The best restaurants in Amarillo

44 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Whether it's date night or just Tuesday energy, Fire Slice Pizzeria nails brick-oven pies with from-scratch dough, house-made sausage and…

Summit Shopping Center, 7306 SW 34th Ave space 10 rear

Whether it's date night or just Tuesday energy, Fire Slice Pizzeria nails brick-oven pies with from-scratch dough, house-made sausage and meatballs, and locally sourced ingredients that taste like Amarillo, then pairs it with a sommelier-curated wine list.

From the Amarillo newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Locally owned for 32 years, Kabuki Romanza keeps Amarillo rolling with a big sushi menu and a full bar to match. From the Romanza Roll to…

8130 I-40 Frontage Rd

Locally owned for 32 years, Kabuki Romanza keeps Amarillo rolling with a big sushi menu and a full bar to match. From the Romanza Roll to Japanese Lasagna and even Sushi Pizza, it’s an easy weeknight upgrade worth penciling in this week.

From the Amarillo newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Drunken Oyster

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Drunken Oyster keeps Amarillo interesting with oysters, a legit raw bar, and an absinthe bar doing the traditional drip. Check their events…

7606 SW 45th Ave #100

Drunken Oyster keeps Amarillo interesting with oysters, a legit raw bar, and an absinthe bar doing the traditional drip. Check their events for live tunes, then settle in to slurp, sip, and feel smug about your excellent decision-making.

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Steakhouse featuring classic Italian dishes and prime cuts, along with wine and cocktails.

600 S Polk St

Steakhouse featuring classic Italian dishes and prime cuts, along with wine and cocktails.

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Cicis Pizza

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Italian chain offering an array of specialty pizzas, plus classic pastas & salads.

6605 I-40 Ste 1

Italian chain offering an array of specialty pizzas, plus classic pastas & salads.

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Casual eatery dishing up comfort eats such as brisket, pulled pork, and ribs.

2509 E Amarillo Blvd

Casual eatery dishing up comfort eats such as brisket, pulled pork, and ribs.

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OVR-EZE

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Menu focusing on breakfast options such as pancakes and biscuits and gravy, plus a full bar.

5700 S Georgia St

Menu focusing on breakfast options such as pancakes and biscuits and gravy, plus a full bar.

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Kid-friendly chain outpost presenting thin-crust pizza & pasta dishes in a comfy, BYOB setup.

3562 S Soncy Rd

Kid-friendly chain outpost presenting thin-crust pizza & pasta dishes in a comfy, BYOB setup.

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Blue Sky

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Pit stop supplying custom burgers, jalapeño rings & milkshakes in casual, roomy digs with a patio.

4201 I-40

Pit stop supplying custom burgers, jalapeño rings & milkshakes in casual, roomy digs with a patio.

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Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

5416 Coulter St S

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

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Restaurant dishing up rib-eyes, burgers & plenty of beer in a kitschy, country shack.

2417 S Grand St

Restaurant dishing up rib-eyes, burgers & plenty of beer in a kitschy, country shack.

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Casual locale offering an old-world vibe, pizza & Italian mains, plus live entertainment.

3415 Bell St

Casual locale offering an old-world vibe, pizza & Italian mains, plus live entertainment.

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Casual, beer-focused fixture for Southern-inspired fare, including burgers, salads, beignets and catfish.

3506 S Soncy Rd

Casual, beer-focused fixture for Southern-inspired fare, including burgers, salads, beignets and catfish.

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Breakfast and brunch truck's menu features traditional dishes and vegan versions of classics, burgers and more.

213 SW 7th Ave

Breakfast and brunch truck's menu features traditional dishes and vegan versions of classics, burgers and more.

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Intimate bar with a wine room and tap beer serving New American fare in a contemporary atmosphere.

627 S Polk St

Intimate bar with a wine room and tap beer serving New American fare in a contemporary atmosphere.

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Tyler's Barbeque

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Down-home BBQ place in a little red house, serving dry-rub ribs smoked daily, plus brisket & sides.

3301 Olsen Blvd

Down-home BBQ place in a little red house, serving dry-rub ribs smoked daily, plus brisket & sides.

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Sushi House

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Sushi-centered joint also serving Thai dishes, including fried rice.

2630 Wolflin Ave

Sushi-centered joint also serving Thai dishes, including fried rice.

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Buns Over Texas

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Mainstay for burgers & American grub, plus lots of iced tea, in a chill space lined with road signs.

6045 SW 34th Ave

Mainstay for burgers & American grub, plus lots of iced tea, in a chill space lined with road signs.

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Macaroni Joe's

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Refined, relaxed Italian restaurant offering more than 450 wines in a faux Tuscan village setting.

1619 S Kentucky St

Refined, relaxed Italian restaurant offering more than 450 wines in a faux Tuscan village setting.

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Dyer's Bar-B-Que

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Hickory-smoked classics like brisket & ribs are served at this saloon-style BBQ spot.

1619 S Kentucky St E #526

Hickory-smoked classics like brisket & ribs are served at this saloon-style BBQ spot.

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Long-running, comfy mainstay with kitschy memorabilia, homestyle American classics & daily specials.

