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 !

We slipped in on a Friday night for Crablegs and drinks. They had a live band which is always a…read moreplus. We had crab legs, sausage, crayfish with eggs, corn, and potatoes. Plus an order of fried mushrooms. I habe no complaints. We got the got before extra hot and it was extremely tolerable. Came could have went with the hottest. The House margarita was really well!! Perfect for the ladies.

The seafood boil was good the only thing that kind of ruined our first experience was the waitress…read more She wasn't friendly or helpful.

Good food, quick service, great atmosphere. Always a treat to stop by, so glad they're in a…read morestationary location instead of always on the go.

Not very impressed for the first time we have been there, but from the reviews, it looks like most…read morereally love this place. We couldn't get past the greatly over salted -- everything. The coating on the fish filets was not bad, but the soggy fries were disappointing. The chicken fried chicken was not terrible, but it, too, was soggy. We couldn't even eat the mashed potatoes because they were so greasy, and the green beans and gravy were way too salty to enjoy. The hush puppies were not nearly as good as those we have had at the other restaurants in the area. However, all the staff were friendly and very nice. But overall, we've just found the first restaurant in this area we doubt we will ever go back to. To all those who love this place -- that's wonderful! Enjoy!

You don't realize how lucky you are to be close to Louisiana until you're in West Texas for 4…read moreyears. You come back to a place like Happy's, and it tastes like a Michelin Star establishment compared to the seafood up in Lubbock. Where is that fish from? The ponds? Ain't no way. Happy's is a staple of Tyler. Owned by the same team as Mercados and Posados, Happy's is their only seafood establishment, and it is a fine piece of art. Inside, there's plenty of lamps and fish hanging on the walls and decor that feels strongly inspired by Mardi Gras. The truest display of their beauty is a chandelier made of Corona bottles. I was meeting my aunt and uncle for lunch with my girlfriend, and my uncle knows this place up and down. You could tell it's one of his favorite spots in Tyler by how he lit up when I suggested it as the place we go to lunch together while I was visiting. We used to go quite a bit when I was still living in Tyler, and he still knows the name of the waitresses and they love him back. I went for the Catfish Po Boy because man did it sound fire. I got it with a side of fries and fried okra. The okra was great and the fries were super crispy. The Po Boy itself was the star of the show. I unwrapped it and destroyed the entire thing. The catfish side was super crispy and delicious and had a fantastic flavor. It tasted fresh and I knew it was really special. My girlfriend got the gumbo and thought it was incredible as well along with eating half of my fried okra. Happy's might have some of the best seafood in Tyler. It's a great establishment, and I was proud to be able to show it to my visiting girlfriend as the pride and joy of some of the food Tyler has to offer. RIYL: Something fishy

This is highly decorated restaurant that has a lot of personality! We went for lunch, Kristen was…read moreour server, she was polite but very slow. We started with the onion rings for an appetizer, in fact we received our appetizer before we received our drinks.. that is how slow Kristen was. We asked for lemons a couple of times, by the time we were halfway through with our lunch, we finally received them... The onion rings were delicious! The right amount of crunch with the perfect amount of Cajun seasoning! So good! I had the catfish po boy with fried okra and French fries. The bread was a good, the catfish was tasty, very thin though. The fried okra and French fries were good too. My husband had the catfish plate, also had fried okra and French fries as his side. His catfish filets were thicker than my po boy. Food was amazing with large portions. Service needs work.

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

Don't let the rough look of the building fool you or deter you. Inside are some very genuine…read morelovely 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.

I got the Fish Basket and it was worth every dollar. The fish was cooked perfectly and full of…read moreflavor. The customer service was great, with staff who were attentive and friendly. The restaurant itself was nice and well maintained, making for an enjoyable dining experience. Overall, I would definitely go back.

Ruby was the first smiling face when we came in!! Newbies here and she was so kind & helped with…read moreour yummy selections. I had the mild boiled shrimp & it's was spicy for me so I will be asking for none of the spices on it. The hubby had the fish & shrimp ~ crunchy & so fresh tasting. Banana pudding was to die for! Ivan (manager) & Amber (GM) were both so pleasant & friendly. We will definitely be back!!

