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So, I have been very successful lately, sticking to a low-carb diet, with the purpose of dropping a few pounds. Unfortunately for me, my sweet tooth hit hard last night, and I was forced to enjoy some ice cream and hot fudge on a nice big banana split. That craving was brought on by Malcolm's, which was located directly outside my hotel window in Amarillo.
This thing was absolutely delightful, with a vanilla scoop covered with pineapple topping, a strawberry scoop with strawberries, and a chocolate scoop with hot fudge on it. Whipped cream and almonds covered this jem.
I ate the entire thing, and did not care one bit how many carbs were in it! Ha!
For those of you that are not calorically challenged, jump right on in here and get your fill! Leave a Comment Theme: DinerPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: 2100 Paramount BlvdPhone: (806) 355-3892
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I am sure anyone who has actively researched Amarillo knows all about the Big Texan, famous for its "free" 72 oz. steak*. *If you can finish it, and boy is it big.
We went in with the thought of me looking to win the challenge, and I was mentally prepared. As we looked at the steaks, they looked absolutely delicious, and Sarah convinced me away from finishing, mainly because we were concerned that it would not bode well for 6 hours of driving the next day.
I ended up skipping the challenge and enjoying a 20 oz. "Dallas" cut ribeye, which was very flavorful. I order my steaks black and blue or Pittsburgh style, which warranted a couple questions from management. I guess they are not used to people eating steak that is not medium rare or hotter, as this tends to be a tourist spot. The steak was delicious and was topped with a little jalapeno steak au jus. I also had a side salad with it which was definitely Texas sized.
Overall, I definitely enjoyed this place, not only from the kitsch of Texas steakhouses, but also from the quality of the beef. I would definitely recommend it. Leave a Comment
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If you want a good Texas style steak then Logan's is the place to go. They even have a barrel full of peanuts for you to snack on while you wait! The music can be too loud at times but there usually is such a crowd of people you can't even hear the music.
You can get a 6 oz. Sirloin with 2 side dishes for only $8.99 so its a pretty good deal. I've eaten there a couple dozen times and I have yet to have a fatty Sirloin and they do a great job about preparing it just like you ordered it. Theme: SteakhousePrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Near I-40 & SoncyDirections: Next to Johnny Carino's and Joe's Crab Shack
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This place is awesome! It's located right on Historic route 66 and looks like it was built in the wild west days. The place is owed by one of the Food Network Stars! The inside looks like one of the old west movie sets, with the swinging saloon doors and servers dressed in dance hall girl costumes. I'm not kidding the steak there was unreal best I ever had in my life. My husband had the ribeye and I had the Campfire. oh and def try the green chili wontons! You have to try this place, plus what was cool was that we were traveling Route 66 from one end to the other and its smack dab in the middle . Only place to get a beer and drink right in the middle of route 66. Good luck to them the place deserved to make it.
I also saw a real cowboys!!!!!
Try the steaks! Theme: SteakhousePrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Route 66 Vega TexasPhone: 806-267-2904
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There are a lot of steakhouses in Amarillo, so this certainly isn't the last word in what can be found. We chose this because it was recommended by the hotel desk. As it turns out, Texas Roadhouse is part of a chain, but it's a good operation that combines a bar and restaurant. Just inside the door is a refrigerator which shows the raw steaks available. Customers can choose their own steak if they like. Aprons, baseball caps, and other souvenirs from the restaurant are also sold. The hostess led us over a hardwood floor littered with sawdust and peanut shells; peanuts are served in a bucket along with the drinks. I ordered a 22oz draft Zeinzenbach dark beer, a good medium dark beer for mixing with beef. The menu has a wide selection of beef cuts, chicken, pork, and even catfish. Rare, medium rare, medium, well done, etc. are all explained in detail within the menu, so there's little cause for confusion about how the customer wants their meat cooked. In a place like this, I recommend eating beef rare. The quality of the meat was excellent, so there's little reason to believe one will get sick from bad meat here. The servers are pretty young though, so don't expect them to be terribly knowledgeable about the types of meat offered. The bread is baked at the restaurant, and is a reasonable warm French bread. Reservations are recommended to reduce the wait time, but we wouldn't have had to wait anyway on a Wednesday night.
Actually, I made a mistake and ordered the 16oz Prime Rib when the Dallas Filet would have been the better choice. The Prime Rib was good though, and I couldn't complain about how it was cooked. I like good beef cooked rare, but my wife is more sane and prefers her steaks medium. I believe though that what this restaurant refers to as Dallas Filet, is actually called Filet Mignon most places. My wife had the Ft. Worth Ribeye steak which was also prepared well. We both chose the green salad and mashed potatoes for the side dishes. The price was right for all this food. Leave a Comment
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I was taken here while interviewing for my present job. Who knew an old drive-thru bank could be dressed into such a classy place?!
BL Bistro is tucked rather modestly inside an area of Amarillo known as Wolflin Village, which is a cluster of shopping centers, hotels, homes and apartment complexes off Interstate 40 and Georgia Street in the middle of town. (People tell me it recently moved to this location.)
Wolflin Village is quite hectic during the middle of the day, and BL Bistro is quite an elegant, quiet gem in the middle of it all. The interior has a great feel to it -- dim lighting and cozy tables, with meals cooked by an excellent chef. They do serve barbecue, but why come to a place like this for that when you can have wine, tapas, and seafood cooked in an array of international dishes?
