Hot Shots is definitely a dive bar, but if you're like me, that's what you are looking for…read moresometimes. They got a few pool tables and it's a smoking environment. Like I said, pure dive bar. If you're a smoker, you'll probably enjoy this bar. If not, expect to leave smelling like an ash tray. The only reason I took a star off is because the service there is super slow. Talking to some regulars there, it seems to be a normal thing to expect.

I am from San Diego, and this bar was definitely different from what I am used to. The atmosphere…read morewas actually really fun. They have karaoke and music. They do allow smoaking, so expect to smell like an ash tray when you leave lol. That is a down side, but the reason for the 3 stars is that the service is crap. They had 1 girl there who was busting out drinks like crazy, but the other guy working was so slow and they give smaller than normal pours for their alcohol. You will only get about a half shot.

This place is junk. The inside bar area is dirty and the bartenders are rude. No draft beer. The…read moresound system outside is just a $20 stereo playing Midland radio stations. A lot of potential but but for now it's junk.

Y'all, this is a dive bar without any kitch at all. It is not uncommon for them to only have one or…read more2 types of glassware clean. Kinda grody.

Great ambiance. Love the Halloween decorations. The…read moreHalloween themes drink menu is great. The chili cheese hot dogs from Leesco's next door were great too. They can order them for you. Service was great. Very relaxed atmosphere. Classy and fun.

We stopped by the Sip Haus for a quick predinner drink. It was a Tuesday so the bar was pretty…read moreempty, but you could tell it was a cool place to hang out. I kept it simple with an old fashioned while my wife ordered from the "Experience" side of the menu for a smoked version of the Old Fashioned called Smoke and Mirrors. Both were made to perfection and we would definitely come back the next time we are in Midland.

I have visited Buffalo Nickel a few times while visiting Midland for work and enjoyed my visit…read moreevery time. It has a nice easy-going, small-town Texas feel to it which is hard to describe unless you've lived in a town like this like I have. The inside is typically nice and chill; an ideal environment to grab a cocktail or two and conversate with a date, coworker, group of friends, whatever. Out of all the bars I have been to in Midland, I think Buffalo Nickel has the best selection of whiskey especially. I am not a huge whiskey aficionado but I have heard from ones that this is the place to go. I am more of a tequila and beer guy and they have everything I want. The unique thing about this bar is that the back patio is smoke-friendly. I am guilty of wanting some nicotine after some drinks so this is a great place for me. They also sell cigars if that is your thing. Cheers!

Wonderful rustic, easy going, relaxed bar to grab an amazing cocktail or two. First and foremost,…read moreit is not a cigar bar, it is a bar that sells cigars! They have a nice selection to grab a couple to smoke on the back patio or to take with you for later. Hubby really enjoy the Crazy Alice, said it was one of the best cigars he's ever had! We sat at the bar and our bartender was very sweet and attentive. Explained the cocktails a bit for us and gave suggestions. The Pumpkin Spiced White Russian caught my eye online so I went with that and hubby had an Old Fashioned. Drinks were spot on so when the bartender said they had a great Espresso Martini I said but of course! It was absolutely delicious!! We highly recommend Buffalo Nickel for a small gathering or date night cocktails.

It's got a cool speakeasy vibe and the drinks are good but pricey. My issue is that the food was…read moremediocre at best. I had the salmon and it was overcooked and dry. The vegetables were described as crisp but these were also dry and crunchy due to being overcooked. The caper sauce that I was looking forward to seemed like an overly salty pesto. All I could taste was salt. The lettuce wedge was good as was the pimento cheese dip. The service was good. The management was too cheap to spring for cable and the TVs had a week old minor league baseball game while the NBA finals played on TVs at real bars. Very disappointing!

Ambiance was rather nice, I enjoyed the antique building control panel. Service was spotty. I sat…read moreat the bar, the bartender right in front of me never greeted me or offered me a drink all night. Luckily another bartender took care of me for drinks and dinner. The food was good not great. The cauliflower app was very good and came out very quickly. Dressing on the Caesar was gloppy. Too much and too thick. Chicken fried steak was nice. Overall an ok spot.

Coming from LA, I last minute decided to visit my boyfriend because he is here to play baseball…read moreagainst the rockhounds. I was worried we wouldn't have any fun date spots but let me tell YOU. This spot was amazing 10/10 will miss this food leaving more than anything. If they catered weddings we'd hire them. We had Alejandro and their manager was soso kind. If you are here as a resident or a visitor this is a MUST. We came back twice in one day like psycho paths. All food was to die for and their staff was phenomenal!! THIS IS A MUST!!

