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ALC Steaks (Austin Land & Cattle), Austin, TX

ALC Steaks (Austin Land & Cattle)

4.7
4.7
2613 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
You haven't experienced the best of Austin until you've been to ALC Steaks at 12th and Lamar. For truly remarkable steaks served with a generous helping of Austin attitude, visit the Capitol city's only independent, family owned steakhouse. Serving sizzling, hand-cut, aged beef and great friends the way Austinites have loved it since 1993.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 472-1813
  • Website
    https://www.alcsteaks.com/index.htm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christian Mertens
  • Private party facilities
    Private and semi-private areas available for groups of 10 to 50 guests. We can offer our regular dinner menu, or we will happily assist you in designing a delicious dinner that is appropriate for any affair and print your custom menu for your guests to select. We can also assist with wine selection.
  • Location
    1205 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    12th Street & N Lamar Blvd
  • Parking details
    There is parking available in front of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Appetizers

  • Almost Famous Crab Cakes

    With Smoked Jalapeño Remoulade

    • Mkt

  • Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

    Classic Style with Espolón Tequila Cocktail Sauce

    • Classic Escargot$16.00

      With Garlic, Butter, and Madeira Wine

      • Crispy Fried Gulf Oysters Beer$16.00

        With Pico De Gallo and a Green Goddess Dipping Sauce

        • Battered Cremini Mushrooms$10.00

          Served with our Creamy Chipotle Dipping Sauce

          • Seared Ahi Tuna*$18.00

            Encrusted with Sesame Seeds. Served with Wasabi

            • Buffalo Style Grilled Lamb Chops$20.00

              Tossed in Frank's Red Hot Sauce with Jalapeño Blue Cheese

              • New Mexico Green Chiles$10.00

                Stuffed with Goat Cheese and a Sprinkle of Cilantro

                • Beef Sashimi$16.00

                  With Arugula, Shaved Fennel, Pickled Onions, Jalapenos and Ponzu Sauce

                  Soups and Salads

                  • Spicy Sirloin Soup$9.00

                    Tender Pieces of Sirloin in a Hearty Beef Broth

                    • Sweet Potato Clam Chowder$9.00

                      Our Creamy Southern Favorite

                      • Caesar Salad$11.00

                        Crispy Romaine with Homemade Dressing and Garlic Croutons

                        • Classic Green Salad$10.00

                          Seasonal Greens, Tomatoes, Parmesan, and Choice of Dressing

                          • Burrata with Cherry Tomatoes$13.00

                            With Fresh Torn Basil and a White Balsamic Drizzle

                            • The Wedge$12.00

                              Quarter Heart, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Herb Tossed Tomatoes, and Double Smoked Bacon with Blue Cheese Dressing

                              Seafood and Poultry

                              • Chicken Fried Ahi Tuna*$36.00

                                With Jalapeno Gravy and a Crunchy Egg Roll

                                • Atlantic Salmon*$33.00

                                  Grilled with a Fresh Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette

                                  • Creole Style Gulf Snapper*$39.00

                                    With 2 Shrimp and Dirty Rice

                                    • Texas Jumbo Gulf Shrimp$36.00

                                      Charbroiled, Shiner Bock Battered, or Scampi Style

                                      • Canadian Lobster Tail

                                        Charbroiled to Perfection

                                        • Mkt

                                      • Breast of Chicken$28.00

                                        With Poblano Cream or Creole Style with Jalapeño Horseradish

                                        Steaks

                                        All Steaks Come with One Choice of Our Accompaniments

                                        • Ribeye*

                                          The Ribeye is hand carved from the Prime Rib Roast, which makes this steak our most marbled cut. The additional marbling gives this steak a robust flavor and juicy tenderness

                                          • 12 Oz$50.00
                                          • 16 Oz$55.00
                                          • 22 Oz Bone In$60.00

                                        • New York Strip*

                                          One of our most acclaimed steaks, with its rich marbling it delivers a wonderful flavor and succulent texture. Our Strip Steaks are aged to perfection and then center cut by hand for your order

                                          • 10 Oz$45.00
                                          • 14 Oz$51.00

                                        • Portobello Mushroom Steak*$28.00

                                          Drizzled with Chimichurri, with Grilled Veggies and Asparagus. This is Vegan, folks. No meat in this one

