Kobe

13492 N Highway 183, #380

Austin, Texas 78750-2254

(512) 288-7333

Kobe is a nice Japanese steak house that is semi-formal and has a relaxed environment. Prices range from $20 to $70 for dinner, but it’s worth it for the eclectic entertainment as the meal is prepared at your table. Kobe has sushi, Japanese beef, and a variety of soups and vegetables. If you’re into something different but classy, Kobe is the place for an entertaining and satisfying dinner.

Saltgrass

2300 N. IH 35

Round Rock, Texas 78681

(512) 238-0091

Saltgrass is a western steak house with plenty of southern meals that taste delicious. Prices start at $13, which makes this restaurant a wise, financial choice. This cowboy-themed restaurant features a variety of soups and salads, burgers and sandwiches, as well as seafood. It’s got a little bit of everything with great waiters and splendid desserts to choose from.

Maggiano’s Little Italy

10910 Domain Dr., Suite 100

Austin, Texas 78758

(512) 501-7870

Maggiano’s Little Italy is an amazing Italian restaurant. It’s very formal and a perfect choice for prom and all the expectations. Prices start at $20, not too much to spend on that beautiful lady. They have great pastas and Italian bread that you can smell once you walk in and an array of soups, salads and decadent Italian desserts.

Olive Garden

100 Sundance Parkway

Round Rock, Texas 78641

(512) 341-8433

With great Italian dishes and a famous salad and bread stick appetizer, you can’t go wrong with this formal to semi-formal dining place. The atmosphere is easy-going and warm and the food is delicious. Best of all, this is a place not too far from home; the closest Olive Garden is right in Round Rock.

Red Lobster

2702 Parker Road

Round Rock, Texas 78641

(512) 600-0145

This nice semi-formal seafood restaurant has an atmosphere that is cozy and the pictures on the walls and the lobsters at the front help you get into the mood for seafood. They have great food and their famous cheese biscuits are amazing, they come to your table for free and you get as many as you want.

Texas Roadhouse

13435 US Highway 183 North, Bldg. 7

Austin, Texas 78768

512) 336-7427

The perfect spot for Texans who just want to chill out before even getting ready for prom is Texas Roadhouse. It’s casual to semi-formal and is full of fun people and noisy chatter that you actually enjoy. The hosts and hostesses are friendly and nice and there are big barrels of peanuts you can eat out of and then throw the remnants back onto the floor. It’s a kick-back-and-relax kind of place full of steaks, burgers and BBQ.