The Funky Door Bistro & Wine Room

I went to Funky Door with my boyfriend for our anniversary, and it was nothing short of amazing! Our server was Elizabeth and she was great at providing descriptions and recommendations of all the drinks and food items. She was very friendly and quick with service! I got the butternut chicken gnocchi and it was so delicious!! My boyfriend got a cajun pasta which was also super savory and tasty (I ate off his plate too) we both shared the cheesy garlic bread which came with three sauces, pesto, tomato basil I think, and this tasty butter sauce, all incredibly good. We both also got dessert, the cheesecake funky door style and the Bourbon chocolate cake! I have to say though, the bourbon chocolate cake was absolutely incredible, literally melts in your mouth and rich in flavor with the toffee sauce add in!! The atmosphere was very romantic and sweet, there was a small band playing who were very funny and interactive. Overall 10/10 experience!! Highly recommend and will be coming back for more special events! (I only got a picture of the garlic bread because we absolutely devoured the rest of the food LOL)

Celebrated New Year’s Eve with a large group of coworkers at the Funky Door last night. The drinks were on point but they must’ve been short staffed because the service was lacking. Everything we ordered took a long time for it to come to the table and the servers weren’t coming to ask if we needed more to drink. Food was tasty and they had live music. The singer had a great voice and we enjoyed listening to her. Overall it was an enjoyable experience and atmosphere.

We had the best brunch on Saturday! We got to try the brand new brunch menu and it was fantastic. The food was fabulous, the drinks were delicious, and our server Mason was very friendly and attentive! Will definitely be back on the next trip to Lubbock. 👏🏼

Always a great time at The Funky Door. Had a great valentines lunch with my wife. Always find some unique food. The pics are a little late we ate it all already. The truffle flight was the perfect valentine’s chocolate.

We went here last night and it was the worst experience I’ve ever had at a steakhouse. We went for our anniversary dinner after seeing the review & recommendations & let me tell you these reviews are not the truth. The steak me and my husband got tasted and looked like it came out of a frozen box. Didn’t look fresh nor was it juicy like a steak should be. The mashed potatoes also tasted like they came from a box. The server took forever to take our order. Save your money & go to another chain steakhouse or somewhere else in town! We left and my steak wasn’t even finished & had to go to get food elsewhere. So much steak was not even edible , & mind you we went at 4:30 when there was nobody there.

My husband and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary this evening at The Funky Door, and from the moment we walk in the service was amazing. The food outstanding (best we’ve had in Lubbock so far), our server was attentive and made several recommendations for entries. The cheese stick appetizer was incredible. I had the pork ribeye and it was so tender and my husband had the lobster Mac & cheese and said there was a ton of lobster in it. My only regret is that we didn’t save room for dessert!

Fantastic Food and service! We love the Funky Door!!

Nice and attentive staff. Bartender Blane (spelling?) was super great. Food was superb and the wine selection is also superb. 10/10 would recommend

Great service! Eclectic interior with a superb wine list. Limited menu with very adventurous options

This place is cute, inviting, and has a nice mix of classy and laid-back for the decor and ambiance. Our server was attentive, friendly, and helpful! But that's about the end of the good things... The food was WAY over-salted for two of three orders (chicken pot pie soup, fries on the side of a sandwich), and the "marinara" with our appetizer was like a weird tomato soup... Dressing for a pear and goat cheese salad was quite sugary; shoulda just left it with the balsamic. If you're going here to drink, you're probably gonna have a lovely time. If you care about food, move on; there's better options in Lubbock for the price.

Fancy. We were out of town guests. The wait was a 1/2 hour because we didn't make reservations on a Game Day. I wouldn't think you'd need to with bars available. Football doesn't exactly scream "Wine!" Anyway the food was good but pricey and late coming out so we he had to cue our waitress that we needed it to go who obliged. So out of 90 minutes we planned to spend there, we had less than half because of poor planning on us and a busy Saturday. The shrimp n grits plate was good but pricey. And we loved our waitress who sped up the kitchen to deliver our meals to go.

The drinks were on point and the live music was great. Service was lacking but I think they were short staffed. Overall we had a nice experience.

