Opal's Table

Great place in downtown Midland. Food was really good. Between our group, we tried quite a few different dishes. Truffle Fries and Crispy Brussels were a hit for appetizers. I personally had the Trout which were good. They're allegedly famous for their Chicken Fried Steak. Got to have a bite of it and it was probably the best I've ever had. Service started out great but suffered as the dinner progressed and the restaurant filled up. Specialty cocktails were good but overpriced. We ate downstairs in the basement which was neat. However, it's extremely loud and we were practically yelling at each other to hear one another. Really need to invest in some sound dampers. Spent about $300 for a table of 4. Probably will be back.

We had a reservation downstairs which had an amazing vibe to it. The music was calm and the service was 5/5 everything was brought in a timely manner. Salads were before the entire thank gosh because no one ever gets that correct. We had a couple cocktails from bonded on the rock, which sour, and a very refreshing drink named cucumber gimlet. 5/5 on the gimlet wow ⭐ Next is the entrees my husband had the ribeye med rare which looked and tasted phenomenal hats off to the chef.🥩⭐ Myself and our two friends had the chicken fried chicken which was horrible. It was extremely chewy and the breading was so thick. I expected more in as very disappointed. Restrooms are very clean. 5/5 My husband paid $200 which seems too much when my chichen was $38. His steak was $58 I believe. The steak was worth it not the chick. My friend and her husband paid the same and they both had chicken so I was a bit confused. But at the end of the day it was a beautiful establishment and the service was great. Just the food that made it give it 2 stars. Especially at those prices the chicken should have been amazing.

I have to say, my experience was so much better than expected! I’ve eaten at this restaurant several times since they opened years ago, and it’s always been ok to good. The menu has had its ups and downs but everything was phenomenal today. The service was great and the menu had so many appealing options. My family ordered the sweet potatoes for an appetizer and they were a hit. For the meal, I had shrimp tacos and they were so good. My entire family raved about their meals! Restaurants seem to slowly decline in the Permian Basin, but that’s not the case with Opal’s Table. Wow, good job, guys! I will be returning soon!

Lovely restaurant in Midland I found while traveling for work. It was a short walk from the hotel I was staying in one block over. I loved the decor and colors of the place. Service was fantastic, as was the food. My steak was cooked so perfectly. Will definitely be back!

Surpassed all of my expectations!!!! ONE THING FIRST- I could eat their wedge salad every day. Best I’ve ever had. Great food. We took a large group and had like everything on the menu. Everyone said it was incredible! This is a top five west Texas restaurant!!! Steaks and Tuna.. OH MY

Such a lovely place with amazing food! Everything was fresh and delicious, and the staff was so friendly. Highly recommend!”

Made a reservation online, got seated right away. Ordered pork belly for an appetizer and chicken fried steak for entree. Was absolutely delicious and flavorful. My husband ordered the prime rib, which was cooked perfectly and tender. Will for sure go back! Waitress was polite and gave very good service.

Very nice place to go for a special occasion or if your company is picking up the tab. The atmosphere was great and we had the upstairs area pretty much to ourselves. Brussel sprouts were awesome and had sweet flavor to them that was very unique. The chicken plate with the sundried tomato sauce was the table favorite. Salads had an excellent dressing pairing to the pickled okra. The steaks were pretty terrible so I would avoid them. Medium rare steak looked close to being charcoal. Lol. The Lobster tail was overcooked and kinda sickly looking.

Made a res A revisit was due Prompt, 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

First time eating here and was delicious! I had the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and green beans. Flavor was good and the mashed potatoes were creamy. For appetizers we had the pimento cheese with table crackers! Great choice with a pinch of spicy kick. Atmosphere has a tint 1960's with antique pictures gives it a slight "back in time feeling". The price is somewhat high, but given the food, taste, and top notch service, it is well worth the money. Oh don't forget to order a bowl of cheesy macaroni with your meal. You won't reget it! Diffently coming back.

The best restaurant in Midland. I have dined there several times when I'm in town - it's the most civilized, sophisticated place in the city. I feel seen. Wine list has actually been thoughtfully curated, food is on a level that is par with many top cities and it feels like a diamond in the rough. They GET it there!

What time does this place close, 9pm or 9:30? If it says open until 9:30, you should be able to order food until 9:30, right? There have been several times I've been turned away from ordering food. I'm so confused.

