Derrick Tavern

Atmosphere is pretty cool, few selections of bar food were ok… but the reason for the one star is that is is THE ONLY place I used my card in 3 days this past weekend and today I get a FRAUD alert phone call from my bank… yyeeaahh…my card was compromised to the amount of 1500 bucks and this was THE ONLY PLACE, and time, I USED IT, IT WAS TAKEN AS THE «hold,» like so many other bars have done with my card, AND THEN MY ACCOUNT WAS COMPROMISED… coincidence? I HIGHLY doubt it.
If you go here for the interesting, rather cool, décor, USE CASH.

Love this place! They have an amazing steak night, best in the area. Service is great and the staff are very professional. I came in on the weekend and They had Country legend Johnny Lee playing on stage. I cant believe they were able to book him. I think I may have found myself a new drinking hole.

This is a great place for a cold beverage and the staff are excellent and friendly
A lot of oil field memorabilia

Derrick’s Tavern is probably my NEW go-​to Steak Night every Tuesday!
The ambiance is superb. had and old school feel with their red carpet, dim lighting, and wooden tables and chairs. The bar is nice with a good selection of liquors. However, they need a better selection of beer. They do still have my staples! Miller Light and Shiner!
Prices are extremely reasonable. I love the area. The Owner, though I’ve never met him, is always there and looks like a really good guy.
I also like the Columbia fishing shirts everybody wears! haha

Good drinks, good staff, good atmosphere. Nice little patio out back. Nice big screen for the games and what not. The only thing that kept it from getting 5 stars is the high price to play pool. $ 1.50 a game. Kinda steep when everywhere else is $ 1.00.

I am actually watching the game with a bunch of fantastic sport fans. The $ 10.00 all you can eat buffet was great with a good variety. My waitress Parker was fantastic and did a super job serving everyone! This is a good Tavern to go too and checkout big steak Tuesday!!! A resident in the surrounding area! Cheers!

Steak night friggin rocks! Wonderful fillet, shrimp, chicken… The owner’s awesome, and the staff, too.

Came in tonight to celebrate my anniversary by trying out their steak night. My boyfriend and I have been trying out steak nights from different places to just experience the different types of steak etc.
Steak rating: steak was ok… Lacked seasoning only tasted charcoal grilling. Some part of the meat was dry and also overlooked.
Meal comes with a salad which you can make yourself at the bar, and also baked potato which you can add your own toppings.
So that is that. Following is my experience.
I called ahead and asked what time does their steak night dinner start. I was told 6:30pm. Therefore, I came in at 6pm to try to get a table since it will get packed. I was just relaxing enjoying my night and ordered drinks. Patiently.
I finally got to place my order for 2 medium rare steaks at 6:50pm. Which I was still patient because I understand they are busy. At 7:20pm, I notice the server that was delivering steaks was walking around my table area looking confused. Then another server came over and looked confused with him and then proceed to deliver the steaks to another couple that came in after us. I immediately had a gut feeling that was my steak but waited anyways giving benefit of doubt.
7:40pm tables that ordered AFTER me got their steaks. So then I notified my server and she got the manager. Then manager proceeds to say «will check on it». He never came back. I continued waiting until 8:10 when my server had enough and went to look for the steak herself. Then came back and said our steak order was just pushed aside on «accident». So I didn’t get my steak until 8:20pm. That’s 1.5 hrs after I placed my order. I didn’t get an apology or anything. Just got notified that steak nights take long because so many orders… But even then if 5 tables got their orders before mine when I placed it first… That’s not just waiting issue.
Overall, will not be back. Definitely not worth being here for over 3 hrs for the steak dinner. There’s other steak night dinner specials that taste better and food is cooked fast.

The Derrick attempts to be an uppity bar in the Energy Corridor but has a dick of an Owner with nothing really to show for it. I would say 70−80% of the staff he has hired are of the same character as him who do not go out of their way to serve you or make you feel welcome. They have normal drinks and TV’s like most places but the Owner and most personnel are what will keep me away. He tries to pimp out his steak night but the attendance is getting less and less not because of the steaks but because of the attitudes of him and the service of the bartenders and most of the wait staff. There are a couple exceptions but I would guess the good ones will leave soon too if he treats his staff like he treats his customers. Try one of the other 500 bars in the area and spare yourself some time.

Place is crap the owner only care about your money and not how you are treated. Fights and crap customers. Don’t waste your time. Other reviews are by his friends

I have taken dates here and my closest friends. Everyone seems to love the ambiance. It’s got a nicer clientele than you’d think. It’s classy inside and the steak nights on Tuesdays are great. I would recommend this place and have many times.
Went there with a close friend over Christmas and had a great time. Service was good and their music selection was awesome.

Average service, average food. Usually not too packed. Lots of parking in the back, has a pool table.

I was here last night (Tuesday) for steak night and oh. my… goodness… AMAZING! We had a group of 4 and all of us were totally blown away by how awesome our meal was. For 17.99, you get a VERY flavorful steak, a baked potato and salad. The salad is self-​serve along with the toppings for the baked potato. Just for some perspective, the potato is big enough to be a meal on it’s own. Our server was wonderfully attentive — she was just awesome. They ran out of potato and had to put more in the oven when our steaks were done so they gave two of the places grilled asparagus but came back and still gave us potatoes when they were done!
Love this place and will definitely go back!

