Public House

My wife and I ate here for my birthday to try another fine dining restaurant in the city. We had been looking at this place for a while but never actually came in to try it. Now that we have, I can say it was well worth it. I had the Elk Tenderloin with a couple of cocktails and my wife had the steak with also a couple of drinks. To start we ate the Armadillo Eggs (weird name I know) which was quite delicious. I was fairly surprised that the Elk Tenderloin was not too gamey. Cooked at medium rare, it was a good dish to try and am glad I tried it. The drinks were also mixed well. Not too strong or watered down. In addition, the waitress that we had was very friendly and attentive to our table the whole time there. I applaud this restaurant for providing something different here in Amarillo and serving the customer with the utmost respect. I definitely recommend anyone who’s looking for a nice quiet place where they can have intimate conversation to eat at the public house.

- Joey Wright -

This Valentine’s Day, my husband pulled off the ultimate surprise—reservations at The Public House in Amarillo. Neither of us had been before, but after this experience? We’d gladly make it a weekly tradition. From the moment we walked in, everything was perfection. The service, the atmosphere, the food, the drinks—it all worked together in effortless harmony. The dim, intimate lighting, the elegantly displayed wine collection in the center of the restaurant… it was simply stunning. Water was served from crystal-clear carafes, our waitress recited the specials without hesitation, and the manager was personally making his rounds—checking in, chatting with guests, even bussing tables. Now that’s leadership in action. Appetizer We kicked things off with the pimento cheese-stuffed armadillo eggs. If you’re not fluent in Southern eats, that’s just a fancy way of saying bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapeños. And while they weren’t spicy at all, they packed a serious punch of flavor. The smoky bacon, creamy cheese, and subtle heat from the jalapeño? Chef’s kiss. Drinks I started the evening with a glass of Moscato, but once I saw they had Honey Mead, there was no turning back. It was smooth, rich, and exactly what I wanted. My husband opted for a Yellow Rose beer followed by an Old Fashioned, both executed to perfection. Entrées Kevin went with the prime rib special, cooked to an impeccable medium-rare and paired with creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, and drunken mushrooms—which he’s now thoroughly obsessed with. I had a harder time deciding, so I went with two entrées (because why not?). First up, the elk tenderloin, rare, topped with jalapeño hollandaise and served with creamed spinach and roasted potatoes. It was hands-down the best elk I’ve ever had. My only critique? The plate had a lot of empty space, which felt a little odd presentation-wise, but flavor-wise? Flawless. We also shared the shrimp and grits, which came loaded with red-eye gravy, bell peppers, shrimp, and jalapeño sausage. While the flavors were bold and comforting, the dish leaned more towards a soup than a creamy grit dish, and the bell peppers were abundant. Not a deal-breaker, just a personal preference. Dessert Of course, we couldn’t leave without dessert. We couldn’t decide between the turtle cheesecake or the one topped with berry compote, so naturally, we got both. The turtle was my favorite, while Kevin fell for the berry—a perfect ending to a perfect meal. Now, let’s be clear—this is not your standard two-dollar-sign restaurant. We came prepared for the check, and let me tell you, it was worth every single penny. Whether you’re planning a romantic date night, celebrating an anniversary, or looking to impress the in-laws, The Public House delivers. A huge thank you to the entire staff for an unforgettable Valentine’s dinner!

- Jeanne. Marie G -

We made reservations online and my girlfriend chose the romance package, it came with flowers, a candlelight dinner, and two deserts. The food was absolutely divine and cooked to perfection. Our server Debbie was so wonderful, she was beyond kind and helpful and she made us feel so so special. My favorite part of our entire night was truly our service I couldn’t stress enough how amazing Ms. Debbie is.

- Cat -

We returned for my dad’s bday dinner take two. A much better experience. We made reservations and were seated in an area that was hearing aid friendly. Our server, Cory was super, great service, thanks. All of our food choices were great. Parents split the ribeye and the kitchen split it for them with a nice presentation. I had the parm crusted sea bass, very good. My cousin and I split the Coconut and the lime cocktail, omg yummy!!! Thank you Jay for stopping by the table to visit with us, it was nice meeting you in person, thanks again. Highly recommend the Public House.

- Krista Brandenburg -

We had a wonderful dining experience. Our server, Ben, was AMAZING. Next time we are in Amarillo we will try to come back. Great food, service, atmosphere, with great prices! Thank you!!

- Ryan Marshall -

I am rooting for this place, but the food is simply inconsistent. We have had some great meals here and some pretty disappointing ones. The cocktails are always good. Really like the lounge seating area. The prime rib soup is really good. Note to owner: your team that makes the salads during lunch does a great job. You order the same salad at dinner and its really disappointing. Specifically talking about the quinoa salad. During lunch, the salad is served with a lot of good variety in the ingredients. During dinner, its mainly a bunch of bland lettuce. This has happened multiple times.

- Travis David -

This place is truly AMAZING!! I had supper here on 11.22.2024 and was served by Jadynn. Her recommended choices from the menu were perfect and her sweet and bubbly aura enhanced my dining experience. BRAVO Jadynn!!! The food is DELICIOUS and the drinks are SPECTACULAR!! Highly recommend and I will definitely eat here again. Their menu options are very intriguing... 1.8.2025.. Celebrated Birthday number 54 here and the food and service were even better!! Returned on 4.18.2025 and 7.26.2025 and the food and service was Spectacular.

- Rick White -

Inviting atmosphere, friendly and courteous service. The food was amazing. My first time there but, I'm there monthly for work. I'll definitely be back again. Go and treat yourself. It's worth it!

- Steve Bailey -