Katy Trail Ice House Outpost

First time here and I am definitely putting this place on my return to list. This is a great place to watch your favorite team, and bring a few friends. The food was great, and the margarita is strong! Our server was awesome, funny, and very knowledgeable. I will be back, meet you there!

Most expensive bar food ever. Was recommended this place by my hair stylist who is located nearby. After watching the renovations for months, decided to go early on a Saturday since I’d heard it got super busy. It wasn’t bad and we found parking and walked right to a table. Got our food quickly. I had heard it was a bit pricey and that was the truth! $16 for 6 nachos. Calling them nachos was a stretch, more like chips with toppings. My daughter got the Caesar salad which she liked. My husband got the Waygu slice plate and said it was the most grisly, unseasoned BBQ he had ever tasted. Same went for creamed corn and German mashed potatoes. Very disappointed and won’t be back. Not sure if food was better and less pricey before they renovated but it wasn’t great after. It is cute and the outdoor section seems fun but the food is not worth it.

Great environment! You can choose to eat indoor or outdoor. Great variety of food, too. You can also bring along your best friend, dogs are welcome. Definitely a lot of food. It is like 2 meals in one.

The place is beautiful—lots of outdoor space and trees all around. The food was good, at least what we got to try. We went with a group that included several kids (more than five between 6 and 8 years old), so we expected they’d be able to hang out and play, but that wasn’t really possible. Of course, with trees around, the kids tried to climb one, and a staff member told us WE’d be charged $10,000 if the TREE got damaged. I get that they want to avoid any risk of someone getting hurt and possibly suing them, but honestly, just asking us not to let the kids climb would’ve been enough. No need for scary threats. Later, the kids started playing (we were in a quiet, separate area with no other guests nearby), and again we were told off—this time because kids aren’t allowed to run at the restaurant. They were just playing hide-and-seek, not bothering anyone but us. Again, I get the safety concern, but as parents, we know kids will be kids—they can fall and bump into things anywhere. In the end, we left after just having the starters (which were really good, by the way). The place is lovely, and the food might be great, but it’s definitely NOT kid-friendly for children between 3 and 12—especially kids who like to run around, play, and have fun without screens.

I thoroughly appreciated this much-needed break, and this venue proved to be the ideal location to unwind. Our entire group had a wonderful time. My beef fajita quesadilla was expertly prepared to my exact specifications. Given that everyone's meals were completely finished, it's clear that everyone thoroughly enjoyed their dining experience. Our attentive waitress struck the perfect balance, allowing us to enjoy our evening without interruptions while ensuring our drinks were always refilled. This establishment is undoubtedly an excellent choice for watching sports and socializing in a pleasant atmosphere.

Walked in here on a Saturday at noon and the place was super busy. I think there was a party there. We sat at the bar. Got really good service here. Got the brisket queso and chips to start. They came out in minutes. We got the Texas select NA beer and this is the only NA beer they have on selection. It was good. I got the breakfast tacos. They were really good. I got them with brisket and it was a nice smoke flavor. My husband got the 2 meat brisket and sausage plate. The brisket on the plate was heavy on the fat. It was good, just could have been meatier. The Cole slaw was so good, very tangy. The charro beans were hot and really good but it was just too much food. All in all the service was so good and so fast I was impressed. If you sit at the bar you will feel the cold air everytime someone walks in so be advised. Good music. Great lighting and everyone was friendly. Parking was ample. Restrooms were clean and well stocked. We will return.

Service is absolute night and day compared to the uptown location. Uptown location servers don’t care at all. That location can afford to not care because of how good the location and physical space is. This Outpost location either has a better management team or just got lucky with better employees….or both. My only criticism is how loud the patio is with the fans on. You can’t hear music or even people at your own table. I always enjoy the music Katy Trail plays and would enjoy hearing it when fans are on. It would be like sitting next to your washing machine while you’re trying to enjoy dinner and drinks. Please please please come up with a better solution. Best of luck.