                                          • Filet Mignon*

                                            The Filet Mignon is perhaps our most famous cut of beef. The most tender and aged for ultimate flavor

                                            • 6 Oz$55.00
                                            • 10 Oz$60.00

                                          • T-Bone*

                                            Just like the Porterhouse except with a smaller portion of Filet Mignon

                                            • 28 Oz$65.00

                                          • Porter House*

                                            This steak provides you with the best of both worlds! A T-shape bone with a Strip Steak on one side and a Filet Mignon on the other. Aged to perfection for the best flavor

                                            • 30 Oz$73.00

                                          • Bone In New York Strip*

                                            44 Farms - Since 1909. All natural, grass fed beef from Cameron, Texas. Aged for 30 days to bring out a robust but very tender steak

                                            • 20 Oz$68.00

                                          Enhance Your Steak

                                          • Oscar Style

                                            Jumbo Lump Crab and Spicy Hollandaise

                                            • Mkt

                                          • Alc Style$6.00

                                            Encrusted with Peppercorn and Blue Cheese

                                            • Lobster Tail

                                              With Drawn Butter and Lemon

                                              • Mkt

                                            • Gulf Shrimp$15.00

                                              Grilled, Shiner Bock Battered, or Scampi Style

                                              • Homemade Steak Sauces

                                                Chimichurri, Red Chimichurri, Makers Mark Bourbon, Jalapeno Blue Cheese, Bearnaise, Gorgonzola Butter, Jalapeno Horseradish, ALC Sauce

                                                • each$2.50
                                                • Sampler of 4 for$9.00

                                              Local House Specialties

                                              Local House Specialties Come with One Choice of Our Accompaniments

                                              • Surf and Turf*

                                                5oz Filet Mignon with a 14oz Lobster Tail

                                                • Mkt

                                              • Grilled Pork Chops*$33.00

                                                With a Red Chile Glaze, Garlic, and Spicewood Honey Sauce

                                                • Chopped Steak*$28.00

                                                  Topped with Mushrooms and Grilled Onions

                                                  • Chicken Fried Sirloin$27.00

                                                    Deep Fried to a Golden Brown, Topped with Cream Gravy

                                                    Accompaniments

                                                    • Wedge Cut Potatoes$6.00

                                                      • Matchstick Fries$6.00

                                                        • Sweet Potato Sticks$6.00

                                                          • Baked Potato$9.00

                                                            • Mashed Potato or Garlic Mash$7.00

                                                              • Texmati Rice$6.00

                                                                • Truffled Bacon Mac & Cheese$9.00

                                                                  • Asparagus with Chimichurri$11.00

                                                                    • Fried Brussel Sprouts with a Dijon And Balsamic Glaze$8.00

                                                                      • Grilled Kabob Vegetables$9.00

                                                                        • Flash Fried Kale with Parmesan Shavings$8.00

                                                                          • Roasted Broccolini$8.00

                                                                            • Glazed Carrots$8.00

                                                                              • Green Chile Creamed Corn$8.00

                                                                                Last updated: January 18, 2023

                                                                                What 2,613 people are saying

                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                4.7
                                                                                4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                • 4.6Food
                                                                                • 4.7Service
                                                                                • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                • 4.5Value

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                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                Austin Land & Cattle, or ALC Steaks, is cherished for its "outstanding food" and "exceptional service," embodying the "Old Austin" charm. Regulars rave about the "best steaks in town" and the attentive staff, making it a top choice for special occasions. Despite occasional inconsistencies, ALC remains a "true Austin hidden treasure."

                                                                                2,613 Reviews

                                                                                1. Brian

                                                                                  Chicago

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Steaks were fantastic. Trent is one of the best servers in town. We also really enjoyed the Buffalo Lamb Chops, New Mexico Green Chiles, asparagus and garlic mash.

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                                                                                2. Jennifer

                                                                                  Austin

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Out service and food was great . Atmosphere was nice and we loved being able to enjoy a conversation without too much noice .

