"How much is dinner going to cost" is one of the most common questions before a Texas Roadhouse trip, and the honest answer is: it depends heavily on what you order and which location you visit, since Texas Roadhouse doesn't publish one national price list. But you can get a genuinely useful estimate by pricing out real menu combinations rather than guessing - so that's what we did below, using the verified per-item pricing we track on this site.
The Short Version
For two adults and two kids ordering entrees, sides, and drinks, expect somewhere in the $50-$90 range before tax and tip, depending on which steaks and kids' meals you choose. A takeout family pack (like the Pulled Pork Family Pack or Three Full Slabs of Ribs) can work out to less per person if you're feeding a bigger group and don't need table service.
Scenario 1: A Value-Focused Order
This is what a budget-conscious family of 4 might order - a lean, inexpensive steak for each adult, a smaller kids' meal for each child, and fountain drinks all around. Every entree already comes with free rolls and cinnamon butter, so that's not an add-on cost.
| Item | Qty | Price Each | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-Cut Sirloin* (adult entree) | 2 | $14.49 | $28.98 |
| Mini-Cheeseburgers (kids' menu) | 2 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| 20oz Fountain Drink | 4 | $1.99 | $7.96 |
| Estimated subtotal | $50.92 |
Scenario 2: A Hungrier Order
This version adds a bigger steak, the larger Ranger Meal tier for the kids (aimed at bigger appetites than the standard kids' menu), and a dessert to share.
| Item | Qty | Price Each | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ft. Worth Ribeye* (adult entree) | 2 | $23.99 | $47.98 |
| Ranger Meal - Ranger Rib Basket | 2 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| 20oz Fountain Drink | 4 | $1.99 | $7.96 |
| Big Ol' Brownie (shared dessert) | 1 | $7.99 | $7.99 |
| Estimated subtotal | $87.91 |
Add roughly 7-9% sales tax and a tip of 18-20% on top of either scenario for dine-in, and you're realistically looking at $65-$115 total depending on which scenario you're closer to. These numbers are based on pricing from one verified location and are meant as a planning estimate, not a quote - see our menu with prices for the full current lineup, and check with your local restaurant for exact pricing.
When a Family Pack Beats Ordering Individually
If you're feeding a family of 4 (or more) at home instead of dining in, Texas Roadhouse's take-home family packs are worth comparing against ordering four separate entrees. The Pulled Pork Family Pack ($44.99, feeds 4-6) and the Three Full Slabs of Ribs pack ($59.99) are both priced to cover a group, and skip the per-person side and drink markup you'd pay dining in. The tradeoff is you lose the free-refill drinks and the in-restaurant rolls experience - though most locations will still send rolls with a to-go order if you ask.
- Three Full Slabs of Ribs - $59.99, feeds the whole family
- Six Hand-Cut Sirloins - $79.99, feeds up to six
- Pulled Pork by the pound - $44.99, feeds 4-6 with rolls included