Daughter and I had the Ice House nachos. Not bad. Little on the pricey side. Dark and noisy even mid-afternoon. Parking is in a strip shopping center. Had to circle though a few times to find a parking spot and it wasn't even a prime dining time.

The thing I like about this place, and that makes it a destination worth investigating is the MASSIVE patio. It's kind of magical! It just goes on and on with twinkle lights in the trees and a courtyard and a raised deck. I tried a sangria, which was good - ice cold and not too sweet. The large scale of the place makes it ideal for meeting up with big groups. Service was slow - waitresses were busy with other customers. I had a little trouble chasing someone down so that I could pay at the end of the night.

Sat at the bar and expected attentive customer service experience. I had to ask for everything...drinks, setups, etc. even with 3 people working behind the bar! I physically had to get up, walk to the end of the bar and ask for everything! Terlingua Pride burger was good, Fries were phenomenal! Pretty disappointed

First and foremost the only reason they are getting 2 stars was because I can't fault their service. The guy who took my order was pleasant and so was the bartender when I picked up my order. Downhill from there. I remembered back months ago having a brisket sandwich with friends on the patio. I was in the area, an area I'm in often, and decided to grab a couple of brisket sandwiches, two tater tot orders and one French fries order, my youngest son lives on fries. The portions were large on the tots and fries. I wish I would have known, there was no need to buy two. However, my sons and I started eating the tots and the fries and after a few we all decided they were dry, cold, and probably the worst tots and fries we've ever had. The brisket sandwiches were just ok. I spent $68 on 2 brisket sandwiches and tots and fries we threw in the trash. It took me three tries through the day to finish the brisket sandwich. My son wouldn't even touch his. I've never felt so guilty in literally throwing away $68 in the trash. This really bothered me. Needless to say, I will not be going back. I already felt like money was seriously wasted.

Mice are all over the outdoor patio. Told employees who said they would inform the manager but never did. Very gross.

Ashton and Belen are some of my favorite bartenders of all time. I love seeing them on every occasion whether it's after work or on my day off I know they will take care of me. Always great service with them!!!!

We wanted a place for a snack and to wind down. This place has a really cool vibe once you actually find the entry. They are doing renovations which look like will make the place even better. The venison chili was excellent. Seriously so good. And no beans, which is awesome!! The chili comes with fritos which was a nice surprise. The loaded fries were disappointing. The amount of toppings was very generous. So they looked promising. Unfortunately the fries were soggy and tasted like old grease.

This place had a great vibe! Perfect place for a happy hour. They handled our big, crazy party very well and were good with us checking on us frequently. The food was sooo good. I had to order the brisket fajita salad because it just looked so good when my coworker ordered it. All the other people said their food was amazing as well from the cheeseburgers to the cheese fries to the queso. The drinks were great and strong too! The beer-rita was my fav! Wish I got some pictures.

Not for us. Server was good, food good, noisy dingy. Should have set in the outdoor area. Great place for big outside gatherings.

I love Katy Ice House--whenever I can actually get in! The vibes are great, especially for a casual hangout. Because the place is so big, service can be a bit slow at times, but the food and drinks are solid. Nothing over-the-top, but it's consistently a fun, laid-back spot to spend time with friends.

I love Katy Trail Ice House Outpost! The beer is extra cold & the food is fresh! Everything I've had there I'm blown away. I really struggle to decide what to get because it's all so good, even the salad. The fries are a must! The one downside of the menu is they need more dessert options. Our service has always been good & if we can't find a table outside but find one later they've been very accommodating to us moving. I can't wait to see what everything looks like once they're done with the renovation! If you go on a game day, be patient & flexible. It's a great place to enjoy good company, good food & good beer! Can't go wrong coming here!

