Keep in consideration it is a chain restrurant. Which I'm not the biggest fan, But I'm very surprised at what I have here. The menu is  nice and broad, and the outdoor atio is as nice as they get. They allow both cigars and my small dog.... (I have a 11lb poodle so people with big doggies might not as welcomed..... Mitchy the waitress was super nice too .... It should be 5 stars but I just can't do that for a chain
Review Source:Had dinner with friends last Saturday. Â Our waitress, Mitchy, was very good. Â She provided excellent service without being intrusive. Â My wife had the petite filet which was very good...I had the prawns which were also very good. Â Their stuffed mushrooms were some of the best we've had. Â If you're in the area, it's worth eating there.
Review Source:You know, for a chain restaurant, I think Houlihan's is pretty darn good. The menu is a crowd pleaser with options that satisfy multiple palates. When we gather a group for work it's typically our first choice, especially for Happy Hour. I think the biggest fault here is with the staff. I have had inconsistent and unresponsive service every time. Then again, I typically spend about $8 with tip so maybe my expectations are too high.
Review Source:The one thing that this Houlihan's has going for it would be the speed at which they can turn lunch customers in and out. This can also be their downfall. Now I know that the key to making money in the restaurant business is turning tables but when it feels like you are getting escorted out so the next table can sit down it gets a little old.
I have been there on several occasions and this tends to be the theme with this place. The food is consistent, you can tell they aren't scared to season food but sometimes the fries are cold and the sandwiches can get a little soggy. The staff is hit and miss sometimes they provide excellent service other times you get the impression that they are just too busy with tables to do their jobs well.
The restaurant is clean and so are the bathrooms which is a very important things especially when you consider how busy they are. I recommend this place if you are looking to get in and out quick for lunch.
If I was reviewing on the food alone I probably would have given the restaurant 4 stars.
I stopped for lunch and decided on the french dip. I love sandwiches and the french dip is probably one of my favorites for its simplicity. Good bread, good beef, and good cheese, finish it with au jus and you have a perfect sandwich. Seems really easy, but so many people fail. Houlihan's was successful. They use the perfect bread. Not terribly crisp and hard, but sturdy enough to stand up to being soaked in the au jus. The roast beef was cooked perfectly, a slight pink color, tender and pulled apart nicely when bitten into, not grisly or fatty at all. I tasted some of the beef by itself and it had a nice roasted flavor that could stand alone on a sandwich with some onions and peppers. The cheese was a little lacking, a thicker cut or another layer of slices would be perfect for the sandwich, but overall, a great French Dip. The au jus had a nice subtle flavor. Not over whelming, not watered down, just perfect. I broke from the norm of fries and went with the Mediterranean orzo instead. It was a little heavy with onions, but a nice change of pace from the typical fries. It would be nice to see some more healthy alternatives for side items on the menu.
The drink menu was the standard American Pub fare of martinis and margaritas with a few others thrown in, nothing special. They have a full bar selection with a good selection of beers on tap.
I rated down from a 4 to a 3 because of the service. The young man that seated and waited on me was ok. He took my order, stopped over to check on me, tried to make small talk when he brought me my check, but it seemed forced. My disappointment was when antoher guy brought my meal, he asked if I had the French dip, I acknowledged and he left it. I was without silverware or a napkin. I looked around for the young guy or my server, but could not find either. I tried to make eye contact with a couple of waitresses, but they seemed to be avoiding making eye contact or coming over to see if they could assist. I watched the hostess chew on her gum or something like mad hoping to get her attention, but she wasn't paying attention to anything. I looked around at the nearby tables to see if their was somethat I could just grab off and nothing. I looked to see if there was any stored nearby, but didn't see anything. Finally after a few minutes the waitress at the table behind me brought their bill and I was able to get her attention and some silverware. Outside of just getting up and searching the restaurant myself or approaching a worker, it seemed like a lot to get someone's attention for silverware and a napkin which should have been brought with my meal.
This location is back by Bass Pro Shop in Olathe and kind of a mess to get into, especially if you are coming from the east. You have to pass the restaurant, turn at the next street, take another left, go through a couple of round abouts and then navigate through the parking lot of multiple businesses.
