Irving has its fair share of polished steakhouses, but The Ranch at Las Colinas feels like a love letter to Texas on a plate, where business lunches turn into long nights over big steaks, live music, and smoky cocktails.
Locals and travelers pack into this spot for Texas‑sourced beef, Gulf seafood, and farm‑to‑fork comfort food that keeps showing up on must‑eat in Irving lists and city roundups like Visit Irving’s restaurant guide and AAA’s Trip Canvas listing.
It is the kind of place people recommend with a grin, promising redfish, chicken‑fried steak, and desserts that can derail any plan to “eat light.” 😋
How One Irving Restaurant Became a Shrine to Texas Beef and Comfort Food
The Ranch at Las Colinas earned its hype the old‑fashioned way: source almost everything from Texas, cook it with care, and give people a place they actually want to hang out.
Over time, word spread that this Irving spot was pulling off a rare balance: a place where a ranch hand and a high‑powered executive could share a table and feel right at home, as reviewers and descriptions emphasize.
Visitors on business trips write about making it their first stop every time they land in DFW, while regulars rave on review sites about perfectly cooked filets, over‑the‑top chicken-fried steak, and seafood specials, themes that also show up in a Cigar Aficionado review and a Texas steakhouse feature on ManTripping.
Throw in a lively bar, a porch with Texas music, and friendly servers who guide guests toward their new favorite dish, and you get the kind of restaurant that quietly becomes the go‑to steakhouse in town. 🌟
Food Highlights
- Chicken Fried Steak (Texas Wagyu): This chicken fried steak uses Texas wagyu beef, comes smothered in jalapeño‑laced gravy with hearty sides like vegetables and potatoes that guests gush over on review sites, and is regularly called a must‑try for its ultra‑tender meat and rich, peppery sauce. 🥩🔥
- Texas Redfish With Gulf Crab and Shrimp: This server‑recommended Texas redfish is topped with Gulf crab and shrimp, praised as “on point” and generously portioned by diners who love the flaky fish, buttery seafood topping, and bright accents that make it a standout choice for seafood fans craving something still deeply rooted in Texas flavors. 🐟
- Steaks: Possibly the biggest stars of the show, The Ranch’s steaks earn praise for being “cooked to perfection” with beautifully charred exteriors and juicy centers, often paired with sides like Brussels sprouts or seasonal vegetables, and are given shoutouts for their impressive crust, seasoning, and big beef flavor.
- Chicken Fried Chicken With Jalapeño Cream Gravy: This chicken fried chicken is a customer favorite especially for kids thanks to its crispy crust, juicy meat, and bold jalapeño cream or sausage gravy served with mashed potatoes and green beans, leading guests to label it “world class” and a dish they would happily order again. 🍗
- Wedge Salad and Steak Salad: The wedge salad and steak salad are greatly adored for packing in crisp greens, flavorful toppings, and hearty portions of Texas beef, making these plates a flavorful option for diners wanting something lighter than a full steak entrée. 🥗
- Carrot Cake and Bread Pudding Desserts: Desserts like the carrot cake and bread pudding are frequently described as rich and indulgent, with the carrot cake singled out as a favorite that guests insist you “won’t regret” ordering and both treats often shared “for the table” as the ideal sweet finish to a BIG Texas meal. 🍰
Atmosphere
The Ranch at Las Colinas feels like a modern Texas ranch house crossed with a lively social club, blending leather, rustic wood, and warm lighting, much like AAA and Cigar Aficionado describe.
It is designed as a place where boots and business suits mix comfortably, exactly showing off the “be yourself and you’ll fit right in” ethos.
A spacious bar and porch area host intimate performances from up‑and‑coming Texas musicians, highlighted in Visit Irving’s write‑up.
The patio and cigar‑friendly outdoor spaces make it easy to linger over cocktails and conversation long after the plates are cleared. 🎶🤠
Bottom Line
Visit for Texas‑sourced steaks and wagyu chicken fried favorites, Gulf seafood with serious flavor, big, shareable desserts, live Texas music vibes, and a setting that makes both casual nights and special occasions feel memorable.
Address:
857 W. John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX 75039
📞 (972) 506-7262
🕔 Open daily, Mon–Thu, Sun, 10 AM–9 PM; Fri–Sat 10 AM–10 PM ⏰