If Texas is on your itinerary, there are some must-go places to stop by and enjoy some local dishes. When you visit Lubbock, the city of rock and roll legend Buddy Holly, you can make one, two or even more stops to appreciate the city’s steakhouses and Japanese food. Why not, right? West Texas already is already famous for being the home of the friendliest people and enviable hospitality. The area is also known as a destination for wine, fried chicken and barbecue. Speaking about food, this brings us to our list of the top steakhouses in Lubbock, Texas, where you’ll find the top places to enjoy a steak and one or two with sushi and sashimi, too. So keep reading to start your gastronomic tour in Lubbock!
1. Texas Roadhouse
Here is a place that is always busy and crowded, maybe because of its famous hand-cut steaks or fall-off-the-bone ribs. If you are looking for a true steakhouse in Lubbock, Texas Roadhouse should be included on your list of restaurants to visit with your friends and family. Seize the occasion to try some of the over 11 million pounds (4,989,516 kg) of peanuts consumed each year and don’t forget their legendary Margaritas or an ice-cold beer to go with your meal.
Texas Roadhouse
Address: 4810 S Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79414
Website: Texas Roadhouse
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 3pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm; Sun: 11am - 10pm
2. Bryan's Steaks
Sometimes, the simplest places can hold the best surprises. Bryan’s Steaks is a spot in Lubbock for people who prefer a quieter moment during lunch or dinner, without all the common fuss at other restaurants. It’s almost like being in a cafeteria, but with steaks and burgers on the menu. However, the main attraction here is their affordable price and free soft-serve cones. Not to mention their salad bar and friendly service.
Bryan's Steaks
Address: 1212 50th St, Lubbock, TX 79412
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm
3. Las Brisas
From the no-fuss stops to somewhere with a fine-dining vibe, Las Brisas is known for using only the finest ingredients. Its premium Angus beef is natural, which means it’s free of hormones and antibiotics. Even the sources of its fish dishes are tracked at all stages of production. Served together with the food, you can order one of the award-winning wines from a selection of 650 options or enjoy a scotch, craft beer or whiskey.
Las Brisas
Address: 4701 112th St, Lubbock, TX 79424
Website: Las Brisas
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 4pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 4pm - 11pm; Sun: 11am - 9pm
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4. Double Nickel
Another option for those in the mood for a steak in Lubbock, the Double Nickel also features an award-winning steak menu, served with potatoes, creamed corn, tomatoes and green onions. Everything is served on red tablecloths with background music and dimly lit chandeliers, making the room look like an Old-West saloon. Their dishes include their farm-raised fresh salmon and Australian lobster, an extensive wine collection and a selection of handmade drinks.
Double Nickel
Address: 5405 Slide Rd, Lubbock, TX 79414
Website: Double Nickel
Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 5pm - 9pm; Thu - Sat: 5pm - 9pm (closed on Sunday)
5. Cattle Baron
Editor’s note: Establishment is permanently closed.
Established in Lubbock over 40 years ago, the Cattle Baron is a restaurant chain founded in New Mexico. With a casual sports bar vibe, this is a place to go with your family and hang out with your friends and colleagues after a day of work, during the weekend or every time you feel like switching between steak and seafood.
Cattle Baron
Address: 8201 Quaker Ave #170, Lubbock, TX 79424
Website: Cattle Baron
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm; Sun: 11am - 9pm
6. Triple J's Chop House & Brew Pub
Steakhouses can be more than steakhouses, right? At least, that’s what you get at Lubbock’s only brewpub. Triple J’s Chop House & Brew Pub is more than a West Texas steakhouse, with a comfortable atmosphere and hand-cut steaks, it’s also a bar where you can relax with a craft beer and a quick lunch menu consisting of pizzas, hamburgers, seafood, and homemade dinner rolls.
Triple J's Chop House & Brew Pub
Address: 1807 Buddy Holly Ave, Lubbock, TX 79401
Website: Triple J’s Chop House & Brew Pub
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 12am (closed on Sunday)
7. Susaki Sushi Steakhouse
Editor’s note: Establishment is permanently closed.
If you are looking for a steakhouse in Lubbock with outstanding sushi, Susaki is the answer and it has not only sushi, but sashimi and many other Japanese dishes. The restaurant is known in the city for its modern reinvention of classic plates that are of a high quality with fresh ingredients. To try some of these flavors, you can stop by or enjoy their takeout service.
Susaki Sushi Steakhouse
Address: 6301 82nd St #601, Lubbock, TX 79424
Website: Susaki Sushi Steakhouse
Opening hours: Mon & Wed - Thu: 11am - 3pm & 5pm - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10:30pm; Sun: 11:30am - 9:30pm
8. Ohana Japanese Steakhouse
Another pit stop in West Texas for authentic Japanese cuisine and the finest dishes around is Ohana. Besides the food, you will feel entertained during dinner by the flaming hibachi presentation, performed by the chefs. They prepare the food with fresh ingredients right before your eyes in an almost theatrical way. It can be really entertaining if you are looking for a gastronomic experience.
Ohana Japanese Steakhouse
Address: 5217 82nd St, Lubbock, TX 79424
Website: Ohana Japanese Steakhouse
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 10pm; Sun: 11:30am - 9:30pm
9. Cagle Steaks & BBQ
Do you like the things done “the old way”? If so, Cagle Steaks & BBQ is one of those places that uses a wood-fired grill to prepare their rib-eyes, filets, wild salmon, catfish and all their steaks and grilled entrees. In case you don’t know, Cagle is a family business that opened in 1996 and is fueled by the family’s ranching and agricultural background. All their guests are welcomed like one of their own.
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Cagle Steaks & BBQ
Address: 8732 4th St, Lubbock, TX 79416
Website: Cagle Steaks & BBQ
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 5:30pm - 9:15pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 9:45pm (closed on Sun and Mon)
10. Logan's Roadhouse
There is a famous slogan around Logan’s Roadhouse: “At our house, every season is steak season”. If this makes sense to you, take the opportunity to dive into American tradition in a laid back environment with a lively atmosphere. Here, you can enjoy an ice-cold beer, throw some peanut shells on the floor and enjoy their wood-grilled steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs and juicy burgers.
Logan's Roadhouse
Address: 6251 Slide Rd, Lubbock, TX 79414
Website: Logan’s Roadhouse
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm
Taste the best West Texan steaks and seafood around
If you are heading to Texas, making a stop at a steakhouse is a must-do on your list, whether you are just passing through or making a gastronomic tour of the region. Why? Well, the area is famous for its barbecue culture and high-quality meat. Adding some seafood dishes into the mix only gives the experience more flavor. Some restaurants go beyond the food and offer different drinks, cold beer, selected wines, and many other beverages. There is also the environment, from restaurants with a fine-dining atmosphere and sports bars to even those with an Old-West touch. So, if you like hand-cut steaks, sushi and sashimi or just want to try some local food during your trip, it’s worth trying the spots on this list of the best steakhouses in Lubbock, Texas. Make yourself at home and have a nice barbecue experience!