Stylish and Hungry 2022: Longhorn Steakhouse

After last season’s success with this food blog, I decided to give it a go once again. Stylish and Hungry is back and better than ever for season two. I’ll review all kinds of restaurants from steakhouses to the family restaurants as well as the best spot for brunch. I’m hoping to try out the Kitchen on Main very soon. I also want to review Kings as it is a dying breed in our area and was once thriving. Plus I have history there having been a former employee.

Longhorn Steakhouse has been at its location in front of Westmoreland Mall since the early 2010s (tentatively speaking) and like Texas Roadhouse, is a great place to go if you’re craving a good steak (or other comfort food if you’re not digging a sirloin or rib-eye). Longhorn is owned by Darden, the same company which also owns The Olive Garden and formerly, Red Lobster. Look for my reviews on those places at a future date.

I arrived at the restaurant around 5:30 and was promptly seated by the hostess. The server didn’t waste any time taking my order (it also helped that I knew what I wanted). Maura had eaten at Longhorn before and she suggested the Garlic Parmesan Chicken. That is what I ordered along with a baked potato with the works. For my drink I ordered a seasonal Sam Adams Boston Lager. I was definitely feeling full after my meal.

My experience was memorable and I will definitely be back at some point (probably in the Fall or before Christmas). I’ll definitely be ordering a steak so I can compare Longhorn vs. Texas Roadhouse to see whose is better.

The music wasn’t too loud and the atmosphere was just right. At 5:30-6 it was the height of the dinner rush so there was definitely a crowd but not too hectic. Just lots of people out and about having a good time on a Wednesday night. Having the mall close by and being off a major road (US 30) really helps bring business in too.

My server took good care of me and the manager also came to my table as well to make sure I was happy with my chicken.

Grade: A+ (for excellent service and hospitality, as well as the food).

The restaurant also has a managing partner. Here’s some in depth information on what a restaurant managing partner does.

A restaurant managing partner works on restaurant operations while also handling budgeting and planning tasks. A managing partner has a partial stake in the restaurant. Their duties include reporting performance and financial figures to corporate ownership or silent partners and implementing their strategies and improvement plans in the restaurant. They also handle day-to-day tasks such as hiring and training employees, negotiating with vendors and suppliers, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

A manager usually delegates responsibilities to the restaurant’s assistant management team. They may sometimes have other duties that involve market research, promotion, and public relations.

First Stylish and Hungry 2022 post is in the books. My next restaurant review will take me out to breakfast. I’m thinking either Kings or Eat’n Park. Down the road, I will be trying South Greensburg restaurant (my second time there) as well as Keystone Kitchen in New Alexandria. Plenty of places to eat, drink, and be merry