I loved going to love and war! There's usually live music and lots of dancing in the music room. There's also other tables outside if you just want to grab food. There's not a lot of vegetarian, but for meat / steaks and tex mex this is a great spot. Portions are huge!! You'll definitely have leftovers. There's a good drink selection too. My favorites were the apps - I love fried okra. It was divine. I also enjoyed the stuffed jalapeño poppers. Don't skip out on dessert. The berry cobbler and ice cream was such a delicious treat! Then you can dance the night away after to some live country music. read more

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The band was amazing. We planned on dinner and drinks while listening to great music. We watched an entire show sitting at a table and were never approached by a waiter. The guy with the buzz cut and long shorts is clearly a relative of the owner. The slim guy with the glasses had a different section and he was on top of his game. If we ever come back we will make sure and sit in his section. I paid money to see a concert, and missed 4 songs because we had to walk inside to get a drink. I have been coming to Love and War since 2014, it is not the same my friends. The 1995 Bronx guy with the long basketball shorts should work at the DMV. He is absolutely atrocious as a waiter. I need to stress this..... he must be a family member. No one that bad could ever keep a job. Be warned, if you want to have any semblance of a good time, find the guy with the glasses and sit in his section. Avoid the angry thumb shaped man with the buzz cut. He clearly has a trust fund, your tips don't matter. read more

What was a 5 star dropped to 1 star from lack of communication over a simple inquiry into our final bill. I suspect more nefarious intent for choosing a 65 year old senior citizen to assist in an issue with a very heavy set patron in the parking lot vs selecting an employee of the establishment to avoid potential litigation. All in all, my positive experience changed after receiving zero communication from the management team. read more

Love and War in Texas - Music Venues Near Me - Plano, Texas

We requested reservations using their online service over nine hours in advance. We received a message that our reservation had been received. We arrived at the restaurant. A man who was apparently the manager was fussing at a server at the host stand. When he saw us, he said that they were very busy, and that it might be as much as 45 minutes until we were seated, and even then HE COULDN'T GUARANTEE WE WOULD BE SERVED. He seemed almost resentful of our being there. We have always enjoyed this restaurant, but since moving from DFW, it's been about a year since we've visited there. Has management changed? We've literally never been spoken to this way at any restaurant. read more

I want to like this place more than I do. They get in fun acts, and the sound is great at the performances. The open air performance space is cool--total bar vibes. Staff are friendly, but from our multiple experiences, table service during shows is always slow, no matter how crowded it is or not. We and most people we see end up clearing their own tables to get dishes out of their way. Chairs are uncomfortable. I cannot recommend the peach cobbler, serves me right for ordering it from a bar! Other food has been pretty solid. read more

Love and War is near a haunted house that my friends and I go to regularly. I realized I hadn't ever been to one of these; and if I had it was when I was young enough to not remember. My husband and I had plans before the haunt, and needed to kill time and grab food so we went ahead and came here. Staff did an outstanding job. Food was decent enough; though on the higher end of what I like too pay at our more locally owned favorites. We have a few more places that I would like to try in the area; but this is a reasonable spot if we have folks that would prefer to try something they already know vs something new. read more

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My wife and I came up here for dinner in between events we had in the area. There are things like the haunted house nearby. It also looks like they regularly have live music in the bar area; but if you want to sit in a different area there is that available. Prices are a little higher than what we pay for similar things at hole in the wall places we go; but about average for what we expect in the area for sit down chains. I enjoyed the seasoning they added to their fried pickles and my meal was decent enough. Not sure if we will make regular visits when we are over here because there are a number of other places we want to try near by; but we at least know there are options here we would try if we do make it back over here again. read more

Love and War in Texas - Music Venues Near Me - Plano, Texas

Amazing Texas vibes. For some reason the best Diet Coke. Waitress on point and friendly. Really good beef quesadilla, kinda on the hot jalepeno spicy side. If this was in my home city I think I'd go often. read more

