Texas Roadhouse is coming soon to Apple's Way, the new development at 62nd and Highway 2 that features Lowe's as its anchor. That'll be the fourth barbecue joint within a mile of my house. (The other three are Paul's, Smokehouse Deli, and Skeeter Barnes, with Famous Dave's just a bit farther.) The Lincoln location will be Texas Roadhouse's second Nebraska location. The first is in Omaha.
The Wilsons are crossing our fingers that the restaurant will open by mid-June so that we can mark the second anniversary of our trip to the location in Methuen, Massachusetts. You might recall that two years ago we were in the Boston area for ten days waiting for Robbie's adoption paperwork to go through. I can't say I remember much about the restaurant. I do recall that Robbie slept on the table the entire time, and periodically the staff would crank up the volume on the stereo and line dance to a particular country song (I don't remember which one).
When Texas Roadhouse does open, expect it to be packed. It's just the sort of place that Lincolnites will eat up (so to speak).
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We’ve been trying to figure out what that building was going to be. Thanks for solving the mystery.
I think you’re right, Lincoln will love this place. I think I’ll spend my money with the locally-owned places, although I’ll give it a try once the newness wears off.
If I’m thinking of the same place you are, the staff dances to the “Cotton Eye Joe.” It’s almost like being at a Lincoln Stars hockey game.
Ew. That sounds really dumb.
Check out what can be purchased on their website:
http://www.texasroadhouse.com/store.php?product_id=50
Niiiiiice!
I ate at one of these in Wichita several years ago. The service was awful but I don’t remember anything positive or negative about the food.
I remember it as a kitzchy version of Skeeter Barnes only the food wasn’t as good.
I’ve had exactly one dining experience at Texas Roadhouse (Indianapolis). I wasn’t impressed. I ordered a ribeye. It was priced like Outback, but cut like Bonanza - thin and overcooked. I do remember the butter and bread were really good. I’ll probably give the one in Lincoln a shot, but a second strike probably will ensure that there won’t be a chance for a third.
I’ll give it a shot. I must be the only reader here who actually likes chain restaurants.
I actually like Skeeter Barnes quite well, but they cook everything in peanut oil, and I have a kid with a peanut allergy, so it’s sadly become a no-no (as has Taco John’s, for the same reason).
I’ve never had a bad steak at Outback, so it’s still my fave. It’s pricy, but I’ve never walked out the door unsatisfied (knock on wood).
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