Had reserved a table for five but I didn't know I had reserved it on the patio. Got a call from the restaurant letting me know and they fixed us up for an upstairs table. We were greeted right away and sat promptly. Had the Caesar salad and tenderloin. Caesar had good flavor but had too much dressing. Steak was cooked perfectly and was delicious. I do however have a problem being asked to cut into my steak in front of the server. Be proud and confident in your food! Not a big deal but at a nice place like this I don't expect that. No problem splitting the check which was nice. All in all a great meal and will be back and would recommend.

This is the place to take your friends from out of town! Ambiance is fancy, service is always good, and there are a lot of higher end options here. Despite the amazing ambiance, the food hits way above its weigh at the price point. The funky smash burger with colby jack comes highly recommended with the option for truffle fries (which have a strong and fragrant taste). The fondue is always a welcome addition for those who haven't tried it as well!

The location itself was beautiful! Very modern very elegant. This is one of my top five rated places in Lubbock thus far. The chicken and waffles were amazing. My Husband's breakfast burger was divine. 10 out of 10 on both the service was great. We had a super sweet waitress. We did also order the funky door fondue. It was good, but it is a lot for two people. Next time we will be requesting to take the leftovers home. They have a great whiskey selection with top whiskeys. Along with the great wine collection. I highly recommend this place and will be back to try other entrées.

I've been here multiple times, but recently, the service has gotten worse. The food is good, but always check your bill. They will charge you a higher price than what the menu says. I had to argue the bill and then the individual who gave me the bill says that they would bill me again. But they said they may not be able to refund me. This means they charged me two separate receipts (one of which had the higher price). She then said she might not be able to refund me, to which blew my mind. The food is tasty, but be careful with pricing. Also, the food will take a long time to get to you.

I didn't get pictures of the rest of my family's meals but everyone loved what they had. We were fortunate to get a table for Easter Sunday brunch. This pear and pecan salad was delicious and beautiful. You can't see the goat cheese, but it's under the pear and it's fabulous. Loved the drinks that were light and refreshing. One is called the brunch punch.

Reservation system online lets you pick location floor or mezzanine or porch... They will not honor it so no sense in making one online.. if you sit on bottom level while Music is playing it is too loud during dining could talk with friends or hear waiter probably why he got the order wrong. They dont need a 5 piece band the place is too small for that. If I ever go there again If they cannot seat me in the Mezzanine i will go else where if the band is playing.. Food is really good... all staff said Im sorry there is nothing we can do but i looked up and there were several tables open in the mezzanine....

This place is awesome. We went in for lunch. We enjoyed the food, the server was friendly and the place has a really cool look to it. Had the sampler as an appetizer, it was a very unique take on some very traditional appetizers which were all outstanding.

First of all the staff was friendly helpful and the locals were kind too. I was just passing through and this was one of the few resy partnered restaurants around for the Amex platinum bennifit so decided what the hell. Walked to my surprise live country music on a Monday. Apparently they have music every Monday and it was insanely good. Wish I could remember the guys name that was playing to give him a shout out. I had the filet cooked medium, it was seared and cooked to perfection living up to the Texas steak hype. When I asked to sub the seasonal veg out they obliged with a side salad, when they brought my food out they brought the seasonal veg and said that the salad I had ordered was out but they would be happy to bring me a Cesar or any other side of my choice. This gesture was much appreciated, seasonal veg turned out to be incredible just like all the other food. The wine selection is massive but not intimidating because the staff advised and even allowed me to try a couple before finalizing my decision, for a 15$ glass I appreciated this too. To cap it off an espresso martini that they flamed like a creme brulee. Over all was a little apprehensive due to the name but the atmosphere, crazy staircase and architecture mixed with the service/vibes and the quality of the food earned this local favorite a 5/5. Well done. I'd give it a 6 if I could because they went out of their way to make this Alabama guy feel at home.

So while I still like to visit the funky door for special occasions, recently I've noticed that they have gone a little down hill. You can still find amazing dishes, however the ambiance is definitely diminishing. For example, I went there for brunch on my birthday within the time their website claimed there would be a live jazz band during brunch. There was no live music that day and it wasn't even brought up in our reservation or by any of the staff. It's just disappointing to make a reservation for a specific event, while paying top dollar for the meal. Not sure if I would recommend at this point, especially for special occasions.

