I decided to try Rusty Axe Brewing because of all of the 5 star reviews from the Yelp Reviewers! I…read morewas not disappointed! The waitress was attentive, the restaurant was clean and the food and seltzer beer was good! I shared the BBQ brisket pizza with my husband and also tried their Hard Strawberry Seltzer. The Seltzer beer was very sweet so if you like sweet drinks this may be an option for you!

Brewery # 405 I went…read moreto Rusty Axe while road tripping through Texas. I was pleasantly surprised by the revitalized look of the "Main St. area" of the town that included Rusty Axe. Rusty Axe is much larger than I expected and more of a restaurant feel to it than brewery feel. The restaurant itself is very nice. I sat at the bar and got me a flight and a pizza. I was really looking forward to trying their Dr Pepper BBQ brisket pizza but unfortunately, they were out. I ordered a Margherita instead and it was pretty good. The pizza oven (i believe wood fired) was in full view from the bar. They have about 12 beers on tap and a few seltzers. I got a coconut stout, 2 IPA's and a Kolsch. All of them were good but the Hoosier Hazy was probably my favorite. Cool place, good beer and I would definitely stop in again if I were in the area. I just hope next time they have the brisket pizza!

South First Bar & Grill is a local favorite in downtown Lufkin. This fits the local small-town…read moreneighborhood bar to a T with the tables surrounded by all the tvs and a bar area with a stage next to it to boot. The bartenders and servers know all the locals which is evident every time me and my coworkers stop in here for happy hours or for dinner. They still give us the attention we need for drink refills and food orders. For drinks, it's mainly beer although they have hard liquor available here. I always stick with Miller Lite since it's cheap and they bring it out quick. As for food, it's mainly burgers and bar eats. The appetizers such as the wings, chips n queso, fried jalapenos, and pretzel bites w/ beer cheese are our favorites. Meanwhile, they do good burgers here which are a favorite amongst the team. Each day will have food specials such as half priced appetizers and $1 wings. Check the menu out for the full details. It's a great place to watch sports and grab drinks/eats or catch live music if it's available. This is part of our rotation whenever we're in Lufkin.

It's our favorite place to hang out with friends and listen to live music. Best wings in town and…read moredrink prices are great.

We were driving back to Houston from our trip to Little Rock for a wedding. The wedding was…read moreawesome. So we pulled into a huge parking lot. Pro tip there is a huge amount of road construction around the restaurant so plan accordingly. We were greeted and sat promptly. Karen our server came and greeted us and got our drink order. I went to the restroom, it was clean but in need of a cosmetic upgrade. The restaurant itself was clean and had a Louisiana feel. My wife ordered the Salmon med rare, and she said it was excellent. I ordered the shrimp quesadillas and I was impressed by the buttered flavor of the flour tortilla that was crispy on the edges. I also was pleased with the amount of shrimp and cheese. The guacamole and the pico were fresh and tasty. For appetizers tried the Pistolette and were not overly impressed. The Boudin Balls and sauce were very good. I think they could have been a little spicier, but they were great. The bread pudding was just average in my opinion, but my wife loved it. My wife and I agreed that this will be one our go to stops when driving through Lufkin.

Came on a drive through town when it was a slower Saturday evening which made for awesome service…read moreby Madi & perfect food. Having humble & genteel personality while being a menu wizard, she made me feel right at home with her hospitality. My Oysters Royale cooked by Michael were fantastically perfect & delicious. I should've gotten the dozen instead of the 1/2. Being it's my first time, I had to make sure they were on point first & they were! I loved the charro bean side that came with rice & sausage bits topped with pico. The hush puppies are decent with some garlic butter you might want to dive into like it's the Summer Olympic swimming relays. The music and atmosphere was nice & festive. The booths are comfortable & being solo, the 2 person sized ones were perfect for me. Lufkin has a mainstay that most towns would be jealous to have. Come eat here & leave satisfied. Bring all your friends! You can't go wrong here with Tia Jaunita's. You just might want to camp out here.

Roost is an east Texas chain specializing in breakfast and specialty chicken salad. They have a…read moregreat menu of options and they serve breakfast all day. Food is made fresh and is well seasoned. They have great prices and both indoor tables, 1/2 booths, bar seating, outdoor seating, and they also do to orders. The atmosphere is casual with light music playing in the background. When you walk in you order at the roster and then choose your seat and they will bring your food to your table. Customer service was great as well!

