When I first visited a Lone Star Steakhouse, I was truly impressed. I like my steaks cooked medium-well to well-done, and because of this preference, the steaks I eat at various sit-down restaurants tend to be pretty dry. There’s nothing worse than having to ceaselessly saw through your meat and chew forever on flavorless piece of dry steak. To avoid this fate, various people have suggested that I just order my steak medium or medium rare. I honestly don’t like the taste of under-cooked beef, so this really isn’t an option for me. But I found the perfect solution: Lone Star Steakhouse. After dining at Lone Star, I was amazed at how seriously juicy my well-done steak tasted.

The first Lone Star Steakhouse was opened in 1989 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. There are now more than 267 locations throughout the United States. The restaurant’s prices are middle of the road, and the furnishings are straight out of a Louis L’Amour novel.

The décor is termed “Texas roadhouse” and the ambiance is that of a warm cattle rancher’s lodge. If you’re not a fan of country music, you might want to bring your mp3 player, but if you can get in the spirit of things, the background country music won’t be all that bad. The decorative action murals, cowboy signs, spurs, cattle horns and cacti all go a long way in creating a welcoming and rustic Texas mood.

Lone Star’s appetizers are massive. The Texas Rose is a huge battered onion blossom served with tangy dipping sauce. The Lone Star Skins are mammoth potato wedges burdened by heaps of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream and chives. The Amarillo Cheese Fries are served the same way. Lone Star’s Jalapeno Poppers are the size of small automobiles. Quesadillas, hot wings, ribs, and grilled shrimp are also available. Lone Star’s chili is also a solid choice for an appetizer.

Mesquite grill connoisseurs will love the entrée choices at Lone Star Steakhouse. Dinner guests can enjoy a mouth-watering mesquite-grilled steak, or get a combination plate with steak and other grilled favorites like jumbo fried shrimp, juicy baby back ribs, sweet bourbon salmon, king crab legs and grilled lobster tail. Lone Star also has other seafood dishes, prime rib, a creamy Fettuccini Alfredo plate, pork chops, beef kabob and grilled chicken. The side order options included with you entrée are as large and tasty as the main dish. You’ll have a difficult time deciding between a baked potato, steamed veggies, steak fries, and a baked sweet potato. The baked sweet potato is a gargantuan orange mountain stuffed with butter and topped with a sandy deposit of cinnamon and sugar. It’s a must try.

Specialty drinks (like Texas-themed spin-offs on classic martinis) can really compliment your meal. Lone Star’s margaritas are money. The relaxed “Texas state of mind” atmosphere is very conducive to enjoying a beer or other drink with friends or loved ones.

Lone Star Steakhouses are famous for their lip-smacking mesquite grill options and Texas-sized portions. If you want to experience a hospitable taste of rustic Texas cuisine, visit a Lone Star Steakhouse. You’ll find an inviting atmosphere, friendly service, and the juiciest damn steak you’ve ever tasted.

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