My partner and I decided to give Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar in Irving a second chance after a disappointing first visit due to poor service. After I left a review, the manager, Amanda Stewart, reached out personally, inviting me to call and share the details. Amanda, though new to the company, has years of industry experience and truly understands the value of great service. She apologized repeatedly and invited us back. We returned this past Thursday, and it was a complete turnaround. Amanda made sure we felt valued, and Damien, our server, was phenomenal. The food was spot-on, and the entire experience left us with a much brighter outlook. We will absolutely be returning. Thank you, Amanda, and thank you, Damien, for making it right. read more

Tupelo Honey is a southern style restaurant chain that serves comfort food in a casual setting. They recently refreshed their menu, and they have become one of my favorite casual lunch spots in Irving-Las Colinas. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Tupelo Honey is a stand-alone restaurant conveniently located near Hwy 114 and 161. There's plenty of parking, outdoor seating, and a mixture of tables, booths, and bar seating. Speaking of the bar, it acts as a beautiful backdrop for the entire restaurant. 1 Star. Service - The service is always friendly. Our server is always smiling, and I can't help but feel welcome with southern charm. Tupelo Honey trains its staff well, and I really enjoy coming here and interacting with the staff. 1 Star. Food - I always begin with the Biscuits with a Cause. These light, flakey biscuits are served warm with a crispy exterior and soft, flakey inside. But honestly, the biscuits act as a delivery mechanism for the butter and blue berry jam. I always ask for an extra side of butter and jam because I use it all. On my most recent visit, I ordered the Honey Dusted Fried Chicken (dark). The chicken was perfectly fried, crispy, and sweet. And the dark meat was juicy. Pro Tips - use your hands. Another great dish was experienced. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. I have yet to have a below average dish at Tupelo Honey. Yes, it's a chain. But it's also a darn good chain that keeps its menu fresh and is worth multiple visits. 1 Star. read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Strawberry Cheesecake - New American Near Me - Irving, Texas

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This place is a little hidden but this does not stop the crowd from stopping by to eat. Super cute location, nicely decorated, and has a photo op. They did seem a little busy and I believe there may have been a shift change at some point. It took us 15 mins to get a table outside. I will add the wait time is the only bummer in my experience. It took a good minute to get our beverages and food. There was a crowd but it seemed to be in and out pretty quicky. The food was great! I ordered their sangria, very refreshing and not overly sweet. Southern shakshuka. $15.99 two eggs* baked in a tomato, spinach, & peperonata sauce, over stone-ground goat cheese grits, topped with basil (710 cal) - This combo was good, loved the creaminess and even had leftovers for the next day. Sweet & Spicy Fried Chicken & Waffles $16.99 Hand-breaded crispy chicken tenders drizzled with sriracha honey, served over golden buttermilk waffles. --enjoyed the Spiciness it truly was subtle but did grow as you continued to eat. The buttermilk Waffles were fluffy and light and full bite with the drizzled syrup was everything. Enjoyed the flavors of the whiskey flight and happy you have the flavor cards to be able to give the tasting a proper review. Over all price is average in comparison but the food quality is there so I have no issue spending an extra dollar or so. I would like to stop by again when it's less busy. read more

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So let's talk about Tupelo Honey in Las Colinas. I was genuinely excited to try this spot, but overall it was pretty disappointing. I'll give a little grace since it was Valentine's Day, but waiting almost 90 minutes for our food just isn't acceptable -- even on a busy night. Now the food. We ordered chicken strips, meatloaf, a chicken salad sandwich, and shrimp and grits. My chicken strips were only mildly warm, the mashed potatoes were extremely salty (and I love salt), but the mac and cheese was good. The meatloaf was just okay, the chicken salad sandwich was okay as well, and the shrimp and grits were actually great. Service started off pleasant, but the follow-up was lacking. Our waters were refilled only once during the long time we were there. We also ordered soup that didn't arrive until the third time we asked about it. Once it finally came, it was delicious -- but having to ask three times shouldn't happen. Will I come back? Probably not. Would I recommend it? Maybe during a slower time, but definitely not during peak hours. read more

