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Houlihan's - Steakhouse in Denton, Texas

Houlihan's

4.2 (806 reviews)

3120 Town Center Tr, Denton, TX 76201

American restaurant
Bar
Cocktail bar
Live music bar
Restaurant

About Houlihan's - steak house in Denton, Texas

Customer Review Summary

Houlihan's offers a mixed dining experience. Many reviews highlight great service, especially from attentive staff and friendly bartenders. Food quality is inconsistent: while some dishes like steaks and the new smash burger received praise, others like mozzarella sticks and certain burgers were criticized for being cold or overcooked. Ambiance is generally enjoyed, with live music contributing positively. Prices are noted as reasonably priced in some cases, but others felt the food didn't justify the cost. The cleanliness and upkeep of the restaurant received positive remarks, alongside some criticism about dust and limited food options. Overall, some diners recommend specific dishes, but others advise caution regarding food quality and wait times.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed
  • Dogs allowed outside

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.2 out of 5
5
461
4
182
3
77
2
30
1
56
Based on 806 reviews

Jason Fries

Really enjoyable experience. Michelle, our waitress was fantastic and took really good care of us all night. The steaks were cooked absolutely as ordered which was fantastic, and there was a great selection of beers. Steak and sides were reasonably priced at $30 and everything was seasoned and cooked really well. There was a live band playing which added a nice ambiance. Highly recommend stopping in for meal

Christian G

1 year ago

The food was not great. We ordered the mozzarella sticks. It was one block of cheese fried and cut in four pieces. It was cold in the middle. The sauces that came with it were good. Our food took a long time to come out and unfortunately was not hot when it arrived. I ordered my burger well and it had plenty of pink. For the high price point the food was not impressive in my opinion.

Dylan Loftis

4 months ago

We loved our server and the new smash burger is awesome! This may be a hotel restaurant but it is definitely worth checking out if you are in the Denton area.

Es Brake

8 months ago

We sat at the bar until our entire party arrived. It was a Sunday evening so it wasn't very busy. This restaurant was in a hotel so I was expecting more options. Our server was helpful and courteous. The side options were limited, and the add ons as well. I ordered the salmon and also the firecracker shrimp from the appetizer menu since there were no add ons available. There were eight in our party, so we did order appetizers. Our food came out fairly quickly, considering the size of our party. The food was ok. The drinks were pretty good. My biggest issue was: the onion rings or fried onions that came on the burger were cold!

Christina Mao

1 year ago

I had an absolute blast at Houlihans. It’s connected to the beautiful embassy suites. My husband and I live so close and were able to get drinks and food even though they were closing within the hour. The bartenders stole the show- the girls were so friendly and nice and didn’t rush us or make us feel bad which some would for coming in late. They made great recommendations, adjusted one drink that I wanted sweeter, and made my husband and I feel right at home- we had lots of good conversation and laughs even in that small amount of time. We will most definitely be back! I recommend the fried stuffed mushrooms- they have cream cheese in it which was unlike any dish I’ve had so so good! Thank you all for the warm welcome it’s so appreciated!

Juan Chavira

1 year ago

Usually I am not a fan of food in restaurant hotels, but I was rather surprise by Houlihan's. First impression - the young man that sat us was very polite, attentive and quick. Our order came out fast and he was very courteous. The place itself is very well maintained and looked clean, which is always a good sign. I ordered the Chicken Asian Chop Chop Salad and my wife the Fish Tacos with a side of Tortilla Soup. The entire meal was delicious and we walked away satisfied. Great job, Houlihan's!

Jan Turner

1 year ago

If you're eating here, I would only recommend the lettuce cups. I ordered the asian fried chicken and it was severely over cooked. Dry as hell. My fiancee's burger had great flavor, but was also sadly overcooked. Cool vibe inside. But there was A LOT of dust. They need to do some house keeping. The server only stopped at our table 2 times, took at least 25 minutes for food when they weren't busy. Lousy experience overall. This place is like a pricier, worse BJs.

David B

3 weeks ago

Fish and chips average, limited wine menu, but service excellent. Situated in Embassy Suites (a very large one posturing as a convention location) so positioned to do well - but would be better with better wine list. Some of us NEED it.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–11 PM
Monday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–11 PM
Sunday 11 AM–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM

Price Range

$10–20