You Approaching Me
Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
If You Know, You Know
You Think You Know Steak
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere
100

This approach refers to the follow up on either an appetizer or entree to ensure the quality is ultimately satisfying. 

What is the 2-Minute Call Back?

100

KD wasn't sharking my table; he simply acknowledged that my table had been sat and wasn't going to let them wait for 45 SECONDS!!!! He executed this system like a leader should!

What is a Quick Greet?

100

This is where the very first Saltgrass was opened back in March of 1991, precisely 35 years ago this month.

What is Katy, Texas, known as Salt One. 

100

This flavorful cut of steak is plenty tender, with an even distribution of marbling, extremely juicy, grilled to perfection, and we even honor a cowboy by associating his name with it. 

What is the Pat's Ribeye?

100

You can only have two of these on a single visit, the Texas Tea is our version of a Long Island Iced Tea with an addition of this liquor not commonly used.

What is Tequila?

200

An approach that comes prior to the entree delivery, that should take no longer than 3 minutes to complete after being rung in.

What is the Soup and Salad Delivery?

200

If three or more plates are on a tray I'm about to run, I'd be calling for this.

What is a Team Drop?

200

Recently taking on the position of Ambassador for Italy, this gentleman owner had been the President and CEO of Landrys Inc. for 37 years.

Who is Tilman Fertitta?

200

An imposter that DOES NOT get a complimentary caeser, soup or salad at lunch and if a salad is added, it'd better be a Wedge!

What is the Chopped Sirloin?

200

A mixture of juices, vodka, and rum topped with the fizz of ginger ale is missing this ingredient that legitimizes its name. Otherwise, it'd just be trashcan punch.

What is Calabria Moscato?

300

This means that immediately after ringing in the entrees for my guests, they won't have to wait on me if they need to skedaddle quick.

What is Being Check Ready?

300

Derived from French culinary, this tool practices keeping "everything in its place". It really should be used more often than it is...

What is a Mise En Place?

300

Starting in Cat Spring, Texas, around mid-February, the Saltgrass Trail Ride begins and concludes seven days later in this major Texas city.

What is Houston?

300

This lean and flavorful steak comes from the primal cut, specifically located in the upper portion of the cow's hindquarter. It surely isn't a "bottom" steak though.

What is the Top Sirloin?

300

Understanding that we don't EVER just run our own drinks if more are ready, this is what running cold drinks is referred to.

What is the #2 Priority?

400
The system you become a part of as soon as soups and salads are dropped off. I'm a re-stocking, food and drink running, quick greeting, phone answering son of a gun!

What is the Pivot Point System?

400

The questions that should be asked when wanting to be checked out, because we ALL need to get home.

What is Will You, While I?

400

Out of all 96 Saltgrass location, this is how many reside in the great state of Texas! If only there was a 'route' that took me to them all...

What is 66?

400

Both the T-Bone and Porterhouse gift a Strip and Filet. The T-Bone leaves you wanting MORE, since the Porterhouse filet is averaged about this many ounces.

What is FOUR ounces?

400

This glass never gets a straw -- the guest is going to have to make me go back because I'll never ask prior.

What is an Este Glass?

500

This refers to the amount of time that it takes to perform the first four approaches of the Saltgrass Service Standards, the most time you will spend with your tables.

What is the First 15 Minutes?
500

This is the concept that begins once our beautiful uniform is put on, that an individual knowing we have a standard look understands that it is recognized and I should act professionally and proper. 

What is the Moment of Truth?

500

The Saltgrass location that has the extreme potential to be the best in DFW, known for the best service and quality, that keeps building clientele and always commits to doing the job right!

What is Saltgrass Lewisville?

500

"I don't want any blood on my plate or else" is commonly said but it's a misconception of those that don't know that the liquid that may be present is a mixture of water and this protein that turns red when exposed to oxygen.

What is Myoglobin?

500

Famous actors Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley created this libation that Saltgrass features in their Trailblazer cocktail -- how spicy?

What is Brothers Bond Bourbon?