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.

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

First, great service from Benjamin ... he was on us from the start. We were there for an early…read moredinner on the recco of out freshman grand at SFS. Drink orders and dang if they didn't have a decent Hazy IPA. With 1 exception (Reuben sandwich extra sauerkraut) it was burgers all around and they were okay. No choice given on doneness so they were a bit dry but they were at least half-pounders. The onion rings were great! It's actually nice to get a burger with all the fixings ON THE SIDE so you can pick and choose what to put on.

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.

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.

We visit The Cottage every time we're in town! Delicious cocktails and a fantastic seasonal menu…read more The garden is beautiful and the staff knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Great food, service and ambiance in a cute, cozy setting. We started indoors and shifted outside…read moreas the sun went down and the staff was so gracious and accommodating!

We ended up here before we went to the local water park. We dined at a non-peak time, around…read more2:00pm. Our server Claudia was a sweetheart. Food was delivered quickly. We ordered the dip trio, Chicago dog, a plain hotdog (picky eater) and a BLT sandwich. All the food was tasty! The BLT was one of the biggest BLT's l've ever had. No shortage of bacon - I swear there was 8-10 slices of bacon on it lol! Also had the Cajun fries and the garlic parmesan fries, both yummy. Overall I would go back if we are in Nac again.

Have searched all over Nacogdoches and Lufkin for a BBQ Salad and I finally found a place to make…read moreone!! Now it's the ONLY place to get one! Thank you for making an exception to my needs and cravings of a BBQ salad!! It was amazing!!! Keep up the good work and customer satisfaction Bottlecap!!

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!

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.

Great food,especially if you are not in a hurry! Relaxing atmosphere and right in the downtown…read moreshopping area!

We found this little gem in Nacogdoches due to their Facebook posts regarding their Blueberry Bruch…read morescheduled for the Sunday after The Texas Blueberry Festival. It was SO good! They had everything blueberry and it was amazing. The brunch included a blueberry salsa that I was unsure of, so I only tried a little on the eggs-WOW! I went back for more! It was so fresh and the flavors really paired well. The service was awesome-everyone had a smile and greeting. There were a couple of people cleaning and picking up plates, making sure everyone had room and checking on things. It's such a cute place too! Exactly what I was expecting being in historic downtown! Can't wait to go back and try more of their regular menu.

Pretty mixed bag but I don't live in Nacogdoches so only passing through…read more THE DINING ROOM: When you enter it has a weird gutted aesthetic of concrete floors and a big bar to the right. The second thing I noticed was all the red chairs were disgustingly stained. Weird gross patterns. Apparently it was formerly a Chinese place so I guess they kept the dirty chairs. 1/5 THE BEER: The have a giant beer list which I presume is keeping with the Barkeeps name. We ordered 3 different drafts and they all came out flat. Not a good sign when you purport to be a beer joint. Must have kegs sitting around for a long time or they have no idea how to do a proper tap. The flattest beer I've ever had in my life. 1/5 THE FOOD: Getting to the menu it was not at all what I expected based on the name. Pho, Bahn Mi, Naan tacos, Asian bowls, Salads, Curries, they all looked amazing on the menu. Pictures on yelp also looked great. We ordered Samosas, Boudin Eggrolls, and Potstickers for appetizers and they were all delicious. Had never had Boudin Eggrolls before and they did not disappoint. I ordered the Chicken Teriyaki bowl with cucumber, avocado, lettuce, and white rice was FANTASTIC. The sauce was delicious and all of it was delicious and fresh. Would love to order this again. Everyone else enjoyed their food as well. No complaints there. 5/5 THE SERVICE: A little slow but we were a big group. 4/5 OVERALL: For the food alone I would go back again the kitchen was crushing it. I would avoid the draft beer. Wish they would update the tables and chairs. 4/5

Wow this place surprised me. This is an Asian fusion restaurant with an excellent beer selection,…read moremany from the local brewery. It was a busy and a little loud Friday night so we sat at the bar. The bartenders were so friendly, welcoming and provided great service. The chicken lettuce wraps were so yummy and crunchy. I also had a beef bulgolgi taco on naan bread. It was a nice mixture of flavors that I really enjoyed. My friend had the chicken tandoori salad with ginger miso dressing. The salad was outstanding! The icing on the cake is that this place is super affordable!