Quiet little eatery. Romantic setting except the west tx bugs that ruin the almost outside experience. If you want to sit outside maybe dont wear heels either. It gives a feel of dining in another city. The famous nachos were yummy. Drinks flowed nicely ordered draft ipa and mixed berry mojito. My crab cakes were really tastey and my husband enjoyed the enchiladas. Our server was super sweet also. read more

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Red Oak Kitchen has quickly become my favorite lunch spot in the Midland/Odessa area. Everything I have tried is perfection. I literally CRAVE the Ahi Tuna Salad. It is hands down the best salad I have ever tried. It's rare I come onto yelp and leave a review but I felt compelled to. It's that good. They have amazing food. My husband loves the fish tacos and deviled eggs. All the workers are very nice and attentive. I will forever go back! read more

Red Oak Kitchen - Ahi Tuna Salad - New American Near Me - Odessa, Texas

Ultimate pepperoni pizza is EXCELLENT...really really great food.

Outstanding meal with exceptional service! Bee went above and beyond to make our dining experience unforgettable. He suggested mushrooms on the Ultimate Pizza (with white sauce) 11/10! The Mexico City enchiladas had a modern twist-- Armenta's sauce was smoky and flavorful. We can't wait to come back! read more

Excellent service! Excellent food! Bartender made the most amazing Bloody Mary's.....soooooooo good. Baja tacos best I've had since moving here in February. We will be back next weekend! What a great way to start Sunday Funday! read more

Do not go for lunch. It was a horrible experience. Initial 45 minute wait for a table. Received three separate texts saying our table was ready. It wasn't. Wait another 20 minute to get seated. The service was slow. We never received some of our order and other parts of our order were delivered to another table. The food was was OK, but way over priced and they nickle and dime you for everything. Save your money and visit another restaurant for lunch. read more

Nice to have a modern feel restaurant here in midland Odessa. I had their ahi Tuna salad. Love love. It was delicious!!! The waiter recommended a excellent ipa beer. I believe it was called mosaic. Overall service and food was great. Will definitely be back to try other items on their menu. read more

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Delicious. Great food and service. One of my favorite places to eat in Odessa. 5/5 stars.

We were a party of approximately 20 people so first of all, there should have been 2 servers helping us instead of one. You could tell she was overwhelmed because by the looks of it, she was the only server for the people that were seated outside. We were constantly out of drinks, it took almost an hour and a half to get our food and when it finally did come out, quite a bit of the food was cold. This was our first time eating here and it will definitely be our last. If I could give this review no stars, I would. Do better! read more

Very good porkchops. Two big ass ones cooked to your preference, not dry and pretty well spiced. Rocky Shrimp appetizer was so so...a bit salty. Service decent and good ambience and nice interior. Prices were acceptable to portions and quality of food. No complaints. Porchops were around $33. Would I return, sure. read more

We went here during the oil and gas show and still had the best service and food we have had in two years of being in midland/Odessa. Our waiter was the friendliest and so knowledgeable. The food was the best in west Texas. Great job!! read more

I hope I got them on an off night we came here for a birthday and I have to say for it not being packed it took over 30 min for a soda and food tasted great but wasn't hot, kind of disappointed I'll give them another try in future. read more

Went for Mother's day for my wife. Friendly staff, food was great. Nice bottle of malbec. Have been several times and does not disappoint. read more

There was a 35 minute wait for a table of two on Thursday (hint get reservations) so we go to the bar after placing our names and had some of the best whiskey sours I've had the delight of sampling in this town. Their basil lemonade also isn't bad. It's a small place so very limited seating and we were set by the door, resulting in no end of consternation for my mother as this resulted in gale like gusts of dry hot Texas wind. Their is also outdoor seating but again who can stand that in this weather. However NONE OF THAT MATTERED because the food was so absolutely amazing. First off we had the nachos with pork, now competition around here for best nachos is fierce but these definitely rank up their. They had a nice crunch with a bunch of toppings and excellent (read judicious) use of cilantro. I have no idea how good the beef was but it couldn't have possibly been as tasty as the pork, which was both well cooked and seasoned. I got the ribeye, now this is the one caveat of the evening as they drench it in a teriyaki like sauce which totally obscures the taste of the meat. Be forewarned anyone who may want a ribeye as they do not mention this sauce in the menu, only that it is marinated. Well the first time the steak comes it's rare and I requested medium rare, and the 2nd time it comes back well cooked but to my dismay the teriyaki sauce had carmelized on the steak making even sweeter and more unpalatable. But thank god for their manager, such a nice lady she saw the trouble I was having and asked how the steak was. When I admitted to her I was less than a fan she asked if I'd rather just have the prime rib. When the prime rib came out it was excellent, succulent and juicy with an entire cup of broth on the side it totally made up for the earlier steak nonsense. Not to mention when it came to the bill she was nice enough to comp both items. Everyone else loved their food, the pig pizza is as usual great and the ahi tuna salad had some nice fish as well. The best (besides my prime rib) was the Baja fish tacos which were just unbelievably moist and delectable bits of fish with just the right balance of crispness from the cooking crust. When mixed with all the toppings (it's make your own style) you can get some really yummy and interesting flavor profiles. Finally I had been here once before and gotten the burger which was surprise, super delicious. So basically with the exception of the steak everything here is simply incredible and since they are a scratch kitchen I can feel comfortable knowing that it's not some reheated from frozen mass produced garbage like some other places from around here. And she said they are thinking about removing the teriyaki sauce from the steak altogether so once they do that this will be the best place in town. (I hope they go with a herbed compote butter on top with different styles) So in summation this place is currently one of the best in Odessa, and most of the items are pretty reasonably priced for the quality food your getting (I mean the burger is only a couple dollars more than Texas burger which although good, isn't even in the same stratosphere of flavor). So give it a shot if you haven't, although I advise take outs less you call ahead first of get a reservation. Btw the French dip isn't the best, at least compared to the burger. Bring back the good fish taco sauce!!! That shitty barbecue sauce sucks read more

