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!

It's a cool restaurant, and has its western charm. However, I was just completely disappointed in…read morethe service. We did get seated quickly, but the service was just slow. We did arrive for during the early lunch service so it was still fairly empty, however the food took quite a bit to come out. When it did come out, it had me questioning how long it was actually out for. The food just came out cold/lukewarm. We also shared our meal with our 2 adopted flies who wouldn't stop pestering us. The server was not great as well, they would help us and then disappear for a period of time before coming to check. Overall, it would be a really amazing place if the food and service were A1, but unfortunately the only good thing about this place is the cool appearance.

Delicious! We travel a lot and look for restaurants a bit off the beaten path food-wise. This was…read moreperfect! We had the queso & chips, chicken fried steak with green chile gravy and cheesesteak sandwich with smoky queso. All were phenomenal. Crispy Brussels sprouts are amazing. Super attentive and friendly staff. Would go again next trip!

Lovely restaurant inside a very bland exterior. We just stopped in for a glass of Happy Hour wine…read moreand a snack in the bar. Brussels sprouts were well prepared and just the right amount. The smash burger was good as well. Can't say that for the accompanying waffle fries which were not at all crisp. The interior was very large and beautifully appointed. The serving staff were pleasant and on top of things

A kind and generous person sent me four prime ribeye Littlefield Ranch steaks for Christmas. I knew…read morethey were coming and, having never received meat by post, was curious and filled with anticipation. The steaks arrived frozen, individually vacuum-sealed (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/EwgEVUWkBb9CSVLi_4BCMw?select=wOkGGbOQDQapFVJ1KSfNSQ) and in a small cooler. I've cooked up two of them so far and, let me tell you, you would never know these steaks had ever been frozen; so tender and flavorful and up there with the best steaks I've ever had. Nice, big cuts that could easily be shared by two (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/EwgEVUWkBb9CSVLi_4BCMw?select=1JxuBsqNdURChT3no7_qZQ). All in all, a fun and delicious gift idea, whether for someone else or for yourself!

Great food and great service. Nice cold beer out of the…read morebathtub. Chill burger was awesome.

If you are looking for white tablecloths, subtle lighting, or a quiet place to whisper sweet…read morenothings, keep driving past Coyote Bluff Cafe (often locally called the "Coyote Bluu" or simply "The Bluff") in Amarillo, Texas. But if your idea of culinary heaven involves a grease-stained paper liner, an old-school Texas roadhouse vibe, and a burger that requires structural support, you have arrived at the right place. Nestled just a few blocks off Interstate 40 in a historic, diminutive former dance hall moved wholesale from neighboring Claude, Texas, Coyote Bluff is tiny. With only about 12 tables packed into its 1,000 square feet, the atmosphere is alive with a loud, friendly hum, a dirt parking lot, and a vintage bathtub floating full of ice and cold beer bottles. The place is amazing!!!! The unique steaming process is really amazing. You have to try the chili cheese fries to go with it. The menu keeps its focus tight, centering around half-pound patties of lean Texas ground beef cooked to order. While traditional options like the Hickory Burger and the Green Chili Cheese Burger are stellar, the undisputed heavyweight titleholder here is the legendary Burger from Hell. I had to try it, my wife opted for the Chicken Fried Steak. Many approach the "Hell Burger" with great trepidation, expecting it to be more of a gimmick built strictly on painful, mouth-numbing heat. Instead, it offers a beautifully layered flavor profile. The beef patty with Tabasco and their proprietary "Coyote Hell Sauce," then smothers it in gooey melted cheese, grilled onions, and fresh, vibrant sautéed jalapeños. It arrived on a toasted onion bun, it lands a solid 7 out of 10 on the heat scale. But rather than scorching your palate, it wraps it in a vinegary, spicy, deeply savory warmth. This place also serves up classic, heavy-hitting Texas roadhouse appetizers: Each of these are amazing sides and are worth of mentioning, First the Cheese Fries with Green Chiles, which I had with my burger and my wife had with her Chicken fried steak, it is served on a massive aluminum platter, these fresh-cut fries are heavily blanketed in melted cheese and mild green chiles. They are a mandatory companion to the burgers.  Other appetizers worth of note, are the Texas Red Chili & Green Chili Stew: The thick, hearty green chili stew is packed with meat and mild green peppers, offering a wonderful warming comfort, especially during cool Panhandle days.  and any of the Fried options ranging from baskets of battered fried pickles, garlic mushrooms, and stuffed jalapeños. Because everything is cooked to order and the dining room is incredibly compact, expect a wait during lunch rushes or weekends. However, that time spent waiting in the dirt lot among locals and passing road-trippers is part of the charm. Coyote Bluff Cafe doesn't try to be anything other than a spectacular, small-town Texas burger joint, and it executes that identity flawlessly. This is a MUST Stop in Texas

Excellent food and service. Joe E. was our server and he was the best. He gave us advice on the…read moresteaks and sides. I chose the coffee rubbed ribeye and my husband had Sals ribeye. Joe was right, the coffee rub was fantastic. This is the kind of restaurant we'd come to on a regular basis if we lived in Amarillo. I highly recommend people check it out. Everyone was friendly and made us feel welcomed.

