Maybe you've gone to the same restaurant for every special occasion over the last decade. Perhaps your favorite spot shut its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you're just on the lookout for a new dining experience to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Whether you're trying to find your way out of a restaurant rut, just moved to your city, or simply want to try somewhere new for your next celebration, finding a new favorite spot can be challenging.
There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, Amarillo has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.
To aid in your search, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Amarillo using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Bon appetit!
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#19. Asian Buffet
- Rating: 3.0 / 5 (32 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Chinese, Sushi
- Price: $
- Address: 3347 Bell St, Amarillo, TX 79106-5012
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#18. Joe Taco
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (231 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7312 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106-1805
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#17. Aspen Creek Grill
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (150 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4110 W I-40, Amarillo, TX 79102
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#16. Pescaraz Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (97 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3415 S. Bell St., Amarillo, TX 79109
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#15. Kabuki Romanza Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (179 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8130 W Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79106-1505
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#14. Public House
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (99 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3333 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 79106-2724
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#13. Blue Sky
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (634 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Price: $
- Address: 4201 W Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79106-6013
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#12. Eddie's Napoli's V LLC
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (174 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 700 S Taylor St, Amarillo, TX 79101-2431
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#11. Big Texan Steak Ranch
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (5,993 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7701 E Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79118-6915
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#10. Hoffbrau Steak & Grill House
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#9. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (321 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2805 W Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79109
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#8. Ohms Cafe & Catering
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (147 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 619 S Tyler St, Amarillo, TX 79101-2345
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#7. Spicy Mike's
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (156 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6723 S Western St, Amarillo, TX 79110-4113
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#6. The Plaza Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (353 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2101 S Soncy Rd, Amarillo, TX 79124-2157
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#5. 575 Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (788 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7710 Hillside Rd # 700, Amarillo, TX 79119-8366
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#4. Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (398 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3501 Southwest 45th Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79109
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#3. Macaroni Joes
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (259 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1619 S. Kentucky, Amarillo, TX 79102, Amarillo, TX 79102
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#2. Saltgrass Steak House
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (924 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8300 I 40 West, Amarillo, TX 79106
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#1. Fire Slice Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (246 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7306 SW 34th, Space 10 We are in the alley behind the Summit Shopping Center, Amarillo, TX 79121
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