I hosted a 70th birthday for my wife and some of her friends recently. We reserved one of their private rooms and they took great care of the girls. Brandon was a terrific server. MJ's is a great place for special occasions or Tuesday night dinner. In the next few months they are moving to a new location on Paramount Ave. - across from Pizza Planet. read more

We stopped by for bread and wine, got a couple appetizers, got a couple desserts, it was so relaxing and peaceful. Our Service name was Josh, he was friendly, polite, and professional. He was knowledgeable regarding the food and the wine. The wine selection was extensive and we are so glad for the fresh warm ricotta bread. We took our time and never felt rushed or pressured to move along. We plan on going back in this time getting entrées, but those desserts were so good. I don't know how we will save room. And if Josh is working, we will be requesting him as our server. read more

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GRILLED SALMON LUNCH w SEASONAL VEG and RISOTTO was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I love the Italian ambience. It reminds me of being on a Universal Studios villa production set. My dining companions all raves about their dishes which included the ribeye. And we were told their MOB QUESO was a must order. It comes flaming table side! The queso was outstanding - mixed with sausage and shrimp. I can't wait to come back into town to try other menu items soon. read more

Love the atmosphere and the food and drinks were enjoyable! From the pork chop through crème brûlée- delicious!

Fun space -you feel you are sitting in Italy with the decor. Staff is helpful. The Blueberry Lemon Drop is tasty. The portions are large and filling. read more

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Everything was perfect!!! Pasta was amazing. The only thing was that I asked for house wine not knowing it was the $25 a glass wine!!!!!

Worst experience we have had for Mac Joe's! Such a disappointment tonight! They have slashed their menu and their wine was terribly expensive, twice what we used to pay! Good luck on your new venture, we will never go back! read more

We had a very pleasant time. We were celebrating our 19th wedding anniversary and the waitress went above and beyond serving us. They treated us with a martini and dessert on the house. We loved the relaxed and romantic atmosphere. Thank you. read more

Food was outstanding! Service was incredible. Loved being able to carry on a conversation without yelling across the table.

Excellent restaurant!! We just moved here and were trying out new places to eat. We wanted to celebrate and this was suggested to us by our realtor. The ambiance was beyond great with ivy and twinkling lights climbing the walls. The food was outstanding, the cocktails/wine was absolutely wonderful and the waitress was very attentive! We will return and we highly recommend this wonderful restaurant that has such attentive and thoughtful staff. read more

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Had the Caprese salad and a bowl of the soup du jour, chicken noodle. Both excellent! My dining partners chose the confetti pasta which they thoroughly enjoyed. Our server, Diana, was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and specials. The interior of the restaurant is unexpectedly beautiful--not what you'd expect from a strip mall location! Highly recommend. read more

Love the atmosphere. Dark and romantic. Perfect for date night. Mob Queso was a perfect starter. The special was wagu steak and colossal shrimp. Absolutely great. The bar is a nice intimate setting for an after dinner drink. Perfect place for dinner, drinks and happy hour read more

Macaroni Joe's - Mob queso - Italian Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

Wow what a find!!! Visiting from out of town and asked the bartender at the elks club where we were staying where the best steak in town was, he sent us here. This place is amazing! Can not say enough about it! From our waiter Gage who was awesome and so attentive to the amazing drinks, a strawberry, balsamic drink that could have only been made better by adding a balsamic drizzle to the edge of the glass. To the perfect Malbec we ordered to go with our steak dinners. My partner ordered a ribeye medium rare and she thought it was a little over cooked but ate it and loved it anyway. I ordered the filet medium and it was perfect and oh so tasty. The ambiance in this place is lovely, this would be a great date night place anytime. The prices are a little high but not considering what you are getting for the price, well worth every penny! read more

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My Dad and his wife came here for YEARS! FOOD: I have been coming here for years with my Dad & wife since they opened. I usually order the lasagna or spaghetti with meat sauce. My stepmother passed away and this was our post service meal. The spaghetti was overcooked & watery and the meatballs were meh. ATMOSPHERE: This place crushes it. Great ambience and lay out, y'all own it. SERVICE: We had Kaitlin tonight and she killed it, great service! TIP: Save room for dessert, well, just because! read more