Saint Blaise is a fantastic choice for a more formal brunch, lunch, or dinner in Midland, TX…read more MISSED MARK Getting the cons out of the way... The reason it missed the 5-star mark with me was our waitress was slow to do everything. Even with taking our drink order. Then our food order. The worst was waiting for my final bill. And then she forgot our takeout box for my youngest. I don't know why she didn't have a greater sense of responsiveness with our party of 3, but it was like this the entire duration of our meal on July 25, 2026. It was super frustrating! The other reason I knocked off a star off was because the towel dispenser was depleted in the lone restroom. I had to flag down an employee with drenched hands. THE PROS I called about 20 minutes ahead of time to reserve a table because I knew this brassiere was on the small side. The lady on the phone was courteous and professional. If you have a hot date, I highly recommend reservations particularly in the evening. This seems like that sort of place. When we arrived, I found free street parking a short walk away. We were promptly greeted and seated. To enter the restaurant, you must go inside the Frost Bank tower's lobby, but to exit there is a door just beyond the bar. This place has beautiful, eclectic decor. The bar area was somewhat rounded and has an easygoing, but classy feel to it. THE FOOD The ambiance is what made this a great mother/daughters brunch date. The food sets it apart from the majority of restaurants in this oil industry town. The have East Coast-sourced oysters on the menu! These are far superior to their West Coast counterparts. I would have opted for these for our app if it weren't for my minions, I mean children. Pigs in a Blanket ($15.00) - yet another appetizer my daughters pigged out on that I didn't get to try. And they said they weren't that hungry! Lies all lies. They looked divine with nicely cooked juicy sausage and everything seasoning on the pastries. Avo Toast ($11.50) - my newly-turned teen daughter and I both had our own. I opted for eggs over easy which were cooked nicely. She oddly chose scrambled eggs for her, but she ate pretty much all of it. Smashed Burger ($17) - my youngest had this and said it was excellent. Nice touch with an American flag planted into the top bun. For the umpteenth time she did not share a fry with me. It is what it is. Mocha latte ($5.00) - my youngest's birthday which I will be missing since she'll be visiting her father is coming up so this was a treat for her. I tried it. Quite good after being thoroughly stirred. 1988 Martini ($18) - pricey but oh so good. The olives stuffed with bleu cheese were not bad. I had to try it even though the thought of bleu cheese kind of turned me off. Lol. Will I return? Of course because I have faith it will be 5 stars next time. Look at the other raving reviews! RATING BREAKDOWN (4 stars overall) Food: 5 | Service: 3 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4

Here right now. The service is great, the food is good but the DJ is terrible! We've been here an…read morehour and a half and he's already replaying music and when I asked him to play faster music (because people in my group were literally falling asleep) he played the most obscure song from like 12 years ago. We all just looked at each other. I wanted to have fun tonight but we are all on our phones looking for somewhere else to go!

Arrived on a Friday night around 6. No one else in the bar except my party of six people. The…read morefirst waitress we had was extremely rude and had attitude from the beginning. She treated us like we weren't worth her time, yet she was at her JOB of serving people and no one else was in the room. Go figure. Anyway, we ordered food....beware most of it is just frozen crap that gets reheated in the kitchen. Nothing is fresh. Salmon was a triangle shape like you get from Sam's club freezer dept, mixed veggies were also from a freezer and slightly reheated. One of my veggies was actually still frozen on the inside! Mac n cheese was cold. Seriously it had not even been warmed up appropriately. How hard is that? Steaks were okay and probably your best option there but not worth the $27. Bartender did a great job of mixing drinks. Mixed drinks were all perfect. Cooler was "out" so no draft beer at all. Second server also talked down to us like we were trash. We were just about to leave and go somewhere else when we received our third server who was awesome. Kristian was her name and she knows how to serve!! Great attitude, attentive, patient, talkative and friendly. So we stayed a few hours, DJ shows up around 9:00 and he did a great job with music selection. Dance floor is small but not crowded. No smoking in the main part of the bar so this is a nice place to go dancing and not end up smelling like cigarettes all night. I'd recommend this place for drinks and dancing but definitely not for dinner!! Also, ask for Kristian to be your server if possible so you get treated with respect. She gets one whole star on my review, otherwise this would be a one star review!

The Blue Door is amazing. Erica and Will are amazing and the most attentive owners ever. They are a…read moredynamic duo and couldn't be more inviting and helpful. I am a whiskey nerd and Will's knowledge and selection is one of the best in Midland. Do yourself a favor and stop in.

Great place and fabulous cocktails at affordable prices. Also, the staff and the service are…read moreamazing.