Complaints
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Customer Complaints Summary
- 231 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 90 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:10/30/2023
Type:Customer Service IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
My family & I went to Texas Roadhouse on 10.20.23. My husband ordered his steak well-done, but it came out pink. We waited for approximately 30 minutes for the waitress to come back to the table. He let her know that he had ordered his steak well done, no pink so she took it back to have it put back on the grill. The manager came by our table & asked how everything was so we let her know. Everyone else had already finished their meals, and he was still waiting on his to come back out. She said she'd comp it off the ticket. I was told by the waitress to pay on the *****, which is a card reader on the table, so that's what I did. After I did that, the waitress came to our table and told us that the wrong ***** was on our table, and we had actually paid for a different table's meal so she had her manager "void" that charge off of my card. She then took the ***** off our table, and took my bank card to charge it for our meals. On Sunday, the charge fully posted to my bank account as well as the charge for our meals. I went to Texas Roadhouse on 10.22.23 and talked to manager ****** ******* and explained what had happened, so she said she'd take my number down and look into it. She said it'd take 3-5 business days for the refund to process, it wasn't "voided" out as the waitress said it was. Well, I waited that time and went back because I didn't receive the refund. I talked to ****** May, a different, unsalaried manager who couldn't get me any other than a refund was submitted on 10.25.23, and I specifically asked for the manager that I had talked to on the 22nd, but she refused to come out and talk to me because she was "2 hours behind on her work". When I said to ****** May that I was filing a complaint with the BBB, she offered me 2 free meal tickets, to which I let her know I wasn't coming back there. I want refunded for the overcharge of $36.87 AND for my meals $51.56 for the inconvenience this has caused & the rudeness of the manager who refused to work with me.Business Response
Date: 11/02/2023
Hi there, we can close this concern with the ID of ********. The location has reached out to the guest and is working to locate the charges and correct the issue. When the guest follows up with the store they will assist and resolve. Thank you.
Customer Answer
Date: 11/06/2023
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Sincerely,
****** ********If you are interested in supporting the BBB's free services, please consider giving to BBB's Consumer Education Fund, which provides other services to the community, like Charity Review, Identity Theft Seminars, Free Shred/Recycle Events, Senior Citizen programs, High School and College Programs, and providing information at local community events. Donations can be sent via Venmo to @bbbcefky or mail your donation to BBB Consumer Education Fund, 13104 Eastpoint Park Blvd., Louisville, KY 40223. For more information on these programs, call 800-388-2222. Thank you for your consideration.Initial Complaint
Date:10/24/2023
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
On Saturday October 21, 2023 I ordered (2) bone in Ribeye steaks WELL DONE NO PINK, each with 2 side items for a check total of $64.45 online, Order # *****************, paid with my visa credit card. When I got home to eat the meal I noticed both steaks were red/pink SEE ATTACHED PHOTO of food and receipts. I called Texas roadhouse the next day and spoke to the manager letting her know that they steaks were red and we didn't eat them we still had the phone and the only thing we ate that night was small sides and rolls, the manager immediately said she would refund my order but she would have to send my refund to my email. Today is Tuesday October 24th and I received an email from Texas roadhouse with a $40 certificate but no email stating I will receive a full refund for $64.45 back to my original method of payment. Please see attached email from Texas roadhouse. I would like my $64.45 refund back ASAP to my credit cardBusiness Response
Date: 10/29/2023
Hi there, we can close the complaint with the ID of ********.
The Kenwood store has reached out to the guest and refunded the order.
Adjustments ($64.45)
Credit Card (Visa - ****)
Billed $0.00
Bill Total $0.00Thank
you,
*********
Guest
Relations Partner
Texas Roadhouse
6040 Dutchmans LaneInitial Complaint
Date:10/19/2023
Type:Product IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
My wife and I visited the Lakewood Ranch location on 10/17, check 70032. Our server ****** was fantastic, but the food was not. Both orders of ribs were not fully cooked, were fatty and slimty, the fried pickles were so salty they were inedible and the "legendary" margarita was mostly water. We were very disappointed by all of this after coming to try and enjoy a special meal. I am formally requesting a refund of the amount we paid here and hope to hear back soon via email. I am hard of hearing so please email.Business Response
Date: 10/23/2023
Hi there, we can close this case with the ID of ********.
The guest wrote into us on 10/18, prior to writing to the BBB and was sent a gift certificate to the email provided by the Lakewood Ranch location.
Thank
you,
*********
Guest
Relations Partner
Texas Roadhouse
6040 Dutchmans Lane
Louisville, KY 40205
Phone: 502-426-9984Business Response
Date: 10/29/2023
Hi there, we can close this concern with the ID of #********. We are unable to provide a full refund however a refund request has been submitted for the items mentioned that were not to the guest's satisfaction. The refund reference number is ********** and has been submitted for a refund of $63.47. Guest should see the funds return to his account within 5-7 business days.
