Wedding Weekend

Here are some places to check out if you're coming to McKinney for the wedding.

Price Ranges
$$$= $15-20+
$$ = $10-15
$ = $5-10

Lunch and Dinner:
$$$
Rick's Chop House: Steaks and fine foods. Located directly under the hotel. Everything is very good. They will be providing the food at the wedding, but it will just be hors d' ouerves so if you want to make reservations for Saturday night after the wedding, you could do that as well. Blake and I will be leaving the reception at 8pm. The number is 214-726-9251. Their website is http://www.rickschophouse.com/

Good Hues Woodfire Grill: This is another traditional steakhouse. It's very good as well. Their number is 972-562-7570. Website is http://www.goodhuesgrill.com/

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Mama Emilia's: This is excellent Italian food. They have an amazing Sunday brunch. You will probably need reservations for Sunday for a large group. Their number is 972-562-1102.


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Poppy's: This is an outdoor/indoor grill and bar. They have live music sometimes, and it is the most casual of all the restaurants I've listed so far. Their number is 972.562.8386. Website is http://www.poppys-gardencafe.com/.

Spoon's Cafe: This is a really fun little cafe that has really good food. It is also very casual. They have lots of sandwiches and stuff. You can call to see about reservations if you want, but they are the least likely to need reservations. I might recommend this restaurant for lunch on Saturday or Sunday. They serve breakfast all day. Their phone number is 972-548-6900. Their website is http://www.spoonscafe.com/.

San Miguel Grill: They are the best Tex-Mex in McKinney. We love to eat there! You don't need to make reservations, but there might be a short wait. It is not on the square, but it is not very far. The address is 506 W University McKinney, TX 75069. Phone number is 972-548-2345.

Cafe Malaga: This is a tapas bar on the square. They also have pizzas. I've never eaten there, but I've heard it's good. I don't know if you will need reservations, but your can check out the website or call to check. The website is http://www.cafemalaga.com/ and phone number is 972-542-9996.

The Pantry: They have the best pies!! Their soups, sandwiches, and salads are very good as well. Call 972-542-2411 for group reservations and the website is http://www.thepantryrestaurant.net/.

Baker's Drive-in: This is a fun and easy place to grab a great hamburger and fries! Address: 1001 S. McDonald St. Directions: From the Grand Hotel, take a left onto Louisiana from the hotel parking lot. When you get to McDonald St. take a right. You will see the drive-in on the left.
After-dinner hangout spots (Coffee and Drinks):

La Misha: A cute little place with lots of cool coffee drinks and other things. It is right next to Rick's Chophouse on the square. http://www.lamisha.com/

Cadillac Pizza Pub: This is a cool place to hang out. They have live music every weekend night. They are right off the square less than a block from the Grand hotel. The address is 112 Kentucky St.

The Londoner: This is a British pub on the square. They have pool and it's a fun place to hang out. Address: 100 N Kentucky.

Aparicio's Mexican Restaurant: They have really good fajitas and breakfast. Address: 216 E. Virginia. Phone: 214-733-8600

Landon's Winery: You can get a glass of a variety of wines here. It's right next door to Rick's Chophouse. Address: 101 N. Kentucky. Phone: 972-542-3030. Website: http://www.landonwinery.com/

Rick's Chophouse Bar: Located right in the restaurant (below the ballroom). It has a really fun atmosphere! See information for Rick's above.

Breakfast:
Bill Smith's Cafe: This is a classic breakfast place in McKinney. Address: 1500 W. University Dr. Phone: 972-542-5331

Donuts R More: This is a good place to go donuts on the go. It's very close to the downtown square. Address: 101 N. McDonald St.


These are not all of the restaurants in McKinney, obviously, but these are most of the nice ones within walking disance. Here is the chamber of commerce website with a list of other restaurants in McKinney http://www.mckinneytx.org/chambers/mckinney.nsf/viewbuilder?ReadForm&category=Restaurants.