What can I say when the experience is perfect? I have patronized very upscale steakhouses in major…read morecities that couldn't reach this level of food quality, service and ambiance. I found myself not caring about the price. It was worth it.

First class experience! Tucked a high rise, is this converted bank lobby now a high end restaurant…read morewith steaks, chops, the whole 9 yards!!!! Great staff, ambiance and the star of the show, the high quality delicious food!!! High quality and beautiful presentation.

Best steak and fries. Service is attentive…read more Ambiance is always just right. Our.Favorite place to eat.

This is the best place Tyler has!! The food is AMAZING, the ribs literally fall off the bone and…read morethe bbq sauce isn't heavy at all. The customer service is wonderful and the staff are polite and friendly. The place is very clean and the atmosphere is relaxing. Ohhhh and the prices are incredible!!!

We went here for lunch after looking around Lake Palestine for some land…read more The ambience is very attractive and feels like a Texas restaurant. We were seated upstairs and it was cold because the AC blows directly onto the tables. The complimentary chips and salsa were very good. Salsa has some kick and the chips were fresh and not greasy. The wife had chicken and waffles and really liked it. I had the chicken fried breast and it came out hot. The crust was crispy. The chicken was tender and moist. The gravy needs some salt and pepper because it was pretty bland. The mashed potatoes and collards were excellent. The kid had quesadilla and liked it. Our server Eli, who worked very hard going up and down the stairs for all the tables upstairs, was professional and efficient. I bet she is tired at the end of a shift after going up and down stairs for hours at end. Overall, we liked this place very much and I think we will return the next time we are in the area.

Great complimentary salsa and chips! My chicken fried steak wasn't bad. Not great, not bad. My…read morebrother in law said the skillet enchiladas were good. Sister in law said the chicken fried chicken was good. Mac n' cheese was good.

Dakotas, to me, has always been understood as the classic bougie restaurant of Tyler. I've driven…read morepast it off Old Bullard Road many times, but I have never eaten there. Being a kid in Tyler, your parents don't ever casually suggest Dakotas as a place to stop and eat. It's their private date night spot if they feel fancy. It's for them and them alone. They moved out of Tyler a few years ago, and now I am in control of my choices and my destiny. They had a $200 gift card to Dakotas that they never got around to using before they moved out. Foolish of them. I swiped that sucker and booked a reservation in the same breath. While visiting Tyler for an extended weekend, I got a table for two on Saturday at 6:30 with my girlfriend. Upon entry, they have free valet, but I'm too normal of a person to do that. We were seated pretty quickly after getting there, right around our reservation, at a table that put our backs toward the wall and blocked us from other tables, giving us a little more privacy than a typical restaurant. We both got our first drinks of the night ordered with an appetizer of their fried calamari. I got an Elder Fashioned, an elderflower and gin-based drink styled like an old fashioned. I love an elderflower-based drink, but sometimes they can be a little too over the top and bright purple or pink. I liked how subtle and classic this one felt. My girlfriend got a Choc-nilla Old Fashioned with chocolate and vanilla bitters. It was sweeter than her normal old fashioned, obviously, but she thought it was incredibly tasty. As we waited for our appetizer, we enjoyed some of their bread, which was a tall and beautiful loaf with garlic butter on top. It was very delightful. The amount of fried calamari they served us was insane. Way more than either of us needed. It could easily serve four to six people versus the two of us. The marinara sauce on the side was great, but it paled in comparison to their red pepper aioli cream sauce that I swear you could drink. Typically, fried calamari can look like weird onion rings, while the ones here were more straight. We both had a Caesar salad that was maybe a little well dressed, but with some cracked pepper on top, it was very good and worth it between the calamari and our entrees. For our entrees, we both had their soft shell crabs. Their crabs were fantastic and something I have never had before. I thought they served us a little more angel hair pasta alongside the crab than I needed, but I won't complain about extra food. I was super impressed by the flavors and the crispiness of the crabs. To wrap up our night at Dakotas, I ordered a Paloma that was sharp and classic, while my girlfriend ordered a Black Widow, a tequila and hibiscus drink with some muddled jalapeños that was quite a heater. Not a drink for the faint of heart. A lot of the food and options at Dakotas have a little bit of spice to them, so be warned! As we were leaving, we noticed a musician playing on the patio. I thought how nice the patio at Dakotas would be for a few cocktails after dinner elsewhere. That almost seems idiotic, though, because Dakotas is excellent. If you have an opportunity to give Dakotas a chance as a Tyler resident, I recommend it. Between the two of us, with our entrees, our salads, our appetizer, our four drinks in total, and our tip, we were below $200, which, to me, feels like a very fair price for what you get. RIYL: An intimate and peaceful dinner in Tyler

The atmosphere is upscale and quite nice. The steaks are wonderful. The shrimp and sides are…read morefantastic! The Brussel sprouts were great. The servers were attentive and very nice. This is a great spot!

