We stopped at Roma Italian Bistro for lunch while visiting Jacksonville, and it ended up being one…read moreof the best meals of our East Texas vacation. The lunch menu offered a great variety of options, and every meal included a fresh house salad and warm rolls. We ordered the spaghetti with meatballs, a Stromboli, and grilled chicken with grilled vegetables. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. The kids shared a large cheese pizza, and it was outstanding. The crust was perfectly cooked with great flavor, and the pizza was easily large enough for them to share. In fact, every portion was so generous that we asked for to-go boxes as soon as our meals arrived because we knew there was no way we'd finish everything! The service was friendly, the food arrived promptly, and the quality exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for authentic Italian food with generous portions and excellent value, Roma Italian Bistro is an easy recommendation. We'll definitely return the next time we're in Jacksonville.

So here we are, dropped into a tiny Texas town that feels like I accidentally wandered onto the set…read moreof a gritty late-night indie film... or maybe a toned-down Charlaine Harris novels situation--minus the fangs, but with just enough "what is happening here?" energy to keep things interesting. We have zero sense of direction, everything feels vaguely ominous, and we didn't exactly come for a leisurely getaway--we rushed down to Texas because my dad is dealing with a serious medical situation. So the mission is clear: get to my parents' house and help my mom. That's it. Survival mode, but make it family-focused. Then--plot twist--my sister and nephew call. They want to see us and casually mention they'll bring pizza. Now listen... in any other circumstance, I might pause. Ask questions. Do research. Vet the pizza situation like a responsible adult. But in this moment? Free food is free food, and emotionally exhausted people do not ask follow-up questions. So we say yes. And yet, there's hesitation. Because we are in this town. This mysterious, slightly cinematic, possibly haunted-feeling Texas town. And I don't know what a "local pizza place" means here. Are we talking hidden gem? Or regret wrapped in melted cheese? They arrive. Boxes in hand. No turning back now. We open them... and immediately--plot twist #2. It's actually really good. Like, not "oh this will do" good. Not "we're hungry so we'll pretend it's fine" good. No--this is legitimately solid pizza. Fresh, hot, clearly made with real ingredients and actual effort. Cheese, a fully-loaded "works" situation, and one mystery pizza that I didn't fully identify but enthusiastically ate anyway. And I didn't just have a polite slice. I went back. Multiple times. For all of them. They tell us it's a local chain and one of the best in the area, and honestly? I believe them. Whatever low expectations I walked in with were completely unnecessary. End result: pleasantly surprised, slightly humbled, and very well-fed. Would absolutely eat it again--especially under less emotionally chaotic circumstances, but honestly... it held up even under those. That's saying something.

The awesome small if delicious BBQ sets the time for your eating experience. You got to go early…read morebecause they could run out of BBQ. Worth traveling deep into Texas for great Texas BBQ!!!

Best BBQ brisket I've ever had, and the employees are super nice too! Place is clean and spacious.read more

Wonderful staff to greet and ensure your orders are placed the way you like it…read more Menu has a large selection to choose from and priced very reasonably. Complimentary beans are great tasting but don't get too much before your main course. Chicken and dumplings are the greatest I've had in years. O-rings are homemade and great tasting even without condiments. The Cheese Burger was also a delicious but wasn't able to finish due to all the other great tasting items I ate alongside. Bring an appetite and enjoy. Friendly customers and great place to bring the family.

We have gotten to go two times now and I will tell you the cheeseburger and fried okra are really…read moredelish!! The burgers are juicy ~ so much so, you need napkins for your arms! (: the okra is crispy & just cooked to perfection. The onion rings, fajita chicken salad & hamburger were all right but paled in comparison to the burger & okra though. Mel was just the sweetest cashier both times! I felt like we were friends right off. The manager Jerrica was pleasant as well.

Best apple fritter I've had in a long time and I've been to a ton of donut shops in Texas. Very…read moreclean too!

When you walk in and see a giant wooden giraffe and fake flowers stuck in ivy plants, just go ahead…read moreand take a seat. You're in the right place. The food here is delicious! And it's all made fresh to order. We got gumbo and fried okra. Both delicious. Service was fast and friendly!

Stopped by for lunch on our way back to Dallas. We were immediately greeted warmly by the…read morebartender, Summer. We ordered a Coke and a beer then lunch. I got the chicken sandy and my bf got the Drafthouse burger. Both were fantastic and cooked perfectly. The burger could have used some salt but that's ok! Service was fantastic, food was top notch and we'll definitely be back next time we're in town!!!

Decided to try this place today.... Outstanding food, especially the chicken fried steak (probably…read morethe best I have ever had).... Great atmosphere and kind staff... definitely will come back.

This is a natural foods/supplements store that comes up on Google Maps as a bakery…read more They have reasonably priced organic herbs and spices from Frontier and Lonestar. Pricing on other items was a bit above average. The staff were moderately helpful and well-informed on information about products. They don't have anything for produce other than some apples which were far from fresh. Apparently you can order smoothies as sandwiches and sit in their little lunch corner.

The chicken salad panini with orchard apple slices was amazing! All organic and healthy…read moreingredients.Thank you!

Passing through from Austin on our way to Louisiana. Clean, friendly staff and patrons. All of our…read moreblizzards were LOADED with our goodie of choice. No skimping on the cookie dough here!

I asked for deluxe nachos no nacho cheese extra shredded cheese and got nachos with meat and cheese…read moreonly and looks like extra nacho cheese.... Not impressed at all at this location will be going to south Jackson one next time!

The food was amazing. They apparently on have the onion rings every other week, so if they have…read morethem just know they are delicious. The service was good. The restaurant itself was busy. We went in about 7 pm on a Friday night. The ambiance was like a friendly restaurant where everyone knows everyone. We will definitely come back.

We drove down from Tyler after seeing lots of Facebook buzz about Sadler's. The service was…read moredefinitely a highlight--our servers were sweet and attentive. The food, however, was hit-or-miss. The Brisket Nachos looked nothing like the promo photos--plainer with less brisket, though still tasty. Entrées like the Country Fried Chicken Strips, Brisket Quesadilla, Grilled Salmon, and the Wagyu Flat Iron Steak special were good, not great. Sides were average (the wedge salad stood out, but the green beans were forgettable), and they were out of the fried Brussels sprouts I wanted to try. Dessert--the chocolate cream pie--was fine but unremarkable. For what we got, the $140 bill with tip felt overpriced. Sadler's is a pleasant restaurant with good service, but the food quality doesn't quite justify the cost. Worth a stop if you're already in Jacksonville, but I wouldn't make the special trip again. Service: 4/5 Food: 3/5