I was referred to this cafe by a friend and was quite impressed with the quality, presentation of the food and service. It's a busy and quiet place. A friendly atmosphere. A pleasant change and a cozy place to get away with your significant other. My husband usually finishes his food before me but tonight I couldn't help myself. The food was outstanding! Hats off chef! .... and Noah you make a great hot tea. Thank you. read more

Our server was amazing and the pitcher of mimosa was totally worth the price for brunch. Crab cake salad was delicious - crab cake was not soggy and was perfect texture. Salad had a tad bit too much dressing for me so I would order dressing on the side next time. read more

Red Oak Kitchen - New American Near Me - Odessa, Texas

One of my top favorites in Odessa! I have tried almost everything and it's all good! My favorite lunch order is the Ahi Tuna salad. Love their drinks and great service! I go at least once a week read more

Once we got the directions figured out, the place smells fantastic. Food is great. Had the New Mexico burger as main meal. Bun was nice and soft and meat cooked to order. Medium is usually never medium but it was here. The trio dip and spinach dip were perfect apps. read more

Through all my travels, Red Oak is one of my favorite diners. The menu is simple, yet creative and solid. I would recommend the trio dip and cornbread for appetizers. The fish is always fresh, and the Ahi Tuna salad is one of the best I've ever had. The fish tacos are always on point regardless of the fish selection. They rarely have sea bass, but when they do it's a can't miss meal. The draft beer is unique. Dallas Blonde is always available which is always a plus. The staff is well mannered, well dressed, and on top of things. I've dined here dozens of times and can't remember one bad experience. I would recommend to any and all. read more

This was my first experience here and I'll just say, I am not convinced it deserves another visit, let me explain. I arrived around 11:20 and was greeted by friendly host staff who said it'll be about 25 minutes, and they were right. I was seated upstairs in a small table. I loved the way they decorated and the low lighting made it feel warm and cozy. The waitress was great, no issues there. I ordered the prime rib hash which is supposed to have prime rib, potatoes eggs and cheese. It was soupy, as if the added the au jus to the bottom of the dish, it was off putting to say the least. The prime rib pieces were smaller than the dog kibble I buy for my pets, and very few in between, I do not recommend this dish. I also ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes... those pancakes is what deserves the 3 stars, they were excellent. While I have no intention on returning here, I would recommend this place to pancake lovers, you gotta try those lemon ricotta pancakes. read more

This place is not the place you want to be if your trying to get food pretty quick, we were here for 1hr 30 mins+ just to get food our food. Its understandable tho because they are short staffed but this is rediculous of how long it took just to get drinks read more

Reserved for a party of 10. We ate in the patio area. The heater really works. We had to turn it off it worked so well. We experienced great service and a wide variety of options for dinner. We started off with the trio dip and spinach artichoke dip. Both were yummy. The table had everything from salad, pizza, a burger, steak, cauliflower and fork tender beef short rib. No complaints and nothing but clean plates. We didn't order any dessert as we were all so full. read more

Red Oak Kitchen will always be a fond memory for me because it was the very first restaurant I went to in Odessa. I had the Ahi Tuna Salad and it was so delicious with amazing flavors! The mango and mint make this salad stand out. I recently tried to replicate this salad for a gathering of friends and they loved it. For people who want to eat healthy, it's a great choice with the right portion size. It's definitely my favorite on the menu! read more

Red Oak Kitchen - Ahi Tuna Salad - New American Near Me - Odessa, Texas

One of my favorite places in Odessa/Midland. The trio dip, deviled eggs, salmon, and crab cakes are some of my favs.

