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    The Drunken Oyster

    3.9 (307 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE DRUNKEN OYSTER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Classy
    Upscale
    Live music

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    Nikita P.

    We've been coming here for years, the food is always tasty, service is great and the ambiance is romantic and fun. They sometimes have a live band but when they don't, the music is on theme with the Louisiana vibe. We love the lobster Mac, bluepoint and irishpoint oysters, blueberry gin, the Cajun boil, risotto and scallops.

    Pimm's margarita, blackberry gin fizz, and the botanist old fashioned.

    Can't beat the atmosphere! The Cajun boil is my favorite dish and the spring cocktail menu is awesome. Love the patio. Service is always great!

    The bar
    JD M.

    Came through town on my way home. Checked into a hotel then headed here for dinner. First thing I saw was the dreaded metal industrial chairs everywhere. With the exception of some half booths, which had flat wood benches. I had planned on leisurely dining, not a quick bite at a fast food joint. Thankfully the bar had some padded barstools! And that was just the ticket because I got a new bartender who was really on top of her game! I heard her say it was her first week, and today was her first day behind the bar. Well, you could have fooled me as she seemed to know her way around. I looked over the menu to decide on a meal before I decided on a beverage. I know it would be wine, just not sure if it would be red or white. I learned they have fancy oysters, not a gulf oyster in the house. Poor me. I've had fancy oysters and honestly prefer gulf oysters any day. So, a bowl of gumbo would be my started and a dry New Zealand Cabernet Sauvignon would be my drink. The CS was excellent! The gumbo was quite tasty, but as the man from New Orleans sitting next to me said "it's missing something" and he is right. It is a very rich roux, more like a gravy from a pot roast. Delicious but missing some essential spice(s). Not that I wouldn't have it again, as it was delicious, but it needs a little something. Service was great, food was good. I'll try shrimp and grits next time, and you will always find me at the bar.

    Incorrect brunch menu

    Full disclosure, I tried giving the restaurant an opportunity to address my concern offline and was not responded to, so I will be giving my full honest review of my experience. I was in town visiting Amarillo with family and found this restaurant on yelp. It had good reviews so I figured I'd try it. I was very excited to see there were mimosas with $1 refills. I ordered 2 and was about to order a third right before paying the bill, only to find out that the menu was "misprinted" and in order to get $1 refills I needed to pay for "bottomless mimosas" which was not even on the menu (see photo). I brought this to the server's attention and he directly admitted the menu was misprinted and said some of the menus are right and some are wrong. He did not offer to give it to me for the price I was initially told per the menu and he was unapologetic, even after showing the menu itself. It is a shame because the food was pretty good. The chicken tenders, fish and chips, and lobster Mac n cheese had great flavor. However, I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone given that their menus they hand you may or may not accurately reflect what they end up charging you in the end. Terrible customer service and overall business practice. I even tried reaching out after my visit to follow up on this issue and was not even responded to. Shame!

    Mahi mahi with scallops.

    The decor and feel of the place is nice. The mahi mahi was meh! Sweet noodles with bell peppers, stale wonton strips. The fried oyster were above average but you have to be good with heavy batter. The waiter was good as I fell sucker to his recommendation on the mahi mahi. Yes, it was Amarillo should I should have stuck with something more appropriate to the region.

    Fig salad
    Amy D.

    What a freaking gem! Beautiful space, amazing service, and food we'll be dreaming about! Brought a group here and we all loved everything about our visit! Highly recommend and look forward to coming back to Amarillo for this! Not your typical Amarillo restaurant, which was amazing because after a week here we were all beefed out! Will likely go back tonight and do it again!

    Scallop and risotto
    Angelina S.

    We happened upon this place on a website called Bring Fido as we're traveling cross country and had one night for dinner while passing through. While we decided against bringing the dogs as it was cold and we didn't want to sit outside, they had a lovely covered patio with a very comfortable set up filled with cushions and pillows. Definitely would recommend bringing the doggie when it's warmer! Very cool inside ambiance and set up. LOVED THE BAR! The food, was WONDERFUL! We started with fried green tomatoes; the sauce made them come alive. We each had a steak (filet and ribeye) and they were delicious. The mash, asparagus and scallops that came with my filet were STUPID GOOD. The little pockets of blue cheese in the sweet potato mash just sent the flavor of the filet over the top. High five to the creativity of the chef and team who created the menu because I'll be doing that at home moving forward. We also couldn't resist the Scallop and mushroom risotto on the appetizer menu so we shared that as an addition to our meals. Great size and could easily be eaten as an entree. Dessert menu was large and filled with fun options. High five for the variety and its presentation! But the real highlight of the night was our AMAZING server Thomas. I'm a straight shooter and I asked him for recommendations out of simply having one night in one restaurant and he didn't disappoint on any level. From drinks, to food to dessert, he was spot on; Not that the menu as a whole looked to be in any way disappointing though. With fabulous customer service, a good amount of charm and playful honesty, this guy was magnificent. I told him if he wanted to move to Cali, he'd have a home with us anytime Management.... Don't lose this guy. He's going to bring you major business! Prices were clearly fitting to the food and service we received. For a great meal and a nice date night, girls night out or even a birthday dinner with a group, this place was worth it and so much more! Wish we had time to try the other restaurants by the same owner (also recommended from Thomas and we know I trust his with my life at this point) If you heard nothing else from the above, JUST CHOOSE THIS SPOT!

    Great bar

    We were Headed home and stopped in Amarillo for the night. I found The Drunken Oyster on here, and it looked delicious. We got into town at 9:30pm, and they were open until midnight. It is easy to find the location and great decor inside. Our waiter, Allen, was excellent and offered Lots of great advice. The food and The drinks were perfect. Thanks to this awesome restaurant, this unplanned date night dinner was perfect. We will be back.

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    Yelp says this restaurant is dog friendly. But I don't see any outdoor seating in the pics. Can anybody verify dog friendly?

    Yes you can! We did and they were very dog friendly. There is a nice patio too it is a mid size.

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