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LongHorn Appetizers Menu With Prices 2026

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LongHorn appetizers cost $4.29 to $13.79 in 2026, with most starters landing between $8 and $12. The cheapest starter is Fried Pickles at $4.29. The priciest is Seasoned Steakhouse Wings at up to $13.79. The starter most diners order first is the Texas Tonion at $10.29–$10.79, verified live on the official LongHorn website on October 10, 2026. LongHorn does not publish one national price list, so prices vary by location. Every price on this page is a researched 2026 range, checked November 8, 2026, against the official site and independent menu price sources. Below you will find the full appetizer table, the starters real diners love most, the best picks for sharing, for a solo visit, and for a tight budget, plus honest notes on the one item with no trustworthy 2026 price.

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LongHorn appetizers menu with prices (2026)

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This is the complete LongHorn appetizer list for 2026, as far as trustworthy sources allow. Four items rest on a single source and one item has no trustworthy 2026 price at all. We would rather show that gap honestly than fill it with a guessed number.

Ranges are USD, checked November 8, 2026. Prices vary by location. Your LongHorn may charge slightly more or less. Single source prices are shown as one number because only one credible 2026 source reported them. Treat those four prices as less certain than the ranged prices above, and confirm them in store if the exact dollar matters to you.

For the full menu beyond starters, including steaks, salads, sides, desserts, and drinks, start at the LongHorn menu hub → and then come back here when you have picked your starter.

What appetizers does LongHorn have?

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This is the exact question diners type into Google, and the short answer is the table above. LongHorn has eleven starters on its 2026 appetizer list if you count Surf & Surf, and ten with a published price. The list covers the full range of steakhouse starter styles. There is a big shareable onion, shrimp two ways, wings, chicken in three different forms, mushrooms, a queso, fried pickles, and two parmesan crusted starters. Nothing on the list is a salad or a soup. Those live on their own parts of the menu.

That is the whole appetizer menu. If a new starter appears, or an old one returns, this page will be updated and the checked date will change with it.

The starters real diners love most

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Prices tell you what a starter costs. Diners tell you what it is worth ordering. This section uses real praise from public Facebook posts and social listening collected for this site, not marketing copy. Three themes came through again and again.

Texas Tonion, the headline act

The Texas Tonion is LongHorn’s take on the blooming onion, and it is the starter the restaurant is known for. It is a whole onion, cut into petals, battered, fried, and served for the table to pull apart. At $10.29–$10.79, officially verified on October 10, 2026 at Dallas, Atlanta, and Orlando locations, it is also one of the most firmly priced items on this page. That matters, because a lot of menu sites still copy old prices from years ago. This one was checked live.

Order the Texas Tonion when you want a classic steakhouse start to the meal, when the table is happy to share, or when someone in your group has never been to LongHorn before. It is the safest first pick on the list, and the one most likely to please a mixed group. For the full breakdown, including how it compares with the famous blooming onion at other chains, see Texas Tonion price and nutrition →

Wild West Shrimp, the one diners crave

If the Texas Tonion is the headline act, Wild West Shrimp is the cult favorite. In public Facebook posts, diners wrote, in plain words, “I crave wild west shrimp.” That is a strong thing to say about a starter, and it came up more than once. Wild West Shrimp runs $10.29–$13.49, so it sits in the same price band as the Texas Tonion, but it feels like a different kind of starter. It is shrimp, not a fried onion, so it suits a table that wants something lighter before a heavy steak, or a diner who does not eat a lot of fried food but still wants a starter with real flavor. One order runs about 970 calories before dressing, so it is not a light dish even though it feels lighter than the onion.

Order Wild West Shrimp when you want shrimp before your steak, when you are splitting starters and want variety next to the Texas Tonion, or when you are eating alone and want a starter that still feels like a proper dish on its own.

