We live in East Texas, where there are plenty of restaurants to choose from, and we've eaten at…read moremost of the local spots and many in the surrounding towns. My husband challenged me to find somewhere new, and Yelp led us to Fat Boyzzz in Longview, TX. I'll be honest--I'm not usually a soul food fan, so I wasn't especially excited about trying it. But my husband had been craving some good soul food for a while, so we decided to give it a shot. The restaurant had excellent ratings and reviews, but I was still a little skeptical. When we arrived, the place was packed, which is usually a good sign. Thankfully, we were seated right away. Our waitress let us know upfront that there would be about a 30-minute wait for the food. Our first interaction with her was a little rough--she seemed stressed and was somewhat abrupt while taking our order. My husband was initially put off, but he was determined to get his soul food fix. Now, whenever I see grilled liver and onions with brown gravy on a menu, that's what I'm ordering. I'm a Luby's girl through and through, and until today, I would've said nobody does liver and onions better than Luby's. Fat Boyzzz changed my mind. The liver was sliced a little thinner and wasn't quite as tender, but the flavor more than made up for it. Every bite was absolutely delicious. And that's not even the best part. The mashed potatoes and brown gravy were phenomenal--rich, flavorful, and pure comfort food. My husband ordered the fried pork chops with mashed potatoes and cream gravy. The entire meal, all he could talk about was those mashed potatoes. Between bites, he'd keep saying, "These mashed potatoes are AWESOME! This gravy tastes just like my Naw-Naw's gravy!" My husband is a big, burly guy with a deep voice, and hearing him repeatedly praise the food while happily devouring his plate was entertaining all by itself. This was truly food for the soul. We left full, happy, and completely comforted by a fantastic meal. Fat Boyzzz has definitely earned repeat customers in us, and we'll absolutely be back. Highly recommended!

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

Well we ate here the next night and just as great again w the fried asparagus, crab cake and fried…read moreshrimp! All excellent and then a topper of Creme Brulee' which was done exactly right! Not undercooked and not overcooked but just perfect! The owner Allan runs a tight ship and is really on top of everything! Thnx Allan, Chef and Mrs Dion! What a great place!

Great atmosphere and historic feel to the restaurant. Menu prices are pretty high but the food and…read moreservice was excellent. Parking was plentiful and close by. Had a choice of the bar or dining room and chose the dining room. Ordered a side salad and shrimp scampi. The wait for food was average even though there wasn't many customers. The food arrived and while it was very flavorful - the scamp had way too much paprika for me. Overall it was a good experience. The waitress was very attentive and helpful.

WOW What a gem on…read morethe bayou Hush puppies like churros Fries gator was fantastic Anita Andy Gator beer wonderful We shared The big cypress Catfish over rice with crawfish Étouffée DAMN GINA!!! So good Service was great Ambiance was stunning On the water Best meal/experience we've had here all weekend We ate outside and they had heaters over the tables Wow They were great Menu was awesome Burgers we saw where beautiful I highly recommend this joint ! You gotta eat dat!!!

Had lunch there on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Ordered our favorite (catfish) and it did not…read moredisappoint! It was hot and crispy Coupled with the jalapeño hush puppies , fries and slaw, we were stuffed. Service was great snd wait time was minimal. Didn't take any food photos as we just dug right in, but we did order blueberry cheesecake for dessert. See photo. We will definitely return. Worth the one hour drive.

It was so good! The Ruben was amazing... the charcuterie board was also amazing!! Don't like beer…read moreat all but the amaretto hard seltzer was excellent!!

Really great service and wonderful kind of quirky atmosphere with pictures of Lincoln drinking…read morebeer. The hamburger and fries were fresh and very tasty. There was a live musician and plenty of people talking in what could be described as a somewhat casual upscale comfortable restaurant with brewery.

Hands down the best meal we've had in Jefferson! We considered it last night for our anniversary…read morebut a tour operated gave a mediocre opinion of it so we took his advice to go elsewhere. Tonight was the night we made it instead and found it to be the best thing we've had this entire trip. Both our meals were amazing and the cocktails were spectacular.

We had a nice little weekend getaway in Jefferson and this was rated as one of the best…read morerestaurants. It was a little overpriced for the quality that we got. But everything tasted pretty good. They were a little heavy with the butter so just go carefully.

We have made The Back Porch our new burger spot! I highly recommend the mushroom Swiss burger and…read moremy hubby is a fan of the chili cheese burger. Shout out to Trulie for taking good care of us!

I reached out to this business after coming across screenshots showing one of their employees using…read moreracial slurs online and provided all the information I had. I reported the issue in good faith, expecting it to be taken seriously. Instead, based on my experience, it did not appear that any meaningful action was taken. It's disappointing to see a business seemingly overlook conduct like this rather than address it appropriately. Their lack of accountability completely changed my opinion of this business, and I can't recommend supporting a company that appears to treat concerns like this so casually.

Only in Texas will you find a place that creates great barbecue and serves it up in a taco shop…read more Wright On Taco Shop is one of the few buildings in Harleton. The small place is easy to spot; It's the one with all the vehicles parked in front. It's located less than 20 minutes from Marshall, Longview, and Jefferson. Our BBQ lunch started with chips and salsa, the staple of any good taco place. The house-made chips were dusted with chili powder and the salsa was freshly made. The salsa could have had more kick. The brisket had a nice bark, was tender, and had perfect amount of smokiness. The sauce, served on the side, was a bit sweet for my taste. The chopped brisket sandwich was just that: chopped brisket. No sloppy joe mess here. It was served on a hot, toasted bun. The accompanying fries were a let down, not as fresh as everything else. Wright On is still rough around the edges. The menu is eclectic and a little confusing at first, but you can still find familiar favorites. Sodas come in a can. Ice tea and sweeteners are an afterthought. BYOB. Wright On is catching on with recent write ups in Texas Monthly and local papers. It's worth the trip!

For lunch today, I made a happy discovery on a backcountry road in the tiny town of Harleton,…read moreTexas. A friendly young couple is turning out some amazing, creative, delicious tacos in a cozy, charming venue. The theme seems to be Barbeque-Mex rather than Tex-Mex. I tried the pulled pork taco. Yummy! And the chef treated me to a sample of his pork belly, which was sublime!!! I'll be back soon!!!

Great food and service! Genuine hardworking owners!…read more Love this place! Great specials

Meat was tough to the point where I could chew it all day, rice had stone hard grains in it…read moreWon't be back