Skooners Grill & Bar — Restaurant in Lubbock

Went to Skooners for the first time in years. The place hasn't changed much over the years. Our server, unfortunately I didn't get her name, was trending to every table in the place and did a wonderful job. She made sure ever drink and food order was delivered in a timely manner. The kitchen ran out of cheese so the nachos were just a plate of chips with ground beef, lettuce, and jalapenos. They did come with a side of salsa, not sure if that was because they were out of cheese but the nachos weren't bad. The jalapeno poppers which consisted of jalapeno halves, stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon...

Great time. Wasn't too busy. Karaoke was really fun the first time I went. Crowd seemed to be having a ton of fun. 2nd time I went it was okay except.. The only problem I had was the two guys off the streets that came in & one decided to help himself to my quarters on the pool table & intruded right into our game. Helluva a hustle he & his buddy have going on. Free pool at customers expense while he drank his cold beers. He didn't think I noticed but I did. Watch out for these two guys. They seemed to know several of the people in there. Didn't try the food. I had a good time in spite of " Mutt...

This place has gone through a lot of transformations over the years. Recently, they revamped the menu with the help of an amazing chef, and hired a bunch of new FOH staff, and it's really really good. The menu is pretty standard bar fare, but all made with love, special seasoning blends in the breading for fried stuff, seriously good execution.

If you've ever been here, you know what you're getting into - dive bar vibe with good energy, good people. And now the food and the staff are bringing the whole thing into focus. It's...