Dirk’s Signature Chicken & Bar

Review №1

Rating: 2

Way over priced. Chicken was pretty good. Sides were small and terrible. Not as described. Cajun creamed corn not creamy. Brussel sprouts just shaved, not roasted. Fries soggy. Beer substandard and very limited selection. Terrible atmosphere and really really loud.

Date: 4 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 1

Dirks has been a real favorite of ours since opening. Cameron and his team are generally great. However, we tried going yesterday (Sunday, Sept 29) at 1:30, and we were turned away. The hostess told us they were closed. Their sign says they close at 2pm, but this was 1:30. The restaurant was packed, probably because of the family weekend. Apparently, they didnt want more customers on this day. My assumption is that the staff didnt want to have to work a minute past 2pm. So, why have a sign that says open until 2pm, if youre not going to take care of customers up until 2pm?? This seems very unprofessional and we were so disappointed because it doesnt match up with their service history.

Date: 4 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Best chicken in town, hands down! Atmosphere is nothing to brag about but I m there to eat not to look around. Not a big fan of the Dirk Sauce, but the okra, fries, mash potatoes, or collards are all wins. I will continue to go here when I am craving some fried chicken. Dirks for the win!!!

Date: 5 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: 5 days ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Best chicken in Lubbock! Unlike many restaurants, Dirks has RO water and it made the tea that much better.

Date: 6 days ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

The acoustics are bad. Everyone talking loudly and all. Grits very good They were out of mashed potatoes! Same folks owned Neighbor f&b and West Table. Parking: Tons of parking

Date: a week ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Dirks has some of the best food in Lubbock. Only complaint has been a mixed bag on the service. Ive had below average and also amazing servers.

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Great place! Korean Chicken is superb.

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 3

I ve been here several times and lately only when it s very busy. The food is phenomenal when they aren t packed busy. 50/50 when they are. Atmosphere is great but very very loud. Aside from that, there are some things they need to fix. 1) Sometimes they say they don t take reservations, sometimes they do, sometimes only under special circumstances, it seems to just depend on who you talk to or who you are. For the love of God, get all your staff on the same page with reservations. I called in the early afternoon to try and get a reservation and was told they don t take reservations. I show up to stand in line for a table and I m asked if I m part of the 40-person reservation. Then half the restaurant fills up with those 40 people and there are no tables left. Not cool 2) My friend got served bloody chicken, didn t eat it and they refused to take it off the ticket. They had a small baby and couldn t wait another hour to have it remade (on account of the table of 40 people all ordering at the same time and slowing down the kitchen) the rest of us had no issues other than some slightly burnt Nashville chicken which we ate anyways because it is still great. 3) They automatically add 18% gratuity? We had a table of 7 .not 20 . Cmon 4) if they lowered the price of the cocktails they would sell more of them and people would be more inclined to order them. $14 for a small cocktail is ridiculous 5) they used to have appetizers but seem to no longer have any. They have oysters but when we tried to order them they said there was an issue with their delivery and they didn t feel comfortable serving the ones they had, which I understand. But appetizers and affordable cocktails keeps people in your restaurant longer and you sell more..

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 2

I got the combo with the chicken fried steak and the chicken tenders. The tenders were great but the chicken fried steak was super mid. I also got the mashed potatoes with gravy as a side and they were not good. Tasted kinda watery and I didn t even want to finish them (rarely would I say potatoes aren t worth finishing). The fried okra was good. My husband got the Korean fried chicken and it was good but you can get good Korean fried chicken that tastes better and is a lot less expensive at the Wolfforth farmers market! All in all it was a good place just pretty over priced ($16 plates for some good some not great food I wouldn t think is great). The service was great though and the people are really kind.

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Excellent food, great service I would highly recommend it.

