las brisas

ordered steak for 2 medium rare, could not cut it sent it back and the manager sent out 2 very small fillets about a 20 dollar value but charged us 55 dollars for the original steak we couldn't eat! we will not be back!! there is allot better steaks for less money just about anywhere in lbk!

it's a splurge. this is not a place that we eat at frequently, but we last ate here for my hubby's birthday. i order the raspberry filet, and he ordered the beef wellington (definitely a splurge and would be interested in trying some other options that might be more cost efficient, and change my perception). what absolutely sold me on the experience was the bananas foster as it is what made the celebration one to remember, and is not something you can get at just any other restaurant. the service was great, and the vibe is one of the most sophisticated in lubbock. it is a little more formal for our everyday lifestyle, but it lends the opportunity for a future business meeting or other special events.

i used to really like this place, but since the new owners took over the food quality has gone down hill. i recently ate there, and the prices of food had increased. i met a rep from sysco and after i told them what i thoug of the food, the rep informed me that they onfact were buying food of a lower quality and charging more. the location is cool, and the atmosphere is neat. i did order a beer at the bar and again at my table and there was a $1 price increase at the table. i would recommend ruby's for good mexican food. it cost less, but is of a higher quality.

finally a northwest texas steakhouse on par with chamberlain's, pappa bros., morton's, etc. not only fine dining but professional servers. over the past year we've found las brisas to be equal to any of the fine steakhouses we visit across the country. only negative is their smaller menu used on major holidays and the like. it gives new customers a wrong impression on the restaurant even if it does help the kitchen.

las brisas. why won't they take a reservation or put us on a short-wait list if we call 45 min. early? really aggrevating. we just decided to go to the vine instead where they will take a reservation.

the prices are inflated for the quality of the food, but overall i do like this place for their patio in the summer. there is an extensive wine list and we come after work for cocktails and friends and there is full menu service outside if you want dinner - there's also usually live music on weekends. atmosphere is nice.

best thing about this restaurant is location. over priced quantity and quality of food is not upto mark as compare to prices.overall better to enjoy a cup of tea if you staying in this hotel.

wonderful dinner sat night. have been dining at this establishment since we moved here 3 years ago. have never had a bad experience. first rate.

let me first say. the food was decent as usual. service great. but last night at the bar area. the owners decided to ruin the night by showing the state of the union with loud volume. this was not only disrespectful to the customers in your establishment but the remarks were even more disgusting. the side eyes, clapping and laughing at the minorities who were being shown during the speech was sick!! it’s unfortunate because we do business events here but i cannot allow that to happen anymore.

i would rather not go into deep detail about what was being said out of respect to people who enjoy this place. all i know is myself, business partners and family will no longer be spending money here.

the owners should have thought this thru before they made more than just me uncomfortable in the restaurant last night. i’m telling you the laughing and clear mocking at me and and my buddy was stupid. even the child stared at me. but this is not a surprise.

i hope they learn from this experience.

shoutout to craig the bartender. he was a 5 star.

this was my third trip to las brisas. i have friends that rave about it but i have found the food and service to be above average for lubbock, but not reflective of the prices or on par with recognized chop houses.

i have had the kurobuta pork chop in the past and while a large portion and cooked well, i have had equally good pork for far less.

this trip was my first to try one of their steaks. i had the 8oz raspberry filet. while it was cooked to order and seasoned well it was rather tough and stringy. not a $40 cut of meat by any means. my worst filet at a ruths chris beat this hands down.

service was ok. not overly attentive. the wait staff have at least received training and didn't act like they were hired earlier that day like one finds in most lubbock establishments.

my overall impression is it is pretentious and priced well beyond its performance. for lubbock, it seems to fill a niche as a place the trendies can go to brag that they spent over $100 for an above average, but not stellar meal. i will probably give it a pass in the future.

its few redeeming features are the well stocked bar and the smoking patio where you can enjoy an after dinner cigar and drink. a rapidly disappearing feature in lubbock.

while steaks, atmosphere, and service are good, its way overpriced and over seasoned. i can do just as good on my backyard grill. good wine selection. states smoke free facility yet our time and meal were totally ruined by four inconsiderate smokers at table next to us. smoke free should mean smoke free, not just for inside patrons.

filet was extremely good. the mash potatoes where very good. the atmosphere was fantastic the wine was extremely good and we all had a very nice evening.

i have to say the presentation of the steak on a very hot plate with melted butter was a very good idea.

we have been here many times and the service is usually average to slightly above average, but tonight it was below average. arrived for reservation after calling and requesting a table by the windows- we were sat at the very back as far from the windows as you can get. that was fine- it was a busy night, so i understand. the issue was that no server appeared to have responsibility for our table, so we sat and waited, and waited with two hungry children. no drink order, no contact, nothing... finally, i asked a server to locate the server for our table. eventually, someone arrived. maybe just an off night.

not at all what i was expecting, but exactly what i had heard.. hubby made reservations for anniversary dinner. at 6pm we were just in time, because the place was full by 7. the first thing we noticed is that we were sat at a nicely pre-set table with dirty wine glasses. we placed them on the dirty table next to us. our server, patrick, was bored waiting, i think, because he was at our table every 5 minutes. the good part is our drinks never went empty. the bad part ~ well, he asked twice if he could remove our appetizer plate. ummmm? no? we're kinda still working on it. but like, his hand was on the plate both times when he asked, and hubby commented that he was going to stab the guy's hand with his fork if he touched it again! so right there, we were feeling like we were being rushed.
that appetizer? calamari diablo ~ fried calamari mixed with black beans, pico de gallo, and jarred jalapenos. the calamari was a little underdone, but whatever. we ate it to spite our server.
looking around the room...wrinkled uniforms & dirty tennis shoes on all the servers....hmmmmm....hey! all these tables have a bread basket? can we try one? patrick brought one, but it seemed like he didn't want to....huh?
salad course ~ we kept it simple with caesars. the crushed colored tortilla strips on top are nice to look at, but otherwise it was just...meh.
on to the steaks, which is why we came. i got the 10 oz filet medium, and hubby the prime ny rare. the temps were right. food came out sizzling on hot plates, so that was a nice touch. except when placed in front of us, the sizzling butter (i think) they top their steaks with was all over the place and turning brownish. it made the plate look like it was a dirty plate. i ordered the chef's vegetable, which was explained to me as a medley, but was only green beans, and the truffled potatoes. there was so much garlic in the potatoes that i couldn't eat them. i love garlic, but, wow! they also looked like they had been sitting out and then microwaved...not good presentation at all.
hubby chose the sauteed shrooms and a loaded baked potato. the shrooms were good! the potato barely had any cheese or anything, and we didn't get the butter we asked for, so whatever.
we're about half-way done with our entrees when here comes patrick again...wanting to pick up our plates! arghhhh!
we ended with dessert ~ creme brulee. it was ok. the kahlua in the custard is a nice touch, but could have used a bit more sugar for the brulee. there was no "crunchy part" on it. when i asked patrick if there was a liqueur in the dessert, he said, "no. but there is a little kahlua in it."
$175 for dinner for two. seriously bad service. the steaks were tender, but in all honesty we've had better at other local spots. for the money, we'll have a better meal...and a movie...next time we go out.

way overpriced.. went out for a friday night date, had never been here before. staff was courteous, service was great. the food was good, but nowhere near as good as the price would have you believe. i have had better steaks for less than half the price. the only thing i believe that was priced appropriately in my opinion was the $9 banana foster dessert. will not be back due to excessively high prices for moderate quality food.