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The Chop House

4.6 (119 reviews)
ModerateAmerican
Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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THE CHOP HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Touristy
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Dustin U.

Always amazing food. This place is a real diamond in the rough. The crown jewel of Hico. Service is always friendly and attentive. I love the up scale yet down to earth Texas atmosphere! Great place!

Fried chicken is fab!!!
Natalie K.

The best fried chicken on the planet!!!! We love the Chophouse and its beautiful dining room. Great cocktails too. Jen and Eric provide impeccable service. Also, I highly recommend staying the night in the hotel. It is a great place to stay!!

Queso dip
David M.

This place is amazing!! DON'T miss this diamond in a small town. Husband and wife own the hotel and restaurant. Beautiful restored stone and wood buildings. They make, smoke, blend, create everything served. Right down to the bitters in their cocktails. Absolutely sincere and friendly staff/waitress. And the food!! Home cooked and delicious! I overheard a gentlemen telling the owner he had his favorite, the smoked meatloaf, so I couldn't pass it up. And he was not wrong. Best meatloaf I've ever had. Smoked and grilled, could not stop eating. Mashed potatoes were awesome and the mushroom gravy was just as good. Appetizer of the queso dip was ok but what made it good was the chopped brisket inside it. Yum. The french fries are hand cut and fresh. So dang addicting and I could stop stealing them from my son. Haven't had fries this good in awhile. Everyone else raved about their food.

Chili cheese dog and fries!
Greg M.

Stopped here for lunch on the way to Ford Bronco Off Rodeo in Horseshoe Bay. Really cool old hotel. Lunch was fantastic. Fried green tomatoes with a creole gravy and shrimp, delish. Red Chile Fried Chicken, with greens, mashed and gravy. Amazing. My wife had the chili cheese dog and she loved it. Worth the stop. Great food and servers were very nice! Will be back!

Smoked meatloaf
Dana D.

1800's building and hotel. Restaurant is part of the hotel. Old beautiful building. Has full bar and some TVs in bar side area. Service friendly and informative on dishes. For this part of Texas it felt upscale and foodie. Which is a major plus for this area. The chefs definitely are shooting for high standards. My fried chicken was so hot and fresh I could tell it was cooked to order. Crispy and delicious. The mash potatoes were on point and made from scratch. The gravy was solid. The over all dish was pushing the salty side of things. I believe they brine the chicken which contains salt, the batter and sauce contain salt I believe. The gravy was on the salted side and the collard greens were way over the top seasoned with a pepper vinegar base. Which I like a little of that on my greens. Over all balance could be improved by letting the green be the neutral element of the dish. Also I'm not a fan of brining chicken, I believe it changes the texture. Over all I loved it....a lot. My wife's meat loaf was solid and filling. Nice portion. All served piping hot. I really enjoyed the spirit of the menu and the obvious care given to the preparation of the food. These guys are seriously doing a great job in the kitchen. I'll be back!

the dining area of the restaurant
Blake H.

Great food in a very cool old building that's all been restored! We had a nice table by the window looking out over the street. Service was super nice and pretty fast and the Smoked Meatloaf and Chophouse Burger were a little pricey but both very good!

Dirty Martini
Renee S.

Drinks are fantastic. The waitstaff all the way around are fantastic. We had pork chop with Brussels that were fabulous and the pork cooked perfect so tender. My wife had the filet chicken fried, it was one of the toughest meats and veins throughout. We switched plates because she couldn't chew it. I don't recommend the chicken fried because I've never had a filet so tough.

Stephanie R.

This restaurant is on the corner of the street inside a hotel in downtown Hico. The area is charming with lots of small shops and a fun Hico sign you can pose with in the center. The restaurant is rustic and peppered with Texas decor that is not overdone. They have a full bar as well if you are in the mood for libations. My fiancé got the ribs which came with an apple, cabbage, blue cheese coke slaw. I got the House Chop Salad that came with Apple, white raisins, avocado and a strip of thick bacon all on a bed of ice berg lettuce and tossed with a blue cheese vinaigrette. The blue cheese flavor was mild in the salad but sharper in the coke slaw. I tried the pimiento croquettes which come in a small pot of creamed kale. The ribs were a little dry and the creamed kale a bit too salty but overall we really enjoyed the meal. The croquettes were especially tasty. The staff were all incredibly friendly. We were seated right away when we arrived around 1 pm on a Saturday. This was a welcome stop in the middle of our road trip.

