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    Big John's Grill

    4.5 (18 reviews)
    InexpensiveSoul Food, Seafood, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

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    Christopher P.

    Talk about AMAZING!!!! It was like I was waiting to see my grandmother (at a young age) walking out of the kitchen!!!! BEST FRIED CHICKEN IN BEAUMONT!!! As I noticed elected city officials walking in for lunch I knew we were in the right place!!!! EVERYTHING from the sweet potatoes to the perfectly seasoned cabbage, the blacked eyed peas and rice and gravy was just one treat after another!!!! Best kept secret in Beaumont! It may not look like much from the outside, but your insides will thank you for stopping by!!!! DELICIOUS!!! My co-workers were impressed as well... 50 "OH MY GOD THIS IS SO GOOD"s and the statement, "This is life changing chicken" says it all... GIVE IT A TRY!!!!

    Catfish , rice and gravy , pinto beans, okra

    I love this place . Service is excellent and it reminds me of good Louisiana home / soul food cooking .

    Best plate lunch $9
    Ateya R.

    This food was amazing today. I went back to the office and my Co workers went back and got a plate as well. Great customer service over the phone. I had fried chicken, rice, black eye peas, yams and cabbage. Only negative I want better cornbread mines was hard and wasn't sweet. I will be back soon! This plate was $9. I gave them $10 it's worth it

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    Texican 1.

    I generally only get the double cheeseburger basket, but my coworkers say it's the best fried chicken in town.

    Chicken dinner
    Twana C.

    Hate to write this review. May create more lines here. Best fried chicken hands down. Old school down home hole in the wall place with excellent food and people. 3 pieces with fries and roll less than $5 if you are not picky about your pieces of chicken. Can't beat that at all. We call ahead for lunch and car pool 10 minutes for lunch. It's that good.

    Yams, cabbage, black eyed peas with rice and fried chicken.

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    The best chicken I have ever eaten at a restaurant! Prices are good..pies on certain days..yummmmm!!

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    The best fried chicken in the world! No one can season and fry chicken like Big John!

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    J. Wilson's

    J. Wilson's

    4.4
    (445 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    On my continued search to find my favorite (not necessarily the best ) avocado toast, I found…read moremyself today at JWilson's Restaurant. As always, the restaurant was packed--which is always a great sign that something good is happening in that kitchen! My waitress, Bailey, was sweet, attentive, and very accommodating, making the experience even more enjoyable. I started with a cup of their famous tomato bisque, and let me just say... I simply cannot come here without ordering it. This heartwarming soup, made with slow-roasted tomatoes, shrimp stock, cream, and Creole seasoning, is rich, comforting, and truly soothing to the soul. It remains my absolute favorite--if you haven't tried it yet, I highly recommend it! For my entrée, I ordered the Avocado Multi-Grain Toast. It's a light and satisfying plate featuring mashed avocado spread over thinly sliced multi-grain bread, served with your choice of sausage or bacon, an egg cooked your way, and a fresh tomato and cucumber salad. Everything on the plate was well-prepared and very tasty. If I could make one small personal tweak, I would love to see this served on a thicker slice of buttery toasted sourdough, maybe with a sprinkle of feta on top. That's just my personal preference and how I enjoy my avocado toast--others may find this version just right as is! The search continues for my perfect avocado toast, but this was a delicious and enjoyable stop along the way. Happy Sunday, and keep sharing those amazing finds on Best Bites!

    J Wilson's is one of the most consistently good steakhouses in the Beaumont area. I make it in…read moreabout every six to eight weeks, and in all that time, I've never had a disappointing meal or experience. On my most recent visit, I sat at the bar and started with a Buffalo Trace bourbon while looking over the menu. The bartenders here are always attentive and welcoming; in fact, the bartender remembered me from previous visits, which speaks volumes about the level of service they provide. Dinner was a ribeye cooked medium-rare with asparagus, and it was exactly what a good steak should be: perfectly cooked, with great flavor, and served hot. The kitchen clearly knows what it's doing. I followed that with their lemon icebox dessert and a lemon drop, both excellent, and finished the evening with a Four Roses Small Batch Select for a nightcap. What really sets J Wilson's apart is the staff's consistency and professionalism. The bartenders, servers, and kitchen team all seem to work together smoothly and take pride in the experience they deliver. Even on a busy night, with spring break crowds and daylight saving time throwing schedules off, the service remained attentive, and the food came out exactly right. If you're looking for a reliable steakhouse in Beaumont with excellent steaks, a strong bourbon selection, and top-notch service, J Wilson's is hard to beat. Five stars. Always a great experience.