The parmesan crust craze

The third theme is bigger than any single starter. Diners say, again and again, that anything parmesan crusted at LongHorn is good. That praise covers the Parmesan Crusted Chicken entree, the mashed potatoes, and the wings, and it carries straight into the appetizer menu. Two starters wear the parmesan crust here. Parmesan Crusted Spinach Dip is $11.99 (single source), and Parmesan Crusted Fries are $10.99 (single source). Both are worth trying if you already like that savory, cheesy, golden crust, and both are good sharing picks because they are easy to pass around the table.

Regulars also ask for the parmesan crust on other items, and servers are used to the request. If you love the crust, ask what it can go on.

White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms, the quiet favorite

White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms do not get the same headlines as the Texas Tonion, but diners call them “exceptional” and “my favorite” in public posts. At $9.99–$11.49, they are mid priced, and they suit a table that wants something a little more refined than fried pickles or wings. Mushrooms stuffed with white cheddar are rich, so one order goes further than it looks. They are a strong pick for two people who want a starter each, or for a table of four that wants a second starter alongside something bigger. One serving runs about 730 calories.

Best appetizers at LongHorn, by situation

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The best appetizer depends on who is at the table and what comes next. Use these picks as a starting point, then adjust for taste, hunger, and budget.

Best for sharing

Texas Tonion ($10.29–$10.79) is the top sharing pick. It is built to be pulled apart, and it feeds a table better than any other starter at a similar price. Parmesan Crusted Spinach Dip ($11.99, single source) is the second sharing pick, because a dip is naturally communal. If your table has four or more people, order those two and you have covered both the classic steakhouse starter and the cheesy sharing starter in one move.

Best for two people

For two diners, one starter is usually enough before two steaks. Pick Wild West Shrimp ($10.29–$13.49) if you want something lighter, or White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms ($9.99–$11.49) if you want something richer. Either one splits cleanly, and neither one will ruin your appetite for the main course the way two heavy starters might.

Best on a budget

Fried Pickles at $4.29 (single source) are the cheapest starter on the menu by a clear margin, and Spicy Chicken Bites at $7.99–$8.29 are the best value starter with a multi source range. If you want a starter without adding much to the bill, those two are the honest picks. Texas Brisket Queso at $8.49 (single source) is also in budget range, and it feels more substantial than its price suggests, because queso with brisket reads as a fuller dish than pickles or bites.

Best if you like heat

Firecracker Chicken Wraps ($9.29–$11.99) and Spicy Chicken Bites ($7.99–$8.29) are the spicy end of the menu. The wraps are the bigger, more shareable spicy pick. The bites are the smaller, cheaper, punchier pick. If your group is split on spice, order one spicy starter and one mild starter, such as the Texas Tonion or the stuffed mushrooms, so everyone has something to reach for.

Best before a steak

This sounds obvious, but it matters. A heavy starter before a 20 oz steak is a lot of food. If your main course is a big steak, pick a lighter starter: Wild West Shrimp, or a half order mindset with the Texas Tonion shared across the table. If your main course is chicken or salmon, you have more room, and the Parmesan Crusted Spinach Dip or the wings will not feel like too much. Think of the starter and the main course as one meal, not two separate decisions.

How to share appetizers without overordering

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The most common appetizer mistake at a steakhouse is ordering too much. LongHorn portions are generous, the honey wheat bread arrives free, and then a steak follows. Here is a simple rule that works.

For two people, order one starter. For three or four people, order two starters, and make one of them the Texas Tonion if the group likes fried food. For five or more people, order three starters at most, and mix types: one fried and shareable, one shrimp or mushroom starter, and one dip or queso. That mix gives the table variety without doubling up on the same flavor.

Tell your server you are sharing. Servers at LongHorn are used to it, and they can bring extra plates. If you are ordering for kids as well, a starter shared with a child often means you do not need a second starter at all.

LongHorn appetizer prices, cheapest to priciest

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Seeing the menu in price order makes the value picture clearer than seeing it in menu order. Here is the same list, sorted low to high, using the ranged prices where we have them and the single source prices where we do not.

