Looking for the quintessential Austin, Texas? Well then, you are talking steaks, unpretentious atmosphere and everything that screams, "Welcome, come in and be our guest." You can enjoy a delicious steak in a relaxed Austin-style setting at one of Austin's best Steakhouses, ALC Steaks (Austin Land & Cattle Co.) at 12th and Lamar. For remarkable steaks served with a generous helping of Austin attitude, it's Capitol city’s only independent, family owned steakhouse
Serving sizzling, hand-cut, aged beef since 1993 ALC is a recent winner of Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence thanks to glowing reviews from regulars and those of us just passin' through.
Perfect for date night, a girl's night out, a family celebration, or just because you want to make reservations instead of dinner, you'll feel right at home the minute you step inside. Choose to relax at the wine bar, then take a seat for a real treat---ALC Steaks award winning menu, or stay in the bar where ALC offers over 100 wines and a convenient bar menu. Round up your friends and grab a burger at the bar, sandwiches, salads, appetizers and one of ALC Steaks desserts, like the Texas Pecan Tart or silky Tiramisu. Happy Hour at ALC Steaks runs from 4 pm - 7 pm Monday thru Friday in the bar area.
Appetizers range from $8 - $18 and include favorites Oysters Texefeller (Gulf oysters, spinach, bacon and a dash of Pernod), Spicy Blue Crab Confit (Chilled blue crab with fried avocado and lime crema), Classic Escargot, Prime Beef Sashimi, delicious Shiner Bock Beer battered Mushrooms (With a creamy house-made chipotle sauce) and our favorite the Buffalo Lamb Chops (Lollipop lamb deep-fried then tossed in Frank's with a Jalapeno / Blue Cheese Dip).
Shiner Bock Mushroom Appetizer
Soups and Salads are $6 - $10. The Hearts of Romaine Salad was a pleasant surprise, topped with roasted corn, bell peppers, walnuts, and blue cheese dressing. Other great choices include the Sweet Potato Clam Chowder and Spicy Sirloin Soup.
Ready to get to the MEAT of it? ALC Steaks does not disappoint. If you are hungry this is the place to go for a richly marbled, aged to perfection; hand carved steak. Depending on the size and cut you choose you will spend between $30 and $48. We chose the massive 30-ounce Porterhouse dripping in flavor. You can also select a Bone-in Ribeye, N.Y. Strip, Filet Mignon, T-Bone or Top Sirloin.
Pair your steak with Lobster and Shrimp, or choose to have it prepared au Poivre' with blue cheese or Oscar style. For $7 you can pick a sampler of (4) house-made steak sauces from a list including gorgonzola butter, roasted garlic, chimichurri, bearnaise, Maker's Mark and more.
It is ALC Steaks exceptional service and genuine hospitality and the many signature items on their menu that keep locals and visitors happy. If you've never been isn't tonight the perfect time to see why so many keep circling back to this iconic steakhouse in Austin?
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