DINING
American
Burgers Fries & Cherry Pies
7301 University Ave. • Lubbock, TX 79423
806-745-4242
This Midland Texas favorite has a location close to Texas Tech in Lubbock. The name says it all -homemade burgers, prepared with just about any topping you could think of, fries, and grandma's fried cherry pies. "It's All Good". more... mapFive Guys Burgers and Fries
4410 19th Street, Suite 100 • Lubbock, TX 79407
806-368-3490
Five Guys offers diners 100% all beef burgers cooked to order, fresh-cut potatoes, and an unlimited variety of toppings. more... mapFive Guys Burgers and Fries
6076 Marsha Sharp Freeway • Lubbock, TX 79407
Five Guys offers diners 100% all beef burgers cooked to order, fresh-cut potatoes, and an unlimited variety of toppings. more... mapGardski's
2009 Broadway • Lubbock, TX 79401
located two blocks East from campus
806-744-2391
Serving Lubbock for over 30 years. Reasonably priced burgers, salads, steaks and drinks. Located in the oldest restaurant structure in Lubbock, it was built in the 1920s by the Humphries family. Damaged by a tornado in 1970, the building was remodeled by designer Charles Daboub, who also designed the Hard Rock Café and Planet Hollywood. On Gardski's grand opening night, a Dallas group chartered a Southwest Airlines jet and flew over one hundred patrons from the Metroplex to attend the event. Don't miss the unique photographs of Lubbock, Texas Tech University, and the rich history of West Texas that grace the walls of the restaurant. more... mapHome Cafe
3131 34th Street • Lubbock, TX 79410
806-687-1466
Home Cafe is a modern home-style cafe in the heart of Lubbock, Texas. Very popular with locals. With an enormous parking lot and spacious seating, there is enough room to kick your shoes off and relax. Home Cafe features all-day service of coffee and espresso drinks along with fresh pastries and muffins prepared by an in-house pastry chef. Lunch consists of daily home-style specials, lite fare items, soups, salads, and traditional cafe selections which are all prepared from scratch by an award winning chef. They strive for quality and creativity in the food and a unique atmosphere of vintage furnishings and modern decor. Open weekdays from 7:00 am til 3:00 pm and Sunday for brunch from 10:30 til 2:30. Internet access is available to those with a laptop. more... mapRiver Smith's
406 Avenue Q • Lubbock, TX 79415
806-765-8164
With two locations in Lubbock, River Smith's is a family friendly place to relax and enjoy award-winning catfish and chicken. Beer, wine and liquor served. Experienced catering for large groups. Second location at 8222 S. University. more... map
Brew Pubs
Triple J Chophouse & Brew Co.
1807 Buddy Holly Ave. • Lubbock, TX 79401
located in the Historic Depot District
806-771-6555
Not just Lubbock’s only brew pub, but also a steakhouse where a comfortable atmosphere and a friendly service staff awaits you. Large menu includes nachos, wings, salads, tilapia, salmon, prime-rib, ribeyes, chicken pot pie, sweet potato custard and more. Open for lunch and dinner. more... map
Contemporary
Harrigan's Restaurant
3827 50th St • Lubbock, TX 79413
806-771-8880
An elegance that offers a spot for comfortable conversation with good friends. The full menu is just right for a business lunch or romantic dinner. The grill and bar are very relaxed. The menu includes Tenderloin and Mushroom soup, Southwestern styled appetizers, a variety of Ceasar salads and burgers. Looking for a Sunday brunch after the Texas Tech game- try (Sunday Brunch 10:30 - 2:00) a tasty omelet or Santa Fe steak. Served with blueberry muffins or fresh baked bread. more... map
Creole & Cajun
Jazz - A Louisiana Kitchen
3703-C 19th Street • Lubbock, TX 79405
Small, popular restaurant near the medical center and Texas Tech campus, features Cajun seasonings: red beans and rice, crawfish, gumbo, blackend fish, other Louisiana favorites. more... map
International
Cafe J
2605 19th St. • Lubbock, TX 79410
located next to Texas Tech University
806-743-5400
The fine art of dining is what you will experience at Cafe J. Surrounded by beautiful original art, expertly created dishes include spinach lasagna, beef stroganoff, Santa Fe chicken, seafood crepes, inventive salads and homemade cheesecakes. Open for lunch Sunday, Tuesday - Friday 11-2:30 and dinner, Sunday, Tuesday - Saturday 5:30-10pm. Cocktail lounge and covered patio open late on weekends. Closed all day Monday. more... map
Italian
Stella's
4646 50th Street • Lubbock, TX 79414
50th and Utica
806-785-9299
A Taste of New York in every bite. A casual, upscale restaurant and lounge. They offer quick, delicious lunches, too. Italian favorites like pasta, veal, fresh fish and salads. Try their Wine Night Events- fine wines paired with a set multi -course menu. All served with California wines. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm. more... map
Locally Operated
La Diosa Cellars (circa 2004)
901 Seventeenth Street • Lubbock, TX 79401
806-744-3600
