Barrel & Derrick at Marriott Odessa Conference Center

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   Umber

   Baltimore6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   Busy Saturday night at Barrel and Derrick. Very slow service as our waiter was doing double duty as a bartender as well. Four of the six entrees were served together. The fifth entree (steak salad) came out after another five minutes. The sixth dish came out when everyone else had finished their meals. We repeatedly had to send another server to fetch our waiter as drinks weren’t refilled and food came out slowly. Food was good and nicely presented. The restaurant has a nice vibe. The bar area was quite busy. A live saxophone player was a nice touch.
   

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   Heath

   Raleigh3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

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

   We went based on close proximity to where we were staying, and the menu pictures seemed indicative of exceptional dining. The cocktails and ambiance were elevated for the Odessa era. You'll even spot some original (very large) Jon Flamings on the lobby walls. The staff was friendly and attentive. The food plating and presentation was on point as well. We ordered the Bacon wrapped quail in a BBQ sauce with an interesting mustard based coleslaw, Beef short rib over the potatoes, a fine burrata salad, and a 'Where's-the-lava Lava cake'. The aforementioned dessert was a disappointment. It was slightly moist on the drier side. If there was once liquid molten chocolate lava, it retired and recessed elsewhere before arriving on our table. We do like chocolate, so we ate most of it despite showing our waitress/bartender the issue. We were not comped. But my port glass was about an 8 ounce pour. Worth it? Meh. Oh, and the fried milk was interesting--a sort-of soft custard with a churro shell. Both desserts came with edible gold atop. We will try this spot again--most likely for breakfast/brunch next go-round. But folks, bring back the lava.
   

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   Eloy

   New Mexico1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

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

   Good experience overall. The service was great but the back room we were in was cold, plus lighting was bad. Food wasn't bad but my wife's chicken was dry.
   

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   Dani

   Amarillo1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

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

   My Tall City draft beer was sour upon arrival so i sent it back. The beer was still on my ticket alkng with an overcharge for an additional beer. I had to ask the wait staff to remove it and then a second time gor the additionally charged beer that wasnt ordered or delivered. First time eating was here not great but i will give them another shot.
   

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   Hannah

   Amarillo1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 18, 2025

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

   Me and my friends loved the food and environment. It was perfect for a nice dinner out. We would definitely come again.
   

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   Deb

   Tulsa15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 17, 2025

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

   The staff is outstanding and work together well as a team. When we arrived for our reservation on a surprisingly busy Sunday evening, we were alerted that the kitchen may be a bit slow because of the busy evening. We appreciated the heads up. As it turned out, we received our dinner in a timely manner, had a nice chat with our server and did not feel at all rushed or inconvenienced. We also noticed that the maitre' d who had alerted us to the possible delay, was pitching in to help clear tables, deliver food to the bar area and was pitching in wherever she could. We normally don't do these kinds of reviews, but the team deserves the recognition.
   

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   michelle

   Caribbean4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 9, 2025

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

   Excellent food! Drinks very good! Our server was the best!!! Will return for sure!!!!
   

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   Anthony

   Dallas1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 9, 2025

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

   Great food and service. Atmosphere was like no other in the area.
   

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   Wendi

   Houston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 1, 2025

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

   Great experience. Food was great. Our server was amazing. All in all we have a fantastic experience. Thank you!
   

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    Zaili

    Amarillo1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

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

    La comida estába muy deliciosa , todo bien servido y en buena temperatura , la que me atendió se llama Verónica ella es muy dulce y amable , me gustó mucho este restaurante
    

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