Overall the food was good, the service could be better, but it wouldn't stop me from going back.
We tried Houlihan's in Olathe for the first time yesterday around 2pm.  They were not busy at all and wait staff greeted us promptly.  I got  a green tea martini which was good and ordered a smoked pork slider and parmesan fries.  My boyfriend ordered the hamburger with the super duper special secret sauce (or something like that).  The ambiance was nice as we were waiting for the food, but the rating level went down when our food arrived.  My smoked pork slider was very dry.  I had to dunk it in the sauces that came with the average tasting parmesan fries, and my boyfriends hamburger was medium, and he ordered it medium well.  The super secret sauce was not that super duper and our waitress didnt come by again until we were almost done and only asked if we needed anything else.  No, we didn't complain at that point.  We just paid and left feeling unsatisfied and knowing that we would not be returning.
Review Source:My friend had had a long horrible day and she lives down in Edgerton. Â Rather than make her come up to civilization, I met her on the edges of it, at the Olathe Houlihans.
Right by Bass Pro, this Houlihan's has an (appropriate to the burbs) ENORMOUS patio with the signature cool red deck chairs that make you think you're seaside on a cruise. Â
Service was good, food was good. Â Not bad for a chain. Â Oh, and as always, FourSquare provides with a frites order for free every time you check in. Â With their take on poutine (called "disco fries"), that might be reason enough to stop by.
Houlihan's is stuck smack dab in the middle of Olathe - a mecca for chains. And, while a chain, there's something about the Houlihan's food that doesn't seem so chain-y.
While my husband and I aren't regulars here, we do live and work in the area and occasionally find ourselves charged with finding a place close by to meet up with friends and colleagues. Houlihan's stand out above the other chains as a decent choice.
On Wednesday, 2/1/12, I ate at Houlihan's with colleagues. I never order chicken fingers, but on this day I was craving some comfort food. I subbed fries for mashed potatoes and kept the cole slaw. The chicken fingers hit the spot, they were moist and crunchy. The mashed potatoes were fine, however the cole slaw was not good at all as it was overly seasoned - one bite and I couldn't handle any more.
The server was attentive and kept us supplied with drinks. She had our food out in a jiffy, which was great since we were on lunch break. Â
Will I go back? Certainly. Houlihan's is a great place to lunch with their 15 minute guarantee - they guarantee to have your lunch to you within 15 minutes of placing your order .
I have been here on more than one occasion and I have enjoyed my visit each and every time. I must say that I enjoy their steak and chicken fajitas. Their drinks are very good, but overpriced, and if you plan on going just to pay for yourself expect to pay $40 dollars plus a tip. The wait and hostess staff were friendly, welcoming, and attended our needs. My last visit was on my birthday a couple of months ago and we ate outside. It was quieter than indoors and the staff was just as attentive and quick as the staff on the inside. It's a great place to go meet your friends for a drink after work, but not on a Friday or Saturday night. You can expect the wait to be over an hour or longer. Tuesday nights are the best nights!!
Review Source:Usually I go to the Houlihan's on 95th Street because it's close to where my folks live, but tonight I wanted to eat out closer to home. Â I get Houlihan's e-mailings, so that probably prompted the inspiration. Â I didn't want to cook, but wasn't hungry for a full-fledged dinner, so "grazing" at Houlihan's seemed appealing.
This location is on 119th Street, just west of I-35. Â You enter on Renner Blvd. and have to maneuver your way around some annoying roundabouts to get there. Â
The restaurant is attractive, with a more modern, bistro-like decor than the 95th Street location. Â I went with my plan to graze from the small-plates menu, so I ordered a small Caesar salad, a small order of the deep-fried stuffed 'shrooms, and the calamari. Â The salad and the 'shrooms came out together. Â The salad was fine. Â The 'shrooms were huge -- enormous mushroom caps stuffed with something creamy and then perfectly deep-fried. Â They were hot, greaseless, and ultra-crisp on the outside, yet tender and juicy on the inside. Â Yum! Â The calamari were good, although not quite as well-fried as the 'shrooms. Â (The coating was slightly flour-y.) Â I still had some room, so I ordered the bourbon pecan pie for dessert. Â It was very good and not cloyingly sweet -- a small individual tart rather than a traditional wedge of pie. Â
Service was efficient and Kansas-friendly. Â They're not open as late as the 95th Street location, but reasonably late, especially on weekends.
