The filet was delicious, but had almost a little bit too much seasoning on it. It was a very fun environment. The service was a little bit slow, but they are always very busy.

    Raw steak?! I ordered it medium rare!
    Christopher Q.

    Raw steak!? We came on a busy Friday evening. The wait time was 45 minutes. The lobby was quite interesting although it was very noisy. When we got seated and ordered we received some rolls, which were excellent with the butter. We ordered a medium rare 36oz Houston cut ribeye, a full order of Texas brisket slathered fries, a cup of chili, a garden salad, and fried okra. 36oz "medium rare" ribeye:(1/5) We ordered a medium rare steak and received a rare steak. It wasn't well seasoned. I think our server forgot about it, because when we received it was lukewarm.(I know steaks need to be rested, but not for that long!) Also some of it was raw! I didn't send it back because I hate wasting food. Texas fries:(5/5) Generous portion of fries slathered with meat and cheese. Worth it! Chili:(4/5) Average chili, came with cornbread. Garden salad:(3/5) It's literally a salad. Fried okra:(4/5) Decent fried okra. Rolls:(5/5) Excellent with the butter. Beefsteak tomatoes with onion:(5/5) Tomato with raw onion, what else can I say? Overall everything was decent although I was dissatisfied with the steak especially because the last time I was here it was perfect.

    Tiffany N.

    Why doesn't this place have 5 stars?! This is my second time going to The Big Texan Steak Ranch. I first came here when I was 11 or 12 on a family roadtrip, and have remember it ever since. Now I came back, older and engaged, and experience was just as good as I remember it. We ordered the 21 oz steak for two and got four sides. This was so filling and more than enough. Also liked how the rolls are refillable, but I think you can only ask for extra once. Expect to eat most or all of your food, becaus the to-go boxes are limited. Seating wasn't an issue at all since my party wasn't big. Plenty of parking outside. Clean restrooms. A cute gift shop attached as well.

    Hotel
    Sara C.

    This place is super cool. I was able to get some yummy food even as a vegetarian. Whatever is in the cheesy corn dip is Crack. So delicious! I also got a delicious cocktail... some kind of Old Fashioned. This place is clearly an institution, and rightly so. If youre into quirky and a little gimmicky. Check out the gift shop to get a cute shirt, and stay at the hotel while you're there! Rooms are fine. No frills, but easy access to stay the night if you're traveling on I-40 and want to have a few drinks and crash for the night.

    Ellen K.

    I guess it's a cool place to visit. They have lots of things to see like paintings and animals on the walls. - ribeye and eggs 1.8/5 This is a steak house but they don't even know how to cook steak properly? Asked for medium RARE and received medium WELL. The steak lacked seasoning as it was bland. Potatoes it comes with were soft and mushy, lacked seasoning. - country chicken fried steak 1.6/5 The gravy was meh and the country fried steak wasn't even crunchy..... Parking in big lot

    Amanda R.

    If you ever find yourself in Amarillo, for sure this spot is a must for tourist. It was an experience. There was much to explore here. Indoor and outdoor dining, plenty of parking outside of the restaurant. There were many cool spots to take a memorable photo. I enjoyed one of the games they had to offer, did have to send a few $ to play though. The staff were friendly as I walked around and checked everything out.

    Cocktails
    Cece C.

    Yes it's a tourist stop , crowded a bit noisy. But totally worth it . The service was friendly and even tho we had no reservations by the time we played the arcade and ordered our cocktails (which were legit) we we ready to be seated. Green chili corn casserole delicious. Texas fries crispy . They do have smaller filets perfect for smaller appetites. Steaks were cooked to perfection. If you don't mind the tourist theme and want a good steak then stop by

    Another view of the 72-oz steak
    Marian B.

    The Big Texan Steak Ranch visit was a memory dinner for my husband; he ate here in 1976 as a college student selling books. We were greeted by a lovely young woman who sat us at a family style table. Our table mates were seated a reasonable distance from us so we didn't interfere with each other's dinner. Our server was knowledgeable, agreeable, & efficient. A complimentary basket of warm dinner rolls, BBQ Ribs, half-order of Rocky Mountain Oysters, prime rib, & lastly green salad; every bite was a delight. The wine Juggernaut Red Blend & beer Whisky Barrel Stout were delightful. Unfortunately, taking pics was difficult because the place was packed with people. The gift shop was fun, art work on the walls all over the interior were fun.

    The 72ounce challenge table with the grill kitchen in the background

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    Ask the Community - The Big Texan Steak Ranch

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes. The Hotel takes reservations. My wife says the restaurant also takes reservations.

    Do they have a Happy Hour?

    They have happy hour drink specials but not happy hour food options.

    Do they have televisions in the bar area?

    Yes they do. The beer taps are in an area just removed from the bar. As you walk in the main entrance the beer taps are on the right, about 30-40 ft. inside the door. The bar area is just past the taps but to the left.

    Open today , Christmas?

    Their website says they had a Christmas lunch Buffett but it looks like it only went till 3pm

    Do they serve wine and spirits in addition to beer?

    Yes, margs and well drinks are on the menu photos. It says ask your server about cocktail specials!

    Can the 72 oz steak be ordered without participating in the challenge? Or do you have to order the tomahawk steak instead?

    I believe you can purchase it without doing the challenge.

    Is there patio dining outside?

    We were there in mid-October and I didn't see any. Also worth noting that although all the staff were wearing masks, about half the patrons were not. 😒

    Do you need reservations for Saturday night?

    No we was just there

    I want to do the steak challenge on Friday August 18. Do I have to book?

    On a Friday I would call ahead just to be sure.

    How big is the country fried steak dinner? Just the country fried steak itself

    I ordered it and it was pretty big. It's also made out of hamburger meat, not beefsteak.

    Can you share plates?

    Yes as far as I've seen. Portions are large.

    Is it pet friendly?

    To all ignorant people reacting like the world will end if you let a pet into a restaurant..... In… Read more

    Me and my fiancé want to enjoy a night in Amarillo is this this place to go?

    Really fun and good food. If you want quiet romantic dinner, no!

    How us the atmosphere?

    Very nice and country.

    Can I eat gluten free here safely?

    The Big Texan can accommodate any dietary restriction - these are professional folks and they know what they are doing in the kitchen.

    How's the beer?

    Beer is great

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    Revised bill showing happy hour

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