Well let me just say... Texas did NOT disappoint Prairie House is the real deal -- top-tier food, fantastic service, and an atmosphere that just feels right. The music was on point, the vibe was perfect, and honey... that fried okra and Cowboy Beans? YEEESSS. The steaks OMG!!!! I came in with my service dog (who behaved better than most humans ). She sat quietly right by my side like the well-behaved lady she is. Now that's how you run a Texas establishment. A+++++ from this very happy girl read more

Prairie House Restaurant - fried okra and cowboy beans yum - Barbeque Near Me - Crossroads, Texas

We came for a nice lunch. The steaks were tiny but cooked well. The sides were all COLD! I asked the manager if the food was shipped in frozen and reheated for serving. Even the mashed potatoes and Mac & cheese were cold cold. Not like they sat a min. Cold through and through. Don't recommend at all. EDIT TO ADD The manager was rude and condescending. I will admit I was upset after first asking for fries that were not cold and then finding both "made from scratch" potatoes and Mac & cheese cold. I did not use any foul language at all. I only raised my voice when I was accused of mis treating the server which I never did. I asked for warm fries then the manager. Nothing more. When accused of the mistreatment I clearly stated to bring him over and ask him cause I never said anything to him at all. She was dismissive and rude and got the same behavior in return. read more

I took my bestie here for her bday at her request. The food was definitely not good. My bestie didn't eat anything. She had the catfish and shrimp platter. She said her fish tastes like it was fried in old grease. Her shrimp were soggy, half of mine were done the other half had raw batter on them. I didn't complain. My friend did and they could clearly see she didn't eat anything on her plate. They said nothing. Must be used to the negative feedback. Never again!! read more

After a day of thrifting we were hungry & thirsty. Great HH 2-7 let the #Tiki triathlon continue, dine,drink,shop, tiki hubby and I shared catfish shrimp okra & a side salad. 2 catfish filets in a crispy cornmeal coating and 4 large butterflied shrimp in a crisp very light coating. Not one bad bite and we still took home leftovers, even with sharing. And enjoyed a$6.00 Old Fashioned. Food was good hot and fresh. The place is decorated in a western motif with lots of deer heads watching while you enjoy your meal. Great service by Azra. Will come back again. read more

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I stopped in after driving past this location for years. I chose to sit at the bar, expecting better service, but I was completely mistaken. The place has an old-style interior, and even though the 6 PM crowd was small, the bar server was nowhere to be found. A staff member handling phone orders ended up taking my order. When my food finally came out, it was handed to me in a takeout bag--and that's when I was told that the area I was seated in was for takeout only. It would've been helpful to know that before they let me order. I was then directed to the other bar area, where I received zero service until I was already finishing my meal. Only then did someone ask how everything was. The food itself was good, but having to eat it out of a Styrofoam box instead of a plate really took away from the experience. No salt, no pepper, no butter--no service at all. This visit was such a disappointment that I won't be returning. If you plan to sit at the bar, make sure you're seated in the correct area, because no one here will tell you. Unfortunately, this was the worst dining experience I've had at this restaurant. read more

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Solid place with anold west vibe. CFS is ama,ing. Tender and flavorful. Gravy is smooth and peppery. Server was cute and on point. Definitely will be back. read more

Prairie House Restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Crossroads, Texas

We were not greeted kindly at the door. Table was beat up and full of old food in the cracks. Nasty. Brisket was dry and hard. Homemade but average chicken fry. Prairie chicken was good. Kids burger was hard as a rock. We've driven by this place and always see cars loaded in the parking lot in the weekend but during the week it was almost empty. We won't be back. read more

We have tried food here twice and continue to be disappointed. It is too salty and doesn't seem like it is freshly made. It felt like frozen food which had been reheated. It was edible but not memorable. The atmosphere is very dark read more

Prairie House Restaurant - Fried pickles and sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Crossroads, Texas

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Never had a bad meal here. Staff is always pleasant. Best mashed potatoes I've had anywhere. Had a burger on my most recent order. It's was one of the better burgers I've had anywhere b read more

Love the food and atmosphere! The fried mushrooms are so yummy, as well as their beans and cornbread. But the steak, it's superb. They usually have an acoustic performer on the weekend nights, it's a great place to get a great meal for date night! read more

