From Texas Roadhouse to Fogo de Chão, these sides take a meal from good to unforgettable.
Some steakhouses have become well-known not just for beautifully cooked cuts of meat, but for exceptional sides (Texas Roadhouse is forever linked to fresh bread with honey butter). These sides are the perfect accompaniment to the rich steak, perfectly balancing out the meal and taking it from good to unforgettable. If you want a lunch or dinner where the sides shine, here are seven steakhouses with sides so good they’re worth the trip alone.
Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse
Diners are obsessed with the Baked Sweet Potato at Texas Roadhouse, which is practically a dessert: Guests can choose to have it Loaded with Honey Cinnamon Caramel Sauce and Toasted Marshmallows or Honey Cinnamon Butter. The Mac and Cheese is also a popular side dish.
Fogo de Chão
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Fogo de Chão has a salad bar so good it almost overshadows the endless portions of grilled meats. I would absolutely visit there for lunch just for the Market Table, which has beautiful charcuterie, smoked salmon, salads, and so much more. The Crispy Yuca Fries with grated parmesan and malagueta aioli are also a must-have.
Ruth’s Chris
Ruth’s Chris
Ruth’s Chris has outstanding Signature Sides, like the Lobster Mac & Cheese (cavatappi pasta and tender maine lobster tossed in white cheddar sauce) and the Sweet Potato Casserole (rich and creamy sweet potato casserole topped with a buttery pecan crust). The Mushrooms Stuffed With Crabmeat from the Appetizer menu is another delicious option, made from broiled mushroom caps stuffed with house-made blue crab stuffing and topped with romano cheese.
Charlie Palmer Steak
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Charlie Palmer Steak has many excellent sides to pair with your steak, like the Macaroni & Cheese, which is a rich, delicious pasta dish made with aged gruyere and comte cheese. The Sauteed Forest Mushrooms made with garlic, shallots, and thyme are also intensely flavorful and a must-have side.
Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse is famous for its Bloomin’ Onion appetizer, a special onion hand-carved, cooked until golden, and ready to dip into a spicy signature bloom sauce. The Tasmanian Chili is also well-worth ordering—this spicy chili made from only steak and no beans.
The Capital Grille
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The Capital Grille has sides and appetizers so good they’re a meal in itself, like the Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail, which is chilled and served with housemade mustard sauce. The Seared Lobster Cake with Lemon Basil Aioli is another gem, made from North Atlantic lobster served with housemade aioli and grilled lemon.
LongHorn Steakhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse offers guests a wide variety of delicious sides, like the Crispy Texas Okra. This crunchy, savory side is made with fresh okra coated with signature Parmesan bread crumbs and fried to order. The Loaded Baked Potato (Fresh Baked Potato loaded with Applewood smoked bacon, Daisy® sour cream, aged yellow cheddar, butter and green onions) is another tasty option.
