The Co-Op Public House

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   Patti VIP

   Amarillo22 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was slow, particularly for our table compared to those around us. There was no wine list due to a transition, and only two white wines by the glass were offered. When we ordered one of them, it wasn’t available, nor was the entree we chose. Unfortunately, this was similar to our last time here. Items were delivered haphazardly, a cocktail and a glass of wine, then another glass of wine, and finally a very late cocktail. The soup flights we ordered didn’t arrive before entrees, so we canceled them. Items promised, such as silverware and an extra plate, required reminders. I really want this restaurant to make it. It’s local and has a fun vibe. I hope they can pull it all together. We’ll keep trying because we like it here.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Amarillo27 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 27, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Waitstaff could use more training. They are often on their phones (which is unhygienic when you are touching food) what happened instead of checking on customers Would love for Taco Tuesday to be brought back.
   

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   Betty

   Amarillo7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Our party of 6 had a reservation for Saturday evening at 7:00, a very busy time for restaurants. We were seated immediately and our server took our drink orders. We ordered our food. Two of our group wanted chicken piccata but they were out. We ordered the salmon, parmesan chicken, parmesan cod, fettuccine Alfredo and beef tenderloin. Two members of our party ordered salads, a Cesar and a chopped salad. We ordered two bread baskets. So far, everything has been nice except for the chicken piccata. Our server took orders for more drinks. We chatted and ate bread, and 30 minutes went by with no salads. Then 40 minutes. 45 minutes and the two salads were brought out. We finally received our meals over an hour after ordering. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the Brussels were delicious. The fettuccine was good, but not very warm. The parmesan chicken and parmesan cod were also very good. The beef tenderloin was overcooked. Overall, the food was good, but the kitchen was very slow. I will give them one more chance.
   

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   Ann VIP

   Key West9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Their bread, their greens and their spinach dip is amazing! I have had their French onion soup and their prime rib sound and didn't care for either. The French onion was too thick and the prime rib was really fatty. I really want this place to do well. My friends salmon was great. It has a fun, eclectic atmosphere. Their wait staff needs a little more experience. My friend ordered a cabernet and they brought her a rose, then a white and finally a cabernet. The waitress was very nice, just a little inexperienced. Their chicken and kale salad with peanut Thai dressing is wonderful. I think they just need to iron out a few things and they will do well. Their sourdough bread is also to die for! We will keep coming back.
   

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   Toni

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   The service was terrible. It took over an hour to get our food and the server had her sweatshirt sleeve pulled halfway over her hands. Water only refilled once. The food was marginal and the eegs and waffle were cold.
   

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   John VIP

   Amarillo4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Went on Valentine weekend, our second time to go on special occasion. They have a price fix menu on special occasions and it is like they choose their three worst menu items to serve. We like this place when we can choose from their menu. We won’t go back when it is price fix. Risotto was tasteless. Bread was cold. Desert had such hard crust that you couldn’t cut the crust. I don’t know why they don’t serve homemade pastas with fresh herbs—what they are known for. Instead they are losing customers with price fix.
   

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   Jace

   Amarillo1 review

   2.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   The Valentines Day menu was a limited menu with 3 dinner options and 2 dessert options. The Steak was cold, the potatoes were overdone and dry, the chicken was dry. When the check comes out for over 120 dollars, you would expect the food to be good, it was not. Also, wish we knew they were doing a limited menu, we chose co-op for their large menu and many appetizers to choose from.
   

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   Soren

   Amarillo1 review

   1.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Save your time and money, there are better options in Lubbock for both casual cocktails and fine dining. The quality of the food does not justify the price, the level of service does not match the value proposition, and the cocktails are dive bar quality at best. Went for Valentine's Day dinner and left incredibly disappointed. Website and reservation indicate <~$30 menu, with a few exceptions. Social media, reservation page, and confirmation email gave no indication of a menu change for the holiday. The normal menu was completely scrapped for a choice of 3 entrees and 3 cocktails, chicken, salmon, or steak ranging from $40-$60, no appetizers, no full bar menu. Menu items were taken from the normal dinner menu with a 60-70% upcharge for the "Valentine's" menu ($28->$40/45, $38->$60!) for the same exact food. Was sat immediately despite being early for our reservation but the good service ended there. Had our drink orders taken and given a plastic diner basket of cold rolls. Drinks were very underwhelming, especially for a "signature cocktail" bar. After 15 minutes with our drinks the waitress took our food orders. Our salads came with plastic disposable dressing cups in the bowls, not a big deal but definitely annoying for a $45+ dinner. Food came quickly, which was expected for only having 3 menu items available. The steak was cooked perfectly, but was largely flavorless, the fingerling potatoes were simultaneously overcooked and leathery and starchy, the asparagus was whelming. The salmon was very good but was not served with risotto, it instead came on a bed of cold, sticky white rice. We were checked on once after our food came to ask if we were ready for the check. We had to clear our own dishes as food came. Super disappointing for $150 date night.
   

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   Christian

   Amarillo1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   This place has a rustic vibe to it. Although it was very weird and uncomfortable there. Food was very overpriced and was honestly bellow mid. I dont feel that it is for the younger college folk and is for older people as there were a lot there that day. I wish we did not go here for valentines day and went to the Brazilian Steak house instead.
   

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    Hudson

    Dallas1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    They went for quantity over quality- we sat down and within 15 min we had gotten our drinks, bread, salad, and food. I swear when we ordered it didn’t take but 3 min and the food was warm bc they were premade and they didn’t clarify that there was gonna be a Valentine’s Day menu. Overall I was very disappointed
    

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