Stopped for dinner while traveling…read more I had the grilled shrimp with baked sweet potato and grilled green beans My company all chose steaks They were all happy as well. Great service NOT Brittany was a Great server!!!!! We would return

Services, best steak in Longview, fun crowd, live music and have always loved the easy going…read moreatmosphere

This is the second time I have been here. We stopped here for work once for lunch and once for…read moredinner. Great little sports bar atmosphere and fast waitstaff. Had the pork chops the first time and have been thinking about them since then! The second time I had the honey chicken sandwich which is absolutely massive and very juicy and tasty!

Was in Longview on business and stopped by Judds as it was touted as a local steakhouse and I…read morewanted to try a Texas steakhouse dinner. I sat at the bar, which was fine...nothing fancy, had a Caesar salad, which was 'blah' and ordered a filet mignon with a side of veggies. Filet was cooked perfectly and just how I ordered (rare) but it lacked flavor and was underwhelming to say the least. Fortunately the veggies were also lacking as it'd be a HUGE disappointment had the veggies outperformed the steak in an establishment noted for steaks. Hopefully it was just an off night...probably wouldn't go back either way as it doesn't have the steakhouse vibe I was after.

Last minute in Kilgore TX before heading back home, we made the smartest decision to try the famous…read moresteak in JR. Best steak ever! Excellent service, amazing interior design with exceptional hospitality and even romantic view of the lit derricks

I've been to Jack Ryan's 5 times over the years and this was my favorite spot for fine dining in…read moreEast TX. The service was always great, the food was top notch and the drinks were fantastic. Kilgore and Longview in general just do not have much fine dining. Jack Ryan's was the diamond in the rough. At some point in 2024, Jack Ryan's made a decision to close doors to the general public (outside of private events). My partner and I were crushed as this one of our first picks when it came to going out. In late 2024, they decided to revert their decision and re-open to the public. We were elated. I came here on NYE with my fiance. The hostess working here at the time had a terrible attitude. Our server was mediocre. The food was good - but we could tell it was a different vibe from before. With it being a holiday - we assumed that was the reason for the less than par experience. 3 weeks later, we came back with my brother from out of town. He had a refined palette - so I did what anyone would do trying to impress their brother in ETX - and took him to Jack Ryan's. I made reservations for 5 weeks in advance to be told by the same hostess from weeks before that I had no reservations and could not be seated. After some push back, we were seated near the bar area. It turns out our server was actually the solo bartender for the night. What a nightmare that was. She was absent for most of the night. Drinks were slow. She was nice and this was not her fault. Her company set her up for failure. It was very disappointing! About a week later, I called to complain to the manager, Jason. He apologized profusely and told me to give them another shot. He would make sure we were taken care. While we likely will give them one more chance - I'm pretty much done with Jack Ryan's. Their service has been terrible. The food doesnt have the same magic as before. The bathrooms weren't as clean. I would question coming here and dropping a few hundred dollars until they can get their sparkle back.

The kitchen has communication issues definitely. Ordered an entree Caesar salad with salmon,…read moredressing on the side. I was presented with two side Caesar salads, one with dressing and one without. Waited another 15 minutes and my entree salad finally arrives...with dressing...and a lot of it. 5 minutes later the correct plate gets to me, salmon is very overcooked but not sending it back. Its also salty but again ill eat it. The server Bri was serviceable and accommodating. Id say the only excellent thing here is the bread and butter The ambiance is like every tr you've been to in the past, bonus is there is zero fruit infestation at the bar, these folks are keeping it clean.

****warning **** My…read morewife and I became very ill with an intestinal issues less than an hour after eating here. What's is the odds that we both became very sick with in minutes of each other with no prior symptoms. And, it's the only place we ate at yesterday. We always share the porterhouse steak and add an extra salad and potato; have for years. Not because we are cheap, it's because we both like the porterhouse and otherwise it would be too much food for the two of us. The steak came out and it was undercooked, and they only brought 2/3 of the order. We shared the steak, mushrooms and bread, and became awfully sick an hour later. Are the internet stories true about food tampering when the kitchen is pissed at you? Was is more widespread like hygiene or food quality? Who knows, but we won't be eating here any longer. I stoped at the restroom before our 45 minute drive home and by the looks of that restroom it could have easily been a hygiene issue. I wonder how many people got sick last night after eating here or what the statistics are over a year time period. Regardless, this is our unfortunate experience after spending hard earned money at this filthy place.

One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. The service here is wonderful. Everyone was very…read morenice and treated you like family. The space is very large, open, well lit, and clean. When you walk in, you see the bakery, which is huge and has a lot of selections. There is a separate line for ordering food that was pretty long, but didn't take a lot of time to get to the front. Ordered the cheeseburger with a side of fries and drink. The burger itself was very juicy and was a very good portion. The buns were very soft and fresh. The fries were amazing. Very big and fresh. The topping bar was self serve, which was really nice. Are they in the mail? I decided to look at the bakery and went with the lemon pie. It was absolute perfection. I love lemon pies, and this was one of my favorites I've ever had. Just the right amount of sweetness, and the lemon was very prominent with each bite. Lots of holiday themed and fall themed cookies, cakes, and other pastries. I wish I could have tried everything. Overall, this place is a 10 out of 10. Please try to stop by if you're in the area!

What a fantastic restaurant! Affordable, fast service, warm, and tasty food. You order at the…read morecounter, and the employees are so sweet! They have a large selection of burgers, as well as raw meats and baked goods (from cookies to full sized cakes!). I ordered the turkey burger with a side of fries and a drink. The turkey burger was HUGE and not overly seasoned. The toppings bar was super clean and organized, and so many toppings to choose from! I liked how I can control how much of each topping I put on the burger. I absolutely loved the fries- I could tell they were super fresh. They were huge, and I liked how they weren't drowned in salt. Honestly, some of the best fries I have ever tried in my life!! The ambiance is so cozy! Tons of tables and booths. It was packed on a Sunday during the lunch time, but it was still manageable to find a table! 10/10 place for burgers in my opinion, and I can't wait to come back!

