Quick answer: Texas Roadhouse Early Dine runs Monday–Thursday from opening (about 3 PM) to about 5 PM at participating restaurants. Entrées were reported at $11–$15 with two sides — against $14.99 for a regular 6 oz sirloin and $15.99 for regular country fried chicken.
Early Dine times
The deal covers the first part of the evening on weekdays: from the moment the restaurant opens until about 5 PM, Monday to Thursday. Texas Roadhouse does not publish a single national schedule, and two reports in 2026 — Tasting Table in May and The Takeout in July — both describe a window of roughly 3 to 5 PM; a few restaurants are said to keep it until 6 PM. Because opening times differ, the window is longer at a restaurant that opens at 2 PM than at one that opens at 4 PM.
How long the early window lasts at each restaurant (if it ends at 5 PM)
| Restaurant | Mon–Thu opening | Time until 5 PM |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 3 PM | 120 min |
| Everett, MA | 3 PM | 120 min |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 2 PM | 180 min |
| Madison, WI | 3:30 PM | 90 min |
| Madison, WI | 3 PM | 120 min |
| North Las Vegas, NV | 3 PM | 120 min |
| Sicklerville, NJ | 4 PM | 60 min |
| Springfield, OH | 3 PM | 120 min |
Early Dine menu: what is on it
The Early Dine menu is a smaller version of the dinner menu with about a dozen entrées. Tasting Table named the 6 oz sirloin, country fried chicken and grilled pork chops; The Takeout named steak with a baked potato and a cup of chili, chicken fried steak with gravy and green beans, and listed the Cactus Blossom among the starters. Each of these entrées comes with two sides and fresh-baked bread with honey cinnamon butter, the same as at regular price.
Early Dine prices vs regular prices
Prices were reported at $11 to $15 per entrée in May 2026, and at $12.99 for chicken fried steak in Atlanta in July 2026. For comparison, here is what the same kinds of entrées cost at regular price on the menus we read. The difference is roughly two to four dollars a plate — on a regular 6 oz sirloin at $14.99, an $11–12 early price would save about a fifth.
Regular prices of typical Early Dine entrées
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-Cut Sirloin, 6 oz | $14.99 | $14.99 | 250 |
| Country Fried Chicken | $15.99 | $15.99 – $17.49 | 770 |
| Country Fried Sirloin | $16.99 | $16.99 – $18.49 | 1,170 |
| Road Kill | $14.49 | $14.49 – $15.99 | 760 |
| Chicken Critters | $14.99 | $14.99 – $16.49 | 480 |
| Herb Crusted Chicken | $15.99 | $15.99 – $17.49 | 260 |
| Pulled Pork Dinner | $14.99 | $14.99 – $16.49 | 890 |
| Beef Tips | $16.99 | $16.99 – $18.49 | 960 |
| Grilled Shrimp dinner, 9 pc | $17.99 | $17.99 – $18.99 | 660 |
| Smothered Chicken | $15.99 | $15.99 – $17.49 | 330 |
Is Early Dine worth it?
For a weekday dinner, yes — if you can get there early. It is the cheapest way to eat a steak at Texas Roadhouse short of the kids' Andy's Steak ($11.99). A couple ordering two entrées saves around five to eight dollars before drinks. The trade-off is the time: the window closes about two hours after opening, and the restaurants fill up fast at the end of the workday. Joining the waitlist in the Texas Roadhouse app before you leave helps.
Early Dine, happy hour and other deals
This is the only regular food discount we could confirm at Texas Roadhouse. Happy hour is not a chain-wide program — some restaurants run bar specials in the late afternoon and others do not, see Texas Roadhouse happy hour. On the regular menu, the cheapest full meals are Road Kill ($14.49), the Country Vegetable Plate ($12.49) and the burgers, and every extra side costs $3.49. Full prices: Texas Roadhouse menu · hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is Early Dine at Texas Roadhouse?
Monday to Thursday from opening until about 5 PM, as reported by Tasting Table (May 2026) and The Takeout (July 2026); some restaurants run it until 6 PM. Tasting Table advises being seated by 4:30–4:45 PM to order before the cut-off.
What days is Early Dine?
Monday through Thursday. The deal is not offered on Friday, Saturday or Sunday at the restaurants covered by those reports.
How much is Early Dine at Texas Roadhouse?
About $11 to $15 per entrée according to Tasting Table (May 2026), with two sides and bread included. The Takeout found chicken fried steak at $12.99 on the Early Dine menu in Atlanta. The same entrées at regular price cost $14.49–$16.99 on the menus we read.
What is on the Early Dine menu?
About a dozen entrées. Reports name the 6 oz sirloin, country fried chicken, chicken fried steak and grilled pork chops; the exact list differs by restaurant.
Is Early Dine available for to-go orders?
It does not appear on the to-go menus on texasroadhouse.com that we read, so it is a dine-in offer. Ask your restaurant if it allows it to go.
Can I combine Early Dine with coupons?
Restaurants generally do not combine these discounted entrées with other offers; ask your server before ordering.
When does Texas Roadhouse open on weekdays?
Between 2 PM and 4 PM at the 8 restaurants whose hours we have, most often 3 PM. The early-evening deal starts at opening.