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The Highest And Lowest Overall Prices At US Steakhouse Chains

NEWS

By TIM FORSTER

Not all steakhouses are made equal, especially when it comes to price. Out of the five biggest chains in the U.S., a classic meal will cost more at Capital Grille or Ruth's Chris.
A classic steakhouse meal of a side Caesar salad, bone-in ribeye steak with a potato side, and cheesecake dessert costs $113 at Capital Grille and a hefty $125 at Ruth's Chris.
The same meal costs $54.97 at Outback Steakhouse, $50.97 at Texas Roadhouse, and just $47.77 at LongHorn Steakhouse, all of which are nearly half the price.
There's a particular price difference between the Caesar salad and a potato side. Capital Grille and Ruth's Chris charge $14 or $15 for the salad and $13 to $15 for the potatoes.
At the others, you won't need to pay for the potatoes, as a side is included with the steak, and the salads stay under $5, except for slightly-pricier Outback, at $6.99.
Ruth's Chris' 26-ounce bone-in ribeye runs for $83, and Capital Grille's 22-ounce is $73. At the other chains, you'll pay in the $30 range for a 20-ounce steak.
You'll still pay more for a portion of cheesecake at Capital Grille and Ruth's Chris at about $13 each. However, it's only a few dollars less at the other chains.