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                                                                                3. Bree

                                                                                  Tahoe

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Everything we ate here was delicious and the service was impeccable! Highly recommend dining at ALC steaks!

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                                                                                4. Bebi

                                                                                  Washington DC

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  We were there with another couple for our Anniversary / Valentines Dinner. This was our first time there being new to the area. Everything was really nice and the atmosphere was great. Our only complaints was that our waiter seemed to be less attentive to our table and other tables that were seated after ours were getting catered to more. We have to verbally call for attention before they finally started taking our orders. As for the drinks, I ordered a mojito as first which had way too much mint and also extra tart. I then requested for it to be changed to a regular mule, and that also had a very heavy and strong amount of lime in it which made it undrinkable. Which was disappointing. Aside from that, everything else was great. We enjoyed ourselves. We will definitely be back again.

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                                                                                5. Jane

                                                                                  Austin

                                                                                  10 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  10 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  As always, the food and service were excellent. Atmosphere was very nice - quiet and welcoming. We will visit again.

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                                                                                6. Jeannine

                                                                                  San Antonio

                                                                                  15 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  15 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  We had a great Valentine’s Day dinner at ALC Steaks. This was our first visit and we we recommend to someone looking for a great place to celebrate any occasion. My husband ordered the ribeye and it was seasons very well and the baked potato was tasty too. I had the sea bass which was excellent! It had a great smoky flavor and the spinach on the side was as delicious as well. We will be back.

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                                                                                7. Albert

                                                                                  Austin

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  We had a great experience, wait staff was very attentive and very polite. Our waiter was awesome and the food came hot and quick. Will be back. The food was plated great.

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                                                                                8. Beau

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  Austin

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Start to finish, ALC provided the perfect date night. The service was exactly what we wanted - attentive, never had to ask for anything, and also felt like we had the plenty of privacy and no interruptions. Thank you, Micheal. Drinks came out promptly and we started with the burrata and tomato salad, which was very fresh, along with ALC's complimentary rolls. We then ordered the 10oz filet and got it ALC style (peppercorn encrusted topped with blue cheese), with a baked potato and kebab grilled vegetables side. Everything was seasoned just right and prepared to our liking. We skipped dessert just because we finished every bite. Next time we'll go for the 6oz filet to save room for something on what looked like an amazing dessert menu.

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                                                                                9. Christian

                                                                                  Austin

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  2.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                                  4. Ambience 1
                                                                                  Overall the dinner was just “Okay”, we waited at the host stand for quite a while before being greeted. The server was below average, we felt like an afterthought since we’re put put in a back room. We felt a little rushed to order dinner. The decorations were all over the place, one room had old guitars, another was just posters of cows.

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                                                                                10. Justin

                                                                                  Austin

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on February 4, 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Everything the table had was excellent . Service was very good, they gave a nice touch for my wife‘s birthday with complementary steak seasoning and a complementary dessert. This is a great restaurant to visit for special occasions.

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                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                ALC Steaks (Austin Land & Cattle) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 472-1813.

                                                                                ALC Steaks (Austin Land & Cattle) is rated 4.7 stars by 2613 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                Make a reservation

                                                                                2 people
                                                                                7:00 PM
                                                                                Booked 10 times today

                                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                Google Map for ALC Steaks (Austin Land & Cattle)

                                                                                1205 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                • Cross street
                                                                                  12th Street & N Lamar Blvd
                                                                                • Neighborhood
                                                                                  Downtown
                                                                                • Hours of operation
                                                                                  Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
                                                                                • Price
                                                                                  $31 to $50
                                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                                  Steakhouse
                                                                                • Dining style
                                                                                  Casual Elegant
                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                  Smart Casual
                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                  There is parking available in front of the restaurant.
                                                                                • Payment options
                                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                • Executive chef
                                                                                  Christian Mertens
                                                                                • Additional
                                                                                  Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                • Website
                                                                                  https://www.alcsteaks.com/index.htm
                                                                                • Phone number
                                                                                  (512) 472-1813
                                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                                  Private and semi-private areas available for groups of 10 to 50 guests. We can offer our regular dinner menu, or we will happily assist you in designing a delicious dinner that is appropriate for any affair and print your custom menu for your guests to select. We can also assist with wine selection.

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