Food and service were incredible!!! We went during the Christmas season and were fortunate enough to try a few of their specialty drinks! I had the Clause Cooler and it was delicious!! Very refreshing! Our group also tried several appetizers and they did not disappoint!! The Brussels sprouts were to die for! I had the chicken fried steak and it was perfection!! The atmosphere was super cute as well! Li ed the bar down stair! Very swanky!!

Opals is the most consistent restaurant in Midland, always great. Service is way better in Opals than in the basement. Food is spot on! Restaurant ambience is great. It can be a great place for business meal or a date

My experience was not horrible, however, so many little things continue to annoy me that it built up to an unpleasant experience. First, there is no parking. The location is downtown and I had to walk to blocks to get to the restaurant. Second, the staff was very confused. They were unable to provide me with the food I actually ordered and had to be reminded to bring some of the items our table had requested. Third, the salad was just terrible overdressed and limp lettuce. The steak was amazing (I had the fillet), the whipped potatoes with no flavor we're not very exciting. I did not bother staying for the dessert I had ordered, but several people stated that the carrot cake was dry, and the cheesecake was only average. If the bill had not been so high for this food I might've considered three stars, but this is definitely not the dining experience I would expect for this price point.

Solid 5 stars! The strawberry sour cocktail and crispy Brussels is Bom. They nailed it. This is my second visit and will come back for more. Chicken fried steak is tasty. Seafood pasta is good. TX fish is great and nicely grilled Coffee rub pork chop is tender, great service and atmosphere. To me, it's worth the price we pay for.

Worth a visit if you happen to find yourself hankering for a steak and a fancy cocktail in west TX. The only thing I didn't really enjoy were the crab cakes. Apps were good otherwise. Old fashioned's were on point and the steak quality was very good, albeit slightly overcooked. I'd give it like a 3.7 outta 5 in terms of steakhouses

Absolute garbage!! By far the worst steak our group has ever tasted in our lives. The service was even worse!! The waitress knew since we had a group of 7 that she was getting 20 percent no matter what and it showed. Check your bill thoroughly because we found many errors that needed to be removed. The rotten smell when you walk down the steps should be a sign to go somewhere else. Disgusting!!

Have a reservation or they will turn you away from an almost empty restaurant at 6pm. This place is on the high end, but the food is great. The facility is cute, but cramped. The bar is well stocked and the bartender is well versed.

Was sooooo excited to return for lunch after 7 months of not having the opportunity to meet with others. I ordered the same item I did 7 months ago, a half salad with tuna. The half salad was the Caesar Salad. I really enjoyed the amount of dressing and Parmesan, but that portion of tuna was pathetic. $22 for that plate? They should lower the price if they're cutting the portions in third. 2 stars only because our waiter was a really nice guy. Will not be coming back.

Excellent food, outstanding service, wonderful atmosphere. Definitely recommend Opal's

Always delicious. Never a bad meal. Staff is great. Wonderful drink selection. Literally everything on the menu is amazing

Dinner 2/14/24 @ 6:15 Service and ambience upstairs was good. Brussels were tasty. But how they have the audacity to serve what should be called hush puppies and call them crab cakes is shameful. Especially for a restaurant like this. And for $25. What a disappointment.

Very nice place to eat, we had a good time and my steak was good. I was shocked though i have to admit , I ordered a single shot of 30 year old scotch and I noticed it costs $333 dollars, so probably a tad over my price range

Had a reservation, but had to wait 10 minutes just for someone to come to the front. Sent my filet back twice and it still wasn't right, but my party was all finished so I kept it. It was flavorless. Mashed potatoes & green beans were also boring. Definitely not worth 50 something dollars. Brussel sprouts were amazing.

Everything was Awesome Would recommend highly. Service was Spectacular food was Good.

If you want a place with amazing food, great atmosphere and amazing service, go to Opals Table. Gina was an excellent server who was very attentive but also gave our table room to have our business discussion. She was friendly and knowledgeable. She checked foods to verify they did not contain any of the many allergens that we had. The ribeye had an excellent char and was cooked correctly to my specification. The crispy Brussels sprouts were seasoned perfectly. We had a booking misunderstanding and Julio, front of the house manager and Lori, the GM, were extremely kind and treated us great. They went above and beyond. The restaurant has a peaceful ambiance and is just beautiful.

