We had the most wonderful experience having dinner at Prime 102…read more We came for my boyfriend's dinner and the service was incredible. Super attentive and helpful with menu suggestions. We also received a complimentary dessert for his birthday. The building is beautiful with old historical items around the lobby/bathroom area. We would definitely dine here again when in the area.

We're from New Orleans and dine regularly at the top restaurants there. So we're familiar with…read moregreat food and great service. Our experience at Prime 102 was comparable to the best steakhouses in New Orleans. The food was great and the service was truly exceptional. We were a party of 7, so we had the opportunity to explore a number of the menu items. The jumbo lump crab cakes, the tuna tartare, the loaded potato casserole, and the lobster Mac and cheese were excellent. One might not think Brussels sprouts would be special, but these were unlike any I've ever had. They were definitely a surprising highlight of the meal and a must have for future dinners. The rib eye and filets were all delicious, perfectly cooked to the requested temperature. The servings of the chocolate cake and the butter cake are large enough to share. Both were delicious. But if I had to pick just one, I'd give the nod to the butter cake as it is a unique taste experience. In addition to the great food, our waiter, Matt R, was outstanding. He was attentive to our needs and pacing of the meal. His advice and descriptions of dishes, when asked, were spot on and very helpful. His attentiveness contributed to an overall exceptional experience. Although it has no effect on the food and the service, the original art deco decor makes for an interesting, special setting. I should also add that the prices were reasonable for the quality of the food and service. I can't say that Prime 102 is the best restaurant in Tyler, but only because we haven't been to any other high end restaurant there. But it's hard to imagine any better. If it were in New Orleans, it would be in our regular dining rotation. We're planning to visit family in Tyler annually. And dinner at Prime 102 will be a mandatory event.

Easily one of the best restaurants in East Texas I highly…read morerecommend you try the Spinach dip chicken pasta! Ambiance is nice Service is great

Great facility. Very good service. Extensive menu with a wide range of prices. Love the snapper…read more Grilled shrimp is great. Good place for groups.

The Dobbs Diablo Steak Fries were on a specialty menu, and the dish was AMAZING!…read more The fried green tomatoes were forgettable. The tomatoes slices were small and thin, and the pimento cheese a bit overpowering. Our waiter, Thomas, was excellent, couldn't have asked for more. Friendly and admirably attentive.

I'm reviewing this spot while I'm here. Ambience is a beautiful casual feel. It wasn't packed when…read moreI got here. I sat at the bar and had the best service. I ordered the skirt steak with rice and queso . It comes with tortillas on the side so you can make tacos if you like. All of the food is super tasty and fresh ! The steak was cooked to perfection. Great flavor in the rice and great queso. I also had an old fashioned and it was very good! Nice gem I had no idea about.

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

I visited Dakotas Steakhouse and tried the steak and shrimp. Everything was really good and I will…read moredefinitely be back. The customer service was great and the crowd added to a fun and lively atmosphere. Overall it was a great experience.

We are regulars at the Country Meat Market, not just because of the quality of their meats (which…read moreis outstanding!) but also the family values, the service, and the precious people here. They butcher your chops and steaks to order, exactly like you want them, and more importantly, they treat you like family. A local treasure!

We love this place! There meat is quality cut meats, their eggs are farm fresh and their food is…read moredelicious They also have wonderful customer service, they greet you as you come in the door and are supppperrrrr attentive and answer any of your questions. The place is small, but it's also very clean every time I go in.

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.

Was here on a work trip last weekend and stayed at a hotel literally right next to this place so…read morethe location was perfect in terms of walking distance. THIS PLACE WAS GREAT! I had the same meal 2 nights in a row- chicken strips meal with 2 sides. Big portions, too much for my little stomach but it was great. Second night came here with 3 coworkers and EVERYONE's meal lodes amazing and huge portions. House margaritas were like fish bowls! Super friendly staff...you should visit if you're looking for comfort atmosphere, great value and a fulfilling supper!

Tried Aspen Creek and got the meatloaf with mashed potatoes. It was really good with a lot of…read moreflavor though a little spicy. The customer service was great and the atmosphere made it an enjoyable place to sit and eat. Definitely a solid spot to check out.