While we've enjoyed drinks outside at the original Katy Trail Ice House, this was our first time at the Outpost and trying their food. We found it to be a great experience. My husband and I ordered and shared several things to try a variety of items. We started with a cup of the venison chili. It had great flavor and we loved how it was served with Fritos. We then enjoyed the 3 Meat Combo Plate and selected the Chopped Wagyu Brisket, Sliced Turkey and Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage. Let's just say there wasn't anything leftover to take home as we enjoyed it all. We were struggling to pick a favorite out of everything we ordered. The meat was tender and the turkey had great flavor. I found I didn't want or need to use the provided BBQ sauce as I was enjoying the meat on its own. The Sausage had great flavor and didn't pack too much heat for me. I really liked the chopped brisket vs. sliced. The platter came with coleslaw and beans. We found the chopped brisket in the beans was great together and eating with a spoon! We loved the coleslaw. It had a creamy look to the dressing, yet with a tang of vinegar to give it great flavor. We sat outside on a sunny 80 degree day with no humidity. There was good shade and they have fans with misters when it is hot and heaters when it is cooler. You'll find TVs all around and there was plenty of football to take in. They have an indoor seating area as well and found on a nice day, we all wanted to be outside. They are currently adding on to their outdoor seating area so there will be more room for us to enjoy for future visits! Service was great and it appeared to be a team concept working our area, taking orders, checking in on us and running food. It was efficient.

Last night was the first time we visited since the expansion of the outdoor patio areas and I have to say it looks beautiful. The food was great as always. Our server was wonderful and pleasant. The only thing I might recommend is getting those spinning mylar things to keep away the flies they're cheap and they work great I have several at my home that I use when I serve out on my patio.

I went here one weekday for a happy hour and we sat outside on the patio. It is currently under construction but is a cool place with a nice vibe. I was drinking Jameson which is $9.95 each, which is pretty standard. The service was okay, decently quick. My review is based mainly regarding the food itself. I got the Hangover Burger $15.95 which is a double cheeseburger (1/4 in patties) with some kind of special sauce. I got an egg on it which was $2.00 upcharge. Not sure why it is called this as it does not come with the egg or even bacon. It was a very generic/bland burger that is not worth the money to me. I got onion rings for my side which were 3 very large rings but they lacked flavor and the onion pulled out on the first bite so the breading did not stick to them at all. Great place to drink but I will pass on eating here.

Loved our food here. We got queso for the table, which came with brisket, guac, sour cream, salsa (maybe more that I'm forgetting?). The queso itself was decent, but the toppings made it a great appetizer for the table. Just wish we'd had access to spoons to share everything out to our plates, because no one wants the four year old double-dipping. I got the Mushroom Swiss Avocado burger with pepperjack instead of swiss and charro beans as a side. Super filling and delicious. Definitely more of a smashburger style taste. I love all burgers, so I wasn't complaining. Loved it and will be back for it. Just wish the menus hadn't been sticky and they'd had some spoons instead of just forks on the table. We did enjoy the nice shady patio.

Looked up what time food is stopped being served and it said at 2am we were there at 12am the bartender told us we could only order drinks if food is not being served at a certain time you would think it would be put somewhere on the website or on menu .

Me and my partner both got incredibly sick from the food we had here last night. I had brisket tacos and he had chicken tacos. Something had to have been expired.

Awesome place after work or just hang out to watch the games on the road sound on! Great food and the crowd are friendly which includes the service staff and bartender. They do have vegan choices. Will definitely come back to the next game! #let'sgoMavs.

Loved the atmosphere. Great place to meet up with friends, family or coworkers. Food was nothing spectacular. To be specific we ordered the chips, guacamole, queso and jalepeno caps for appetizers. The guacamole and queso were below par for the Dallas area. Bland at best. The jalepeno caps (deep fried jalepeno slices) with ranch were much better but still a 5/10. Since it was a Friday night we decided I try the 3 meat BBQ plate special. We chose lean brisket and smoked turkey. The brisket was moist and flavorful. The smoked turkey was also moist and flavorful but has a heavy pepper rub on the outside that many would find too spicy. Space was loud and dark so it is a bit more difficult for older patrons to hear or see. They are doing some remodeling on the space. Parking can be challenging so be ready to curb drop this who need assistance walking. Overall enjoyed our visit.

