Join us at Tricky Fish for Southern Comfort Food at its Finest!

At Tricky Fish – one of the newest restaurants in Richardson’s CityLine development, our goal in 2017 is to serve up food that not only tastes good, but is prepared simply, just the way you’d find it in your neighbor’s kitchen. No added preservatives or prepackaged bases, just simple, fresh ingredients every time.

At the heart of our menu is simple comfort food that warms the soul on a chilly January day. Some call it Southern. Some call it Cajun. We just call it good eatin’ straight from our Richardson scratch kitchen to yours.

While our menu is chock full of sandwiches, appetizers, and entrees sure to hit the spot, here are a few of our favorite comfort foods to get you through this winter season:

·     Kitchen Sink Gumbo: There’s nothing like a big bowl of gumbo to take the chill off! The gumbo at Tricky Fish is fully loaded with Gulf shrimp, fish, chicken, and Andouille sausage, served with a bed of white rice on the side.

·     Grilled Salmon:  One of our limited time offerings, a grilled filet served with fresh sauteed garlic green beans and dirty rice, topped with jalapeno parmesan butter.  

·     Roast Beef Po’ Boy: Got a hankerin’ for the New Orleans favorite? Tricky Fish’s Roast Beef Po’ Boy can’t be beat with tender slices of roast beef layered with melted provolone, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and our signature horseradish sauce.

·     Tricky Fish’s Macaroni & Cheese: Fresh, homemade macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food! Ours is made with only the finest – Tillamook cheddar cheese. Served with your choice of grilled chicken or shrimp.

And don’t forget to pair any of these delicious entrees with an ice cold craft beer, glass of sippin’ whiskey, wine, or a craft cocktail.

Beat these winter blues with a warm meal at Tricky Fish in Richardson, Texas today!

Tricky Fish's Homemade Tillamook Macaroni & Cheese

Brewery Spotlight: Alltech Lexington Brewing Co.

It’s tough being a beer company in bourbon country.

But those are the odds that Alltech Lexington Brewing Co. was up against when they started brewing beer in 1999. Dr. Pearse Lyons believed that a good, craft beer could survive in bourbon country, and that’s why he bought the defunct Lexingon Brewing Co. (which had formerly been in business since the 1790s) and felt the need to reinvigorate it with fresh ideas.

Dr. Lyons – an Irishman with a rich history in brewing and distillery – wanted to infuse the flavors of the area into his beer. And what better way than to brew beer in an old bourbon barrel!

Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale

From an old bourbon barrel, the award-winning Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale was born! Alltech Lexington Brewing Co. gets seasoned barrels from the finest distilleries in Kentucky and then ages its beer in them for up to 6 weeks. The resulting beer is flavored with subtle hints of vanilla, oak, and caramel. It’s by far the breweries most popular beer, even spawning other brews such as Kentucky Peach Barrel Wheat Ale and the Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale Stout. Alltech Kentucky Brewing Co. is careful to only select the most premium barrels for aging, barrels only used once to age bourbon, creating the most robust final product in its beer.

Are you ready to try some Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale yet? You’re in luck because Tricky Fish is proud to offer this delicious craft beer at our Richardson restaurant! 

We seek out unique craft beers from all over the country, offering new flavors you may be unfamiliar with. Our goal is to find pure, quality ales – such as the Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale – and introduce them to a whole new audience here in the Dallas area.

Not sure Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale is right for you? Tricky Fish has a full selection of premium craft beers, signature cocktails, and sippin’ whiskies sure to please.

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The Perfect Lunch: Po' Boys at Tricky Fish

Po’ Boys are a New Orleans favorite dating back to the early 1900s when former railroad conductors turned restaurant owners, Benny and Clovis Martin, began serving free sandwiches to some of their conductor buddies who were on strike. Many referred to these guys as “poor boys,” and the free sandwiches quickly took on the name of “po’ boy sandwiches.” At least that’s the story we’ve heard.

No matter the origins, po’ boy sandwiches are a staple in New Orleans, and now that Tricky Fish is open in Richardson’s CityLine complex, you can now get your hands on some authentic po’ boys yourself! We are your New Orleans style restaurant!

Each of our delicious po’ boy sandwiches starts with fresh, simple ingredients. Our mama told us to start with simple ingredients, and not to over-complicate things. (Always listen to mama.)

Lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles sit a top a crusty French bread loaf, which is then filled with your choice of the following:

·     Fried Shrimp or Catfish: Easily our most popular po’ boy, this traditional favorite features flaky, crispy seafood coupled with our homemade tartar sauce. We love the shrimp, but the choice is yours!

·     Blackened Catfish or Chicken: Looking for a lighter option? Ditch the fried and go blackened! Our blackened catfish and chicken is marinated then cooked to perfection and the po’ boy is coupled with a zesty horseradish cream.

