Phil & Derek's Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Phil & Derek's, a vibrant establishment in Houston, Texas, offering a fusion of Cajun/Creole, Southern cuisine with a side of Jazz & Blues music. With a plethora of utilities including reservations, takeout, delivery, and vegan options, this Black and Women-owned space caters to all. The atmosphere is described as casual, trendy, and classy, perfect for groups and families. Their dishes, like the blackened catfish and crawfish etouffé, have received rave reviews for their authentic flavors and perfectly paired sides. The live music, DJ sets, and spacious outdoor seating create a lively ambiance for a memorable dining experience. Friendly staff, efficient service, and mouth-watering food make Phil & Derek's a must-visit for anyone seeking a delicious Southern feast with a side of entertainment.
Appetizers
Veggie Spring Roll
Crispy-fried all-vegetarian spring rolls served with spicy mango-habanero dipping sauce.
Seafood Fondue
Blackened crawfish, shrimp, cremini mushrooms, and spinach in a house-made fondue sauce served with garlic crostinis.
Voodoo Spring Rolls
Crispy fried spring rolls stuffed with crawfish tails, andouille sausage, roasted corn, and our house cheese blend. Served with sriracha aioli sauce.
Gumbeaux
Bowl of our house recipe gumbo loaded with spices, andouille sausage, and fresh gulf shrimp.
Fish Basket
Crispy batter-fried catfish; served with seasoned french fries.
Shrimp Basket
crispy batter-fried shrimp, served with seasoned french fries.
Wing Basket
(Battered or no batter) crispy, seasoned fried wings tossed in your choice of sauce; spicy thai chili, garlic Parmesan, mango habanero, BBQ, lemon pepper, or Buffalo-style.
Smoked Boudin Link
Cajun smoked boudin link served over our house-made dirty rice with a spicy sriracha aioli dipping sauce.
Creole Deviled Eggs
hard-boiled deviled eggs with Cajun seasonings, green onion topped with a crispy batter-friend gulf shrimp, and drizzled with fried male bacon bits.
Ricky's Salad
Crisp spring mix, ripe tomatoes, cucumber, and chopped onions with your choice of dressing (ranch, Caesar or balsamic vinaigrette).
Ricky's Salad With Grilled Or Fried Chicken
Crisp spring mix, ripe tomatoes, cucumber, and chopped onions with your choice of dressing (ranch, bleu cheese, Italian, Caesar, balsamic vinaigrette, or ginger sesame).
Ricky's Salad With Grilled Or Fried Shrimp
Crisp spring mix, ripe tomatoes, cucumber, and chopped onions with your choice of dressing (ranch, Caesar, or balsamic vinaigrette).
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan cheese, and olive crostini.
Caesar Salad With Grilled Or Fried Chicken
Crisp romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan cheese, and olive crostini.
Caesar Salad With Grilled Or Fried Shrimp
Crisp romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan cheese, and olive crostini.
Salads
Entrees
Lamb Chop Dinner
grilled lamb chops with dirty rice and your choice of side.
Oxtails Over Rice With Greens
Back by popular demand. Our oxtails and gravy over white served with a side of collard greens and cornbread topped with honey butter.
Fire-Grilled Salmon
oz salmon filet lightly blackened then fire-grilled; served over a bed of linguine pasta tossed in a lobster sauce.
Charbroiled Ribeye
oz. thick juicy tender ribeye, charbroiled to order and served with one side of your choosing.
Seafood Platter
Generous portions of crispy batter-fried catfish and shrimp served with seasoned french fries and hush puppies. Upcharge for additional sides. Ask server for details.
Bayou Catfish
oz. Catfish fillet blackened freshwater catfish topped with fried shrimp and a Cajun butter sauce; all served over a bed of dirty rice & collard greens.
Cajun Seafood Pasta
blackened shrimp, crawfish tails, and andouille sausage in a lobster cream sauce; served over linguine pasta.
Double Grilled Pork Chops
Two well-seasoned grilled pork chops served with your choice of one side.
Shrimp & Grits
Six blackened shrimp and sauteed crawfish tails served atop creamy cheese grits with a fondue sauce, garnished with green onions.
Crawfish & Shrimp Etouffee
House-made Louisiana-style etouffee cooked with crawfish and shrimp served with seasoned white herb rice.
Seafood Fondue Potato
lb baked potato stuffed with our house-made cheese fondue sauce, cremini mushrooms blackened crawfish tails and grilled gulf shrimp.
Chicken And Waffle
Fluffy waffle and crispy battered fried chicken wings served with a side of our house-made bourbon sauce and sides of syrup.
Classic Cheeseburger
Classic oz burger. Seasoned oz patty served with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickles and fried onions served with side of fries.
Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery whipped potatoes, perfectly seasoned for a comforting side dish.
Mac N' Cheese
Creamy, classic macaroni in a rich, velvety cheese sauce.
Collard Greens
Southern-style collard greens with a flavorful twist, cooked to perfection
Semi-Sweet Cornbread
Broccoli & Rice Casserole
Cheesy blend of broccoli and rice baked in a creamy casserole.
Sweet Yams
Steamed Brocolli
Dirty Rice
Red Beans And Rice
Hearty red beans paired with seasoned rice, a delicious comfort dish.
Beans (No Rice)
Sides
Desserts
Peach Cobbler
Ice cream a la mode for an additional charge.
Donut Bread Pudding
Ice cream a la mode for an additional charge.
French Creme Brulee
Ice cream a la mode for an additional charge.
Chocolate Chocolate Cake
Layered chocolate cake with chocolate sauce and fresh strawberries. A la mode for an additional charge.