Don't let the rough look of the building fool you or deter you. Inside are some very genuine lovely people who love to cook up some delicious southern food. I had the shrimp and fries and my husband had the catfish. Very generous servings. The coating on the shrimp and fish was perfect and doesn't get too greasy it slides off. A nice crunch and flavor. read more

Food is amazing! Anything you order will satisfy any craving you have. Uncle Jack is friendly and is a staple of Tyler.

Seasoned and as big as my hand! Uncle Jack always keeps you laughing while you wait! I'll be back soon! read more

Uncle Jacks Kitchen - Catfish and Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Amazing crew working and the best seafood Ive ever had in my life. And they are the kindest people

Family owned. Hole in the wall. Cajun. Excellent menu. See where I'm going? LOVED IT! We saw Uncle Jack on the Texas Bucket List. Got to go! We were going kayaking at Caddo Lake so we left a day early to stay and eat in Tyler. We got there about 2 pm on a wed. We both knew we wanted a shrimp boil so Harold hooked us up. It took a few minutes cause he cooked it fresh. Garlic parmesan mild for Glenda, and SleeZe sauce medium for me. It was delicious, but I always forget I hate to peel shrimp! Just like mudbugs, I'm not sure it's worth the trouble. But it sure was good! Corn on the cob and potatoes were both covered in the sauce. So good! Sausage was a little tough, but still good. Overall, a great meal. Next time we are in Tyler, I will definitely try something else on the delicious menu, so I won't have to peel shrimp! read more

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The food is always excellent, the service is great, everything is usually pretty quick to come out. Uncle Jack is always friendly. Definitely a gem. read more

Hell yes. That's really all I gotta say. Very nice people running it. I got a lot of food to enjoy by myself. I will be returning for the wings. I loved the shrimp, catfish, and the fries that came with were great too. I had the best time read more

I drove all the way from Austin, TX to give this place a try, and it did not disappoint!!! From the catfish and shrimp plate to the wings with a side of gumbo...everything is good here! The service was amazing! Always kept customers updated even with a line going out the door! If you are in Tyler, TX, you have to stop in and give this place a try! read more

Uncle Jacks Kitchen - Wings plate with 16oz Gumbo - Seafood Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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Went July 20, afternoon. Super hot outside. Inside was slightly cooler, but I know they've had AC issues. Imagine poor Uncle Jack working the kitchen! I overheard they had fried ribs so I got those. Right before, I asked the cashier if there were any specials and she said no. Even though fried ribs weren't on the menu... maybe now she knows. The ribs were great. The only downside was they were very hot (temperature), and it was so hot that day. My bad. The batter on the fried ribs was very unique--lighter than what I expected, but different/better than tempura. Makes me want to try their other fried foods, though I normally try to eat healthier. But next I gotta try the seafood boil. =) I had the ribs with hot honey garlic (cashier rec), which was very tasty, but also wanted to try their famous SLZ ("sleazy") sauce. Uncle Jack was kind enough to whip me up a little on the spot; it was neat watching him mix it all together. Later, Uncle Jack came out from the kitchen to check on all the patrons. He was very gracious. Makes me feel even better about supporting local businesses! Uncle Jack, I'll be back! read more

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I really love this place. Uncle Jack's flavors are unique and delicious. Great sauces that you can add to multiple dishes. You won't be disappointed. Final tip: get a piece of cake. They are wonderful! read more

Well this place by far is a old Tyler goodie!!! I'll b honest with you, this place needs a deep cleaning inside and out!!! Looking at the outside I'm afraid to see the kitchen area! The food was good but fish was very wet, prolly cooked frozen and wasn't too fresh. Wings was okay but grayish in color. Not sure I would go back!! Fry was soggy and cold. Flavors of sauce on chicken was okay read more

Uncle Jacks Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Tyler, Texas

This was my first visit here. It's a simple, basic set up, but some of the best food in East Texas. I got a 10 piece fried shrimp (comes with fries), with sides of potatoes and corn. First thing - this was enough for two meals, and I'll finish tomorrow. Second, and more important, everything was delicious. The sides came with a rich, seasoned butter sauce that went well with the shrimp, too. Almost forgot dessert - it was a huge slice of cake they made there (drawing a blank on the name of the cake), and just as good as the main course. Great food, great people, and lifelong Tyler folks. I'll be back to try the rest of the menu. Everyone should check this place out. read more

