MenuLaunches

Every steak menu item, by chain and by year

Which US restaurant chains put steak on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.

Key data

MenuLaunches has tracked 16 steak menu launches across 8 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-10. The chains that use it most are P.F. Chang's, Fogo de Chão, Taco Bell, Noodles & Company.

Launches
16
Chains
8
Years covered
2026–2026
Peak month
2026-10

Launches by month

When chains actually put this on the menu.

  • 3
    26-08
  • 5
    26-09
  • 8
    26-10

Who launched steak first in 2026

Ordered by announce date.

#ChainItemAnnounced
1Arby'sSteak 'n Mac BowlAugust 24, 2026
2Arby'sSteak 'n Potato BowlAugust 24, 2026
3Arby'sSteak NuggetsAugust 24, 2026
4Taco BellGordita Crunch DuosSeptember 17, 2026
5Taco BellGrilled Steak Three Cheese TacoSeptember 19, 2026
6Taco BellDaredevil Double Dipping BurritosSeptember 19, 2026
7Taco BellDiablo Ranch Steak Nacho FriesSeptember 21, 2026
8Olive GardenCalabrian Steak & Shrimp BucatiniSeptember 24, 2026
9Outback SteakhouseDown Under Delmonico RibeyeOctober 8, 2026
10Outback SteakhouseYork StripOctober 8, 2026

All launches

Fogo de Chão Protein Plates
New permanentPermanent$45.00

Fogo de Chão · Protein Plates

A dinner plate featuring 8 to 10 ounces of a fire-roasted cut such as picanha, fraldinha, lamb picanha, double-cut pork chop or roasted chicken, served with unlimited access to the Market Table and Brazilian sides like pão de queijo, crispy polenta and caramelized bananas, for up to 85 grams of prot

Taco Bell Double Dipping Burritos
New permanentPermanent$5.99

Taco Bell · Double Dipping Burritos

A snack-sized set of two burritos featuring grilled, marinated steak or slow-roasted chicken layered with avocado ranch, a melted blend of cheeses, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and grilled, served with a split dipping cup of spicy ranch and seasoned crushed tortilla chips with cheddar cheese cri

Applebee's Garlic Sirloin Skillet
ReturningWhile supplies last$18.99

Applebee's · Garlic Sirloin Skillet

Seasoned top sirloin steak grilled and smothered in buttery garlic and parsley, served sizzling with garlic mashed potatoes and seasoned broccoli.

Test marketWhile supplies last

Olive Garden · Calabrian Steak & Shrimp Bucatini

A protein-forward dinner dish combining steak and shrimp with bucatini pasta, part of Olive Garden's testing of more protein-forward dinner items.

Arby's Steak 'n Potato Bowl
New permanentPermanent$9.99

Arby's · Steak 'n Potato Bowl

Chopped Potato Cakes topped with an herb-butter sauce, melted white American Cooper cheese, and Steak Nuggets.

Arby's Steak 'n Mac Bowl
New permanentPermanent$9.99

Arby's · Steak 'n Mac Bowl

White cheddar Mac 'n Cheese topped with Steak Nuggets and crispy-fried onion strings.