Celebrated our 35th anniversary at Queenie's Feb. 18, 2023. Professional staff! It had a very European feel...not rushed, knowledgeable about the menu, and they had a sense of being exceptional. We had the sliders with foix gras and elk, rattlesnake and rabbit meatballs, a salad, tenderloin and vegetables and to top it off we had chocolate cake. Perfect timing between courses...we actually stayed 2 1/2 hours. The food looked and tasted wonderful. Our wait staff were perfect and just attentive enough. Thank you, guys! read more

We chose Queenie's tonight for our pre Thanksgiving dinner, and the service and food didn't disappoint! Grace did an amazing job serving our table, with order accuracy, great conversation, and making our dining experience unforgettable. You won't be disappointed if you are seated at one of Grace's tables! We had soup/salad for starters, steak all the way around the table (can't say enough good stuff about their tenderloin!), and crispy potatoes, brussel sprouts, and mushroom orza as our sides. No regrets at all on those choices! That was all topped off with an exceptional caramel vanilla bacon sundae for dessert, as well as some excellent beverage choices from the bar! We had a wonderful evening and will for sure be returning to Queenie's!! read more

Al rules!! Best old fashion in town!!!! Love them their Service is always fun and amazing!

My daughter went for her anniversary dinner. She loved it! They bent over backwards to ensure they had a lovely dinner. The steaks and side dishes here delicious!!! read more

Great service, very nice ambience, and the food was so very good as well. Definitely recommending as our first visit was superb.

I'm shocked this restaurant has a 4 star rating. Our food was well below our expectations and extremely overpriced for the taste and quality. Not one person in our party felt satisfied with their meal. We won't be back. read more

Fantastic! This was our first time here for the Thanksgiving dinner and they knocked it out the park. The service was amazing, food was perfectly cooked and seasoned. It was a truly an incredible experience with the family. And the sweet tea was really really good!!! 5/5 stars we can't wait to come back to dine again. read more

I was very disappointed with the experience that we had. I planned a nice dinner with my husband and we were celebrating. We ordered bison ribeyes (which are so expensive) and they came out ice cold in the middle. Not only that the butter did not even melt on the outside because the steak was not warm. Our waiter was nice. We sent it back and they tried again. It was still cold! We ordered medium rare which is supposed to be warm throughout. But it felt/tasted like it had been frozen, laid out for a second, the put on the grill. Not good! Not to mention the fat was not rendered so it had cold fat on it. Twice! Yuck! The sides were not impressive either. We got Brussel sprouts and burnt carrots. The carrots were supposed to be slightly charred and they were not at all. The sprouts were nothing special. The staff was accommodating and we sent the food back and order something else. I was glad because the steaks would have been 75 a piece and they were awful. We ordered the chicken instead and my husband mentioned that mine chicken, potatoes, and salads were better. Not Impressed. I am giving it a two because the staff was nice and they really tried. But the food was just not good. For a very very expensive meal, it should be so much better. Better off going to Dallas to Pappas steakhouse or del friscos. read more

There's a good reason why this place is not well rated and is plagued by mediocre reviews. It's pretty simple: the food overall is not very good, and definitely not worth the price. We really wanted to like this restaurant, but unfortunately we did not have an enjoyable dining experience here. Ariel did like her bowl of chili but said the bread served on the side was burnt, and it was indeed burnt to a crisp. The mac and cheese we had (which I was really looking forward to eating) was extremely disappointing and bland tasting, almost like a bland pasta with a light butter sauce. We actually had to send it back in exchange for the potato purée which was much better. The Apple Jackerac drink was just ok. Not much flavor going on here other than the alcohol. We also ordered the Manhattan steak that was served to us grossly undercooked. We went with the beef tenderloin instead but it wasn't much better either and it was a fattier cut of meat. After showing our displeasures we were compensated for our troubles which was welcoming. The restaurant itself is warm and intimate and the staff seemed friendly enough, but unfortunately the kitchen seems to be having issues that need to be addressed. It's not ideal writing reviews like this but I feel it's important to be open about our dining experiences, good or bad. We would still consider coming back, but it'd be tough. read more

