Houlihan’s Menu Prices

Last Updated on December 23, 2022 | Written by CPA Alec Pow
First Published on December 12, 2022 | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popivker

Houlihan’s is an American casual bar and restaurant chain with locations all over the United States, most of which are franchised. Their menu includes a wide variety of food items, from flatbreads and salads to pasta and steak. Also, the music is very good, making Houlihan’s a great option for those who want to have an interesting and rather cool dining experience.

If you want to get an idea about how much you should budget for dining at Houlihan’s, you should take a look at the table below where are presented their latest menu prices.

Brand history

When first opened, the Houlihan’s was named Houlihan’s Old Place as it was located in Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza, in the space of Houlihan’s Clothing Store. This restaurant was founded by Joe Gilbert and Paul Robinson on April 1, 1972.

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Joe Gilbert and Paul Robinson met in 1961. In that period Gilbert was the founder of the Four Winds restaurants at the Kansas City downtown airport and Robinson was working as the manager of the Golden Ox restaurant in Kansas City’s West Bottoms. These two agreed to create the Gilbert-Robinson restaurant company and open several successful restaurants such as Gilbert & Robinson’s located on 103rd Street in Overland Park and Plaza III Steakhouse at the Country Club Plaza (opened in 1963).

After a few years, Robinson and Gilbert thought about expanding Plaza III Steakhouse into the space that was abandoned next door by the men’s clothing store Tom Houlihan’s. But instead of expanding Plaza III, the businessmen decided to build a new casual restaurant. So, o April 1, 1972, the first Houlihan’s location was opened.

The restaurant was very appreciated by the clients and this success led to the opening of a second location in July 1973, in the French Quarter of New Orleans. One year later, in December 1974, a third restaurant was opened in Atlanta. After another year, in March 1975 a fourth location was opened in Des Peres, Missouri.

The original Houlihan’s restaurant at Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza was closed in 2002 as the landlord, Highwoods Realty LP didn’t want to renew the lease. As a result, in January 2003 the restaurant was relocated to 53rd Street in nearby Fairway, Kansas.

At this time there are 35 Houlihan’s locations in the United States of America, in states such as Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia. Also, there is a location on Mars in the Gale Crater, probably added as a joke.

Our review

Houlihan’s restaurants impress their customers with a classy atmosphere. In the background plays select music and the tables and chairs have soft hues of brown and green. Also, the clients have access to a large luxurious bar. Moreover, the staff has received very good reviews as they are very attentive and welcoming.

Houlihan’s menu is complex and includes a wide variety of food items you can choose from, including assorted dishes, flatbreads, steaks, salads, and sliders. Customers are offered even a nutritional guide. Also, several meals come in vegetarian and gluten-free options as well.

Their prices are a little high and this is not a restaurant for those with a tight budget. For example, the price of a Buffalo bleu salad is around $20, while for a Classic Kansas City strip steak you will have to get out of your pocket almost $35. Also, several wines are offered, including Pinot Grigio and Riesling, at the price of around $15.

The amount of time you have to wait for your order depends on the location and the time of the day. Houlihan’s restaurants tend to be very busy during lunch, dinner, and on weekends. If you want to have the best possible dining experience, it is recommended to go during less busy times, such as weekday evenings.

Houlihan’s FAQs

At what time does Houlihan’s open?

Houlihan’s opens every day at 11:00 a.m. However, it may vary from one location to another. It is advised to visit the restaurant’s official website to see which are the opening hours of your nearest location.

At what time does Houlihan’s close?

Houlihan’s closes at 09:00 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, and at 10:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. But again, it depends on the location and the day of the week. So, you should verify this information on the company’s official website.

How many Houlihan’s restaurants are there?

There are thirty-five Houlihan’s locations in the United States of America.

When was Houlihan’s business created?

Houlihan’s was founded in 1972 by Joe Gilbert and Paul Robinson.

Where is Houlihan’s headquarters?

Houlihan’s headquarters are in Leawood, Kansas, United States.

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