LongHorn Steakhouse vs Outback Steakhouse: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
LongHorn Steakhouse is the cheaper of the two. Of the 5 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, LongHorn Steakhouse is cheaper on 2 of them, by an average of $0.32 per item.
Make LongHorn Steakhouse and Outback Steakhouse at Home
Whichever of the two wins on price, cooking the favorites at home beats both. These are the sauces, mixes and kitchen tools that get closest to the real thing.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
LongHorn Steakhouse
- The weekday lunch sirloin at about $13.99 is the cheapest way to eat a steak at LongHorn.
- LongHorn's eClub sends a free appetizer or dessert offer on sign-up and on your birthday.
- Steaks include two sides, so skipping the appetizer and sharing a dessert keeps dinner for two under $50.
Outback Steakhouse
- The 6 oz. Center-Cut Sirloin with two sides at about $17 is the cheapest complete steak dinner at any national steakhouse chain.
- Outback regularly runs an Aussie 3-Course deal — soup or salad, an entrée and a dessert — for around $20 to $25.
- Dine Rewards gives 50% off your fourth visit after three qualifying visits within six months.
LongHorn Steakhouse vs Outback Steakhouse — FAQ
Is LongHorn Steakhouse cheaper than Outback Steakhouse in 2026?
LongHorn Steakhouse is cheaper on most matched items — 2 of 5. Across the whole menu LongHorn Steakhouse is the lower-priced of the two, at $14.49 for a typical item against $15.99 at Outback Steakhouse.
What is the price difference between LongHorn Steakhouse and Outback Steakhouse?
On matched items the average difference is $0.32, or about 3% overall. LongHorn Steakhouse averages $17.53 across 32 priced items; Outback Steakhouse averages $17.05 across 38.
Which has the cheaper entry price, LongHorn Steakhouse or Outback Steakhouse?
LongHorn Steakhouse starts at $3.69 (Fountain Soda) and Outback Steakhouse at $3.79 (Fountain Soda).
Are these prices the same at every location?
No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.