The service was fine, the waiter was attentive, the food was just ok, nothing memorable when I went with a small group for lunch. I had the Asheville chicken ranch melt with a side order of fries. The sandwich came on Texas toast, and the chicken sandwich consisted of chicken strips. The toast became soggy quickly, the chicken strips lacked a distinct flavor, and it was just an average, underwhelming sandwich. The French fries were very tasty. read more

The food was pretty good! Went for a corporate dinner and they handled the big group pretty well. Loved that the server and chef refused to bring us out the fried pickles when they couldn't get batter to stick and only brought them out when they were perfect! Now THATS service. They also had great recs when some of my coworkers were indecisive read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, Crispy Brussels - New American Near Me - Irving, Texas

Amazing service and delicious food. I can't wait to come back. 10 out of 10. The environment is so pleasant and cute decor. Nice music too. Definitely adding this place to my favorite. read more

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Poor service will always rank higher on my reviews than the food. There's a lack of coordination between the hosting group and the wait staff. 10 minutes to get water, 20 for their famed biscuits and 45 minutes later my meal, including soup, without a SPOON. The patio staff like to stay inside. If that's the case rid the patio altogether. read more

Have been to Tupelo a few times and try something new on the menu each time. Everything is delicious! Love that they have a seasonal menu as well as seasonal drinks. Extra bonus for being dog friendly on their patio with plenty seating inside and out. Service is always great and all servers are very attentive. read more

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Warm and welcoming staff! Michael's service today was excellent, mindful and courteous check-ins. We ordered the half chicken which probably explains the longer than usual wait for food to arrive. It was definitely savory spicy and tasty but it did arrive lukewarm as did the soup on his plate, our neighboring guests arrived much later than us, received their meals and finished before we even got ours on the table...so not sure what happened there with orders coming out of the kitchen. The omelet was perfect...beautiful fresh vegetables inside a pocket of hot scramble, with the Parmesan potatoes I chose for the side, it was delicious. Will gladly come back for something new to try read more

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This is my first time going to the Irving location and it was the perfect spot for a group lunch! We got biscuits, fried green tomatoes and a half order of fried chicken as starters. The biscuits hit the spot and the jam and butter that it comes with is so delicious, no notes!! For our meal, my entire table got the flat iron steak and it comes with two sides. I got a soup and a salad but you can choose from Mac and cheese, other standard southern comfort sides. They also had a full bar great beer menu and even had coffee options. The blueberry cold brew was so good I would come back just for that cold brew. The food hit the spot, especially if you're craving some comfort food. read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Blueberry Blue(berry) Ridge Mtn Cold Brew - New American Near Me - Irving, Texas

Met at Tupelo Honey with a couple of friends for lunch. The food was great! I only managed to get a picture of the fried okra, but I also ordered the fried green tomatoes and the half sandwich lunch special with tomato soup, with a sweet tea to drink. All really delicious! There are lots of great options on the menu for both food and drinks. I have been to both locations by this point, and it was consistently good. I'll be eager to go back and order different items to try! read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Southern Fried Okra - New American Near Me - Irving, Texas

I went here with a friend for lunch and we had a wonderful experience. The restaurant is decorated in very good taste. We had great service. I got the chicken sandwich with onion rings and I have no complaints at all. I also believe it was a very good price point. I would definitely come back again! read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - New American Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Stopped here for a late brunch. No wait and not completely full on a Sunday late morning. The service was pretty slow. It seemed like the staff was crawling at a snails pace. We finally got an order in and started with the fried green tomatoes. They were pretty good and liked the super crispy outside. I had the shrimp and grits and it was good but so rich. I could only eat half of it. That seemed to the theme for our brunch. The food was very rich and hard to eat it all. The taste was good but whatever they used in the dishes was extremely rich. Ok good but probably won't come back. read more