This is a very well decorated rustic bbq place. The brisket was almost dry but the smoke flavor was great! Potato salad very creamy and delicious. Coleslaw was nice and cold and just amount of flavoring. The beans were great! Finished with the peach cobbler. It was room temperature served with cold ice cream so you didn't get the full effect of the cobbler. Super sweet. Will have to come back and try the breakfast. read more

Prairie House Restaurant - Peach cobbler - Barbeque Near Me - Crossroads, Texas

My steak was delicious and the Service was good, although we did have to request water refills and we were never asked about drink refills. The huge disappointment was the onion strings. See the picture. But only were they not strings they were not crispy or very flavorful. I will not order them again. read more

Prairie House Restaurant - It was supposed to be onion strings. They looked more like fried shrimp - Barbeque Near Me - Crossroads, Texas

We wanted something that is local to the area and prairie house was recommended. The restaurant is typical rustic dining with older tools and signs on the walls. Outside has a selection of old tractors and farm equipment. We had grilled pork chops with cowboy beans and cole slaw and cowboy quesadiilla. Our drinks were a classic margaritas and a Texas Bluebonnet. We enjoyed everything. The margaritas were very well made. We had peach cobbler for dessert. The service was great. Our server answered our questions about the menu and offered suggestions. read more

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Had lunch there for the first time in years. Was impressed with the improvement. Seems like everywhere i go, the food has come from frozen food out of a box or bag. Or from a can. Dinning rooms are nice enough, service was good. Fresh food would be good for a change. read more

Very neat restaurant, decorated and an old timey fashion. Service is awesome, and the chicken fried steak is great!

This is a great restaurant with a very professional, enthusiastic staff and excellent food. It was not a terribly busy night but the acoustics were great for conversation which we appreciated. I joined 3 friends for dinner this evening. All of them eat standard American food. I am a very strict plant eater. It is important to note I am the one who selected this restaurant. If there had not been some good choices for plant eaters, none of us would have been there. We all found exactly what we wanted on the menu and found it delicious. I am excited to discover this restaurant that accommodates everyone. Perhaps one of these days they will add the baked potatoes to their lunch menu and we will visit more often. read more

I've been a frequent customer and always enjoyed the food. Ambience is always nice. I recently visited and was a little surprised that a service dog was in the establishment. I am a dog lover and was a dog owner, but I do feel service dogs in a food establishment should be off limits. read more

I have been to Prairie House many times, and the food and service has always been top notch. I don't know what happened tonight. Service was really slow. I think the server was new and still learning. Everyone needs and deserves an opportunity to learn. She was very nice. Once the dinners arrived, my steak was severally burnt. I took two bites, and was done. Every bite tasted like ash smells. I like my steaks medium, pink center but not bloody. I could not eat the steak. The food is the reason for the 2-star review. read more

Prairie House Restaurant - Burnt - Barbeque Near Me - Crossroads, Texas

We eat here once every week. The food is GOOD but I wouldn't say outstanding. The value for the $ is on point though. Haven't had anything I wouldn't order again. All of the servers are amazing. The ambiance can be hit or miss in my opinion. There are three sections to the establishment. The "door" room on the West, the middle section and the saloon on the East. Ask to sit in the saloon or the middle section. We aren't fans of the door room. If you haven't been, you must give it a try. read more

Prairie House Restaurant - Fried pickles - Barbeque Near Me - Crossroads, Texas

I have been going to Prairie House for many years. However it has been a while since my last visit. I was very disappointed. The service was unfriendly and slow. We ordered fried mushrooms and burn ends for starters. The mushrooms were slightly warm and dripping with oil. The burnt ends were cold and under cooked. We asked for them to be cooked more and they brought back a new order of cold under cooked meat. I ordered a medium rare steak, it came out medium and was so salty i could not eat it. My son, his first time there, ordered a BBQ platter. All of the meat was cold, the sweet potato waffel fries cold and limp. I don't know what happened to the place. For years it was always great food and service. I wondered why they weren't busy at noon on Father's Day, Now I Know. Will not be going back. read more

First and last time coming here. In 3 hours our waitress NEVER came to our table to take our order. We tried to find someone inside to take our order which was like pulling teeth. They finally tried giving us our food an hour after ordering when the restaurant was closing, which we declined. The staff we did interact with were rude. I don't know what the deal was, the place was dead for it being a Saturday night. No excuse for the poor service or attitude. read more

I've been coming here since I was a child. It's still a staple with my parents, even now with me in my 30s. The fire kissed steaks are delicious, but the catfish is the stand-by for us, whether fried or grilled. I miss the days of the caddy for the baked potato toppings, but you can't have it all! Gotta be my favorite house salad at any restaurant so get. So glad this place is still around after all these years! read more

