The menu is fabulous, and every dish was raved about. A hidden gem in a Doubletree - make sure you stay here!

Excellent food but need to upgrade ambiance at night. Ex. Add tablecloths. Service was good.

Very accommodating staff - we got into town on a Friday night and just showed up without reservations! Not ideal. They seated us right away & there was nice background music for our cocktails. I ordered the snapper on Spanish influenced spaghetti squash risotto. O. M. G. Delicious! I'll admit I was more than curious about the risotto but it was out of this world. Hubs got the brisket & ground beef bacon cheeseburger which was outstanding. Then desserts: we got the cookie crumble bread pudding & key lime pie. Both were yummy and who doesn't love those chocolate chip Doubletree cookies ? Yes, it's pricey and the location inside a hotel is maybe not the best ambiance but......... we're talking really good food. If all the other entrees are as good as ours you will not be sorry. Recommend! read more

Claraboya Scratch Kitchen & Bar - Snapper & brisket cheeseburger - Tex-Mex Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

We walked in without a reservation on a Friday evening. We'd just gotten in town after a 5 hour drive. Luckily we were able to get a table and oh my goodness was it fortuitous! We chose it based on Yelp ratings. All I can say is the food was outstanding. Yes, it's pricey but it's worth it. I would definitely come back read more

Food was very good, the chef had a fun menu with creative appetizers to share and some really appealing main courses as well. Once we saw the dessert menu we had to try couple of those as well. Wine menu had a lot of options but it seemed they were out of many of them. I do give them credit the pours were big and one of the wines we ordered was probably a 3/4 pour and they gave it to us at no charge which was unnecessary but really appreciated. Service was kind of slow, though our server was very friendly as was the manager who made his way around striking up conversations with diners. I will say I was thrown off that it was in the lobby of the Double Tree hotel, but don't let that deter you, it's as good as any of the top restaurants in Lubbock. I plan to go back to try more from the menu for sure! read more

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This place is the real deal! We have ate at all of the fine dining restaurants in Lubbock and this is a gem! Everything is made from scratch, and, from what I understand, is locally grown. There are so many interesting and unique options to try. Plus, the prices are outstanding for what you get! Do not hesitate... Go here as soon as you can. read more

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FLIES!! You should not be batting flies out of and off your food like it's a third world country. One landed in my drink and died! Even the bartender said they know it's a problem...so why is nothing being done about it?! Went here on a Monday night to celebrate a special anniversary because it's about your only option open on that day of the week in Lubbock. Food tasted good/fresh. Service could have been better. Flies buzzing around ruined it. read more

Claraboya Scratch Kitchen & Bar - Fish & shrimp - Tex-Mex Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

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Food was amazing and unique! Service was slow but polite and in point when available. Try their drink menu

Great food. Fun specials. Accomplishes chef. Reasonable prices. Will be back. No more to say. read more

Claraboya Scratch Kitchen & Bar - Great food. Nice people. Reasonable prices. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

This restaurant is inside a hotel but it's good! My wife and I ate the duck tacos and it was amazing! We had heard good things from others, so we figured we would give it a try and we're happy we did! read more

We made a reservation and walked right to our table. Food and service were both great! It's in the Double Tree hotel, but we didn't have any randoms walking through. Will return! read more

Claraboya Scratch Kitchen & Bar - Blueberry lemonade martini is - Tex-Mex Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

Service was fast and not too packed at lunch. Overall, I would rate this place an 8/10! read more

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Couldn't brag about this place enough, hidden gem type of place. In a hotel, tucked away, with amazing food and fantastic cocktails! 10/10 recommend for fine eats at an unusual spot. what we had in pics below! read more

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Yes but they did not have our reservation. Fortunately they did have a free table for 4. Food fabulous. We all ordered something totally different and it was all excellent. Service very good. Ambiance - low average Singers should have stayed home. Thank you Food 5 stars Service 4.5 stars\ Ambiance - 3 entertainment - 2 read more

4.5 stars! This place was surprisingly good! Who knew?? Tried a margarita with empanadas as a starter, then moved on to shrimp and grits. Server was on point PLUS live music. Highly recommend! read more