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Tim Love, you may of officially gained a new fan. I've now eaten at 3 of his establishments. This one is pretty close to my new house and I must say I was nervous about the menu due to my wife being a little on the picky side. But I was wrong to feel this way. Everything about our experience was 5 star or higher. We had the fried beef Tendons. This is essentially beef version of pork rinds that they make in house. They are served on a hot skillet and are still crackling, and have a very delicious homemade BBQ sauce for dipping. I also ordered the lobster cakes and they are very similar to crab cakes. These are a little small if you are use to west coast crab cakes. But these are simply amazing. My wife ordered the beef tenderloin and it was so tender and flavorful that I wish we had ordered the whole cow. It was tender enough the knife wasn't really necessary. I ordered the Elk Chop over sweet potato succotash with candied blue berries and it was also simply amazing. I was having a hard time deciding between this and the Buffalo ribeye and our Waitress recommended the elk so I went with it. The elk was very lean and super tender. Just a hint of gaminess from the meat, but not over bearing. It was the best Elk I've ever had and I often try stuff like this. For dessert we had their butterscotch dessert and like everything else we had ordered it knocked our socks off. We will be returning to this restaurant and I look forward to trying the Buffalo ribeye or if they still have a wagyu tomahawk next time I might splurge for it. Because it will be amazing. If you are a foodie looking for a foodgasm this place could be the answer to your prayers. Give it a shot. read more

Queenie's Steakhouse - Elk chop - Steakhouses Near Me - Denton, Texas

Made reservations for our anniversary, and we loved the more casual but elegant vibe. The service was amazing all night. We started with a couple of shrimp, an elk slider, and a few sausage (you can pick and choose the appetizers a la carte to make a sampler platter). All were wonderful, but the rattlesnake sausage was our favorite (served on a mini tater tot). We both had the butter lettuce salad - yum - and then shared the pork chop. The cauliflower mash under the pork chop was really outstanding, and we both loved the chop. We chose a light adffogato (espresso over ice cream) for dessert, which arrived with champagne and a sparkler for our anniversary. The food was delicious, the servings are "gourmet restaurant" small, and I did agree with other reviews that they did seem to drag out the meal a bit (almost trying too hard to be that high end steakhouse). However, I also love that they didn't rush things, perfect for a night of deep conversation and time with friends! Forgot to mention great cocktails (and strong) ... Queenie's Crown was our favorite, but also liked the Hemingway. Ladies next to us were raving about the Snowflake (a vanilla mint frozen concoction in a martini glass with a sugared rim). read more

Not sure why I've put off trying this place. Everything was spectacular, from the very tasty food, amazing drinks and top notch service. Very cool, laid back vibe in a slightly upscale environment. read more

Quiet, Cozy Restaurant where we had Thanksgiving Dinner! Food was delicious and service was outstanding. We chose the Holiday Menu that changes every year and although it wasn't as "traditional" as we are used to it was delicious and it warmed our hearts and spirits. Will return for special occasion la in the future. read more

We reserved Queenie's this past Friday night for a rehearsal dinner and after party. OMG, they did awesome in all aspects. Set up with staff was well organized and so accommodating to things I wanted to see/add. All evening Carson was waiting on us hand and foot, constantly checking in and keeping staff in check. Really professional. The food was EXCELLENT for serving a meal to 45 people. Filet and Salmon were the main menu items. Butter Lettuce Salad started our meal with slabs of bacon, YUMMMM said by all. We finished our event and opened the bar and side doors and had a impromptu dance party which had people who never wanted to leave. We went an hour past our time, but the staff was awesome and kept the drinks flowing. I cannot say enough about how impressed we all were with Queenie's. read more

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It was great! Spendy but really good.Food was delicious and service was great. Had a great being here and will definitely be back.

