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.

Edgar took care of me and my friends Friday afternoon and gave us exceptional service! He was super…read morefriendly, attentive, and gave us some great recommendations. He made sure we had everything we needed and really made our experience that much better. We'll definitely be back and asking for Edgar again!

We had an impromptu Saturday birthday luncheon here for 17 people ranging in age from 9 to 90. And…read morewow, they rose to the challenge! They found seating for our large group, and we had one of the most attentive, personable, and organized servers I've ever experienced. I wish I had gotten his name because he deserves all the recognition. We had four generations of family represented, and somehow he kept everyone's drink orders, straight, even the refills. He made sure every order was correct despite special requests and substitutions. He timed the appetizers and entrées perfectly, so no one was awkwardly waiting for their food, and he split all of our checks quickly and accurately. On top of all that, he managed to make friendly conversation and kept everyone in a celebratory mood the entire time. He was genuinely impressive. The food was just as enjoyable, the menu offered a variety so everyone found something they were excited to order. I had the cedar planked salmon with the most delicious bourbon glaze. We also shared the deviled eggs and the chips and dip which were both good. Even the chicken tenders got rave reviews from the young ones. We couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate PawPaws 90th birthday. Great food, exceptional service, and a wonderful experience for the entire family.

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.

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!

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

Absolutely wonderful! I can't express the amount of knowledge I learned when I came in here. Spent…read moreONLY $200 and received GREAT customer service, quality meats, organic eggs, veggies and pure ambience. I cannot believe I waited so long to visit this Market! The owner respects law enforcement and feeds them for free while in uniform! Pure American Culture!

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!

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

The food may be the selling point, but the service and attitude left a lot to be desired. I never…read moreread restaurant reviews before I've had the opportunity to dine there. I like to have an open mind and for my own opinion on what I've experienced. Unfortunately, my experience here was overshadowed (seems like many other customers have had the same problems) by poor service, loud music, and an owner (just reading his replies on yelp tells a lot about his character) who cames across as rude, dismissive, and very assumptive. Instead of making customers feel welcome, the interaction felt more like we were an inconvenience. Good customer service should be part of the experience, regardless of how well-known the restaurant or owner thinks they are. And apparently, the owner's biggest flex is having appeared on Food Network's Chopped. That accomplishment gets mentioned enough that you would think it was the restaurant's entire identity. From what I understand, he made it to the finale but finished second. Whatever the exact spin, being on Chopped shouldn't be an excuse for treating customers poorly. A restaurant should create an atmosphere where people can actually enjoy their meal and talk without having to compete with the speakers. At the end of the day, bragging rights and television appearances don't replace good service, respect, and hospitality. I came in expecting a good dining experience and left feeling like the attitude was more memorable than the food.

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.

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.

Waiter was great, 30 minute wait for first martini, 30 minute wait for second martini, and weak…read moremartinis. The manager apologized and said he would make it right--NOT! We do enjoy sitting on the patio. The steaks were good and the creamed corn was awesome.

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.

I love Twelve. They have such a diverse menu and wonderful servers. I appreciate the fact that the…read moremusic is not too loud and it also provides a nice ambiance along with the low lighting. They have excellent sweet tea. The best brunch in Tyler. And all around good vibes. If you're planning to come during brunch it's best to reserve a table online. A few favorites are biscuit bites, hanging bacon, chimichurri roll, Thai steak and noodle salad, and filet medallions.

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.