re: Saltgrass Steak House

Had an awful experience at the one on the boardwalk in Bossier. My wife ordered the chicken which came out pink in the middle, which we obviously sent back. Instead of doing a fresh chicken breast, the slapped the same one she cut into on the grill for a few seconds...the part she cut into was now cooked, the rest still pink. At this point she gave up on her meal and sent it back saying it was inedible. I watched as the waitress took the plate to the manager who shrugged and let it go...never once did he come to our table to apologize, see what he could do or how he could make it right. When I got the check the chicken was still on there. I said hell no that I wanted to see the manager who had disappeared. At this point my wife was uncomfortable and over it so I paid it, left and left an atom bomb of a yelp review...

All this to say, my steak was pretty solid...so there's that

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My wife worked at Texas land and cattle and a Texas Roadhouse in college so I always ask when we pass any of those whether it's a saltgrass or outback if that's the one she worked at.

5 years later and she still doesn't find it funny.

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im telling you, the TR in Lafayette is something else. place runs like a top, great service and food is always really good. like i said, that's the only one I've eaten at, so I can't comment on the others, but I love it for a cheap and quick option

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Saltgrass Steak House

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I have had once or twice and it's pretty good. That being said I try to avoid Tillman Fertitta establishments because the dude is POS and fricks hard working people out of money regularly. I think every building he has built recently has a lien because he refuses to pay GC and then just fights in court because its cheaper for him that way.

the green beans at Texas Roadhouse are incredible.

It's more than Outback but not much better. Texas Roadhouse is a much better value for budget steakhouses.

I haven’t had outback in years and don’t remember if I have had Texas Roadhouse but I think Saltgrass gives you a fine meal for your $$.

Had a buddy wanting to eat at salt grass when we were at the golden nugget...convinced him to spend a few more bucks and go to Vic and Anthonys. Much better meal.

I’ve heard some people rave about Saltgrass, but after trying a couple of them it’s rather a mystery to me. These are second tier steak houses without prime beef. If I had to choose one, it would be Texas Roadhouse without hesitation. Better sides, better service, better value.

As an aside, the toughest piece of beef ever served to me was at Outback. My arm was tired from sawing the steak and my jaws were sore from chewing.

I worked at the Outback in Lafayette during the early to mid 2000s and thought it was the best chain restaurant around. We went there recently for nostalgic purposes and the place is now just like any other chain. The quality and portions are not what they used to be. Completely mediocre.