Branch of a family-friendly steakhouse chain offering Texas standards & a full cocktail menu.
Huy Nguyen
Our server was awesome. Food was meh. Prime Rib was not juicy at all – kind if dry. Also got the steak salad the meat was OK but once again, was dry. The lettuce leaves were somewhat wilted – no excuse for that really.
Better than outback but summit house beats it hands down, proving – you get what you pay for.
… morekarxprt
We’ve been dining at this restaurant for years and generally have had good experiences. Our latest visit, however, the portion sizes were tiny. The hamburger bun did not even cover the patty. The baked potatoes were half the previous size. Everything was still tasty, but the sizes were unacceptable.
… moreChelsea Madren (OC Food Diva)
Coconut Shrimp (new menu item) is six coconut-breaded shrimp served with sweet pepper dipping sauce. This dish is all about the shrimp. The coconut and very little breading coated the outside and were fried to a perfect golden brown. The coconut flavor expertly complemented the shrimp by adding a slight sweetness. Texture was crispy on the outside with succulent, juicy shrimp on the inside. The dipping sauce was sweet but not too sweet with fresh, sweet bell pepper flavor. The presentation, however, needs a little work – either use a smaller plate or increase the serving to 8 shrimp to fill the plate better. Thumbs up!
Sweet Bourbon Salmon® is a tender, mesquite-grilled salmon fillet in Sweet Bourbon marinade and includes your choice of one side. The salmon had wonderful mesquite grill marks on the outside with a tender, succulent interior. The bourbon flavor came through and the marinade tasted slightly of Asian influence, like teriyaki and ginger. It worked really well with the salmon. Maybe a secondary sauce choice for the baby back ribs? Just an idea. The spinach was steamed to a bright green color and flavor. Thumbs up!
… morePhil McKir
Went here for a friend’s birthday. I ordered the prime rib and added “grilled” onions and mushrooms. I ordered my prime rib medium, but what I received was a piece of meat that may have once been a “medium” prime rib, but was now a dried out, well done hunk of junk that was at least three hours past the time from when it should have been thrown out. I am not exaggerating when I say that no responsible person could have possibly served what I received with a clear conscience without knowing that it would be sent back. To make things worse, my “grilled” onions and mushrooms were disgusting. They had obviously been microwaved, not grilled, and the mushrooms were very obviously CANNED. Canned mushrooms! This place is a joke.
… moreIan Kennedy
Just a sub-par experience at Lone Star. I came here yesterday with a group of friends to enjoy a hearty lunch. Since we were undecided on what to eat, my friend suggested this steakhouse due to his past experiences. Lone Star is located on Irvine Blvd in between Newport and Redhill. Parking is not issue due to its location in a outdoor shopping plaza.
The atmosphere of the steakhouse is old fashion with bar located at the center, vintage wooden flooring, booths and high tables at the corners. The restaurant reminded me of an IHOP/Norms but for steaks. My friends went all out, but being my first time and feeling a little skeptical about the place I went with the lunch special — Flat Steak with one side (garlic mash potatoes) and grilled onions/mushrooms. The meal was about $11, so wasn’t too bad. I also had the House Wine (Cab) which was just okay, but for $4 it was worth a try.
The food was prepared with but I think I just chose the wrong steak. My dish was just some ground beef with onions and mushrooms. It was just sub-par and missed the mark for me. Personally I would not think to come back to this place, with so many other much better choices out there. Service was just okay as well. Maybe I am being a little picky, but appetizers and drinks came out in a timely fashion, food was a little slow, and than even slower when the bill came. I did appreciate how she separated the bills. Just wasn’t memorable and not looking forward to a next visit to Lone Star.
… moreYamimpi Yams
Probably one of the best steaks I’ve ever had. I’m a serious carnivore and was looking for a good place for steaks. From the atmosphere to the food, you can’t beat it. The wife and I split the big ribeye steak and it was more than enough. I highly recommended it.
Edit: They don’t have the Big Ribeye anymore… you just lost a loyal customer.
… moreE Mendoza
I love this place. I go here a few times a year with friends and family. Many people I know prefer other steak houses and that’s fine, I enjoy the atmosphere here and the staff is very friendly. Most importantly, the food is great. 😀
… moreKitty Willis
Over priced and under par. Sizzler is way better than this place and cheaper. Wedge salads aren’t like any others as they charge you for the bacon bits? Seriously? Soups were runny and lacking any flavor. Huge disappointment…..and server wasnt any help at all 🙁
… moreTanya von Mittenwald
Ok, let me start of by admitting I grew up in Texas, so obviously I’m going to be picky when it comes to steakhouses. I do love the salads, especially the cobb because they don’t skimp on the quality toppings and the ranch is great. However, the ribs make me sad (most ribs in socal make me sad though). Baby backs are supposed to be slooooooow smoked so the fat melts into juicy perfection, not quickly steamed. They’re better than many other places in the oc, and I do like the sauce, but they’re just missing that extra love that so many southerners have for bbq.
… moreJohnBoomerBoy
Best steaks at any price. My fav is the 8 once Filet, no bacon, medium rare.
The prime rib is smoked, so don’t expect otherwise. Want unsmoked (and pricy), go to Gulliver’s!
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