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From our previous experiences in the past six months, the service was great, we ordered the ribeye which came out perfect the sides were not bad and the Sam and dinner was decent. Went on Wednesdays, where the wine bottles were priced. We chose this place because it's very convenient and so glad that the food was good. We will be back. They have improved by 80% from previous visits this year read more

Food is pretty good nothing special , waitress and service was good and good seating but overall good casual dinner spot read more

Prairie House Restaurant - Prairie chicken, sweet potato, steamed broccoli - Barbeque Near Me - Crossroads, Texas

Recently had my son's rehearsal dinner at this location. Pleasantly surprised by the job they did. Manager, Dina was helpful and professional. They let us come in early to decorate. The fajitas were excellent and plenty of food. Love the atmosphere which complimented our western themed rehearsal. Thanks for a memorable night wait staff and all who helped!! read more

Texas standards in an amusing atmosphere. Our server was very polite and efficient. Drink glasses are large, limiting the need for refills. Burger was average in flavor, brisket was above average, and the spinach salad was fresh and huge. Other portions were average. Floors are rather grungy and the primary reason to mark down this neighborhood gem. read more

I've been going here for 26 years, tonight we went to have a final meal with my parents that I only see once a year and my veteran nephew on Memorial Day. My Dad ordered coffee, they didn't have coffee. We then ordered a fried mushrooms, they were out of those. My nephew ordered a steak, medium rare, it came well done. I ordered fries as my side, my food was brought out with no side and I was told they were out of fries, so I ordered sweet potato fries, about 10 minutes later I was told they were out of those as well. The water came and was supposed the manager didn't come by my table yet. Someone quickly walked past our table earlier carrying something and asked if we were good, my nephew being kind said yes. When I asked to speaks to the manager and told her all that was going on she told me, and I quote "I came by earlier and you said everything was fine so what's the problem. You can just order any of the sides that we do have", also something to the effect of "it's a holiday so it's more difficult for us". There was no mention of sorry we will make it right, just pure defensiveness. I told her if she's ok with customer having that kind of experience than fine. Again, no apology, nothing but making us feel like we were somehow wrong for bringing this up. Our waiter was great, very apologetic, we knew he was in a difficult spot with no support from his manager. The Prairie House lost long time customers and based on that manager I don't think they even care. Also, my burnt ends were 99% fat. Almost no actual meat. Why would I ever go back? read more

Food and atmosphere was amazing and the band the Enablers were really great too. The food was spot on and our alcoholic beverages were amazing too. Service was good. We were in town visiting from SC for a business trip and this was definitely a great place to come eat, relax, and enjoy. read more

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The pork chop and the prime rib were great! I think they only offer the prime rib on the weekends though but it's worth it! The restaurant is large and they have an outdoor area for music. The service has always been good even during busy times! I highly recommend! read more

All of the food was served hot and delicious. Our server was helpful and attentive. Our party shared the fried pickles and the Bandidoos. We had the Fried Catfish with the Mac n cheese, the Sliced Brisket with Fried Okra, the huge Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes and I had the best Bison Burger ever with the Waffle Sweet Potato Fries. If you are a burger aficionado you want to go here. I did add bacon and I was very happy. read more

Prairie House Restaurant - My grandson sitting on one of the tractors out front. - Barbeque Near Me - Crossroads, Texas

This was our first time dining here, and we love taking a chance on new places we've never visited before. This restaurant did not disappoint! The food was delicious, the bathrooms were clean, and the service was excellent. From the moment we arrived, the host was friendly and welcoming, which set the tone for a great experience. Our waitress, Lilah, truly stood out she was attentive, friendly, and thoughtful every time she came to our table. We really enjoyed our visit and would gladly return. read more

First time here, the wife ordered the brisket breakfast hash, and I has the huevos rancheros, both were very good service was quick and very nice server, the store decorations are a very nice time capsule, just a lot if construction going on in the area. But food is good, we will be back. On a minor down side, pancake was cold, waited to order after I finished my food because I hate a cold pancake, and was still cold anyways, so boo! read more

Prairie House Restaurant - Eggs n brisket hash - Barbeque Near Me - Crossroads, Texas

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Service is average. The waitress was nice and attentive until it was time to get the check. We had to find her. The food was decent but not warm enough. My burger was medium rare, and my dads was well done., But the bacon on my burger taste off. read more