Waiter was kind of rude because we did not have a reservation. The service took a while, we were so thirsty the whole time! But the food could not have been better! I love the uniqueness of this place, Its just what Denton needs! Also: check out back dough! read more

Just left Queenie's after celebrating my friends birthday and can I just say WOW! Grace was our server and was so knowledgeable about everything from the wine list to the history of the restaurant. The manager Ken really took the best care of us and even set up dessert platters to share for a group of 10. Thank you!! We felt so taken care of and y'all made my friends birthday super special highly recommend this place, food of course was amazing itself but the service made it top tier!! read more

Full disclosure: We went for Valentine's Day, when they had a fixed menu. We arrived a little early (about 15 minutes), but were seated immediately. The hostess was so friendly! I think we may have been obviously intimidated, as neither of us are very experienced when it comes to fine dining. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu (understandable given it was a fixed menu), and quickly filled our water glasses. We each ordered a glass of wine (we know nothing about wine and didnt ask, just drank it), and settled in. The first course was a selection of 3 appetizers - hamachi tostada, rabbit and rattlesnake sausage, and a salmon salad. They were small, but incredibly delicious. I got the romaine salad, he got the butter lettuce - both were incredible, and our server did not make fun of us for how much pepper we put on our salads. We both got the red chili, the spice didnt really kick in for awhile, which was nice since it didn't overpower the flavor of the chili. The main course - oh man. He got the garlic tenderloin while I got the pork chop. I sort of regret not getting the steak, because he gave me some of his and it was melt in your mouth tender. The pork chop was also delicious, for the record. Dessert made it almost too much food for us, but we ate it because once we took a bite, we just had to. A strawberry and orange sorbet, with a chocolate chili cake. I could have eaten a giant tub of that sorbet. All in all a great experience, and we will definitely be going back. read more

The food and ambience was very nice! It was super quiet and the cucumber jalapeño margarita hit the spot! The food was great and so was the service. Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting a romantic evening out. read more

We have lived in Denton for a few years and finally got around to trying Queenie's for my wife's birthday. The food was amazing as you would expect from a Chef Tim Love establishment. What made it 5 star was the service. Our server, Cameron was personable, knowledgeable, and just wonderful to talk to. She suggested the Bison Ribeye for my wife and it was perfection. The manger in duty ( did not get name ) was also on point. Lots of places in the area have great food.... But great food and wonderful service, as well as a really unique venue are a recipe for success. Highly recommended. read more

Absolutely amazing food. I got the garlic stuffed steak which was amazing. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend! read more

Food was very good. Tenderloin was cooked just right, risotto was so flavorful, they kept the glaze off of the Brussel sprouts and they were tasty. Our disappointment was with the restaurant being "out" of our first 2 menu items we were looking forward to, like the grilled oysters, and the bottle of Pinot we wanted to order. Lastly, we ordered at 7:00 and our entrees were not served until well after 8:00, with multiple apologies for the kitchen being slow. We almost left, but did enjoy the food when it was served. read more

Best steakhouse in Texas. Charming atmosphere. Karsyn made the night fun. Great personality. Thomas, the Mgr. stopped by and offered us a free dessert. The donut presentation with the fireworks was unforgettable! All I can say is "WOW"! Cannot wait to come back next month when I'm in town again. read more

Decided to have a fancy night out in Denton since we're moving soon. I called to make a reservation and they were very nice. They asked if it was for any special occasion as well as emailed and called to give reminders. We arrived a few minutes before our reservation time and had to wait until the actual time to be seated. I really liked how you can order the first (appetizers) by piece so you can try one or how ever many you want of each! I recommend the grilled oysters! They were heaven! We passed the seconds and went to the main course. I ordered the shepherd's pie and my boyfriend ordered the special shrimp and grits. The pie was amazing. The portion at first stemmed little but after 2 appetizer pieces I was full halfway through the pie. The shrimp and grits were delicious as well. It came with BBQ sauce, which was a little much for the grits since the sauce was pretty concentrated. Overall, it was a great dining experience. Everyone was very nice and the server kindly introduced and recommended us through the menu. A definite must try if you want to treat yourself! read more

