The Nicolett

06/23/2026

Summer is here! This week at The Nicolett:
☀️Happy Hour specials from 4-6 pm Tues-Fri
✨Greenhouse open for late evening dinner and drinks
🥂Walk-ins welcome all night on weekdays
🔗Weekend reservations recommended via exploretock.com/thenicolett

06/17/2026

Today we head back to the kitchen following a whirlwind trip to the 2026 James Beard Awards! 🌟
Thank you to James Beard Foundation for recognizing Finn Walter as one of five finalists for Best Chef: Texas.

What an honor to represent The Nicolett, Lubbock , and West Texas on the national stage. 🌟 We are grateful for our team, guests, and fans for cheering us on — and for the restaurant community at large for the continued hospitality. Cheers, y’all!

06/11/2026

Friday reservations at The Nicolett are ✨very limited✨!

Walk-in dinner cannot be guaranteed this weekend, so comesee us Thursday for walk-in Happy Hour and dinner, or secure your weekend table in advance at 🔗exploretock.com/thenicolett

06/04/2026

Summer is here and that means Happy Hour and dinner — at your leisure.

The Nicolett ✨welcomes walk-ins✨ for snacks, drinks, and full dinner. Walk-in seating is always available on weeknights.

🔗 For Friday and Saturday dining, check availability or book in advance at exploretock.com/thenicolett

05/14/2026

Graduation weekend is here! 🥂 Walk-in seating will not be available at The Nicolett this weekend — limited reservations remain for May 15-16, so book now! 🔗 exploretock.com/thenicolett

05/06/2026

🌸Gorgeous weather for The Nicolett Greenhouse this week!
☀️Walk-ins welcome weekdays for both Happy Hour and full dinner!
✨Weekend reservations are filling fast, so book ahead 🔗exploretock.com/thenicolett

04/24/2026

It’s a big weekend in Lubbock! Friendly reminder that The Nicolett is ✨fully booked✨April 24-25th! Walk-in dinner seating will not be available.

For last-minute openings, visit our reservation site 🔗exploretock.com/thenicolett

04/21/2026

This week at The Nicolett — reserve now!
✨Dining room closed Wednesday for private event
✨Dinner reservations required Thursday through Saturday— very limited seating remains!
🔗Book now at exploretock.com/thenicolett

04/03/2026

Happy Easter weekend and First Friday, Lubbock!
🌸Walk-ins welcome for Happy Hour Friday 4-6 pm
🥂Open seating at the bar all weekend
✨Dinner reservations highly recommend
🔗exploretock.com/thenicolett to reserve

04/02/2026

Thank you to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal for sharing the exciting news of Chef Finn Walter's James Beard nomination!

The chef-owner of The Nicolett in Lubbock has been named a James Beard finalist for Texas. Here's what to know. See link below ⬇️

📸 Annie Rice/Avalanche-Journal