11 Things Every First-Timer Should Know Before Eating At LongHorn Steakhouse

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11 Things Every First-Timer Should Know Before Eating At LongHorn Steakhouse By Anita Surewicz Aug. 24, 2025 3:40 pm EST

Founded in 1981 in Atlanta, Georgia, LongHorn Steakhouse got its big break a year later when a severe snowstorm hit the city, stranding commuters in the area. Offering $1 drinks as long as it snowed, the eatery drew in crowds who soon spread the word about the new restaurant. Over the following decade, LongHorn expanded its reach to the East, Midwest, and Southwest U.S. states before being acquired by Darden Restaurants — the conglomerate behind other major chains like Olive Garden and Red Lobster — in 2007. Today, LongHorn boasts nearly 600 locations across 43 states and territories.

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