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    Truth Lounge & Bistro

    Truth Lounge & Bistro

    5.0
    (1 review)
    1.1 mi

    If I were playing Truth or Dare, I would dare you to try one of the newest and most popular soul…read morefood restaurants in downtown Beaumont. I'm talking about the one that is gaining a lot of attention, Truth Lounge and Bistro, located at 672 Orleans St. The name of this restaurant does not lie. Their food is GREAT and that's the TRUTH! Over the top flavor in every savory bite. Luscious and delectable, you will not disagree. This place SLAPS!! Everything from the fried fish, chicken, steaks, burgers, oxtails, and I must also add the healthy delicious salads... are full of that soul food southern flavor that will grab you on the first bite (menu pic included). They load your plate with food that is enough for two meals or share it with someone else. This is Real Soul Food Here!! The restaurant is rather small, with about ten tables and four chairs at each. There is a full-service bar and flat-screen televisions on the wall. Where they lack in size they make up with flavor. There were three of us in our party and we dined in. The atmosphere was inviting, friendly, and even a bit cozy. Beverly was our waitress and she was attentive to every detail and request. It was cornbread bowl day, and if you don't know, you will when I finish. It is a ring of sweet honey cornbread with a protein of your choice and two or three sides cuddled right in the middle. The proteins include lamb chops, roast, chicken, or fish. The sides include yams, collard greens, mac & cheese, pinto beans, green beans, or baked beans. My two lunch friends ordered the cornbread bowls. One was the cornbread bowl with fried chicken (OMG), mac & cheese, and green beans. My other friend ordered a vegetarian bowl with cabbage, yams, and mac & cheese. I ordered a salad with salmon bites, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, and a side of ranch. It was beautiful to look at and even better to eat. Freshness and flavor throughout this beautiful and savory salad. I would order it again. We had an amazing and fun time, our plates were filled to capacity. You better bring your appetite when you go to TRUTH because you will need it to finish all the food they pile on your plate. You definitely get your money's worth. Please give Truth a try and you can Thank Me Later! Tell them you saw it on Best Bites. What have you enjoyed at Truth Lounge & Bistro? This is a recommended Best Bites. #Best Bites #WeSupportLocals

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    Salmon bites salad.
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    The Tree Restaurant Bar & Grill

    The Tree Restaurant Bar & Grill

    4.1
    (57 reviews)
    14.3 mi

    Our waiter was great and the steak was so so good. you could cut it with a fork it was so tender…read more our waiter was supper funny and let us pick on him and they gave us a birthday loaf thing that WAS SO GOOD.

    Visiting family in Lumberton, they decided to take us to the Tree. The atmosphere was quite nice!…read moreThe decor was 'upper class -farmhouse style. The staff was all very nice and attentive! The food did take a minute to get to the table.... But we were one of the first tables, actually THE first to be seated that evening. 3 out of the 4 people at our table said their food was horrible. One had chicken fried steak and complained that it was 'all breading' and couldn't taste the steak. One had a Philly cheesesteak type sandwich and complained that the steak was cubed as opposed to thin sliced like a cheese-steak should be. Also said it tasted nothing like it should've. The third person ordered a seafood dish that wasn't thoroughly cooked, as well as a side dish of a vegetable (can't remember which one) that tasted as though it had been soaked in pure vinegar. My plate was fine. But, I just had a plain ol' hamburger. The restaurant didn't even have the manager come over to discuss the issues at our table, which I thought was odd. Due to the multiple issues with the meals at just our table -- I doubt my family will return.

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    Chicken fried chicken with loaded baked potato
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    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!

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    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!

    Big John's Grill - soulfood - Updated June 2026

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