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Spanky’s

4.2 (214 reviews)
ModeratePizza, American
Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Ivan K.

(+) Their pizza is great when you eat it hot (+) Nice space inside with plenty of seating (+) There is an area in the back for larger parties (+) Servers were very accomodating for our large group (-) Pizza does not keep well and is not good when popped into the microwave next day (unfortunate) I've had Spanky's a few times from this location for my kiddos' school's spirit nights. Thank y'all for supporting the community! Enjoyed my first dine-in visit and I'm sure we'll be back again down the road.

Ashley O.

This was good and I enjoyed it though it was not quite as expected. I ordered the pepperoni pizza based off the pictures I saw online where it looked really good and really cheesy. When it arrived, I immediately could tell that the pizza was different from what I saw in the pictures. It definitely was cheesy and covered with pepperonis, but I feel like they definitely over baked it. The cheese as can be seen in the picture turned brown because they probably left it in the oven a little too long and had more of a crunchy texture as opposed to a soft cheesy texture like what I was expecting and what they advertised online. This of course affected the taste to where I feel like it wasn't as flavorful because it was over baked so that was disappointing. However, I will say that it was still good, especially when I reheated it later. My first impression was that it was just pretty decent but once I reheated it I did truly enjoy it so I overall liked this pizza. I just wish that it was not over baked when I got it so that definitely negatively impacted my experience. We also got some wings that were just okay as well. I think I would try here again and just maybe specify that I don't want the pizza to be overly baked because I do see the potential on it being really good though that wasn't quite my experience this time.

Pepperoni pizza
Justin M.

The Spanky's restaurant chain is decent. They have hip old school diner vibe set clash in with Texas decoration. I did enjoy my pizza and the service was decent.

Naomi C.

The food here was really good. The moment we walked in, I could tell it was going to be a cute spot. It gave comfort food vibes and wasn't too crowded. The pizza was good and the chicken wings were okay. We were greeted immediately and our server was really nice. We did have to wait almost 30 minutes for dessert to come out, but overall, cute spot. I would definitely go back.

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Seneca D.

We grew up eating Spanky's at Astroworld and the original location on Telephone Rd., so we decided to check out the location in Sharpstown for Father's Day. The restaurant is nice and spacious and it has a nice patio area. The service was average, our waitress checked on us frequently. The wings were good but they only come in one flavor, which is buffalo. We had the large Super Duper pizza, which had a lot of toppings but the pizza sauce wasn't seasoned so it made the pizza taste bland. The Watermelon Margarita was disappointing. It tasted like it was made with powder so it was tangy. I would go back try the Philly Cheesesteak.

Michelle C.

I have always driven by Spanky's and never quite felt a pull to come in to try their food but my cousin and her family told me this is their favorite place to try pizza so I decided to try. Walking in, I was surprised by how large it was. We decided to sit outside since the weather was so nice and it was kinda chilly inside. We got fried pickles for an appetizer and were pleasantly surprised by how big the portions were. The pickles themselves were cut very finely and fried perfectly where it was light and airy. We got 2 thin, medium pizzas - spinach and garlic & the special which is like a supreme pizza (Italian sausage, pepperoni, beef, green pepper, mushroom, & onion). The medium is 13 inches and is the perfect size for sharing. The pizzas were fantastic and not overly salty, perfectly crispy with just the right amount of toppings. I liked how it came out in raised platters that allow the oil to drain into so the pizzas don't get soggy with time, that was really thought out. Service was great and attentive. All in all, a great spot!

April G.

I've always seen this restaurant from the highway and decided to stop to try it. Parking can be tight and the parking lot out front is small but there are spaces on the side and behind the restaurant. This place is very spacious inside and we were seated right away. While our waiter was slow, she was very friendly and accommodating. The menu options were great and we opted for the Philly cheesesteak, spaghetti, pizza, fried mushrooms, and fried cheesy tater tots. The food came out hot and quick and was tasty. Will definitely return again.

Pepperoni deep diah
Monica W.

Yummy yummy Had deep dish pepperoni pizza and the keger tots with chili cheese and jalapeños Also had the frozen strawberry margarita Yum yum!

LG Meat Lover's
Eddy M.

1st time here & definitely coming back. Pizza was good, service was fast, & waitress was nice and the manager walk around to the tables making sure customers were satisfied with food & services. Ambiance was nice with sports channels on. I had the meat lovers pizza.

BBQ chicken pizza
Quonesha J.

Ordered the individual BBQ chicken pizza. Individual only comes in thin crust, which I perfer. This was my first time here so I give it a 8/10. There is plenty of items to choose from off the menu so everyone will be happy. I also ordered a frozen margarita, which I wish I would have gotten on the rocks instead.

Fried Pickles
Yo Y.

Sam's service was the best for my first time here! The food was amazing, hot and fresh! The ambiance was amazing; sat in the patio watched the sun go down and enjoyed the music

Chili Cheese Fries
Hoonie K.

My daughter and I had lunch here yesterday. The ambience is nice, wide open and a quasi-sports bar type of feel. Very clean. The service was good. The shared a large pizza and an appetizer. Chili Cheese Fries - 3/5: Just okay. The amount of chili was pretty disappointing and the cheese is a Mexican queso versus a melted cheddar. I think queso is good in small portions but hard to eat a lot of when it covers the whole dish. Pizza (meat lover's) - 4.5/5: My daughter and I both loved the pizza. They let you choose the type of crust and we chose New York. We both agreed the only thing keeping it from being a 5/5 was that it needed a bit more pizza sauce (the amount of cheese and toppings was spot on). Overall, enjoyed our lunch and would look forward to going back and trying some of their other pizza selections.

Sangria margarita
Jeffndonna M.

Came here on a date night and happen to be march madness with UH! Drinks and atmosphere is amazing! Pizza isn't bad either

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Good food, drinks lots of options and great prices the bartender was lovely and very kind

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Love their pizza it is close to our house but order always take longer time but it's worth it to wait .

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Service was slow, chicken bbq pizza was great but the Alfredo pasta with chicken was beyond plain.

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2 years ago

Best pizzas, loaded with ingredients. We had the deep dish crust is crispy and delicious

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Tried this place a couple of times. The pizza is pretty good. Prices are a little high but they are good.

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Pizza is good and tasty. The restaurant is clean and the staff is nice. They are expensive but always on point.

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3 years ago

Probably one of the best pizza places in Houston! I've tried many, the crust is always crispy and the cheese is always on point!

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Best pizza place in Houston! I've showed all my friends this place and they can agree lol

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The food is delicious. We go there twice a month. The service is very good too. My whole family loves it.

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