Great food, slow service and truly noisy ambience. I got the salad with roasted vegetables and chicken. I wasn't expecting it to be amazing, but every bite was delicious. We got stuck in the corner and it hadn't been cleaned well, which didn't make me feel comfortable. The dinner fork had been burned and someone there thought it would be ok to dig it out of a coal pit and have me eat with it. Fortunately the salad fork hadn't been charred and so I could use that. Mostly the service was ok, but we did go thirsty a bit before we got refills. And finally after waiting too long for dessert, we asked for the check. The noise in the room was DEAFENING. I'd like to give the place another chance just because the food was so nice. read more

Service and cocktails were great. My steak was tough (bad piece of meat) but was prepared well.

My Wife and I love Opal's Table. They have great food and service. Pus, the cocktails are easily the best in town! So glad to have this place in Midland! read more

Friend and I came here for the first time tonight. The space felt cramped but after settling in I liked the ambience. Service was good, no big complaints. Food came out quickly, but it wasn't busy. Really appreciated the 1/2 price wine and wine selection. Also a good whiskey selection. My first Basil Hayden Old Fashioned was delicious. Friend got the whiskey sour and very impressed by the detail in craftsmanship for this area. Tasty but drink it quickly. As far as food, reviews are mixed: Crab Cakes - I really enjoyed the crispy texture and fine blend of meat. Sauce was well paired and those who know capers from peas appreciate them; my friend exactly didn't. Fried Green Tomatoes - Pass. Overly breaded with flavored cornmeal and difficult to cut. Please Paula Deen... Spinach Artichoke Dip - Great stuff. Perfect blend, perfectly toasted, and artichokes had a delicious texture. And those chips are perf. Brussels - Good. But not when flash fried?!?! I love Worcestershire and Parmesan but I felt it needed a little sweet. Maybe I was wrong? Meat and Cheese Board - Joke. Not at the price or presentation. I was thinking a nicely displayed variety spaced out with mixes of sweet, savory and salty. It looked like an HEB personal plastic tray thrown in a bowl with ground mustard. Ahi Tuna - Excellent quality, but I found it bland. I asked for extra herb mustard sauce to finish, but I still felt it needed some bit of seasoning. My dinner companion loved it and said it tasted as fresh as the ocean. Peanut Butter Mousse - Highlight. Emphasized. By far a great end. read more

the service was amazing and my server was very attentive and friendly. dessert was impeccable. thank you sally for the amazing service

Tried eating here but the hostess said that we didn't meet the dress code requirements of business casual. We were all wearing shorts and T-shirt's because it was 108 outside. I understand some restaurants have dress codes but it should be posted on the business door and on their website, it wasn't posted anywhere. I guess the worst part is that we had to park a couple blocks away due to the restaurant being located downtown and then we walked in 108 degree weather just to walk back a couple blocks. read more

The food and service were top notch during my visit to Opal's Table, and I felt like I had been transported out of West Texas. Attentive service, quaint atmosphere, quick food times were the highlights. The really long tables for 2-tops were my only complaint about the visit - my husband and I ended up so far apart that it was easier to converse with the neighboring tables than with him. read more

Sweet Potato Appetizer is amazing! The skillet corn bread (off the menu) is also amazing and practically perfect. For my entree I ordered the chicken fried steak with green beans and mashers. There was quite a bit of breading but it was delicious. This is my second visit here and I will be back. read more

Opal's Table has a lot of potential but is not a great lunch option in Midland. The restaurant is beautiful and the location is excellent. I've been twice now with a group of coworkers, but we're not going back for lunch. I might consider going for just drinks and appetizers. In our group, we tried the cauliflower steak (a flavorless, roasted half of a head of cauliflower with no sides and a little bit of pesto that left my friend hungry almost immediately), the shrimp napoleon (which was great), the pot pie twice (which was substantially different the second time and not consistent), the garden salad (which was gritty with an unknown substance and a very small quantity for the price). The food left much to be desired and then was more than we wanted to pay for the quantity and quality. I usually enjoy a glass of ice tea at lunch but don't order tea at Opal's Table because then I'd be spending around $20. The water also had an odd flavor, which would make tea taste poorly. The wait staff has been great and making a reservation both times was easy. read more

