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    Cook's Garage

    3.5 (136 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    COOK'S GARAGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Cool place inside and out
    Steve W.

    Very cool place with old memorabilia including old hot rod in restaurant . Great service great food fair prices!

    I've never had a good experience here. Food is gross. Service is horrible. Last violation from the health dept says there is evidence of animal contamination???

    Ryanne D.

    This place is a gem! Such a cool experience and atmosphere. Would love to come and see a live band or concert one time too. Food was excellent. Thought it would just be bar food, but boy were we wrong. And the prices are fairly cheap. Service was great! Had a party of 13 and our waitress did a good job. Restrooms were a bit warm because they are by the kitchen, but the decor was awesome. Shopping too!

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    Tish B.

    Super cool place! We just had drinks & an appetizer. We sat at the bar & had amazing service! Will return when we are in Lubbock again.

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    Zoe M.

    The atmosphere is a car lover's dream! Definitely a unique spot with a large variety of food on their menu. Although, I'd say the food is pretty average, nothing to go out of your way for. If they stepped up the food a bit then this place could truly thrive! Service was good, overall a decent place.

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    Cool garage to eat at. Friendly staff and quick service. Cool signs and memorabilia all over the restaurant

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    Brian J.

    I really enjoyed the Casey Donahew concert here on the 4th of July 2023! Great venue and super staff! Thank you for the excellent experience! We'll be back!

    Grilled Lemon chicken with rice. I chose vegetables & side salad as my 2 sides.
    Stephannie A.

    Food was great! Our service went well and what I loved the most is wait staff took our plates immediately when we finished eating. A lot of waitresses & waiters leave it on the tables. Live. Music trio was really good and we loved listening to Cela & the other 2 guys.

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    Great stop along west Texas highways. We give it 5 stars for ambience, novelty, Americana and the very warm, happy friendly staff including the "boss" lady who opened the gift shop to us just so that we could choose souvenir T-shirts in our size(s). Great photo ops and wonderful signs for car enthusiasts and even casual tourists like me. Willie played 3 weeks ago to a sell-out crowd; we'd love to come back for Dwight Yoakam or a Texas musician on the big stage. Great stop for road-trippers!

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    2 months ago

    I had the best time at Cooks! Kyrstyn is the best bartender around! Definitely will be going back to see her!

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    7 months ago

    Great ambiance and a must-see in Lubbock. Very fun, amazing entertainment and photo ops.

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    4 months ago

    I've never had a bad meal here. The service is excellent and all of the signs inside and out are pretty cool

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    Flat drinks, terrible salsa, disgusting bathrooms, and over an hour while the restaurant is nearly empty. Awful experience

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    2 years ago

    Food was great and the ambience. Great location. Huge space, definitely would consider for party or get togethers.

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    The food was good. The service was good. The atmosphere was the best part. I recommend this place for a nice evening out

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    Great food and great entertainment, service was really good, good place to get away and enjoy yourself and friends,

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    3 years ago

    Thought the food was a little overpriced for what you were served . I might try again if they have a concert there and I'm hungry .

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    We enjoyed our dinner. Fun night out in Lubbock. Well done. Food was decent, enjoyed the music but the best thing was the neon.

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    2 years ago

    Fun place with good food. My husband and I were regretting we didn't get the steak which the others in our party got and it was delicious.

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