I eat here every summer when I come to town. I have yet to have a bad dish. John Paul and the…read moreentire staff are amazing.

This is the true definition of "hole in the wall". A neighborhood restaurant that everyone knows…read moreabout. They have THE BEST DESSERTS My friend got a lunch plate. I only wanted the German Chocolate Cake. It is just like my mom's homemade cake. There were lots of food choices if you love comfort food. The staff was very nice and attentive. The owner came out to speak to us. Don't let the outside fool you. Stop by and try it. This may be the best meal you've ever eaten.

Awesome experience at Jammin J's! Prince Hall Shriners convention in town and James did not…read moredisappoint! From the catfish to the fried pork chop to the fried pork ribs! The owner James took real good care of us! That neck bone did it all! Thank you sir! We will definitely be back! BTW! The fried green tomatoes didn't miss! Unfortunately we ate too fast to get pictures of anything but the FGT.

My updated review. Now that the restaurant has been here a while, the food quality has gone way…read moredown. It's a shame that they don't keep the quality of the food like they used to have in the past. I really really try to support local restaurants everywhere I Go but I honestly cannot support this restaurant anymore.

I feel like I have to give this place 5 stars. The food is 4 to 4.5 (so far) but the fact that it's…read moretiny, local, family run, everything made from scratch just pushes it up that extra notch. Chicken fried chicken was juicy and properly seasoned and the best we'd ever had. Ditto for the green beans and the okra. She wouldn't tell us what she puts in the green beans, but it's some combination of bacon grease and magic, I swear. The okra was fresh cut, fresh battered, fresh fried, unlike every other place I get it where you can tell it's out of a bag. Hot water cornbread was ah-mazing. I only wish I had honey to slather on it along with the butter. White gravy was fantastic, with just a hint of sweetness we couldn't quite put our finger on. Chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes were delicious, but also the only things I can say were on par with some of our other favorites. Prices are extremely reasonable. And the service is as down home and personal as you would expect at a place like Sylvia Mae's. But don't expect quick delivery of your food. Everything is made to order and it takes time, so settle in and be patient. We will definitely return here as often as we can when we are in the area.

Occasionally you stumble upon something truly special. This unassuming small business is exactly…read morewhat you want it to be. It is a meeting place, a comfort zone, a haven of good nature and community. The food is simple and good. The person providing the food is honest and real. This establishment is a lifeline of stability in an otherwise downtrodden neighborhood. THIS is the reason we have yelp...to discover and highlight businesses that actually deserve recognition. Sylvia Mae's is all of these things and more. Go visit...manage expectations and enjoy the moment. There aren't many places like this left.

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!

My partner and I found ourselves in Tyler for the day and wanted to give Culture a try. We were…read morebummed to hear there was no availability all day. Turns out we could sit outside, which was great. PARKING: Available on the square for free. SERVICE: Our waiter was pretty absent most of the night. There was another one who came and helped that was much better. Part of why this was 4 stars. Food was very slow as well. FOOD: The appetizers were divine. We tried the deviled eggs and hush puppies and were not disappointed. The entrees however - the oxtail pasta and redfish (both recommended by waiter) - were complete misses. The pasta tasted undercooked and it was very chewy. The redfish was fishy and unfortunately fried. The death by chocolate cake was yummy. DRINKS: We split a bottle of wine and enjoyed that. Cocktails were good, not great. PRICE: A little on the high end ($230 before tip), but not bad. AMBIANCE: The inside was very pleasant and romantic. The kitchen was wide open, so you could watch the chefs do their thing. The outside was not as nice, but allowed you to people watch and see the sunset. OVERALL: I was a fan of Culture ETX. Everything but the entrees and our waiter was exceptional. TIP: Make reservations. They also have a speakeasy in the back that was very fun. Definitely worth visiting after your meal.