I would like to give this place a better rating; the server was very nice, the ambiance is nice, and the have a great selection of spirits.
I’m here on Tuesday for steaknight. I believe they are new to the Houston steak night list because I had never seen them before, and they boast a 22oz ribeye with a baked potato and salad for $ 14.99 (22oz!!).
When I got my steak it looked more like 16 maybe 17oz to be honest but, that was okay. What was not okay was the steak was way too over-​seasoned. It was very salty and after 3 bites, it became a chore to eat. The potato was fine and they had a self serve baked potato bar but, you can’t really go wrong with a potato.
I was a bit disappointed with this place as far as Houston steak night goes. If I had came in here any other night for a drink instead of a steak, it would have been 4 stars.
**just as we were leaving, the nice waitress informed us that the price for steaks is actually $ 17.99. I showed her the price on Houston steak night and she did try to ask her manager if she can charge the price listed on the website instead. He was not able to. Somewhere, somebody dropped the ball and it led to false advertising.

Steak night on Tuesday is out of this world. The steak is so flavorful and grilled just right. It’s better then some high end steak houses that I’ve been to. They season it very well, and you get a loaded baked potato and salad. They have a potato topping bar where you can stuff the potato with whatever your heart desires. Their homemade jalapeño ranch is outstanding. My mouth is watering thinking about this steak!
I forgot my wallet there one night, and the waitress, was honest enough to bring it to her manager. I was able to retrieve it the next day. It’s rare that there are good people out there and the staff here is great! The bartenders and the management are friendly as well.
I wish they had a happy hour menu, but they do have random specials throughout the week. There drinks are on the pricey side.
I love that this place is down the street from my office. We come here often because is convenient.

My coworkers come here all the time. They host a Christmas party here every year and I’ve missed it the last two years. I’ve heard mixed reviews about this place (mostly bad) so I’ve already pre-​judged it before I ever came.
Recently a coworker had his going away party here so I was obligated to go and wasn’t super excited about the venue. I almost didn’t go but I’m glad I did. Parking was a hassle because it’s in a small lot but I was very surprised when I walked in. I imagined a dark smokey bar with pervy old men and trashy looking servers — it wasn’t that at all. The establishment was spacious and clean inside. The servers were super attentive and friendly. We came on a Thursday evening for happy hour and they served free pizza. Most patrons were business professionals in the Energy Corridor. I really enjoyed myself here.
They have a back patio area for the smokers. I didn’t go back there but I know a lot of you will appreciate this.
Steak night on Wednesdays! Will have to come back and check that out. Cheers!

I came here with a couple of friends for their steak night and my gosh it was totally worth it! $ 17 dollars before tax for a huge steak mine was roughly 18oz but the people I was with had steaks that were about 22oz and to top that off they give you a huge baked potato! The place is extremely nice and really relaxing, there was a patio that looked really cool when I glanced outside. This place blows away your typical Hideaway and any other steak night places on a Tuesday. This was totally worth the $ 17 and I would definitely come back.

Went their for giant steak night which is Tuesdays. I’ve never been before but I saw it was somewhat near work and gave it a shot. Glad I did.
Grabbed a seat at the bar. Its an upscale bar in a strip center with a good amount of free parking. They have an outdoor patio as well to enjoy the weather now that the humidity is gone.
Steak night consists of a 18oz or so Ribeye cooked to your like served with a baked potato and salad. The salad and potato toppings are out for you to go buckwild on. The salad was pretty good. I especially liked the jalapeño ranch dressing they had out. The baked potato toppings were the usual suspects of bacon, butter, sour cream, cheese and chives.
The steak was out in a few minutes and I gotta say it was damn good. Cooked to a nice medium rare. Very flavorful. I loved that it had a nice char on it that gave a nice smoky flavor to it.
The waitstaff is friendly and you’ll notice that they hustle pretty good. A good value at just 16.99 for the steak night special. I’ll be back.
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Although I go a few times a year, i’m not much of a fan of Derricks. The reason is mostly the staff and the lack of craft beer. The lack of craft beer is obvious but the staff always seems to be a hit and miss. Sometimes they are on top of things but mostly they seem unfriendly and more eager to server the regulars or their tables.
This is an energy district bar so you will find mostly oil and gas folks here. (Networking hot spot.) Its casual but welcomes business casual. Thursdays they will provide free bar bites around 7pm which is usually just pizza or some other quick food that goes as quick as it comes. They do have a make shift patio in the back which is more for smokers. Parking can be a challenge sometimes. This is bar for older professional people.

I usually don’t venture out that far outside the loop, but I was at a friend’s surprise party at the hotel across the street. When that ended, a bunch of us walked across the street to the Derrick Tavern. It wasn’t very busy, but we all enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff.
They have a decent selection of drinks, and nice food options to soak up some of the booze. I’d go back. :)