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Pocket’s Grille in Smithville to undergo $400K expansion

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Joel Valley

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Published February 17, 2026 at 4:42 p.m. CT

Pocket’s Grille in Smithville to undergo $400K expansion — Pocket's Grille sells chicken tenders served with fries and Texas toast for $15. (Courtesy Pocket's Grill)

Editor's note: This article is based on a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. Community Impact will update this story as we learn more.

Pocket’s Grille in Smithville will get a makeover with more space and upgraded amenities—positioning the longtime local favorite for continued growth.

About the project

The 1,223-square-foot expansion, scheduled to begin May 12 and take approximately a year to complete, is estimated to cost $400,000.

The scope of work includes:

Building a new bar
Adding indoor and outdoor seating
Installing a walk-in cooler for keg storage
Installing a walk-in cooler for the kitchen
Relocating the existing playground

The menu

Customers can order from a menu that features:

Appetizers
Salads
Sandwiches
Burgers,
Quesadillas
Pizzas
Hot dogs
Tex-Mex

Also of note

Pocket’s Grille will celebrate its 30th anniversary Sept. 16.

“As we move toward year 30, we’re excited for some big changes ahead,” Pocket’s Grille said in a social media post. “Here’s to the next chapter and to many more years of serving Smithville.”