Macaroni Joe's - Joe's Spicy Red with meatballs - Italian Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

Starting with negative and will finish with the good! Table for two under fireplace back of the bar was very wobbly. It is freezing cold in here! Thermostat set on 70 but there's a draft in every room. Should remodel and add another restroom...we forget that evert time until we return. 2nd glass of wine was poured on top of the 15% that was still in my first glass ...I've never seen that before. There is no ambiance tonite and service was superb at start and mid way husband began hunting for our waitress. What is going on? The meal was great as always However we are very disappointed. There are many choices in our big little city. Don't think we will be back any time soon. read more

This was a fun find in Amarillo TX. Food was amazing and the service was top notch. We had a great night in this quiet and fun location. Decorated to make you think you was on a beautiful street patio. read more

Macaroni Joe's - Caprese salad - Italian Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

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Monday nite at Macaroni Joe's at my favorite early time, 530pm, before the dinner rush. Seating in the front room seems a little more cozy, and seems to be secured with a reservation. We stayed in the front room and enjoyed a quiet dinner. We ordered surf and turf and salmon with wild rice and sauteed vegetables. Both dishes were prepared with care. They were gently seasoned, not highly so. My companion deemed the California port wine flavorful. Server was very attentive and pleasant. Lovely early evening dinner. Upon leaving, I saw the bar was hopping. Looks like a fun destination for another time. read more

Macaroni Joe's - Surf n turf Nov.'22 - Italian Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

Good food , good service and reasonable prices! Conveniently located near the interstate . There is a wide menu selection and ample parking . I am from southern Illinois but this was my second trip in a year and thoroughly enjoyed the dinner. I am returning in February 2024 and will ask for have our party return for another great evening. read more

Kyla and Dre were 10/10, great attention and even better company. Akaushi Wagyu was remarkable on its own, paired with a rich bacon gouda risotto and brown sugar carrots. The old fashioned was soooooooooooooooooooooooooo Good. read more

Let me start this review by saying the food was amazing! We ordered around 7:45 and the food got to our table within 15 minutes!!! The scenery of the restaurant was so beautiful and added to the experience nicely! Our server Nick was a great server and I'll definitely ask for him when I come again. Thank you Nicholas for your superb service and attentiveness! Flawless experience 10/10!! read more

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This is the first review I have ever written. Macaroni joes has always been a favorite of mine. I even had my sons rehearsal dinner there. I was craving it tonight . First off the drink had zero alcohol in it. The mob queso tasted like ever clear. Our wedge salad was covered in onions and the dressing was so runny. My husband ordered a filet and received a ribeye. I ordered trout and I'm not sure what fish they brought me with onion gravy that tast like the potatoes were so dry we had to ask for butter. Needless to say we payed $150.00 for terrible food. I love this place and was so disappointed. the last few times we've been there hasent been very good, but figured every restaurant has an off night sometimes. i love the ambiance, but sadly we will never return read more