There is no question this is the place to go to for Texas inspired foods. If meat is on your list, then they have you covered for sure! I had the boar which was flavorful. My husband's steak was a good size, and he also found lots of fat on the cut limiting the actual amount of meat. This is why I'm giving them only 3 stars. We were intrigued by the number of people coming in while we were there for the evening's live music which was being performed on the other half of the restaurant. We didn't stick around to hear the band, but it appears to be a good option for entertainment. read more

We've seen this place multiple times as we live near by and finally had a chance to try it! I got the filet mignon & mashed potatoes which was very good. We also had fajitas, a ribeye, and baby back ribs. Everything was yummy except for the baby back ribs were dry. Our waiter was great though and once we told him offered a replacement for it. Overall would go again, think they do music at night. read more

This was my first time visiting this establishment and I can say unequivocally that I will never be back. The waitress had evidently never waited tables in her life. She forgot things and appeared extremely flustered even though she only had a few tables to serve. Her ineptitude was the least of this disastrous meal which was absolutely horrible. I ordered the brisket and it was more than 60% pure fat vs. meat. The little bit of meat on the plate was chewy and tough. I could have gone to Dickey's BBQ and gotten a much tastier and cheaper meal. The person I assume to be the manager periodically wandered around as if he was lost. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place like the plague! read more

The must have changed ownership or something. It's been at least a year or so since I have been in, but it's quite different now. The menu, which used to be ornate and interesting, with lots of history and flavor text, is now two sheets of paper printed in the back office with names, basic descriptions and pictures that look like the printer was out of red.... The prices are crazy. $15 for queso? Really? And the food seemed to be a step down in quality as well. The CFS was just ok. The enchiladas were so-so. The salad was mostly the white parts of the lettuce. The cornbread was still good. And we were sat in the bar where the service was severely lacking. We had to ask for water to be refilled several times. Had to wait too long between ordering appetizer and entree. If we needed anything at all, we had to wave him down or find another waiter to help us. Used to be great. Not any more. read more

Never heard of this place.. it's nice if you're in the area. Early weekend night and there was no wait. It was decently busy though. The restaurant is pretty big. Parking lot was pretty full by the end of the night. It is really loud, so hard to have a conversation I think... Menu is HUGE and everybody will find something they want! Everything from tex mex to typical American. I feel like steaks are a go to for a lot of people. Food portions are big too!! Got the chicken fried steak ($16) and comes with a side. Got a side of cole slaw. I wish there was more cole slaw - I enjoyed it. The chicken fried steak was HUGEEE though. Definitely couldn't finish it. And it'd be good for 2 people. Not the healthiest choice, but I liked it. Food came out faster than expected w/ how busy it was. Service was fine. I think it's "hidden" in the sense it's not blown up on social media but a decent amount of people know about it! They do shows also. read more

Love and War in Texas - Chicken fried steak with a side of cole slaw $16 September 2024 - Music Venues Near Me - Plano, Texas

Very quirky menu, but good number of selections. Food was very delicious. I did chicken fried brisket and it was excellent. Service was great. Atmosphere is eclectic. I will be back to try a few more interesting entrees read more

We have not eaten here in some time but this place definitely could use a face lift and some serious attention to cleanliness!

Great place to sit on the patio & listen to live music. Typical bar type food that is pretty darn good.

Service was great for a busy concert night seeing Josh Ward. Didn't eat but enjoyed our cocktails! read more