Yum! And not because the "expectation bar" was low because it's a hotel restaurant! I had spaghetti squash with wonderfully cooked chicken and a tasty and creative side salad. Pretty snazzy menu for ...again ... a hotel restaurant! I would so come back and would expect the locals know all about this place. read more

We stopped for a night in Lubbock on a road trip. I phoned a friend who lives here, asking where to eat. She mentioned Claraboya was a local chef who set up shop in a local hotel. In a word- outstanding! The shrimp and grits were better than most I've had in New Orleans. The shrimp were seasoned to perfection and full of flavor. The sauce was complex, rich but not overpowering, and just the right amount of spice. The bison special was phenomenal. Tender, very well seasoned, and the flavors married well into one amazing combination. Right now it's no secret food prices are high. This meal was worth every cent and this chef has a very promising future because this was one of the finest meals we've experienced. Definitely recommend if you're looking to spoil yourself or someone. Service was excellent also. read more

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Slow service and poorly prepared food. 2 of us ordered the French toast both were delivered burned. One person ordered the avocado eggs and they were cold, the pancakes were close to burned. The last of the dishes was the chorizo and green chile chicken fried steak and our daughter said it was so good. When we finally got the French toast it was good, just took forever. read more

Food was so good and the portions were generous. Live solo performer played great live music on a Friday date night. Martinis and chiltons were on point. Pricey for sitting at a high top table in a hotel lobby, but the service was good. Definitely worth the stop for some fine dining even if you're not staying at the double tree. read more

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My husband and I chose the Doubletree to stay in during our visit to Lubbock because it had a bar and restaurant. We didn't realize they were going to be superb! After our first day of touring, we decided to have a beer at the bar. I was hungry and had a small watermelon salad. It was SO WONDERFUL we came back for dinner and had a fantastic meal. My husband had the snapper de dos colores and I had the salsa macha pollo. They both had the most wonderful layers of flavors... we took our time and enjoyed this meal. Thank you Doubletree for a beautiful & comfy room and some awesome food! read more

Very good food and service in a hotel lobby setting. When we read that Claraboya was in the Doubletree, we though it would be a hotel restaurant in a separate space. It's actually in the open lobby area. It's not a great setting in terms of ambiance but it is a nice lobby and the food and service more than make up for it. The A/C was on full blast and it was very cold so you may want to wear long sleeves if you're prone to getting cold. My wife and I were looking to have a lighter dinner. The menu has a section called Shareables, the meaning of which is not very clear so we asked our waitress. She said they were kind of large appetizers that multiple people could share. At her suggestion, we decided to share the seafood soup (can't remember the exact name and it's not on the Facebook menu) and also each have a small salad. My wife got the panela salad and I got the orange salad. Both were very good. The orange salad was very small so I think I could have gone with the dinner size. The seafood soup was excellent, full of shrimp, scallops and fish in a slightly spicy broth. It was plenty of food for 2 people. At the waitress' recommendation, we also shared the bread pudding dessert. It is made of left over Doubletree chocolate chip cookies but it's not super chocolaty and also not too sweet. It was excellent. My recommendation would be to have it warmed a bit because it was just room temperature. Our waitress was great. Very friendly, made great recommendations. With a glass of wine and a beer, our meal was around $75 plus tip, very reasonable for the quality of food and service. We really liked our entire experience at Claraboya and will definitely return next time we go through Lubbock. read more

Food was excellent. Chef Antonio is a talent. Try this place when in Lubbock. The Caesar salad is like no other 10 out of 10

Traveling. We chose this hotel because we were told the restaurant here was fantastic. It is! We had a delicious breakfast. Plus the hotel is beautifully renovated. We will definitely return. read more

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The food will not disappoint we tried the duck tacos, taco soup, fried tomatoes, grilled cheese with rib meat, & croquettes. Cannot wait to go back & try their homemade pasta with tier 5 sauces. This place is incredible & a secret to many! Inside the double tree & well just magnificent! read more

Absolutely one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. Poached lobster corn dogs are worth a special trip!

