What does Amarillo have to offer in terms of upscale dining? I was visiting Amarillo for about a week 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 read more

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The food was really good here. The ambience was delightful and the service was spectacular. The meatloaf was the star of the table. read more

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The surface was amazing, this place is beautiful inside and the food was phenomenal. We got the lamb nachos and also the wontons. Amazing! Victoria was amazing and was so friendly. Great server! read more

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The soup has been in my first visit. From the beginning, I was impressed. Our server Merrit was fantastic. She gave the best customer service. She genuinely cared about our experience. My husband had the chicken chipotle pasta. It was actually a pleasant surprise as well. I stole a bite. One of our friends had the ribeye. It was served over some of the best risotto I've ever eaten in my life. The steak was perfect. The meal was rounded out with the crème brûlée of the day. It was espresso crème brûlée. I've never eaten a dessert so tasty. I will absolutely definitely without a doubt return. This has been such a wonderful first impression. read more

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We went in and it was quite a while before we were seated. We were the only ones waiting so... Not happy with that. We have been here a while in the party room. Our server is waiting on other tables and we are left hanging. Not knocking our waitress because i think they were understaffed. She was nice and on the run basically... But not happy with that. Asked for honey four times for my hot tea and finally got it... Not happy with that. However, the blackened salmon with the caper sauce I ordered was great. Overall the food is above par. Everone liked the mixed drinks and the atmosphere was pretty ok. read more

We had the special dinner Tuesday evening, the double bone pork chop. It was the best double bone pork chop I've ever had. I appreciate the Public House weekly specials. They are creative and very often my favorite dishes. read more

Hmm not sure... first server said "I'll get back to you shortly". Then she picked up dishes at an empty another table. Another server then greeted us,-a bit confusing. Husband was not fond of the steak this time around however my salmon dish was perfect. Will return. Everyone gets at least 3 visits. Never judge without 3 visits. read more

Amazing friendly ambience. The filet was perfect, ordered rare plus. Vegs were also very good. Enjoyed s tour of the wine cellar . Service is superior. read more

My husband and I were on a motorcycle road trip from Arizona to Arkansas. One of our stops was in Amarillo. I came across Public House on Yelp and wanted to give it a try for lunch. I'm glad that we did because not only did we have a great meal, we had a wonderful time. Corey was our bartender and server. He made great cocktails and made sure to were taken care of. My husband had the meat loaf and I had the avocado quinoa salad with seared ahi tuna with a glass of white wine which paired perfectly. We also had the shrimp cocktail for an appetizer. We both enjoyed our meals, drinks and time at Public House so much we returned for another round on our way back home. We were happy to have Corey wait on us again. We had just as great of a time the second time around if not more. read more

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See update below. Started amazing. Smelled good. Live music was wonderful. Wonderful cocktails. Great atmosphere. Mushrooms were amazing. Caesar salad so authentic and fantastic! Then the rib eye with risotto. $79 for a tough tasteless steak. Temperature was perfect but it was not edible. The risotto was tight and not creamy and delectable. It was not edible. Told the waitress. Asked if I wanted to talk to manager and I said she could. Bottom line. I was extremely disappointed at the end of the day. Because of the main course I would never go back. So sad since it had such a wonderful beginning. At the end the waitress just said sorry. We paid we tipped and we shall not return. Nor will the people we brought. Update! The owner later reached out and showed genuine concern regarding what happened. As a result the owner asked questions and made the situation right. For me this shows care and I think diligence towards constant improvement. That is hopeful and if an opportunity arises I will go back and see how they did. read more

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We stopped in for a late lunch/early dinner. We had the ham and Brie sandwich with sweet potato fries, the Brussel sprouts and kale crispy chicken salad and the loaded potato soup. The first came with plenty of food. We all enjoyed the fries. The salad was excellent and the dressing complimented it perfectly. The chicken would have been great even by itself. The crust was wonderful. read more

Had small plates and wine in bar. Bartender Irish was friendly and helpful with wine selection. Pub setting fun and lively. Food tasty and many selections available. read more

Visited the other day for the first time in a while. While our waitress and service were good, We were very disappointed in our meal. My wife ordered the chicken special which had been pre prepared and clearly reheated to just a touch above lukewarm after the menu stated specifically be prepared to wait extra because of cook time. My meal was bland and the steak tasted old and just not great tbh. I write this knowing they can do better and hope they do. They comped my wife's chicken meal which was unexpected but appreciative I didn't say anything about mine. read more

