Curb Side Bistro

Coming from LA, I last minute decided to visit my boyfriend because he is here to play baseball…read moreagainst the rockhounds. I was worried we wouldn't have any fun date spots but let me tell YOU. This spot was amazing 10/10 will miss this food leaving more than anything. If they catered weddings we'd hire them. We had Alejandro and their manager was soso kind. If you are here as a resident or a visitor this is a MUST. We came back twice in one day like psycho paths. All food was to die for and their staff was phenomenal!! THIS IS A MUST!!

There are not many choices in Midland/Odessa for nice dining especially when looking for a place to…read moretake a customer or work colleagues. I am very happy that I found Saint Blaise as they hit all three of my marks for restaurants that I take customers to. Food: The food was great. I wanted to get the steak and potatoes but it was $50+ which I thought was a bit steep for just steak and potatoes. I opted for the blackened salmon which was cooked perfectly with delicious broccoli and mashed potatoes on the side that were also cooked perfectly. The gnocchi had a perfect consistency with a non-overwhelming sauce so also phenomenally done. The two drinks I got: Same Place and Maple Manhattan were well-made with each component complementing each other well and not overpowering one another. If you like tequila and manhattans I think you will be happy. Service: The servers were very attentive and made sure we were taken care of the entire visit especially with the waters. Huge kudos! Ambiance: I will say because the inside space is a bit tight and small, having conversation when the restaurant was busy proved a bit difficult but if that is the case they do have seating right outside in the lobby area and having conversations there should not be an issue. I will make sure to be back with customers here!

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Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

Sip Haus

4.2(17 reviews)

Great ambiance. Love the Halloween decorations. The…read moreHalloween themes drink menu is great. The chili cheese hot dogs from Leesco's next door were great too. They can order them for you. Service was great. Very relaxed atmosphere. Classy and fun.

We stopped by the Sip Haus for a quick predinner drink. It was a Tuesday so the bar was pretty…read moreempty, but you could tell it was a cool place to hang out. I kept it simple with an old fashioned while my wife ordered from the "Experience" side of the menu for a smoked version of the Old Fashioned called Smoke and Mirrors. Both were made to perfection and we would definitely come back the next time we are in Midland.

What's left of a skinny Rita

Cheers!

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Normal Is an Illusion Amazing.

Sky Lounge

2.3(3 reviews)

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This place is junk. The inside bar area is dirty and the bartenders are rude. No draft beer. The…read moresound system outside is just a $20 stereo playing Midland radio stations. A lot of potential but but for now it's junk.

Y'all, this is a dive bar without any kitch at all. It is not uncommon for them to only have one or…read more2 types of glassware clean. Kinda grody.

Sun, fun and friends

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Saddle up to the bar

Buffalo Nickel by Cibolo Creek

4.3(12 reviews)

0.3 mi

I have visited Buffalo Nickel a few times while visiting Midland for work and enjoyed my visit…read moreevery time. It has a nice easy-going, small-town Texas feel to it which is hard to describe unless you've lived in a town like this like I have. The inside is typically nice and chill; an ideal environment to grab a cocktail or two and conversate with a date, coworker, group of friends, whatever. Out of all the bars I have been to in Midland, I think Buffalo Nickel has the best selection of whiskey especially. I am not a huge whiskey aficionado but I have heard from ones that this is the place to go. I am more of a tequila and beer guy and they have everything I want. The unique thing about this bar is that the back patio is smoke-friendly. I am guilty of wanting some nicotine after some drinks so this is a great place for me. They also sell cigars if that is your thing. Cheers!

Wonderful rustic, easy going, relaxed bar to grab an amazing cocktail or two. First and foremost,…read moreit is not a cigar bar, it is a bar that sells cigars! They have a nice selection to grab a couple to smoke on the back patio or to take with you for later. Hubby really enjoy the Crazy Alice, said it was one of the best cigars he's ever had! We sat at the bar and our bartender was very sweet and attentive. Explained the cocktails a bit for us and gave suggestions. The Pumpkin Spiced White Russian caught my eye online so I went with that and hubby had an Old Fashioned. Drinks were spot on so when the bartender said they had a great Espresso Martini I said but of course! It was absolutely delicious!! We highly recommend Buffalo Nickel for a small gathering or date night cocktails.

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The Basement At opal’s

3.3(6 reviews)

Ambiance was rather nice, I enjoyed the antique building control panel. Service was spotty. I sat…read moreat the bar, the bartender right in front of me never greeted me or offered me a drink all night. Luckily another bartender took care of me for drinks and dinner. The food was good not great. The cauliflower app was very good and came out very quickly. Dressing on the Caesar was gloppy. Too much and too thick. Chicken fried steak was nice. Overall an ok spot.

Delicious cocktails and small bites! Kay's recommendations for unique concoctions and delicious…read morerecipes made our experience unbelievable! Thank you for such an incredible time!!