We are not picky diners but we appreciate a nice dining experience. I brought my parents who came in from out of state and we had a very mixed experience. Overall. you can't beat the ambiance of Macaroni Joe's. It's beautiful and transports you to a gorgeous "loggia" or Italian courtyard. Food wise there were some absolute winners and some more mediocre. First the mediocre: The seared pepper tuna was not peppery, could have used a bit of salt, was skimpy on the sauce (not enough to get some on each piece). I love the taste of Tuna and don't need it overwhelmed but the above things would just enhance the flavor without competing with it. The fish itself was an odd temperature. It was lukewarm as if it was rested after the sear but not long enough. It should have been fully cold OR served warm like a nice tuna steak. The in between really detracted from the dish. Now the inedible: We left a few things on our plates untouched- Brussel sprouts were rubbery and had little flavor. Brussel sprouts are one of my (and my mother's) favorite vegetables. It is great broiled with a bit of crispiness, it is great lightly fried, it is great baked to still have a bit of bite and the mustardy flavor of the raw leaves (broccolini and Brussel sprouts are in the mustard family and have a nice bitter/spice to them that is a shame to lose). Meatballs- The meat itself was a bit chewy and under-seasoned. Sauce wise the mescal was just a bit bland. The smoke promised did not come through. The marinara was watery with minimal herbal flavor (nona would be sad). The bleu cheese tasted more like bleu cheese dressing than real funky bleu cheese. The more tempered taste may appeal to some guests but fell short for us. What we LOVED: The risotto on the salmon special was excellent. We also really enjoyed the jalapeno polenta though it could have used a tad more jalapeno. The Special salmon was a gorgeous piece of fish, very tasty and cooked beautifully. Honorable mention- The porkchop was cooked well and was juicy and decently tasty but nothing super memorable or hard to do at home. Service/Value: Our server was kind and attentive. She didn't check how we liked what we were served (the manager did ask as he was walking by not breaking stride but it's hard to say anything to someone on the go). The waitress didn't remark or enquire about why we left 4.5 meatballs untouched or ALL the Brussels sprouts uneaten. She also never told us the price of the special which we figured would be in line with the other fish entree's but was ~50 dollars a plate which is A LOT! We had bad sticker shock and would have liked to know that it is wildly more than many other similar dishes. Overall we had a decent meal but for the price and the beautiful ambiance and nice ingredients (copper river salmon is excellent) it could have been so SO much more... Disappointed. read more

Macaroni Joe's - $50 dollar Salmon that they didn't tell us was $50. Tasty but wouldn't have ordered it. - Italian Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

absolutely gorgeous ambience. Friendly staff and server Josh did an EXCELLENT job! Too bad the food was atrocious . I had the dinner special, which was a ribeye steak with mashed potatoes and green beans. The steak was cooked perfectly as I ordered, medium rare. The mashed potatoes were delicious. The steak was quite tough with plenty of gristle. The green beans were stringy and I had to pull read more

The Ambiance is classy and upscale. Dim lights and a natural decor. My server was professional and was descriptive and detailed and I enjoyed my service. And to top things off, my starter and entree came out great. I was highly impressed by the overall service that I invited my sister and her Fiancé to celebrate his birthday. The reason I am giving a three star is due to the teams unwillingness to adjust and adapt with a slight change. We had a 5th person join our party last minute and upon explaining this to the server, we were told there is no room for us and no way to make any adjustments. I believe our ability to see the opportunity in change is the missing piece in the service industry. I was willing to wait but wasn't given an opinion. I am open to visiting again in the future but my significant other is not motivated to give Mac Joes another try just yet. read more

Great food and big wine selection! Daily specials, warm ambience and modern decor style. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable with menu items and specials. Looking forward to coming back and exploring the menu, Cheers! read more

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The food and service are amazing! And the atmosphere is super cool - low lighting and feels like you are in Italy. It's the perfect place for a romantic date or an outing with friends. read more

Macaroni Joe's - Neopolitan Nachos! So good! - Italian Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

My husband and I came for our anniversary dinner tonight! We both had cocktails which were amazing, and started with Caesar salads. I ordered the lemon butter shrimp pasta and my husband ordered the Chilean Sea Bass. Both dishes were wonderfully prepared. We ended the night with the bread pudding with ice cream! Everything was a 10/10!! Not only was the food amazing, but the service was even better. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable of the menu options and even offered suggestions on what the most popular dishes were. I would definitely recommend Macaroni Joes for anyone looking to spend the evening enjoying yummy food and company. read more

Macaroni Joe's - Italian Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

Incredible experience! The server was playful and prompt, management was informative and hospitable, and the food was delicious! We can not wait to return. read more

New addition the list of mando stops!! Barely found parking ... good sign. No bar seating available... another good sign, but thankfully they had a table w/ no wait, even though it was hopping w/ holiday celebrations. My waiter, Kyler, was incredibly and intuitive. I ordered an aperol spritz - pretty standard most places, and w/ the impressive wine list, I must say it was above standard. Kyler made a starter rec and turns out I had that at lunch earlier in the day. So I ordered the duck, because when there's duck, you flipping get the duck already! He mentioned risotto instead of succotash and couldn't have been more spot-on. Got the sauce on the side - not to overpower with sweetness. INCREDIBLE!!! Finished it off with a buttery port that was prepared with such attention to detail! This was a real treat and the couple behind me was so friendly. Very charming dinner out of town for work and I felt right at home even though it was my first time read more

