ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE · BURLESON, TEXAS

Italian Tradition, Made for Burleson.

Handmade pasta, dry-aged Texas beef and signature steaks served tableside on an 800-degree stone in Old Town Burleson.

Handmade pasta, dry-aged Texas beef and signature steaks served tableside on an 800-degree stone in Old Town Burleson.

RECOGNITION

IRON CHEF AMERICA WINNER 2008

DEFEATED BOBBY FLAY

THE CULINARY ARCHITECT

THE CULINARY ARCHITECT

Executive Chef: Kent Rathbun

With more than five decades in professional kitchens, Kent Rathbun has helped shape the Texas dining landscape. His career spans Mr. B’s in New Orleans, The Mansion on Turtle Creek and some of Dallas’s most respected kitchens.

As founder of Abacus and Jasper’s, Rathbun earned national acclaim for bold, approachable cooking grounded in disciplined technique. His restaurants received Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four Diamond recognition, while he earned four James Beard nominations.

He has cooked for Queen Elizabeth, served as a featured chef for the Bush inaugural ball and defeated Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America. At On the Rocks, he brings that experience to an Italian-rooted menu created for Burleson.

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OUR TEAM

OUR TEAM

Meet the Team Behind On The Rocks

Meet the Team Behind On The Rocks

Meet the culinary and hospitality leaders bringing acclaimed Texas cooking and a 42-year family restaurant legacy to Burleson.

Executive Chef

Kent Rathbun

Four-time James Beard Award nominee and acclaimed Texas chef Kent Rathbun leads the culinary direction at On The Rocks, bringing decades of expertise in steaks, Italian cooking and elevated hospitality.

Executive Chef

Kent Rathbun

Four-time James Beard Award nominee and acclaimed Texas chef Kent Rathbun leads the culinary direction at On The Rocks, bringing decades of expertise in steaks, Italian cooking and elevated hospitality.

Owner

Jason Benouared

Second-generation restaurateur Jason Benouared brings his family’s 42-year restaurant legacy to On The Rocks and a new generation of dining in Burleson, Texas.

Owner

Jason Benouared

Second-generation restaurateur Jason Benouared brings his family’s 42-year restaurant legacy to On The Rocks and a new generation of dining in Burleson, Texas.

ITALIAN DINING IN BURLESON

ITALIAN DINING IN BURLESON

Handmade Pasta. Hot-Stone Steaks.

Handmade Pasta. Hot-Stone Steaks.

Italian tradition led by fresh pasta, with signature steaks served on an 800-degree stone.

“Handmade pasta. Italian tradition. Steak finished your way.”
“Handmade pasta. Italian tradition. Steak finished your way.”
“Handmade pasta. Italian tradition. Steak finished your way.”

— ON THE ROCKS, BURLESON

AS SEEN IN

FORT WORTH STAR TELEGRAM

FORT WORTH STAR TELEGRAM

CRAVE

CRAVE

BTX FEST

BTX FEST

BURLESON LOCAL LIFE

BURLESON LOCAL LIFE

EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE

EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE

Your Occasion.
Your Room.

Host celebrations, rehearsal dinners and business gatherings with customizable menus and dedicated service.

— CUSTOM MENU

— DEDICATED SERVICE

— AV EQUIPEMENT OPTIONS

EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE

Your Occasion.
Your Room.

Host celebrations, rehearsal dinners and business gatherings with customizable menus and dedicated service.

— CUSTOM MENU

— DEDICATED SERVICE

— AV EQUIPEMENT OPTIONS

GUEST REVIEWS

GUEST REVIEWS

What Burleson Is Saying About On The Rocks.

What Burleson Is Saying About On The Rocks.

Short words. Long evenings.

Real Google reviews from guests who have joined us at the table.

  • ★★★★★

    “Such a beautiful addition to Burleson! The food is exquisite!”

    Kelsey Anderson

    Google Review

    ★★★★★

    “Such a beautiful addition to Burleson! The food is exquisite!”

    Kelsey Anderson

    Google Review

  • ★★★★★

    “Scout, our server, was phenomenal! Food was beyond amazing!”

    Stephanie Rudd

    Google Review

    ★★★★★

    “Scout, our server, was phenomenal! Food was beyond amazing!”

    Stephanie Rudd

    Google Review

  • ★★★★★

    “The homemade pasta was incredible.”

    Robyn Reyna

    Google Review

    ★★★★★

    “The homemade pasta was incredible.”

    Robyn Reyna

    Google Review

  • ★★★★★

    “Everything we had was absolutely amazing.”

    Joshua Garcia

    Google Review

    ★★★★★

    “Everything we had was absolutely amazing.”

    Joshua Garcia

    Google Review

JOIN US

JOIN US

Your table awaits.

Reservations recommended. Walk-ins welcome when available.

Or call us: (682) 214-7782

JOIN US

Your table awaits.

Reservations recommended. Walk-ins welcome when available.

Or call us: (682) 214-7782

PASTA · STEAK · COCKTAILS

HOURS

OPEN DAILY

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

HAPPY HOUR

MONDAY – FRIDAY

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

VISIT US

135 W Ellison St Ste 101

BURLESON, TX 76028

GET DIRECTIONS

DINE@ONTHEROCKSBISTRO.COM

GOOD FOOD BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER.

© 2026 ON THE ROCKS ITALIAN BISTRO

PASTA · STEAK · COCKTAILS

HOURS

OPEN DAILY

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

HAPPY HOUR

MONDAY – FRIDAY

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

VISIT US

135 W Ellison St Ste 101

BURLESON, TX 76028

GET DIRECTIONS

DINE@ONTHEROCKSBISTRO.COM

GOOD FOOD BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER.

© 2026 ON THE ROCKS ITALIAN BISTRO