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Pondaseta Brewing Company

4.6 (103 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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Our waitress Holly was amazing !
David A.

Great Pizza and Craft Beers, the building is an old train station and it's really cool

Jim H.

Pondaseta Brewing is my 271st brewery. I'm closing in on 300! I am only in Amarillo until tomorrow morning, no not by morning, until morning. I tried a couple of Pondaseta beers at my hotel last night when I got in. Those were the Fast & Hazy and the Sunrise Amber. SWPFTD definitely would enjoy the Sunrise Amber. PB is separated into two different spaces, the main bar area and another space with extra tables which hosts live music. The nice part is they are actually separated by a door so if you want it a little quieter you ca. sit in the main bar area away from the band. I started my flight with Enter The Dragon which seemed appropriate just from the name. This was a German Pilsner with a nice bit of crackery/bready flavor to it. Not bad at all. The Sky Pie pecan porter had some serious pecan aroma to it. At first taste the flavor didn't live up to the aroma but towards the back of the tonque...WHAM, there was the pecan flavor and it lasted too. It really smells like pecan pie but isn't as sweet on the tongue which I like. I like this one. Let The People Dance IPA was very light on bitterness and had a decent little fruity flavor that flirted with my flippin' tastebuds in a fascinating way. Ok I'll stop... Raspberry Gladys Brings The Boys To The Yard. Man, that name is a mouthful. Gladys is a milkshake IPA presumably with raspberries. Yep, definitely with raspberries. Raspberry on the nose a well as on the tongue. I'm sad to say I didn't love this one. The raspberry flavors and all just didn't work for me. YMMV. I wanted to try the Rye barrel aged Castle Black but unfortunately it was only available in a bottle. I'm deciding if I want to buy one and take it back to my hotel for later. I'll update you on that. I did decide to try the Against The Currant Gose which I actually really liked. I also added on Viking Vacation, an imperial IPA. This was good. Nicely balanced and very easy to drink. This could be dangerous although not as dangerous as Sky Pie. Pondaseta Brewing is brewing up some good beer. Glad I could stop in! If anyone is a glutton for punishment, please, follow my brewery, and distillery, reviews from across the U.S. and beyond! https://www.yelp.com/collection/-8iscFkpiiCI563-FDfwGg and if anyone is wondering who SWPFTD is you will have to check out my review of Black Market Brewing Co in Temecula, CA to understand. Yes, you will need to read into it a little to get the joke but I have confidence in you! I hope my confidence is not misplaced.

Korean tacos
Tasha R.

Great service and friendly staff. I liked the variety of craft beers and drinks they had to offer. The server offered us a few samples before choosing our drinks. He also took our food orders and was always checking on us to ensure we had our glasses full. Tacos had great flavor, and I liked the chips and salsa, although it could have more kick to it. I wish I had come in earlier to try the happy hour menu. I will definitely come back whenever I come to visit town.

Patrick O.

I wanted to drink some craft beer at home so I swung by Pondaseta to get my growlers filled up this weekend. The only snag was that when I got there, the pricing for growlers didn't make much sense. I'll explain. I wanted to try the Extra Special Blackburn, and a 32oz growler fill of that costs $14. That's on the pricey side for a fill up. But where it really gets odd is that, the cost of a 16oz pint is only $6. So, it would be cheaper for me to buy two pints, pour them into my growler and then head on my way. I pointed this out to the employee and his response was "we should probably be charging $7 a pint". Wow, great answer, just charge people more to justify the growler price. Apologies in advance if I cause the price of the ESB to increase. Now, to be fair, I've been to Pondaseta before and it is a great spot to hang out and drink beer. I'm just flummoxed by how their growlers are priced. How can it be more expensive to get beer to go in a growler? If I get my beer to go, I'm not taking up any space in the business, they don't have to wash by glass, I'm not using their bathroom. Are they trying to incentivize people to sit down and stay? I guess it's possible. But this is the only pricing model I've seen like this. I've never come across a brewery that charges less for beer on site than to carry it out in a growler. Anyway, actually physically sitting and drinking at Pondaseta is great. And I'll be back at some point to do that. But I will not try to fill up my growlers here again (unless something changes).

Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado on marble rye.  Delish!
Mark F.

Stopped in at Pondaseta for a beer and hopefully some pub grub. They don't have their own in house kitchen, per se, but they do have a food truck which offers a pretty good selection of pub grub choices. I opted for the BLTA (Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado) sandwich on marble rye. Boy was it good and the additional "A" made it that much better. Bacon was plentiful and really crispy. Oh, the beers were good too! :) Nice selection and a bartender with a personality who was engaging.

Pimento patty melt
Alyssa W.