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A solid spot for lunch with a great menu and fair prices. Afternoons are usually slower, which makes it an ideal place to bring customers for a bite. Always a reliable choice for good food and a relaxed atmosphere. read more

We didn't know what to expect with all the growth on 380, and I know this place has been established for a while. It felt and tasted like home. I got the New York strip and it was better than any steak house I've gone to. Cooked and seasoned perfectly. I tried my guys chicken fried steak and it was so delicious. The atmosphere is very country, which I like. Such a great "back to home" food escape from the "busy" of Frisco. read more

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Food was pretty good. I really enjoyed the waffle fries and Mac n cheese. The chicken was good too, but towards the end, the fried taste wasn't that great, so it helped dipping it in the sauce. Not sure I can handle fried food as much anymore. The waiter was friendly and the atmosphere is cozy. read more

Prairie House Restaurant - Chicken fried chicken with a side of white Mac n cheese and sweet potato waffle fries - Barbeque Near Me - Crossroads, Texas

Food is really good here we have been twice and both times service has been terrible. Definitely recommend to go

The food was cold and service slow. Was sat in front of host stand and cold air hit us every time the door opened

This review is about the customer experience, not the food. I didn't eat anything. That's the issue. (Visited 7/26/2025) We drove 30 minutes to try Prairie House, a place I've heard praised for years. Everyone I know who's been here said it was great. Not our experience. The parking lot was packed. We checked in with the hostess and gave our number. I asked if they'd text, she said no, they'd call, and it would come from an Illinois number because she was using her personal cell. That alone felt sketchy. No buzzers? No texting system? Just a hostess with a personal phone and a Sharpie? She quoted a 45-minute wait. Fair enough. At around 35 minutes, we walked back in. A different hostess said they'd already called me "a long time ago" and that "some guy" answered. Except: my phone never rang. And no one else had it. I asked if we could be seated. She led us to a table, not the booth I'd asked for when we checked in. There were two empty booths in sight. Nope. Apparently not for us. Still trying to salvage the evening, we sat down. A waitress walked by and said she'd be right back. Then another one showed up and let us know, with serious attitude, that we could order drinks but wouldn't get food for at least 45 minutes because the kitchen was slammed. She emphasized they wouldn't be "jumping orders," as if I'd asked for special treatment (I hadn't). So, we left. On the way out, I asked the hostess what number they'd called. They'd written it down wrong. Last digit was off. No apology. No accountability. Just blank stares. So, here's what we got: A hostess using her personal phone to manage waitlists (and getting the number wrong) A 35-minute wait that didn't need to happen A booth request ignored, even with empty booths visible A waitress who treated us like a problem before we even said a word No food, no service, no reason to come back I really wanted to like this place. We were excited to finally try it. But if this is how they treat customers, I can't imagine how they handle actual problems. Maybe the food's good. Wouldn't know. If I ever go back and the food blows me away, I'll update. But based on tonight? Hard pass. read more

I have been to Prairie House multiple times over the years and each has been a great experience. The food here is down home cooking, I've never had an order and not loved what I've gotten. It is located in the crossroads intersection, diagonal from Walmart off of 380. I stopped in for lunch today, I'm meeting I was headed to was canceled so I stopped for an early lunch. I got there around 11:00, so I was one of the first people to be seated. I ordered tea and the Tuesday special which was a barbecue plate served with brisket, chicken breast and your choice of sides. I went with the beans, potato salad. They also brought out a cornbread roll. I wasn't wild about that, it was kind of dry. The meat was tender and had a great smoky flavor, was served with a nice barbecue sauce. The beans had a fabulous kick, potato salad had a creamy mustard base, potatoes were the right consistency of tenderness, nice flavor. They decor here is definitely rustic. Even though my daughter loves the food here she does not love visiting because the taxidermy animals bothers her. There are several rooms in the sprawling location. There is a bar set up in two of them, think saloon style. There is a large stuffed bear in the lobby and all kinds of furry guys throughout. They had a John Wayne, Western vibe in my booth today. There are all kinds of old pioneer regalia on shelves around as well. On my way out, I noticed a new fence with a enclosed backyard patio area. They are upgrading their outdoor entertainment area next to the stage, I will definitely have to be back to check out music in the future! Server was friendly and had good follow-up. Prairie house is always a solid choice for barbecue in The crossroads area. read more

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