Thank
you,
*********
Guest
Relations Partner
Texas Roadhouse
6040 Dutchmans Lane
Louisville, KY 40205Customer Answer
Date: 11/02/2023
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Sincerely,
***** **********If you are interested in supporting the BBB's free services, please consider giving to BBB's Consumer Education Fund, which provides other services to the community, like Charity Review, Identity Theft Seminars, Free Shred/Recycle Events, Senior Citizen programs, High School and College Programs, and providing information at local community events. Donations can be sent via Venmo to @bbbcefky or mail your donation to BBB Consumer Education Fund, 13104 Eastpoint Park Blvd., Louisville, KY 40223. For more information on these programs, call 800-388-2222. Thank you for your consideration.Initial Complaint
Date:10/12/2023
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
On 9/28/2023 I ordered takeout from the Huntsville Alabama location. Because it was close to closing time, I asked if the kitchen was out of certain items in my order and I requested to pay for my meal after it was confirmed that the kitchen had what I ordered. The cashier left and return requesting payment. I paid for my order and waiting for it to come from the kitchen. Shortly after I paid, The cashier asked if she could have my card to refund my order? I asked what happen and she responded " The kitchen is mad because I took your order and they had thrown everything away". As I was discussing the matter with her, a lady who appeared to be the shift manager walks up, and hands me a receipt. I asked " what is this?" She responded "That is a copy of the receipt with your order being refunded". At this point Im confused because I did not provide her with my card. She did not acknowledge the hiccup with the kitchen and my order? I requested the name for the manager of the store (*** or ***** *******) and I asked when he would be in she responded "he will be her tomorrow and I will be here as well". I called the store the next day and spoke with a service manager by the name of ***. She apologized for the behavior of the shift manager and assured me that I would hear from Mr. ******* concerning the situation and my pending refund. To date, I have not received a call from Mr. *******, the last time I checked my account I still have not seen the $18.51 refund, and Ive called the business a second time trying to get in touch with him and had no success.Business Response
Date: 10/16/2023
We can close this BBB concern with the ID #********. The concern was sent to the Managing Partner and upper management team for the location, and they reached out to the guest and provided her with a refund. This is resolved.
Initial Complaint
Date:08/21/2023
Type:Customer Service IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Not sure if this is the right Headquarters but this is a complaint about the Texas Roadhouse in Kingsport TN. This first complaint I was going to let go but after tonight I am now making two complaints. We can there on May 30 2023 and we had bugs in our food. The manager stated they were doing construction and they had issues with bugs. Never offered or replaced our sa or even offered a refund for part of our bill. They should have been shut down until problem resolved and we had an out of town guest. Second tonight August 18 2023 we got there around 815. Ordered at 828 and didn’t receive our food until 935. We kept saying we could have been home by now. Waitress kept stating our check was next. It wasn’t that busy unless they didn’t have the staff or cooks in which they could have told customers that if the at were the case. We finally got our food some cold some cooked wrong. A manager that never gave their name stated I will ask the waitress what happened and be back. We stated it wasn’t the waitress it was the food. The waitress went to go find the manager and we told her she wasn’t the problem and when she found out that he was going to question her she stated it’s always someone else’s problem. That goes to show any of the managers running this place are not manager material. No one ever came also we paid. They were probabaly waiting for us to leave without paying so we would get in trouble. We went to ask who the manager was and they asked which one we said if we knew his name we wouldn’t be asking. Didn’t even attempt to go find out who. So we said we were going to the BBB and she said who… that goes to show no common sense and even stated what it meant.Business Response
Date: 08/22/2023
Hi there, we can close this complaint with ID ********* We spoke for about 20 minutes regarding her concerns and both visits. I asked the guest for a receipt or some proof of purchase for either visit. Guest refused to provide the last 4 digits of the card used on 8/18 as she claims it was her son's card and sharing that would be "sharing his banking information and illegal". I offered to speak to her son who paid to obtain it and she told be that was "never going to happen." Guest also claims she paid cash during the visit in May but could not provide a receipt or total amount and told me "we all three had steaks, you price it out." Guest said that she was asking for $500 because it would not only cover both meals, which she claims were around $200 each, but also for her "gas, time, and cellphone and internet ." I told the guest we would not be compensating for anything outside of her food and let her know that once we had a receipt we could look at what amount that compensation could be. Guest raised her voice and told me that "this was the reason she didn't want to call" because she would be "once again speaking to a Southerner with no common sense." I let the guest know that if she continued to insult me and speak in a disrespectful tone we would be ending the call and that we do require a proof of purchase before compensating especially with such a large amount she claims to have spent. Guest raised her voice and demanded to speak to someone else. I declined and told her I was the one who handled BBB concerns and that anyone in our company required a proof of purchase. Guest continued to yell and demand someone higher who would "give her what she wanted" and once again stated that I "had no sense". I let her know that because she continued to insult me and raise her voice that I would be ending the conversation as previously stated. At this time we are not sending compensation of any amount. She is aware we need a receipt to go forward with anything.Customer Answer