The food, service, and ambience were all top-notch. I ordered the fried pickles, the pimento patty melt, and the sangria. Let me tell you--the patty melt was absolutely to die for. The sangria was the perfect complement to an already amazing meal. I'd give it a 10/10 and would happily leap off a cliff just for another bite of that masterpiece!

Ambiance is great
Pete R.

Great beer, great snacks, great service. We stopped in on our way from Colorado to Texas and really enjoyed the beer, chips & queso, and friendly service. There was a good selection of beers, and the IPA was amazing! Give this place a stop next time you're close by.

Fish tacos!
Carmen B.

Here from San Diego, sight-seeing at Meredith Lake and on our way to Palo Duro. We're so impressed with the Amarillo business district. This treasure of a local brewery had been a place of solace for us. The tasting room and food truck staff have been a gift and we thank them for the beer and comfort food.

Korean bbq over fries
Alex P.

Beers were adequate. The Korean bbq on top of fries was amazing. I'd return just for those.

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Great beer, good service and great tacos. Can you ask for better from a small place? Will definitely be back.

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This place was fun and the staff was helpful. Love the outdoor seating area and the Korean Pork tacos were amazing.

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Great service, cool place. Ready for stouts to be brewed. Good variety of beers/ales.

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Erik was a fabulous waiter! He had a fabulous pizza recommendation for us, and his taste in beer is spot on. Love this place.

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Fun atmosphere, great craft beer, and awesome servers. One of our favorite places to chill.

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Great vibe! Worth the visit; good selection of swag too. Totally exceeded expectations.

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“Tried their I40 ipa, sunrise amber ale,fast and hazy, park road 5 pale ale, all good favorite for flavor and easy drinking, I 40 IPA but i love IPAS, the pale ale was very tasty.”

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The Big Texan Steak Ranch - "The Big Texan 16 ounce Panhandle cut Prime Rib" green chili corn & cheesy tators Superb. Winners circle all the way baby :)...

The Big Texan Steak Ranch

3.4(3.4k reviews)
9.7 mi
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We had to stop at the Big Texan while traveling Route 66 through Amarillo!…read more Our original plan was to come for dinner. I tried getting a reservation just a few hours before we arrived, but there was nothing available, and I wasn't able to get anyone on the phone. Once we drove past that evening, we understood why, the place was absolutely PACKED! I had seen that waits can sometimes reach 1-1.5 hours. That said, if you do have to wait, this is probably one of the better places to do it because there is SO much randomness to explore. Between the gift shop, Western décor, photo ops, and everything else going on, you could easily entertain yourself for an hour. We changed plans and made a reservation for 9 AM the next morning instead, and I'm actually really glad we did! On a Thursday morning it was quiet and relaxed, and we basically had our pick of all the goofy photo opportunities without fighting the dinner crowds. We shared the steak and eggs, and it was a perfect breakfast for two. The steak was seasoned perfectly and cooked really well. The entire place is exactly what you hope for from an over-the-top Texas Route 66 roadside stop: rustic, quirky, cow prints everywhere, a big gift shop, and lots to look at. We also discovered a whole crew of cats hanging around outside near the patio in the morning, which was an unexpected and entertaining bonus. One disappointment for us as Route 66 souvenir collectors: they have TWO penny press machines, but unfortunately BOTH were out of order when we visited. We were so sad! Overall, going at 9 AM turned out to be a great move. You still get the full Big Texan experience, but with way fewer people and plenty of time for pictures. Definitely one of those classic, quirky Route 66 stops you have to experience at least once!

We visited on a Sunday night at around 7pm and it was very busy. We were on a road trip and…read moredecided to stop there, eat at the restaurant, and stay in the motel. The wait time wasn't a big deal because we checked into our room, got settled, and browsed the gift shop while waiting for a table. The experience was fun, for sure. It's a neat restaurant. The food, though, wasn't so great. We ordered fried mushrooms as an appetizer and they were at our table in just a few minutes. It's obvious that they had been pre-prepared and had been sitting because they were cold. They were still good, but would have been better if they were hot and fresh. I ordered a porterhouse medium-rare and my wife ordered some other steak, also medium-rare. Hers was cooked perfectly, but mine came out well-done. We didn't see our server for quite a while after the food was dropped off, and I was hungry, so I started eating it anyway. The steaks were barely seasoned at all. The strip part of the porterhouse was tolerable even if overcooked, but the tenderloin side was tasteless, tough leather. It was a shame, because it looked great on the plate until I started slicing into it. By the time our server finally came around to check on us, I'd finished half the steak. She asked how it was and I showed her the well-done steak and she apologized and said that she would add a discount. When the bill came, I saw that she had taken around $15 off the price of my steak, which was reasonable, so that resolution was fine with me. We had fun while eating there. The place was super-busy and we were sat next to a couple at a long, common table. We had some great conversation with our table mates while waiting for our food. One of them got the tomahawk ribeye and it was quite impressive. Maybe we just came at the wrong time when it was too busy. Maybe if we came at a less busy time my steak wouldn't have been overcooked. This seems to be one of those restaurants that you go to once for the total experience, but it's not where I'd want to go again to get a good, reliable steak.

