Rosebud Steakhouse Southlake Texas — Restaurant in Southlake

I'd like to believe these are new opening issues, but they have been open a while now. Let's start with service:

BAR: Good but no cocktail menu. "I can make anything you want!" is great but I do not always remember the cocktails and I'd like to look at the ingredients.

SERVICE: Was just OK. Server couldn't explain the difference between Wet and Dry Aged Steak. Said he would find out and the then forgot to find out so had to go again to ask. Slow to serve our drinks. We were halfway through the apps when we received the sparkling wine we ordered.

FOOD: Was just OK. Caesar Salad was over dressed. The crabcake needed more seasoning. The "best Chicago rib-eye" came out undercooked. We asked for Medium Rare, and it came out a rare dark pink. Rather than admit the error and fire a new one, they put ours in the oven a bit. When this happened to me at Ocean Prime, they fired a new one TWICE with the main chef coming out on the second to apologize. The difference in service was surprising.

One highlight was the "Lobster Got". The Server didn't really know how to describe this. We ended up realizing it is a portmanteau of "Lobster" and "Escargot". So we figured it would be small portions of lobster in Garlic Butter like the escargot would be. They really need to name this "Lobst-argot" for people to know what this is. Most will say "Lobster-GOT" not "Lobster-GOE". Plus, the cheese topping should be reduced and the brioche is too heavy for this dish. French bread is better.

The desert was also disappointing. 2mm of graham crackers does not make for a cheesecake. It's basically a flan and it came out too warm.

WINE LIST: We all know it's 3-4x to order wine compared to the store, but do we need to rub it in? So many familiar store-bought brands. A glass of Kim Crawford for the cost of a bottle in the store? You are literally located next to a vintner! You can at least curate a wine list that hides all the mark ups.

Sadly disappointing....

My wife and I were very excited to eat here since we frequently dine at the Rosebud in Chicago on Michigan Ave. This review is very critical however, I hope to change it to a 5 star review soon. We were seated by the windows and had a nice open feeling view. We couldn't but help notice numerous people walk right by the entrance door because there is no signage, this included us as well, easy fix though. One of our favorite menu items is the cheeseburger, which we both ordered. It comes with fries or tots, and we ordered one of each. Our waiter was great and extremely helpful and had our wine, and salads out promptly. Afterwards, our burgers and sides arrived and looked amazing as typical Rosebud fashion. We noticed the burgers and potatoes were extremely salty. The burger was delicious as were the sides just very salty as if the chef was heavy handed on the salt. The other thing I noticed was the portions of the sides were huge. We could've shared one of the sides and still not consumed it all. I know this is petty, but the sides should be smaller, as it was a waste of food. Finally, about half way through our meal we noticed the restaurant quickly became very busy including the private dining room with some type of party. Our waiter had 5 tables and then I noticed he was sent into the private dining room. I knew we had lost him as he could hardly keep up with the 5 tables. We had ordered a second glass of wine and he never returned. We waited and waited and finally asked the manager who was walking by if we could have our check. I'm hopeful the wait staff issue can be resolved and hopefully the food won't be crazy...

Dining solo can be hit or miss, but at Rosebud Steakhouse in Southlake, Texas, it felt like I had walked into a five-star experience tailored just for me. From the moment I stepped in, every person I encountered made me feel like royalty as if I were the most important person in the room. It was genuine, not forced, and created an atmosphere that was both luxurious and comforting.

Anthony, my waiter, was a standout. His recommendation of the Chicago Cut Ribeye was more than a good call it was a revelation. Perfectly cooked, beautifully marbled, and coupled with a roasted clove of garlic that melted like butter, the steak was a flavor bomb in every sense. Each bite was so tender and rich, I didn’t leave a single crumb behind.

And let’s talk about the sautéed spinach—technically a side dish, but with a portion size generous enough to share with the table next to me. Shamefully (or maybe proudly), I devoured every last bit. It was fresh, well-seasoned, and had that just-right texture—light enough to balance the richness of the steak without getting lost on the plate.

Everything about the evening was intentional and elevated. From the service to the plating, it was an experience. I can confidently say this dinner ranks in the top five meals of my life. If you’re in Southlake or even remotely nearby make the reservation. And if you can, ask for Anthony. You...