Last Updated: August 2026
What's New — August 2026 Updates
This is the changelog for humans: new guides, sharper price tools, and what I'm actually seeing people order as late summer hits the dining room.
Site & Guide Updates
Guide hub expansion (August 2026)
New dining guides live: keto, high-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, family, solo, business lunch, rewards, reheating, plus methodology and corrections transparency pages.
Read more →Price tracker tool page
Interactive-facing price tracker with regional variance notes — pairs with the full historical comparison table.
Read more →Steak value ranking refresh
Best-value steaks re-checked against August 2026 receipt patterns; Renegade still leads everyday value.
Read more →Competitor comparison pages
LongHorn vs Texas Roadhouse and vs Outback updated for guests deciding where to spend the Saturday night budget.
Read more →Secret menu field notes
Twelve off-menu builds with scripts that have worked in multiple states — still not an official corporate menu.
Read more →Late-summer dining trends we're seeing
More guests splitting Outlaw Ribeyes, ordering double broccoli for low-carb, and using bar seating for solo weeknights. Happy hour still the cheapest way to start a date night.
Read more →Trending Orders (Field Notes)
- Splitting the Outlaw Ribeye instead of two mid steaks — better theater per dollar.
- Keto and high-protein guests defaulting to Renegade + veg; see keto and high-protein.
- Bar solo dinners midweek — faster than waiting on a two-top.
- Stampede still the celebration closer; order extra plates without apology.
Honest caveat: "Trending" here means patterns from visits, receipts, and reader notes — not a corporate sales dashboard. Your local LTO board may disagree by next Tuesday.