Such a cute place in Midland. Always hard to find establishments like these in smaller towns so when you find one, I love to support them. Great service. The desserts are heavenly and freshly made. Loved the cocktails.

Always consistently delicious. Staff is really great. Best mocktails in town. Have ordered so many things and I am always so pleased.

I guess the only people leaving reviews are the dissatisfied people b/c I had an amazing experience every time I come here. This place is very popular, the food is amazing and so are the drinks! Crab cakes are delicious and rich/filling, seared tuna is amazing and I also had the Fall salad which looks simple but it's the best salad I have ever had!

Went in for my friend birthday dinner, it was ok! I got the 8oz prime filet and crab cakes for appetizer. It was good but not the best... especially for the price. The service was amazing though. I don't know if I would go back, rather spend my 75$ elsewhere.

Never got a chance to try the food! We showed up 10 minutes before our reservation and after a stare down with the staff in back, someone finally came out and said the hostess was downstairs and he would call them. After another award wait we walked out and went downstairs( at this point it's past our reservation time) only to be told we would have to go back upstairs so we had enough and left. If you didn't want to serve us put that on you page before people make a reservation! If I could give it a negative 10 I would. We ended up at Cowboy Prime for the better!!!

I was so excited to try Opals but was sorely disappointed. Paid $26 for 4 medium pieces of shrimp wrapped in bacon which was okay, but not great. Paid $22 for lobster mac and cheese that had very little lobster. The best thing that I had for dinner was my drink, a fantastic Chilton! Service was good, food was average and not at all worth the very high price. I was so disappointed. I wish I had read the reviews! I would have chosen somewhere else to celebrate my birthday!

I recently visited this restaurant with some clients. The food was very good and the atmosphere was unique for Midland, however the waiter was not great. Despite that, we had a great evening. I was looking back at my credit card statement several days later for something unrelated and noticed an additional nearly $80 was charged to my card. I called the restaurant to inquire, I thought there may have been a "gratuity included" sign that I missed, I certainly didn't want to jump to any conclusions about this being intentional. I was told the manager would call me back, he (Julio) did the following day. After sitting on a long hold he told me that he remembered this ticket (this conversation was only 3 days later) and that the waiter had forgotten to include some food items on the bill and so he (the manager) went in after I had already signed the ticket and left for the evening and added the additional food to the bill without any notification. I told him that I was never presented with an itemized receipt (the waiter was sparsely seen and we were entertaining clients so it was not the most important thing so long as I had the final transaction receipt to turn in for reimbursement to my employer) and that I would have gladly paid for the item had I known what was going on but that I also felt it highly inappropriate to add additional items to someone's ticket that had already left for the evening. He said, "I don't know what to tell you, that's just how I was trained." I then verified that he was in fact THE manager and not an assistant, the entire time he was very accusatory that I needed to pay for all of the food that we received that night. While I don't dispute that, once someone leaves an establishment you should NOT charge them for additional items without authorization after the fact. Additionally, we were there on a slow Tuesday night and had a reservation that was secured with an email as well as a phone number. There was a way to contact me and they chose not to.

Went to eat here with my nephew when he was in town. I had never been here before. Parking can be a pain so I parked at the doubletree hotel parking garage (free) and walked 2 blocks over to the restaurant. We went down to the basement and sat at the bar. Very modern swanky place. Great vibe. Ordered a cocktail and they brought me back something totally different from what I ordered. So I told them and they apologized and got me what I ordered. We had the crab cakes for appetizer. They are really good but they are the smallest crab cakes ever. They are between a quarter and half dollar size. I ordered chicken fried and he ordered salmon. My chicken friend had zero seasoning in/on it. Super bland. The green beans were burnt. Mashed potatoes were bland as hell too. He liked his food. For as much as we spent i had higher hopes. Would I come back? Yes but just for happy hour menu.

Love their farmers salad, Brussels sprouts and salmon entree. I get the same thing every time. It's always great.

Great food and service. Our steaks came out really salty; however, staff was super kind about it and made us a new steak. Our server was so kind and gave us free drinks and desserts due to the mishap.

Loved our experience here! The atmosphere is so inviting and pretty. The food is high quality and full of flavor. We tried the caprese salad, salmon and steak. Everything was wonderful! And our server Kay went above and beyond to help explain the menu. She even helped make us some custom drinks after asking what we liked. She was so friendly! Will definitely be back.