Stopped by Country Meat Market for the brisket tacos, and they definitely delivered! The brisket…read morewas tender, flavorful, and packed into every taco. I did ask for no onions, but they still came with onions. Thankfully, they were easy enough to pick off, and they were still delicious. The queso was creamy, cheesy, and the perfect side to go with the tacos. Overall, a great meal, and I'll definitely be back. Just hoping they get my order right next time!

Fell for the brisket queso plugs... meh, not worth the price for a quart of it... nothing special…read moreabout it and barely any brisket in it...

Just exactly what can one say about a perfect meal?…read more First off, I'm ashamed I can't remember the name of this drink. It's a variation of an Old Fashioned. Bunny's "God of Fire." Sorry, had stop right there and look it up. It's double smoked Ironroot Prometheus bourbon, angostura & walnut bitters, and a toasted marshmallow. I don't know who thought this up, but I want to kiss them. It's a little smoky and a little sweet, but subtle. And the longer it sits, it gets almost a little creamy. Especially nibbling on the toasted marshmallow before and after. I tried both. Sublime, a little surreal. I feel like I need a long night drinking just these in slow deliberation. That might be a good hot summer night activity. The deviled eggs? Honestly, and maybe I should be ashamed of this, I can't remember if I've ever had deviled eggs with ham in the mix. Or for that matter, with Texas caviar. Like, what even have I been doing with my life? The Wagyu Tartare came with house okra relish on the corner of the plate, drops of fried egg mayo, these little tiny blue flowers called Borage blossoms, that I, a grown ass man, somehow much closer to 50 than I ever planned on, just got fucking giddy about. But, I tell you what, don't you dare scoop some of that Rosewood Ranch beef tartare onto one of those in house made sumac dusted kettle chips with a dab of that okra relish, take a bite, nibble that toasted marshmallow, and then sipped the Bunny's God Of Fire, and then tell me you didn't step thru a motherfuckin' looking glass of some kind. Softly surreal. Comforting. Sublime. Also, just FYI, you don't really appreciate the okra relish until you try it by itself. There is a crispness to it that is almost etheral. And then you feel like you understand the sensory play of texture and taste a little better. My entree was the 14oz Texas Akausi strip, with the hand cut fries, and horseradish mayo. Seasoned with high quality fine French sea salt and black pepper, pan seared in Wagyu tallow and basted with thyme, smashed garlic clove, and butter, before finishing in the oven and sitting in a container of melted Waygu tallow before resting on the cutting board and being sliced. Read that again, slowly. It sounds like a night in bed with Jane Mansfield. I don't know how else to describe. Why yes, the fries are amazing. Of course they are. Everything is amazing here. I feel silly, like I'm just on here hyping one of my favorite people and food spots, but Oh My God, have you even been here? Everything is great. But if I'm being honest. For true true. That softly medium rare Akausi with a dab of that horseradish mayo, another sip of Bunny's Fire Of God. It's a sensuous experience. For dessert, I got the chocolate mousse, and the homie got the First Amendment Lemon Pound Cake, which Lance McWhorter came up with in honor of Afroman winning his case against "The Man." As if I needed anymore reason to love him. The chocolate mousse, I'm afraid I could eat this by the tub. Like, I brought home half my steak and fries I was so full. Wouldn't have even thought about dessert had I been anywhere else. I damn near licked the bowl clean at the table like a dog. Just embarrassing. That glob of white stuff, are super cheesy grits. I'll post some pics of food we got to see as it was prepared later, but, I will say, yes, it was delicious. Especially on the fries. Honestly, I think I can make a meal of the eggs and tartare alone. And Bunny's Fire Of God. Absolutely stellar meal. But more than that. It's an experience. One I highly recommend. I'd give it a scale rating, but there's no scale for this. Not in these parts. This place is in a class all it's own. It's another beautiful day, East Texas. I hope you're enjoying it. #ztfu #sabaileyproject #iloveyouetx #writerfoodiegunguy #foodiesofetx #hippiebarbarian #foodiesofdallas #foodiesofig #easttexas #tylertx

We are planning to move to Tyler in a month and came this weekend to get a feel of the…read morecity/potential favorite restaurants. This has been one of our favorites so far! It is in a corner lot with a humble interior and exterior. Despite being humble I can tell they spent a great deal on the details to make this place shine. The host and serve were kind and informative. I have a bias for open concept kitchen and it was nice to see the team work on our meal. The porter house was amazing! Nice and crispy with just the right amount of fat. The hush puppies were light and flavorful. We are excited to come back!

This place is on point! My husband got the Sriracha Ribs and I enjoyed the Fish Tacos! Everything…read morewas delicious! It is not often that we find a place with nice ambiance, GREAT service and well seasoned food served up with a smile; all obviously overseen by good management. We plan to return!