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 3

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Atmosphere is a little loud but the food and the service carries everything. So good!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 4

Food was delicious but definitely choose the Nash heat The others were too plain. Great service and food. First time here, well be back!!! Food

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Best Korean chicken I ever had hands down

Date: 2 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 4

New to Lubbock and decided to experience Dirk s. You can feel the genuine customer service as you walk in Warm/Friendly/Hospitable. Our server Tara met us with a smile and we got served a twangy Arnold Palmer different yet refreshing. I ordered the Korean Chicken with Jasmine Rice and Creamed Potatoes with Jalapeños Bacon Flavor Gravy. Meal Presentation: Perfect Portion Size: 1/2 of a Chicken aka Must come with an Appetite Taste: Yummy BUT the seasoning/flavor was on the outside. I would recommend it being served with a Korean Sauce (standard) so the flavor stay all the way to the bone Restroom - Female: Very modern and chic and clean. The Sink were as cute as they were functional Parking Lot: As you enter the lot you can smell the chicken cooking and you can start imagining what you are going to eat as the aroma tickles your tastebuds. None the less the parking lot is tight (based on the size of your vehicle) and if you had to park along the perimeter your vehicle s tail would be in the bushes Overall great experience/great price ($50.00/ 2 Persons/ No Alcohol)great ambience/super friendly customer service Parking: Parking Lot: As you enter the lot you can smell the chicken cooking and you can start imagining what you are going to eat as the aroma tickles your tastebuds. None the less the parking lot is tight (based on vehicle size) and if you had to park along the perimeter your vehicle s tail would be in the bushes

Date: 2 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 3

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

The best chicken tenders Ive ever had (aside from the ones I can make) have been at Dirks. I take my family from out of town here often because of the service along with the delicious food. I highly recommend Dirks if you are new to the area or looking for some good ole fashioned west Texas cooking.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 4

Pretty small place and very loud. Maybe its just the acoustics of the room but even when only about 1/3 full it was very loud. We had chicken fingers and the Chicken Andoulle gumbo. Gumbo wasnt very good. Chicken fingers and fries were very good and was a large portion. Menu was kind of limited, not a lot of variety. Was more like bar food, which Im sure is what they were going for. Would give 5 stars on food if not for the gumbo. Overall we liked it. Would like a slightly larger menu though. We would go back again, but would definitely have everyone check the menu beforehand and make sure they could find something they liked.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 2

Date: 3 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Absolutely loved loved the Korean fried chicken! The sauce was not too sweet, not too salty, perfectly savory. We ordered to go since we were on a road trip, but the restrooms were very clean. The wait staff was super friendly and service was fast. If we ever pass through Lubbock again, DEFINITELY stopping here again

Date: 3 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 4

It s SO LOUD! It s hard to keep up a conversation, but food is great! Cocktails are excellent and well crafted and good beer options.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 4

Food was good, it was better on my first visit,

Date: 3 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Steak fingers are incredibly good. After our meal we could definitely understand why it was so busy.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 2

A little too much salt on the food, its super loud.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Upscale drinks were delicious, fried chicken menu is top tier. I had the KFC Korean fried chicken with brussel sprouts and it was amazing. Plenty of sauce on the chicken. The side was a good size portion. Wait staff were very friendly and quick. Great place to eat.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Jordan and Kennedy were our servers and took great care of our table. Very friendly and professional servers. I had not been to Dirks before but the bar drinks were freshly and expertly made. Food was good with something for everyone. Its a bit loud but we were also there at a very busy time. We will be back!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

This seems to be a trend with restaurants owned by Cam... The bone in fried chicken was some of the best Ive ever had (including old school Guss). The cheese grits were excellent and the collard greens were delicious. Service was tip top. Oh, and theyve got Brewery LBK beers on tap, so...

Date: 4 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Dirk s may very well be the best food in the 806. The service was phenomenal (Mason served us). The atmosphere was great with good music and lively people. But the food my God the food was 1 of 1. The chicken was brined and fried to PERFECTION. The greens were balanced and amazing. And those might just be the best mashed potatoes I ve ever had. Speaking as a BIG BOY from Southwest Georgia, Dirk s is real - homestyle southern soul food. Can t wait to have it again. It s easily a 9/10. The ONLY take away I have is PLEASE ADD MAC N CHEESE. Thank yall kindly

Date: 5 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

I m a first timer here, and fell in love instantly. Great service, great atmosphere but above all else PHENOMENAL food. Best food I ve had in my 7 years in Lubbock. The only thing I could possibly recommend, is that they add macaroni and cheese to the menu. Would recommend to anyone who asked.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

The only way this place can get better. Is if they add mac n cheese.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 2

kennedy needs to learn how to properly serve her tables. she was at the bar the whole time but never brought our drinks over and actively IGNORING us!!! didnt even ask how the food was. we love Dirks but shes no bueno.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 1

