If qualifying as a speakeasy means you're hidden and hard to find then this is truly a speakeasy!…read moreThe only down side is that with the downtown revitalization there's some trash cans overflowing in the back. So enter through Heritage East Culture at ETX. Give them the password if they ask (see social media). Cozy small speakeasy. My wife ordered some kind of S'more marshmallow Old Fashioned and I had a wonderful drink as well. Worth the treat.

Found this place by accident on my travels. I'm so glad I found this place. The staff and the…read moreatmosphere was amazing. I did not try any food but from what I saw it looked just as awesome. The bar staff was extremely knowledgable and took pride in their craft drink making skills. I was quite impressed. I normally don't let bartenders pick drinks for me or surprise me but Kenzie did not disappoint. She was on point every time. I will definitely be returning next time I am in town. Well done!!!

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.

I have good news and bad news. First the good news:…read more I had one of the best eggs benedict dishes I've ever eaten: The Shrimp/Crawfish Benedict. Wow was it good. Now the bad news. We were there at 11:30am on a Saturday, and the front of house was a mess. Not enough wait staff. Dirty tables waiting to be bussed. Long wait just to get a refill of coffee. Waitperson got my wife's order wrong. Had to find someone to pay when we were ready to leave - the bartender ran my card because our waitperson was AWOL. Super cool looking place, and the kitchen seemed on point. Just need better organization up front.

Best spot to hang out with friends and make new ones Don't…read moreforget about the sandwiches Next Door Lola's definitely has some snacks

Great experience! The margaritas were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Customer service…read morewas outstanding and everyone was very friendly. Definitely coming back!

Today we have my nephew's graduation party at Javi's. Had a private room and it was wonderful…read more Our server was so attentive and did a great job! The food was wonderful. The Peruvian Shrimp tacos were delicious. I had a Javi margarita that I loved!! I would definitely come back whenever I am in Tyler.

Most disgusting kitchen in Tyler. Not sure how they are still open. NEVER under any circumstance…read moreeat their food... that is unless you want food poisoning. Happened to my family last weekend and will never return.

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.

Great experience from the moment we walked in; the ambiance looked nice, and we were greeted well…read more The service was excellent, and the food was also great, especially the salads and appetizers.

After dinner on The Square, we made a pit stop at Black Pearl, a small, narrow bar attached to…read moreRick's On the Square. We all ordered a drink. My friend and my girlfriend both ordered their espresso martini that my friend claimed was the best espresso martini in town, while I got the bartender's recommendation of the Animal Style, a pineapple and jalapeño infused tequila with strawberries, cardamom bitters, and a lemon peel garnish. Normally, I hate any drink that is spicy. I cannot stand a Bloody Mary because I don't believe drinks should be allowed to be spicy, but this one, for having jalapeño, is not spicy at all. If anything, it's slightly savory with its tropical flavor. The bartender was great. They have appetizers and tapas as well and as my girlfriend sat down, she really wanted just one of their fresh oysters. I ordered her just one to try and it was $4.25. They gave us the smallest one they could find. The tiniest oyster of all time. I guess size really didn't matter because according to her it was very good. I would go back and have a few more cocktails, but it is a nice place to hang out on the square on a Friday night. A good time to be had by all. RIYL: The finest, most $15ish cocktail you can find.

Great atmosphere and service. Great drinks! Wish it had…read moremore space but overall A+ locale.

Great food, good service, good ambiance been several times…read moreAlways great! Highly recommend!

There isn't one negative thing I can say about this wonderful place! It's clean and beautiful. The…read moreservice was excellent thanks to Dakota our server. And then there's the food! We had the spinach artichoke dip and I could have made a meal on it! Delicious. Then for my entree I had the crab tower listed under the appetizers. Delicious. I'd order it again. And I hope to go back when Dakota is working.

Balanced flavor and nutritious. It's set as my default lunch if I'm out. My favorite protein is…read morethe spicy chicken. I've tried them all. Good eats, delicious eats.

Awesome Sunday Brunch! Free Mimosas! Went here after church…read morelast Sunday, tge food was very good!

The wife won a free lunch from FM 96.1 so we were in Tyler for a meeting and decided to stop by and…read morepick up the ticket for her free lunch from Classic Rock 96.1. I was not to hot on the idea of eating at this place since bar food can be a "hit or miss" at it's best. Found the place, especially since we don't get to Tyler that often. Okay, doesn't look like a horrible place, around 3ish, I can do a late lunch, early dinner. Walk in, a couple of people in there, bartender tells us to set wherever we want to. Brings us menus, gets our drinks. The place has a Vietnamese type menu with some really good looking burger sandwiches on it too, so I'm undecided of what I want. The bartender tells us that the burgers are the choice the crowds usually. I got the Sky Burger, I think that is what it was called. Excellent burger and choice. The Chef, owner and the bartender provided excellent service. The bartender was on top of his game always checking on us to see if we needed anything and if we were satisfied. They have a little stage, not a real big place and it looks like the draw the local crowd. They give a Veteran's discount on their menu items which I always ask for and appreciate. It look's like a neighborhood gem. We'll definitely stop back in when we're back in Tyler again because I want to try their fried rice that I saw on the menu.

When you are hungry in Tyler and it is past 9pm there are limited options. Sky sounded fun with…read morepossibility of live music and the hours said they were open until 11. When we arrived there were a few open seats but they looked pretty busy. After a while someone took our drink order. I wasn't timing but it felt like a long time before I was informed my drink couldn't be made because the blender was broken . I changed my drink and it came quickly. Then we placed our food order and our server repeated it back to us (which I appreciate). We received the chicken spring rolls first, they came with two sauces. The menu said the rolls came with a peanut sauce but I didn't taste peanut in either sauce so I requested the peanut sauce. Unfortunately, i just didn't like their idea of a peanut sauce. I honestly thought it was some kind of mustard. Anyway, the rolls were fresh but the vermicelli/lettuce ratios were super-off. Also - let's get real. If a spring roll doesn't have a good dipping sauce it's not any fun! The wings had a good sauce, we ordered Korean. But they were so crispy they were hard. The chips and queso came last which was a fun order for food to come to your table. The chips were a little stale, the salsa was fresh and had a little heat! It helped liven up the queso. I was disappointed when our initial server stopped coming to our table and sat at the bar. Which left the bartender to bus all the tables, deliver drinks and food, and tend the bar, which was full the entire time we were there! The atmosphere here could be really cool, I like the idea of a place to watch a local band, and have food & drinks. This is something Tyler needs so I hate to leave this review but I won't be going back for a while.

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.