Rick's Chophouse
Historic Downtown McKinney, McKinney
Restaurant in McKinney, United States
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Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Rick's Chophouse is the practical McKinney pick for a classic celebration dinner: more formal than a casual neighborhood meal, easier to plan than a destination tasting-menu restaurant, strongest when service pacing matters. Choose dinner for anniversaries or client meals; lunch is the easier move for business or lower-pressure occasions.
About Rick's Chophouse
Rick's Chophouse is a McKinney venue with verified public details that are most useful for basic planning: operating hours and a business-casual dress code. Beyond those essentials, diners should confirm specifics such as menu format, seating, reservations, bar availability, group arrangements, current offerings directly with the restaurant before making plans.
The clearest reason to consider Rick's Chophouse is fit: it may suit diners looking for a McKinney meal where business-casual dress is appropriate. Because no confirmed award, chef-led tasting-menu detail, price point, or specialty menu information is available here, the decision should be based on timing, occasion needs, direct confirmation from the venue.
Book it when the hours and dress code fit the occasion
Rick's Chophouse is best evaluated as a McKinney option for diners who want a meal where business-casual dress is appropriate and the listed hours fit the plan. If the occasion depends on a particular cuisine, tasting format, chef counter, private room, or specialty service, confirm those details before booking.
The right timing depends on the day
Rick's Chophouse opens at 11 AM Monday through Saturday and at 10 AM on Sunday, making daytime planning possible on every open day listed. Evening planning is strongest Monday through Saturday, with closing times of 9:30 PM Monday through Wednesday, 10 PM Thursday, 11 PM Friday and Saturday.
Sunday is the narrowest day, with hours from 10 AM to 2 PM. For a first visit, choose the time that best matches the occasion and confirm any reservation, menu, or seating needs directly with the restaurant.
Know Before You Go
- Good for: Diners seeking a McKinney meal where a business-casual dress code fits the plan.
- Less ideal for: Diners who need confirmed details on a specific cuisine, tasting-menu format, counter seating, or specialty service before choosing.
- Booking feel: Reservation and seating details are not verified here; confirm directly for prime dinner hours or group plans.
- Dress cue: Business casual is the verified dress code.
- Area planning: Pair the meal with other McKinney plans, then use McKinney restaurants guide if the group wants a different option.
Planning details
- Location
- 107 N Kentucky St # 200, McKinney, TX 75069
- Website
- rickschophouse.com
- Phone
- +12147269251
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Rick's Chophouse leans into the gravitas of its setting: a preserved commercial building on McKinney's historic courthouse square. The copy frames the restaurant as a traditional American chophouse, where architecture and civic history set the tone before a menu does. That context gives the dining room a quietly commanding presence—not flashy but resolute—anchored by the plainspoken confidence of a format that celebrates cuts of meat rather than culinary theater. For visitors from the broader DFW sprawl, the contrast between modern suburbs and the square's architectural 'bones' is part of the restaurant's personality.
Best For
Rick's reads like a destination for evenings that call for a bit of formality: date nights, business dinners, special occasions and celebrations fit naturally here. The chophouse tradition the copy describes emphasizes direct, ingredient-forward cooking, which pairs well with milestone meals where a standout steak is the point of the visit. Signature items such as the Carpetbagger filet and prime rib give dining companions clear ordering anchors, while the historic-square setting makes arriving feel like part of the occasion.
Ordering Tips
The description stresses the chophouse premise that 'the cut itself must carry the meal,' so prioritize the steaks when ordering. Lean into the signature offerings highlighted by the venue—Carpetbagger filet and prime rib—if you want the house exemplars of its approach. The write-up also mentions fried chicken among signature dishes, which signals there are non-steak options that follow the same straightforward treatment of quality ingredients. Keep selections focused on cuts and preparations that showcase the meat rather than complex sauce-driven plates.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting with dark wood, subtle lighting, deep leather booths, and a restored tin-pressed ceiling.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Carpetbagger filet
- fried chicken
- prime rib
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Choose Rick's Chophouse when the meal needs a classic steakhouse frame and a more formal occasion feel. Harvest is the better value-minded McKinney cross-shop for American cooking at $$, especially if the group wants something more relaxed and less steakhouse-coded.
Andreas Prime Steaks & Seafood is the closest conceptual comparison for diners weighing steak and seafood, so use it as the direct alternative if availability or location is the deciding factor. The Heritage Table is the better cross-shop when the occasion calls for a more intimate restaurant feel rather than a chophouse room.
Hinoki and Sichuan Folk (Wuhou) are not like-for-like substitutes. Pick Hinoki if the group wants casual sushi or omakase energy, Sichuan Folk if spice and regional Chinese cooking matter more than a steakhouse-style celebration.
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Compare Rick's Chophouse
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick's Chophouse | McKinney | ; | ; | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence |
| Harvest | McKinney | American | $$ | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Andreas Prime Steaks & Seafood | Allen | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Sichuan Folk (Wuhou) | Plano | Sichuan | ¥¥ | 2024 Michelin Plate |
| Hinoki | Frisco | Sushi/omakase (casual) | ; | 2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| The Heritage Table | Frisco | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Rick's Chophouse?
Rick's Chophouse is a McKinney venue with verified hours and a business-casual dress code. It opens at 11 AM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM on Sunday, with evening hours Monday through Saturday and a shorter Sunday schedule.
What are alternatives to Rick's Chophouse?
For another option to compare, consider Andreas Prime Steaks & Seafood. Harvest, The Heritage Table, Hinoki, Sichuan Folk (Wuhou) may also be useful comparisons depending on what the group wants to prioritize.
Is daytime or evening better at Rick's Chophouse?
Daytime planning is possible because Rick's Chophouse opens at 11 AM Monday through Saturday and at 10 AM on Sunday. Evening planning is available Monday through Saturday, with the latest listed closing time of 11 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Is Rick's Chophouse good for a special occasion?
Rick's Chophouse can be considered for a McKinney occasion if the hours and business-casual dress code fit the plan. For occasion-specific needs such as group seating, private arrangements, or a particular menu, confirm directly with the restaurant.
What should I wear to Rick's Chophouse?
The verified dress code is business casual. Choose neat, polished clothing that fits that standard.
