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The Big Texan Steak Ranch, Amarillo, TX

The Big Texan Steak Ranch

4.5 (316)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
7701 E I 40, Amarillo, TX 79118-6915

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10:00 PM
Booked 55 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • 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 316 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Texas Panhandle

    Great for brunch

  • Texas Panhandle

    Innovative

  • 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, campy atmosphere" with "great food and service." Known for its lively environment, it's a perfect spot for "a great Texas dining experience." While some mention the steaks aren't always perfect, the "unique decor" and "72oz steak challenge" make it worth a visit.
316 Reviews
  1. Skye

    Amarillo1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little in the costly side but a great experience overall! It was fun seeing someone try the 72 oz. steak challenge, even though he couldn’t finish it…. Good time for the whole family.

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  2. Kevin

    Anchorage1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best steak in a restaurant that I’ve ever had. Salad was on point as well as the baked potato. I highly recommend!

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  3. Kim

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really fun dinner location. Lots going on including live roaming music and various folks trying to eat a 72 ounce steak. Didn’t care for the large community table seating so we asked for our own table and easily got it upstairs with a lovely view. Steak was pretty good, not the best I’ve had and we both had the rib eye. Coconut cake seemed to be a vanilla cake with slight coconut icing, would not recommend that one. Overall really fun and good food and I would not only return but recommend.

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  4. Jackie VIP

    San Antonio12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The rant and rave was just that the food was nothing to write home about, was surprised the toppings came pre packed like during COVID. Steak had a lot of fat and the baked potato was small for 32.00.

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  5. Nick

    Amarillo1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booking with OpenTable saved us an hour wait, fantastic food, great choice of beers and if you can get a seat upstairs on the balcony. Half portions of the onion rings and mushrooms are massive and enough for 4 people. If you can give a Tip in cash please do so as it goes straight to your server, Jacob was ours and fantastic.

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  6. PERE

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurante de visita obligada si pasas o estás en Amarillo. 100x100 recomendable.

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  7. Erin

    Denver5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak was terrible quality. Cooked to the wrong temp and had huge amounts of gristle running through the middle of both of our steaks. This is one of our favorites and we always stop when we are passing through. I’m afraid we won’t be stopping again. Too expensive for a sub par cut of meat. In the plus side, our waitress was wonderful

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  8. Hser

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best place to go on a date , foods are good and taste good Also people are nice .

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  9. DeeAnn

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was mine and my husband’s first visit and will definitely be back!! We celebrated our 13th year Anniversary here and we just loved everything about it!!

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  10. brenda

    Los Angeles32 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Meh.. foods okay, service is robotic .. just as I expected but it was easy to hop on the shuttle from the Big Texan RV Park and no dishes!

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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 316 OpenTable diners.

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

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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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