Longhorn Steakhouse is a well established chain in the US, roughly equivalent to Outback or Texas Roadhouse, that serves steaks, chicken, and seafood in a clean modern setting. I’ve been to various Longhorn Steakhouses many times, and all in all I prefer Outback slightly, because I think Outback’s entrees are a little cheaper and their service is a little better. I have friends I hold in high regard, however, who hold exactly the opposite opinion. I suspect the difference between the mid priced steak houses is mostly a matter of personal taste.
There are two Longhorns in Snellville, and this review covers the one at the corner of Web Ginn Road and Highway 124, in the open mall known as Avenue Web Ginn. This is a Snellville location, though just by crossing Web Ginn Road, you are then in Lawrenceville.
When this restaurant first opened it was packed and impossible to get into. The wait was well over an hour and the receptionists were unable to accurately estimate time. I left lines for this place at least twice because a “half hour” wait stretched into an hour or more.
The lines have calmed down in the meantime, and my daughter and I came recently during lunch. We were seated quickly and a waiter was with us shortly. Drinks were rapidly served and we both ordered salads, my daughter a salmon salad and I had the 7 pepper sirloin salad, medium rare.
In the meantime, we were served Longhorn’s bread. It’s a round loaf, as opposed to the elongated loaf of other stores, and it was already sliced, a handy convenience. Longhorn’s bread is quite good.
Both salads were good. My daughter’s salmon was cooked, as opposed to undercooked, and while my salad ended up with medium well steak as opposed to medium rare, the steak was quite good and full of flavor. At points I thought the 7 pepper crust was a little potent, but in a salad with steak, blue cheese, balsamic dressing, and a pepper crust, there will be some strong flavors.
I found the service to be good, but not great. They seemed surprised when our glasses were empty. Some of that could simply be the time we came. Lunch isn’t as hectic as dinner.
Verdict: Recommended. Very good steaks, good seafood, good service.
Longhorn Steakhouse
1350 Scenic Highway
Snellville, GA, 30078
(770) 972-6552
June 29, 2009 at 1:35 pm
I have yet to get a steak cooked right at the Webb Ginn location. I have choosen to return to the Killian Hill location after giving the Webb Ginn Longhorn’s an adequate chance to prove thenselves.
January 18, 2011 at 6:35 pm
My husband and I visited the Webb Ginn location January 16, 2011. We ordered a 16 oz prime rib to share, and an order of Wild West shimp. Both of us were sick within 3 hours with food poisioning. I do not recommend this longhorn location.
April 18, 2011 at 1:04 pm
My family and I went to this Longhorn and we had a fantastic time! The service was great and very attentive. I got a 7 oz Filet and it came out perfectly with the veggies and rice. We came on a Saterday night when it was busy so I recommend calling ahead. But it is worth the wait! I highly recommend this location.