It seems I’m several decades late to the Lazy Dog restaurant scene. When we received an invitation to try the new menu at Garland’s recently opened Lazy Dog, I thought it was a brand new concept. Imagine my surprise to learn there are 48 of them in the U.
S. The first Lazy Dog was founded by Chris Sims and his dad Tom Sims in Huntington Beach, CA in 2003. After Lazy Dog was bought by Brentwood Hospitality in 2013, they grew even faster (even during the pandemic!), and are thriving in all locations.
Texas now has eight Lazy Dog restaurants with one more on the way. Other Texas locations are Addison, Allen, Arlington, Euless, Houston, Plano, and Stafford. While I’m new to the Lazy Dog fan club, I won’t be a stranger any longer.
They won me over with the restaurant’s friendly, welcoming atmosphere; spacious and comfortable booths; and wide array of menu choices. The eclectic menu ranges from hearty comfort foods like fried chicken, pot roast, meatloaf, and ribs to loads of pastas including Fettuccine Alfredo and Kung Pao WOK. Beer battered fish and chips, Ginger Soy Salmon, and more seafood; innovative salads and Roadtrip Bowls; plus burgers and sandwiches are all featured on the menu.
Lazy Dog’s founders are proud of sourcing ingredients “from places and farmers we love and respect. Each ingredient we use is carefully picked and prepared. We make every meal by hand each day, including all of our sauces, marinades and dressings.
We also have a seasonal menu, which i.