Austin Steakhouse Named Best Prime Rib in Texas

Bartlett's recognized for exceptional prime rib preparation and service

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Austin's Bartlett's steakhouse has been named the top spot for prime rib in Texas by national food publication Tasting Table. The restaurant's rosemary salt-crusted prime rib, served with garlic mashed potatoes and au jus, has earned praise from diners and critics alike for its tenderness and flavor.

Why it matters

This recognition broadens the narrative around Texas beef beyond barbecue and brisket, positioning prime rib as a local favorite with national relevance. Bartlett's achievement highlights excellence in classic American steakhouse cooking and attracts more attention to Austin's diverse and acclaimed dining scene.

The details

Bartlett's has become an Austin institution since opening in 1990, originally under the Houston's name. The restaurant's current ownership took over in 2010 and rebranded to Bartlett's, preserving the steakhouse tradition while developing a more personalized identity. Beyond the prime rib, Bartlett's menu features a full range of classic steakhouse fare, from Kansas City strip to a 100-hour marinated rib-eye.

  • Bartlett's opened in 1990 under the Houston's name.
  • The restaurant rebranded to Bartlett's in 2010 under new ownership.

The players

Bartlett's

An Austin steakhouse that has been named the top spot for prime rib in Texas by national food publication Tasting Table.

Tasting Table

A national food publication that recognized Bartlett's as having the best prime rib in Texas.

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The takeaway

This recognition of Bartlett's prime rib highlights the excellence of classic American steakhouse cooking in Austin's diverse and acclaimed dining scene, broadening the narrative around Texas beef beyond barbecue and brisket.