Ok. What happened to this place? This used to be our go to place whenever we would…read moreDrive through Amarillo twice a year, we stopped tonight to get our favorite burger and wow! This place has really gone downhill. This place was filthy! It was shocking! Bathrooms were disgusting. We ordered our favorite burger (the Brazos) and asked to change the cheese. When we go the burger it was missing the cheese and the fried onion strings and was not hot. I just don't get what happened to this place? We are definitely skipping it on our way back

We were stopping in Amarillo for the night after a long day of travel. The restaurant was next door…read moreto our hotel so it was convenient. Austin was excellent and made sure we had everything we needed. Our food was good and we enjoyed our drinks too. The restaurant is casual and seems to comfortably serve large groups. We have visited their restaurant in Biloxi and also enjoyed eating at the bar.

This place was a huge surprise! We did not know it was a chain restaurant. Found that out later…read more We had the queso with the brisket in it and that was heavenly. My meal was the bacon wrapped filet with coconut shrimp. It included a side which was the baked potato soup. The coconut shrimp were good, mine are better and the soup was typical. What really stood out though was the filet mignon with bacon. It was probably the best I have EVER eaten! It just melted in my mouth! We had a nice server as well! I would definitely go back if ever in Amarillo again.

The food is great. Everything was made to perfection…read more Probably the only issue was some of the service. When we first came in the welcome staff were gossiping about the employees working too slowly. Seem like we were working with bunch of middle schoolers. Those issues shouldn't be public, and one shouldn't gossip anyway. But we got served quickly and thought the service otherwise was pretty good after being seated. I would come here again.

Aspen Creek Grill is one of several steakhouses in the Amarillo area. I picked it because it was…read morenear our hotel, had good ratings and not wait. They have what looks like an extensive wine and beer list. My husband found a dark beer with no coffee in it, so he was happy. But was later disappointed. I was happy because it was 1/2 wine night and they had Moscato, the fruit punch of wine! Warning, it is really on the sweet side. Good service. Portions are reasonable. The peach "cobbler" is more of a pie, but was very good. The broccoli was very good. The green beans are Southern style (cooked to mushy submission). The vegetables at Tally's and Lucilles were better.

My sister brought us here. THE BEST STEAK EVER! There were four of us. Each steak was cooked to…read moreour order perfectly... including our steak sauce of choice. The peach cobbler & coffee were pretty tasty to boot. They even supplied us with our own fly swatter! The hostess, named Annie, sits just outside the front door and requires no more than a pat or scratch behind the ear. Tidbits from your dinner are gently accepted.

Salt and paper are our friends and should be used liberally when cooking is my general rule when it…read morecomes to steak. Great portion size, flavorful meat. Service was solid. A bit rushed but she had whole dining and a group at pool table. Heard they closed which is unfortunate. A little tweaking and that place would have been hopping 5 nights a week

Food was exceptionally delicious diner food. The service…read morewas excellent, not speedy but acceptable. The hostess was friendly and talkative. What can I say? It's a truck stop diner with cute touristy items to buy. We will stop her again.

When first opened I loved coming here. Had things like corn beef hash I really liked. Last 3 times…read morewe have gone the service has been worse and worse. Worst instance now making me leave this review...and not coming back. Started off just standing waiting to be seated, not even in the door because of a group of people. Said they were a big party made sense why it may be hard to get in. Should of just left then. Lackluster attention from staff for everyone that came in after that group. Saw one couple even immediately be seated though after waiting 20 min with 3 people ahead of us and another group behind. (Happened to know the waitress apparently) Saw one table just up and leave due to being ignored and waiting on ticket to the point they left some cash and up and left in a very bad mood. Got told multiple times a 10-15 min wait due to tables needing cleaned off. There were 4 open tops that were empty throughout restaurant, the whole time and then another 3 opened up while waiting. Then was told 20-30 min wait due to the kitchen being backed up. At that point we just up and left combined with the VIP treatment of people being able to skip ahead of not 1 or 2 but 4 other groups of only 2 to 4 people with at least 5 or 6 open tables. I don't leave reviews often and do for great experiences and bad experiences this was one of the worst. The waitresses were clueless high school or 20 somethings not wanting to actively work and instead argue over whose fault it was a table left or why people would have their name written down and instead would leave due to the treatment of even just being seated, but somehow it's the kitchens fualt. 10/10 do not recommend and don't bother.

We rolled into Amarillo after an afternoon of driving with a hankering for a steak. I chose this…read moreplace based on reviews alone. They did not lie! We were greeted by a very pleasant and eager staff. Everyone was supper motivated to make your dining experience a great one. From the drinks to the entrees, it was top shelf quality. Our 16 0z Ribeye was cooked exquisitely. The asparagus and the spinach salad were expertly prepared snd they so complemented the steak. We accompanied the meal with a nice glass of cabernet, and a mocktail. The meal was finished off with a very delicious cream brûlée. My wife makes them often, and this one was as good as hers. Needless to say, you must try this family run steakhouse. It is a well run, class act that has earned its standing here...wish I lived here to frequent it more!

We had such a wonderful dinner tonight! The metropolitan has an inviting speakeasy feel with…read moreelegant and comfortable seating and decor. Our family of 5 started the evening with some mocktails (pineapple dreamsicle) and 2 Cadillac margaritas. All were well done and very tasty! We then shared the fried shrimp cocktail and the Crab Elotes appetizers - both were delicious! For dinner, 3 of us had the filet mignons and the other 2 the prime chicken fried steak - again, delicious! Steaks were cooked to medium rare perfection and the chicken fried steak was one of the best we have ever had! Our grand finale was ice cream and the flourless chocolate cake. So good!! You have to break the outer chocolate shell on the cake to get to the soft moist center. We loved it! Our waiter Jon did an outstanding job! He made great recommendations and we never lacked for anything. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and experience and will be sure to return!