Rick's Chophouse is a restaurant in McKinney, TX, located at 107 N Kentucky St # 200. It serves prime steaks and seafood dishes with southern influences and local ingredients. The menu features appetizers such as calamari, jumbo lump crab cakes, escargot, and blackened ahi tuna, alongside salads and other dinner items. The establishment operates as a steakhouse and seafood restaurant, offering lunch and dinner service. It is part of the Wells Group, where it is described as the first company and the "Mothership." The team includes owner Rick Wells, managing partner Len Turpin, and executive chef Roberto Garcia. The business engages with the community through schools, churches, and nonprofits, and operates an organic farm called Water Boy Farms.
The restaurant is situated within the historic Grand Hotel, which was built in 1885. The interior combines the original character of the building with contemporary amenities. Valet parking is available at the Grand Hotel for guests of Rick's Chophouse. The venue offers multiple event spaces for meetings, dinners, receptions, rehearsals, and ceremonies. A wedding director and a director of sales are part of the staff to assist with these events. Dining hours vary by day, with Sunday featuring a buffet brunch from 10 am to 2 pm, while other days offer lunch and dinner service with extended bar hours on weekends.
The location sits on North Kentucky Street, immediately adjacent to the 1927 Collin County Courthouse and the McKinney Performing Arts Center. It is a short walk from West Louisiana Street and East Virginia Street, as well as the City of McKinney Information Technology office. These landmarks place the restaurant in the heart of downtown McKinney.
Rick's Chophouse holds a rating of 4.70. This positive rating reflects the experience of customers who have reviewed the establishment. As a steakhouse and seafood restaurant in the heart of downtown McKinney, it combines historic setting with a focus on local ingredients and community engagement.