Feeding a family (or a crew of friends) can get pricey quickly. However, if you can all decide on the same thing, there are many options for “Family Meals” in Lubbock, which are budget-friendly and save you from having to turn on the stove.
note: price ranges are approximate and based on information online as of 3/4/2026. It should be assumed that all family meals are to-go only, but you might call and ask.
Stella’s (6015 82nd St Suite #1)
Stella’s Family Packs are available for 2 or 4 people and include 1 entree and 1 pasta or side, and come with bread and salad. Choose from Eggplant Parmesan to Cashew Chicken and several other options.
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen (4009 S Loop 289)
Cheddar’s offers a variety of Family Bundles, which you can order for pickup or delivery (they are to-go only), including: chicken tenders, baby back ribs, salmon, combinations of these meats, large family salad, and gallons of tea or lemonade. You get to pick the sides that come with the meals, too. The platters feed 3-4 adults and are very reasonably priced in my opinion.
Price Range: $30- $50, $7.50- $16.50 per person
Saltgrass Steak House (6026 Marsha Sharp Fwy W)
Saltgrass offers a large variety of Family Packs from burgers to steaks and shrimp, large family sides available à la carte, large salads, gallons of tea and lemonade (including strawberry. You get to pick the sides (some of the fancier sides have an upcharge). The available variety is fantastic, and each pack feeds 5 adults…