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You can get RIBS, BRISKET & SAUSAGE TO GO by the pound. Sides also OuiOui.

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Crush Wine Bar & Grill - Blackened Tortellini Pasta is a must!! Add beef!!

Crush Wine Bar & Grill

4.2(394 reviews)
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Great atmosphere at bar restaurant and roof top. Food is excellent and always evolving. This was…read moreour 2nd visit going through Amarillo. Staff was attentive and the entire experience lightened our 8 hour drive earlier. Clientele are also very friendly! We will be back!!

I loved the vibe as soon as I walked in. Poured concrete walls, encased the space. It adds a sense…read moreof permanence and stability. The large glass case racked with bottles of wine greets you with elegance as you are invited into the dining area. Dazzling smiles on the faces of the host encouraged me to sit anywhere I choose. I chose the bar. At the bar, we all happen to be business casual. However I believe anyone would be welcome here from the construction worker to the executive. The bar is roomy without being overly spacious which would make it seem sparse. There is a good balance of chairs, some tables along the wall and room to move around. As I sit down at the bar a small mechanical fan is whirling in my face. The bartender politely moves it to my right and informs me it is a fly deterrent. Unfortunately it is needed. There were a few flies that wanted to see who was invading their space but the fan kept them at bay. I stuck to water, sorry no commentary on the wide selection of spirits. As a bourbon fan I will state that 4 different Wellers, A bottle of Blantans and Blantans Reserve, EH Taylor, and the Angles Envy was seated near the well bourbon, so someone knows what's up. As an appetizer I ordered the blueberry, candied pecan and feta spring salad with pickled onions and a peach vinaigrette. Unfortunately I made some changes so I can't comment on how good their salad is but they had no problem accommodating me. The only downside is that they forgot the pecans. I was brought a silver container to add it into the salad myself. I contemplated asking them to make it again but decided against it. They did make my changes with no fuss. I will state that the pecans should be relegated to lightly sweetened not candied. Regardless I was really excited by my order of Steak Frites and I added a side of Mushroom Risotto. The excitement dissipated after I was served. The first thing that threw me off was the Mushroom Risotto. It had zucchini, green peppers, and squash mixed in...what??? I didn't want a vegetable medley, just a creamy Risotto with the umami flavor that mushrooms bring. I got nothing of the sort. The Risotto was bland, kind of mush and just not appealing. I tried adding salt and pepper but this dish was beyond saving. I usually order my steaks medium-rare because if they mess it up it will still come out medium and edible. Yeah it came out closer to medium, more on that later. Online the picture showed the Steak Frites being plated nicely with the fries in a holder and the steak slice and fan out. That is not what I got. I got a bunch of fries dumped on a plate, the steal was sliced but just put on top of the fries and chimichuri sauce cast upon the pile with the skill of Harry Potter casting his first spell. Levioso, except it all fell flat. Well it was a flat iron steak, so there's that. All that said, the fries were delicious. Best part of the meal. They looked hand cut, still had a little skin on them, salted perfectly, absolutely addictive! While my steak was slightly over, it was very tender. I did not need the steak knife. The chimichuri had just the right amount of zest! I did not like it on my fries but that's not a deal breaker. Overall I think this place had some fine attributes. I'd definitely come back and bring some friends.

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Old Tascosa Brewing Company

Old Tascosa Brewing Company

4.4(10 reviews)
4.5 mi

We found this place while traveling Route 66 and staying in Amarillo, and it ended up being such a…read morefun unexpected stop! We were trying to find something fun to do on a Wednesday night, so we called ahead and asked if anything was going on. They told us that, for the first time, they were doing online Jeopardy that night. We figured, why not?! We went over, started playing, and ended up hanging out and playing all night. Such a fun way to spend an evening on our Route 66 road trip! We also ordered the large Italian sub toasted and split it between the two of us. It was plenty of food for us and really good! The bread was soft and delicious, even toasted, and most importantly, it didn't tear up the roof of your mouth. Definitely a great choice to share! The bar itself has a really cool, nostalgic, laid-back feel with license plates, galvanized metal, foosball, a fun billboard-style table, and lots of little things to look at. They also have a HUGE variety of drinks. Tons of beers, ciders, Route 66 sodas, and plenty of other options, so there really seemed to be something for everyone. The bartender was great, the whole family was incredibly friendly, and the overall vibe was just welcoming and fun. I also have to mention that the bathrooms were super clean! Always a big plus, especially when you're on a long road trip. We love finding unexpected local places like this along Route 66, and this was definitely one of those stops. Good food, great drinks, fun atmosphere, good people, and a really enjoyable night in Amarillo. So glad we found it!

