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The Big Texan Steak Ranch, Amarillo, TX

The Big Texan Steak Ranch

4.5
4.5
230 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 58 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
In 1960, R. J. “Bob” Lee opened The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo Texas on Route 66, the “Mother Road”. It’s distinctive architecture soon became recognized across the Mother Road as a good stopping place for great steaks grilled over an open flame. The Big Texan is famous for the FREE 72oz steak challenge, which includes eating a salad, baked potato, shrimp cocktail and 72 ounces of beef! Stop in and have a one of a kind experience with large, juicy steaks, cowboys and cowgirls, and take a dive into the Old Wild West!

The Big Texan has more to offer than just big steaks! Stay with us either at our RV Park, Cabins, Wagons, Airstream, and AIRBNBs on property.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 10:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (806) 372-6000
  • Website
    http://www.bigtexan.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    7701 E I 40, Amarillo, TX 79118-6915
  • Neighborhood
    Amarillo
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 230 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Texas Panhandle

    Kid-friendly

  • Texas Panhandle

    Good for groups

  • Texas Panhandle

    Hot spot

  • Texas Panhandle

    Lively

  • Texas Panhandle

    Most Booked

  • Amarillo

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Big Texan Steak Ranch offers a lively and festive atmosphere, making it a must-visit in Amarillo. Known for its "excellent prime rib and ribeye steaks," this iconic spot provides "great food and fun." While some reviews note inconsistent service, the unique dining experience and "delicious food" make it worthwhile.

230 Reviews

  1. Larry

    Denver

    47 reviews

    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fun place to eat in Amarillo. Good food and a cool atmosphere.

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  2. Julia

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a fun restaurant, full of boisterous people having a good time. The meats were delicious, and the food was good. Dessert , coconut cake, tasted of chemicals and was way too sweet. It’s the quintessential Texan experience.

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  3. Terri

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a group of 8 dining in for dinner. We have been here multiple times, however, this time we were underwhelmed by the food. Our potatoes were lukewarm and the steaks had a ton of pepper on them. They were served lukewarm as well. The place is fun and is still has great ambiance, especially decorated for Christmas as it was. Sad the food did not live up to our expectations.

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  4. Ceren

    Amarillo

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was terrible. We didn't get paid for what we ordered at all. They took extra money for sharing a menu when it wasn't notified to us beforehand. The waitress was very rude and snappish, made it obvious that she was angry when she received zero tip for the bad service. No matter how famous the place is, wouldn't reccomend it to anyone and wouldn't come here again.

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  5. Amanda

    Oklahoma City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining here was definitely an experience. The food was decent enough though. The restaurant was all done up for Christmas which added to the ambience. Their brewery beers were really good. If you’re coming through town it’s definitely a place to check out. 

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  6. Elizabeth

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed this restaurant while visiting family in town. It was all decorated for Christmas, which we really enjoyed. I was expecting the food to be sub-par since this was a tourist destination but we really enjoyed our meal!

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  7. Travis

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it!! Exactly what we expected. Great steaks great fun!

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  8. Austin

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food love stoping at my favorite Texas steak house in Amarillo!

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  9. anthony

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun place, good fresh food and friendly staff in spite of being a little hokey. Loved being serenaded while having dinner and feeling the throwback to another time. It is what I imagined the west to be during the 194’s-50’s!

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  10. Mindi

    Amarillo

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Kids meals were cold when we received them, never offered drink refills, food very overpriced considering taste and quality and waitress was not attentive at all.

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FAQs

The Big Texan Steak Ranch offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (806) 372-6000.

The Big Texan Steak Ranch is rated 4.5 stars by 230 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 58 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Big Texan Steak Ranch

7701 E I 40, Amarillo, TX 79118-6915

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Amarillo
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 10:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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