While most of our restaurant reviews concentrate on locally-owned establishments, we occasionally check out the national chains. We found a good one in Warwick.

Joyce likes her steaks extra rare, and that’s hard to come by at many restaurants, but  LongHorn Steakhouse in the Warwick Mall complex accommodated her perfectly.

I’m not a steak person, but noted online that LongHorn offered a grilled lamb chop dinner, plus a number of seafood and chicken entrees.

We were impressed with the warm, homey atmosphere of the restaurant and equally impressed with our waiter, who actually seemed to be enjoying his job.

We chose the shrimp appetizer from an extensive list and were pleased with its careful preparation, served piping hot with peppers and a delicious sauce ($12.79).

Joyce chose the 6 oz. Flo’s Filet  ($24.49). The waiter underlined the extra rare note for the chef, and it came extra rare, juicy and tasty.

Her Caesar salad had thin slices of parmesan and a smooth dressing.

My six grilled lamb chops were smothered in a delicious sauce, tender and delicious. Two of them went home for the next day, along with the generous portion of perfectly cooked asparagus.

We both enjoyed the asparagus, thin, crunchy and cooked to perfection.

I’ve been to both overpriced and bargain steakhouses and have never been a fan of either. LongHorn strikes a perfect balance.

They are open seven days a week until 10:00 p.m.

Their number is 737-6943 and they can be found online at longhornsteakhouse.com.