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Texas lawmakers and lobbyists are back are back at the Capitol for the once-every-two-years legislative session. That means local steakhouses are gearing up for big spending by people looking to build political relationships over large slabs of Texas beef.

KUT’s Nathan Bernier speaks with Austin-American Statesman restaurant critic Matthew Odam about some of the best steakhouses downtown and where to find the best deals.

Check out Odam's map of steakhouses here: http://www.austin360.com/news/entertainment/dining/heres-the-beef-steakhouses-in-downtown-austin/njxQC/