Some of those dishes are on the pricey side, but could be a LOT more expensive given their quality and the bistro's atmosphere. It is recommended that you call ahead for reservations, mid-afternoons are less busy.
I don't remember the name of it, but it was a shrimp dish, similar to an etouffee. Leave a Comment Theme: Eclectic/InternationalPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 2916 Wolflin AvenuePhone: (806) 355-7838
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This is a small, unassuming, non-impressive little building nestled next to the aircraft maintenance barns and runways at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport.
But don't be fooled! If you go when its crowded you may have to wait for a seat, but it's worth it! The interior walls are lined with patches donated by pilots of places they've been and ranks they've attained. The pillars inside have currencies from all over the world stapled to them. It's a diner-like, café setting in full view of the private and commercial airplanes taking off and landing at AMA.
If you're lucky, nearby Bell Helicopters may be testing out their V-22 Osprey, a plane that can turn its propellers upward and take off and land like a helicopter.
The grilled chicken and avocado sandwich, with potato salad. Pecan pie is also excellent. Leave a Comment Theme: AmericanPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 10610 American Drive, AmarilloDirections: Take the Airport Blvd. exit from I-40. Head north and turn left at the English Field House sign. Follow the road (American Drive) through a bend. The restaurant is at the end, next to the TAC Air building.
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Smothered porkchops. Candied yams. Fried chicken. Baked ribs. Cheese meatloaf. Green beans. Corn. Mashed potatoes. Homemade pecan pie, buttermilk pie, chocolate pecan cake.
There's really no need to say more, except that for US$8 per person, you get all you can eat with free drink refills, and attentive service. Ms. Vickie and her staff are excellent hostesses, and they cook the day's meal every morning.
At night, the restaurant converts into a night club, with some blues nights.
The cheese meatloaf and all the desserts! Leave a Comment Theme: BuffetPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: corner of W. 6th Avenue and S. Adams StreetDirections: From Interstate 40, take the Washington Street exit and turn north (left if heading east, right if heading west). Follow Washington, which becomes Adams Street after several blocks. Ms. Vickie's is a white building at the W 6th Street intersection.
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You will see signs for it as you approach on I-40. The food is very good, especially the steak and the very large portion of strawberry shortcake.
Of course, the big claim to fame is the 72 ounce steak that is free if you can eat the whole meal in an hour or less. Here is how it works: you pay the 50$ (as of last visit) in advance and they sit you at a table right in front of the grill. This table is elevated so that everyone can see you. Above you is a very large steer skull with glowing red eyes. You tell them how you want it cooked, and they bring it out. When you take the first bite, a timer is started. Not only do you have to eat this huge piece of steak, you also have to eat the salad, baked potato, shrimp cocktail, and the roll that comes along with it. No one can help you with your task, they cannot even cut the meat for you. Of course, they can cheer you on. Believe it or not, people of all sizes and walks of life have actually succeeded in finishing this feast and getting it for free. I am content to just eat the 16 ounce size and try the shortcake for dessert. Needless to say, this place has an interesting atmosphere and it is fun to watch someone try to eat the big one.
There is also a motel where you can stay here as well as a large gift shop which has some Route 66 memorabia (among other things) for those who are interested.
Prime Rib, need I say more? Leave a Comment Theme: SteakhousePrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Just east of town off of I-40
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"Restaurants don't more American that this"
"Why are we going to McDonalds?"
"No, next stop is the Big Texan Steakhouse"
"Sounds ghastly"
"Yes it will be all leathers, bloody awful country music, 10 gallon hats, ridiculous accents. Being Texas they probably have live criminal execution as well"
"So why are we going ?"
"Because it is the done thing. And they serve a 72oz steack. If you eat it all you get it for free. I could of course manage it, but thinking we will be in the car all day tomorrow, I might well quiche"
"I think that would be A GOOD IDEA"
"Yes dear"
"Your not going to get on the hall of fame, then?"
"I have no need in life to prove what a pig I can be and join some nearly 5,000 other sad souls"
"You'r just chicken"
"Hey, where's the beef ?"
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Taken from the bigtexan website, these are rules of the 72oz steak challenge :
"Rule # 1 is to have fun. We really want you to win! The $50 dinner consist of a baked potato, salad, shrimp cocktail, roll, and a 72-ounce top sirloin steak. You must sit at the designated table in our dining room. You may not leave the table for any reason once the contest starts. No one may assist you in any way (such as cutting up your meal). You must complete the dinner in 1 hour (if you can't do the meal in an hour, you ain't going get it done in 2 hours anyway). You may not share your meal even if you don't complete the dinner (like take it back to your table to be shared by any folks you may have invited to cheer you on). If you get sick (its been know to happen) the contest is over, period. You can order the steak cooked anyway you want. We will allow you a sample bite (small) prior to the start of the timer to make sure it is cooked to your satisfaction and the taste meets with your approval. Then we start the timer for one hour. You do not have to eat the fat or gristle (if you can find any), but we must judge this. Again, we want you to win but we do know our meats and will judge accordingly. " Leave a Comment Theme: AmericanPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: AmarilloDirections: Used to by on Route 66, but now near the exit to I-44Website: www.bigtexan.com
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