Willie & Dick's Grill — Restaurant in Granbury

Hood County Times Special Report We Sent an Undercover Agent to Eat at “Willie & Dick’s” The Burger Joint Everyone Pretends Isn’t Named That

GRANBURY, TX — For years, locals have whispered about a burger place with a name bold enough to make even the most stone-faced church deacon crack a smile. Willie & Dick’s. Is it just a burger joint? Or is it some kind of culinary fever dream hiding in plain sight?

To find out, we deployed an undercover agent with the codename “Chip” to blend in with the lunch crowd and order like a true regular. Armed with only twelve dollars in cash, a fake backstory about passing through town, and a willingness to clog at least one artery in the name of truth, Chip stepped inside.

“The décor was part sports bar, part deer blind,” Chip reported. “There were license plates on the wall, a neon beer sign flickering like it owed someone money, and an old TV playing a fishing show from 1997. I felt at home immediately.”

The menu was a love letter to beef, cheese, and people who are not afraid of grease stains on their shirts. Chip ordered Willie’s One Pounder which is a burger so large it could have legally been classified as a duplex.

When the basket arrived, it was a scene out of a Texas food documentary:

A one pound burger, seasoned like the cook had just won custody of the spice rack in a divorce.

Cheese that did not melt so much as luxuriously drape itself over the edges.

Fries dusted in something that could have been seasoned salt or magic.

“First bite was pure bliss,” Chip said, eyes glistening. “Second bite I briefly forgot my own middle name. By the fifth bite I was negotiating with God for just five more minutes on Earth to finish it.”

Around him, other customers were attacking burgers with the seriousness of a military operation. One man in a John Deere cap leaned over and muttered, “Don’t sleep on the onion rings, son.” Chip took the advice. He regrets nothing.

The aftermath was simple. Chip left full, slightly dizzy, and carrying the faint smell of grilled onions like a badge of honor. His final verdict:

“If you live in Hood County and have not eaten at Willie & Dick’s, you are either a vegetarian or you have made some very poor life choices.”

Rating: 5 out of 5 unbuttoned jeans for...

My daughter(18) and I went here for the first time a few months ago and it has the biggest, juiciest and freshest cheese burger we’ve ever eaten. The fixings are just as fresh! The patty is bigger than the bun!! I mean they do not disappoint!! The French fries and cut fresh and served hot!! So yummy! We also got the friend pickles, which are literally a big basket of the most perfect fried pickles. Oh and the ranch, so goooood!! Food is not the only thing good about this place! The building gives the cool vibes before even walking through the front door. Inside is decorated really neat too and has a good ole boy feel. The service is excellent and they have a soda machine that has cool soda choices. Sweet tea is fresh and tasty. My daughter and I enjoyed it so much that we have made it our place to go every other week together. I can not recommend a better joint...

This is a small, off the beaten path, underdog of a restaurant. That's usually where you find the best food! I stopped in on the recommendation of my customer I was visiting in the area. Boy am I glad I did! Aside from the slightly rough appearance of the building and the staff/owner, they couldn't have been nicer. The restaurant was clean, there was a wide variety of ages, from retirees, to younger workers, all coming in for some great food. Even the patrons were friendly and nobody there knew a stranger. I will definitely stop in again next time Im in the area, to try something else. The burger and fries I had today was great, the patty was about the size of a manhole cover!! Fresh cut fries, all freshly made. And some really cool soda choices on tap, stuff you dont see anywhere else. Don't miss...