We celebrated our daughter's birthday there with several members in our party. After reading some of the reviews here I wasn't sure how good it was going to be. All of us were quite pleased with the size of our proteins. I had one of the very best fiket mignons I have ever had. We were all a bit disappointed with the desserts; either they were dry or they tasted like they came from the frozen food aisle. But overall, we eere all quite pleased. Even though it is a bit pricey for Midland I want to go back again soon. Staff and manager were friendly and helpful. And the specialty cocktaiks were amazing! I'd love to give a 4.5 read more

Love Opal's. People complain about portion size, which is part of Midland's problem. Those "people" relate quality with quantity. Opal's is a much welcomed oasis in the food desert known as Midland. Bar tenders / wait staff are awesome and the ambience is much needed in this town. read more

Great place in downtown Midland! Love their Parmesan truffle fries and the bread pudding was some of the best I ever ate!

So I've been waiting to go to this place for months-literally. Watched in anticipation as construction ensued, and followed on Insta with baited breathe. I SO wanted to love this new restaurant, as I do love Red Oak, Garlic Press, and Alldredge, unfortunately that didn't happen. When we entered, I was struck by the ambiance-it did not disappoint, totally gorgeous! I loved it, every detail, every color choice, even the size of the restaurant was fine for me. But, 4 wait staff at the front, very reluctant welcome. Yes I had reservations (didnt need them) but no "Hey welcome!" "How are you today!" Or "thanks for checking us out"! I actually felt like I was intruding on a personal moment. We came for lunch- however, the cost, the lack of healthy (non heavy) options, and the lackluster flavor leave a lot to be desired. I order the "cauliflower steak" (glad to see something like this in Midland btw) which was literally a head of cauliflower (YEA really) that had been pan seared and served with what they called pea fronds, which looked more like a celery stalk. No side of rice, soup, piece of bread-nothing. This was $14 plus tax. Hey the pesto was great, but I was hungry an hour later. My friend order the chicken pot pie with side salad, $15 plus tax, and that price seemed to be more in line. However, when it arrived at the table in a coffee cup, I would have described it more like chicken soup. There was NO pastry shell at all! When we asked the waitress she said it does come with a pastry shell (asked beforehand & we were assured it did) but "It wasn't ready yet". We were actually shocked, no flabbergasted, that she would say that. Who serves something before it is ready? We never said we were in a hurry so I'm not sure if she was so green she didn't want to appear like she didn't know, or if she actually didn't know and thought that answer was acceptable. She showed no misgivings with her answer and so we decided to send it back. To her credit she did remove the $15 charge and offered my friend the menu again. She got mac and cheese-which she said was good, but for lunch, not really appropriate. I think there just need to be other options offered for people looking for a fair priced (I can handle fair when it's in line with the portion) & good lunch-unless you are happy to spend $10 for a small side salad or $36 on a heavy steak. Remember this is LUNCH in Midland, Texas. I am hopeful things will iron out, and maybe a couple specials will be offered-like a Grilled Salmon, or Snapper. Some kind of fish for lunch...and then I'll give it another try. For now, I will be staying away. read more

For those who travel to midland for work and usually stay at the Doubleetree downtown this is a great addition that's also walking distance. The restaurant brings a refreshing experience compared to other restaurants in downtown midland. The food was pretty good, the prices were decent. We tried the fried shrimp, goat cheese and crackers, the salmon kale salad and the lemon merengue. I didn't care much for the goat cheese (tastes like any goat cheese) but the shrimp was pretty good. The kale salad with salmon was pretty good with light dressing. The crust in the lemon merengue was almost impossible to eat, it was extremely hard but the custard was flavorful. My major complaint was the service, it did take a while to order the food and get the food but to me that's a normal standard for Midland so I won't cry over it too much. Overall, I loved the idea of having an extra choice for food that's also healthier when in Midland for work. read more

Quick overview - meh. Came here for my birthday. Got the shrimp and grits, kinda gross, had this weird aftertaste. But I shoveled it in my mouth since I was starving. Bowls were a cool shape but not useful mine and my friends utensils kept clanking and falling all over the place because we couldn't set them on there. Cocktail was ok. Appetizer of stuffed mushrooms had potential but half were cooked and half were raw. So strange. Dessert, peach cobbler, was pretty good. Kept asking for water and never got any. Once again, nice try, but maybe next time Midland. read more