Food was excellent. Service was poor. Our party of 12 had a mandatory tip of 138.00 and the server was not attentive at all.

The food here is honestly some of the best in Midland. They have an upstairs seating area and downstairs (the basement). I prefer sitting in the basement but you can't go wrong with either Way. Guys like the cigar room too. Everyone who works there is incredibly nice, but the service itself can be a little hit or miss. However, last night it was perfect. Jaci took great care of us and everything was perfect. Also a big fan of their drinks.

Was really excited to try this place out so my husband took me for my birthday. I was excited right away by the busy atmosphere and hopeful it was a sign of great things to come. We were seated and it took a bit for the waiter to get to us but he did come with water and ask if we'd like to order drinks. We hadn't been given a menu but noticed the QR code in a stand on the table so I pulled it up quickly while my husband struggled with it. We ordered 2 drinks after an awkward moment of scrolling without any suggestions. I had ordered Brut and was a little disappointed it came in a regular wine glass not a flute (really bubbles are better that way and this is supposed to be a fancy place) oh well it was a good Brut offered by the glass so I enjoyed it without complaint. When our drinks arrived we ordered an appetizer- the burrata caprese- and waited, and waited... about 30 minutes later the server returned and apologized he had just learned they were out of burrata could he offer us another appetizer on the house. I let him know crab cakes were my second choice and he came back with them quickly. There were 6 of them slightly larger than a quarter and they were over crisped more reminiscent of an overly crispy tater tot than a crab cake. Next we ordered entrees. My husband had gotten frustrated with the QR code and gone to their website to find the menu and as he ordered the waiter pointed out that dish was no longer available that the menu on the website was outdated. He was a little disappointed so I talked him into the spicy seafood linguine to split and then go from there. When it arrived it smelled delicious and had nice presentation except for the smallest little lobster tail we'd ever seen, ive definitely met bigger crawdads. Despite that the dish was excellent, I wouldn't recommend splitting it if you're hungry though because the portion really was probably only enough for one. If the waiter had offered some suggestions on a bottle of wine with our entree we would have bought one but he didn't and I didn't want to have to try to find the menu on my phone again, so he missed an upsale opportunity there. Next he offered dessert I opted for the beignets with ice cream and my husband had the chocolate mousse. The beignets were the superstar of the meal for sure. They were so good- crispy, hot, fresh and paired wonderfully with the creamy ice cream! The mousse was decent but definitely not on the same level. I don't know if they are a regular offering but if they are I would definitely come back for dessert. Overall I felt like our server was effective but rushed. The food was ok but not things I would rave about. Probably wouldn't order the crab cakes or linguine again. I'm not a boomer but if I go somewhere "upscale" please give me a menu and spend a little time on recommendations.

Opals and opals basement is my top place to go in midland! The drinks and food are amazing. I have only been there for dinner but I have heard the lunch is amazing.

Opals is cheating customers. We ordered Lobster Mac n Cheese $29...after eating several bites, my husband turned to me and asked have you yet to taste lobster...no, neither of us had. I pulled back the roasted melted cheese that hid everything to find 3 tiny bites (if you could call it a bite) with lots of macaroni. The kitchen manager told our waitress it was a whole tail...LIE!!! Either the cook ate the tail or they are cheating and covering up the lack of meat with melted cheese. We paid full price...handed them back 80% of the Mac n Cheese and will never go back...poorly managed...inadequate help. And last time I had pecan chicken DRY DRY DRY and awful!

The server was not on his game. We had to wave him down for refills. There was only our two top, a six top, and a four top sitting up stairs. Our order was not right and when they corrected it the food was cold. We are not at all impressed. They served white toast with burrata cheese. Are they kidding they could have used a baguette. The Brussels sprouts were good but could have been tossed in the Sheri sauce. We asked if the Ribeyes were prime because they didn't specify in the description. The server had no clue but then said yes a few minutes later after asking someone. The Ribeyes had so much fat and when they put the blue cheese on mine it was noticeably charred. For what they are charging, the food could have been better. My dogs enjoyed all the leftovers.

Great food and wonderful wine selection! Opal's Table is definitely my go to--especially when I have guests in town. 5 stars!