Came by here after visiting our child at TTU. Reviews were good and we were hopeful as we haven't found our " Go To" place in Lubbock. Parking lot was big, and front of restaurant was fine, although being called Funky Door, I would have thought the actual front door would have been a little more "Funky" Upon entering, I had a good feeling about this place. It looked cool, they had a performer warming up on stage, the staff were very friendly and the place had a good vibe! The decor of the place was just awesome, it kind of looked out of place for Lubbock but was outstanding! Although, with the name "Funky Door" every door in the restaurant should have been "Funky" We were attended to promptly and our server was so nice! They didn't have the sour beer I wanted but had a suitable replacement. We ordered the burger, the smoked tacos and a bowl of their steak soup/stew... all were fantastic! The musician on stage was great and not overly loud.... I'm so glad we found this place and will be back here whenever we visit....

Service was extremely slow due to understaffing. The fondue was served cold. Worst part was 3.5% service charge added to bill and not disclose before and not listed on the menu. Overall not worth the cost. Definitely will not be returning.

Our service was great. Seated appropriately, Friday night about 9 PM. Music was great, a little loud, but still it was good. Food was mediocre at best. Not sure how all the great reviews, but they did not have the fondue artichoke, and they had one nonalcoholic beer in the entire place. I know that's not for everybody but still it's 2025, you would think a place that upscale with those types of reviews would have at least more than one beer available. I'm not talking if they had one selection, they actually had one nonalcoholic beer on a Friday night. Great ambience, was not impressed with the food, we ended up eating our appetizers and went somewhere else for dinner.

We're here for A TTU tour and we're recommended this restaurant by a friend. We were pleasantly surprised to have live music by Will Banister which really was a treat. We arrived on a Monday wtiyhiru a reservation and were seated quickly. We started with the Funky Fries which were just meh. They loaded waffle fries and had so many toppings. The Cajun pasta was delicious. One person and a burger and then another lobster Mac and cheese. The lobster Mac was cold so it was sent back and by the time the next one came, most of the table was done. That was a bummer to spend $32 on a meal and basically take it to go. We were surprised to find this in Lubbock and the name made us think it was going to be a little more casual but it's a really nice ambience. I never caught our servers name, but the service was great.

The atmosphere is nice for a date or friend group. The service was good, a little slow at times but still okay. The wine was great. My husband got beer and he says it was good as well. The burgers were delicious. Only complaints is that the upstairs seating as people walked by you could feel your table shake with every step they took. The desserts weren't that good either. The crème brûlée topping could been fired more to have that warm top coat that should have a nice crust. I think having the huge strawberry on top of it caused it to be a soft top. My husband got the plain cheese cake and he said it was dry. We liked everything enough to go again in the future, we will just get a different desert and request downstairs seating.

This just might be our new go-to spot! My fiancé operates on a late night shift & we're always looking for places to dine late at night. Glad we found The Funky Door!! Walking in, we were already excited hearing the live music, my exact words were, "I love this place," and we didn't even sit to eat yet! Hah! After being sat, Sebastian was wonderful. Excellent service! And the food, we were more than happy with. We got their sampler & a salad to start, then a burger & steak as our meal. Great, great place & look forward to being back! Oh yes! And the wine. Found what I needed!

Price is way out of line$$$$$$$. I can't even enjoy going there. I suppose it has ambiance but all that doesn't make me want to spend so much on a meal.

Who would think in Lubbock ..visiting my kid at TT went looking for a place ..this place is a home run ..definitely a nice place

The artichoke fondue was not that great. The Burger could've had more flavor. For the price, not worth it but all around everyone was very nice

I've always enjoyed the funky door. This most recent trip we had the spinach and artichoke fondue, the katsu fried chicken sandwich and the smash burger. I was blown away by everything. How the chicken was crispy yet not greasy. The jalapeño bun on the burger was soft and delicious. And of course the fondue is always amazing. The staff was also professional like always. Can't wait to go back!

Wow! What a wonderful surprise. Good was amazing. Gavin was our waiter and was phenomenal! Thanks Gavin for a great time. Six of us celebrated a birthday, and we all got something different. Everything was excellent! Loved the ambiance.

The fondue with the add ons (steak, shrimp, and mushrooms) was absolutely delicious! But the winner was our server, Scout. She did a fantastic job of helping us newbies out.