Very nice place. Love the layout and the attractive bar. Service was excellent, pleasant and attentive. Good range of wines by the glass. Caesar salad had some less than green romaine pieces and there were way too many croutons. I substituted the Caesar dressing for their delicious blue cheese. Quinoa salad & dressing with salmon were delicious. Crab cake was pretty good. Would return if passing through read more

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The Public House is our go to in Amarillo. We ALWAYS look forward to a meal here and they've never disappointed. Our server knew the bar well so we wound up with exactly what we wanted to relax from a longish drive. She was prompt, present and attentive. We might be stuck in a rut but it's a delicious rut. My wife loves the simplicity but elegance of Grande's Shrimp Cocktail. It's all she needs! And the chilled shrimp are large, perfectly cooked then chilled. I love the 'exotic' nature of the PH Meatloaf! Beef, pork and duck roasted with a mushroom Demi-glacé. GREAT flavor! Served with perfectly prepped sliced veggies. Yes they have great aged steaks and fish but the flavors of that meatloaf keep us coming back. Well done!!! read more

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We went back to public house for my dad's bday take two. We had a completely different experience. We were seated in an area that wasn't too loud for those with hearing aids. The service was amazing, thank you Cory. The soup special was a creamy asparagus crab, omg delicious. My parents split the ribeye and the kitchen spit it for them, nice touch. Very tasty too. My cousin had the ham and cheese sandwich, amazing. I had the parm crusted sea bass, very good. Also split the cocktail Coconut and the lime, that tasty lil concoction, I could drink all day if it wouldn't get me into trouble. Yummy. Thank you Jay for stopping by the table to chat with us, it was nice meeting you in person. I highly recommend the Public House!! read more

Fun visit to Public House restaurant. Good front desk folks. The restaurant was booked, and the staff said to hang out for a few minutes to see what might come up. They were kind and tried to get us in as soon as possible. Within about 15 minutes, we went from a high top table in the bar area to a regular dining table in the main dining room. We had a delicious dinner and pleasant evening. read more

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The ambiance is wonderful. The food was subpar; terrible actually. My wedge salad was brown and way over dressed. The bacon on it must have been a few days old. My burger sliders were tasteless. My wife's chicken wrap...well the chicken was burned. It took too long for our waiter to come ask us how the meal was. Service was terribly slow. Did I say SLOW...Very disappointed. I had a better experience the first time. The second time was a miss. read more

Loved our lunch date here! My sister and I stopped here after a trip to Amarillo! We had the drunken mushrooms, the crab cakes, the Cheesey Shrimp and grits to share, and a house salad. They plated our grits on two separate plates for us when they brought it out! The flavors were delicious and the portions, since we shared, were perfect. The only negative was the drunken mushrooms. The flavor was button mushrooms boiled in Cabernet wine (which is what it is). There was no other flavor, nothing to complement, nothing to split the flavor. Everything else was delicious and the service and atmosphere was PERFECT! We will be back! read more

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I've enjoyed this restaurant in the past, but our most recent experience was incredibly disappointing. During our meal, a customer (who appeared to be an employee) brought a live snake in a clear backpack and placed it on the table in the dining area.     It was uncomfortable, unsanitary, and completely inappropriate for a food service environment. What surprised us even more was that none of the staff addressed it--in fact, several came over to see the snake like it was a novelty.     This really ruined the atmosphere and raised serious concerns about food safety and management's priorities. I'm not usually one to leave reviews, but I think other customers deserve to know this happened. read more