The absolute worst meal ever! The previous review is spot on. The music is so loud you can not carry on a table conversation. It is freezing cold. It took 47 minutes from placing order until food arrived, only after asking to speak to a manager. Was told the manager was on the phone. (Never spoke to us.) The entire salt shaker was used on our food. We didnt even eat it. $40.00 for two plates of chicken strips, not was not even close to Canes quality. Will never be back!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

The food is very, very good, but the last three times my wife and I ate there, the servers were very short and slightly rude. I hate learning, leaving negative reviews. But this last time, May have been our last time. And I hate that because I love the food, but the service we have received on the last 3 trips .just kind of ruined

Date: 5 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Best chicken tenders Ive ever had!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 1

Food looks good. Thats about it. Salty is the only way I can describe it. Got the Korean fried chicken. Soggy and over salted fries, the chicken was alright, once you got through the over salted exterior. Served with dry rice. For 16 bucks? Yeah nah. Was just passing through Lubbock, dont wanna come back after that. Server was great tho, she was attentive and refilled our waters constantly! Edit: Buddy of mine who lives in Lubbock suggested that we arrived on a bad day, and agreed that the food was not good. Maybe its usually good, but when we went, it was practically inedible

Date: 5 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Food and cocktails were amazing! I had the KFC w/ mashed potatoes, and I chose correctly! It was amazing! Apparently, its always busy too... so, that says alot too.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 3

Great interior and ambiance. Loved the picture frames and aesthetic. Korean fried chicken flavor was not living up to the description on the menu. The fried chicken tendies were phenomenal. Breading was light and crispy which I loved. Fries were also super crispy just how I like it! Espresso martini was delightful and a little strong.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

The ood was amazing..everything we had was exceptional! Service was ok. The only problem is the noise factor..verrry noisy.. food makes up for this!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 4

Really good spot. Family friendly and the food is sooo good. First time coming and I will be back!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

It was such a good place to eat! Server was awesome

Date: 6 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 4

We arrived around 4:30 pm and there were not very many customers. Immediately, we were greeted by our server, Jordan, so we got a shiner bock and a glass of water while we waited for our entrees. Our decision to choose the bone-in fried chicken with the gumbo and fried zucchini as the sides was a great choice. We also ordered the Nashville hot chicken and the kids chicken fried steak strips. Everything was fried amazingly. All of the meats were tender and fried to a good crisp with the right amount of seasoning. The mashed potatoes with jalapeño bacon gravy were delicious However, the music was too loud, and the establishment was cold inside. Every time the furnace kicked on, the unit was loud and noisy, so I felt like it was too much going on. Parking: You can either park in the street or in the designated parking lot.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Food was great and allie was real nice and courteous and kept up with us as we needed something. Good job allie and great place to eat yall come out and eat and hang out here. Thanks guys

Date: 7 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Food was great and service was even better. Enjoyed oysters and the Korean chicken and it was the best!! Arrive early to beat the crowds!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 3

My wife and I ate at Dirks for the first time after driving by the restaurant weekly for over 2 years. We enjoyed the food but we were surprised at the small number of items on the menu.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

A hole in the wall type of place but one of the best of its kind. Asia was amazing and the food was 10 stars

Date: 7 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

The best fried chicken I have had in a while!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Everything about Dirks is great. Keep up the good work

Date: 7 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 1

Trash attitudes! Twice denied orders to go with second time speaking to management. Every person was rude and refused to take the to go order. Even tried to split To go orders but the manager refused. Despite us telling them it was a veteran focused group and wanted to have a local eatery, they literally just hung up and the management would not provide any remedy I ve eaten there and the food was good but it s not that good to be treated like dirt at dorks or dorks rather.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Best variety of tasty chicken in town

Date: 8 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 1

Called ahead and was told there was no wait. They took our name down anyway. We showed up 10 minutes later to a completely full restaurant and a full waiting area. We were told we would receive the next open table. Waited 45 minutes and could see 3 open table. We checked with the hostess only to be told the manager said she s not allowed to seat anyone. Never even got to try the food. So disappointing.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Very cool atmosphere and the food is great!! A+

