5 Steakhouse Chains With the Best Steak and French Onion Soup, According to Diners

These steakhouses serve juicy steaks alongside rich, cheesy French onion soup.

French Onion Soup is a steakhouse favorite. The onion soup has a rich, beefy broth and gratinéed croutons or bread topping, making it the perfect starter for a steak dinner. Not every steakhouse serves diner-approved French onion soup and steak. Where should you go to indulge in the best? Here are 5 steakhouse chains with the best steak and French onion soup, according to diners.

The Capital Grille

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The Capital Grille is famous for gourmet steaks, sides, and starters. “Best steak I’ve ever had,” writes one Redditor. The caramelized French onion soup features sweet onions, dry sherry, and Grana Padano croutons under a blanket of melted Swiss and mozzarella cheeses. “Capital Grille has a killer French Onion Soup,” a Redditor says.

LongHorn Steakhouse

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LongHorn Steakhouse serves up giant steaks and hearty bowls of French onion soup.  “I got the 20 oz outlaw ribeye at Longhorn and was shocked at the quality and how well it was prepared,” one Redditor wrote. “My local longhorn nails it every time,” another says. As for the soup, it is a customer favorite. “Longhorn Steakhouse might be a chain but their French Onion is the bomb. Probably the best bang for your buck,” one Redditor says.

Outback Steakhouse

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Over at Outback Steakhouse, the meat, especially Victoria’s Filet Mignon, is their main draw. “The filet is also pretty lean and the most tender(my favorite),” a Redditor says. However, the traditional crock of French onion soup is a sleeper. “Outback has good French onion soup,” one Redditor confirms. The “buttery” gruyere is melted onto a “cute disc of beschuit,” making it a beautiful mess of rich and smooth broth generously loaded with caramelized onions. And it’s served with endless complimentary brown bread. “It’s sweet molasses bread, best bread to have with butter, the perfect mix,” says one Redditor.

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Morton’s The Steakhouse

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Morton’s The Steakhouse’s steaks are top quality, and the French onion soup is also sublime. “The food was absolutely delicious—our steak was cooked to perfection, and the French onion soup was the best we’ve ever had (and we’ve dined at many fine restaurants!). The wine selection was fabulous, perfectly complementing our meal,” one happy customer shared.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

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Ruth’s Chris Steak House’s buttery, sizzling, and indulgent New York Strip steak is a favorite. “I know we aren’t crazy about chains, but Ruth’s Chris has a bone in NY strip that has to be my favorite steak yet… don’t hate on my cook preference of medium please,” says a Redditor.  “I had that steak in Reno and it blew my mind,” another commented. And, don’t skip the French onion soup. “Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse French Onion Soup 9.57/10. really amazing. thick soup with equal parts of sherry and beef broth- swiss cheese enhances the flavor,” an Instagrammer says.