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FANTASTIC HAPPY HOUR SELECTION AND PRICES ! Happy hour here for the win, seriously! I had been to a Yelp event at this spot before, but my husband and I are always on the hunt for solid and affordable happy hour deals. This place was absolutely worth checking out. They offer a great selection of happy hour appetizers, but the real surprise was their happy hour entrées for just $12.95. There were about 10-12 options, and each comes with a side (about 7 choices). Score. We started with the fried green tomatoes, served on a creamy grit-meets-risotto base that was unexpectedly exceptional. Then we shared the happy hour entrée of cast iron pork with a side of Asian-style Brussels sprouts. To be fair, the sprouts would probably shine more in the winter when they're smaller and sweeter, but the pork was fantastic. Crispy and juicy bites all around. A couple of warm tortillas on the side would make that dish even better. We will definitely be back. The cocktails during happy hour are a steal at just $5 each. Great food, great value, and a great vibe. read more

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My husband and I met up with some friends at Tupelo Honey! I've actually heard a lot of good things about this restaurant from my FIL and colleagues in NC! I forgot we had one so close to us here in DFW! Ambiance: Beautiful interiors! Very spacious, bright, and welcoming! Service: Friendly service, but wasn't all that quick. The food makes up for this! Food: if you love southern cuisine, Tupelo Honey is the place to try! Appetizer- Fried Pickles. The fried pickles thinly sliced and are lightly battered. Very different from what you get at a State/County fair. I love the tanginess of the pickles! Entree- I ordered their fried chicken with a side of goat cheese grits (the meal comes with 1 choice of sides). The fried chicken (ordered dark meat) was plenty of good! It had 2 pieces of meaty chicken, seasoned to perfection! Very flavorful and very juicy. The goat cheese grits were smooth and homey. Drink- Matcha honey latte was great! read more

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The biscuits are SO GOOD, our favorite spread was the peach butter. Had a variety of food and chicken, 8/10. The Brussels were good but quite salty! Then dessert was the next winner. Got all 3 and our favorite was the mud pie! read more

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It's was a wonderful Sunday Morning and we decided to enjoy a delicious meal at Tupelo Honey. I was we entered we stood for about 10 minutes before the staff acknowledged us. I had eye contact and everything. No worries though as patience is a virtue right lol. The atmosphere is bright and vibrant welcoming to the eye and calming our kind of place. Overall the amazing customer service from Michael made up for the delay. read more

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Excellent spot very good comfort food and ambiance. The fried chicken is a must! The mac n cheese has a distinct taste I wonder what that secret spice is. read more

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The service was great. They sat me very quickly and I was able to order without waiting a long time. The place is very spacious with cut things hanging from the ceiling. The food was amazing! I started with the biscuits.. the blueberry jam was so delicious! Then I had the burger, yummy! I ordered it with the mac and cheese which was also great! Totally recommend! And they open early Saturdays do you can grab breakfast read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Whiskey & Onion Smash Burger - New American Near Me - Irving, Texas

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We had dinner Sunday evening and it was amazing. Food was delicious. We started with fried green tomatoes and ate the original fried chicken. The breast was a huge piece to eat and I had to take it home. It came with two sides. I opted for mash potatoes and Mac and cheese. My daughter got the Brussel sprouts. She loved it. The staff was very professional and we would definitely recommend this restaurant read more

I expected it to be delicious bc people rave about it but Everything was bland and dry. Service was subpar. I had salmon and grits and was overcooked and dry. We also had one of every appetizer, sorely disappointing. read more

The ginger mocktail with turmeric was delicious. I also enjoyed the greens. They were flavorful and seasoned well. The honey chicken was also delicious. Or server was super nice as well. I would visit here again. I had so much chicken that I took half of it to go. read more

