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.

Loved this place but high priced but really good not a 5 only because they heated the plates with…read morethe salad on it don't get the avocado side for an appetizer its not worth it the avocado side with the plates is way better than the appetizer

This place inflates what they charge if you pay by credit card. Disguised as a "cash discount",…read moreit's really what amounts to a 3 percent additional charge if you pay by credit card. Credit card processing fees incurred by merchants (a.k.a. sellers) when customers pay with credit cards are a normal operating expense and should not be passed back to the customer. Won't eat here again.

The bar was decorated very well for Christmas and the cocktails reflected the season. I tried two…read moreof the holiday cocktails and they were spectacular as always, fresh and zippy! We always order a snack to have at the bar and perhaps an entree to share in the room later on but this time we decided to order the Rebellion Nachos that included Nacho Mama's Chile Con Carne or Grilled Chicken, refried black beans, jalapeños, queso, pico, guacamole, lime crema, cotija cheese, and serrano salsa. They offer a substitition of Akaushi Tenderloin for +$5. We chose the chile con carne and asked them to keep the chips in a separate container so we could use the toppings as a delicious dip. It was so much easier to enjoy in the room later and the chips did not get soggy. Anyway, that is our pro tip! The nachos were spicy and delicious. I would definitely order those again. I may have to add that special tenderloin for an extra treat. Valerie was our server and she was a breath of fresh air and was very attentive and friendly.

Nine flags is the bar at the Fredonia hotel. They have a bunch of local beers and make excellent…read morecocktails. The interior is cozy and inviting and staff is super friendly. You can enjoy your drinks on the patio by the pool too!

Deeeeelicious. Always awesome customer service. Drinks aren't too sugary and are perfect to take…read morehome to movie night.

This place is awesome! Great drinks, fast service, and friendly folks! They have all sorts of combo…read morethe you can mix. Most importantly, they do not skimp on the alcohol. Delicious drinks!! Must try!!

If qualifying as a speakeasy means you're hidden and hard to find then this is truly a speakeasy!…read moreThe only down side is that with the downtown revitalization there's some trash cans overflowing in the back. So enter through Heritage East Culture at ETX. Give them the password if they ask (see social media). Cozy small speakeasy. My wife ordered some kind of S'more marshmallow Old Fashioned and I had a wonderful drink as well. Worth the treat.

so. much. fun! -- I was in Tyler for work and wanted to see what the area had to offer. I stumbled…read moreup in this speakeasy + the locals were so fun and friendly, we ended up chatting for hours! drinks were okay -- for an east texas speakeasy, I expected them to be stronger. I felt like I stepped into a country social club when I entered-- in a good way! The atmosphere was inviting and social, which I loved. I ordered the frog lets and omg! I planned to have some left over to take togo but they weee just too good, I finished them! If work ever brings me back to tyler, I know where to go for a good time.

Expresso martini was 10/10! Lots of stylish seating arrangements. Great place to meet up with…read morefriends while enjoying convos & cocktails!

THIS. PLACE. IS. IT…read more It's hard to come across a true cocktail bar in East TX, let alone one that isn't trashy on the inside. Bourbon Alley is a prohibition themed bar that makes you feel like you're in a whole different world. Every drink on the menu is thought through and hand crafted to perfection. They do a flight of drinks each weekend, and the most popular drink in the flight makes it on the menu the next week. Their liquor selection is great, and the garnishes are even better. It's all fresh and delicious. They do have a cover for their guests, but I like this personally as it keeps the bar more classy on the inside. Many bars around town have unique personalities, and the cover is a great way to deter people out that you don't want around anyways. Can't wait to visit again.

What a great placed. Stopped in on the way back to Houston…read more I had hamburger steak and wife had grilled chicken sandwich. Both were great. And the brown gravy was just right.

I came in traveling through Crockett based off Yelp recommendations…read more Another great one recommended. Next time I past through I will be trying the catfish. Jeanne C. my waitress was awesome.

We red rly found this charming restaurant while in town for the holidays visiting relatives. We…read morecelebrated a family member's birthday and we had a small private room. Our server was fantastic and attentive for our party of nine. The food was great. We will be back and the family that lives in Nac were thankful we found this place. We will be back!!

We visit The Cottage every time we're in town! Delicious cocktails and a fantastic seasonal menu…read more The garden is beautiful and the staff knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

I visited this place today -- only my second time here. When I first sat down, before I'd even…read morelooked at the menu, I asked for some green sauce and the waitress brought it. Later I asked for another, and that's when I was told it's $1 per bowl. I declined and told her I wouldn't have ordered the first one had I known there was a charge. I assumed they'd use a little common sense and not charge me for something I was never told cost extra -- but they did. I spoke with a woman in a blue shirt at the counter (who appeared to be a manager) and told her that this $1 bowl of green sauce earned them a one-star review because of the hidden fee. She refused to give me her name, though she had no problem giving me someone else's when I asked for a manager's contact. To be honest, the food isn't great anyway. I won't be back -- all over a dollar and the principle behind it. They must have really needed that dollar, because they chose this review instead of simply not taking it from me.

We were in Lufkin for weekend and friends of ours recommended El Maraiachi. Our service was great…read moreand the ambiance inside was cute. The food was great but the chip and hot sauce were excellent.

After dinner on The Square, we made a pit stop at Black Pearl, a small, narrow bar attached to…read moreRick's On the Square. We all ordered a drink. My friend and my girlfriend both ordered their espresso martini that my friend claimed was the best espresso martini in town, while I got the bartender's recommendation of the Animal Style, a pineapple and jalapeño infused tequila with strawberries, cardamom bitters, and a lemon peel garnish. Normally, I hate any drink that is spicy. I cannot stand a Bloody Mary because I don't believe drinks should be allowed to be spicy, but this one, for having jalapeño, is not spicy at all. If anything, it's slightly savory with its tropical flavor. The bartender was great. They have appetizers and tapas as well and as my girlfriend sat down, she really wanted just one of their fresh oysters. I ordered her just one to try and it was $4.25. They gave us the smallest one they could find. The tiniest oyster of all time. I guess size really didn't matter because according to her it was very good. I would go back and have a few more cocktails, but it is a nice place to hang out on the square on a Friday night. A good time to be had by all. RIYL: The finest, most $15ish cocktail you can find.

Dad gum, this place just grows on me. Every time I'm in Tyler I gravitate to the town square and…read morethere it is. Black Pearl, keeps calling my name. The food (oysters again) simply fresh, almost as if I were in some beachside cafe. All the oysters here are from cold water places Nova Scotia for one. A small delicacy to reward myself after a long week. Dark , cool, and welcoming, my type of place. Great company and friendly folks too. This is where we get ready to cha cha, swing, rhumba, and tango. Ran into my fellow veteran friend Al whom I met my first time here. Wonderful food, friends, and company. You'll love it too. Go !