Chicken Fried Beef Tenderloin
Laura B.

We stopped for lunch in this historic building after a date day in Hico and truly enjoyed ourselves. The ambience is appropriately historical and nostalgic, our waiter attentive without hovering, and the food is fantastic! My husband had the chicken fried beef tenderloin which he said was tender and without a hint of gristle, and I had the fried green tomato BLT with housemade chips. My sandwich was delicious with very flavorful bacon, aioli, and luscious fried green tomatoes, and those chips! I could eat those thin, crispy delights all day long. I also had an 1896 Martini which is fabulous with hints of orange, lemon, and sage. My oh my, so glad I tried that. We will be back to try more delicious offerings on their menu. We really had a great time!

Shrimp, Andouille Sausage Grits
Christopher R.

If your ever in Hico, this is the place to be!! We came here for a weekend visit, and the buzz was here! We stayed at the Midland hotel above this gem and had to go for dinner. The staff was wonderful, great ambiance and quick with every order. We had Pimento cheese balls with kale and the brisket queso for appetizer, both were amazing! We had chicken fried steak beef tenderloin, the red fried chicken and shrimp and grits. Believe me, you will not be disappointed with whatever you order. The fried chicken and chicken fried tenderloin was next level delicious! The shrimp and grits were probably the best I've ever had with andouille sausage. They also have a full bar and everything was just outstanding. Don't miss out on the place!!

Kathy P.

We stop by this place based on reviews and a little disappointed. The food is not that hot. It is more like room temperature. As for service it is good. Overall is just ok.

Chicken Fried Steak - YUM!

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Great service! Possible the best chicken fried steak I've ever had... and I'm a chicken fried steak snob.

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Service slow food good but over priced! Must wait if no reservation even if restaurant is empty!

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3 years ago

Fantastic food. Who would think something this good would be in Hico. Classy atmosphere. Nicest people.

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Excellent food good service. The owner is also a very nice person. I especially like the smoked meat loaf.

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Great place! History, great food , excellent wine list ! Well made cocktails and the chef is award winning!

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While traveling the beautiful backroads of Texas, my hungry colleagues and I stumbled upon the…read moreHorny Toad. Located in the middle of nowhere, in a quiet little sleepy town. Tucked away on a quiet street. Nothing fancy at all about this place. My colleagues and I strolled right in and were greeted promptly by a friendly face. We walked past the bar and were seated right away with. Totally digging the rustic atmosphere and the western decor. We were given menus and drink orders were taken. We perused the menu and drinks were back in good time. Lots of good options on the menu, and a lot of different ways to order a burger. Our friendly waitress was very helpful with lots of other customizations of other orders. (sorry I did not catch her name!) Also quick with a recommendation or witty banter to a couple of smart aleck coworkers of mine. All in good fun of course. I kept it simple. A bacon cheeseburger with mayo and no veggies. I did not chose to upgrade my burger with the "toad bun" and got a side order of tator tots. (That is not a misspelling on my part. That's how they are printed on the menu). After some great conversations with my colleagues, our food arrived in good time. The room got awfully quiet as we got to it. My burger was nothing short of amazing. Very juicy, flavorful, and it did not last long on my plate. Bacon was crispy, cheese was gooey, and all on good bread. Tator tots were crispy and everything a tator tot should be. I did hear some of my colleagues who ordered the "toad bun" say the upgraded bun did not hold up well and did not hold up well to the juicy burger. They said it was tasty, but went soggy fast. So, keep that in mind if you order one. We finished our burgers, and walked up to the front to pay. By this time it was getting busy, and you could see a lot of the "regulars" passing the time with the waitstaff whom were all on a first name basis. Like that, we all were gone in a flash. I was very happy we visited this little hole in the wall joint, and hope to stumble across it again one day. Highly recommend this little jewel if you are in the area. Please drop in and give it a try. You will love it. Enjoy!

Great atmosphere and good food. Service was spot on. Fried jalapeño for an appetizer was very good…read more If you are in the area give it a try.

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Horny Toad - Entrance and food ordering area

Entrance and food ordering area

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Burger and Fries

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The Chop House - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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