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Texas Roadhouse - Steakhouse in Athens, Georgia

Texas Roadhouse

4.3 (3143 reviews)

1021 Dowdy Rd, Athens, GA 30606

Steak house
American restaurant
Restaurant

About Texas Roadhouse - steak house in Athens, Georgia

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

Customer Review Summary

Texas Roadhouse is known for its lively atmosphere and friendly service. Many reviews highlight the quality of food, especially the steak and rolls with cinnamon butter. Some guests reported issues with food quality, such as incorrect steak orders and inadequate sides, leading to disappointment. However, positive experiences include attentive servers, reasonable wait times, and a family-friendly environment. Overall, the restaurant is appreciated for its value and enjoyable dining experience, despite some inconsistencies in service and food quality.

Key Features

Service options

  • Curbside pickup
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.3 out of 5
5
2072
4
561
3
189
2
113
1
208
Based on 3143 reviews

Pamela B

1 month ago

Love the energy of Texas Roadhouse!! I haven't been in a while, but it has kept up with the same good service and good food I had the last time. The atmosphere is lively, and the servers are the best. Before you are seated, you have the opportunity to choose your own steak. Then you are treated with a basket of bread with cinnamon butter...best thing ever!! Even crowded, you are made to feel welcomed and not rushed. The food was hot, our steaks were cooked as ordered, and the drinks were good too. I also love that they have a floor manager who walks around and checks on everyone. Also, this location only opens for lunch Friday through Sunday and 3pm Monday through Thursday.

Grace Upton

2 weeks ago

Want to say first we adored our server. She was not the problem at all. We went out for a last minute dinner and waiting roughly 10 minutes for a table which wasn’t bad for 7:15 pm on a Sunday. My fiancé and I both ordered steaks. He got a rare 16 ounce sirloin and I got a 12 ounce medium NY strip. Just want to say we were severely disappointed in our food. My broccoli was hard and stale tasting and our steaks were wrong all across the board. My partners steak was blue when he ordered rare. And my steak tasted and looked like the wrong cut. My steak coming out looking like a ribeye and when I asked our waitress she agreed and told me it looked like a ribeye as well. I ordered the strip cause I hate excessive fat and gargle on my steaks, we also waited roughly 35 minutes for our food. The server came back and stated that the kitchen manager told her it was a ribeye. When I told her it didn’t taste like one my only option was to keep the steak that I couldn’t eat much of due to the excessive fat, or they could get me a different one. I kept the one due to me not wanting to wait 30 minutes for a new steak. My partner did not notice his was blue until he ate a few pieces. He wasn’t going to complain, but our server walked by and noticed his was not cooked considering he ordered rare not blue. That’s was an easy fix, the server let us know that the manager would deliver his food. When she arrived I wasn’t mean by any means, I have worked in the food industry for years. But she was a younger women with black hair and she was insanely rude. She got aggressive with me when I told her my steak was mostly fat and severely disappointing ( also was not 12 ounces). And she snapped back and said that when they cut the end of the strip it can look like a ribeye. I let her know it was still cooked incorrectly and just was a crappy cut of steak. Just annoyed cause we paid 60 bucks for one of the worst steak dinners. I don’t recommend getting a NY strip unless you want the wrong cut of meat and a nasty attitude manager to ruin your meal.

Heather Miller

3 weeks ago

Visited the Athens location tonight to celebrate my son’s 21st birthday and has a great time! The manager, Jessica Little, greeted us at the steak display area and helped my son pick out his own ribeye. She was very friendly throughout our visit and checked on us. Our server, Cade, was phenomenal! He was prompt, friendly and very attentive. Our food was tasty and we loved the birthday song at the end. Thank y’all for making this such an enjoyable experience!

Heather Walter

2 weeks ago

Yum herb crusted chicken well seasoned and cuts so easy. The rice was okay.... Wouldn't get the rice again.

Fred Gonzo

I recently had a great experience at this Texas Roadhouse. From the moment we walked in, the staff was friendly and welcoming. Even though they were busy, the wait time was reasonable, and the energy in the restaurant was lively without being overwhelming. The food was outstanding. The rolls with cinnamon butter were fresh and addictive, as always. Our steaks were cooked perfectly to order, well-seasoned, and incredibly tender. The sides were just as impressive—fluffy baked potatoes, flavorful green beans, and crispy fries. You can tell they take pride in their food quality. Service was top-notch. Our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. Drinks were always refilled promptly, and our orders came out in a timely manner despite the busy crowd. The atmosphere was exactly what you’d expect from a Texas Roadhouse—fun, laid-back, and family-friendly. The music and occasional line-dancing from the staff added to the experience without being too over-the-top. Overall, this location is a great spot for a casual night out, whether you're craving a steak, celebrating an occasion, or just looking for a solid meal with great service. Highly recommend!

Conner Knight

1 month ago

Went to Texas roadhouse with my 2 daughters and I today just to do something just us while our girls are going through the jealousy phase of baby brother being born. Absolutely everything was great and my kids had a blast. And this is what my wife saw when she opened her togo bag. So pleased with today's experience

Chris H

I always have a great experience here. Good food. Last time they were very busy and we had to wait but multiple people checked up on us and made sure we were ok. They get the drinks and rolls out fast. You might have to have some patience at peak times. Will be back again.

Steph E

I always enjoy going to Texas Roadhouse. You always get great portions and enough for seconds to enjoy later on. They get you seated fairly quickly, and the food comes shortly thereafter. I'm a huge fan of the Chicken Critters with honey mustard sauce. The Caesar Salad, Sweet Potato, Baked Potato, Chili, and Seasoned Rice are great side choices. The bread and peanuts are a nice way to start the meal as well.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 10:30 AM–11 PM
Monday 3–10 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM–11 PM
Sunday 10:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday 3–10 PM
Tuesday 3–10 PM
Wednesday 3–10 PM

Price Range

$$