I was hoping this place was gonna be much better than it was because the online pictures people had…read moreposted looked very appealing. However I ordered a to-go order of 2 piece fish/ 2 shrimp from here, and my fish was rubbery , my hush puppies were over cooked, and my shrimp seemed to be fried in flour and had a very off putting color and texture, I believe because they fried the shrimp in a flour batter and not cornmeal???( WHY)?? Also the coleslaw was watery.. In the same order was an order of lemon pepper chicken that looked dreadful and over fried in a very dark color....( weird) not looking at all like lemon pepper wings I've ever had before. And a burnt piece of bread/ biscuit or whatever it was.. Sadly I will not be back...

I tried to enjoy this but the lemon pepper wings tasted like leftover wings dipped in batter and…read morefried with very little lemon pepper flavor. The coleslaw was decent. The fried fish was ok. The batter on the fried shrimp just tasted like flour and bland. Seemed a bit uninspired. Might be a while before we return. The employees seemed friendly enough.

First off, bless my husband for putting up with my pregnancy cravings. Today, it was a home a…read morecooked meal that tasted like grandma's house. In comes Cotton Patch. Our service was top notch. Thank you, Gabby! Someone give that gal a shout out in your next team meeting. She was so attentive and kind. The place was packed for a Saturday evening - lots of large groups of locals. Everyone seemed to know everyone. I've ordered the chicken and dumplings here before and it was very peppery, but tonight it was perfectly seasoned. Warm. Filling. Everything you want. Husband got the fried fish basket - perfectly flakey and moist fish. He thought he ordered the plate but got the basket which is only one side, which he didn't mind but wish he clarified first. You know what stole the show? Their cornbread. I don't know what voodoo they put in their cornbread, but it is so moist, sweet with a crispy outside. Pass on those yeast rolls and just go for the cornbread, you'll thank me later! The restaurant was clean and didn't have any weird smells. We were greeted upon entrance and promptly served.

It is not ok for the old, dirty carpet to throughout this restaurant. It's dull and tired looking…read more The food was just ok. The service was fine. Overall, a very underwhelming experience.

What a special find this was!!!!!! Aaron at the Hampton Inn in Nacogdoches gave us a pretty…read moreimpressive review of Clear Springs and went on and on about the onion rings. Onion rings are one of the hub's favorites so off we went. The restaurant is located inside an old railroad warehouse and it has a very rustic atmosphere. You can feel the history ooze from the building's pores as you slide into your seat and get ready to take in the nice sized menu selections. I had a few items picked out from different sections and Zyra our waitress helped me make the best choice. We started out with the onion rings with ranch dressing and we DEVOURED THEM! We both chose the blackened catfish and were both very pleased. The fillets were perfectly cooked with nice seasoning and topped with pico de gallo. The pico added some much welcome acidity and zestiness to the dish. I ordered the pinto beans and crispy new potatoes and they were all superb. We enjoy stopping in Nacogdoches and soaking up the history and great food that the oldest town in Texas has to offer! We will definitely return to Clear Springs. There are way too many items on that menu that I need to enjoy!

Good Food, Laid-Back Atmosphere, but Smoking Outside Was a Problem…read more The restaurant has a laid-back atmosphere, making it a comfortable place to sit down and enjoy a meal. I ordered the chicken-fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, seasonal vegetables, a small side salad, and coconut cream pie to go. Overall, the food was pretty good. The side salad was actually delicious! It tasted fresh and wasn't dry like some salads can be. My only caution is that the bacon bits were extremely hard. If you have sensitive teeth or dental issues, you may want to skip them. The main dish was good as well. I especially enjoyed the mashed potatoes, which had chunks of actual potatoes, and the gravy was tasty. The chicken-fried chicken could have been a little flatter, but it was still flavorful, especially with the gravy. The seasonal vegetables were okay, although they were a bit too watery for my liking. I also ordered the coconut cream pie to go. It was pretty good, but I've had better at other restaurants. My biggest complaint, however, was the smoking right outside the front doors. As we were leaving, people were smoking so close to the entrance that I could barely breathe. I kept telling my family to walk faster because I could only hold my breath for so long, especially after eating a full meal. It was ridiculous to have to deal with that just to leave the restaurant. People should not be smoking right next to the entrance where customers are entering and exiting. If you choose to smoke, at least have the courtesy to move away from the doors and the waiting area so others like children don't have to walk through a cloud of smoke. The food was enjoyable overall, and the laid-back atmosphere was a plus. However, the experience of leaving the restaurant was unpleasant. Management really needs to address the smoking issue.

I grew up eating this place. From a kid to them serving my high school football team pre game…read moredinners. Stopped by today with my son and it didn't disappoint. Same great food same great service. Family atmosphere so that's a plus ! My son got the cheese burger. Fries were freshly cut and fried. I got a loaded baked potato. And I mean loaded. If you ever are in The Nacogdoches area stop in at smokehouse.

Food was amazing. Texas never lets me down. Yes, I'm from out of town. Florida to be exact. Service…read morewas even better if you can believe that. Greeted by the owner and surprised us with a free banana pudding. True southern hospitality at its best. Definitely worth the visit and the place was packed. They actually give you too much food. I'll be coming back for sure.

Although we have never formally dined inside the 1st City Cafe, every time we stay at the Fredonia,…read morewe have wonderful cocktails at the Nine Flags Bar and we order food from the 1st City menu and everything we have ever had was delicious. We really enjoy their pimento cheese, housemade crackers and whipped candied jalepeno dip, the chicharonnes and queso and the great big salads. But oh, the Rebellion Nachos.....I see you sexy nachos over there with all of the hotness.....You simply must sub the Akaushi Tenderloin on the nachos. Thank me later. We normally have cocktails and snacks at the bar and then we order our entrees to take up to the room to enjoy. The service is always top notch here.

