Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Texas Panhandle

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2026

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems 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!

12 Gage Restaurant

5.0

5 (120)

$31 to $50

American

Marathon

About the restaurant

The 12 Gage Restaurant, nestled within the Gage Hotel, offers a refined dining experience with a distinct Texas flair. Their award-winning menu changes seasonally, showcasing fresh, locally sourced ingredients like wild game, prime beef, and seasonal vegetables.

The restaurant boasts both elegant indoor and outdoor seating options. Inside, comfortable leather chairs surround a cozy fireplace, while the walls are adorned with unique art and cowboy chic décor. Outside, the patio provides an intimate and romantic setting with fireplaces and trickling fountains.

Beyond the ambiance, 12 Gage boasts an extensive wine list featuring the hotel's own private label selection, alongside signature cocktails and delectable house-made desserts. This culinary journey is a perfect way to celebrate any special occasion or simply enjoy a memorable meal in the heart of West Texas.

Top review

Michele

Dined on Apr 28, 2026

We had the fried Quail, the Nilgai and the beef tenderloin filet. All excellent- the filet was thick, so tender and cooked medium rare to perfection. We dined in the outdoor area, very pleasant!

Cask & Cork

4.9

4.9 (502)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Amarillo

About the restaurant

Welcome to Cask & Cork, casual comfort and fine dining!

Cask & Cork is a restaurant and bar with a scenic rooftop patio. Cask & Cork strives to offer an experience that strikes the perfect balance between casual comfort and fun dining. Offering an extensive menu with mouth-watering features & craft beverages.

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Kimberly

Dined on Apr 24, 2026

We had the best experience with amazing food and a wonderful atmosphere! We will definitely visit again!

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Experience

Tuesday 1/2 Price Wine night at Cask & Cork....

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Wednesday Pristine Seafood / Chef's Filet Features

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PRIME RIB THURSDAY'S at Cask...

Macaroni Joe's

4.8

4.8 (246)

$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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JimGold

Dined on Apr 29, 2026

Great food and service in charming atmosphere for restaurant located in strip mall

Metropolitan Steak & Seafood

4.8

4.8 (527)

$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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Amy

Dined 3 days ago

Our food was exceptional! Our waitress, Katen was superb! Great job

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Experience

Mother's Day Brunch!

Triple J Chophouse and Brew Co

4.7

4.7 (1203)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Lubbock

About the restaurant

Not just Lubbock’s Orginal brew pub, but also a steakhouse where a comfortable, laidback atmosphere and a friendly service staff await you. With a wide variety of menu items from steaks, seafood and brick oven pizza, no wonder people claim we have “Darn Good Food.” Located across from the Buddy Holly Museum, on Buddy Holly Ave. in the Depot District.

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

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TovaGold

Dined on Apr 24, 2026

Excellent food and service! Great live music too! Trever was our server and he made sure our group of 8 was well taken care of! Highly recommend!!

Skyviews Restaurant of Texas Tech

4.7

4.7 (372)

$31 to $50

American

Lubbock

About the restaurant

While you may not realize it, you have chosen to dine in a Texas Tech University classroom! Skyviews Restaurant is a full-service, largely self-supporting restaurant designed and operated to provide a hospitality laboratory experience for up to 50 students each week. While you are enjoying an excellent meal in the lovely surroundings, students are developing skills and applying knowledge. Every day is a learning experience for our students, and we welcome comments and suggestions as we strive to improve your dining experience. We greatly appreciate your patronage.

Please note that reservations are limited due to the nature of our restaurant. Dinner reservations fill up quickly and will close 24 hours prior to dinner. If OpenTable does not allow a reservation or blocks out a timeslot, that signifies we are full for that time and/or day.

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Susan

Dined on Apr 30, 2026

Excellent meal and service was wonderful as always! Can't wait for their next season to begin!

Reata Restaurant - Alpine

4.6

4.6 (937)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Alpine

About the restaurant

The original Reata Restaurant located in the scenic Davis Mountains of west Texas offers the same fine dining and Legendary Texas Cuisine you can find at the Fort Worth location. Alpine, home to Sul Ross State University is near Texas tourist destination Big Bend National Park and the towns of Marathon, Fort Davis and Lajitas. Alpine is also a short drive from Marfa, Texas renowned both for the mysterious Marfa Lights and Donald Judd's Chinati Foundation. Reata, named after the legendary ranch in the James Dean classic movie, "Giant", which was filmed in nearby Marfa, boasts the same high quality Southwestern dining you can find in Fort Worth. This is not food for the faint of heart, from Chicken Fried Steak to Calf Fries or the Pepper Crusted Tenderloin and Cowboy Rib Eye Steak, this is a dining experience not to miss.

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Thomas

Dined 3 days ago

Everything we ordered was outstandingly delicious, and the service was friendly and attentive.

Drunken Oyster

4.4

4.4 (811)

$31 to $50

Cajun

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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Suzanne

Dined on Apr 10, 2026

Service & food always reliable! Enjoy lunch here with friends!

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The Reserve Culinary Tavern

4.4

4.4 (210)

$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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Amanda

Dined on Apr 25, 2026

Had a great time! Food and service were excellent.

The Western Horseman Club

3.6

3.6 (74)

$31 to $50

American

Amarillo

About the restaurant

At the Western Horseman Club, we’re not just a destination; we’re the heartbeat of Amarillo’s past and its dynamic present. As a versatile, full-service establishment, we take pride in being your one-stop experience. Join us for delicious dining, relaxing at the bar, sipping craft cocktails in our lounge, and immersing yourself in the rhythm of live music. We’re not just a place; we’re where Amarillo’s stories are woven, where history meets today, and where memorable moments come to life.

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Marty

Dined on Mar 15, 2026

Awesome server. She was a very great person good was awesome. Filet and salmon were the best.

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