Hayashi - (Near Lubbock, TX)

Dj Randol Stepped into West Texas Chophouse expecting classic Texas steakhouse vibes, and it delivered with a nice twist. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance: warm and welcoming the moment you walk in (think rich wood tones, soft lighting, and that subtle smell of mesquite in the air), yet it still feels a touch upscale and chic without ever crossing into stuffy territory. It’s the kind of place where you can wear boots or a blazer and fit right in. The food was genuinely tasty across the board. We went straight for the steaks and ordered the 16-ounce ribeye, cooked medium-rare. It came out textbook perfect—deep charred crust, bright pink center, juicy, and full of beefy flavor. Seasoning was spot-on, letting the quality of the meat shine. The burgers we tried (yes, we couldn’t resist) were surprisingly excellent too: thick, hand-formed patties, cooked with a nice sear and staying ridiculously juicy. Solid bun, fresh toppings—honestly one of the better steakhouse burgers I’ve had in a while. Service was friendly and attentive without hovering, and the pricing felt fair for the portion sizes and quality. Overall, West Texas Chophouse nails that “special night out” feel while still being relaxed enough for a weeknight splurge. If you’re craving a perfectly cooked ribeye and a comfortable, stylish room to enjoy it in, put this one on your list. Highly recommended—already planning my next visit.

Tweetybird C Great place to eat. Nice inside. Waitress she so sweet and very loveable girl and do her job well. The chicken fried Steak is big and delicious comes with green bean or corn and baked potatoes or fries and toast. Very friendly place

Tori Thornton First time here! I came here with my mom as a mother and daughter lunch date! We are starting to eat healthy and wanted to go to a place with fresh ingredients. Everything we got was fresh and flavorful. I ordered the Thai peanut bowl and my mom ordered the hot honey chicken bowl with added shrimp. I ordered a to go kale Caesar salad and turkey sandwich with a cold buster juice for my boyfriend and he loved his food! We loved our food as well. We also ordered the power green juice! This place is highly recommended. Pricing was pretty decent for the size they give you!

Julianne Davila We recently hosted a baby shower at Cafe at the Gardens (Aldridge Gardens) and it was an incredible experience from start to finish! I was hosting the event for a friend, and the entire team went above and beyond to make the day so special. Alisha, the manager, was absolutely amazing—so kind, professional, and helpful throughout the whole planning process. Her assistant manager (I feel terrible for forgetting his name!) was also fantastic. They helped by having the tables set, provided linens for all the tables, and made sure we had everything we needed for our group of about 50–60 guests. They helped me choose a great menu that worked perfectly for our group. The food was the perfect amount, everything tasted great, and they had the full staff available to serve drinks and assist wherever needed. Even clean-up was a breeze—they took care of all the trash, which was a huge relief! The setting was beautiful, the staff was wonderful, and the price was incredibly reasonable. We’re so grateful for such a posh and stress-free experience. Highly recommend for any special event!

Crystal T I am a versed traveler, Ramen lover and have been all over the country going to ramen places including San Diego, DC (to their voted best), Dallas, Houston and more and have to say that this place ALWAYS blows every other Ramen place out of the water. Its always so authentic, flavorful, the perfect amount of spice (I get a level 3-4) and never disappoints. Theres also something about their seasoned eggs that make me want to order 10 at a time! If you like ramen, youre going to absolutely love this place. How do we get this place to be nominated for James Beard or Michelin Star?! She deserves it! Update: we have now been over seas to Taiwan and South Korea and this place STILL has them beat! Can’t get much better I am telling yall!

Stacy Brookman Fabulous steak and friendly service. I wish I wouldve visited here before. Ive missed out. Thursday night special 6oz sirloin steak with side and the salad bar cant be beat. The steak was so tender and melt-in-your-mouth. Wish there was more than just iceberg as lettuce choices for the salad bar, but they had lots of other choices for toppings, pasta salad, veggies, and even desserts. The servers were so kind and friendly. Just the perfect place for great food at great prices.