Found this place during a cross country trip from the west to the east coast. Convenient, nice place...oour GPS had a little problem finding it. Ate outside with our dog on a nice Tuesday evening. Service was reasonably good although a bit slow. But the wait was worth it. Ordered the Fried Cauliflower, Mexican Burger and Pig Pizza. The Cauliflower was excellent, not overcooked and delicious. The Mexican Burger was done to my wife's liking and rated it good. I thought the pizza was very good and more then enough for 2 people. Prices seemed reasonable, but coming from California almost anything seems reasonable! read more

First time to visit and it will not be the last. We loved every minute of our experience and keep in mind this is with social distancing.

3 of 5 orders was made wrong and appetizer came after food. Horrible service will not return!

Been eating here for a couple of years and food has always been delicious. Went today with customer telling him how good it was, he had never been, and that he was in for a treat. Well how wrong was I. First had to wait, normal, seated upstairs which is fine, waited 10 minutes for someone to show up and take our drink order. We gave drink order and food order at same time. Appetizers came out quick along with drinks. I noticed on menu that things had changed somewhat. No burger with egg on it, rotisserie chicken doesn't have potatoes anymore and some kind of new sauce. Wife went with rotisserie chicken with my recommendation, I had enchiladas and customer had Baja fish tacos. Wife took 2 bites of chicken and couldn't eat anymore, I took a bite and chicken was ok but sauce had strange flavor, not the old delicious flavor it used to have. Wasted $19. I had enchiladas for first time, just ok. My customer had Baja fish that I recommended and he ate most of it but on the way out he said he would not be back. Sad to see they changed their ingredients for the food and sides but I guess this is life. Won't be going back or recommending again. read more

Great food, drinks and music. Love the heated outdoor patio area. Perfect for the introverted spirit. It is a little hard to find. The area is under construction at the moment but I'd definitely return to try other items on the menu. read more

We eat here a couple of times per month. Tonight we got lucky! Bee was the BEST SERVER EVER! So attentive and friendly! Great experience! Made our evening so special!5 stars! read more

I actually love the food at red oak BUT don't go if you are having a girls day/night because they'll cut you off after two glasses of wine (weird since they sell them by the bottle). After a nice brunch and having two glasses of wine over a period of four hours, we were told our new server would be with us shortly. We waited for an hour and then decided to go inside. That's when we were informed we had been cut off. Luckily, I have a few friends that work there and I was told that the manager is notorious for cutting women off after just a couple glasses... but let's men drink as much as their hearts desire. (Weird right?) Idk, I can't say that I've had a bad experience prior to this but I can say that it matters who represents and manages your restaurant. When you have someone cutting off a couple of women after two drinks yet will be happy to serve alcohol to men (on the house) when they are past the point of being belligerent, you may have some bad reviews. Anyways, great food, good drinks, maybe change your management since it's 2021. read more

First time here and it was amazing! The customer service and food here is great! We had Chicken Enchiladas, Prime Rib Quesadilla, and Rotisserie Chicken and it was great! read more

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ABSOLUTELY 5 's!!! THE BEST PIZZA I have ever had! Service in impecable and menu is to die for! read more

Brandon took such great care of us and made my 30th birthday one to remember! He was very thorough, friendly, outgoing, and kind! Ask for him when you get to Red Oak Kitchen! read more

We came to Red Oak to celebrate a birthday with a large group. Brandon provided exceptional service and went above and beyond to make it a great night. read more

Ate here by myself and sat at bar. Sister restaurant to the Cork and Pig Tavern and food style is very similar. Much less crowded. Had the crispy shrimp as a meal. Very good. Nice seating area outside. Definitely will be back. read more

The food here is always so good and consistent. The beef nachos are AMAZING. I've had the prime rib quesadillas--those were good, very cheesy. The fish tacos were good, but the tortillas were small. The burger and chicken sandwich are delicious too. Cocktails here are also very good, but the menu is limited. The patio here is also nice to sit on a beautiful day! Great place, great food, great service! read more

This is a place I would really like if the food were just better. Atmosphere was great. Much needed in Odessa. Service was very good as well. I ordered the pork chop and mashed potatoes. Pork chop was under seasoned. Potatoes were tasty but a little cold. I ordered an old fashioned as well which was way sweet for my taste. Overall I would probably come back because Odessa needs a place like this. Execution just was a little lacking. read more

The environment is unique, trendy, and modern. They have sitting upstairs and they have a patio. I was greeted many times by the staff and they were very attentive and overall the service is a 10. The food was delicious and nice hot spot for Odessa. New businesses are coming through and this restaurant is the best!! The prime rib was very good and they accommodated my 8 year old with letting him order from the adult menu, and he loved the Salmon and Mac and Cheese. The deviled egg appetizers are huge. This is a great place to eat with friends & family and to bring work clients for business brunch, lunch or dinner!! It is a little pricey but the food is 100% worth it especially in this area. read more

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Great selection of food and my favorite beer on draft! Definitely try the Hard Rock Shrimp- you won't be disappointed!