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Yay, I finally got to try Queenie's! It hasn't been here very long, but this is what Tim Love replaced the former Love Shack burger joint with as a "new concept." (The original Love Shack is still going strong in the Fort Worth stockyards...) So it was neat to go inside and see everything re-designed for a swankier vibe. There was a 3-piece live band off to the left of the entrance (incl keyboards and a sax) and a very busy bar. (We had a 7:30 reservation for a Friday night.) We were asked if we'd like a drink at the bar or to go ahead and be seated--we opted for the latter since we had just come from Paschall's! I had requested a nice table in my reservation since we were celebrating and sure enough, we got the corner table in the back, which gave a good view of the place and overall, the noise and ambiance were just right--bustling but never noisy, and the music was just the right level and style for the place. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and informative--we actually had questions about the different steaks and he had also explained the dry aging process initially. He had great recommendations and I was very happy with my steak. Since I'm normally a petit filet girl, I got the tenderloin medium rare (NOM) and the bf got the 14 oz dry aged strip medium rare. He was only mostly happy with his--saying the middle was perfect but the outer areas were a little overcooked and left something to be desired. Our steaks came with 3 sauces on the side--a cilantro number, which was my least favorite, and damned if I've forgotten what the other two WERE, but they were lovely. (I'll include a pic here in a moment to help--the 3rd was more of a standard steak sauce but the middle was my favorite.) And perhaps a good steak doesn't NEED a good sauce--these certainly did not--but sauces are FUN, so bring it on! And HOW could I forget--we chose the appetizer sampler initially--our waiter said most people choose 3 or 4--so we got the lobster cakes (very decent), quail legs (again, nom with the yogurt side) and fresh sausage paired with whole grained mustard (delish). I highly recommend doing the sampler to whet your appetite and enjoy the variety. We only sampled 1 side, the pureed potatoes, but hot damn if I didn't want to lick the dish. Luckily, I didn't have that much wine. Lastly, we split the cherry pie for dessert at our waiter's recommendation. It did take forever to come out, meaning I had finished my wine by then and didn't really want to order another drink. :/ In truth I think this dessert goes far better with coffee, which my bf had ordered and I started sampling. And it was really more of a modern/deconstructed take on cherry pie (called "Cherry Serrano Galette")--another pic I'll upload. Very yummy. As our waiter pointed out, this is Denton's only steakhouse. So yay that we have one now! It really is a good one. It ain't cheap but I hope Denton supports this place--we need more RESTAURANTS in Denton, especially delicious ones! :D read more

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What an absolute treasure hidden in Denton! I had the pleasure of eating there for the first time on Thanksgiving and it was amazing. If I could give this restaurant a 10 star review I would. The atmosphere is comforting and elegant but not stuffy. The prefix menu was absolutely wonderful and I look forward to eating off the regular menu soon. My son and daughter-in-law had the steak and both commented it was probably the "best steak they've ever had". I had the traditional turkey with cornbread stuffing and it was absolutely outstanding. My only request is that they put that harvest salad on their regular menu because I've been dreaming of it ever since Thanksgiving. We could not have had a more perfect meal especially on a busy holiday. By the way, their staff was awesome! And for some reason, lol my son and daughter-in-law said it was the best sweet tea ever! I wish we got photos of our food because it was beautifully presented but it was too good and we ate it so quickly. read more

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Very good service. Steak was well prepared. Our waitress did a very nice job! The dining room was a nice setting and the bar was very popular though we went right to our table read more

In November I had dinner with friends at Queenie's and was very pleased with the food, the service, and especially to learn that a long-time acquaintance is now the Manager. Ken Bivens was the manager at a well-known steak house in Fort Worth when I met him. I have always been impressed with his ability to make guests feel welcome and also his attentive manner to assure that his guests are treated as if they were royalty. Having had such a good experience earlier, I took some business associates to Queenie's for lunch in December. We were all very pleased with everything. Grace had done such a superb job serving us during our previous visit that I asked whether she could serve us once again. She is very pleasant, knowledgeable, and most accommodating. Finally, Hawa, the hostess. On my third visit in January, Hawa's welcoming smile and attitude convinced me I should continue to return once a month even though I drive from Fort Worth. I couldn't have been more pleased. Queenie's is most fortunate to have Mr. Bivens as manager and servers such as Grace. And once again, I was in the neighborhood and stopped for lunch. If it sounds as if I am repeating myself, I am: good food, excellent service, and happy to see Hawa, Grace and Mr. Bivens again. Although I live in Fort Worth, I will definitely be back. read more