Raspberry gin slinger

Seared tuna

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The Blue Door

4.0(104 reviews)

3.2 mi

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What isn't to like about the blue door? Phenomenal service and fantastic cocktails. The crew they…read morehave there know what they're doing. Beer recs? They have it. Not a sweet cocktail person? They can do that also. From wine to craft beer, I can't recommend these guys/gals enough.

Absolutely LOVE this spot! Laid back and great vibe. Drinks are phenomenal and the service top…read moretier!! New to the area but will definitely re-visit soon.

The finest of red ipas.

Always a great whiskey.

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Opal's Table

3.7(143 reviews)

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There are not too many fine dining options in Midland/Odessa. I did hear that Opal's Table is one…read moreof the better ones and also consistent. I will say that I was pretty impressed with the food and especially the service but there were still some things that kept me from giving it a perfect score. First off, the service was impeccable. When I walked in, I was greeted right away and sat promptly. My customers that I was taking out arrived a bit later because I was early but I was still provided with water and not bothered. An additional customer came so we had to move tables and it was done promptly and professionally. We were helped without it being overwhelming. Great job! The food was good and well-prepared. I ordered the roasted salmon and it was cooked very well with a crispy skin, the asparagus and brussel sprouts were salted well and cooked just right, the only complaint on the taste is that I wish there was a bit more jalapeño sauce and that it was spicier. It had no kick to it at all. My main overall reason for taking a star off is that the prices are definitely too high compared to the offering. Was the salmon dish good? Yes. But was it $39 without tax and tip good? Not really. Overall, I recommend this place to impress a date or to take a customer where conversation can be had easily with a nice atmosphere.

Made a res A revisit was due…read morePrompt, polite, ambiance select Ribeye elite, service excellence a brew. The lovely dark outer crust Inner juicy, delectableres Winsome, attentive staff, heartily commend Upgrade to 5 star, def, crush last & resind

Environment vibrating warmth!

Creamy macaroni and cheese

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Eclecticism resounds within these walls as this Emerald paint & vintage photos encapsulate the wonder & excitement...

The Reserve

2.0(3 reviews)

Here right now. The service is great, the food is good but the DJ is terrible! We've been here an…read morehour and a half and he's already replaying music and when I asked him to play faster music (because people in my group were literally falling asleep) he played the most obscure song from like 12 years ago. We all just looked at each other. I wanted to have fun tonight but we are all on our phones looking for somewhere else to go!

Arrived on a Friday night around 6. No one else in the bar except my party of six people. The…read morefirst waitress we had was extremely rude and had attitude from the beginning. She treated us like we weren't worth her time, yet she was at her JOB of serving people and no one else was in the room. Go figure. Anyway, we ordered food....beware most of it is just frozen crap that gets reheated in the kitchen. Nothing is fresh. Salmon was a triangle shape like you get from Sam's club freezer dept, mixed veggies were also from a freezer and slightly reheated. One of my veggies was actually still frozen on the inside! Mac n cheese was cold. Seriously it had not even been warmed up appropriately. How hard is that? Steaks were okay and probably your best option there but not worth the $27. Bartender did a great job of mixing drinks. Mixed drinks were all perfect. Cooler was "out" so no draft beer at all. Second server also talked down to us like we were trash. We were just about to leave and go somewhere else when we received our third server who was awesome. Kristian was her name and she knows how to serve!! Great attitude, attentive, patient, talkative and friendly. So we stayed a few hours, DJ shows up around 9:00 and he did a great job with music selection. Dance floor is small but not crowded. No smoking in the main part of the bar so this is a nice place to go dancing and not end up smelling like cigarettes all night. I'd recommend this place for drinks and dancing but definitely not for dinner!! Also, ask for Kristian to be your server if possible so you get treated with respect. She gets one whole star on my review, otherwise this would be a one star review!

Seating

More seating and the dance floor in background

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The Reserve

Wall Street Bar & Grill

3.6(250 reviews)

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We came here for a steak dinner and we were very happy we did... I got the porterhouse and my…read morepartner got the ribeye. We both had them cooked medium and both came out perfectly cooked and they tasted amazing. We also got bread and unlimited salad - comes with onion, tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles and Italian dressing - very tasty. We also shared a bottle of red wine and total with tip was around $150 - very reasonable for a good steak dinner and wine for 2. The restaurant looks like an old school steakhouse inside which I love. It's very clean and our service was A+... highly recommend!

30 yrs of patronage - last night service / meal - Lubys is two stars above. Food quality below…read moreaverage , same for service . Waiter did not know what a wedge salad is/ was

Brunch menu circa January, 2026

Chicken fried steak

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Huevos Rancheros

Leesco's

4.0(1 review)

Leesco's is a great time located in the basement of a building next to a more upscale wine bar. It…read moreis definitely more of a dive bar feel but with regular bar pricing and some drinks that are actually priced quite high (a reason I took a star off). They have all the drinks you expect from a bar including some slushie drinks that would be great for hot days. Last call is 1:45AM so it definitely seems like one of the only places to go for late nights in Midland. They had karaoke when I went there with not too many people partaking so if you want to sing you will be able to get to quickly and with multiple turns. It was really easy to talk to everybody there.