Went here for the first time today and I will never go anywhere else for wings again! These chicken wings are SO good the sauce is amazing and the price can't be beat for the amount of food you get! 10pc with fries is about 21$ and you get 10 WHOLE wings not just the drums or flats. So really that's more like a 20pc meal with fries for 21$! The staff was super friendly and the customers in there eating already were raving about what they were eating and recommending stuff as well lol Not a huge restaurant to dine in, but when more people realize there's better options than buffalo wing wings and wingstop they can expand and add more dinning-room tables!! read more

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This. Place. Is. Amazing. We were greeted at the door by Mr. Uncle Jack himself; a soft spoken, friendly gentleman who takes pride in his place. It is clean and casual. THE FOOD. The menu covers two boards, and that doesn't mention the off-menu goodies. Ask about the fried ribs. Then order them. Also order the whole fried catfish. The jumbo fried shrimp are crispy and delicious. And the collards are off the chain. They had fried or grilled lamb chops, pork chops, and steak. There was mention of the lobster tail. What?? If the other food is any indication, it will be flawless! Hot water cornbread is a must. There was rumor of a hot, fresh, Mrs Uncle Jack's homemade salted caramel cake being iced while we were dining, but we were STUFFED. Please go!!! read more

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Tennessee whiskey sweet potato pound cake. If that doesn't tell you anything then I don't know what to say. I had a catfish/shrimp/wing combo and I can't think of another place that comes close to that. You can tell the folks take pride in what they do. I was by myself and there were 2 tables with other folks eating, and you would think you were hanging out with family by the way they treat everyone. I don't live in Tyler but I guarantee I'll visit this place every time I'm in town read more

I don't know who's rating this but the food is exactly what the restaurant looks like on the outside. Don't be fooled by the positive reviews. If you've ever eaten good seafood, then this place isn't for you. In addition, they don't have fresh brewed tea, Coke, Dr. Pepper or any other fountain drinks. However, If you like eating un devained shrimp in a thick batter or salty catfish, then this place IS for you. Good luck!!! read more

Both the service and the food were outstanding! Uncle Jack even took a few minutes of his time to take a photo with me. I went two days in a row and will definitely be returning soon! read more

Uncle Jack's Seafood is the best ever!! After we ordered a catfish dinner, the owner invited us in for free T-shirts, and blessed us with a delicious platter of crab, shrimp, sausage, potatoes and corn. We were so impressed that I told Jack that we will fly him to California to cater our wedding reception, whenever times allow us to do a big gathering. A wonderful human being with a wonderful seafood shop!! read more

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Oh my goodness! You have to try this place. Phenomenal food and very friendly folks. You will not be dissappointed.

Talk about a great hole in the wall experience The seafood is cooked and seasoned orrfectly read more

The Lemon Pepper Wings and Seasoned Fries at Uncle Jack's are absolutely AMAAAAAZING! I am a hard-core lover of Lemon Pepper Wings, and there have only been 2 places in the U.S. that have thoroughly impressed me, and Uncle Jack's is one of them! Sadly, the other one has since closed. Uncle Jack's is also in the process of placing a Fried Catfish, Greens, Mac & Cheese Burrito on the menu, that I had the pleasure of sampling, and it is absolutely AMAAAAAAAAZING!!!!!!! The regular Lemon Pepper seasoning is a dry rub, but they also have a Spicy Lemon Pepper seasoning that is wet. They have numerous flavors, but whichever one, two, three or four, you choose - I'm sure that you will be extremely satisfied, and your belly will thank you! read more

My cousin is the CEO and owner/founder of the seafood restaurant he has a whole variety of different food to choose from This is definitely a place to go for a Seafood Boil read more

3 Words OH MY GOD! Don't get lost in the sauce. The seafood was absolutely delicious. The service was great and very welcoming the moment I walked it. read more