I am a guest at the hotel, and unfortunately, the service I experienced in the café and poolside…read morearea on August 21 was extremely disappointing. After helping our daughter move for school, we returned to the hotel exhausted. We had already had an early dinner, so we decided to have a drink and order a light appetizer and dessert poolside. The bar was crowded, and although three different servers came through the pool area, not one stopped at our table to ask whether we needed menus or anything else. We eventually had to flag someone down ourselves. Unfortunately, that interaction seemed to set the tone for the remainder of the evening. The staff we encountered were consistently unwelcoming and inattentive. It gave the impression that they were simply there to complete their shift rather than provide the level of hospitality guests should reasonably expect. The atmosphere was also frustrating. A toddler was repeatedly screaming at the top of her lungs while a musician was performing, and the child's father made no apparent effort to address the situation. While that is not necessarily the hotel's responsibility, the combination of the disruptive environment and poor service made for a particularly unpleasant experience. The situation became even more frustrating when we accidentally left my arm brace on the table as we hurried to finish our nightcap and leave. Within approximately five minutes of realizing it was missing, my husband returned to retrieve it. Since it had been left on the table moments earlier, we expected that the server or another staff member would be able to locate it easily. Instead, he was sent from the bar to the kitchen and then to the front desk. After approximately 15 minutes, he returned without the item. That experience reinforced the impression I had already formed earlier in the day: there appears to be very little communication or coordination among the staff. No one seemed to take ownership of a simple guest-service issue or make an effort to resolve it efficiently. When guests are paying nearly $600 for two nights in a small town such as Nacogdoches, particularly at a property marketed as one of the best accommodations in the area, there is an expectation of professional, attentive hospitality. Guests should feel welcomed, recognized, and valued. Unfortunately, I did not experience that during my stay. The attitude of the waitress who ultimately served us was particularly disappointing and significantly affected the overall experience. Her demeanor was not appropriate for someone working in a customer-service position, much less one at a property presenting itself as a higher-end accommodation. I strongly recommend that management take a closer look at staff training, communication, accountability, and expectations surrounding guest service. Tipping is part of the hospitality industry, and guests should not have to repeatedly seek out employees for basic service. Based on this experience, I will not be staying here again. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and uses it as an opportunity to improve the guest experience for future visitors.

The wait was worth it!!…read more We had a party of 7 so we had to wait a little bit due to it being a Sunday morning. But the wait was worth while. The breakfast was amazing and some other the best pancakes I've had in a long time.

We have eaten a Dolli's several times and it is always busy. This visit was no different. However,…read moreservice was marginal. Several apologies later, we finally got our food. I had the BLT with the optional egg and it was okay, nothing to write home about. Coffee was good. Restaurant and toilets were clean and from the sign posted in the men's room, it is highly rated (lol). Nothing like some bathroom humor! We will certainly be back as we are always hopefully that today was an anomaly.

The service was a little slow, but at least they have wi-fi. The password is fivepointstar if you…read moreneed it. The salad is boaring, the chicken fried steak is big, but mine was underseasoned, as was the hamburger steak. The food is ok, not the greatest in the world, frankly it used to be better when it was the Country Kitchen. Don't skip desert though, do yourself a favor and have the apple pie with vanilla ice cream...I would have given this place a 2 star rating if not for that.

The Worst atmosphere I have encountered since my youth camp days in the 70's! The food had me…read morereminiscing of days gone by at a summer camp cafeteria..Bland pre-prepared slop. The only thing fresh was the dessert, which came as no surprise since its the only thing they don't have a hand in preparing, i came to learn later.The waitstaff bickered over who was going to serve us (I guess our traveling clothes led them to believe we wouldn't tip). That is after they took the time to look up from their phones and notice us. (we had only been seated for 5 minutes before this occurred). I would Not recommend this establishment to anyone! In short F- Service F-Food Quality F-Atmosphere F-Cleanliness

Oh people please stop and try this wonderful country diner. You won't be disappointed. The people…read moreare so friendly and the food is just plain good. Real comfort food and very relaxed and casual. Today the daily menu specials was We had Choice of Hamburger steak Open faced pork Chicken Fried Steak Beef tips and rice Mashed Potatoes Cabbage Coleslaw Corn Green beans Avocado salad Pinto beans Rice Black eyed peas And the best sweet tea Mom got Buttermilk Pie. Happy Camper she was. I wish I had pictures to show. We would definitely return if we are in the area again.

Super delicious! Super great staff! The biscuits and gravy were awesome! Nice mom & pop family…read moreatmosphere!

This restaurant stands out with the varied offerings. Their Burgers, Chicken Fingers and Onion…read moreRings are very tasty. It is the only place in East Texas that produces real Hot Sausage.

Everything was delicious and everyone was so friendly!! The burger and tots were so good! The fried…read moregreen tomatoes were the best ever!

Place is amazing, service is amazing, food was outstanding and prices were shocking priced low. Had…read morethe Mak Balls and Chico's and queso, perfect! We ordered a burger, tacos, quesadillas and two pastas .... Full of flavor, fresh, hot.... Perfect! Love this place and will be back soon

The food was underwhelming. I ordered the. Chicken fried steak, onion rings and Mac n Cheese. The…read more"fried" was super thick and soggy. It was so bad, it was thicken than a flour tortilla and as soft as one. Then there is the "steak " which was bland and cardboard like. I have the feeling that this particular menu items is not freshly made; it has to be a frozen one and just warmed up. The fried mushrooms were good, but a little seasoning in the flour would help boost the flavor. Man n cheese was ok, onion rings were blah. The water was very refreshing.