Tony Roma’s

This is a great place for lunch or dinner. Great specials when you want to be price conscience. Service has really improved over the years, top notch now. The only reason I dinged 1 star is that the hostess stand person is never at her station and you end up waiting a minute or two to get seated. I’m not talking about if she’s seating someone else but goofing off in back or something.
If it’s mngt has her doing something else, stop, first impressions count.

It was my first time trying Tony Roma’s with a friend. We stopped in for a light lunch mid afternoon. We decided to belly up to the bar to enjoy our meal. The bartender there was really great. She was friendly and talkative!
They had a lunch menu with an option for unlimited soup and salad for $ 7.99. Fantastic deal! Plus she informed us that you could change up soups and salads to try their different varieties. I decided on their strawberry and walnut salad accompanied by the potato soup. The salad was great! The strawberries gave it a great flavor mixed with the textures of the nuts and lettuce.
The soup unfortunately didn’t do it for me. It was very bland. It almost tasted like they used too much flour to thicken it instead of cream. Bummer. I was full after one serving of each so I didn’t get to take advantage of the unlimited. If my stomach wasn’t full, I would’ve had seconds of the salad but tried a different soup.
The service was good but not great. I had to flag her down a few times for a drink refill. I do think it was better than an average restaurant hence the 4 stars. I’ll probably give it another try again someday especially with their lunch deals. :-)

I have a love-​hate relationship with this Tony Roma’s in particular because while I used to be a regular, I quit eating here about a year ago because every single time I hated my meal. Like 4 times out of the last 5. I have a firm «three strikes you’re out» rule when it comes to restaurants and this location let me down so many times that I just quit going. The parking lot here is always empty so that should alert everyone to the fact that I’m not the only person who has abandoned Tony Roma’s!
Fast forward to a year later. My husband gets his «free birthday entrée» e-​mail and begs me to go for all you can eat ribs night. I don’t eat ribs, but he says Tony’s has some of the best. Begrudgingly, I agreed to go with him. He ordered the ribs and I opted for the chicken spinach stack. In the past, this spinach stack has been abysmal. Tonight it was pretty good! The chicken breasts were juicy and well seasoned and the spinach stuffing on top was good. It tasted like a frozen and microwaved spinach dip but whatever, this is a chain restaurant and for chain food, it was okay.
Hubby said the ribs were really tasty and they were all you can eat. Our waiter encouraged him to eat more, not like some places where they try to shame you into stopping your reorders before you are full; though the kitchen DID pull the «let’s-take-a-super-long-time-to-bring-out-his-reorders-so-he-will-give-up» but the joke was on them, we had all night to sit and wait!
One major disappointment is that they’ve taken away their Coke Zero. BOO!
The service was great too. So great that we asked to speak to the manager. This location is really cleaning up their act. I’ll be sure to go back in a few weeks to give it another try. Here’s hoping this visit wasn’t just a fluke and Tony Roma’s is turning itself around!

Rolled in for a quick lunch on Black Friday. The bar was empty but the server was very attentive and right there to refill my beer. The lunch burger is well prepared and tasty. Not crazy about 9 $ for burger n fries but the service and cleanliness of the facility makes it worth it.

I was pretty shocked to have saw the average rating here and reading some of the reviews, compared to my own experience. Haven’t been here in a while because it’s not really in my area, but when I did live on this side of town I ate here religiously! Well. mainly because my dad is a sucker for ribs & I’m a sucker for their signature drinks. The atmosphere is casual and the staff was very friendly! Our food came out in a timely manner, I always end up sharing my plate with my sister. its quite a bit of food. Tony Roma’s is definitely MY place for ribs ;)
Recommendations:
Roma’s Sampler, Original Baby Back Ribs, Red Velvet Cake, Agave Nectar

Been here quite a few times and the food is pretty good but the service isn’t the best