Date: 8 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Best chicken in town! Great bar and drinks as well. The rotisserie chicken is amazing and the okra is hands down the best I ve ever had.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

GREAT place to get a delicious meal with friendly wait staff.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

We had lunch with a customer here around noon on 12/20. We were warmly welcomed and immediately seated. The place is very creatively decorated with lots of cartoon art. The staff were kind and helpful. We all ordered the combination platter and chose different sides. I had the mashed potatoes with jalapeño bacon gravy and collard greens. The potatoes were smooth and buttery, and the gravy was outstanding. The collard greens were perfectly cooked and wonderfully seasoned. The chicken tenders and steak strips were both battered expertly with great flavor and cooked to perfection. Both were juicy and fork tender, and a knife was not necessary. I had the Korean and Nashville sauces to complement my meal. Both were delicious, but not necessary since the meat was so delightful without a sauce! Overall, we enjoyed a delicious meal and had a good time. Fair warning though: it was busy and quite loud during our lunch, so if you are hearing impaired and looking for a place to have a nice conversation over your meal, you might find yourself shouting at each other if you choose to eat here.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Wheelchair accessibility: It was easier 2 use and I loved it Recommended dishes

Date: 9 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 3

Date: 10 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Dirks is such a simple concept but really well-executed. My family of four had the Korean fried chicken, kids chicken nuggets, steak fingers, and chicken fingers, and it was all delicious. The sides are all great too, and dont miss out on the jalapeño bacon gravy and homemade ranch. Portions are huge; we all took home leftovers. Five stars!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 3

Nice bar, the menu is everything fried. If you d like fried chicken, this is a great place for you if you want something other than fried chicken Probably not so much. The artwork on the walls were pretty neat.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Portions are good but not huge. The food has their own signature taste and is well worth the extra few dollars over fast food. Not a burger place, but imagine Blue Sky with wait staff. Expect about $15 - $17 per person. A few meals are easily split for lighter appetites. Chicken strips are great and so are the steak fingers if they are tender. Best gravy in town. Im trying the grits and shrimp next time. Only open Wednesday-Sunday.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

I learned something about Dirk West. Please read the citation from the Texas State Senate if you have to wait for a table. He was quite a guy. The cheese grits were the best I have ever had. It is hard for me to describe exactly what was different about them. They had a nice little spicy kick which was a surprise. But I could not figure out what sort of cheese was used. There was a lot going on for just cheese grits. I had the combo platter and cant say that I have had better chicken tenders. I think Ill try the spicy chicken next time.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Super good food. Try the Nashville chicken. Service was great and the drinks are worth the $$

Date: 10 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

This place is the best GLUTEN FREE chicken in Lubbock!!! Everytime we go we have phenomenal service and food. Only thing is that they are super busy and it s very loud in the restaurant. But it s worth it to go!!!!!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Amazing food! Really should give the chicken fried steak strips a go via the combo. Honestly had low expectations of chewy or dry but it was tender, juicy, and delicious! Chicken beat Caine s for a dash of controversy Feel like decor could use some warmer earthy colors or topic clutter to add some intimacy. Bit hospitalish for a local joint.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

First time, came on recommendation of locals. I consider their prices low. I had the fried hot chicken. It was not too hot and tasted delicious.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 1

Food is pretty darn good and plenty of it. Service? Apparently it depends on who you are.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Great food!! Fully stocked bar!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

The second Lubbock-only restaurant of the fabulous West Table. Here for a business lunch. Come early because this place fills up quickly and stays busy. But theres a reason: the southern influenced menu is wonderful, and the casual atmosphere of perfect. Shrimp and grits were wonderful. Cheddar grits had an amazing flavor. Side of andouille gumbo was so good it should just be its own full-sized dish. Been here several times now, and always had an excellent experience. The art is amazing as well!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

This place served up to their name. Our bar tender host was very friendly and came with recommendations for the are brew beers that were on tap. Will say the beers were delicious! But most of all this place lived up to their name by serving a portion size meal! We suggest if you like spicy and little heat, try the Korean chicken with rice and jambalaya; or, lemon roasted chicken with the mashed potatoes and collard greens. Stop by and enjoy!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

The best chicken in town! I love eating here and I wish they had more seating. If you havent tried it yet, you should.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 4

The food is truly superior, service is great. The atmosphere is good but my only critique is that there isnt any noise dampening and as soon as it gets crowded you cant hear anyone at the table without shouting...which only makes the problem worse. But you will go back for the food. Dietary restrictions: Wife has celiac and has eaten here consistently with no problems- keep up the great work guys!

