Longhorn Steakhouse in Freehold, NJ
Longhorn Steakhouse in Freehold, NJ
For her birthday, we asked my mother-in-law where she wanted to go and she picked Longhorn Steakhouse. This chain has an interesting story: it was founded on August 10, 1981, by George McKerrow Jr. and his father, George McKerrow Sr., along with Bill Norman and Bill Dukes, in Atlanta, Georgia. With its western saloon aestetics, it became popular in 1982, when, during a major snowstorm, they offered $1 drinks and specials that attracted the attention of local columnist Ron Hudspeth who wrote about it. It is said that this is what started the brand momentum that expanded in the US, with more than 600 locations. I am always excited to try new places and I admit that, being a big fan of western movies since my childhood, I was like a kid in a candy shop as I was walking around the restaurant that was empty at first and then filled up a little.
Longhorn Steakhouse in Freehold, NJ
Longhorn Steakhouse in Freehold, NJ
Longhorn Steakhouse in Freehold, NJ
They first brought us some warm bread and butter, and we quickly switched to the Texas Tonion ($10.49), delightfully crispy battered onion petals that were served with a zesty dip. Think onion rings. I also got their shrimp and lobster chowder ($5.99 or +1.99 with a steak) that was creamy and hearty. For steaks, my mother-in-law got the outlaw ribeye ($33.79), a 20oz bone-in piece of meat that was fire-grilled. This was good, tender and juicy, with nice grilled marks that added a bit of textural contrast that I also got with the Longhorn ($35.79), their signature porterhouse, with the bone separating the strip and the filet. With the steak, you can get a side, some for an additional cost, others without, like their steakhouse Mac & cheese ($3.49), that was very good and creamy, a baked potato ($3.49), steamed asparagus ($5.99) or a side of sweet potato that was included with the ribeye.
Bread at Longhorn Steakhouse in Freehold, NJ
Texas Tonion at Longhorn Steakhouse in Freehold, NJ
Ribeye with sweet potato at Longhorn Steakhouse in Freehold, NJ
Porterhouse with Mac & Cheese at Longhorn Steakhouse in Freehold, NJ
Steamed asparagus at Longhorn Steakhouse in Freehold, NJ
Baked potato at Longhorn Steakhouse in Freehold, NJ
Dessert was amazing. We decided to go for the chocolate stampede ($11.79), made with six different kinds of chocolate, two large scoops of vanilla incense cream, whipped cream and chocolate sauce. If you love chocolate, you have to order this dessert: rich and addictive, it is definitely to be shared.
Chocolate stampede at Longhorn Steakhouse in Freehold, NJ
Chocolate stampede at Longhorn Steakhouse in Freehold, NJ
Overall, we had a great time and food at Longhorn Steakhouse. I would not compare it to steakhouses I tried, and the steaks were not the best for sure, but they were decent for the price. And let’s not forget the experience, especially if like me you like westerns!
Enjoy (I did)!
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Longhorn Steakhouse - 370 US-9, Freehold, NJ 07728
