Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Texas Panhandle

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Texas Panhandle? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Sa•Vor

4.8

4.8 (286)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Amarillo

About the restaurant

Contrary to what most think, the word tapas actually means "to cover". Rooted as a tradition in Spanish culture, socializing patrons of restaurants would cover their wine glasses with small plates to protect their beverages from insects and small pests while outdoors. At Savor, we pay homage to this ritual in our own unique way. The urban and chic atmosphere invites locals to step outside Amarillo for an evening and into another place entirely. With an urban, speakeasy vibe, Savor welcomes its patrons to sit comfortably at the bar or in a cozy booth next to the floor to ceiling windows.

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SusanVIP

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

Wonderful ambiance with an interesting menu and nice wine selection. We shared tapas and a Caesar salad as well as the scallops and filet, all were outstanding. Highly recommend!

Cellar 55

4.8

4.8 (161)

$31 to $50

American

Amarillo

About the restaurant

Experience a world of culinary delights at Cellar 55, Amarillo's newest dining sensation. As soon as you step inside, you'll be enveloped in an atmosphere that's as unique as the menu itself. Cellar 55 offers an unforgettable dining experience, pairing a one-of-a-kind ambiance with exceptional cuisine that promises to tantalize your taste buds.

Located in the heart of Amarillo, Texas, Cellar 55 is perfect for both intimate dinners and festive gatherings. Each dish is meticulously crafted, showcasing local flavors and ingredients in ways that will surprise and delight you. From innovative starters to decadent desserts, every bite is designed to be an adventure.

Join us at Cellar 55, where dining is not just about eating, but about embarking on a flavorful journey. Whether you're a local food lover or a visitor to the area, prepare to indulge in a meal that you'll remember long after the last bite.

Cheers, to the good life!

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David

Dined 2 days ago

Great food great service and absolutely worth the price.

Drunken Oyster

4.7

4.7 (768)

$31 to $50

Unspecified

Amarillo

About the restaurant

The Drunken Oyster atmosphere will bring you into the Heart of the French Quarter, With the sounds you hear on the streets of French Quarter, Gas Lanterns, Heavy Drapes, aged Brick and Library laddered bar. The food is a compilation of Cajun Inspired dishes and fresh flown in daily Seafood and Oysters. The Drunken Oyster also Offers Aged Certified Angus beef Cuts. There is something for everyone, Salads, burgers, Po Boys, Gator, Crawfish,to name a few options.

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Sonia

Dined 2 days ago

Food was great and so was service. The band was way too loud. They were good but we came for ambiance and the ability to talk to each other and when they started playing we could not hear each other and we were not even in the same room as the band

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Popular dish

Risotto and Scallops

Toscana Italian Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (278)

$31 to $50

Italian

Amarillo

About the restaurant

Merging classic cowboy cultures, Toscana brings the iconic flavors of Italy and its cattle-country to West Texas. Serving beef that would make any Panhandle rancher proud, we source our ingredients from nearby farms and fields, and offer an outstanding selection of local and international wines and spirits. Pull up a seat, grab a glass, and allow our staff to take you on this culinary journey.

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Linda

Dined 3 days ago

Had lunch with a friend and really enjoyed the experience. The food was very good the waitress is wonderful. It was a very relaxed, enjoyable time.

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Experience

Santa's Brunch Buffet

Copper Creek Fine Texas Dining

4.8

4.8 (628)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Abilene

About the restaurant

Copper Creek Fine Texas Dining serves hand cut mesquite grilled steaks and the freshest seafood selection in Abilene. We also have an fantastic lunch menu! Guests will also enjoy a full wine list, craft cocktails and craft beers and our once a month brunch, held on the first Saturday of every month!

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Robyn

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Chef knocked it out of the park with the Brunch items. Logan, Courtney and hostess were great!

Macaroni Joe's

4.6

4.6 (159)

$30 and under

Steak

Amarillo

About the restaurant

Macaroni Joe's, in Amarillo, serves up simple yet unique Italian-inspired dishes. Featuring an eclectic menu as well as diverse selection of wines, Macaroni Joe's is a great place to dine in an atmosphere with a real Tuscan feel.

Specialty pastas on the menu at Macaroni Joe's include green chili chicken farfalle, handmade lasagna, blackened bayou pasta and much more. You'll also find a number of chef's specialties such as our wagyu ribeye, slow roasted pork shank, and Chilean seabass. And don't forget to ask your server about the perfect wine to go with your meal, from a wine cellar offering more than 400 choices.

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BrandonVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Food was exceptional. Mac Joes has stepped it up a notch. Our server, Gage, was outstanding!!

Venezia Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1016)

$30 and under

Italian

Odessa / Midland

About the restaurant

Join us for an authentic Northern Italian food experience right here in West Texas.

We offer a full dining experience complete with an award-winning and extensive wine list, a lengthy Italian menu with appetizers, entrees, and desserts, and ambiance to top it all off. Have a special request? Let our chefs create a dish worth dishing about. We offer everything from handmade pastas to sizzling steaks and fresh seafood from our kitchens to your plate.

Enjoy a Midland, Texas evening on our patio with a glass of wine and a plate of something delicious while relaxing outside. Our restaurant boasts several events spaces as well as an outdoor patio for small and large events and regular dining.

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DavidVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Perfect as always. Good service. Good cocktails lovely holiday decor

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Azul - Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Resort

4.6

4.6 (92)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Eagle Pass

About the restaurant

Located in a relaxed, modern environment, Azul offers Mexican cuisine served with fresh ingredients and warm hospitality. Experience local favorites, friendly service and delicious specialty drinks from our extensive bar selection.

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Blanca

Dined on 24 Nov 2024

The food was delicious, our server was friendly and awesome, and the ambiance was great!!

Metropolitan Steak & Seafood

4.8

4.8 (426)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Amarillo

About the restaurant

Metropolitan:
Our amazing food is a result of a menu selection of prime steaks, chops, and seafood complimented with an extensive wine list and world-class bar service.

Executive Chef: Nori Karimi
Michelin Star Recipient

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Vickie

Dined 3 days ago

When we arrived and told the hostess our name, she immediately told us Happy anniversary. What a thoughtful touch! Warm, friendly people. Good good. Cool atmosphere.

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Experience

Dueling Pianos

The Reserve Culinary Tavern

4.6

4.6 (138)

$30 and under

American

Lubbock

About the restaurant

The Reserve Culinary Tavern is situated in the heart of South Lubbock, surrounded by your favorite shops and neighborhoods. Whether you’re stopping by for happy hour with friends or a date night dinner, our menu has something for everyone. With our expansive bar menu and skilled bartenders, you can enjoy your favorite specialty cocktail with your choice of liquor, or grab craft beer from our large selection of beer on tap. Don’t miss out on Willie’s Pie of the Day, and if you want more than a slice, you can always buy a whole pie.
We aim to provide great food, cold drinks and wonderful service every time you visit us. We are locally owned and operated and our tavern reflects that: we feature local products on our food menu, local beers on draft, and you can always catch a Texas Tech game at the Reserve. If you’re looking for quality food in a beautiful atmosphere, we know The Reserve will be added to your Lubbock-night-out rotation.
Don't forget about Saturday and Sunday brunch!

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Stephanie

Dined 2 days ago

A group of us girls like to go here for ladies night. We have tried and array of their vast appetizer menu and have loved it all!

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