The food, service, and atmosphere all exceeded my expectations. Their seafood was the real standout.read more

A little pre Valentine dinner at III Palms was just right…read more We made reservations for earlier in the evening and glad we did. The service could not have been better! Caleb was just the Best! He not only took care of our needs, but had a Great attitude. Our meal: Braised Short Rib Mashed potatoes Brussels sprouts Crab Cakes Wedge Cheesecake The food was wonderful and the serving sizes were just right. My wife and I will certainly be back, it was that good. I must mention everything was decorated so nice. Candles, flowers and music made for a special occasion. When we were leaving, the hostess gave my wife a "little gold box" of candy. Talk about putting the cherry on the top to a Great evening! Thank you III Palms.

Almost every Friday, my husband and I would come and eat after my chemo treatments. Today was my…read morefinal treatment. Alisha helped me book a large group lunch to celebrate. The check in time was adjusted multiple times because of some small complications with my treatment. They adjusted and flowed with the roller coaster. Not only was the service amazing, caring, and kind...the food was amazing. It always is so good. Thank you Twelve for sharing in our celebration and never saying "no", "sorry we can't do that ", etc.

In Tyler, Texas, the options for a decent but affordable dinner seem to fall into the hands of the…read morechains. There's plenty of nice local establishments, but some can be pricey and some are just more casual than you want. Scott Williams has perfected the restaurants of Tyler that are balanced between affordable and still quite nice. He got his toes in the water with FDs, before expanding into Javi's, Twelve, and now the fanciest of them all in III Palms. I thought of all those options, Twelve would be the most unique and tasty for my girlfriend and I. We went in an hour before they closed on a Sunday and were seated immediately. We weren't too hungry so we didn't expect to be there past their closing time, and we were ready to go. Our waiter was quick and attentive, bringing us water and helping us decide on drinks from the bar and our order. He also showed us their insane over-the-top whiskey menu. If you like whiskey, give Twelve a shot I guess. To order, I just got their 'Osaka Style' Pressed Roll while my girlfriend got a Sushi Bowl Salad. We got Sweet Potato Fries to share. As for drinks, I started with their Monkey See, Monkey Do, an impressive and firm beverage, while my girlfriend ordered their Destin Dream, a fun Pina Colada-like drink. It wasn't long before our food came out. The sushi was beautifully plated with some wasabi and pickled ginger on the side. I destroyed all the rolls. They were all very fresh and very high quality, which was remarkable for their $13.50 price tag. My girlfriend's sushi bowl looked insane. She ate most of it, but I filled the gaps and devoured the rest of it. The sweet potato fries were crispy and heavenly like all sweet potato fries usually are. I felt adventurous and I got a second drink of their Rose Garden, which was simple but flavorful. Compared to FDs, the menu might be a little more sea-inspired and more adventurous, but I think it leads to better, more unique food, especially with offerings like Oyster Rockefeller and a sushi bar. I also know Twelve does a great brunch as well, so keep that on your radar. Ultimately, as the bill came, the price was very manageable even with the alcohol. It's nice that you don't fully have to break the bank to have a nice meal in Tyler thanks to places like Twelve. I rate it a 12/10. Get it? hahahaha... RIYL: A slightly adventurous, but affordable night out.

Very nice atmosphere. Service was excellent…read more Thanksgiving day, 2025. We ate the salad bar and hot buffet food. The food was great! Price was around $30 pp

"EVERYTHING IS RAW INSIDE" .... for those that want to read the full story, here it is. My wife…read moreand I spent a weekend in Tyler and decided to give Texas de Brazil a try. Not a great experience and certainly not for the cost. Pro's- Great location, plenty of parking, had a reservation and got right in. Seating placement was good. Nice atmosphere and wait staff were friendly. Salad Bar was fantastic. After reading the reviews we noted a lot of complaints of undercooked meat, so we were ready to avoid that. When asked by our waitress how we liked our meats we both said medium to well done in the hopes of ending up somewhere other than underdone. Nope, that didn't work. Con's- first three meats we tried were almost raw beneath the beautiful outside appearance. Forth piece of meat was the opposite, we could hardly cut it with a knife and to this day I cannot identify it. It was akin to a meatball made of shoe leather. I thought I'd try the big dinosaur sized ribs. I got a big, beautiful slice right off the top...all fat. Lastly, the sausage... it's nearly impossible to mess up a sausage link. They were the saving grace of the meal! I ended up filling up on sausages. In the end, we decided the cost didn't reflect the quality of food. Not likely to return.