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

I saw this place on the Texas Bucket list on NBC Sunday morning. Shane always has some really great spotlights. Dirks was one of them. The chicken was great. I like Rudys in Dallas when I want fried chicken. When I saw Dirks, I knew that was a spot we were going to check out to our upcoming trip to Lubbock!! It didnt disappoint. Nashville hot and the Korean BBQ, OH SO GOOD!!!!! Servers we all friendly and guaranteed that I was going to love it, I did !!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 3

It just ok food. They do give you big portions, so you wont stay hungry. It was my first time here and I had the chicken fried steak fingers w mashed potatoes and french fries. Sides were good, but steak fingers were bland. Other dishes looked good, perhaps I just made a bad choice.

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 3

Took friends for lunch after telling them this was the best fried chicken in town. Sadly we hit on a bad day. While our food came out in 10 minutes my fried chicken was dry and overcooked. The sides were good.

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 2

Way to loud for my liking to go back otherwise would be a 5 star.

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 4

We really love that most of their items can be made gluten free. It is a little too salty for my taste but everyone s different. The restaurant is industrial and loud. It s not a place if you re looking for a quiet place. Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Best meal of my 4 days on the road.

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Place was busy but service was fast and food was very good. We will definitely be coming back. Spot on.

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Best chicken and steak fingers ever! The drink menu is legit too. Can t wait for a 2nd location!!

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 2

I heard so many great things about Dirks. I wanted to like the food here Extremely salty on the fries and the chicken fried steak strips were okay at best. Maybe it was just an off day for them. Food

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 3

Everyone enjoyed their food, but the menu was limited.

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 4

Great chicken fingers, shockingly spicy Nashville sauce, super crispy no matter what you get. I enjoy the Dirk original artwork that decorates this place, including many renditions of raider Red who was designed by Dirk. Downsides: the martini I got was good and generous, but more of a Vespa than a martini. The portions are insanely large. That doesnt seem like a negative, but plan to split what you get on many plates. Inside is loud, so dont expect romantic quiet or anything. This is more of a rowdy sports bar vibe By the time we left at 7:00 there was a long line out the door. Honestly the chicken here is unbelievable.

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Great manager and staff, food was excellent

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 3

It was a little loud in here for me but the food was good, not great or the best I have ever had but it was good. The service was phenomenal. But I have had better chicken and steak fingers at other places for sure.

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

So delicious! Southern comfort meets creole! I had the shrimp and grits with collard greens and I couldn t put my fork down. Our server Luke was polite, fast, and professional. It s like he knew what we needed before we did. The atmosphere was relaxing. Perfect for a college town. Will definitely go back next time I m in Lubbock!

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 2

I love the food here. Unfortunately the last time I went we ordered quickly because we had somewhere to be. People who came in after us got their food before us even though we ordered before them. When we complained we were compensated, slightly, but it didnt make up for the fact that we missed eating a meal together. Their service needs to improve greatly, cause clearly regulars are more important than new customers.

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Love this place

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 4

Very cool place. Houses tons of Dirk Wests drawings and has a very nice Red Raider vibe inside. Met up with family here, otherwise probably would not have known about this place. I ordered the Korean Fried Chicken with green beans and steamed rice. The chicken was tasty but too spicy for me. I was sad about the greenbeans, they had this potential to be amazing but had wayyy too much salt. My hubby had the shrimp and grits with fried okra. He could not eat his, it was too spicy for him. He did love the okra. It is very well executed with the crusty cornmeal exterior. I stole one off his plate and can verify, they were tasty! My BIL had the regular fried chicken and he said its the best hes had! His GF had the Nashville chicken and it was too hot for her to finish but she said it was good, despite that. All in all, if your tolerance for spicy foods is weak, dont try anything spicy here. Lol Im sticking to what I know next time... regular chicken and chicken tenders. Oh and last but certainly not least, our server was amazing. I think her name was Lindsey? Im not good with names but I do remember the great service!

