If it seems restaurant prices have increased in recent years, it's because they have.
Average menu prices in the United States rose 27.2% between February 2020 and the summer of 2024, the National Restaurant Association reported, citing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Even so, Steven John wondered whether he could still find great restaurant meals at a decent price. In this case, he set his sights on a steak.
He ordered the same meal at three of America's favorite steakhouse chains: Outback Steakhouse, LongHorn Steakhouse, and Texas Roadhouse. He visited locations near him in Long Island, New York, during early lunch hours on a weekday.
At each restaurant, he asked for a 6-ounce sirloin steak (the cheapest steak each chain offers) cooked medium-well, sides of mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli, and whatever house bread came free with the meal.
See how his dining experiences went at the link in our bio.
Review by Steven John
(Credit: Steven John)
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