Two things stand out. First, the gap between the cheapest and priciest starter is about $9.50, which is smaller than the gap between steak sizes on the main menu. Appetizers are not where the bill explodes. Second, the Texas Tonion, the most famous starter, is not the most expensive. It sits in the middle of the list. That is part of why it is such an easy recommendation. You get the signature starter without paying the top price.

If you are watching the total bill, a dinner for two at LongHorn often lands around $90 to $110 for a full meal with starters, based on diner receipts shared publicly. One starter, rather than two or three, is the simplest way to keep that total in range.

What to know before you order

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Prices vary by location, and appetizers are no exception

Wings show the widest appetizer spread on this page, from $9.99 to $13.79. That is a $3.80 gap for the same starter, and it is normal for LongHorn. Location, local costs, and state taxes all play a part. The Texas Tonion spread is much tighter, at $10.29–$10.79, because it was verified live at three locations on the same day. Use the range as your planning number, not the low end. If your location charges the high end, you will not be surprised.

Single source prices need a little extra care

Four starters on this page rest on one credible 2026 source each: Texas Brisket Queso ($8.49), Fried Pickles ($4.29), Parmesan Crusted Spinach Dip ($11.99), and Parmesan Crusted Fries ($10.99). We include them because the source is credible and recent, and because leaving them out would make this page incomplete. But a single source is weaker than two or three sources agreeing. If one of these prices is the reason you are choosing a starter, confirm it with your location before you visit, or be ready for a small difference on the bill.

Surf & Surf, the honest gap

Surf & Surf appears on LongHorn appetizer lists, but we could not find a trustworthy 2026 price for it from any source we trust. Older pages may show a number, but an old number is worse than no number, because it looks certain when it is not. So this page says, plainly: no trustworthy 2026 price, check in-store. If your server quotes a price, that in-store price is the real one. We will add a range here the day a credible 2026 source confirms one.

Seasoning, allergies, and ordering tweaks

A recurring diner complaint about LongHorn in general is over seasoning, with some diners calling dishes too salty. That complaint is mostly about steaks, but if you are sensitive to salt, ask your server what can be adjusted. For allergies, tell your server before you order, and ask about the fryer and the breading, because several starters are fried and may share cooking equipment. Wild West Shrimp is shellfish, so tell your server about a shellfish allergy before you order it. The stuffed mushrooms carry no verified gluten sensitive label, so do not treat them as a safe gluten free pick without asking your server first.

Drinks that pair well with starters

Appetizers pair naturally with drinks, and LongHorn has a full drinks menu to go with them. Margaritas, cocktails, beer, and wine all sit in the same casual steakhouse range, and soft drinks run much lower. If you are visiting during happy hour, check the happy hour page first, because starter and drink deals sometimes overlap there. For the full drinks list, see drinks menu →. If you want a side with your starter, see sides and soups →. A cold drink with a fried starter, or a margarita with shrimp, is the classic pairing, but water and a soft drink work just as well if you want to keep the bill down.

Takeout and delivery

You can order starters for takeout or delivery through DoorDash and Uber Eats, or pick them up yourself with To-Go pickup. Crispy starters like the Texas Tonion, the wraps, and the bites travel worst, so eat them fresh or pick them up rather than waiting on delivery. Dips and stuffed mushrooms hold up better on the trip home.

How we keep this page accurate

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Most menu sites copy each other’s numbers, including stale prices from years ago and pages that claim a 2026 update but have not really been updated in over a year. We do not do that. Every price range on this page follows the same method as the rest of this site.

Cross-checked across sources

The official longhornsteakhouse.com menu was checked live on October 10, 2026, with Dallas, Orlando, and Atlanta locations selected. That live check verified the Texas Tonion directly. The other ranged prices were triangulated across independent 2026 menu price trackers, including menulonghorn.com, allfoodmenuprices.org, and menudecoded.com where available. Prices were re-checked against our own dish-page research on November 8, 2026.