We went here for dinner on a Saturday night. It has a very eclectic menu so each person could find…read moresomething they liked. The restaurant has a casual vibe. Our server, Joshua, was friendly and efficient. The wife and I each had a beer to start and there are a good number of options on tap. For entrees, the kid had burger from the kid's menu and liked it. The wife had the pot roast and loved it. The meat was very tender and the gravy was very flavorful. She also liked the mashed potatoes. I had grilled chicken tacos, three to an order. They were ok. I did not taste much grilling. And whoever assembled them likes aioli (mayo based sauce) a lot more than I do. The elote also had way too much mayo for my taste. Overall, it was good, but not great, experience.

My husband and I went to III Palms for dinner to celebrate our Anniversary. We hadn't been and…read morewanted to try somewhere new. The ambiance is very nice and Hailey was great. I ordered the special that was a filet with shrimp, asparagus, and potatoes. Mine was very good but the asparagus didn't have any flavor. The downside of the evening was my husband's New York Prime Strip. Very thin and not that great tasting for the price and for a upscale restaurant. I am not going to mention the name of steak house but he mentioned he had a better steak from a local chain steakhouse. Wished I had taken a photo cause I too was surprised how thin the steak was. Normally a New York Strip is thicker than that. I would go back, I will just have to convince my husband cause I am not sure he would.

Best bartenders in Tyler, hands down! Bryce is always on top of his game, and the food has never…read moredisappointed. You won't find better service, nor a better Happy Hour in east Texas. Our go to "date night" for the Mrs. and I.

My sweetheart and I had the chicken croissant and Italian meatballs. She had the croissant and she…read moreloved it, I had the meatballs and they were awesome. As a side note the service was awesome also. I'm a disabled veteran and they do take military discount.

In Tyler, Texas, the options for a decent but affordable dinner seem to fall into the hands of the…read morechains. There's plenty of nice local establishments, but some can be pricey and some are just more casual than you want. Scott Williams has perfected the restaurants of Tyler that are balanced between affordable and still quite nice. He got his toes in the water with FDs, before expanding into Javi's, Twelve, and now the fanciest of them all in III Palms. I thought of all those options, Twelve would be the most unique and tasty for my girlfriend and I. We went in an hour before they closed on a Sunday and were seated immediately. We weren't too hungry so we didn't expect to be there past their closing time, and we were ready to go. Our waiter was quick and attentive, bringing us water and helping us decide on drinks from the bar and our order. He also showed us their insane over-the-top whiskey menu. If you like whiskey, give Twelve a shot I guess. To order, I just got their 'Osaka Style' Pressed Roll while my girlfriend got a Sushi Bowl Salad. We got Sweet Potato Fries to share. As for drinks, I started with their Monkey See, Monkey Do, an impressive and firm beverage, while my girlfriend ordered their Destin Dream, a fun Pina Colada-like drink. It wasn't long before our food came out. The sushi was beautifully plated with some wasabi and pickled ginger on the side. I destroyed all the rolls. They were all very fresh and very high quality, which was remarkable for their $13.50 price tag. My girlfriend's sushi bowl looked insane. She ate most of it, but I filled the gaps and devoured the rest of it. The sweet potato fries were crispy and heavenly like all sweet potato fries usually are. I felt adventurous and I got a second drink of their Rose Garden, which was simple but flavorful. Compared to FDs, the menu might be a little more sea-inspired and more adventurous, but I think it leads to better, more unique food, especially with offerings like Oyster Rockefeller and a sushi bar. I also know Twelve does a great brunch as well, so keep that on your radar. Ultimately, as the bill came, the price was very manageable even with the alcohol. It's nice that you don't fully have to break the bank to have a nice meal in Tyler thanks to places like Twelve. I rate it a 12/10. Get it? hahahaha... RIYL: A slightly adventurous, but affordable night out.

The food here is consistently good. The salad/charcuterie bar is always so fresh with so much to…read morechoose from. Tonight our server, Carlos, was outstanding! So friendly and attentive. I also have to call out the manager, Rodney. He was so hands on and taking care of EVERYthing in the restaurant. I've never seen a manager so involved. He too was so friendly and accommodating. In 6 years living in Tyler, I've never been treated so well or had a better experience. Thank you for the amazing hospitality and the perfect dinner. Highly recommend! Five stars!

It is decorated lovely and feels fancy... a great place for an anniversary or special occasion…read more The chilled salad bar is extensive, the food delicious and high-quality. The hot side dishes were good. We were told meats are served medium-rare, which we prefer. We tried 6 different meats and only 2 were medium-rare. The rest was overcooked. I expected better, given how expensive it is and what we were promised. Next time we will have an earlier reservation and see if that makes a difference. I do like that you can basically eat as much as you want. Staff was friendly and professional. Our table was against the wine room glass wall. Boxes of wine inventory were pushed against the glass, which our table was right beside. It was a little tacky to eat beside boxes honestly. They should store the boxes behind the wine display, not in front of it. I would go one more time closer to when they open. If the meats are still overcooked, I won't be returning.