I went for a second ~$ 15 discounted birthday meal in the late afternoon today. Now I’m bumping up my rating due to a marked improvement in service.
Unlike last time, there was somebody immediately posted at the front who greeted me. Also unlike last time, I was helped with my order after maybe just 2 – 3 minutes. It was actually the employee at the bar instead of my designated server who took my order, but I appreciated that she stepped in when I clearly hadn’t been helped. She also suggested the complimentary bread, which I don’t recall from my previous visit. And after she brought out the bread, she offered to switch the nearest TV (at the corner of the bar) to a football game.
Also of note: my server checked on me multiple times throughout the night and was even so kind as to bring me a mint and a warm wetnap at the end of my meal. I will say that it seemed notably less busy than my previous visit, but the service was more than proportionally better today. As for the food, the bread with butter was decent and rustic Italian sausage pasta was pretty good, although I did add a little salt.
After I got my pleasantly zero-​y receipt, the manager introduced himself and asked if I was Chris. I responded affirmatively, and he mentioned that he recognized me because he had just sent me a message on Unilocal today. Actually, I had read the message and was hesitant to respond to his request for a phone conversation, lest he make some sort of free meal offer. I do feel comfortable with taking the free meal semi-​anonymously and of my own accord though, since there isn’t any fine print restricting the birthday offer from being used more than once.
Give these guys a shot if you’re in the area and want a casual restaurant for ribs or Italian, or even a nice happy hour. I’d feel comfortable with coming back.

We used to go to the location on Sahara all of the time when I was younger but stopped going because it seemed their food quality was going down and plus now they closed that location. So when it was my mom’s «real» birthday and she said she was craving ribs we decided to check out this location and see if things at TR have improved… It seems they have changed things up a bit here and there. I feel like the atmosphere of the restaurant has become a lot more casual like Applebee’s than I had remembered it to be.
At first it seemed our server was going to be a bit douchey but he got better throughout the meal. They apparently had a special going on for half off of their half slab baby back rib dinner so we got 3 of those and an appetizer sampler. They got rid of their potato skins in the dining room so BOOO –1!!! The appetizer sampler tasted like something you could get at Denny’s but their ribs were actually really tasty! We ordered so much we had to take a lot home which my boyfriend fully enjoyed later haha… The best part of the meal was my citrus habanero margarita… OMG so so so good! I want one right now!!!
HOT TIP: sign up online to get a discount on your birthday and also to get emailed special promotions that they do~

My 100^th Review!!!
My 16 year old daughter and I went here a few weeks ago for some ribs. They were good… but nothing that would be featured on «Pit Masters».
We shared a Caesar salad to start. My daughter had the Mac & Cheese and I had the potatoes. They were both good but nothing to right home to Momma about.
3 solid starz for A-​OK!

We go there every couple of weeks on Mondays for the all you can eat ribs. The Tony Romas in Cleveland used to be awful. This one put our faith back in the franchise. While they are not the greatest ribs in the world, they are much better than average and good enough to bring us back.

Where to go on Meatless Monday. …hmmmm. .Tony Roma’s? Sure why not! Testing my willpower again. Im not really a fan of the bigger chain restos or the previously frozen processed foods they serve up. The $ 7 — $ 10 lunch combos is what caught my attention and the strawberry pecan salad that I chose to go with my Eggplant sandwich sounded good and what got me in the door. Kudos for having good menu selections for those who opt out from having ribs.

It didnt start off on the right foot at first… the soup I chose Chipotle Sausage and Roasted Veggie was sodium laden. After two teaspoons I was so done with it. When the server brought out my entrée though she noticed I barely touched the soup and asked why and I told her it was too salty for me. She didnt skip a beat and said she’ll bring me out another cup of soup, their baked potato one. Gold shiny star for her for being so observant and more than happy to oblige a customer.
Eggplant sandwich was okay. I didnt care for the bbq steak sauce they smeared on the bread. Next time Ill ask for it on the side. The veggies were sauteed enough to where you really dont need that much more sauce for added flavor. The strawberry pecan salad was refreshing, the fruit in season and just the right amount of dressing was added, so no soggy greens here. Whew.
3.5 stars for food but rounding up to 4 because their staff at this place did a great job and the prices are real reasonable for families.