we're visiting Amarillo for the weekend and it was a quick stop over after doing another brewery…read more The ambience is fine a few people in there they basically know each other regulars I guess and that it's OK. Beer was good. Got a turkey sandwich for the wife and she said it was really really good.

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Public House

Public House

4.1(256 reviews)
1.1 mi
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We had the special dinner Tuesday evening, the double bone pork chop. It was the best double bone…read morepork chop I've ever had. I appreciate the Public House weekly specials. They are creative and very often my favorite dishes.

What does Amarillo have to offer in terms of upscale dining? I was visiting Amarillo for about a…read moreweek to spend time with my girlfriend and her family in her hometown, and I wanted to treat her to a nice dinner. She suggested a few places, but she heavily emphasized Public House as the restaurant to take her to. We had a reservation at 7:15 pm on a Friday and arrived just a few minutes early. They were very busy and we had to wait an additional 15 minutes to get seated. The waitstaff was super apologetic, but it was also college graduation night for some, so it was simply very busy. We were seated in their main dining room, though the reservation had options for their lounge and their bar as well. Our waitress came by with a carafe of water and gave us their drink menu. For starters, I ordered a Blue Bumble Bee and my girlfriend ordered the Harvest Martini. It was very fruity and herbal. Their cocktails ranged between $11 and $15. They also had an extensive draft list available on Untappd and plenty of wine options. As an appetizer, my girlfriend really wanted their Fried Cheese Curds, which she described as amazing. They were served with ranch and a raspberry habanero jelly that was very good. The fruity sweetness hits first, with the habanero flavor coming in on the back end and sneaking up on you. The curds themselves were excellent. They were perfect to share for two, but I think they would be unsatisfying for more than three. We both ordered a side Caesar salad made with their house Caesar dressing, parmesan chips, croutons, and parmesan cheese. You can always taste a fresh salad and this was proof of that. I liked it a lot and ate the entire thing. For our main entrees, my girlfriend ordered the Lamb Lollipop Chops. They are listed as an appetizer, but the four lamb chops were filling enough for her. I ordered the special of the day, a Beef Wellington served with seasonal vegetables of chopped sweet potatoes and asparagus. The Wellington also came with mashed potatoes. It was recommended medium rare, which is how I ordered it. I thought it was really delicious. I am still thinking about how doughy and flavorful it was, especially with the prosciutto. Our waitress mentioned they had sold out of it every night for the past few nights. Both the Lamb Chops and the Beef Wellington were market price. Everyone acts gangster until those MKT prices turn into $45 for an entrée. I am usually the one ordering something cheaper than my girlfriend so I can jokingly say she is expensive, but when her entrée was $29 and mine was $45, I could only clown myself. All of this still came in under $180 before tip, and there were plenty of more affordable options on the menu. Two standard entrees, two salads, an appetizer, and two drinks could easily keep your bill under $100 before tip, which makes Public House approachable for a nice night out. If you thought we were done, you would be surprised. For dessert, we debated between their crème brûlée special with strawberries and their Ooey Gooey Butter Cake. When we asked our waitress, she immediately recommended the Ooey Gooey Butter Cake with no hesitation, so that is what we ordered. I had never had one before and was impressed by its flavor. It was served with plenty of whipped cream and reminded me of fried cheesecake in terms of texture. Side note, my girlfriend told me the ooey gooey part of its name refers to the type of butter cake and is not just a silly name, so I will continue to refer to it by its full name out of respect. We also ordered dessert cocktails, with both of us choosing the Kevin McAllister, which was described as an adult apple juice. It was made with a house made caramel infused vodka that was excellent. It truly lived up to the description and paired well with the dessert. I would definitely return to Public House the next time I am back in Amarillo. It was a fantastic dinner to share with someone I love. The staff were attentive and on point, and once we were seated everything moved efficiently despite the short wait. As we walked out of the restaurant, I took a picture of my beautiful girlfriend in front of the Public House sign. A couple asked if we wanted our picture taken. I said, "No, I just wanted to admire her for a moment." After a good meal with the one you love, that is sometimes all you need. RIYL: treating that someone special to a good meal in Amarillo, Texas

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