Atmosphere is great. Server was exceptional. Food was disappointing as it was lukewarm when served and the flavor was average. The bread was fantastic. Expected more for the high price tag. read more

Outstanding experience at Queenie's yesterday. As usual, Phillip's work behind the bar was exemplary. We drank both traditional cocktails like gin and tonic with Bombay sapphire and Mint Juleps, along with specialties he's perfected recently. Cocktails here are now equal to Paschals. I should mention, friends and I always sit in the bar area. Service is consistently attentive and informed. For appetizers, the apple sausage was good and the lobster cakes were delicate and complex, a perfect dish. These are far more interesting than the normal shrimp cocktail starter in a stylish steakhouse. Then Jake and his kitchen staff produced the highlight for us: a 28-oz ribeye we asked them to cook so we could split it. This beautiful cut was finished with a perfect encrusted sear, warm rare layers, and a cool rare center for all the flavor to show. The cook came to our table to explain the effect of preparing such a large cut; he was jazzed about the prospect and that's why we did it. It's fun to see the kitchen excited to try something. Jake and Phillip brought desert wine to sample and our meal was complete. It doesn't get any better than this in Denton. read more

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What a disappointment. I saved my first visit here for a special occasion-a birthday dinner with my Dad. He drove over an hour to take me to dinner here. We made reservations in advance. I can't really say whether the food was worth the hour and an half wait or not because we were so hungry and annoyed that we lost our appetite. Having worked in the service industry before I'm not usually one to complain but this was really bad service. It was so expensive too. Maybe if everything came out on time it would have been better. We had to request that one drink be comped for our wait time. There were no extra birthday treats like dessert (as is standard in upscale places like this). Very disappointing experience overall. I won't be returning. read more

I wish I could like this place. It was a cute place with a nice outdoor back patio, chill ambience, and nice servers. My husband had the blackened catfish but it was a tiny portion. I felt so bad for him. He ate all of it bc he was so hungry. Bread was grilled pieces of pita bread with some oil. My steak, the New York strip, utterly unedible. The top with black peppercorns was charred! The sides were rubbery fat, the middle was medium (I like medium rare) but chewy beyond belief, so chewy, I had to chew and spit. Ummmmbarrrasing! Out of the fourteen ounces, I got two tiny pieces I was able to swallow without having to get the heimlech maneuver done on me. Of course, first cut in, I needed a sawing fork to get through but I didn't want to complain; it was my first time my husband was able to take me on a dinner date in sooooo long. His choice. I didn't see even one side dish that looked interesting to me. I continued to eat the bread since I was not satisfied with my steak. I had the jalapeño cucumber margarita, which was interesting , ok, but no flavor of cucumber just spicy. Desert compliments of the chef was spicy something brittle but tasted bad like burned baking soda caramel crunch. I was soooo disappointed. I wish we had gone somewhere else. It was sooo expensive too considering the portion and quality. I don't mind spending the money but give me quality!! We came home and I had a bowl of cereal. It was depressing. read more

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Came here for the first time for a Sunday brunch. We had known about it in it's previous incarnation as an overpriced hamburger joint and we're looking forward to some steaks and other of Tim Love's signature dishes. However we discovered a limited brunch menu; OK, we decided to try it. Decor was nicely upscale, streamlined steakhouse, nice linens, etc. we were greeted by a pleasant hostess, and the service was very nice. Servers were helpful in explaining menu and various options. Brunch comes with a salad/salmon/toast points platter, served family style. We were a little upset to see the exact same size platter served to parties of two, with no offer of additional if we desired. Seems like you are penalized for being in a group. Of the various entrees, we decided on four different ones so we could all sample each other's. I had a pheasant confit hash, which was OK, but pheasant seemed more fried, a little crisped. Chicken fried quail was also adequate, but overlooked. Breading was dark to the point of being almost black. SOS was four small pieces of steak in a white gravy over toast. There were some peppers, but it lacked seasoning and portion control was too extreme. Final dish was a hamburger which arrived overdone. Waitress was pleasant and took plate to be redone, but instead of a priority re-fire, the dish took 15 minutes to reappear, and was well done yet again. (Had been requested medium, with specification pink with cool red center. We were told that they ran more rare here. ) At this point everyone else had finished their meals, so that person said never mind. We were given four donut holes for a desert, fresh but greasy. Waitress let us know that burger (never received) was comped, along with the mimosas, which we were under the impression were included in brunch. All-in-all, the meal was lackluster, even excluding the burger debacle. Would not recommend at this point. read more

