The best local steakhouse in Longview, Texas is Leon's Steakhouse & Saloon on South Eastman Road, known for well-priced steaks and twice-baked potatoes. Among the chains, Outback (4.6 stars) and Texas Roadhouse (4.5 stars) on Loop 281 are the most consistent, and both are about 5 minutes from Grace Pointe.
Longview doesn't have a high-end, white-tablecloth steakhouse. What it has is one local favorite, three reliable chains, and a couple of restaurants downtown that put a good steak on the menu. Ratings are Google ratings as of October 2026.
1. Leon's Steakhouse & Saloon
Address: 2112 S Eastman Rd, Longview, TX 75602
The local steakhouse. Texas Monthly's listing calls the steaks well-priced, and reviewers on Restaurantji mention the steaks, twice-baked potato, onion rings and the cheeseburger. It ranked near the top of Stacker's list of Longview's best-rated steak restaurants.
Leon's wasn't in our Google Maps pull, but it had live music on the calendar as recently as Aug. 29, 2026, per Hypebot's concert listings. Call 903-753-9415 for hours before you drive to the south side.
Getting there from Grace Pointe: about 15 minutes.
2. Outback Steakhouse
Address: 501 E Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 Google rating: 4.6 stars from 3,938 reviews
The highest-rated steakhouse in Longview by Google score, with almost 4,000 reviews. Check its location page for hours and wait times before a Friday night.
Getting there from Grace Pointe: about 5 minutes.
3. Texas Roadhouse
Address: 320 E Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 Google rating: 4.5 stars from 5,438 reviews
The most reviewed restaurant on any of our Longview lists, with more than 5,400 Google reviews. Hand-cut steaks and rolls are the reason people go. Weekend waits can be long, so check its location page before you go.
Getting there from Grace Pointe: about 5 minutes.
4. Saltgrass Steak House
Address: 411 E Loop 281, Ste B, Longview, TX 75605 Google rating: 4.1 stars from 2,205 reviews
The Texas-based chain, a few doors down Loop 281 from Outback and Texas Roadhouse. Check its location page for the current menu.
Getting there from Grace Pointe: about 5 minutes.
For a steak dinner downtown
Roma's Italian Kitchen
Address: 102 E Tyler St, Longview, TX 75601 Google rating: 4.4 stars from 1,063 reviews
An Italian restaurant, but Visit Longview lists steak among its specialties, and its menu has run lamb chops as a weekly special. The setting, a historic building with high ceilings, makes it a better date night than any chain.
Getting there from Grace Pointe: about 10 minutes.
Cafe Barron's
Address: 405 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605 Google rating: 4.5 stars from 313 reviews
A locally owned cafe open since 1995. Its menu includes a blackberry tenderloin. Dinner runs Tuesday through Saturday evenings only.
Getting there from Grace Pointe: about 5 minutes.
Want a grill at your table?
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot at 2802 Tuttle Blvd (4.7 stars, 1,205 reviews) is all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue, where you cook thin-sliced beef at the table. See our best Asian restaurants in Longview guide for more.
Before you go
- Weekend waits at the Loop 281 chains can run long. Each chain's location page shows hours and lets you check ahead.
- Cafe Barron's is closed Sundays and Mondays, and serves dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. the rest of the week, per its site.
- Roma's posts its opening day each week on its site, so check before planning a Monday dinner.
- Leon's is on the south side, near I-20, so it pairs well with a trip that way.
How to choose
- Local and casual: Leon's.
- Highest rated: Outback.
- Biggest crowd-pleaser: Texas Roadhouse.
- A real night out: Roma's downtown or Cafe Barron's.
Getting there from Grace Pointe
Outback, Texas Roadhouse and Saltgrass sit on the same stretch of East Loop 281, about 5 minutes from Grace Pointe Apartments at 113 Magnolia Ln. If you're planning a move, you can schedule a tour or call 903-414-6336. For more evening ideas, see our date night guide.
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