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Rating: 2.5 stars I came with a group of four for a musical fundraiser. We paid a cover of 15 dollars per person and we're allowed to sit in the covered "outdoor" seating area. We could choose any seat we wanted. The space was large and nice. They mostly had elevated tables and chairs which were on a slant and uncomfortable to sit on for long periods of time though. Service was pretty abysmal. There was only two servers for the whole area and so it took forever to get food and drinks or even orders stated. We ordered WAGON WHEELS which was a fried pickle appetizer for the table. The fried pickles were nice and yummy and the Smokey ranch dressing was delicious. Portion size was also huge. Definitely a must order. For my main I ordered the SHRIMP TEXANA. There was only a small handful of plump shrimp. Flavor was ok and they were very well cooked and juicy. They gave a huge scoop of pico on the side which was way more than was needed with the small amount of shrimp they gave. The order came with one side so I ordered the steamed veggies and also mashed potatoes as an extra side. The mashed potatoes were yummy and came with a great cream gravy. The veggies unfortunately were very lacking and not good at all. All in all, a disappointing night but at least there was a pro of lots of live music to enjoy while eating our food. read more

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Visit for the first time and last time tonight. Yes we had a large party that had reservations. Started off with great service and went down hill from there. Waiter only took nine orders, then did not come back to finish taking the rest of the tables orders. Another waitress came over took a few then turned them in. Needless to say, they did not have enough help. Watched what appeared to be the owner or partner watch as and not help or ask how is your visit. The food was cold, tomatoes did not taste like a tomato no taste. Overheard a waiter say the kitchen was backed and they would just have to wait. Poor management!!! The health department needs to visit saw a lot of cross contamination going on. I read more

Service was okay, bought the chicken sandwich which was also okay.. I tipped $20 and bought my pecan pie to-go, when I got home I open everything carefully and ate half way through until I found a hair.. will not be returning. read more

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First time ever coming here and left a little disappointed. However, still may be worth a shot for you! We came in just after 5pm on a Friday and we were the ONLY customers there. We stoop at the front for maybe 2 minutes before an employee walked by. We thought maybe they were closed but the employee said no, they were open. After we got sat, our server was really nice and friendly. We order the Wagon Wheel (fried pickles) as an appetizer. They were pretty good. My wife ordered the brisket and okra. She was not a big fan of her plate. Said the okra was over salted and the brisket was mediocre. I did try the okra and can confirm, it was a bit salty. I ordered the wild roasted boar. It was actually really good! The onions, mushrooms and the meat were all seasoned really well. The boar was very tender and flavorful. I think maybe we just came on an off night, it seems like it may be a really nice spot to eat and drink. read more

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We went for my Husband's birthday and waited a bit before being greeted. We were sat near a large party with a screaming child running around in a nearly empty restaurant with exception to the bar which seemed semi full. We ordered our drinks and I ordered a mojito which I should mention WAS on their drink menu. I was brought back what tasted like a margarita made with rum. It was disgusting because a mojito should never be made with sweet and sour!! I told the server that the drink wasn't drinkable and he took it away and still charged us for it too. Then our salads came out and we took one bite before our food was served to us. Super basic dishes. They don't garnish or anything. I got a pork chop and mashed potatoes on my plate and that's it. Because our server couldn't even be bothered with walking around the table to serve my husband his plate the server literally handed him his huge steak plate from across the table and in front of my father in laws face!! Crazy tSo while my pork chop was tasty it wasn't worth being made to feel like we were burdening them. We actually felt like we should've apologized for bothering them. Oh and this is the best part our server was training someone else!?!? Definitely don't try and celebrate at this restaurant because the verdict is that they don't care. read more

I ordered a med-rare ribeye steak, it was thin and tough. Not worth $30. The sautéed green beans were pretty good. They didn't seem to have enough wait staff as service was slow. Our ticket was charged full price for the wine, that was ordered during happy hour, the waiter did correct the ticket. We will not be coming back. I was disappointed as I had brought my brothers from North Carolina. read more

Don't go to a concert at Love and War if you want to hear the music. People think it's a party place. It's not! It's a music venue!! Also a restaurant. Food is OK. read more

The food was okay nothing to write home about, but if we are in the mood for bar food, and live music we will definitely be back.