Drinks and food are really good, service is always friendly, and the atmosphere is very laid back. A little pricey but worth it.

Been here several times to meet up with friends! Always worth the meet and greet. You can sit inside or outside. Both are nice since the outside is shaded by trees. It's still Texas so you be the judge. They do have lots of water misters!! One of my issues with this place is the parking. The parking is limited and the parking lot has been torn up for some time. My understanding is that Katy Trail is expanding. They do have valet parking. Also, If you don't pay attention this establishment has the custom of adding 20% to the tab!!! This is regardless of the number of people in your group. This tab could end up costing a lot more then you expected! Everyone has to make money..... but I think the way of how they represent/present the bill is deceptive. 20% is more then fair for the work the servers and bartenders do. This I agree with! I think the idea of being "told" I have to pay 20% is off putting. I give it willingly, its one of those catch 22 things. FYI: You have to present a card up front. Otherwise, you don't eat or drink. Period!! You can pay cash at the end of your visit. However, you still gotta supply them a debt card. Or have a friend sponsor you.... Hahaha Also, I suggest getting everything on the side regarding the cardiac fries. Otherwise, it's a hot soggy, wet mess! May 2023

Went to have a dinner and a few cocktails on a Sunday night before starting off the work week. Although this really not their fault, half of Plano decided to bring their kids, so I felt like I was drinking at day care. Service was horrible, we saw our waitress once and I had to go to the bar and get my own drinks. Causual observation was that the waitstaff was all trainees since most of them were standing around like deer caught in headlights. Used to love going to hang out there, but time for this adult to find a new watering hole.

I'm a regular at KT Outpost for a reason - the service is always great, the margaritas are always frozen perfection, and the cheese fries are (usually) always cheesy goodness. First things first, drinks are expensive. Don't be tricked - you can get a smaller size of the margarita (small and medium; large is their go to size when you order) and maybe even beer. I think a large margarita is now $18 so, there's that. When it comes to the food, it's typically pretty good. The cheese fries are amazing and MASSIVE (even with four people eating these as an appetizer, I have yet to finish the dish) and only once were they undercooked. My husband used to get the BBQ (sausage and ribs) but the quality has gone down a bit do he has since branched out. Note - the jalapeño cheddar sausage is SPICY. You've been warned. I'm a fan of the Jr Cheeseburger (not just for kids!) as it's the perfect size for little old me. I'm not a big multi-patty fan so this fits the bill. The tots are nice and crunchy on the outside but soft inside, the coney dog is good as-is the market fajita salad. Basically, the food is good but won't be earning a Michelin star anytime soon. It's a great place to watch a game or sit on the patio when the weather is nice. Even when it's hot, they have ample fans and when it's cold, heaters and blankets. A fun place to hang out with friends or grab a quick bite.

What a worthless excuse for a so called sports bar. Not a fan of we're only going to show the cowboys. Like everyone that comes to your establishment is a cowboy fan. You have 15-20 TVs and half the bar is empty but you tell me all TVs are on the cowboys. You all are short sighted.

Katy trail ice house is a favorite of ours to visit for the great vibes, outdoor picnic tables and games we can watch on screen. Food is also pretty good, definitely on the more bar food side than healthy options, but hey thats the point! Will be back. Sometimes there is a wait if you come at a busy hour , especially with parking / valet etc so plan ahead.

I've been there 5-10 times and I just don't understand why they can't provide decent service. They rotate staff almost weekly. The girls are doing their best, but can't service all the tables in a timely manner. The main Katy Trail doesn't have this problem. What are you going to do when the expansion is done? Katy Trail Main Management needs to address this issue!!