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

The seating is somewhat limited but the food is definitely worth it!!

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Amazing!

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

We tried several options and everything was great! This is a new family favorite in Lubbock.

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Great food! I had the rotisserie chicken with okra! We will definitely be back!

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

The wife and I really enjoyed the food from Dirks. I had the Nashville hot chicken. It was hot-juicy and delicious. The fries had great seasoning. The wife had the rotisserie chicken. It was also seasoned well and very juicy. The prices were not bad considering the portions. We will definitely return for this delicious chicken spot!

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Rotisserie chicken was very moist, and flavorful, Brussels sprouts and cheddar grits were spot on. Service was perfect.

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 4

My husband loved loved his Nashville Hot chicken with mashed potatoes and their amazing jalapeños bacon gravy. I had the gluten free chicken strips. They were covered in WAYYY too much salt (& honestly im not normally a person sensitive to this) I saw a dusting of white on them when my plate was brought but honestly thought it was a seasoning or batter or something. But it was SALT. I brushed and brushed it off each strip. The actual taste was fine but I didnt care for it overall. The fries were yummy.

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

The food was great and the specialty drinks were good. Service was a little slow but I think they were overrun with Turnpike concert people they did not expect. However the staff were very nice and apologetic so we did not feel overlooked. We will be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 4

Chicken is really good and fresh, didn t like the rice that came with my dish. Tasted as if it was left out.

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Good food! Atmosphere is different from anywhere else in town. Shrimp were not jumbo. Grits were salty. Gumbo was scorched. But it is prom weekend and they were really busy.

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

So freaking good!!

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 4

There s plenty of parking. The night we went, it was packed and we had a wait. There s a bar where you can have a drink or even eat there. We took a table. Mary was our server and she was super nice and efficient. I ordered fried chicken dinner with fried okra and cheesy grits. The okra was delicious and they make their own Ranch dressing. The cheesy grits were good but not cheesy. I love cheesy grits and that bbq in Wolfforth has the best. My chicken had a great crispy tasty breading but it was overcooked - dry mealy texture. My friend had the KFC chicken with cheesy grits. He loved it but thought it was too spicy hot. I would have loved it I think. The portions were great. It s a bit noisy inside. I m going back. Everything I saw on other plates made me want more.

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Friendly

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Stop reading this review and go eat at Dirks! This place is incredible!

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Everyone said it was great chicken, well... They sure exceeded my expectations! Great food and talented bartenders! Be sure to try the bacon gravy! Its so amazing!

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Home run!!!! The fresh oysters were a fine surprise with my bloody Mary. For 15$ main come hungry as you get 2 dark and 2 white pieces of fried chicken in your desired sauce. We devoured the Korean and Nashville style. The heat was perfectly spiced with a kick also in the side: brussel sprouts and creamed corn. We will definitely come back!!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

The Nashville Hot Chicken was great and thought the gumbo was good too. My friends loved the tenders and the shrimp & grits. The brussel sprouts were not a hot with the others.

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

We dined In on a Sunday. Sat at the Bar. It does get busy on Sunday, but its still comfortable. You may have short line/wait.

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

I took a couple of clients for lunch. They had never eaten at this establishment before. They were impressed with the food and enjoyed the basic history I told them about the place and the relations of the folks that came before it. Its always a treat to eat here.

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Great food without unnecessary frills. Simple food executed very well. Oysters were fresh and tasty. Cocktails were delicious and well made. Even with a full restaurant we were sat quickly and food was out fast.

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 2

First time trying Dirks. Service was okay, but slow delivery of meals.. Korean chicken was too spicy for my daughters taste, but she liked the fries. The Chicken Fried Steak, which was actually steak fingers that would have to have been cooked longer to even be considered rivals for Dairy Queens steak fingers. The fried okra was slimy inside = not cooked long enough. No bread served with meals, drinks are canned, atmosphere is LOud. If wed known okra wasnt cut up we would have ordered something else. At $15.00 per plate we expected much better food; and bread with the meal and drinks that werent canned. We wont be recommending Dirks or going back.

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

The food is delicious! I highly recommend this place. Good pricing, good service and good food!