I hardly see my folks during the week, even though I live fairly close to them. So, we have decided to make Sunday nights our time to catch up and gossip about the family. Good times! I am also going to let them choose where we go, because I hate playing the let’s try something new game with them. They like places that are tried and true… places they have heard of at least. So, one of those places is Tony Roma’s. I have no problems with that, as I am not a food snob and I don’t care about it being a chain. Just, as long as the food is decent and we get good service. Anyhow, here is my review for our experience last night.
And, just in case you haven’t read any of my other reviews, my folks love to eat early. 5 pm early!!!
— I meet them in the parking lot where there are barely any cars. So, parking was obviously plentiful.
— We make our way inside where we were greeted at the hostess stand. We were seated right away by the friendly hostess.
— I usually head to the bathroom to wash up before dinner. I can be a bit of a germaphobe. The bathroom was clean, if that means anything.
— I get back to the table at the same time our drink order was being taken and the specials were being read. And, we were given time to check out the menu.
* Side note: I don’t know how many other families are like mine but the banter of reading the menu is ridiculous. A lot of «Oooh! this looks good» and «Did you see this… I’m thinking about getting this» When in reality, I know you are just going to get some kind of steak with fries or a potato.
— We order… you guessed it. Steaks with some kind of potato. Our soup and salads come out. We were checked up on quite a bit and were told that our steaks were going to take a while. I figured because, my aunt has to have hers burnt to a crisp. No sight of red…
— Eventually our meals come out and the waitress asked us to cut them open to see if everything is alright. I like my meat bloody so I have no problems. My aunt asked them to fire hers up for a little longer. So, they took her steak back and was brought out again by one of the cooks to make sure it was fine… It was.
— Now the part of the evening I hate the most… the silence while eating. There is nothing I hate more than the sound of food being eaten. It kind of grosses me out. Don’t judge!!!
— The bill came out to 120 bucks for the 4 of us, which consisted of our meals and a couple of drinks from the bar. We tip out 20%. I always make sure of it as I have worked in the service industry over my years.
— As we were leaving the hostess grabs the door for us and asks us to come again.
Overall it was a good night.

Haven’t eaten here in a long time… last time was maybe 2 years ago at the Lake Mead/​Rainbow location. It wasn’t that good so we weren’t in a hurry to eat at TR… however on this night we decided we were hungry for onion loaf. They only have one size now…$ 4 for a small. I was disappointed because we can easily eat a large! Also they no longer have onion bread, now it’s like a loaf of white bread and herbed butter… miss the onion bread. Even the entrees are different. Not good but not bad. I miss the old style TR… not liking this newer version. Their kids
Menu also is a bit boring — not really too much selection. Overall it was an ok meal but I just wish they wouldn’t have changed so much of what I grew up loving. This location is better than all the others!

I know there are lots of places to get a good burger, but Tony Roma’s has a burger with a couple of my fave toppings — havarti cheese and mushrooms, topped off with one of the signature sauces you can’t go wrong.
The menu is traditional American without many surprises. The catch here is that the simple food they make tastes REALLY good.
I don’t recommend the brisket — not if you’re used to the smoked-​all-​day and shredded to perfection kind like I’m used to.

Most people who know me know that I don’t regularly go to chain restaurants but this one is right in the mist of an area where I shop that is close to my apartment and work, so I’ve stopped in here a few times. Plus, the area is pretty jammed with chain restaurants so sometimes you have to pick the least of all the evils.
Usually when I stop in here I’ve been shopping and am in the mood for protein, wine, and someone else to cook for me. Plus the bar is pretty decent for someone who is eating alone. I’ve come in here several times and the bartender has always been fairly friendly. I can say that one of the bartenders turned me on to a fairly reasonable priced red wine that I’ve served to a few people who came over and had great responses. Love when someone can do that for me.
The selection here is much what you can expect, steak, chicken, ribs, etc. Pretty typical American food. I’ve only ever eaten steak here as I’m hesitant of any chain ribs. I am from Memphis after all. The steaks I’ve had were all cooked well and meat was pretty darn tasty. They do have some healthy side options and you can get all your food cooked without butter and oil, so I LOVE that since typically chain restaurants have some pretty unhealthy food.
The atmosphere is pretty quiet and darker. I have to say the prices are pretty reasonable. For the area this is one of the better options and I’m sure you will find me at the bar sometime in the future having a little wine and a steak.

Went there for lunch the other day with co-​workers. The service was prompt and good. However, the food and food preparation leaves much to be desired. The $ 8 lunch special I ordered was smoked brisket in Tony Roma’s sauce. The brisket was very fatty (about 30 to 40%% fat) and the meat itself was low grade. The cut was very thin and its value was nowhere near the price.
Tony Roma’s strict rules did not allow me to substitute the cole slaw (some rule about it being a garnish) and substituting some sides for the standard side cost extra. I felt like I was being nickel and dimed on a fairly pricey lunch special.
In addition, it took a long time to get our food. The only decent looking meal in our group was the ribs. I will not return to Tony Roma’s as the fairly expensive prices do not match the quality or quantity of food served. I’d rather support a local enterepeneur who cares about their product than this overpriced corporate chain.