The steaks and brussels sprouts are delicious and they serve michelobe ultra 0.0, which I can't…read morefind in other restaurants.

I get it that it's the holiday season and it's a Saturday night, but I identified myself when I…read moremade the reservation as Landry's member and I specifically said no table by the bathroom or the kitchen and somewhere quiet and they seated us in the bar by the kitchen. Then when we went back up to be seated they stuck us by a party of 15 or 20 people. Several smaller tables and booths open throughout the restaurant but they want to seat us in the bar or next to a large party; after requesting a quiet place. The hostesses just had a bad attitude. When I am going to spend 100.00 on eating out and being a Landry member for years, I am going to request what a want and if your attitude or capabilities can't meet my needs or expectations I'll share my money with another establishment. We have choices where we spend our money and being a Landry's member for 15 years I'm really disappointed and we will choose other places.

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!

This is a solid 1 star review. The place was empty except…read morefor a table of two (should have been an obvious sighn). Server was nice but very timid. Was not impressed that I couldn't get what I wanted. I wanted the Mac & cheese balls - they were out and I got a explanation of how its a specific cheese thats used and is hard to find so they never have it to make them - ok take it off the menu if she never has it to serve. Disappointed. Next I wanted a cup of chicken gumbo. Server tells me "she hasn't told me if shes made it or not"...im sorry what? (As someone who served/bartended for 20 years, you always know what's available at the start of your shift). So now being very disappointed again, I settled with the Philly Cheese steak and fried pickles. My son ordered the wings and fried rice. My husband and daughter were going to split the seafood boil and we got her the chicken tenders with fries as a back up because shes been begging for a seafood boil and we wanted to treat her to one after her school musical. Let's cut to the food - mind you, nothing came out at the same time. It took far too long for the fried pickles to come out. They were VERY salty and extremely crunchy. (Over cooked). A good 15 minutes later came out the oysters for my husband. He liked them - nothing special. My sons rice was next, a good 20 minutes after the pickles. This was probably hands down the best thing they have on the menu! Then came his wings - he said they were good. They were definitely drowning in a hot sauce bath. Next thing to come out was my daughter's chicken strips with fries. She said it was ok. She only ate 1 chicken strip and a few fries. (She wanted the seafood boil!) Then came out the seafood boil. The #3 on the menu. Hubby pulled some crab out for our 8yo daughter to have the first bite. She chewed once and spot it out because her mouth was on fire. This led to tears of it being toooo spicy! Hubby took 2 bites and the same thing. He spit it out because it was too spicy. Extremely disappointed at this point. Then came my sandwich. Something simple, right? Nope, not for this place. Burnt bread - too hard to bite into. The sandwich was dry AF and the meat was over cooked. I had one bite and Hubby took one bite. We were not impressed by anything here. The server came to ask me about the food when I was going up to get our bill and pay. I told him it wasnt great and the seafood was too spicy. He stated he told the cook to not make it spicy since a kid would be eating it. I said "it was fu@!ing covered in seasoning". ((OH we were also sitting outside so the lighting wasnt tooo great)). So then, the cook/owner whatever lady asked me about it and I told her how it was. She said "I can rinse it off in the pot", I told her it was fine, we were done. She basically told me she didnt season it much and its how it is. Well, bish, yoir cooking is trash. And to top it, the other couple in there said and I quote "bro, can we get 2 waters? This is too spicy"....sooooooo shes over seasoning her chit, and over cooking easy stuff. My advice to the cook, maybe you should listen to the customers. We spent almost $130 on food plus $25 tip to the serve. He told me he couldn't do anything other than take the drinks off the bill. (Insert eye roll)... it wasnt about the money or getting anything for free. Its the cook/owner taking accountability and maybe just MAYBE apologize that you did in fact, over season the chit out of the food! Zero stars. Sadly I had to put one star to do this. Will not return or recommend to anyone. Good luck keeping that place open when you dont serve everything onto the menu, over season and have an empty restaurant at dinner time on top of having slow cook times. Also, all the food should go out at the same time.

Got rice with chicken. Rice was undercooked a few minutes. Not enjoyable at all. I had added…read morechicken but not much flavor and offset by hard rice. Nasty, threw most of it away. Wife got surf and turf. Two shrimps, middle of the road. Two onion rings, small and floppy. Burger was like a frozen party and only half seasoned. Overall, garbage foe the price. If I paid three dollars, I wouldn't complain!

Amanda F was a phenomenal server. We had brunch and every bit of our food was absolutely…read moredelicious. Our new favorite brunch spot.

So far, in the brunch menu, we've tried the Good Morning Burger and the Punjabi Benedict. I grew…read moreup behind the pine curtain and was suspicious of the curry hollandaise but oh, my, stars. It was SOOOO good. We've never had a bad meal here!

Touristy and bland. I kept waiting for flavor to come and it never came. I had the turkey…read more(flavorless) ham (flavorless) and brisket (the only thing that had flavor) and tasteless mashed potatoes (they don't serve gravy) The cornbread was generic and dry. Honestly without floating everything in bbq sauce it was pretty much elementary cafeteria style. If it hadn't been for the EV charger we wouldn't have stopped. And that was 3x the amount of other chargers

Ordered brisket meal. Meat was perfect and the roll and sides were as good as I hoped for. Will…read moredefinitely be back.