Gardski's Restaurant & Bar

Located in a historic building circa 1920, this swanky restaurant is located near Texas Tech University. The upscale casual atmosphere makes Gardski's an ideal place for a date. The menu includes classic American dishes like spinach artichoke chicken, grilled meatloaf and fried catfish.

A favorite of both students and suits, this landmark eatery near the campus of Texas Tech University is actually a converted Victorian home, abandoned by its residents after a close call with a tornado in 1970. The place serves some mighty mean sandwiches -- I can't resist the Smokin' Mad Jack, plump with smoked ham, brown sugar bacon, pepper jack, and red onions, with jalapeños on the side. A...