Absolutely the best soul food southern comfort cuisine in East Texas. The dressing is some of the…read morebest around with their gravy and as for the delicious fried catfish, it's probably the best I have had too. Southern hospitality is found here from the friendly staff and owner and you will definitely leave here full and satisfied. Grab a wonderful dessert too before you head out. The pecan pie is terrific!

OH MY LORD!!! Good Soul Food and the staff is very pleasant. The place is very clean. It's a Hidden…read moreGem in Tyler. Its menu prices are right on point with the portions

Good burgers and fries. Last time I went it was extremely loud inside, couldn't hear or talk loud…read moreenough. Nice view with outdoor seating. I always recommend this place to out-of-town guests at my job.

The view on the patio was great! The service, not so much... we ordered appetizers and a drink and…read moreit took so long we asked for the check. If you like a good view, and aren't in a hurry, eat here!

I feel like I have to give this place 5 stars. The food is 4 to 4.5 (so far) but the fact that it's…read moretiny, local, family run, everything made from scratch just pushes it up that extra notch. Chicken fried chicken was juicy and properly seasoned and the best we'd ever had. Ditto for the green beans and the okra. She wouldn't tell us what she puts in the green beans, but it's some combination of bacon grease and magic, I swear. The okra was fresh cut, fresh battered, fresh fried, unlike every other place I get it where you can tell it's out of a bag. Hot water cornbread was ah-mazing. I only wish I had honey to slather on it along with the butter. White gravy was fantastic, with just a hint of sweetness we couldn't quite put our finger on. Chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes were delicious, but also the only things I can say were on par with some of our other favorites. Prices are extremely reasonable. And the service is as down home and personal as you would expect at a place like Sylvia Mae's. But don't expect quick delivery of your food. Everything is made to order and it takes time, so settle in and be patient. We will definitely return here as often as we can when we are in the area.

Occasionally you stumble upon something truly special. This unassuming small business is exactly…read morewhat you want it to be. It is a meeting place, a comfort zone, a haven of good nature and community. The food is simple and good. The person providing the food is honest and real. This establishment is a lifeline of stability in an otherwise downtrodden neighborhood. THIS is the reason we have yelp...to discover and highlight businesses that actually deserve recognition. Sylvia Mae's is all of these things and more. Go visit...manage expectations and enjoy the moment. There aren't many places like this left.

Everything This in quaint old part of town…read moreOld fashion diner with soda fountain A bistro is next door Sandwiches large and home made soup very good Service very attentive

Service A+ Ambiance A+…read moreFood C+/B- The chicken fried steak was pre-fab The mashed potatoes were bland - no gravy Carrots straight out of a can were mushy and bland Monte Cristo had good flavor and said Texas toast but sure did seem like regular white bread; so was a super small sandwich. We were just driving through so won't be a chance to return but doubt I would even if it wasn't a pass-through experience.

Our waitress was amazing, the food is delicious. We were…read morejust driving through and seen this place. The atmosphere is welcome. Thank you for the full belly

We have brought several of our out-of-town relatives to your restaurant because it has always been…read morevery good. I had been bragging on your club sandwich so my daughter ordered it. It was a disappointment indeed. One thin slice of ham, one thin slice turkey and no bacon. I am writing because we don't want to give up on your restaurant but I wanted you to know.

Delicious food with great service and small town ambiance. We stop there when traveling from Frisco…read moreto Nacogdoches.

The fried food at this place is amazing! Gotta try the onion rings! Don't bother trying to be…read more"good" here. I ordered the grilled chicken and it was lacking juiciness and flavor. The other foods...very yummy! I went with other people and their dishes were scrumptious.

Great greeting upon entrance. Spacious tables and booths. The chicken fried steak is so good,…read moretasteful, good fried batter and thick gravy. I liked the truthfulness the waitress stated the potato salad is not homemade it comes from Costco. I got the mashed potatoes that is homemade and it was good. The fried orka batter was nice and thin. Great waitress service.

Delicious food. We eat there quite often. I haven't found anything I didn't like…read more.. The waitresses are friendly and always have a smile for you... If you're looking for a good place to eat and relax, I'd highly recommend Brothers Cafe...

We have been to Roots Southern table several time and it never disappoints. We started with their…read morevanilla old fashion which had a nice vanilla sugar rim. Smooth and refreshing. For dinner we had the fried chicken, southern greens, and hop john rice. The chicken is one of the best. I can't think of one better. They fry it in duck fat which gives it a great flavor and texture. The southern greens comes with corn bread/hush puppies for soaking up the greens liquor. The Hop John rice paired well with the chicken. This place is special.

I'm honestly shocked it has taken me this long to leave a review. I can't say enough good things…read moreabout Roots Southern Table. This place is truly something special, from the gracious hospitality to the incredible menu. The menu delivers elevated Southern comfort food that somehow manages to feel both nostalgic and fresh at the same time. I've worked my way through almost the entire menu over multiple visits, and I can honestly say that everything is incredible. Every time I take someone new there, I tell them that there hasn't been one dish that I've ever thought "meh" about. Every dish is so flavorful and outstanding. That said, I absolutely have my go-to order: the cornbread (a must), the southern greens, and the fried chicken. The cornbread is almost like a melt in your mouth dessert, that I happily start every visit with. The greens are packed with rich, savory flavor, and I'm not kidding when I say that every time I have them, I literally dream about them for weeks after. And the duck fat fried chicken? Crispy, juicy, and hands-down some of the best I've ever had. Beyond the food, the whole experience just feels thoughtful, from the quality of ingredients to the execution of every dish. You can tell there's real intention behind everything coming out of the kitchen. If you're anywhere near Farmers Branch, this spot is worth going out of your way for. And if it's your first visit--trust me, get the cornbread, southern greens, and fried chicken. You'll be dreaming about it later.

What an absolutely delight of a soul food restaurant! My husband has clients in Palestine and I…read moreswear, they pick the best places to lunch! 4J's was no exception. Today's choices were liver & onions, beef tips & rice, chicken spaghetti, collards, scalloped potatoes, corn and pinto beans. I ordered the liver & onions, scalloped potato, collards and cornbread. My husband ordered the beef tips & rice as well as the collards and pinto beans. Everything was so delicious but my favorites were the beef tips & rice and the scalloped potatoes. Th restaurant is simple but very clean and the service is polite and attentive. I would definitely come back. I heard they have oxtail on Saturday....oohhh La la!!!!

This is a small, relaxed, cafeteria style restaurant. Usually a choice of 2-3 entrees and about 4…read moresides to choose on a plate. You get 1 entree and 2 sides with roll/cornbread for about $15. If you want a drink that is extra. If you want something other than fast food but more like what you would cook at home - try it. Everything that my husband and I had I can cook better at home. For starters, I would buy fresh mustard/turnip greens to cook and not get mine from a can. Same with the sweet potatoes. The rice was instant rice that was not cooked properly and was crunchy. When I asked for rice and gravy, the young woman serving me looked confused because there was no "gravy" selection and I had to point to the gravy with the hamburger steak- which by the way was frozen hamburger patties, not fresh hamburger meat hand shaped. So, if that sounds like good home cooking, go for it. I'll probably just stay home and cook.

Our family's favorite in the Dangerfield Texas State Park area, see photo of our review.read more

Great place to get a home cooked meal. Yes it's small but don't let that fool you because they have…read moresome off best food that I've had in years. Great service also . Our waitress Meagan was very awesome and even made Mac and cheese for my kids that wasn't on the menu. We found our new favorite restaurant and I hope y'all give it a try.