Date: 08/25/2023
Since it deleted my first response I’m going to have to be brief because it only allows 2000 letters. I didn’t state no sense it was common sense to prove a point that ********* isn’t the only one to talk to. I wasn’t being rude it was the nice way of because she didn’t understand my point. Today I sent an email to ****** and she has all the info of the card that was used that she stated she found no purchase on that date with that card. I didn’t know though until recently that they have to go through treasury and the store not just the store to get a refund. I spoke with the store and I was told the reason our food was late was because part of our party was late. That’s not true. We all arrived at the same time. The manager said she would have **** the store manager call me asap. It would be easier to go to the store to get the refund. So we are still asking for a full refund for 8/18 of $204.16. Since they refuse for 5/30 we feel to compromise for bugs in our food a gift card for at least $150. We were originally asking $500 due to both bad exp. At the same one and time and money on the phone. See we are will to compromise but they are not. We feel this is fair.Business Response
Date: 09/05/2023
Hi there, we can close this concern with ID ********* The guest did speak with ******* on 8/25 regarding this and we were able to locate the receipt. Guest continued to use vulgar language with ******* per the notes on the call, stating "I do not have time for this sh**, I am emailing you my refund info and you better fu**ing call me back today." Guest recanted their statement about the cold food on 8/18 and told ******* "Only 2 steaks were wrong". ******* also spoke with the Manager that addressed the table during their visit as well as the Managing Partner. The Manager was remaking the 2 steaks and brought them to the table but the party had already paid and left at this point, which corroborates the guest's statement about waiting with no one coming to the table. We have refunded the 2 most expensive steaks on the check for a refund of $50.98 which the guest is aware of as she spoke to ******* again on 8/28. The refund reference number is ********** and was successfully processed on 8/29 by our Treasury team. We are not doing anything further at this time for the guest.Initial Complaint
Date:08/07/2023
Type:Customer Service IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
On August 5th, 2023 my significant other whom I’m writing this complaint on behalf of was mistreated and confronted by a disgruntled employee possibly manager at the Trexlertown PA Location. The employee seemingly upset over another issue confronted her in a angry manor stating he does not wish for her to return to the establishment as the family are not good ‘Clients’ for not tipping and that he must joe split his tips with the bussers. He then proceeded to throw the to go box onto the table. While i am understanding of his frustrations the manor in which he handled it is inappropriate and I am looking for this person to be reprimanded for their inappropriate behavior that has majorly distressed an individual who has frequently spent money at this establishment. I wish for a conclusion on our behalf as well as reassurance this will not happen to us or any others going forward. The individual in question is a huskier Caucasian male who was wearing glasses.Business Response
Date: 08/09/2023
Hi there, we can close this concern with the ID Of ********. Guest wrote into us as well but provided a different phone number. The MP of the Trexlertown store has called the guest and I personally reached out as well. The MP was unable to leave a voicemail with the phone number he was provided but I have left a voicemail with the phone number provided to the BBB. If the guest reaches back out to either myself or the MP we will discuss this further and resolve.
*********
Guest Relations Partner
Texas Roadhouse
6040 Dutchmans Lane
Louisville, KY 40205
****** ************Initial Complaint
Date:07/26/2023
Type:Customer Service IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
We went to the Texas Roadhouse in Norton Shores Mi on Sunday July 16th and I got sick immediately there after. I was still sick after a couple days so I went to the ER and they determined that I contracted a viral infection and advised me to quarantine for three days. I relayed this information to the corporate guest relations person today and she told me it's just my word against hers.Business Response
Date: 07/28/2023
Hi there, we can close this concern with the ID of *********
The guest reached out to use twice, one prior to seeking medical attention. She was sent compensation after the first contact which she thanked us for in her second point of contact before letting us know that she had sought medical attention. Once we were made aware of this a formal incident report was filed and our RISK team took over. The assigned adjuster investigated the claims and was unable to find a connection between the virus the guest states she contracted and Texas Roadhouse or the location she visited. We are not doing anything further for this guest at this time.