·     Roast Beef: Tender roast beef and provolone melt in your mouth! Horseradish cream perfectly compliments the beef.

·     Fried Oyster B.L.T.: Give our “oyster loaf” a try! You’ll love the flavor of the fried oysters paired with our savory homemade bacon jam and tartar sauce.

Join us at Tricky Fish in Richardson, Texas this week for lunch and try one of our amazing po’ boys! Served with fries or our house slaw, you’ll be rolling back to the office.

Tricky Fish's Fried Catfish Po' Boy Sandwich!

Give the Perfect Gift: Tricky Fish Gift Cards Available Now!

So we’re new to CityLine in Richardson, Texas and we know many people haven’t had the pleasure of trying our new restaurant yet.

Why not make it easy for your friends, coworkers, and family to try our restaurant – give them the gift of Tricky Fish gift cards!

Tricky Fish gift cards are available in any denomination. Just visit our new restaurant location in CityLine of Richardson and ask to get a gift card or two.

Your friends will be thrilled to experience our casual dining experience, bringing the simple pleasures of life to every meal. Tricky Fish has Southern fare: delicious shrimp etouffee, Tillamook mac and cheese topped with shrimp, kitchen sink gumbo, and more. And don’t forget about our craft cocktails, handcrafted with simple ingredients every time.

We’re excited to see that guests are already having great experiences at our Richardson restaurant and bar and sharing those experiences on Yelp:

“Loved the food and the service was great! We will definitely be returning. Had a great time.” – Dylan in Addison, TX

“So so so impressed with Tricky Fish!!! I’m so excited to see all of the new restaurants opening at City Line and this one is fantastic! We traveled to NOLA earlier this year and the food here was straight out of Louisiana. The craft cocktails were delicious, complex, and didn’t have any rediciulously unnecessary ingredients like a lot of places add to their craft cocktail menus. The happy hour deals are good too!” – QH in Forney, TX

“We will be back… Frequently. Great place for families, dates, and business. At almost every table there are outlets to charge your phone or laptop and a bar to sit and work after hours. The mac and cheese is incredible!” - Rikki in Rowlett, TX

So if you are looking for the perfect gift for the person who has everything, give them a night out at our Richardson restaurant and bar! Tricky Fish gift cards are always the right size!

Sippin' Whiskies to Try Now at Tricky Fish!

As the days get cooler, it feels good to warm up with a glass of bourbon or two. (or three.)

At Tricky Fish, we love bourbon. We’ve gone to great lengths to choose a menu of “sippin’ whiskies” that will impress the palette and challenge you to try something new. Here are a few of our favorite bourbons, on the menu now at Tricky Fish, located in CityLine in Richardson, Texas:

1.  Firestone & Robertson TX Blended Whiskey

Tricky Fish loves supporting local, Texas craft breweries and distilleries. TX is one of our favorites, and not just because it’s produced in Texas, but because it’s just delicious bourbon – pure and simple. It goes down smooth, with sweet hints of honey butter, vanilla bean, oak, pear, and even caramel. But don’t take our word for it! TX was recently awarded the “Best American Craft Whiskey” in the World Spirits Competition.

2.  Booker’s Barrel Strength Whiskey

Hang on to your hats, because Booker’s is a bourbon that packs a punch! Booker’s is raw, uncut and unfiltered bourbon, which means each batch is aged to perfection and then immediately bottled. Nothing is added. You get what you get. Simplicity at it’s finest, and it’s pretty darn good stuff.

3.  Balconies Baby Blue Roasted Corn Whiskey

Want to try something new and different? Give Balconies Baby Blue a try. A departure from the typically craft bourbon, Baby Blue is crafted using roasted blue corn, creating a bourbon with a distinctive nuttiness and complex nose. Who knew blue corn could create such an amazing, award-winning sippin’ whiskey?!

4.  Stranahan’s Rocky Mountain Single Malt Whiskey

Distilled in Colorado, Stranahan’s whiskey contains only 4 ingredients: 100% malted barley, Rocky Mountain water, yeast, and time in the barrel. Somehow these simple ingredients are perfectly blended to create smooth whiskey - and call us crazy - but we swear we taste the mountains in every sip!

Ready to relax and sip some bourbon? Join us at Tricky Fish for lunch, dinner, or happy hour in Richardson, Texas.  

We can't wait to meet you!

When Only the Craftiest Cocktails Will Do - Tricky Fish

At Tricky Fish, we don’t just do craft cocktails.

Our motto is to bring the simple life to every aspect of our restaurant – the food, the atmosphere, and of course, our drinks. Each of our craft cocktails are made without mixes, with only the freshest, purest ingredients, with a difference you can taste.

