Benchmark is always an elevated, yet accessible experience. I had the duck breast special and it…read morewas excellent. Kaitlyn, our server was pleasant and hospitable. Really enjoyed our most recent visit, and will certainly be back.

We came here on a friend's recommendation to celebrate our anniversary, and it was an unforgettable…read moreexperience from start to finish. We started with the lobster and shrimp dip--rich, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. For our entrees, my husband ordered the filet paired with a margarita, while I had the shrimp and a refreshing mule. Every bite and sip was perfection. The service was phenomenal--friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly celebrated. The atmosphere, the food, the staff--everything was spot on. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience.

We were seated as soon as we walked in and greeted by our server as we were sitting down. He took…read moreour drink order immediately and brought them back quickly. He gave us a few min to look over their extensive menu. They offered lunch specials on Saturdays until 2pm. We ordered a lunch plate with 1 bean burrito and a cheese enchilada. Came with choice of sauce and rice and beans. Also ordered the grilled shrimp special (don't remember the name) which had tons of grilled shrimp, rice, broccoli, mushrooms and pineapple. So tasty!!! The food came out fast and all had great flavor! Nice surprise for an unexpected stop!!

The food is delicious and the staff is helpful, friendly and want your dining experience to be…read morememorable.

The restaurant is clean and well lit. The server was good with little issue due to language barrier…read morewith some questions. I had fajitas.steal was good. The tortillas were not homemade as I had heard. Chips and salsa were good as was my strawberry margarita. Over all 4 stars!

We enjoyed dinner, and they accommodated a group of 10 as they were getting ready to close…read more Tortilla soup was delicious! Fajitas and enchiladas were also good. Margaritas were ok.

Ginocchio was an amazing find as we were traveling to Houston.It was my husband's birthday and we…read morehad wonderful drinks and food, and our waitress was attentive and sweet. Looking forward to making this a destination on our next Texas trip

For a party of 9 , dinner was at 6:30 , didn't get our drinks until 6:50. . Waitress would come…read moreevery 15-20 mins with cigarette breath to check on us. Ordered right after we got our drinks , waited until 7:55 to get our food. Half food came out then 7 mins later, other half of it came out. Walked out of restaurant at 8:40. Food was regular food, my wife got the seafood fettuccine and it came with 3 shrimp and alfredo noodles for $38 . But don't worry they will keep bringin your bread if you ask because you'll stay hungry waiting 2 hours for your food .

The Heist. Old bank vault in hot springs. Beautiful building. They got private rooms. Or beautiful…read morecorners with great views of the streets. Aviation. Excellent classic cocktail. Was very balanced. They know what they are doing here Raw gulf oysters. So clean. They were actually very very good. Definitely worth ordering. Beautiful speak easy. Great service. Great drinks

Really enjoyed grabbing drinks here before a late reservation at The Vault. My only complaint is I…read morefeel like they should be required to communicate the 33% tax on cocktails/mixed drinks. The drinks were already pricy and then add that on top of it with no warning felt kind of gross.

Everything went well!…read more Just loved being in this historic place and glad they provided information on its history. We sat upstairs at the balcony overlooking the bar from above. Cool view! Our round table was a glass covered roulette tabletop. What an expansive bar. They are known for their burgers so we had to indulge. We had the Blu on Black Burger and subbed for sweet potato fries. Yummy! Maybe a little small to share, but time will tell if we get hungry later. I also had a John Dillinger Gin Fizz. Cortney W took care of us and said we ordered well. The music just started as we finished up. We stayed through a couple of songs, but decided to give up our table for those waiting and to allow Courtney to continue earn more money.

Really cool ambiance. Stopped in while visiting downtown and had one of the best burgers. Would…read morerecommend getting in the waiting list before exploring nearby shopping. Would return for a burger anytime we are in the area. Drinks are solid, the decor and history are amazing.

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.

Absolutely everything about this place is perfect. Service, drinks, atmosphere are top tier!read more

Delish cocktails & snackies. Friendly & inviting staff. Live music every Friday and Saturday. Warm…read moreyet upscale vibes. The only one of its kind here in Longview!

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.

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 !