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    Riley's Bar & Grill

    4.3 (32 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Dive Bars
    Mon 1:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Tue 10:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Loud
    Live music
    Good for dancing

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    Stuffed Jalapeños and a fine piece of Ribeye
    Robert R.

    As someone who travels often it is always great to find a place that is unique but also that has great food. And this honestly is one of the top five ribeyes I've ever had in my life. Great little dive great food great service. #lowcountrycajun

    Love getting a beautifully char-grilled steak & a loaded baked potato from here, while having some drinks. :)
    Santiago L.

    I've met the owner personally, who recommended that I come out & check out the scene (especially on Sunday's since there's great food being prepared on this day which has great drink & food specials). Keep up the great customer service & quality food you guys prepare fantastically! :D

    In love!!!
    A B L.

    Love this Midland Dive! Don't let the looks turn you away. Looks like a rustic Texas Bar. I am ready for summers on their patio. Good drink prices!

    Large Bloody Mary.

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    2 months ago

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

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    2 years ago

    Love this place for Sunday brunch, so fun and totally out of the norm for me and my husband.

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    2 years ago

    Best steak and bake and micheladas in town! Riley's is a must on Sundays!! Bartenders are great and so is the cashier. Love this place!

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    3 years ago

    Had a great time here. Love the atmosphere and the drinks were good! The service was also super fast and friendly!

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    4 years ago

    Popular dive bar. Great Bloody Mary. Small bathrooms. Great music on weekends. Haven't tried the food yet but look forward to it.

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    8 years ago

    Great hole in the wall bar. Great live music. Bartender makes sure your drink is the appropriate strength. Thumbs WAY UP!!

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    9 years ago

    A Bar that serves the Best bloody Mary from the gulf coast to Kansas City to Albuquerque. Not a bad steak on Sunday either.

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    Buffalo Nickel by Cibolo Creek

    Buffalo Nickel by Cibolo Creek

    4.3
    (12 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    I have visited Buffalo Nickel a few times while visiting Midland for work and enjoyed my visit…read moreevery time. It has a nice easy-going, small-town Texas feel to it which is hard to describe unless you've lived in a town like this like I have. The inside is typically nice and chill; an ideal environment to grab a cocktail or two and conversate with a date, coworker, group of friends, whatever. Out of all the bars I have been to in Midland, I think Buffalo Nickel has the best selection of whiskey especially. I am not a huge whiskey aficionado but I have heard from ones that this is the place to go. I am more of a tequila and beer guy and they have everything I want. The unique thing about this bar is that the back patio is smoke-friendly. I am guilty of wanting some nicotine after some drinks so this is a great place for me. They also sell cigars if that is your thing. Cheers!

    Wonderful rustic, easy going, relaxed bar to grab an amazing cocktail or two. First and foremost,…read moreit is not a cigar bar, it is a bar that sells cigars! They have a nice selection to grab a couple to smoke on the back patio or to take with you for later. Hubby really enjoy the Crazy Alice, said it was one of the best cigars he's ever had! We sat at the bar and our bartender was very sweet and attentive. Explained the cocktails a bit for us and gave suggestions. The Pumpkin Spiced White Russian caught my eye online so I went with that and hubby had an Old Fashioned. Drinks were spot on so when the bartender said they had a great Espresso Martini I said but of course! It was absolutely delicious!! We highly recommend Buffalo Nickel for a small gathering or date night cocktails.

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    Saint Blaise

    4.3
    (45 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Coming from LA, I last minute decided to visit my boyfriend because he is here to play baseball…read moreagainst the rockhounds. I was worried we wouldn't have any fun date spots but let me tell YOU. This spot was amazing 10/10 will miss this food leaving more than anything. If they catered weddings we'd hire them. We had Alejandro and their manager was soso kind. If you are here as a resident or a visitor this is a MUST. We came back twice in one day like psycho paths. All food was to die for and their staff was phenomenal!! THIS IS A MUST!!

    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

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