This bar is an absolute riot! In the best way possible. I visited here on a Thursday night and it…read morewas absolutely packed with some characters. It was open mic with some surprisingly good singers and a big dance floor. If you're looking to dance with somebody, this is the place to go. The prices on the drinks there are a little higher than I was expecting but still somewhat reasonable. It is also open to smoking if that's your thing. They have pool tables, dancing, music, and friendly people that are willing to hang out if that's what you are looking for. A little word of caution: be careful if you are leaving at bar close. There were a few cars doing donuts right outside and driving WAY too fast. As well as some questionable individuals outside.

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.

Favorite bar in town. My wife and I always make a point to stop in whenever they roll out a new…read moreseasonal cocktail menu. The drinks are consistently excellent, and there's usually a new craft beer worth trying.

Ribs off the smoker were very good. Got the rib special with pinto beans and cornbread. This is…read moremy favorite Sunday afternoon spot for dinner. They are upgrading the menu and restaurant side each time I go. Their steak and potatoes are great sellers for a reason

Great food, steak and chicken, armadillo eggs, great music and drinks, very happening place.read more

Local favorite! Full bar, Saturday brunch…read more Sports on tvs. Must go if hungry , needed a drink or looking for some comfort food menu goes from enchiladas to steaks to homemade biscuits and gravy

Burgers and Service were top notch! great little bar. if…read moreyou're in downtown midland stop in!

Food was good enough to make up for slow service. Pull apart brioche is a great table app. The…read morechicken fry is legitimately the best I've had in years. Crispy to the last bite. The nicest hotel in West Texas also has one of the best restaurants! Good ambiance, nice and quiet makes for a great date night. Gets louder as it gets crowded.

Barrel & Derrick is conveniently located within the Odessa Marriott Hotel (separate review to…read morefollow). I've dined here several times during a recent work trip, and I've been consistently impressed with every dish I've ordered. The ambiance, food, and service were all excellent. This review reflects both my individual dine‑in experiences and a special request I made for evening dinner service for my colleagues. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, and I highly recommend it whether you're visiting or just passing through.

Oysters flew overnight from Massachusetts? Count me in! Yes, oysters were great!. So we're the pigs…read morein a blanket, the cheese fondue, the New York Strip, the bread pudding, the service, the ambience, the drinks. Happy to see Downtown Midland expanding their food options!

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

Went to this place for drink a few nights back. Interesting to say the least... They have a big…read moreselection of whiskeys so there's that. This bar is a place that has the "regulars" who seem to frequent the place, which I think gives it it's unique character. If you're not from West Texas or Midland, this would be a place you might like to go to to see the other side of West Texas.

staying at the hotel and went to get cigarettes from the machine and it did not take 20s so i asked…read morethe lady outside the door if she had change, she did not and told me to go around to the main entrance so I did. the lady did not and so I asked if the bar might have change and she said I could not go in, clearly standing there with an ice bucket I was not going in to party. Finally got change and the machine took my money, told the lady inside the door that it had. She said we don't own it and to talk with the hotel I asked if she could get the information for me. She did not help me in any way and I left with no information and no money.

Once star for the music, but for the drink (if you can call it that). Top Shelf long island,…read morecharged for a regular long island then charged extra for each individual shut of liquor as if was two separate drink. Bar tender needs to get her shit straight.