About
E.J. Wills Gastropub opened in 2016 as a locally owned, family-operated restaurant where we believe that it’s not just the chef but also the ingredients that make a dish fantastic. We source our ingredients locally whenever possible, cook all of our menu items from scratch, and feature craft beer from about a dozen Texas breweries. We also support local charities through “give back” nights, a guest-bartender series, and in-kind donations and we provide discounts for veterans and local law enforcement. Our philanthropic engagement reflects our commitment to the community and we are proud to be active partners with organizations that advance education, safety, and prosperity in our city.
On the basis of our innovative menu, attention to detail and high quality service, and focus on making guests feel like family, we have earned an array of awards including Best Burger on the Dallas A-List, Outstanding Burger from Lux Life Magazine, Judge's Choice for Best Salsa at the McKinney Salsa Fest, and the American Express Card Member Favorite Award. Additionally, the Dallas Observer called our Garbage Burger “The Craziest Burger in Dallas” and the site Thrillist named eating it #18 on “The Dallas Bucket List: 42 Things to Do Before you Die.”
We offer special event catering, weekend brunch, live music, space for large parties and private events in house, and are the official game watching site for the Ohio State and Texas Tech University alumni clubs in Collin County. We have broad appeal to families, those on date night, those wanting to watch games or listen live to local entertainers, and business professionals looking for a comfortable and unique lunch or happy hour spot. We are unpretentious, devoted to customer service, and absolutely committed to offering our guests locally sourced, scratch cooking at its best. We like to think of our spot as a place “where friends and flavor come together” but we also know that the concept of a gastropub is not familiar to most. As a result, we often explain our restaurant as “a place to get gourmet grub in a pub!”
As the owner, I greatly enjoy engaging with guests! Hearing about what brought them to our restaurant, what they might be celebrating, what they love, what they would like to see, and just getting to know them!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We being with a phone call or email to understand the customer's needs and the purpose of the event. Then we discuss how we can best serve them. We try to make it as seemless as possible and maintain one point of contact throughout the whole planning process. Our goal is 100 percent satisfaction!