I am writing to share my deep disappointment regarding the experience my Latina partner and I had during our visit to Public House on January 13th, around 3:00 PM. We have been loyal patrons of your establishment for quite some time, even prior to the ownership change to Jay Brent. However, this incident was completely unacceptable and, unfortunately, will be our last visit. Upon arriving, we were greeted by the host, who was polite and professional, and told us we could seat ourselves. We selected a table near the center of the dining room, informed the host of our choice, and received acknowledgement before sitting down. Within minutes, our server came by, and we placed our order. However, shortly thereafter, a middle-aged woman with grey hair--who was not the host who greeted us--approached our table. In a loud and stern voice, she told me, "Next time you need to wait to be seated." Her tone and manner were unnecessarily harsh and condescending. I explained that we had informed the host of our seating choice and received approval, but her demeanor did not improve. The interaction was humiliating and disruptive, especially as it was done in full view of other patrons. Upset by this treatment, I approached "Karen" at the host stand to address the situation. I got up from my table and walked over to the host stand, where "Karen" returned. I told her that no one speaks to us like that and that she has no right to speak to anyone that way in a service establishment. Her comment about "Next Time" eating here...that was the LAST TIME. "Karen" said absolutely nothing. At that point, I decided to cancel our order and leave. I left $20 to cover the coffee we had received, but we walked out feeling disrespected and unwelcome. This is not the first time we've experienced discomfort at Public House. During a visit last month, while seated near the bar, my partner and I were subjected to unwelcome stares and whispers from other patrons, which made for an equally unpleasant experience. These incidents have left us feeling singled out and unwelcome at your establishment. We decided to take our business to Sa*vor Tapas Bar instead, where they truly understand the concept of hospitality--which is to be hospitable. The difference in how we were treated there was night and day and served as a stark reminder of what good service looks like. We have also noticed a decline in the overall atmosphere and management approach at Public House since the ownership change. While your servers have consistently provided excellent service, the menu has remained stagnant, and interactions with management now give the impression that customers are doing the establishment a favor by dining there. This type of experience is unacceptable in any establishment, let alone one that should pride itself on hospitality. I have seen similar comments from People of Color (POC) where they weren't treated the same as caucasian customers and were made to feel unwelcome even though our money is worth the same as everyone else's'. I hope you take this feedback seriously and address these issues to improve your future or you may be forced to discontinue operations or sell what's left of this business who treats all their guests with respect. It's not a big ask! read more

Stopped in at 9:00. The server said we could get something to eat as they close the kitchen at that time. We sat in the bar area and it wasn't anything great but wasn't a problem. Had the shrimp grits and might have been top 5 I've ever eaten. My wife had quinoa salad and enjoyed it. A nice little place in Amarillo that sadly we won't make back to any time soon. read more

I love this place! The food is great, the ability to sit in a lounge is so nice, and the employees are kind and service is prompt and professional. The music was also lovely and really added to the atmosphere. read more

FOOD: Outstanding wine & beer list! We had a Monte Cristo sandwich and it was delicious. We split it, but I need to get my own next time! We chose a salad as our side and they brought us two. ATMOSPHERE: Great spot, quiet enough and spaces out well. This would be a great date night place or even a business lunch. SERVICE: Waitstaff was on point! TIP: check out the wine & beer list! read more

I was passing through Amarillo and came across this place and it was absolutely a must visit! I had the chef salad and the veggies tasted like they came directly from the farm! I also had the crab cakes, which were a bit small but very good flavor! Finally, I got the Reuben as my main course and this might be possibly the BEST Reuben that I've ever had!!! If you want great drinks and food then i absolutely recommend the Public House! read more

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Nice ambiance and place has a cool hipster vibe with live music at the bar. Sat at a table in dining room and ordered ribeye steak with a wedge salad. Wedge came out and needed more dressing, but when I received it I found it was just regular old restaurant bottled blue cheese dressing. For $9, I would have liked fresh made dressing and not something from a bottle. Steak came out and it was cooked well and had a great flavor. Green beans were a tad undercooked, but I like mine on the crunchier side and they had a great flavor. The risotto was VERY undercooked to the point I felt as if I were eating small bits of starchy chalk. I told waiter and kept eating steak after scraping risotto to one side of the plate. The second round of risotto came around after I was almost done with the steak and sadly it too was underdone. Not chalky, but still a bit hard and gummy. They had a good flavor and I really wanted to enjoy it, but just could not eat anymore. After telling waiter the second batch was also undercooked he took away my plate since I was done. I was disappointed that a floor manager, kitchen manager or even a chef did not come out to apologize for the twice undercooked risotto. On the second attempt no one bothered to taste before it went out? I'm reminded of Chef Ramsey in Hells Kitchen screaming about to risotto. The waiter (not a manager) offered a complimentary dessert and I appreciated the offer. I had the butter cake which was outstanding, I highly recommend! Overall food was good, but if you're charging a premium for your food used fresh made blue cheese dressing on a wedge salad and leave the bottled dressing for the regular old house salad. Also learn how to cook risotto properly. read more