I wish there was a little more traffic, but that's what Yelp is for! When walking in on Sunday evening I was concerned that it was closed, outside of the handful of cars. Once inside, I'd easily give this spot a 4+, but there are some things to note: 1. It has definitely changed. If you have been here in the past, it's not the same. Don't compare it to days of old. 2. Service can be slow. There isn't a lot of traffic, so rather than hover you sometimes don't see the staff. Not your spot if you want to be wined and dined. 3. My experience didn't include a live music act so no comment on that experience. This is an old Texas joint. I'd almost call it a sleepy vibe, with a GREAT soundtrack of old school county playing in the background. Service is friendly, but not in the bright-eyed bushy tail kind of way. Expect to grab their attention. The food is GOOD. It has the taste of homemade food, like you're at a friend's kitchen. Not everything has been workshopped but you're happy to try it again and again. I can't say I've had anything bad there. Today we got queso and chips, street brisket tacos, and a side salad. Everything was solid. I wish they would offer TWO sides per entree, as I like variety. Also had a few vodka and sodas which were nicely balanced. This is the kind of place I'd like to hang out, have a few beers with friends and be in no rush to leave. read more

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You can't get more Texas! The ambience, while somewhat cliche, is exactly what you picture for a classic Texas cookin joint. As out-of-towners looking for delicious Texas brisket and Steak, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity of food. The staff was up to par of the all the friendly service we've experienced here in Dallas. We would happily return for some live music at dinner time read more

I wasn't sure about this place when friends who moved to Texas suggested it but I'm glad we went. It's the quintessential Texan place to eat at, often accompanied by live country music. We got the sample platter as our app and everything was delicious despite being fried and not so "health conscious". I got the chicken fried steak and it was yummy (again greasy/heavy) but hey, you only live once. Go and you'll have the ultimate Texas experience here. read more

Come here for the awesome music! I was surprised that the food was great too! Fried pickles are amazing! Ribeye and brisket were delicious. Do NOT order the mac and cheese, it's awful. read more

Great menu. There are many items to choose. My favorite appetizer are the onion rings. Best in town!!!

We went to see a band play and had purchased a table right in front of the stage. When we got the table turned out to be one of those bar height ones. I am in a wheelchair so that wouldn't work. After arguing with the manager, the waitress and owner swapped out the table to a regular height table. I appreciate that. The band was great. Sound is pretty good there. We had a strawberry spinach salad, hamburger, chicken sandwich and chicken tenders. All were pretty good. The black raspberry martini tasted like lipstick to me. Just my opinion. Since we are from Illinois we probably won't be back any time soon but we would go again. read more

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My father and I both went tonight to go see the Council Hill members playing and to try their food. It was already a lot of money for a table, $80 plus the 2 tickets we had purchased. Mind you, we live an hour away so it isn't an easy drive. We walked in, got our wrist bands and found our table. We had a waiter come by and take our drink order. This was around 7:06 pm. 20 minutes passes. No one came to our table. My father and I are thinking, okay it's busy we will give them some leniency. He goes out to where we got the wrist bands asking how to order food, he got told, that someone will come to us. So he came to sit back down. Then it becomes 30 minutes where we have no one coming to take our order. At this point we are pissed. The waiter had helped other tables, yet chose to ignore us. 40 minutes we're sitting there not even hungry at this point. My father starts waving the menu in the air hoping someone would come. Nope. Then he stood on the chair. Still nothing. A lady to the table next to us told us, she had to flag the waiter down so he'd come. Another waiter came to a table in front of us and my father asked "Hey. Can you take my order afterwards?" The guy nodded but walked away. At this point it's been almost 50 minutes. A lady is handing food 2 tables over when the people in front of us are asking to help MY table. The waitress said "it isn't my section" okay. I work in a restaurant I understand that. But there was no reason she couldn't have said to give her a second and she'll get our waiter. It had been an hour and we walked out. My father is getting a refund for the tickets. We never made a scene either, we sat there patiently for half an hour then started to try and get waiters/waitresses attention. I called the restaurant once I got home asking for our waiters name. The host said he wasn't sure if he could give it. And I told him that I work in a restaurant and yes he can. He went to get the manager and I asked for the waiters name. Just to then find out that no one was signed to not just my table, but NINE other tables. But those tables got their food taken and placed. Why couldn't we get our food taken? I explained that I also was a manager at one point, and that as a manager your responsibility is to ensure everything is ready and clear with all employees. Clearly, things were not ready and not clear with all employees. Since no one picked up the assigned tables they should have been physically assigned to whom was working. This was ridiculous. Only positive thing I'd say is the fact the restaurant is clean. read more