Place is terrible. Can't order a drink from the bar. Can't tab out at the bar. Waited 30 mins plus for my tab so I finally went to the bar. The bar tender was rude acting like it was the end of the world I was even asking her. Absolutely insane. If I could give it a 0 I would. I can think of 40 other places I'd rather go

Not a place that I would recommend going. The space itself is cool. But also an overdone theme in the DFW metroplex. The food wasn't any better than microwaving it at home. We purchased the brisket nachos that came with maybe five or six chips. The experience is something you could replicate at home with friends in your backyard, and have better food and not have to hold up a neon sign that says "we would like to order now". Expect to wait a long time to be served. There is no host and people often get served out of the order in which they arrive. A few people sitting near us noticed this and left. Instead of waiting I went inside to order and asked if I could bring my food and drink outside and was met with an unfriendly and hostile tone "you have a server outside" in fact we didn't that is why I came in. A Jon Taffer Special.

This place is awesome! Love all the trees and lights and all the different spaces inside and out. And the fans and misters keep things very comfortable. We had a group of about 25 for my husband's birthday and the service was absolutely amazing. The waitress was unbelievably attentive and the drinks and food came SO fast. And the home made BBQ is excellent (but get it while it lasts). Everyone had a great time. We will be back very soon!

I went here to watch the game, and enjoy a hot dog, steak salad, oion rings, and fries. I got a bar seat, since it was so packed. The hot dog had chilli which was good, and the onion rings were huge, except it was kind of doughy. The steak salad was good, but I hadn't expect the bitterness, it was different, but not bad. All the drinks were good, and the bloody mary was spicy. I would definitely recommend this place.

Absolutely loved this place! Such a fun patio, amazing drinks, and the tuna salad was delish!

We did not know what to expect on our visit to Katy Trail Outpost. Here's what you need to know: It's a bar that has good, not a restaurant with a bar. The place is not what I consider kid-friendly (notwithstanding the fact I don't like loud, crowded, drunk, and raucous when I go out for a meal). The j place is huge on the inside, yet parking is congested. It's seat-yourself. Our server had a terrible & apathetic attitude. The menu did not state that the chili dog came with fries, therefore not giving me an opportunity to request something else. When she brought it & I questioned this, she said, "that's the only way it comes." When I asked for a separate plate to discard the fries, she tossed it on the table. The onion rings are sliced so wide as to be impossible to actually cook through. I can't rate the chili dog because I refused to eat it after the server's attitude problem. We did speak to the manager, and he was very accommodating, apologetic, and understanding. That is the only reason I'm giving them four stars. We will give them another chance, but it will definitely be during a non-football time.

A great casual bar that has both outside and indoor seating, and dog friendly (outside seating). The staff is nice and attentive. When the weather is right, we enjoy coming here to enjoy a few drinks and appetizers with our dog. This location is set up differently then the uptown location, but both are quite enjoyable. This location is nice... that if you're hungry afterwards it is near several good restaurants, including Meso Maya and Pie Tap.

Great place to watch football and sports games. Great bar food! Lots of TVs! Pretty reasonable prices. Nice patio

Hit this place on a mid afternoon Monday. Lively with good tunes. Plenty of seats both inside and out. Tried a couple different microbrews done in Texas and both were served very cold and very quickly. Also added queso nacho app dealio and we'd order that again too. Service was attentive without being obtrusive and there was plenty of free lot parking.

First the good, the two items we ordered were brought out in a timely manner , the burger was hot, juicy and delicious. The mkt fajita salad was flavorful with crisp veggies, I mixed ranch and salsa for a dressing. The salsa was spectacular. The dog friendly patio was a nice change for us. The bad, one of the dog owners let the dog take a dump on the front entrance of the place. Please be a responsible pet owner and clean up after your dog. No one else should have to. The unacceptable, when we walked in we told the bartender about this. Apparently they couldn't be bothered to have someone clean it up. As we left it was smeared all over the welcome mats

Great spot. We take enjoyed our time. It's casual with classic American food and good beer.