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We really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The service was outstanding! I don't understand the few low reviews. I guess some people just enjoy being Assholes, like that pretentious prick Kurt H. Only an absolute fucking douchebag would write a review like that! Give this place a shot, you won't be disappointed. read more

Definitely recommend a reservation. Wonderful live music offered during the time I went. Highly recommend the stuffed chicken and the elk dish. The charcuterie board was a bit pricey for the offering. The wine selection exceeded my expectations. Great service and great atmosphere. read more

It's my birthday, so let's celebrate at public house. Manager Patrick Johnson welcomed us in and when he brought our order, spilled raspberry jam from a montecristo sandwhich all over my mother in law's Gucci sweater. Accidents happen. At the end of the meal, they comped her $14 sandwich and my $9 cake. When I asked to talk to him about getting it dry cleaned or replaced, this gentleman PATRICK JOHNSON decided to come back and raise his voice at us, because a mistake is a mistake, and $14 is fine. We had to ask him to lower his voice and to be respectful. Mistakes happen, but to have this man raise his voice at us after he spilled all over my mother in law is not OK. Never again. read more

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Bar is very nice setting. The turkey slider was amazing. I was expecting a turkey burger but it's sliced turkey.

Excellent staff, wine list, fantastic food. The bar is also a great place to hang out

Our favorite classy restaurant in Amarillo! Always treated special. Food is fresh, quick & makes you say oh my God! Cocktails are excellent, best Martini in town, James Bond 007 would be proud. Nice music, wonderful ambience, they go above and beyond to ensure you are satisfied. Every wait staff are experts in menu & cocktail selection. read more

Food 8.6/10 Service 7/10 Portions 6/10 Ordered a Rueben and it was very good. Portion of the Rueben was normal sized. It's a little expensive but it's worth it for the quality of food you receive. Waiter was friendly and service was normal. Vibe is classy. Nice restaurant with great food. read more

This is a must go place! The food is amazing and with many choices. My wife had been craving a Monte Cristo sandwich and she was not disappointed; it is really good! The service is outstanding with knowledgeable and very friendly people! Please support this restaurant! read more

Just flew in. Terrible flight & I'm starving. I've never been to Amarillo so I'm clueless, but I want meat. This place looked too new & bougie to be any good. The servers are amazing. The armadillo bites were perfect. We I ordered filet & it's pure perfection. I had a bite of rib eye that was the best I've eaten. Great drinks, the ambience is amazing. I would 100% come back. read more

Had brunch at Public House in Amarillo with my brother and sister-in-law. Too many good looking items to choose from. I went with the Chili Relleno Omelette. Basically a cheese filled Chili Relleno folded within an egg omelette with a red sauce. The pepper was lightly battered and fried. Very flavorful with just a bit of spice. Looking forward to my next visit so I can try something else. Definitely on my 'Keepers List'. read more

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Rude hostess, unaccommodating, unhelpful. We made a reservation for 9:00. When we arrived, rude hostess said "kitchen closed at 9:00, but you can sit at the bar." The website says they're open until 10:00; THAT'S when your kitchen should close. We were eventually "allowed" to order; food was okay, but the lamb chops were terrible - badly cooked, weirdly seasoned, inedible. Plus, an oddly snooty attitude. ("Uh, hello? You're in Amarillo.") Waste of money; we won't be going back. Suzie C. Houston read more

I am only giving 2 stars to be generous. The waiter tried. The manager credited our bill for part of the meal. I had a Mac n cheese with crab sounded good. But either the crab was bad or The cheese was spoiled. Something g was off. Waiter took it away. I got a cup of prime rib & mushroom soup. Yummy. Except the cooks must have dropped the salt shaker in the pot! Won't go back read more

called in to make an order at 10:25 (35 minutes before closing). the amazing employee who picked up the phone "we are closed". absolute trash customer service. will not be giving them my money read more

Wow, what an awesome awesome place. Super cozy kind of like an English pub. Our meal was shut up "off the hook" fantastic. You can just go for cocktails and live music (Wednesdays). But the food... And our hostess was so wonderful and server, Socks, was just great, making several spot-on suggestions. We each had steak dishes, but I had the split bone ribeye with bapple bourbon jelly. Oh my!! Hubby had the black Angus with feta sauce and an egg topping. The soup was prime rib and mushroom, super savory. The Caesar salad is huge and so good. Great place. read more