Giving this a 1 star until they figure out how to manage reservations. Took an hour later after we reservation time. We left. Maybe expand into the waiting area to allow for more tables. read more

First visit to the restaurant on a recommendation from a friend. I was not impressed with the food and it was overpriced. They forgot the main ingredient in our lobster macaroni appetizer and my steak was over cooked. I may give it another chance but not anytime soon. read more

Great experience at Opal's last night. Friendly wait staff, very clean restaurant, modern and fun environment. The filet was excellent but the salmon was even better. We will definitely return. read more

Went Opal's for my birthday. Ordered spinach artichoke dip and was absolutely underwhelming. Came with two chips for the dip but was still good. For the main course I tried to order a chicken dish but Opal's ran out of chicken (ok whatever it's "farm to table" right) so I decided on chicken fried steak. It came out after 1hr+ rolled by and was hard as cement. Not edible. I'd recommend this place for drinks only and over-priced appetizers. So much time was wasted we skipped skip dessert. read more

Okay people. This by far the finest cocktails and food in Midland. Thank God for Opals, finally some good food!!

I've been several times to Opal's. Not had a bad meal. Food quality is excellent. Staff are very friendly and more than obliging. Cocktails are very good, particularly Eva Green, which I know as Vesper, still a James Bond drink by any other name is still a James Bond drink. They had a very nice Cotes de Rhone on the wine list, which sadly they took off, however there is still a good choice. I recommend highly read more

Went when it first opened and was not impressed. But gave it another shot and was one of the best meals I've had in Midland. Seems like they have their game together now. We will be back regularly. read more

An absolute refreshing lunch! The beautiful dining room atmosphere is designed with classic flair with a soft modern twist. They have spared no expense with the attention to detail, from the flatware to the glasses it is all well done. It is a great change from the mediocre Midland beige/oversized/frumpy style. A well-dressed server staff is attentive without being overbearing. I had the opportunity to try the cauliflower steak and it is just as delicious as it is beautiful! Fresh tasting with lemon garnish. I have never had this type of dining experience in Midland. Opals is a refreshing addition to Midland and they have earned my patronage. read more

Your visit to Opal's Table may begin in the lounge, if you are lucky enough to linger a bit before your seating. You may get a drink at the bar or pass-through service window and sit in the mid century modern lobby. There, the furniture is all Mad Men chic, with gorgeous windows framing downtown Midland. Inside, the main dining room is emerald with interesting sights wherever you look: the windows trimmed in red, the bulldog salt and pepper shakers, the picture of Opal back in her high school days. The bar is beautiful, the patrons are animated, but the food is the main attraction. We came for a soft opening and had Hight Food's renowned pimento cheese and the pickled shrimp. Everyone loves the cheese, and I cannot say enough about it--perfect size, taste, and texture. Dinner came with the Farmer's market salad and a wedge, both worth a revisit. We enjoyed filets from the incredible Midland Meat Company, served with rich mashed potatoes and crispy Brussel sprouts. Start to finish, beyond what anyone would expect for a soft opening, including the service. We returned the following weekend with a group for Saturday lunch. I highly recommend this route if crowds overwhelm you; lunch was efficient but much toned down from the pulsing dinner crowd. We tried the Brussel sprout appetizer, and even placed a second order because our five aggressively fought to get them. Sprouts come with a Worcestershire sauce and parmesan cheese. FANTASTIC! We has the cheese again as well, but the sprouts were the star. For our entrees, our group sampled pot pies (deconstructed, creamy and delicious even in 91 degree heat of the day!), sirloin tips, catfish tostada, and a shrimp Napolean with fried green tomatoes and a sort of tarter sauce. No bite was left behind, and we enjoyed it all with a rose recommended by the owner/creative force/wunderkind Chip Hight. His wine list features little-known selections from America and abroad, and his expertise as a sommelier ensures a great match. Honestly, the food and environment battle it out for supremacy here, as Opal's has done an outstanding job in creating a space to bring beauty and comfort to a superior dining experience. read more