Only reason we found ourselves here was their Mother’s Day promotion. Unfortunately, the voucher was unclear of when we could use it but the manager honored the voucher. Props for good customer service.
Unfortunately, it went downhill from there for me.
We ordered the full baby back ribs for $ 21 which were a smaller portion size than we remember. We had requested for extra BBQ sauce when we ordered it and had to ask two more times before we got it. We also ordered the Mojo Chicken for $ 13 which is their grilled chicken breast with pineapple salsa. Even with the salsa the chicken was dry and the veggies were soggy. Our third dish was the pasta with italian sausage for $ 13. Oh yes-​I-​did order pasta at a rib joint and I got what I deserved. It was served in a red sauce and looked real good and presentable but I would have enjoyed cold spaghetti-o’s from the can more than this dish. It had absolutely no flavor.
Brother loves the BBQ sauce which is their saving grace (along with the manager Michael’s proper service) otherwise I would’ve rated no stars if that’s even possible.

Sign up for their birthday club ahead of time. They’ll usually send you a coupon for a dessert or onion loaf and another for a free entrée which you don’t have to buy anything.
Tony Roma’s is known for their ribs. And I do love their ribs, their BBQ sauces aren’t that bad also. I can’t possibly give a Tony Roma’s location a 5 star rating can I !? Ok maybe 4.5. I’ve been to two other locations around town and so far this is the only location I’ve always had excellent service. Whenever I go to this location and use my free entrée coupon they’ll treat me like a regular customer, friendly and often checked on me. One time they gave me a free bottle of their BBQ sauce. Another time they hooked it up, only suppose to get a free entrée, but got everything covered drinks, soups, desserts, and our meals. At two other locations I was placed in the corner or away from everyone and not checked on so often.
If you’re not sure what to order I recommend the St Louis ribs sampler. They’ll give you a full rack of ribs and a variety of their BBQ sauces. That’s if you want ribs. But they also have a pretty good chicken salad.
Spacious dining area. I like seating toward the bar area right behind the hostess counter so I can also watch some TV.
I don’t know if they still have their Tuesday AYCE ribs.

I’ve been to Tony Roma’s in three different locations and my experience got better and better every time. The first location I went to was inside of a casino on Fremont Street. However, the first time there it wasn’t so great as the server was somewhat distracted and the food was just ok (onion loaf was awful).
The second location was on west sahara, and that’s where I tried their ribs. I like the sauce they use for their ribs. It is barbeque based with a great amount of spicy kick to it. Ribs were little overcooked, as they tasted a little bit too chewy for ribs. Service was good.
The third location, the one that’s on Stephanie St, offers the best food. The same onion loaf I ordered at the first location was completely different. Unlike the one I got at the fremont location, it was fried to perfection and very crispy. Plus, instead of just regular ranch, it came with the sauce for their ribs. The ribs were much better than the one I had at the second location. Very tender and flavorful, generous amount of sides. My friend got Shrimp Scampi. I tried it and it wasn’t good or bad. It was really greasy and I thought the sauce was a little bit too plain. Service was great. Our server was always on top of things, and she was handling good number of tables by herself. If I ever go back to Tony Roma’s, I’d go back to this location on Stephanie St.

We received a coupon for a free entrée with the purchase of another entrée, so we decided to have dinner at Tony Roma’s on a recent Friday evening. It was pretty early when we arrived so there was no wait.
Our server was quick to take our drink orders… However he never brought out any bread, which was the only real disappointment of the evening. At first I thought that perhaps Tony Roma’s stopped serving complimentary bread, but then noticed another waitress bringing some out for a nearby table.
We decided to split the spinach and artichoke dip as a starter. My husband went with the mojo chicken which came with rice and broccoli. I had the filet medallions with a half rack of baby back ribs, which came with loaded mashed potatoes and broccoli.
I should have gone with a full rack of ribs. After all it IS what they are famous for. The filet was fine. I requested it be cooked medium, which is was, and it was very tender. The ribs were amazing though. Falling off the bone with just enough sauce. I don’t know why I even bother with menus when it comes to Tony Roma’s. Next time, I won’t!
Total damage was $ 60, including tip, after the coupon. I have had better service at Tony Roma’s in the past but I won’t let one mistake keep me away, especially if they keep sending me great coupons!