Wondering if your favorite is on our Richardson cocktail menu? Here are just a few of the offering we have available now:

·     Bloody Mary: We might as well call this tasty favorite “brunch in a glass.” Our Bloody Marys are served with a homemade Bloody Mary mix, Absolut vodka, and tasty boiled shrimp as garnish.

·     Frozen Margarita: At Tricky Fish, we skip the syrupy store bought mixes and create our own with freshly squeezed lime juice. No high fructose corn syrup here! Round it out with Sauza blue tequila and you’ve got a drink as refreshing as it is ice cold.

·     Manhattan: A classic cocktail dating back to the 1870s, our Manhattan mimics the flavors that made the original great. Think Bulleit Rye, blood orange bitters, and vermouth – all rolled in to a cocktail that is simply perfect.  

·     Cinnamon Apple Julep: Just in time for Fall, our Cinnamon Apple Julep is infused with the flavors of the season. At Tricky Fish, we take classic Jim Beam, then infuse it with flavors of baked apple and cinnamon to create a unique bourbon all its own. Add a little homemade cinnamon syrup and fresh mint, and you’ve got a cocktail worth raving about!

Ready to whet your whistle with one of our craft cocktails? Join us at Tricky Fish this week for lunch specials, dinner, appetizers, craft beer, and of course, craft cocktails! We are open 7 days a week and conveniently located in the CityLine development in Richardson, Texas.

What to Look for in a Muffaletta - Tricky Fish

As a restaurant built on the inspirations of the gulf coast, tastes and influences of New Orleans permeate into the food we serve here at Tricky Fish. One New Orleans favorite that has quickly become a hit at Tricky Fish is the humble muffaletta. But what makes a muffaletta fabulous?

1.   The Bread

A great sandwich starts with the bread, and you can’t dismiss the perfection of muffaletta bread. It’s a round loaf that is flattened on top. The texture of a good muffaletta loaf will remind you a sponge: soft, fluffy insides with a firm exterior. At Tricky Fish, we use a fresh Gambino bun – straight from New Orleans for an authentic flavor every time.

2.   The Olive Spread

What separates a good muffaletta from a great muffaletta is the olive spread. Again, we love Gambino’s olive salad from New Orleans, because they use only the finest ingredients from around the world. Ripe, green olives sourced from Sicily and Spain, other vegetables sourced from fertile regions of California, and 100% extra virgin olive oil from Sicily are just a few of the ingredients that set their spread above the rest with a difference you can taste.

3.   The Fixins

Don’t skimp on the meats and cheeses! We love to load our Tricky Fish muffalettas up with high quality, aged provolone, cured hams, and salamis. The higher quality the meat, the better it will taste.

4.   The Prep Time

The best muffalettas are made at least 2 hours in advance, allowing the oils and flavors to seep into the dense bread. Trust us on this; it’s a little tip we learned from the founder of the original muffaletta, Central Grocery in New Orleans, LA.

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In the mood for a mouthwatering muffaletta? Stop into Tricky Fish – located at CityLine in Richardson, Texas – today! We serve the best seafood in Richardson!

Tricky Fish Gives Back: ONEHOPE Winery

At Tricky Fish, we like to keep things simple. We enjoy the simple pleasures in life and love when those simple pleasures align with our goals to give back and support great causes.

When we were opening our Richardson restaurant and bar, we looked long and hard at which wines, spirits, and craft beers we wanted to carry. One such winery stood out, and we just had to carry their wines in-house: ONEHOPE Winery.

What is Different about ONEHOPE?

ONEHOPE is wine with a purpose. As a relatively new winery tucked into the heart of Napa Valley, ONEHOPE Vineyard is an example of how to run a sustainable, for-profit business. It started as just 8 20-somethings, anxious to make a difference, while making great wine. At a trade show, a man named Michael (who they later learned was Michael Mondavi himself!) took an interest in their company and has been a consultant on the business every since. ONEHOPE’s Vineyard is already a leader in water and energy conservation within the Napa Valley.  

Beyond the sustainability aspect of the business, each bottle of ONEHOPE wine that is sold gives back to a certain charity. Causes like fighting childhood hunger, breast cancer research, providing therapies for autistic children, pet adoption, creating clean drinking water in third world counties, and so much more. You can learn more about the charities here.

What Wines do you Carry at Tricky Fish?

At Tricky Fish, both the ONEHOPE Cabernet and the ONEHOPE Chardonnay are on our wine menu. The Cabernet supports therapies for children with autism; the Chardonnay supports breast cancer research.

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It’s wine we feel good about serving – and you should feel good ordering! And bonus: it’s delicious! Visit Tricky Fish at CityLine in Richardson, Texas this week for wine specials, gourmet farm to table entrees, and so much more.