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The Big Texan Steak Ranch, Amarillo, TX

The Big Texan Steak Ranch

4.5 (334)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
7701 E I 40, Amarillo, TX 79118-6915

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 72 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 10:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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

What 334 people are saying

The Big Texan Steak Ranch reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

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 "fun atmosphere" with "great steak" and "reasonable prices." Known for its unique décor and the thrilling 72 oz. steak challenge, it's a lively spot with "fast and cheerful service." While some find it "overhyped," many enjoy the "huge portions" and "rustic cowboy decor."
334 Reviews
  1. Holly

    Texas Panhandle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. We had a party of 13, waitress was excellent.

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  2. Lynda

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, brewery area, service was great. We thought the gift shop was just ok.

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  3. James

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Just ok. Don't believe the hype. Overrated. My steak was pretty good. But hubby didn't like his ribs. Neither of us cared for the beans. Sweet Potato and rolls were good. Noisy, silly singers. Overcrowded.

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  4. Martin

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Over het algemeen is het “ what you see is what you get”. Eten is prima, bediening geweldig en de sfeer prima. Enige minpunt was de zitplaats boven, deze was echt veel te klein. Voor de rest een prima ervaring😎

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  5. Andrea

    San Antonio4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We were set at a dirty table we were seated on second level it was beyond cold service was very slow food was good but cold was also told that the porterhouse steak I ordered was the same thing as the t bone steak I received wouldn’t recommend

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  6. Rosalyn

    Dallas - Fort Worth12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasty food - we tried chicken fried steak for lunch. Sandwich was really good, salad very fresh, big servings (although husband might say adequate- hahaha). Not too busy mid-afternoon but apparently can be at peak times. Sweets case displayed huge pieces of cake, and lobby is rustic and cowboy decor (photo ops). Gift shop with Texas “stuff” had tourist-y items and elevated prices (imho)…but that’s the price you pay for atmosphere and reputation!

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  7. Dimitra

    Texas Panhandle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was Texan and amazing! Large portions! Fast and cheerful service!

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  8. Don

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been there 3 times and have had a great time and good food, great service. Planning on more trips in the future.

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  9. Todd

    New Mexico6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Great steak. Customer service was excellent. Will definitely go back.

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  10. Floyd

    Toledo / Northwest Ohio4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    This may have been okay forty years ago, but it seems very outdated. My wife and I split a filet - two five-ounce cuts. Five dollars for the share charge. A bad start. She got an extremely small baked sweet potato, I got a mediocre baked potato and the mac n cheese side was lukewarm and not good. They had their own craft brews. Mine was fine, my wife’s IPA was terrible and she only took two sips. They took that off the bill. I think this place is way overhyped. Your mileage may vary.

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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 334 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 72 times today
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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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