Our favorite local bar! Perfect place to watch sports with a big group of friends. Great food and vibes.

Loved the outdoor seating and proximity to Katy Trail! Glad my friends took me here during my short trip to Dallas. I got the shiner brat and a beer and I was very happy with both! Service was overall pretty good on a very busy night. Will definitely need to come back here next time I'm in Dallas!

Place is great, nice outdoor yard to enjoy your experience, food is great, the one thing that caught me off guard was the price of their frozen margaritas, they are $18.00 each. You would think they would be made with high end tequila like patrone but it's not... The liquor section of their menu has no prices, so be aware you're gonna pay up...

Overpriced Crappy food Poor service Avoid for certain. Also they have construction going on all around the place. Little to comparing available at lunch time . Place is a mess .

After two years.... I must admit that on this beautiful Tuesday night, I was greeted with the kindest most welcoming energy. It wasn't super packed, but our server Sydney and the manager TJ have gone above and beyond to make our experience memorable. I will be coming back, and I encourage others too as well!!

Quite default but if you're looking for a place to hang, drink beers, watch games, it's a dece spot. True rating 3.5 but can't flex up to the 4 unfortunately. I went with the Patty Melt. I'm a sucker for a good Patty Melt and simply can't resist. This was a fine Patty Melt. Friend went with the brisket quesadilla and seemed pretty disappointed. Stay away from chips and salsa, one of the all-time worst salsas I've seen. Unacceptable for any Texas establishment trying to be acceptable. Getting a big ole cold beerski at the Outpost though, much obliged

Wasn't too thrilled with the brisket quesadillas, but their brisket grilled cheese was amazing! Service could have been better. It took a while to get drinks or food. I got their chili to-go and it was amazing as it always is. I love that we can bring the dog, sit outside, watch tv and listen to good music.

Food and service were good but this place is way too loud to have dinner conversations in a group. We had a party of 12 outside. Requested music to be turned down and request was firmly denied.

Ambiance is great and service was good. But the food was terrible and so were the house margaritas on the rocks. We ordered nachos with fajita chicken and beef. We literally got 6 chips with one chunk of chicken on 3 of the chips and one chunk of beef on each of other 3 chips. Served with a scoop of guacamole and sour cream and a few jalapeños and salsa for $16. And they had no flavor. The margaritas were very watery and bitter. Pretty patio but too bad.

The service is pretty good for how crowded it gets. But, frequently food orders are mixed up, waiters come by trying to deliver food that is not yours, and your food is typically cold by the time you get it. The prices are beyond ridiculous. I think my plain burger with Tator Tots was $25, and each glass of Yiengling was $7.00+. Three Beers and a burger is over $50 before tip. It's just not that good, this is not Chamberlain's. It should be a more affordable neighborhood hangout.

$13 for a ranch water is I used to love coming here but last night I had their brisket and sausage and it was awful. Couldn't even finish it. $80 for subpar bbq and overpriced ranch waters. Never going back. Go to Oak'd in Addison instead. Better food. Better vibe. Better prices.

Enjoyed the patio on a Monday afternoon for drinks only. Vibe was super chill, not crowded at all.

The wait was an hour on a Saturday afternoon. It was expected and the wait didn't seem long at all with a nice walk and chilling in the waiting area. The option to eat at the food truck area is convenient but we held out to be seated. The service was friendly and fast. We ordered drinks and food and felt the order had just been put in and were immediately taken care of. It made the hour wait worth it. The food was so good to, it's an easy simple menu but for what it's worth we had to try what they are known for (BBQ) and it was delicious. The brisket was flavorful and the sides were a nice touch. My favorite was the charro beans. The coleslaw was more on the vinegar side than Mayo. I know many people differ in this but I liked the picked taste. My salad wasn't so much great on the choice of greens (iceberg mix) but the cheese and fajita made it 10x better. I can't wait to go back and try something else