Uncle Jacks Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Tyler, Texas

BEST PLACE IN TYLER! Wow where do I start! From the sauce making me want to buy a bathtub full of it so I can live in it to the cat fish, shrimp, ribs, etc being cooked to PERFECTION! Make a 2 hour drive for this place if you need to. The owner and his wife are so kind and friendly. While we waited we talked with the wife and she gave us recommendations! Uncle even heard us talking about a sauce and brought some so we can sample it! I feel blessed I was able to come here and try this food. Even the corn nugget things are 10000/10! LITERALLY EVERYTHING I TRIED ALMOST BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE! They truly deserve everything! MAKE SURE TO GET THE SLEEZY SAUCE ON EVERYTHING AND BUY A BOTTLE! read more

Uncle Jacks Kitchen - Cat fish, fried ribs, shrimp, fried lamb chop, fried chicken, fries. - Seafood Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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Some of the best sea food I have had in a long time! Keep up the amazing work! Owner is very down to earth and generous in on plates/deals that they offer. read more

Great food and even better people. Snowfall wings delicious! Fried Catfish and Shrimp delicious too and Strawberry Tea to top it off! read more

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Delicious foods. Might be a little wait for perfection because they cook to order Staff very friendly I got the crab and shrimp boil My gdaughter got wings with sle z sauce and she loved them Definitely returning! read more

Me and Mama Gave Uncle Jacks a try today and was not disappointed!!! We got the lemon pepper catfish and whole catfish and couldn't even finish they brought this food out on these hugeeeeee platters, I tried to put my hand up for reference! They are located in Tyler on Palace st. WE WILL BE BACK. The service was wonderful, Vanisa V. Allen was the best and very interactive with customers! And the cook comes and interacts with his customers as well! Overall hands down the best experience! read more

Good people. Good food. We had catfish which was excellent and glad I got the salted Carmel cake for dessert.

LOVE grabbing food from here. The owners are so friendly and always make me feel welcome whenever I come. Food is always hot, fresh, and most of of DELICIOUS. The lemon pepper wings are so good and perfectly seasoned. The shrimp and crab legs are tasty as well will definitely be back soon read more

I live in north Fort Worth and seen the "Texas Bucket List" episode featuring Uncle Jacks Kitchen. Thought, we should make a day trip (I've worked upgrading cell site equipment in east TX) to Tyler and try this place. Coming back from a funeral in Jackson, MS, thought we are this far east, we will detour thru Tyler and stop. When we arrived, we were 5 minutes early. Uncle Jack thru the window put up 5 fingers to let me know they were not open yet. Once open (he opened the doors a couple of minutes early) I went in behind another couple and ordered two of the seafood boil specials. With two drinks (I think they only come in large) it was $90.00. Thought that was expensive, but the same as I pay for a little less seafood local to Ft. Worth. Uncle Jack took my order, we talked a brief minute about the show and my order and I was told 20 minutes. As I waited, I could hear running updates on the status of the orders, nice to know where I'm at with the food status. Food was prepped for take out and the drive to Ft. Worth. Advised how to reheat once I got home. Super friendly and customer focused people, both Uncle Jack and the nice young lady handing me the food. Got home, reheated and directed and very impressed with the food. I could have had a little more spice, but the flavor was everything I had hoped for. Uncle Jack has a secret flavor profile that he uses that makes his boil a little different. Lots of food, great people, super friendly customer service! Keep up the good work Uncle Jack!!!! read more

Went her today for the first time. Wings are whole wings, and sleazy sauce is an awesome mystery. I will take it any day. Shrimp were crisp and tight - no breading falling off of them. Family business that checks on you multiple times. Make sure you get the Crown Royal cake. read more

It's was okay. I wish I could give more stars but I wasn't crazy about the batter. Great folks

Ate there today! A little cozy; however, a jewel! Fabulous catfish and shrimp! Staff was so friendly!

Small little joint. The service was wonderful. The lady that took our order checked on us a few times while we ate. The cook also checked on us and isn't stingy with the food. I got the fried shrimp and tried the wings. The food was great! read more