We came to The FunkyDoor with my clients. The service was excellent and so was the food. I wasn't expecting too much as they also have live entertainment and from experience, it's tough for an established to do both. I ordered the pork ribeye. It was cooked perfectly and tender. So tasty with grilled asparagus and smashed red potatoes! They had live acoustic music the evening we went and it was not too loud that we were all about to enjoy our conversations.

We had company come to town and we wanted to show off the best place in Lubbock. The Funky Door did not disappoint.. our guest were in love and the food is amazing!!! The staff is always wonderful.. thank You funky for making our night special and fun!

The fondue is to die for! It is known for its funky door which is pretty funky but the food and ambience is absolutely not funky it's so enjoyable!

We stopped in for drinks, I had the Peartini and it was delicious! There was live music and she was very talented! The service was good as well!

Pros: *Fun "upscale" vibe especially for Lubbock *Cool decor with pretty wine tower/cellar *A live country western singer *Good service, timely *clean bathrooms Cons: *Singer super loud so hard to hear over the music which gets annoying after awhile when you're trying to have conversations. *Food is just "okay" - got the salmon it was tough/over done. Tough steak bits on top of lobster Mac which was an odd combo. *Wine selection could def be better. They were out of one listed and the italian one I chose was just not good. Opted for another Malbec same thing. Husband got a Pinot Noir and that tasted like grape juice. *Several bdays going on around the restaurant, our table had one too...We brought in a cake our waitress knew we had a bday girl at the table - even requested a song from the singer since he was doing shout outs for the other 2 parties. Not a mention not a word so that felt disappointing and fell flat. Would I go back again...maybe

This place was great. The service was excellent. The food was excellent. I have no complaints at all. The waitress was very knowledgeable on the menu and gave great recommendations when asked. The atmosphere and ambience was perfect for an intimate dinner. I really enjoyed the experience. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and would come back if I ever come to Lubbock again.

I hear about this place every time I'm in town for work- decided to give it a try! Cute little date night, or celebratory ambiance! The deign/ layout is pretty cool. You had your high top tables (upstairs), low top tables (downstairs), and a bar the was POPPIN!! It was a pretty busy evening, but our waitress was very attentive and answered any questions we had! They had live music, which was probably the only "funky" thing about this place! I got a wine connoisseur flight ($28) A little overpriced for what was given, and of course it's the only thing I took a picture of. Now to my favorite part, food! We ordered the Funky Door Fondue with sautéed chicken, croutons, mushrooms, pretzels, and corn dogs. Corn dogs in cheese is a weird combo, but the mushrooms?!?! THANKING THE FLAVOR GODS The desert was out of this world amazing!!! If you've even the slightest interest in the creme brûlée, do it!!!!

Several of my friend and I went here to eat dinner and have some drinks. We walked in and the hostess stated they could not accommodate our party! I asked why but she did not have a reason. I could only assume we didn't fit the high class criteria!

Food was fabulous with generous portions. We had the caprese salad and the Cajun pasta for the starter and main course. Although the salad could have used more basil the pasta had a lovely blackened sauce and great sausage. But the crème brûlée was mind blowing. The incredibly rich, buttery taste of the cream was a delight that the perfect sugar crust only made more amazing. The restaurant has a lovely ambiance with an impressive wine tower that connects the two inside levels. The patio looked tempting but it was a cold and blustery day and we cuddled up to the fireplace. Service was great and kudos to Hannah for making the fireplace work!

Deliciousness. Wow. Great menu, great wine selection. Service was very good. Not anything that knocked my socks off, but very good. I knock off one star bc it is verrrrry pricey and so I expected service that WOULD knock my socks off and make the evening perfect. Also, it's verrrrry loud when they have live music. Too loud- we had a hard time talking and hearing each other. Will we be back? For a special occasion, most likely!

Walked in to live country music, a great atmosphere and friendly bartenders ready to take my order. Great vibes all the way around! Found out later that it was Will Banister playing, what a great and talented artist! Drinks: Had the Invictus, and it was sensational. An Avion Reposado with lime, agave, plum, roasted jalapeño and lavender bitters. If you like spicy, this is worth trying! Food: The kabobs were wonderful and came with a nice horseradish sauce. The side of okra could have been cooked a little less but still delicious. Overall wonderful food and service from a new spot I found in Lubbock. Would definitely come back. Happy yelping! MLA

They ran out of multiple meals by 6:30 on a Friday night. From ordering to drinks it was 20 mins of waiting. The apps took 30 mins and the meals were over 45 minutes. 20 minutes after ordering the server cam back and said they ran out of 2 of our meals. This increased the wait time. They offered a free desert for the table but we had to wait 20 minutes for it.