Second or third visit here and it was awful this time. Why? The worst possible combination: Woefully understaffed and thus, poor service and terrible food: I had the prime rib medium rare which was delivered to our table well done. Served was harried and never made it back again to check on us; very disappointed-- we won't be back!!! So ticked I neglected the photo!!! Yuck!!!! read more

It was Wednesday date night, and I had found this place on Google while we were running errands. We had been here before but didn't remember if it was thumbs up or not. The parking lot is big, and the setup outside screams, eat, and drink outside. We entered, and the restaurant was empty. You need to wait to be seated, and we were escorted to our booth. The restrooms are in the back of the building as you enter, and they are well kept. From the moment we met our server, she was awesome and pleasant. We arrived in time for the happy hour with appetizers and drinks, so we ordered the deep fried bacon and placed our order for ribs and enchiladas. The food arrived quickly, and the service was excellent. The bacon had a unique yet good taste. I recommend it. The ribs and okra were nothing out of the ordinary but good. The brisket enchiladas didn't go well as the mother of the cashew only ate the brisket due to the tortilla. The margarita was a pleasant addition to the experience. There were some issues with Happy Hour prices that were addressed. Sixty dollars for two was ok due to the customer service and company. I say try the place. read more

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Really good Texas / Tex-Mex style food. Warm service and cool interior. Chill place to go watch a game or for live music! read more

Great food and service. Nice area, safe to walk around. Ample parking. Felt welcome upon arrival. Service was nicely timed for all dishes. read more

Excellent dinner (as always) but please bring back the Deep Fried BlackEyed Peas on your app menu from days gone by. Fun convo with our waiter, Steve - he knows all the L&W history! read more

Excellent service and one of the best Margarita on the rocks I've ever had! Great live Country Music on a Tuesday night BDAY dinner read more

Went here on a Thursday night, and we were completely ignored. A waitress came from the outside, socialized with a group of patrons at a large table, that was right by the front door. Never asked if we were being helped, just walked away, and went back outside. We waited 5 more minutes, and no one came to welcome us or seat us. What else are they ignoring? Turned and left. Menu is enticing but definitely not the service. read more

Tonight we went to Love & War in Texas for our anniversary dinner. We hadn't been here in probably 10 years and we wanted to do something different. They were definitely not busy. We were seated quickly, the server came right over and drinks were brought quickly. It was a little dark in many parts of the dining area but that may have been because they were slow? The food used to be really good, or at least the chicken fried steak was, because that was my go to. For a starter we ordered the nacho libre with beef Texas style which was mediocre at best. My husband ordered the Big Tex chicken fried steak and a side of mashed potatoes. The batter on the chicken fried steak was not great texture wise and lacked flavor, the meat was not properly pounded/tenderized and was slightly tough and dried out. I ordered the cowboy rib eye steak and the steak just wasn't a good cut. Lots of connective tissue... lacked flavor. The steak was however cooked a perfect medium rare as ordered. The steak sauce and weird cold black eyed pea salad were awful. The mashed potatoes or the gravy (not sure which) were very salty and I really like salt, so if I think it was salty... it was salty. The waiter was a really nice kid, got my husband's side wrong but rectified it immediately. All in all the service was fine but the food did not meet expectations, especially for the price. That steak was definitely not a $36 cut and the food wasn't worth $85 total. I have no problem paying for good food, but I left disappointed. The quality of the food was not on par with pricing. read more