The food here is good. Our table had seabass and lamb. And the harvest salad all of which were really good. The lamb was a large portion though the fish was a bit smaller. The hotel scene makes the atmosphere feel a bit like a work scene but I would recommend nonetheless. read more

Outstanding bar and restaurant located in the Hilton. Wow amazing food, pork belly and fried green tomatoes and game elk dinner! Have some cocktails and wine and enjoy your evening before a concert or show (within walking distance to Buddy Holly Hall. read more

There were 6 of us and we all got something different. Everyone was very happy and satisfied with their meal. It was a very enjoyable experience. Service was very good and the atmosphere was pleasant. I will definitely return. read more

This is my FAVORITE place to eat in Lubbock. Kudos to the Chef! Everything is super flavorful and robust! The flavors of every dish truly compliment each other. I had almost everything on the menu! AND the drinks are so delicious! A few of my favorite are the duck tacos, the Cuban sliders, the chicken and gnocchi, the pork chop, we had a bison steak that was amazing!! ( might be off the menu currently) queso is yummy!! Try it with the chiccarones read more

Claraboya Scratch Kitchen & Bar - Amazing raspberry cheesecake - Tex-Mex Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

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The food, drinks, and atmosphere were great! Be mindful that the openness of this space allows sound to travel. We were hoping for a quite spot, but after a big Tech win this place got really loud. If you don't mind that, this is a great place for a really good meal. Located in the double tree. read more

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Stayed here for a business trip and on the second day we decided to have dinner at the hotel instead of eating out. The food here was cooked and presented like a 5 star restaurant. Not saying I expected it to be bad but we all we pleasantly surprised at the quality of food we received. It's a little pricey but after eating we all were willing to pay the price. We ended up eating dinner here here 4 days out of the 9. I also have to give it up to the staff!! EVERYONE in the hotel had the best vibe. read more

Claraboya Scratch Kitchen & Bar - The best steak I've ever had with the Alan salad - Tex-Mex Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

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In town for a Conference at the Lubbock Civic Center, outstanding food here, definitely give this place a try, you won't regret it.

Staying at the Doubletree, I discovered Claraboya, which is their in-house restaurant.  Actually, the staffer at the front desk mentioned it to me when I checked in, but I don't put a lot of stock into that kind of recommendation.  Well, for once I was happy to be proved dead wrong! I've eaten at Claraboya several times now, and had a wonderful meal each and every time!  The food as excellent, the service was great, and I noticed that both the bar and the restaurant were completely full while I was there, so I'm not the only one that enjoys this place. The restaurant is actually located right in the hotel lobby; not the greatest place if you're interested in wonderful ambiance; that said it's a nice lobby, and the quality of the food and service here more than makes up for the ambiance shortcoming. read more

First time here tonight. We had heard really good things about it. The lobster corn dogs- nice surprise. They are a little difficult to eat and could really benefit from a dipping sauce, but good. The short rib risotto was okay at best. The beef like mom's pot roast (with less gravy and flavor) on top of crunchy rice. This was certainly not a $40 dish. Service as okay; live music was a little loud, but a nice touch. read more

Family member who lives in Lubbock recommended. We've been coming to Lubbock our whole lives and know most of the good places to eat. This was a new one for us. Started off with the crunchy Brussel spouts. Ah-mazing! We loved the vibe. Excellent place and highly recommend. read more

Food was good service was good nothing to complain about. Had some issues but they were great about resolving.

This has become my favorite go to place!! It is a great restaurant to met up with an old friend or even co-workers. Chef Tony is such a great chef, not only is he a phenomenal chef he also loves to meet his customers and get to know the people who come here just to have one of his many great master pieces! My absolute favorite is the Watermelon Salad with Scallops. But I have tasted many other dishes and I have never had anything that l wasn't just right! Worth every penny read more

Claraboya Scratch Kitchen & Bar - Watermelon Salad with Scallops - Tex-Mex Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

Everything was amazing! We got the lobster corn dogs and birria tacos! It was so good we almost went back for dinner. Service was also amazing and really a great place to go hangout with friends. read more

Lobster corn dogs...need I say more? AMAZING. Stumbles across it and will definitely be returning soon!

The chef is absolutely unreal, tonight I've had the best steak out of 48 states. Service and hospitality and atmosphere is like no other, on top of that in my personal opinion one of the best chefs I have had the pleasure of trying his food. If your in Lubbock I would recommend checking it out. read more

Claraboya Scratch Kitchen & Bar - Tex-Mex Near Me - Lubbock, Texas