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Spanky's

3.9 (537 reviews)
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Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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SPANKY'S ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Pepperoni, Sausage, and bell peppers
Traci D.

Stopped in for lunch and grabbed the $10 lunch special. The pizza was fresh, made to order, and delicious.

Strawberry frozen margarita
Jazz B.

This place is a total trip down memory lane! The food tastes exactly like old-school Pizza Hut I'd bet money they have the original recipes. The only thing missing was the buffet and salad bar. It's an incredibly family-friendly spot with top-notch service; despite a busy Saturday night, our waitress didn't miss a beat. While it might not be the "best" pizza in the world, it is a must visit if you're craving that nostalgic Pizza Hut flavor. We had drinks, fried pickles, and a large meat lovers pizza for under $50. I'll definitely be back to try the wings next time they looked amazing, and the waiter said it's one of the top sellers. I will say the place is a bit old feeling, but it was clean and well ran, props the the staff and great food.

Fried Pickles and Margarita
Jessica S.

My bf and I went here when visiting from out of town and the place was packed when we arrived. Originally, we were quoted about a 40 minute wait, but luckily a table opened up and we were seated within ten minutes. Our waitress greeted us promptly and answered any questions that we had about the menu items. While the restaurant was very busy, it was surprisingly not that loud, which I appreciated and my bf and I were able to hold a conversation without having to yell at one another. This is definitely a family-friendly restaurant but they do have a bar area too which is nice if you wanted a possible older atmosphere. I had two margaritas which were both good and the fried pickles were very good for an appetizer. To me the pizza hit the spot. When we order meat lover's pizza, I like it with a lot of meat and this definitely had that. Our waitress checked on us often, even though the restaurant was busy and I definitely appreciated the good service. I enjoyed our meal and service here and would definitely go back if I was in town.

April 2023 Menu
Smith Family O.

Always great atmosphere, great food and service. I would come here every day if possible just to have pizza and appetizers. Very casual and friendly patrons come here. Some even make you feel like they have known you forever. I would recommend this place. Great vibes and friendly service.

Lasagna yummy
Mary D.

Tuesday specials are a must for me I was undecided So., I decided to get both ended up finishing all the spaghetti and one meatball the meatballs are very big. The sauce is so good. The lasagna was right on point love love love had the rest for lunch next. I called in the order. The service was great ready as soon as I walked in called in order! the ambience was kicking everybody look happy eating.

Lunch special pizza with pepperoni, sausage, bacon
Alan S.

A few days ago, I drove by Spanky's on my way to a litter clean-up, and it stuck in my mind. So when someone suggested meeting for lunch on the East End, I figured it was the perfect chance to give it a try. I went for their $9 lunch special and chose a pizza topped with pepperoni, sausage, and bacon. The portion was a great size--not too big but definitely satisfying. It reminded me a bit of the frozen pizzas I used to eat as a kid in terms of size, but the quality and taste were on another level. The toppings were flavorful, and the crust had just the right crunch. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure my water glass stayed full, which I really appreciated. If you're in the East End looking for a casual lunch spot with a great deal and friendly service, Spanky's is worth a visit!

Cherese H.

Let me start by saying this is my favorite Pizza place in Houston and it's not even close! Pizza always comes out delivious and piping hot. Not too many places do a deep dish pizza well and Spanky's hits the nail on the head. Things can get a little tricky with the service in particular the seating hostesses. There has been more than once I have waited while being completely forgotten in the queue for seating. I have had good experiences with the servers once seated. Also they could turn the temp up just a lil' bit its usually an ice box in there so bring a sweater along.

The Italian pizza
Binaca S.

I got the gluten free Italian pizza and it was the best I've had in a while! I'm so excited to come again. The food came fast even though they were busy

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One of the top 5 best pizza places in Houston. Margaritas are also pretty strong and fairly priced!

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This has got to be the best pizza in the world ! Pan pepperoni is amazing! Everyone def needs to try this pizza!

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Great atmosphere. Definitely a local place. Super nice staff, lasagna was great. I'll be back!

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The kids and I are sick with bad colds so pizza it is.. ordered online and pizza is ready by the time you get there..

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Best thin crust pizza ever!!!!! Their appetizers as well are amazing. You can't ever go wrong with their wings and cheese sticks.

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This is my husbands favorite place to go after Houston football games and when we are in the area- club sandwich every time!

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My new favorite pizza place! My favorite is the meat lovers deep dish. Highly recommend. Prices are reasonable and there is ample parking

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We finally made our way back here and had a more enjoyable experience. After reviewing my feedback…read morefrom last time, I still think the crust could use a bit more salt in the dough--but that's just my preference! We tried the "truffle my fun-guy" this time and it had a lot more flavor than our last pizza here. The crust was a better texture than I remember. Also, I think this place is pretty good value for pizza size / price. Especially compared to other places in the area that I enjoy. I liked the topping flavor this time, but I'd probably try something else next time. Their topping combinations are very unique, but I'm not sure they're up my alley entirely. But for now, this would be a place I'd add to my rotation. Also, I do see that they've added some tables outside, which is a nice touch for when there's good weather.

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