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Tupelo Honey Southern kitchen is a beautiful restaurant. The aesthetics is fresh and bright, you are automatically put into a great mood. The dining area as well as the bar area is very spacious. Marilyn our server was very pleasant, and did a terrific job taking care of everything. I came for brunch, and I would definitely come here again and again. Chicken and waffles- everything was done right. Chicken seasoned perfectly and the waffle batter was delicious Breakfast platter- you have a choice of meat and a breakfast side. I chose chorizo sausage and grits. This entree also includes toast and two eggs prepared as you like. read more

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In town for work I dropped by right before closing 1 night and my cousin and I sat at the bar and drank/ate/talked. Service was excellent! 5 stars there. My drinks were juicy, they lacked any kick. My chicken was salty or something. It was soooo fresh and had the potential to be the best I'd ever had, but unfortunately, the salt/seasoning/rub was wayyyyy too much for me and I enjoy salt! Unfortunately, I wouldn't return. read more

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We are on one of many baseball tournaments "vacations" and we stayed at the hotel nearby, the biscuits were delicious with the blueberry jam. And read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Biscuits - New American Near Me - Irving, Texas

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| Decent Experience but Some Disappointments This wasn't my first time at this Tupelo Honey location, and we were here celebrating a birthday. I started with a mule, but it was overly sweet, so I switched to a margarita, which was much better. For my meal, I ordered the steak and eggs, which were cooked perfectly--until I found a long piece of hair on my plate. The waitress was very nice, promptly removed it from the bill, and offered a replacement, but by then, I had lost my appetite. On the bright side, the biscuits with blueberry compote were absolutely amazing. I also got a slice of bourbon pecan pie to go, and while the flavor was incredible, the portion size was disappointingly small--a sliver rather than a proper slice. Overall, the service was good, and some dishes were excellent, but the hair in my food and the portion size of the pie left me a bit disappointed. read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Bourbon pecan pie - New American Near Me - Irving, Texas

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It took 2 tries, but I caught this place on a typical day from what my Yelp friends were saying, this place is really good! Good sweet breading fried chicken, astounding biscuits great service, cool ambiance and a very inviting restaurant porch! It is sad as I used to work 2 blocks from here a couple of decades ago. I could have feasted and walked it off :) Price is reasonable for the quality. read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - New American Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Tupelo Honey is located off W John Carpenter Freeway and High Point Drive in Irving in the Las Colinas area. Before I get started, "Kiss my grits". That's the first thing you'll see when you step through the front door :) Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar has some really good food, but the fried chicken's probably a must try. The fried chicken's just plain delicious, whether it's on a waffle, as a sandwich, or just by itself. Aside from soft drinks, they also have mimosas, bloody Mary's and some beer on draft as well; bonus points for the craft beer! The staff's super friendly, polite, and patient which makes looking through the menu relaxing. They have a huge parking lot and a good amount of seating inside, although it does get packed pretty quickly so get there early or be prepared for a little bit of a wait, worth it though. When in the area, kiss my grits and give this place a try! read more

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I thought it would be busy on New Year's Day but surprisingly slow. It was easy to make a reservation through their website. The restaurant was clean, plenty of parking and well decorated. The service was excellent from being greeted at the door to our waitress. Food: 4 stars it was flavorful, well proportioned and great cocktails/juices Service: 5 Ambiance 4 read more

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Welcoming staff, excellent food, and a well done space. Popped in for a late lunch and we were not disappointed. Our server was attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and the service was quick. I absolutely loved the decor and ambience. It was quiet when we went. read more

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always a great experience here . me and a girl friend met for brunch and the parmesan crispy potatoes were perfectly seasoned and cooked. the omelette came with bacon and sausage and so that did end up a little heavy. not pictured is the peach don't kill my vibe, try it and thank me later! read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Farmhouse Omelet (GF) - New American Near Me - Irving, Texas