This elegant restaurant and winery is an experience in eclectic sophistication. The bistro-style menu includes wraps and panini. The beautiful decor makes it easy to believe that one of the owners is a former interior designer. more... mapOrlando's Classic Italian Restaurant
2402 Avenue Q • Lubbock, TX 79411
806-747-5998
Locally owned, Orlando's is consistently popular with the community and has opened a second location of South Indiana, just inside the Loop. They've been serving there great Italian family recipes since 1965. Open 7 days a week. more... mapTaco Village
1712 Third Street • Lubbock, TX 79415
806-762-4457
A no-nonsense family establishment, arguably the best Mexican food in town, well prepared meals served promptly and without pretense. more... map
Mexican & Southwestern
Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant
4401 82nd Street • Lubbock, TX 79424
806-794-1762
With a charming setting and relaxed family atmosphere, Abuelo's was voted "Best Mexican Restuarant" in Lubbock by A-J Readers. Delicious authentic food hand prepared with fresh ingredients daily. Abuelo's has several locations throughout Texas and the Southeast. They also cater events and parties. more... mapMamaRita's Border Cafe
6602 Slide Road • Lubbock, TX 79424
located one block from South Plains Mall
806-794-4778
Since 1989, MamaRita’s Border Café has served Lubbock with made from scratch authentic Mexican food. Their original old Mexico recipes were developed to insure quality menu items at affordable prices. The salsa bar offers guests a choice of six different salsas, ranging from Mild to Holy Jalapeno, all made fresh daily. For years, MamaRita’s signature tortilla chips and queso have been a Lubbock favorite. There are two cool patios to enjoy with your bucket of beer or frozen margaritas, and a game room for the kids. Open daily from 11:00am til 10:00pm. more... map
Pizza
Chuck E. Cheese's
5612 West Loop 289 • Lubbock, TX 79401
806-796-2700
Chuck E. Cheese's offers games, rides, prizes, food, and entertainment that children of all ages will love. The entire family will enjoy their freshly baked pizzas and garden fresh salad bar. Visit for everyday fun or they can host special occasions. This is truly "where a kid can be a kid." more... map
Sports Bars & Pubs
Cricket's Grill & Draft House
2412 Broadway • Lubbock, TX 79401
walking distance from Texas Tech University
806-744-4677
Cricket's is a restaurant and draft house offering great American-style cuisine and over 100 drafts on tap everyday from all over the world. With pool tables & shuffleboard, interactive arcade games, and live music several times a week, Cricket's has everything you need for a great time. So if you're looking for great food, great drinks, and great fun, then Cricket's is the place to be! more... map
Steaks & Chops
50 Yard Line Steakhouse
2549 South Loop 289 • Lubbock, TX 79423
at University Ave.
806-745-3991
The 50 Yard Line serves only premium cuts of choice aged beef, personally selected, cut, trimmed and broiled over charcoal. While beef reigns supreme, they offer a delectable range of entrée choices, like Australian Coldwater Rock Lobster Tails, Chilean Salmon and juicy bone-in Chops. If your preference is for a good burger or southern fried catfish, they can do that very well also. The menu is rounded out with imaginative appetizers, and the salads are fresh, crisp and topped with homemade dressings.The baked potatoes are loaded and the selection of deserts is impressively delicious. Open Monday - Saturday at 5:00pm. more... mapCagle Steaks
118 Inler Ave. • Lubbock, TX 79416
on the corner of West 4th St. & Farm Road 179
806-795-3879
Traditional Texas style steaks and Bar-B-Que. They also offer various appetizers, grilled salmon and fajitas. In addition to the main dining room, their property has five outside buildings, each with their own unique style. This allows Cagle's to serve groups from 30-400 people. You can also mail order their steaks and branded sauce. Open Monday thru Thurs 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday 5:00pm - 10:00pm. Closed on Sunday. more... mapDouble Nickel Steakhouse
5405 Slide Road • Lubbock, TX 79414
806-792-0055
A very popular local restaurant serving mouth-watering steaks, rack of lamb, fresh fish and southern roasted chicken. The Double Nickel is a perfect spot for a romantic dinner. Open Monday thru Saturday from 5-10pm. Closed on Sundays. more... mapLas Brisas Southwest Steakhouse
4701 112th Street • Lubbock, TX 79432
just off 114th Street
806-687-6050
A steak-lover's dream restaurant. Reserve Black Angus Beef prepared in an 1800-degree oven, sizzled in seasoned butter, almond-crusted tilapia paired with creamy snow pea risotto, stacked blue-corn enchiladas topped with white queso and fried eggs. They offer live music on the patio every Friday & Saturday evening, weather permitting. Open M - Th, 5pm-10pm. Friday and Saturday, 5pm -11pm. Closed on Sunday. more... map
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