The steak....like butter it melted in my mouth! We splurged on the tomahawk and split- heavily seasoned with a slight crunch coating that burst with flavor. Cocktails were different and delightful. Fell in love with their version Of the wedge- oh the lardons! How do I love thee? So why 4 starts and not 5? The chili chocolate cake was teensy tiny and dry to boot- lots of flavor but not up to par with the rest of our meal. So we will return but will opt for dessert elsewhere. Really a gem in the heart of Denton! read more

Everything was perfect. The food was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The brussel sprouts are amazing! We got the donut holes for dessert-so good! Try them, you will not be disappointed. My wife and I have been there for our last 2 anniversaries and we'll definitely keep up the tradition. Best food in Denton. read more

Hubby and I went to this lovely restaurant on 7/25/2018 to celebrate our 3rd anniversary. Made my reservations on Open Table and love that concept. We arrived for our reservation about 10 minutes early and there was no problem in being seated early. We had the dining room to ourselves for quite a while which was ok with us. Our server, Leneia (sp?) helped us greatly with both drink selections and dinner. She tried her hardest to get us to get dessert but we were way too stuffed. For cocktails we had: Queenie's Crown (me), Davy Crockett, & Sazerac (him). First Course: Blue Corn Catfish: 4 catfish fingers coated in blue cornmeal, fried and then topped with a smoked paprika aioli. Very nice flavor, just enough crisp. Also had the Elk & Foie Gras sliders with blueberry jam. We shared these and I must say the sliders were my favorite. Second Course: Wedge salad with butter lettuce rather than iceberg (butter lettuce is one of my favs). It had chili buttermilk dressing, lardons, and pepitas. It also had jalapeno slices but I gave those to K. He had the escarole with anchovy lime dressing and Grana Padano, kind of their version of Caesar salad. Main Course: I had the buffalo ribeye, his was a beef strip steak, sides to share were burnt carrots with goat cheese and crispy brussel sprouts. The steaks were cooked to perfection and the sides were excellent accompaniments to the steaks. The entire experience was very nice. Our server had a good sense of humor and was very helpful. When she found out it was our anniversary she took one of the menus and had it signed for us by the manager, chef de cuisine, herself and other staff. Best surprise was when she brought out complimentary champagne and a super sized sparkler to help us celebrate our day! This will definitely be a place for us to go to again both with and without a special reason read more

Beautiful atmosphere and food, and our server was excellent. We had one tiny problem with an order, but the staff helped us out and fixed it immediately. That's the only reason for the 4 instead of 5. We couldn't have asked for more for our anniversary dinner. Highly recommend it! read more

So disappointed!!! The steak was tough and tasteless, fish was over cooked.....butterscotch dessert was so salty we couldn't eat it. The only thing good was the martini at the bar. Tim Love You need to see what's going on there!! read more

Sorry guys. Really wanted to give a better review but just really can't. Place is a lot dirtier than it should be. Service was okay. Nothing amazing or special. Just an order taker. Asked about a few items on the menu and our server had no clue. Had an issue with a steak. Asked for a manager. Server walked over to manager, who looked over at us, took the steak off and never came to the table. Look. I didn't want a free steak that was over cooked. I wanted the steak I ordered cooked the way I wanted it. Geesh guys. Come on. Won't be back. read more

Excellent lunch spot in Denton! Our 3rd time - lunch served only on Fridays. My favorite is the prime rib w/whipped potatoes - a deal for $16! White tablecloths, rustic modern decor, & covid precautions evident. Our waiter this Fri Nov 13 was very professional, attentive & friendly. Also try Back Dough - Friday & Saturday evenings from 10 or 10:30p until sold out. read more

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