My family and I enjoyed the food and drinks. We all got chicken and waffles which were good. The fried green tomatoes were also a hit. I ordered the banana pudding which was very runny. The waitress stated that they recently changed the recipe adding cream cheese to it. Ours was very runny and had clumps in it. She was very nice and took that off of my bill. Over all I would be back, the drinks and customer service is great. read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Famous Fried Green Tomatoes* - New American Near Me - Irving, Texas

I ordered a chicken sandwich $16.99 and this is the amount of chicken they gave me, absolutely terrible experience! read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - New American Near Me - Irving, Texas

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It's a nice spot esthetically and passes the vibe check but didn't pass the food check for me. The biscuits were not good or the chicken and waffle dish. The food is just ok. read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - New American Near Me - Irving, Texas

Went here for a birthday brunch and this restaurant has been on my must try list for a while. So glad I finally made it. This place was nothing short of perfect. Truly. I did not taste one bad thing. I ordered a blueberry lemon mimosa. I should've gotten the mimosa flight but I'll save it for next time. I tried the fried green tomatoes for an app, they were really good and were served on a bed of grits and a yummy sauce. They were slightly crispy and juicy and just perfect. I then ordered the sweet and spicy chicken and waffles, added bacon as well. I usually don't order chicken and waffles anymore because I find most places either disappoint with the chicken being bland or the waffle being soggy. Tupelo's literally gave me crispy, juicy, well seasoned chicken with a really yummy sweet and spicy sauce. The waffle was crispy on the edges and soft on the inside. Literally perfect. Bacon was good, nothing special, just bacon but I love bacon so I'm biased. I really enjoyed the chicken and waffles and it was the perfect amount of food as well. I was apart of the clean plate committee. Everyone else food looked yummy and I seen so many other options I want to try. I cannot wait to come back here. I will be back very soon for those shrimp and grits! Service was also great even tho we had a larger party. Our server was very attentive and nice. The ambiance was great, they had the game playing so I was able to see my team lose over a good meal. I really loved this place and the decor and grass walls were super cute as well. read more

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Arriving shortly after they were opened I was greeted by a friendly face. After being sat in a booth , Nemo, my waiter approached. He gave great recommendations but I ended up going with the mimosa flight, sweet potato pancake and originally the sage sausage which a changed to the regular sausage. The service was amazing, the food was phenomenal and the ambiance of the restaurant is very bohemian eclectic. I love the atmosphere and the location. Definitely 10/10 read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Mimosa Flight & Water - New American Near Me - Irving, Texas

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I was invited by a friend to try this restaurant for an after-work wine down. This place is kind of off the beaten path. At the Las Colinas location, it's nestled between a hotel and an apartment complex. It was pretty empty when we arrived, just in time before the after-work crowd. The restaurant is spacious, with lots of windows allowing natural sunlight. Our server attended to us immediately. We started with a cocktail and debated over the menu, which was a bit overwhelming--so many options to choose from. First, let me say... a must-try is the biscuits. Buttery, with a crust on the outside and pillow-soft, fluffy inside. The best biscuit I've had. The portions for your meals are reasonable for the price. I tried the Sweet & Spicy Waffles and the smothered chicken. These dishes didn't blow my socks off, but they are very interesting to try. read more

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Came here for Sunday brunch. I had a reservation and was promptly seated. Our server was friendly and helpful answering our questions about the menu. The ambiance was good, not crowded or loud. Food was excellent, everyone in my group enjoyed what they ordered. I had the classic chicken and waffle. Chicken was very flavorful and juicy inside. read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Cute glass - New American Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Interior is thoughtful light and modern with a southern charm. I loved the restroom tile so much it's now in my restroom at home. Food is classic flavors and well prepared and presented. There is no miss in my opinion on the menu. If you want brunch, they've got you, if you want soul food and a hefty d8nner they've got you. If you wanna go sit at the bar for hand crafted cocktails you guessed it, they've got you. This area and location are expanding rapidly but tupelo is a staple in this location and Good for a bite solo or with a large group. You can't miss here! read more