Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Texas Panhandle

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Updated October 05, 2024

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

Cellar 55

4.8

4.8 (125)

$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!

Top review

Kimbra

Dined 5 days ago

We do not live in Amarillo but was going to be here for our anniversary and my husband chose Cellar 55. We were very happy with the friendliness of staff, the food was awesome! It was perfect !!

Macaroni Joe's

4.8

4.8 (143)

$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.

Top review

Edward

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Macaroni joe's is definitely our go to when in Amarillo, great food, great service and I would definitely recommend giving them a try.

Venezia Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1004)

$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.

Top review

Howardvip

Dined 3 days ago

Great place for a romantic dinner or with friends.

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4.8

4.8 (274)

$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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vickie

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

Brunch was amazing so many wonderful choices. We will have to go back to try other dishes. Sparkling Sangria is my favorite! Great service and food was so delicious!

Flair Taverna

4.7

4.7 (164)

$31 to $50

Italian

Odessa / Midland

About the restaurant

A concept inspired from farm to table ingredients with an organic
foundation on the menu, offering a casual ambiance dining experience.
Featuring varied selection of tapas with European and Latin American
influences at moderate prices, and a full bar including wines around
the world and artisan craft cocktails. Every dish and drink reveals
flavors representing at least one part of world.

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Betsy

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

Excellent surf and turf, charcuterie and wine. Great service

Public House

4.8

4.8 (163)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Amarillo

About the restaurant

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We look forward to serving you.

Located in Amarillo, Public House features upscale American comfort food, craft beer, classic cocktails, & boutique wines.
Prepared using fresh, quality ingredients, our elevated comfort food menu will make you feel right at home. Dig into delicious favorites like creamy prime rib & mushroom soup, a vast array of sandwiches & salads, or try seared elk tenderloin, our specialty. We also have a wide variety of gluten free choices (including our soups and gluten free bread for sandwiches).
Enjoy the warm company of family & friends as you look through our extensive drink menu. You’ll find an unparalleled selection, featuring award winning wine list, nice bottled beer list, 8 craft beers on tap, and Amarillo’s largest selection of whiskey.

Top review

Loren

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

My wife and I went to Public House to celebrate our 44th wedding anniversary. We always enjoy a meal at Public House. My wife had a margarita with whiskey, and I may have enjoyed that more than she did. Our appetizers were crab and cream cheese wontons and drunken mushrooms. For our meal, my bride ordered mac/cheese with meatloaf. I ordered my "go to" favorite BLT. That may not seem celebratory to some, but I do love that BLT! Everything was delicious, but if I were to do that meal over again, I would have passed on the drunken mushrooms only because they are rich (yet delicious) and I had to restrict my attention to my BLT. Great food, great ambiance, great service...that makes for a very Happy Anniversary for us. And I almost forgot the carrot cake. I lack the right words to describe the taste, so I'll go with, "delicious."

Toscana Italian Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (268)

$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.

Top review

Paul

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

I found Toscana to be an amazing dining experience! I ordered the Caesar Salad for starters, and was a generous portion, well dressed with shaved parmigiana cheese and crispy croutons! The main course I chose, was the Braised Short Rib, Vegetables and substituted for the mashed potatoes! This was served beautifully, and the short rib was, fork tender. There was a light brown gravy which was ok, but I’m not a fan of gravy overall, but had a nice flavor. I ended with their homemade chocolate chip gelato, a generous portion and was delicious! I would highly recommend this restaurant!

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Copper Creek Fine Texas Dining

4.7

4.7 (622)

$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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Mark

Dined on Oct 2, 2024

Appetizer, salad, and two of three entrees were wonderful. My ribeye, while cooked properly (rare) was tough. Service was the high point of the evening. McKaleigh was bright, cheerful, and extremely helpful.

Metropolitan Steak & Seafood

4.6

4.6 (412)

$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

Top review

Richardvip

Dined 6 days ago

Felt very rushed which is a pet peeve of mine. Barely served salad and entree arrived. Other than that it was a very pleasant evening

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Experience

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Triple J Chophouse and Brew Co

4.6

4.6 (1052)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Lubbock

About the restaurant

Not just Lubbock’s only brew pub, but also a steakhouse where a comfortable atmosphere and a friendly service staff awaits you. With a wide variety of menu items, no wonder people claim we have “Darn Good Food.”

Come in for a Well Crafted Beer, stay for the food.

Top review

Kenny

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

Good food, good service. Meet here once a month with a group and all enjoy it.

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