2410 Paramount Blvd

Long-running, comfy mainstay with kitschy memorabilia, homestyle American classics & daily specials.

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Charming Thai-Japanese restaurant offering ample portions of classic dishes & a sushi menu.

2413 S Western St

Charming Thai-Japanese restaurant offering ample portions of classic dishes & a sushi menu.

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Cellar 55

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Inventive cuisine is served at this restaurant offering wine, beer, and cocktails, plus late-night hours.

2800 Civic Cir

Inventive cuisine is served at this restaurant offering wine, beer, and cocktails, plus late-night hours.

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575 Pizzeria

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Cozy parlor offering Neapolitan custom or specialty pies from a brick oven, plus a long beer list.

2803 Civic Cir

Cozy parlor offering Neapolitan custom or specialty pies from a brick oven, plus a long beer list.

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Route 66-style roadhouse offering burgers & beers plus a steady schedule of rootsy American music.

2906 SW 6th Ave

Route 66-style roadhouse offering burgers & beers plus a steady schedule of rootsy American music.

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Fast-food chain offering fried chicken, chicken tenders, sandwiches & wings, plus Southern-influenced sides.

200 E Amarillo Blvd

Fast-food chain offering fried chicken, chicken tenders, sandwiches & wings, plus Southern-influenced sides.

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Bubba's 33

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Burgers, pizza & beer served alongside many large-screen TVs showing sports & music videos.

2813 I-40

Burgers, pizza & beer served alongside many large-screen TVs showing sports & music videos.

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Fast-food chain offering fried chicken, chicken tenders, sandwiches & wings, plus Southern-influenced sides.

2002 S Georgia St

Fast-food chain offering fried chicken, chicken tenders, sandwiches & wings, plus Southern-influenced sides.

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Down-to-earth joint serving barbecued meats such as brisket and ribs as well as burgers.

10816 SE 3rd Ave

Down-to-earth joint serving barbecued meats such as brisket and ribs as well as burgers.

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Upscale American bistro offering a cafeteria-style lunch, table-service dinner & cocktails at night.

619 S Tyler St

Upscale American bistro offering a cafeteria-style lunch, table-service dinner & cocktails at night.

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Informal eatery serving American breakfast & lunch such as pancakes, omelets & burgers.

2800 Virginia Cir A

Informal eatery serving American breakfast & lunch such as pancakes, omelets & burgers.

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Nomad Napoletana

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Casual restaurant serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas with a variety of toppings, plus beer and wine.

614 S Polk St

Casual restaurant serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas with a variety of toppings, plus beer and wine.

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Modern Japanese eatery with a cool vibe situated in a historic landmark building.

817 S Polk St

Modern Japanese eatery with a cool vibe situated in a historic landmark building.

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Italian plates such as veal Parmesan and meat lasagna are served at this comfy eatery with a bar and a patio.

900 S Tyler St

Italian plates such as veal Parmesan and meat lasagna are served at this comfy eatery with a bar and a patio.

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Comfortable restaurant for burgers and chicken steaks as well as pies and other desserts.

400 SW 14th Ave

Comfortable restaurant for burgers and chicken steaks as well as pies and other desserts.

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The Corner Grill

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Family-friendly eatery focused on burgers and salads, plus chicken options.

14588 FM 2590

Family-friendly eatery focused on burgers and salads, plus chicken options.

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Informal Texas-themed chain offers a meaty menu & full bar amid cattle kitsch decor.

8300 I-40 W

Informal Texas-themed chain offers a meaty menu & full bar amid cattle kitsch decor.

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Unfussy establishment offering BBQ meat platters & homestyle Southern entrees & soul food sides.

1300 N Hughes St

Unfussy establishment offering BBQ meat platters & homestyle Southern entrees & soul food sides.

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Stylish, fine dining stop serving chops, seafood & hearty sides alongside cocktails, wine & beer.

9181 Town Square Blvd Ste 1201

Stylish, fine dining stop serving chops, seafood & hearty sides alongside cocktails, wine & beer.

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Brisket, ribs & sides served up cafeteria-style in a no-frills setting with indoor picnic tables.

3751 I-40

Brisket, ribs & sides served up cafeteria-style in a no-frills setting with indoor picnic tables.

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Cask & Cork

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Upmarket eatery featuring steaks and burgers along with an upstairs bar and an outdoor patio.

5461 McKenna Square Unit 101

Upmarket eatery featuring steaks and burgers along with an upstairs bar and an outdoor patio.

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Casual sushi restaurant offering Thai entrees such as pad thai and fried rice, plus beer, sake, and wine.

1160 Time Sq

Casual sushi restaurant offering Thai entrees such as pad thai and fried rice, plus beer, sake, and wine.

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Kitschy, saloon-style steakhouse known for its 72-oz steak-eating challenge, plus a gift shop.

7701 I-40

Kitschy, saloon-style steakhouse known for its 72-oz steak-eating challenge, plus a gift shop.

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Fazoli's

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Fast-food chain doling out baked pastas, subs, pizza & other casual Italian fare plus custom combos.

2512 Soncy Rd

Fast-food chain doling out baked pastas, subs, pizza & other casual Italian fare plus custom combos.

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