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

We were visiting from out of town and my cousin recommended this place to us and Im glad she did. The chicken strips were fabulous. The dirks signature sauce was so so good along with them. The side we got with some mashed potatoes and gravy and again the gravy was the next level. We had two of their specialty drinks and again they were great. Next time were in town I guarantee you we will be back and I would recommend you check it out.

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Great service & food! Definitely be back!! Art in the place is Awesome!

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

The food so yummy

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Really great place, short menu for food but long for drinks . What s great about this place you know what you are going to get before you get there . Oyster on the half shell is the best in the area .great prices . Bloody Mary s were top of our list .. Rachel and I having a pre Mardi Gras party .

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Ive been here twice and surely Ill eat at Dirks again in the future. Great great chicken. Its a really loud and busy restaurant and not a great place for a quiet conversation

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Food is phenomenal. Staff is very friendly and management is even moreso phenomenal. Highly recommend this restaurant. Everything on the menu is delicious. Can t wait to come back

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Life changing chicken

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 2

Food is good and not bad but definitely pricey at $15 a plate with smallish/average size portions. Very loud environment with very little to help with sound deadening which could be improved on. If your sensitive to loud sounds definitely go elsewhere even for someone with a sound sensitivity. If that could be improved along with becoming a better value. Then restaurant would be worth recommending.

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 4

Normally this place is packed so when we saw just a few cars in the lot we came right in. Food was good and portions were large. Cook was bit heavy handed with salt but you could work around it. Next time Ill try ordering the chicken unsalted.

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 4

Love this place- every dish is on point- and the beer is locally brewed. You can t go wrong. I will say- it s very loud in there when packed and hard to have a conversation with people at your table. Needs acoustic panels or something to deaden the acoustics. Kid-friendliness: Small kids menu available- but chicken tenders are easy to adults or kids

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Dirks serves the best gluten free chicken tenders and steak fingers Ive had in 6 years of eating a strictly gluten free diet. There were several sides including creamed corn, green beans, and brussel sprouts to choose from. I was not disappointed to miss out on French fries. Will definitely be back the next time Im close.

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Wow. I didnt realize how delicious a Rotisserie chicken could be. The sides were delicious as well. The Jalapeno mashed potatoes were creamy and warm. The shaved brussel sprouts were bright and crispy. My margarita was perfection. The service was great and food arrived fast. The manager, Cousin, politely introduced himself and was genuinely passionate about the restaurant. My husband also enjoyed his hot fries chicken and our daughter enjoyed her chicken strips as well. Wish we had a Dirks in San Antonio

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 4

Good fried chicken, not greasy and cooked very well.

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Me an my husband enjoyed this place hands down the best place and Allan the bartender omg he can make hella good drinks, he provided phenomenal above and beyond service i will go back

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 3

The food was good, but it was impossible to carry on a conversation. We literally had to yell to hear each other.

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 3

Very good food from lited menu. Good service but 0 ambiance.

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 4

Emma, our waitress was great! The food is GOOD!! I would have given five stars, but the chicken was way too salty and thats coming from a saltaholic!! The only other deterrent to 5 stars is the place needs acoustics in a bad way.... we are practically yelling at each other at the table to hear our conversation, lol.

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 3

I made a pick up order. No one acknowledged me. They just stared as I waited for someone to ask me what I needed. The food was mediocre. I ve had real maque choux and this was far from it, tasted like watery bland corn. The fried chicken was okay, needed more seasonings. The french fries were over seasoned. Personally, I wasn t impressed.

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 4

Cool place food was OK enough not a huge fan of the flavors.

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

All the chicken plates you can handle. It really was delicious. I think we all got something different.

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

We discovered this place a few years back and just cant stop going. Ive taken so many family members here for events such as high school graduation parties. Hitting up Dirks before TTU gameday is always a favorite!

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 1

Never ate here but I called today and asked to place a order and the lady rudely said we aint open yet and we dont do carryout on Sundays and hung up before I could even respond! After reading alot of other reviews Im pretty sure it was the owner or manager that answered the phone ! I will try and dine in and give them a second chance but as for now 1

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 4

Once again a review for some of my familys favorite food in Lubbock. The best steak fingers (Chicken Fried Steak on the menu) Ive ever had, and fantastic sides to boot. Always enjoy perusing Dirks artwork! 4 stars rather than 5 because of the noise, its next to impossible to visit in a normal voice.

Date: a year ago