This is an eclectic Hard Rock Cafe on eclectic (and historical) McKinney Avenue. This Hard Rock Cafe is also known as the "Supreme Court of Rock and Roll," owning to its stately court house-like white stone architecture outside, complete with red carpet up the long front stairs to the entrance.
Out front, in the corner of the property for all to see is a clamorous looking oil pump (derrick?) like you see throughout West Texas, only this one is dressed up to appear as if it was made from precious medals. They have pay parking (!) in the rear of the building and offer valet parking. However, I have always found street parking nearby.
Inside, like other Hard Rock Cafe's, are wall-to-wall music memorabilia...I hesitate to use the term Hard Rock memorabilia, since the Hard Rock Cafe has stretched this definition to include pop stars like the ones my young daughter likes. Anyway, they have musical instruments, articles of clothing, gold records, and many posters and photographs of famous music stars. The restaurant is spacious (the huge 2 story restaurant was once a church) and attractive.
There is wood with brass banisters everywhere, and a small stage where bands often perform. The rest rooms in the basement are large, beautiful and spotless. At night, they are attended, and you are offered hot towels and choice of popular colognes (a tip is appropriate). In the front of the restaurant, there is a gift shop that sells their trademark logo T-shirts, hats, other articles of clothing, and other collectables.
They have a fairly large menu, with no separate lunch selection. They have Starters ($6-$14) including wings, potato skins, nachos, and more, some large enough to share; Salads ($8-$9); Burgers ($7-$9), Bar-B-Que ($9-$15) including ribs, chicken, pork sandwich, and combos; Sandwiches ($8-$9); and Specialties ($9-$18) including steaks, fajitas, chicken, meatloaf, and pastas. They also have desserts and a full bar. On the side of the restaurant, there is a guitar-shaped bar, if there are no tables available for seating.
During a recent visit (I have been there many times) for lunch, I had a Bacon Cheeseburger, which was served with french fries and sandwich toppings...my wife had a huge salad (that she loved)....and our young daughter is a huge fan of the macaroni and cheese on the kids menu. The real draw to the Hard Rock Cafe is their novelty theme.
This Hard Rock Cafe is located at 2601 McKinney Avenue, at the corner of McKinney Avenue and Routh Street, in the heart of the historic the McKinney Avenue entertainment district (you can't miss it). In case you do miss it, their phone number is 214-855-0007. The old-fashioned McKinney Avenue electric trolley cars ride right past the Hard Rock Cafe. There are cafes, boutiques, bars, restaurants, and antique shops in all directions from the Hard Rock.