LongHorn Steakhouse Kids Menu: The Short Version
Taking kids to a steakhouse sounds expensive, but LongHorn’s kids menu is one of the better family values in casual dining. Meals for guests 12 and under run roughly $5 to $11, and every kids meal includes a side dish and a kids drink. The standout is the Kid’s Sirloin — a real fire-grilled steak, cooked the same way as the adult cuts, for about the price of a fast-food combo.
As with everything at LongHorn, prices vary by location, so treat the numbers below as typical 2026 ranges and confirm with your local restaurant.
Full Kids Menu with Prices (2026)
Here is what you will typically find on the LongHorn kids menu, with typical price ranges:
- Kid’s Sirloin — around $8 to $11. A 6 oz sirloin, seasoned and fire-grilled to order. Served with a side and drink. This is the item that sets LongHorn apart — most casual chains will not put a real steak on the kids menu.
- Crispy Chicken Tenders — around $6 to $8.50. Hand-breaded, golden, served with honey mustard or the dipping sauce of choice. The reliable crowd-pleaser.
- Grilled Chicken Tenders — around $6 to $8.50. The lighter twin of the crispy version — same juicy chicken, no breading.
- Kids Cheeseburger — around $6 to $8.50. A smaller beef patty with cheese on a soft bun. Simple, satisfying, and hard to mess up.
- Kraft Macaroni & Cheese — around $5 to $8. The genuine Kraft product, creamy and familiar. The safest pick for the pickiest eaters, and usually the cheapest item on the kids menu.
Every kids meal comes with a choice of side — typical options include seasonal fruit, fries, steamed broccoli, or mashed potatoes — plus a kids beverage such as milk, chocolate milk, juice, or a soft drink.
Why the Kid’s Sirloin Is the Best Pick
If your child will eat steak, order the Kid’s Sirloin without hesitation. It is a genuine 6 oz sirloin from the same beef program as the adult steaks, seasoned with LongHorn’s steak seasoning and grilled over an open flame. At roughly $8 to $11 with a side and drink included, it is arguably the best dollar-for-dollar item on the entire kids menu — and a better steak than most kids will get anywhere else at this price.
One tip: ask for it cooked medium rather than well-done. A medium sirloin stays juicier, and most kids who like steak prefer it that way once they try it.
Nutrition Notes for Parents
LongHorn publishes nutrition information for kids items, which makes planning easier. Rough calorie counts:
- Kid’s Sirloin: roughly 240–320 calories (before sides)
- Grilled Chicken Tenders: roughly 140–280 calories — the lightest option
- Crispy Chicken Tenders: roughly 270–450 calories
- Kids Cheeseburger: roughly 620–680 calories
- Kraft Mac & Cheese: roughly 310–380 calories
Pairing the grilled tenders or sirloin with steamed broccoli or fresh fruit keeps the meal balanced. The kids beverages are portion-controlled, and milk or water are always available on request.
Tips for Dining at LongHorn with Kids
- Go at lunch or early dinner. The restaurant is quieter, service is faster, and kids are generally happier before the evening rush. Lunch hours (Mon–Sat, 11 AM–3 PM) also overlap with LongHorn’s value lunch pricing for adults.
- Ask about the eClub birthday reward. LongHorn’s email club typically sends a birthday treat — a free dessert for the birthday kid is a nice touch.
- Bread is free and fast. The warm complimentary bread lands quickly and buys time while the kids meals are prepared.
- Sides are swappable. If the listed side does not work for your child, ask — most locations will substitute another standard side.
- Split an adult appetizer. A $10-ish appetizer like the Texas Tonion split among the table often works out cheaper than ordering extra kids items for older children with big appetites.
LongHorn Kids Menu FAQs
What ages qualify for the kids menu?
The kids menu is for guests 12 and under. There is no strict ID check, but it is intended for children.
Do kids meals include a drink?
Yes. Every kids meal includes a side dish and a kids beverage — milk, chocolate milk, juice, or a soft drink — at no extra charge.
Can adults order from the kids menu?
Officially the kids menu is for children 12 and under. Policies vary by location, but most restaurants will accommodate a light-eating adult who asks politely, especially at lunch.
Does LongHorn have high chairs and booster seats?
Yes, standard at virtually all locations. Changing tables are available in the restrooms.
Are there healthy options for kids?
The grilled chicken tenders with steamed broccoli or fruit is the lightest combination, and the Kid’s Sirloin is a solid protein-forward choice. Nutrition information is available on request and on LongHorn’s official site.
The Bottom Line for Families
LongHorn does family dining better than its steakhouse image suggests. A kids meal with a real grilled sirloin, a side, and a drink for under $11 is genuinely good value, and the familiar backups — tenders, burger, Kraft mac & cheese — cover even the pickiest eaters. Go early, join the eClub for the birthday perk, and do not sleep on the Kid’s Sirloin.
menulonghorn.com is an unofficial fan guide and is not affiliated with LongHorn Steakhouse or Darden Restaurants. Menu items and prices vary by location and change over time; confirm details with your local restaurant.