Great experience for our anniversary. This is one of the most interesting restaurants I've been in. Live music, great food and drink as well as a two story tower of wine! We were fortunate to have Abigal waiting on us as giving us tips on various drinks offered, she sat us straight on what we'd enjoy and she hit it out of the park!

Service & ambiance were excellent. Steak was cooked to perfection w/ lots of flavor. The vegetables & potatoes were good but nothing special. Server recommended the Smooth Criminal cocktail, which didn't disappoint. Table-side cheesecake flambé was quite the show!

Dinner last night. Ask for a seat upstairs along the rail for a bird-eye view of everything. We just stuck with fondues and enjoyed them both. Pro-tip: resist the urge to eat any of the fondue for at least 5-10 mins until it starts to warm up. Liked my beer and the "Thanks management" drink was awesome. The spinach artichoke fondue was creamy and flavorful. We added veggies. The dessert semi-sweet chocolate fondue was superb- be sure to add marshmallows & graham crackers for a perfect smores. Went back for Sunday brunch today. Sadly, no one music today. The Funky fries were outstanding. Served very crisp with a heaping portion of shredded pork. You did a little more cheese sauce though. Ask for extra pineapple pico and sweet Thai sauce on the side. The DIY $20 mimosas are a great deal. You get a whole bottle of champagne and two mixers: Pineapple and orange are our faves. This place is a winner with excellent vibe, service, and food.

The food was absolutely amazing. They had a 7$ deal for wine which was a surprise and you just gave them the type (red/white) and flavor (sweet/dry) and i forgot to ask the wine i got but other cocktails were amazing. The old fashioned was amazing, i was tempted on the pecan one, but with server Pat's advice went for the original one. Lobster mac and cheese was phenomenal, i wanted to scrape my plate. For me and my partner coming in for our anniversary, Pat truly made this experience perfect. He was on point with drinks and food and any questions we had. Best believe we will be coming back and we are asking for Pat!

Took hours to get our food and it was just okay and for a $500 bill I expect more than okay.

I had super high hopes for this place....I had the Alabama Chicken sandwich. The chicken was great, but they put a tablespoon of slaw on it. If you've been to Alabama and eaten a chicken sandwich, they load it with slaw...my funky coffee was good, the cheese sticks were good. Loved the 2 dipping sauces. The service was lacking. Waiter was nice, but slowwwww. Also when I asked for the guest Wi-Fi password, instead of just saying " let me get that for you" he started telling me all the reasons he didn't know it. I DONT CARE. I do not live in Lubbock, but I won't recommend this place.

Great wine selection, excellent food, service and ambience. Perfect date night restaurant.

Holy cow. We stumbled on this place after Parent Weekend and it did not disappoint! Great food and great cocktails! Came back this year after Graduation! Will be back!

This place was spot on for everything: live music, delicious and the best service I've had in a while -charminghandsome waiter with excellent taste

Not a lot to choose from but the waiter who served us was nice. Pricey and not a lot of food considering the price. Presentation was whatever. I was expecting more really.

This was a fun surprise of a find while in Lubbock, TX. Neither of us were particularly hungry so we were only looking at snacks. But we wanted wine. The night we were there they had a wine deal but it was limited by price point. They have a lot of expensive wines so the choices were few and far between. I think they were out of our first choice but the waiter made a good recommendation for another option. The atmosphere was fun, there was a musician doing a good job and a boisterous crowd to watch. I had the California flatbread and it was amazingly good. My coworker had the pear and pecan salad which was impressively big and more than enough for an entree for a vegetarian. I will keep this place on my regular rotation when I travel here.

Apparently the management had decided to add 3.5% to all tabs to cover the credit card fees. They don't put this on the menu or tell you ahead of time. It's just added to bill without any explanation. This is an expensive restaurant. No one is carrying cash around. Credit card fees restaurants incur is part of doing business. I don't plan to come back here. I think this was a bad decision by management. At least warn people ahead of time.