We had lunch here today for my hubby's birthday. If you sign up for their emails you get a free menu item up to $15.00.
He ordered the Cheesy Royal Yum Yum Burger. This is a burger smothered in Velveeta Cheese. Yes I said Velveeta. He said it was just okay. He has had better burgers other places. It also came with a few fries.
I wanted to order the fish tacos, which I had ordered before but the waitress said they had changed them and instead of grilled tilapia they  not batter it and fry it. The batter has milk in it so I opted for the French Dip minus the provolone.
The French Dip was okay at best. The meat was fatty and grisly. I did have a ton of fries which was nice. I only ate 1/2 the sandwich and packed the other 1/2 up for the hubby to eat later.
The waitress was okay I did have to track her down to pay our bill and get a to go box, but she did bring hubby to chocolate chip cookies for his Bday.
We normally only eat here when we have a coupon so twice a year, or there is a great special like happy hour with $1 sliders and cheap drinks so about two more times a year. Not a favorite of ours, but okay in a pinch if everything else is booked.
The Olathe Houlihan's is a common stop for our small clan in part because there is so little competition out our way. Houlihan's works for a low-key date night, a girl's night or dinner/lunch with kids ... that being said, every trip here is an adventure -- and not always in a good way.
What always works? The setting is stylish with three seating choices - main dining room, bar or patio. One menu item I love in the winter is the pot roast. It is perfect comfort food. Another item I can recommend is the skinny mojito. Refreshing taste and pretty presentation with mini calories.
What doesn't work? Apparently some of the servers if you are on the patio. It's almost like they forget you are there.
What is a 50/50? Â Avoid wine by the glass (it's the only place I ever had to send back a glass of wine that had turned) The menu has a lot of options but few are really outstanding. Most are on par with what an accomplished home cook could pull off is he/she had an hour to prepare dinner.
Overall it's a B. If there was better competition our way it could hurt them -- lucky for them, that's not likely to happen anytime soon!
Looking for a quick meal? Â Or a sit down dinner? Â Or a few drinks after work? Â Or a place to meet friends or someone new? Â Want a spot with a sports bar? Â Or an Outdoor Patio? Â or a lounge? Â Want good food at good prices? Â Want a wide variety to suit just about anyone's taste? Â Hit up Houlihan's where all of this is possible...the meals do not wear thin, and the bill does not raise your brow. Â It is an all-around meet everyone's needs type place! Â Doesn't hurt to be right off a major street and a main highway at I35 and 119th :) Â As a Realtor for the Greater KC area, it also provides a great location to meet and discuss real estate with clients.
Review Source:I normally stop in the Houlihan's in Leawood. Â This time we were out near i-35 and thought why not. Â The food was good as usual, you got an order of free fries if you checked in on 4 square. Â But the acoustics were a bit loud compared to the Leawood location. Â My family loves the Brentwood Chicken!
Review Source:What got my attention to this place was the small plates and open late. Â I ordered a carryout on a very bad winter night. Yes, for food, ice and snow can't keep me away.
This being the first time here, I was amazed how big it was, and packed. Â I guess I am not the only one that snow can't keep home. Â Upon arriving home and digging in, nothing was really wow with my food. Â It was eatable. Â I have not been back. Â Not even for my birthday free meal.
This was an insufficient visit for me. Â I think the lure of the suburbanite shopping center next to all the new ostentatious buildings did me in. Â I was trying to decide where to take my mom to dinner and I thought this would be the perfect location for both of us. Â
The place was nice as hell. Â I'll give it that much. Â It was large and pleasing to the eye. Â The server was fast and courteous.