Thank
you,
*********
Guest
Relations Partner
***** *********
**** ********* ****
*********** ** *****
****** ************Customer Answer
Date: 07/28/2023
Complaint: ********
I am rejecting this response because:yes, I contacted them immediately after leaving Texas Roadhouse and getting sick. Yes, I thanked them for emailing a $20 off barcode. Yes, I went to the emergency room after still being sick 2 days later and spent the night at the hospital with a virus I picked up. Yes, I let them know.
my issue is this. You can tell a lot by the first sentence in the response...."you can close this".
I was contacted and the guest relation person told me in manner of fact way that it was "my word against theirs". When did this become a competition? I merely reported the facts and they responded very rudely. I never asked for anything, I told them that I ate there and got sick afterwards.
they could have been civil about the whole thing and it would have ended there. If I owned a restaurant and a customer ate a burger then got sick afterwards, I would never tell them "prove it" I can prove 2 things, I picked up a virus and Texas Roadhouse's main concern was to deny everything. incredible!
at this point, I'd like their response to remain visible so others can see how they responded.
Sincerely,
**** **********Initial Complaint
Date:07/17/2023
Type:Customer Service IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
This is a follow up to my bad order last weekend at texas roadhouse in westminster, md. The store still has not taken responsibility and is basically calling me a liar. They are calling a 30 year military veteran a liar. It is a bad look for texas roadhouse I can tell you that. I have been as pleasant as possible but this is just not right. I certainly hope this is not because im african american. I am asking for the district manager to step in at this point. I just want a refund or a gift card so I can use it at my local texas roadhouse because ive never had a bad meal there unlike the westminster store.Business Response
Date: 07/17/2023
Hi there, we can close this BBB concern with the ID of ********* Prior to him submitting a concern through the BBB the guest spoke to a Guest Relations Partner as well as the Service Manager at the Westminster location who both explained that we would be unable to compensate him without a proof of purchase. We have scoured our records and been very communicative with the guest to try and locate this order but have found nothing so we can not verify his purchase. On 7/16 I personally reached out to the guest, prior to learning about his submission to the BBB, asking him to call us so we could gather more information and again repeated we would need a proof of purchase before we could compensate. This is our standard procedure. At this time, without a receipt or some form of proof of purchase we are unable to do anything further for this guest.
Thank
you,
*********
Guest
Relations Partner
Texas Roadhouse
6040 Dutchmans Lane
Louisville, KY 40205
****** ************Customer Answer
Date: 07/17/2023
Complaint: ********
I am rejecting this response because: How would I produce a receipt when no receipt was given to me. So, the restaurant does not do their job and I am blamed for it? I am a 30 year military veteran I have better things to do than try to scam a restaurant. I 100 percent believe if my name was **** and not *** they would of taken care of this. Its very disturbing the racism that is still going in this country. I will not stop until my money is returned or I can get my food replaced at my local texas roadhouse. I will not stop my complaints. Web, social media, newspapers. I will not stop until my voice is heard.
Sincerely,
*** *******Initial Complaint
Date:07/14/2023
Type:Customer Service IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Coming to any Texas Roadhouse is a hit or miss my experience is never consistent far as service I went to the 7341 Northcliff Ave, Brooklyn, OH 44144 location on 7/8 the first I had is a employee bump me when I was walking to my sit another issue is that I didn’t like the seats and they told me it was going to be another 20 minutes to be seated the service was slow we had to wait on the waiter for a long time for everything she barely give us a refill on bread and drink if so we had to wait a long time the food was okay but the French dressing the butter for the bread doesn’t taste the same was not pleasant another issue I had is I asked for bread to go and the bread was brown and burnt Texas Roadhouse is one of my favorite place to eat but after my last experience I won’t be backBusiness Response
Date: 07/17/2023
Hi there we can close this BBB concern with the ID of ********* * The guest's concern was sent to the upper Management team of the Brooklyn, OH location and they have reached out to the guest. When the guest follows up with the management team they will resolve.
Thank
you,
*********
***** ********* *******
***** *********
**** ********* ****
*********** ** *****
****** ************Initial Complaint
Date:07/12/2023
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
There gift card I got went thru washer and dryer and only thing left was partial barcode and the complete scratch off pin and front has partial Texas left and they refused to honor it and it was a 50 dollar cardBusiness Response
Date: 07/14/2023
Hi there we can close this BBB concern with the ID of ********
We emailed the guest apologizing for his damaged card. While Texas Roadhouse is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged cards, we have asked him to mail the card into our Support Center so that we can attempt to replace the card with an electronic card if the funds can be pulled from the damaged card. Once we receive the original card we will attempt to replace it and follow up with the guest again.
Thank
you,
*********
***** ********* *******
***** *********
**** ********* ****
*********** ** *****
****** ************
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