First time here and I have to say I'm VERY impressed. The staff is so friendly and the food is…read moreamazing! First, the service: I am allergic to shelled fish and let the server know. The manager personally came over to ask about my allergy and to assure me they had gone as far as making a new breading mixture for my entree to avoid cross-contamination. Talk about going the extra mile!! Very impressed with the quality of service and our server Kevin did a fantastic job of taking care of us! Now - the food. We had the chips, salsa and queso to start. The queso is thick, creamy and has just the right touch of spiciness. So good! The salsa is finely chopped and very flavorful. 10/10 on all of the above! Everything fried was delicious!! The seasoning in the breading was good and the sides were a good quantity and also very good. But - the desserts...YUM!! We got the chocolate cake which was so fluffy and coated in chocolate that melted in our mouths. The key lime pie was equally high on the yum factor! Don't skip dessert here!! Can't wait to go back and try more menu items. I'm quite sure everything they make will be worth the trip! Thank you for an amazing experience!!

'Twas the night before Thanksgiving and were at our relatives in Tyler and they suggested Clear…read moreSprings for dinner. Decor is Old West and lots of room. I ordered grilled salmon and my wife ordered fried catfish. Service was prompt and food was plentiful. My salmon had a cilantro cream sauce that was lightly seasoned and complemented my generous portion of salmon. It was accompanied by some nicely cooked rice and green beans and two hush puppies. My wife enjoyed her generous portion of fried catfish and coleslaw and ate a little of her fries and pinto beans. She said the fries and beans were fine but she was full from all of the catfish. Overall, it was a tasty meal but y'all better be hungry because you're gonna get plenty of eat here. Come check em out!

This was my first visit here. What a great experience. The staff are just the best…read more The food? Everything I had was delicious. But, you must try the greens! I think these may be the best I've ever had. Great job guys. I can't wait to visit again.

The Best Soul Food In Town. Try EveryThing On The Menu, You Will "NOT" Be Disappointed. The…read morePortions Are Big And The Service is Very Friendly!!!!

Awesome food and great customer service 3/13/26 I'll eat…read morethere every chance I can. You can not ask for any place better. All there food is delicious. Carol Sipes

We were passing through and found this gem! You feel Like…read moreyou're walking in somebody's momma's house who is getting down in the kitchen! The smothered pork chops literally fell off the bone. The friend chicken was so crispy and flavorful and the sides were AMAZING! The mac and cheese was definitely made with a roux, the potato casserole was heavenly, the candied yams were not overly sweet, and the cabbage was my favorite! I was pleasantly surprised to learn that all plates come with cornbread and dressing, which were divine! The restaurant was very clean. It's set up cafeteria style. There was a long line, but the staff runs an assembly line like a well oiled machine. You will not be waiting long and you'll absolutely understand why there is a line when you taste the food. The staff were very friendly. We'll be back every time we pass through!

My wife and I spent a weekend in Huntington Texas, the 4 hour drive back was clearly to much for us…read moreand we had to stop and eat. I literally just chose the Apple map option to add a stop and this was the closest place en route. God clearly was looking down on us at that time. Today was the first day to reopen the dining rooms and oh my god. Black owned, soul food, southern food, straight glee in my mouth the entire meal. I got the Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, and MacNCheese. Wife got the Smother Porkchops, Yams, and Green Beans. Plates were cleaned.

Well presented delicious meals!! Recommended by a friend…read more She and her granddaughter LOVE dining at Potpourri House. I feel in love with the crepes. Great customer service as well!

Food is GREAT other than my waitress dropping my straw on the floor and then continued to put it on…read morethe table for me to use... nasty. And also the amount of gnats in the food area I had a pickle on my plate with a bug on it.

Derived was extremely slow. Only 2 other tables and they…read morealready had their food. My wife and I ordered and more than 30 minutes later, we finally received our food. Shrimp were bland...no seasoning not even salt! The burger was okay and the fries catfish were okay. The Mac and cheese was below par. The banana pudding was good but was $5.20 for a small styrofoam cup probably 1/2 cup. Definitely overpriced.

I have never in my life had soul food that didn't have any flavor whatsoever! If I ever visit…read moreLongview again I'm pretty sure it would drive by and throw rocks at the business. Total waste of money!!!