The West Table

Best place in town to eat. Everybody is extremely friendly. Owner meets people and extremely nice. I’ve been 3 nights in a row and there’s nothing to complain about. Food is on point. Eat here

Came here for brunch on Sunday. Got the chicken and waffles, such a disappointment. The chicken was way to salty, and it has the bone still in so it was not easy to cut and eat in

They serenaded us with sweet and spicy wings placed upon a Bold Asian slaw as well as a perfect and fresh crab Rangoon in chili sauce. A powerful combinations of flavors, but unafraid to let the food speak for itself.
Next they teased us further with a mixed green Salad. It was like a flawlessly conducted symphony in which you could hear every instrument but together it culminated to greatness. Tossed with blue cheese and candied pecans, drizzled only with olive oil and pepper.
The main course? It’s the only course I ever want to eat again. Perry perry Chicken atop a bed of Jasmine rice and squash with hint of mint, and a short rib capelini pasta sprinkled in a ideally aged parmesan. The braised short rib is everything I knew beef could be fatty and lean juicy and flavorful. The chef is careful to use only minimal seasoning to draw out the flavors of the food. It’s fully cooked yet a more robust beef flavor than the most exquisitely cooked medium rare ribeye. With each sequential bite I lay in dread knowing soon my food would be gone.
The desert is unreasonable. Reminiscent of a little Debbie in looks and looks alone. Essentially it’s a masterful take, by this genius of a chef on a chocolate covered strawberry. I walked out of the building a new man, able to conquer any tasks, inspired to do great things, because this food told me it was possible. I love you chef.

I had no expectations of this place. Was in town for work, and the restaurant was suggested to me by some locals. The ambiance — the building itself, the restaurant décor — is lovely, if loud. The wine menu is a respectable balance between local winners, and international options. The menu itself had several diverse and interesting options, allowing everyone at my table to get something different.
That said, it’s not the best restaurant I’ve been to. Though it is the best restaurant I’ve been to in Lubbock.
Super friendly service. The only comment on service was that our wine was very slow to arrive, and in fact, appeared probably 10 minutes after apps were brought. We never did get an explanation on that (and, in fact, joked that they were running to the winery to pick up a bottle).
My only criticism — and it isn’t the fault of the restaurant — but there aren’t any substantive vegetarian options on the menu. Again, not the restaurant’s fault, given that it is pretty clear that this is a gamey menu. But, I am putting it out there, in case the restaurant reads.

I finally got to try the very talked about West Table.
We made reservations. We walked in and the immediately sat us at our reservation table. We sat at a table against the back wall. The tables have a booth on one side and chairs on the other. I really like the feel of the interior. It is very modern and clean. The bar is it’s own separate nook of an area. It was very hip and fancy, exposed bricks included.
We ordered the spiced Tom Collins and a Moscow mile. They were perfect and came out fast even though they were noticeably hand crafted.
Our appetizer of choice were oysters. Half of them raw, half of them with the champagne vinaigrette. They were fresh and great. I would get all champagne next time. The sauce was a perfect kind of tangy and paired well with the oysters.
My husband got the chicken fried elk. It was very unique and came with your choice of two sides and a homemade jalapeño gravy. He really loved it. It was a smaller portion than your typical restaurant. I got the New York strip with asparagus. It was done perfectly medium rare as I had requested.
All the food was quality and the experience was very lovely. If I had millions of dollars and no budget I would come here often.

It’s worth the experience, at least just once. I suggest going on a Sunday when there is a set price of $ 25/​person for the Chef’s Dinner Menu which is a 4-​course meal!
The West Table is a great, different restaurant for Lubbock. It has a polished look and It’s definitely pricey, and may not accommodate every palate. Regardless, though, it has some of the most innovative combinations and intriguing flavors that any restaurant in the area offers. The portions are great, balancing nice-​sized appetizers and moderate-​sized salads with full-​plate entrees. This is the type of place that makes you think it’d be weird to ask for a to-​go box, so you might as well eat everything. But wear a loose top because you’re going to be full…
Going for dinner on any night but Sunday will easily run you $ 75+/person for an app, entrée, dessert, and drink (before tax and tip). The West Table is an awesome place for an out-​of-​the-​ordinary restaurant, so try it out for s special occasion or with a special someone!

This is about as fancy as it gets in Lubbock. Delicious, innovative cuisine that you have to have a big-​boy or big-​girl job to afford. Their menu regularly rotates depending on what is in season locally, and I always want to eat just about everything on it. The food is all great, but that’s not what I came here to tell you.
…I came here to tell you to go on a Sunday evening. Sundays, The West Table does a chef’s choice menu. It’s a limited selection (usually 3 – 4 apps, entrees, and desserts) but the price is *way* lower, and you get to see the cooks at their most innovative. If you want to impress a date with your culinary taste, but also your budgeting prowess, Sundays at the West Table is the way to go.