Anyone who is craving a slice of southern cooking up north needs to look no further than Texas Roadhouse, located at 74 Newtown Road in Danbury.

The Danbury restaurant opened in June of 2017 and is one of the chain’s three local locations.

Managing partner Matthew Rusinko and store marketer Loren Daly lead Texas Roadhouse in being a casual, energetic, family-friendly spot for patrons to enjoy.

The restaurant, Daly said, strives “to be the best, cleanest, and friendliest in town.”

Whether diners are looking to have a meal at the restaurant or taken to-go, Daly says Texas Roadhouse continues to serve up its signature “legendary food and service.” It follows the legacy of the restaurant’s founder Kent Taylor.

That means fresh, never-frozen ingredients; sides made from scratch; hand-cut steaks; and an on-site meat cutter “in a room cold enough to snow,” Daly adds.

For takeout, customers can order online using the restaurant’s mobile app or at the new take-out window.

Legendary service does not end there, as community involvement is always important for Texas Roadhouse through legendary fundraisers like Rib Rallies and Dine to Donates. They also offer visits with Andy Armadillo (the restaurant’s mascot), line dancing with Roadie Assemblies, Achievement Certificates, and field trips. They also honor local heroes all year round with special First Responder and Veteran Discounts as well as Veteran Parking. Community and business partnerships are a large part of what Texas Roadhouse is about.

Texas Roadhouse also offers co-brand gift cards. Co-brand gift cards can be ordered in amounts from $5 to $100. Cards are ordered in bulk and take about 10 days to come in. These cards have a Texas Roadhouse logo and your logo or picture. The restaurant also offers gift card fundraisers.

A Sample Of The Menu

Starters: The Cactus Blossom is Texas Roadhouse’s signature appetizer. The Combo Appetizer lets customers pick three from a menu of wings, fried pickles, twisted mozzarella, snake bites, or potato skins.

Combos: The Grilled BBQ Chicken & Ribs meal is served with a choice of two sides.

Burgers and Sandwiches: Texas Roadhouse uses tender, slow-cooked pork covered in the restaurant’s signature BBQ sauce for its pulled pork sandwich. Another standout is the Smokehouse Burger, made of half a pound of fresh ground chuck topped with sauteed onions, mushrooms, BBQ sauce, American cheese, and jack cheese. Both sandwiches are served on a toasted Texas-sized bun with steak fries and pickle chips.

Salads: Of the more than half a dozen salad options, there is the Steakhouse Filet Salad with Italian and blue cheese dressing, topped with blue cheese crumbles, bacon bits, tender filet strips, tomatoes, red onions, and croutons. It is also served with a side of creamy blue cheese. The Chicken Critter Salad has hot, crispy strips of chicken on a bed of cold greens with cheddar and jack cheeses, tomato, egg, and bacon.

Country Dinners: The Country Fried Sirloin consists of hand-battered, fresh-cut sirloin that is cooked crispy and golden, then topped with cream gravy. It is served with two sides.

Hand-Cut Steaks and Ribs: Texas Roadhouse has sirloin, starting from six ounces, and fall-off-the-bone ribs. On Wild West Wednesday, there are shrimp and steak specials available.

Chicken: Chicken Critters are all white meat chicken tenders that are golden-fried and lightly crispy. The herb-crusted chicken is boneless, marinated chicken breast that is seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, before being flame-grilled and served with a caramelized lemon. Both meals are served with two sides.

Kids’ Meals: The Lil’ Dillo Steak Bites are grilled filet pieces served with one side and a kid-sized soft drink, juice, or milk.

Sides and Extras: All the sides are made from scratch, and there are fresh rolls and honey cinnamon butter.

Beverages: On a hot summer day, popular drinks are the fresh-brewed sweet tea, flavored lemonades, and Legend Margarita.

Dessert: Treats include a Big Ole Brownie Sundae, strawberry cheesecake, and Granny’s Classic Apple Pie.

For Home: Texas Roadhouse wants everyone to celebrate the spring with Texas Roadhouse’s legendary food. The restaurant offers hand-cut steaks for family and friends to enjoy from home with Ready-To-Grill Steaks that are fresh cut every day.

Texas Roadhouse is currently hiring for all positions. Do you want to love your job? Then apply at Texas Roadhouse in Danbury at apply.texasroadhouse.com.

Texas Roadhouse, 74 Newtown Road, Danbury, is open Monday through Thursday from 3 to 10 pm; Friday and Saturday from 11:30 am to 11 pm; and Sunday from 11:30 am to 9 pm. Catering is available. For more information about Texas Roadhouse, including community involvement or business partnership opportunities, call 203-730-9176, e-mail 574marketing@texasroadhouse.com, or visit texasroadhouse.com. Be sure to follow the restaurant on Facebook @Texas Roadhouse (DanburyCT).