Macaroni Joe's - Duck with mushroom risotto - Italian Near Me - Amarillo, Texas

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Excellent food, wonderful atmosphere, amazing service. It is so nice to be able to make a reservation. This is the place to go for an awesome dining experience in Amarillo read more

Whoa! I can't even believe what just happened. We go to Mac Joes for special occasions. We had a special occasion and my teenager chose Mac Joes. We usually go as a party of 5 about once every 2 months or so. It's "our place". We usually have or see the same servers such as Jaime. We usually love everything about it from ambiance to service to food. Tonight we didn't even find a remnant of that. We had a reservation for 3 on a Monday night. We arrived 10 minutes late and were the only ones seated in the main dining room. Our first surprise was that the menu had changed quite a bit. Basically, several items are no longer being served and although there are supposed to be lots of new items, the menu simply listed the name of the dish and "coming soon". Ok. Not a huge deal. We ordered appetizers, salads, and entrees, and 1 glass of wine. Just 3 of us. We do like to dine, but it took us over an hour and 10 minutes to get our entrees. Well, my husband and son anyways. Mine took about another 10 minutes after theirs. I told them not to wait on me so they began to eat. Well, both had asked for potatoes. My son had an incorrect side, but my husband was flat out missing a side altogether. We are waiting for our waitress (who we've been told is making my entree....is she the chef too? ‍) so they begin to eat and their risotto and steaks are cold. Not just lukewarm, but cold. At this point they're starving since it's been almost an hour and a half since we sat down so they just sent their risottos back and asked for their sides of potatoes so they could eat some of their steaks while waiting. Now my lasagna arrives that our waitress prepared and I finish that before they ever get their sides back. If was a nightmare. Eventually, the manager stops by and apologizes and offers a free dessert which we don't want bc now we just want to leave. At the 2 hour mark my husband has to leave for a business call. I kind of thought maybe 1 or our 2 appetizers or a drink or something might be comped, but nope. We were charged the full $158 dollars for 3 of us. We would have had a much better experience at the Olive Garden or Outback. I'm not saying that lightly. Something is awry here. I truly expected to check reviews and find similar problems. We will think very very long and hard before we ever return and I'm warning you to do the same. read more

Went with a large party recently (6 couples). We all had different food and drinks but everyone agreed that it was awesome. I went with classic Alfredo for my entree and shared Italian nachos for the appetizer. Sampled a bite of confetti spaghetti from a friend's plate. So good. All of it. The service was top notch and the ambiance is intimate and fun. read more

We had a world class dining experience on 10/31/22. The first thing to know is that the name does not convey what this restaurant is. The name should be: "Best Steaks in the West and Other Delicious Items." Macaroni Joe's is a first class steak house. Dry aged, wet aged, things I've never seen before. Brett and Joshua provided superb service. Go! Go! Go! read more

Consistently good and love the environment!! We also have ordered delivery and we have not been disappointed with it that way either.

Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS! I was having a small celebration tonight and this is a great place to celebrate. Customer service is fantastic as well as the food. I'll be back! read more

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The atmosphere is great. Nice and quite. Variety of choices. Prices are good. Wait staff are really good. Would definitely recommend.

One of my favorites!!! The food is always amazing, the steak is one the best you will ever have! The staff is always great!!!

Can't go wrong with anything on the menu here, his place is great. Very classy looking inside, kind employees and well made, high quality food. read more

I sat at the bar and the bartenders were amazing. The pork chop was perfect as well as the Death by Chocolate desert. This is an excellent establishment and has been for years. read more

Awesome ambiance. Service/staff great. Definitely would recommend. Had salmon and takeout of chicken spaghetti both delicious. Plan to revisit read more