I sat at the bar one afternoon and ate. Service was excellent. I had the filet and crab cakes. The steak had that charred edge that I like and the crab cakes were bite sized. Great food-I'll be back!

This is such an amazing restaurant!! Appetizers are to die for, drinks are delicious & dessert. So so good!! Definitely recommend. They also have a bar down along with eating downstairs and it is very vintage. So beautiful.

Great place! Although it was busier than normal, we still had a great meal. The fillet was perfect. Next time, I hope to see the basement as we did not have the opportunity this time. It's a must try. Highly recommend!

Jayce H was our server, and she was just EXCELLENT!!! She was thoughtful and helpful, especially with my food issues! (I have a lot of food intolerances.) My dinner was yummy, as was my husband's! It was noisy, but that certainly wasn't anyone's fault. Altogether, this was a big win on a Friday evening!

Hands down the BEST restaurant in Midland! Service was quick, friendly, and eager to please. Food: They start you with complimentary pimiento cheese that's DELICIOUS! It has jalapeños in it which gives it a nice cake. We also ordered the crabcakes. They were very crispy and filled with lots of real crab. I chose to do the restaurant week menu. It came with an appetizer of beat and goat cheese salad. I'm not a big beer fan but it was delicious. Next I received the braised short rib with cheesy grits and root vegetables. My boyfriend did not do the restaurant week, he chose the ribeye with blue cheese on top. If you're going to get a steak make sure you get the blue cheese, it was to die for. His came with mashed potatoes and vegetables. For desert we had the bourbon bread pudding, and it was awesome just like everything else. This was our first time and we will definitely return! The other nicer restaurants in midland that we have gone to took so long to bring out the food. We spent about an hour on dinner which is the perfect amount of time for us!

I made a reservation for two on Thursday in advance for my wife and I. We don't get dates nights very often and we decided on Opals Table. When we arrived they asked us to sit in the downstairs bar, not really what I had in mind, but we thought we will roll with it. Once we get downstairs they sit us in a back dark corners surround by tables of guys drinking beer and a game on the TV. We ended up sitting there for the better part of 10min and no one Greta us or takes our drink order. We saw 5 different serves walk by. We just left and went next door to Cancun where the service is si always great. Do better Opals Table. Read the room and at a minimum try to cover your tables.

The macaroni and cheese with bacon was literally the best thing on the planet. Service was exceptional, but the ranch dressing is very gross and we really didn't care for the flavor of our steak. We got the truffle butter, so maybe that was the issue, but overall the flavors just didn't seem to be great for us. Other than the bacon Mac and cheese, we were not particularly impressed with the food. We might try it again, as the atmosphere was nice and the service is great. It's possible the food might be better next time.

This place was pretty good. I wouldn't say amazing but definitely worth going to. They have a strict dress code, so no hats boys. The drink I got was amazing. I'm not a big drinker and omg it was everything. The corn cakes appetizer was also amazing!! My Mac and cheese was very ok and they forgot the bacon. The waiter was amazing and made up for it though. If you go you have to order the dolce de leche lava cake. Those were the best items!

Opal's table has good fun and is one of the nicer places in town, but we don't think the food is worth the money you pay for it. We enjoy going there for a bit more of an upscale experience, but still Midland casual vibe. Wish the prices weren't as high for the plates you get.

Been a few times, always try something different on the menu and never disappoints. Great service, great ambiance, and the basement is great. Awesome to have such a fantastic spot in Midland.

Best dining experience I have had in Midland, hands down. Our server, Keith, was the perfect amount of attentive, the cocktails were amazing, and the food was delicious. My pork was amazingly flavored, but cooked well done- which is how most people like it- but I would've appreciated it medium or medium rare. Otherwise there are no complaints between apps, entrees, and drinks. My husbands shrimp and grits were to die for. The Spanish gin and tonic is the beautiful concoction with rosemary in it, and the crazy color changing drink is the chameleon, the last is the Eva Green. They are all amazing but wowza, the Eva Green will sneak up and bite you in the butt, it is so deliciously smooth... and full of vodka. We will DEFINITELY be back. Keith even opened one of the curtains for me so I could have better lighting for my pictures!

One of my favorite Midland restaurants. Great food and great service. A little hidden but worth trying to find. With so many places off the 250 loop, it's nice to have a good restaurant in downtown.