LongHorn Kids Menu & Prices 2026: Entrees, Sides, Free Drinks & Family Value

Dining out with younger children can often feel like an expensive gamble. Between finicky palates, high restaurant price points, and restless energy, parents need restaurants that deliver fast service, generous portions, and food that kids will genuinely eat. At LongHorn Steakhouse, the family-friendly atmosphere, welcoming booth seating, and dedicated Kids Menu make taking the whole family out for dinner enjoyable and economical.

Below is our complete 2026 LongHorn Kids Menu & Price Guide, covering entrée pricing, side options, included beverages, toddler accommodations, and hacks to keep kids entertained.

1. Complete 2026 Kids Menu & Pricing Grid

Every kid's meal is served with a choice of side and an included beverage for children ages 12 and under:

2. Included Sides & Beverages: The Complete Bundle

Unlike many chain restaurants that charge an extra $2.99 for a juice box or fountain drink, LongHorn bundles everything into the base price:

• Included Beverage Choices: 1% White Milk, 1% Chocolate Milk, 100% Apple Juice, Minute Maid Lemonade, or fountain sodas (Coke, Sprite, etc.) with free refills.
• Included Side Choices: Seasoned Steakhouse Fries, Fresh Steamed Broccoli, Mashed Potatoes, or Fresh Cut Fruit Cup (mandarin oranges and grapes).

3. The Junior Sirloin: Introducing Kids to Real Steak

For children who are ready to graduate beyond chicken nuggets, the Kid's Sirloin ($9.99) is one of the best bargains on the menu. Hand-carved by the in-house butcher to roughly 5 ounces, it is seasoned with a lighter rub to avoid overwhelming young tastebuds and grilled over open flame to Medium or Well-Done. It delivers high-quality protein and makes kids feel like grown-ups at the steakhouse table.

4. Kid-Friendly Desserts & Treats

End the meal on a high note without ordering an overwhelming multi-person cake. For just $2.99, you can add a Kid's Ice Cream Sundae—a generous scoop of vanilla bean ice cream drizzled with chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and a bright red maraschino cherry on top.

5. Toddler & Baby Accommodations

Dining with infants and toddlers is stress-free thanks to LongHorn's thoughtful amenities:

• Clean High Chairs & Boosters: Sanitized and fitted with safety straps, readily available at the host stand.
• Spill-Proof Cups: Kids drinks are served in sturdy plastic cups with tight-fitting lids and bendable straws.
• Booths with Ample Room: The extra-deep booths easily accommodate infant car seat carriers without crowding parents.

6. Family Dining Survival Hacks at LongHorn

Ensure a seamless, peaceful dinner with your children using these tested strategies:

1. Request Honey-Wheat Bread Immediately: When you are seated with hungry children, ask your server to bring the warm honey-wheat bread loaf right away. The sweet, warm bread staves off hunger meltdowns while you browse the menu.
2. Ask for Kids Food to Fire First: Servers will gladly input kids meals into the kitchen system immediately so their chicken tenders or mac & cheese arrive while adults are still eating their appetizers or side salads.
3. Crayons and Activity Sheets: Host stands provide western-themed coloring menus and crayons to keep little hands occupied throughout the visit.

7. When to Graduate from the Kids Menu to the Adult Lunch Special

Pre-teens (ages 10 to 13) often find standard kids portions too small, yet a 20 oz Outlaw Ribeye is far too much food. The perfect middle ground is ordering from LongHorn's Lunch Specials Menu (available until 3:00 PM Monday through Saturday). For just $10.99 to $12.99, an older child receives a full half-pound cheeseburger or a 6 oz sirloin steak with full adult side portions, bridging the gap between kids meals and expensive dinner cuts.

8. Picky Eaters & Allergy Protections for Kids

If your child has sensory food aversions or food allergies, LongHorn's kitchen is very accommodating. You can request chicken tenders plain without seasoning, burgers with cheese served cold on the side, or steamed broccoli plain with no butter. All requests are entered on the kitchen ticket and prepared to order.

9. Kid-Friendly Beverages: Juice & Milk Refills

Staying hydrated during dinner is easy on the family budget. When children order 100% apple juice or 1% chocolate milk, servers will happily bring complimentary refills of fountain water or lemonade once the original milk carton is finished, ensuring your kids remain happy without extra beverage surcharges on the final bill.

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About the Author: Chef Marcus Vance & The LongHorn Dining Team

Chef Marcus Vance & The LongHorn Dining Team is a dedicated restaurant analyst specializing in casual dining and American steakhouse operations. All menu prices, nutrition data, and culinary notes are rigorously audited against point-of-sale receipts and official disclosures. Read our 4-Stage Editorial Methodology.