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    The Reserve Culinary Tavern

    3.8 (81 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Intimate
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Street Corn Fritters
    Jason C.

    Our experience was 3 star, but the restaurant is better than this I assume. Food was good but not amazing. I'd give it a 3.5. The restaurant is beautiful and well decorated, I imagine as the owners saw it come together it was a cool process. Very well put together. Our server was friendly but likely new (I hope). Long waits for plates, table wasn't cleared, finally after walking by several times I waved him to us to order a dessert. He delivered the dessert but didn't clear the entree plates which was weird. We spent an extra 30 minutes here just waiting for service after we finished our entrees. Highlights were the street corn fritters and churros, unfortunately they were out of ice cream which would have really brought more to the churros. I will go back and expect the experience will be much better.

    Stack waffles and oatmeal
    Rickela M.

    The service was good as well as the ambiance. However our food was cold, everything appeared & tasted store bought and not freshly made, except for the eggs . We ordered stack waffles with eggs, bacon , oatmeal and hash browns. The mimosas with J.Rogét champagne was ok.

    Chicken and Spinach Salad
    J Warren R.

    When I saw the name, I thought this has to be good "Culinary Tavern." Nothing special on the menu. What I had was really good, tasty and cooked well. The wine list was pretty good as well. Service at the bar was pleasant. What this place really wants to be -- a sports bar. There must have been 15 large screen televisions showing various sports event. When the weeknight football game came on, it was blaring the broadcast. I mean loud. The Tavern was memorable, but not a very good experience.

    Blueberry lemon drop
    Dawn S.

    I had the pleasure of dining here this week. I cannot say enough great things about this restaurant. Excellent service, Stellar drinks, and delicious food. I recommend the blueberry lemon drop and the filet medallions. Best green beans ever!!

    Mimosa frozen cubes
    Celena S.

    I wanted a good breakfast before heading out of Lubbock and saw the great reviews from other yelpers. The drinks were definitely delicious! I hate bloody Mary's - I try to like them but I just can't. My husband had one and idk what they do differently but it was amazing! The mimosas served with a bottle of Prosecco and frozen cubes of juice is brilliant! They were delicious!! 5 My waffle stack was great! I'm not a savory breakfast person but decided to try it and the nice surprise of the sugar in the waffles was awesome!! The only thing I would've liked to see to give it 5 stars was a few healthier options for those of us that had over indulged while visiting TTU for the weekend. But I would definitely go back! And the chairs at our table were beautiful and so comfortable!!! If you are ao inclito do me a huge favor and send me the information on them I'd be soooo stoked!!

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    Steve C.

    Nice interior, upscale bar. Good service. The food is notch above bar fare. This is a bar first, restaurant second. The onion rings were great. Wings good if you like a dry rub finish. Would I return? Maybe for drinks and lite appetizer.

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    Adrian R.

    Was in Lubbock for the weekend , moving my daughter into her new apartment. Since we were spending daddy daughter time I wanted to take her to eat. We always go somewhere new when we come to visit her. This place is really nice on the inside and out. The hostess was very welcoming and sat us immediately. The waiter greeted us with cold waters and took our drink orders. Lemonade for her and Woodford Rye neat for me. The waiter gave us recommendations for food. She had the chicken tacos (lots of shredded cheese), I had two appetizers Nan w/ steak and prey bites with spicy cheese. Her tacos were great on flavor and a great portion of actual chicken. They could lighten up on the shredded cheeses. It also comes with cilantro lime rice and refried beans. The rice had a little too much lime flavor for her but the beans were good. The Nan was delicious with excellent flavor and steak very tender, the pretzel bites were lightly salted and very light and the cheese dip was well seasoned and tasty. We also had a slice of chocolate cream pie. That's was very light and not too sweet. It was very good (not like my aunts though) . Overall we had a great experience. The waiter was very attentive and made sure we had what we needed. I would definitely return.

    Bar area
    Patrick W.

    Great food and ambiance, I suggest sitting in the bar area m. Ordered two drinks (Old Fashion). They take reservations. Looking forward to coming back and explore the menu. Cheers!

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    Had been there several times but the last time, the food was inferior. Everyone at table felt the same way. Hope they get it together.

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    Great brunch right after church on sundays. The food is always delicious. Repeat customers for sure

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    1 year ago

    Excellent Brunch. Nice selection of different. Eggs Benedict with Queso was nice twist from a traditional hollandaise sauce.

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    The food was great and the service was as well. Love their mimosas with the cranberry cube.

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    We love The Reserve. The food is amazing and service was great. The menu has lots of different options so it's easy to take the family.

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    Servers are great but food is overpriced and my dish was cold. Very disappointing. I had filet medallions - def need to step up their game

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    1 year ago

    Food was great! Chicken and waffles with side of Nashville hot sauce!! Plenty of TVs for College football!

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    Fantastic brunch! Order the hangover! The appetizers are all amazing as well! We love the naan and the Italian egg rolls!

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