The Complete LongHorn Steakhouse Side Dishes Menu
The steak gets the spotlight at LongHorn Steakhouse, but insiders know the side dishes decide the meal. The right side can turn a $24 entrée into a restaurant-quality plate, while the wrong one drowns it in calories before the main course lands. This 2026 guide covers every side dish on the LongHorn Steakhouse sides menu — prices, calories, our honest rankings, and how to pair them like a pro.
This is an independent fan guide and is not affiliated with LongHorn Steakhouse or Darden Restaurants. Prices and calorie figures vary by location and come from the official LongHorn Steakhouse menu and nutrition listings; confirm with your local restaurant.
Every Side Dish: Prices & Calories at a Glance
- Steakhouse Mac & Cheese — ~$6.49 | ~580 cal | the cult favorite, four cheeses baked golden
- Loaded Baked Potato — ~$5.49 | ~650 cal | butter, sour cream, bacon, cheddar, chives
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts — ~$5.99 | ~420 cal | roasted crisp with sweet-spicy glaze
- Fire-Grilled Corn on the Cob — ~$4.99 | ~250 cal | charred kernels with seasoned butter
- Parmesan-Crusted Asparagus — ~$6.49 | ~230 cal | the lightest indulgent-tasting side
- Fresh Steamed Broccoli — ~$4.49 | ~80 cal | the cleanest side on the menu
- French Fries — ~$4.49 | ~520 cal | classic steakhouse cut, seasoned
- Mashed Potatoes — ~$4.99 | ~400 cal | creamy, made for gravy-free purists
- Baked Sweet Potato — ~$5.49 | ~350 cal | cinnamon butter on request, naturally sweet
- Rice Pilaf — ~$4.49 | ~330 cal | fluffy, herbed, the quiet workhorse
- Seasoned Steakhouse Greens — ~$4.99 | ~120 cal | sautéed greens, light and savory
- Grilled Mushrooms — ~$5.99 | ~150 cal | savory topper that doubles as a side
Steakhouse Mac & Cheese: The Cult Favorite
Ask any LongHorn regular what they order with their steak and the answer is almost always the Steakhouse Mac & Cheese. Four cheeses folded into a creamy sauce, baked until the top bubbles and browns. At roughly $6.49 and 580 calories, it is the richest side on the menu — and the one most guests would pay double for.
This is the side to order when you want the full LongHorn experience. Pair it with a leaner cut like the Renegade Sirloin and the meal balances itself: bold richness on one side of the plate, fire-grilled beef on the other.
Loaded Baked Potato: The Classic
The loaded baked potato is the steakhouse side that defines steakhouse sides: butter melting into the flesh, sour cream, crisp bacon, melted cheddar, chives. At ~$5.49 and ~650 calories fully loaded, it is a meal in itself — and many guests treat it that way, pairing it with a salad for a complete lunch.
How to order it lighter
- Ask for butter on the side — you control the first 100 calories
- Skip the sour cream to save ~60 calories without losing the texture
- Half-and-half toppings keep the flavor while cutting fat by a third
Crispy Brussels Sprouts: The Surprise Hit
Brussels sprouts may not sound like steakhouse food, but LongHorn’s version — roasted until the edges caramelize, finished with a sweet-spicy glaze — converts skeptics daily. At ~$5.99 and ~420 calories, it is the vegetable side that tastes like an indulgence.
Order this with the Outlaw Ribeye or Flo’s Filet when you want the plate to feel complete without a second heavy carb. The glaze’s mild heat cuts through beef’s richness beautifully.
The Lightweights: Sides Under 250 Calories
If you want a full plate without a full calorie load, LongHorn gives you real options — no sad, steamed-afterthought energy here:
- Fresh Steamed Broccoli (~80 cal) — the cleanest side on the menu, and genuinely fresh-tasting
- Seasoned Steakhouse Greens (~120 cal) — sautéed and savory, far more interesting than plain greens
- Grilled Mushrooms (~150 cal) — double duty: eat as a side or spoon them over your steak
- Parmesan-Crusted Asparagus (~230 cal) — feels indulgent, isn’t; the best calorie-to-flavor ratio on the sides menu
- Fire-Grilled Corn (~250 cal) — charred sweetness that begs for a squeeze of lime
Our Rankings: Best Picks by Category
Best overall: Steakhouse Mac & Cheese
No contest. It is the side people drive to LongHorn for, and the one other steakhouse chains keep trying to copy.
Best value: Loaded Baked Potato (~$5.49)
A near-meal for under six dollars. Add a lunch salad and you have a complete dinner for around $16.
Best for keeping it light: Parmesan-Crusted Asparagus (~230 cal)
All the satisfaction of a “real” side at a fraction of the calories of the mac & cheese or loaded potato.
Best vegetable: Crispy Brussels Sprouts
The sweet-spicy glaze makes this the side that gets ordered twice — once for the table, once for the person who swore they don’t like Brussels sprouts.
Best steak topper: Grilled Mushrooms
Order it as a side and put half on your steak. The savory juices turn any sirloin into a premium plate.
Side Dish Pairing Tips
- Rich steak → light side: Pair the Outlaw Ribeye with asparagus or broccoli so the beef’s marbling stays the star.
- Lean steak → rich side: The Renegade Sirloin plus mac & cheese is the perfect budget-luxury combo.
- Splitting one entrée: Add a loaded baked potato as a shared second “main” — two sides of it make a couple’s dinner for under $40.
- Happy hour hack: An appetizer from the happy hour menu plus a side dish is a complete meal at happy-hour prices.
- Save room: If you’re planning on dessert, pick from the lightweights — the Chocolate Stampede is worth saving 500 calories for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which LongHorn side dish is the most popular?
The Steakhouse Mac & Cheese, by a wide margin. It appears in more social media posts and customer reviews than any other side, and staff consistently name it the most-ordered one.
What is the healthiest side dish at LongHorn Steakhouse?
Fresh steamed broccoli at roughly 80 calories is the lowest-calorie option, followed by seasoned steakhouse greens (~120 cal). The parmesan-crusted asparagus (~230 cal) is the best-tasting low-calorie pick. See our nutrition guide for the full picture.
Can I substitute a side with my entrée?
Yes. Most LongHorn locations let you swap the entrée’s default side for any other side on the menu; premium sides like the mac & cheese may carry a small upcharge. Ask your server — policies vary slightly by location.
Are any sides gluten-free?
The baked potato, steamed broccoli, grilled mushrooms, and seasoned greens are naturally gluten-free as prepared; the mac & cheese and fries are not. Check the gluten-free guide for the full list, and always confirm with your server since preparation methods vary.
Do side dish prices change at lunch?
Sides are priced the same at lunch and dinner, but the lunch menu pairs them with discounted entrées — the cheapest way to get your favorite side on the plate.
