"It takes a lot to get a 5-Star Rating nowadays but this place earned it. Last Friday night, we were staying in Garland and wanted to go to some unique locally owned/operated eatery. Bankhead Brewing looked good and we arrived there just before 7 PM. They don't take reservations, it was cold (February) and there was a 45-minute wait. So we waited and so did couple after couple and we eventually got our table and server and from there on the specialty beers, food, and service was great! I asked what customers raved about and ordered the meatloaf which was well-presented and quite filling. My wife took the other recommendation of the chicken-fried-chicken and again, well-presented, tasty and more than filling. They had some great looking specials but we stuck with the customer faves for our first visit. While the desert menu was good, they had an off-the-menu strawberry shortcake that was fantastic! Out the door, I believe that we spent around $75 for two specialty beers, entrees, desert, tax, and 20% tip. I would recommend this place for that somewhat special night out and it appears that quite a few people used this place as a group night out."