This was our first restaurant visit since moving to Lufkin, so we were excited to try something…read morenew. We walked in during a busy breakfast rush, but there were still plenty of open tables. Once we reached the front of the line, the young lady behind the counter greeted us right away, took our order, and handed us our cups. The drink station was clean and stocked with a good selection. We grabbed a table--both the tables and floors were clean--and within about 10 minutes our food arrived. I ordered the French Toast Combo, which came with four slices of French toast, two eggs, sausage, and seasoned potatoes. The meal came out on two plates, and everything was spot on. The French toast had a perfect light crunch on the outside while staying pillowy soft inside. The scrambled eggs and sausage were solid, and the seasoned potatoes were crispy on the outside and soft inside. My wife ordered the Breakfast BLT--bacon, lettuce, tomato, fried egg, and Duke's mayo. She added a little hot sauce and absolutely loved it. Not a crumb left! She liked it so much that we also picked up a tub of their chicken salad to take home, and it was delicious later that day--no complaints at all. We'll definitely be back to Roost to try more of their menu!

What a great spot! Kilee (sorry if misspelled) our server was so nice. It's a relaxed atmosphere…read moreothers in the cafe enjoying their meals. We took recommendations from Kilee and everything was great! Got the Brisket Queso for an appetizer. Then the value meal Chicken Fried Steak with mashed potatoes and green beans. Best Chicken Fried Steak I have had in a long time, not slight with the gravy (good gravy)! Potatoes were so yummy! Had the Blackberry Tea-super flavorful! Big portions! Had more than enough for supper later. It is a nice place to eat, give it a try.

Great onion rings, perfect fries, jalapeño/crawfish chowder was aces. My steak was nicely marbled…read morebut fattier than the average. Kitchen / bar had trouble with a few special requests, like "a shot of coconut milk". Took a while But it got done. Waitress Tess was aces! Drinks full and helpful. Lots of leftovers for the price which was, with 2 mixed drinks and two beers, with a generous tip, $170 bucks. The beef wasn't quite worth it but these days what is. Great taste, but didn't get rare right, it came blue. I'd go back if Im in the area bit I'd try some of their fried dishes which looked spectacular and well portioned for the prices I saw.

Mediterranean Chicken Dinner: fresh, bright and tasty…read more Turkey and dressing special: it's ok. Service: fantastic.

This was our second breakfast spot to try in Lufkin, and overall it was pretty good. The place…read moredefinitely has an older feel, but it was clean inside. We were able to sit wherever we liked, and our waitress came by within about 30 seconds. She was super sweet, took our drink order right away, and returned promptly to take our meal order. The breakfast rush was still in full swing, but everything seemed to be running smoothly, and there were clearly plenty of regulars. Our food arrived in about five minutes, which was great. I got the three eggs and bacon with grits and biscuits. The eggs were scrambled just like I asked, the bacon was on the hard side, and the grits were pretty plain--but once I fixed them up, they were fine. The biscuits were delicious. My wife ordered the two eggs and bacon with hash browns and toast. They forgot to add the cheese she requested in her eggs, and her bacon was also pretty hard, but she enjoyed the hash browns and toast since both were cooked well. All in all, it's a solid spot for a quick breakfast, and we'll definitely give them another try--especially since it's close by and has a warm, inviting feel.

Another fine dining experience at the Hole in One. As usual the service was excellent. We always…read morestart with the Artichoke dip and it is so good. My wife had the salmon with red skinned potatoes and corn pudding. I had the meatloaf with macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes. Both entrees were delicious. The restaurant was busy and bustling on a Saturday night. Tables nicely set with white tablecloths creates a great ambiance.

Great place for a family meal or a date night! Great people serving great food! We always enjoy…read moreeating here....

The food has always been good, and the service is excellent! It is my go-to restaurant when I'm in…read morethe area!

R.& K's has an outdoor covered outdoor patio that is enclosed during the winter with great heaters…read more We like sitting out there. They have a new menu that does not include our favorite item. So now we have a new favorite that includes fried shrimp, stuffed shrimp, fried crawfish tails, fried catfish, seafood gumbo, a hush puppy, and one side of choice. We also love their hot homemade yeast bread. Our server, Randy, was great. She was very attentive and took care of our every need. We will ask for her next time.