Shown as a range, not a single number

Because LongHorn sets prices per location, a single fixed price would mislead you. The range is the lowest to highest credible 2026 price we found. Where only one credible source existed, we show that one number and label it single source, so you can judge its strength for yourself.

Stamped with a checked date

This page was last checked November 8, 2026. If a price is older than the stamp on the page, assume it is outdated. When we recheck, the stamp changes, and any price that moved will move with it.

Purged of known stale traps

We discarded sources still showing 2020 era prices and pages whose last real update was over a year ago, even when the page title claimed to be current. We also left Surf & Surf without a price rather than copying an unverified number. That gap is a feature, not an oversight. It is how you know the numbers that are here were actually checked.

Confidence note

Confidence is highest for the Texas Tonion, because it was verified on the official site at three locations on the same day. Confidence is good for the multi source ranged starters: wings, Wild West Shrimp, stuffed mushrooms, firecracker wraps, and spicy chicken bites. Confidence is lower, but still reasonable, for the four single source starters. Confidence is zero for Surf & Surf pricing, and this page says so instead of pretending otherwise.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What appetizers does LongHorn have?

Texas Tonion, Seasoned Steakhouse Wings, Wild West Shrimp, White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms, Firecracker Chicken Wraps, Spicy Chicken Bites, Texas Brisket Queso, Fried Pickles, Parmesan Crusted Spinach Dip, and Parmesan Crusted Fries, plus Surf & Surf with no trustworthy 2026 price. The full table with prices is at the top of this page.

What is the best appetizer at LongHorn?

For most tables, the Texas Tonion ($10.29–$10.79). It is the signature starter, it is built for sharing, and its price was verified on the official site. For shrimp lovers, Wild West Shrimp ($10.29–$13.49) is the diner favorite, with Facebook diners saying they crave it. For parmesan fans, anything parmesan crusted is the diner rule, so try the Parmesan Crusted Spinach Dip ($11.99, single source) or the Parmesan Crusted Fries ($10.99, single source).

How much is the Texas Tonion at LongHorn?

$10.29–$10.79 in 2026. That range was verified live on the official site on October 10, 2026: Dallas and Atlanta $10.29, Orlando $10.79. Prices vary by location, so your LongHorn may charge a little more or less. For the full breakdown, including the blooming onion comparison, see Texas Tonion →

What is the cheapest appetizer at LongHorn?

Fried Pickles at $4.29, based on a single credible 2026 source. The cheapest starter with a multi source range is Spicy Chicken Bites at $7.99–$8.29. If the exact dollar matters, confirm the fried pickles price in store, because it rests on one source.

Does LongHorn have Wild West Shrimp?

Yes. Wild West Shrimp is on the 2026 appetizer menu at $10.29–$13.49. Diners praise it often, including Facebook posts saying “I crave wild west shrimp.” It is a strong pick before a steak, or as a lighter starter for one person.

Are LongHorn appetizers good for sharing?

Yes, especially the Texas Tonion, the Parmesan Crusted Spinach Dip, and the Texas Brisket Queso. Those three are made to be passed around. For two people, one starter is usually enough before steaks. For four people, two starters work well. Tell your server you are sharing so they can bring extra plates.

Does LongHorn have a happy hour appetizer deal?

Happy hour deals vary by location and by time, and they sometimes include starters or drinks. Check the happy hour page for current times and the Prime Time menu before you visit, and confirm the deal with your location, because not every LongHorn runs the same offer.

What should I order if I have never been to LongHorn?

Start with the Texas Tonion. It is the signature starter, it is priced in the middle of the appetizer list at $10.29–$10.79, and it gives a first time visitor the classic LongHorn experience. Then pick a steak from the dinner menu → and finish with something from the desserts section → if you still have room.

Related

More from the LongHorn Steakhouse menu: Texas Tonion → · Seasoned Steakhouse Wings → · Wild West Shrimp → · White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms → · Dinner menu → · Full menu and prices →

See the appetizers section on the homepage →

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