Now for the review of the food. Â If you look up the word bland, it tells you that it means lacking in special interest, liveliness, and individuality. Â And in parentheses next to the definition is a picture of my chicken parmesan. Â The meat was highly questionable. Â I was expecting something grand since they listed the executive chef on the menu. Sad Face. Â The sauce was saucy and the cheese was like the shredded mozzarella from the grocery store. Â My taste buds were still screaming at me when I got home. Â
Oh, my mom ordered the spicy frito burger. Â She said, "gee, it tastes just like a burger with fritos on it." The description in the menu was so intricate, she just had to try it. Â It had pepper jack cheese, pico, some spicy mayo, and fritos, jalapenos, and guac. Â It's amazing was good writing and engineering can get us to purchase.
I was unpleasantly surprised.
Signed up email alerts and received a free birthday meal.  Signed up for texts alerts and received a free lobster tail with steak purchase text.  Stopped in last Thursday and had dinner in the bar.  Whats not to love about  the giant long island ice tea.  I think they use fake bacon on the salad, kind of like getting a pebble every so often.  Steak cooked perfect, asparagus seasoned well and crisp.  Skin on mashed screams lazy prep cook to me but its part of our culture now so i cant fault them, they were hot and tasty.  Now the free lobster tail, warm water tails aren't my favorite to start with and when cooked to death i like them even less.  Service was top notch and i will definitely be back, the chain that doesn't seem like a chain.
Review Source:Once upon a time, when I was six or seven or eight, my parents' friend Rod was the manager of the Houlihans on the Plaza. We'd go there every once in a while to eat and I always loved it because I loved Rod. One day, Rod left Houlihans for Texas Roadhouse and then some years later Houlihans on the Plaza closed. And sometime in there, I started associating Houlihans with TGIFs and Applebees-- standard, nasty chain food with virgin daiquiris and lots and lots of flair. Never thought much about Houlihans again.
In the more recent future (say, a week ago) I heard that the Houlihans - Olathe location had started serving brunch and that it was quite tasty. Motivated by a small coupon for the buffet, I decided to drag myself and my boyfriend to 119th and 1-35 (um, guess what? It took me a whole ten minutes to get there).
Not the fault of the Houlihans people, but seriously -- Olathe, why the hell did you design the shopping center that way? Houlihans was a little hard to get to. And sometimes I REALLY HATE ROUNDABOUTS.
We got seated right away and had a really fantastic waiter serving us.The decor is also REALLY cute-- you hardly feel like you're eating at another chain restaurant. I grabbed the Mimosa Flight, which was three small glasses of champagne and various juice. Scrumptious. Their coffee was also pretty good. The buffet is filled with lunch AND breakfast options (true brunch, imagine that). Have you ever had sweet potato pancakes? Thanks to Houlihans, I haaaave. They were yummy. And I highly recommend the omelette bar.
The brunch buffet is about $14 per person and only served on Sundays at the Olathe location. But it's worth the drive and the crazy navigation through that shopping center. I recommend that everyone give it a chance. Houlihans is no longer your flair-happy neighborhood Apple-GIFs. It's all grown up.
I had never been to a Houlihan's before and frankly I don't know why. Â I just never had a desire to go to this restaurant, but finally ended up going and I am glad I did. Â Their lunch has a 10 minute guarantee. Â It will be at your table in 10 minutes or it's free. Â Once they take your order they leave a timer on your table. Â This is really good for many of those that only have an hour lunch.
I had their burger and fries and the burger was mouth watering, juicy, yummy, slap yo mamma good, but their fries were pretty crummy. Â I was disappointed with that to say the least. Â
There is a bar set-up that is spacious and is also separated from the seating area. Â I think that's a good design for those that have families, they don't have to listen to half drunk clowns yelling at the tv... lol!
I would've given this place 5 stars, but I was pretty annoyed with their TV channel line up. Â They like to play soap operas and it is quite comical. Â Just watch peoples expressions as they eat and watch days of the living or whatever it's called. Â It's pretty hilarious.
Really do like this location more than the others. Service has always been exceptional and they are usually very fast with the food orders (especially lunch).
As far as menu items, my wife and I usually go here for just dessert if we are craving something small. They used to have a mixed berry dessert that was absolutely amazing, however it is no longer on the menu. The creme brule is very decent for the money as well.
For lunch try the french dip and chicken tortilla soup. Both are shockingly delicious.
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