Skippers pier is the best seafood in this part of East Texas. There Popcorn shrimp special on…read moreTuesdays can't be beat. You get a Lb of Popcorn shrimp for $9.99 comes with fries, hushpuppies & Coleslaw. The service is always on point. Our waitress Emma is absolutely one of the best waitresses we've ever had

I went here with my dad who was born and raised in the area. He explained that we should go early…read morebecause they can get really busy, really quickly. So we went at around 4:45 in the afternoon on a Friday. There was already a 20-30 minute wait for a table inside, but instant seating on the patio, which we took. I'm breaking this into two scores--the food which is the most important, and the service (not just waitress, but overall). Food 4.5 stars--not perfect, but very good. Service 3.0 After getting seated on the patio we were told the server would be out shortly. After about 15 minutes I went back in to ask for menus--coincidently the person that seated us was telling the server that they had people at our table, so I turned around and went back out. Shortly thereafter we were given menus and we ordered drinks. Dad got 50/50 tea and I got water and a whisky rocks which confused the waitress. "So like, with Coke?" No, ma'am, just the whiskey poured over rocks, whatever your house whiskey is, I'm not that picky. We already knew what we wanted and ordered the catfish filets with fries, and fried okra. The food came quickly, but still no drinks. Eventually those came out. My whiskey was in a larger glass, not a whole lot but enough not to complain. The waitress then asked if I wanted a straw for it because she wasn't sure. She might have been new to service, so I'm not upset, I was more amused. She is working at a bar/restaurant but perhaps the servers are kept seperate and she's not used to running for the bar. The food was excellent. The catfish was freshly fried, the outside a good crunchy crust and the inside darn near dissolved it was so tender and moist, not even a hint of being over or under done. Excellent flavor, it didn't need the house made dips (a tartar and a cocktail sauce, both great), but they complimented it. Tartar was heavy on mayo flavor than traditional tartar, but you could still tell what it was. Cocktail sauce seemed fairly standard, I guess I can't promise that one was house made. Two jalapeno hush puppies came with it. They were standard fair, a little bit of spice, enough to enjoy while letting non-spicy people still tolerate it. Crunch went deep, the center was cooked but a lot less of the ratio than the crunch outside. Fries were also standard, but fried well, good crunch and fluffy inside. Fish was the absolute star, it was "close your eyes and enjoy" good. Fried okra was bland. It was crunch on the outside, soft but not gooey on the inside so they treated it well to reduce the slime, but it didn't stand out from any other fried okra I've had. Wouldn't get it again, but it was cheap. Didn't get checked on very often, I think we were offered drink refills when we asked for the check. Got the bill. Fish plates, $16. Okra side: 3.50. My one ounce of whiskey, TWELVE DOLLARS. I don't know if she rang it in wrong, or if their prices are just ridiculous for that stuff. Lesson learned, don't order alcohol here. But most certainly order the fish. Service lacking, perhaps still learning, fish was absolutely wonderful.

Very clean. The service was excellent and the server kept checking on us if we need water or refill…read morefor our beverages. The food was good. The price was good too. Very reasonable. First time but definitely coming back.

I have tried Ohayo Sushi twice now. I have been happy both times. The service is decent and the…read moresushi is fresh and good. The best part is that you can get a good sushi lunch without spending a fortune. The only negatives I have are that the beer is a bit overpriced and in some parts of the restaurant there is an old mop bucket smell that can be a bit rough. All in all, I will definitely be returning to Ohayo Sushi and would recommend to others for lunch.

The food, service, and atmosphere all exceeded my expectations. Their seafood was the real standout.read more

A little pre Valentine dinner at III Palms was just right…read more We made reservations for earlier in the evening and glad we did. The service could not have been better! Caleb was just the Best! He not only took care of our needs, but had a Great attitude. Our meal: Braised Short Rib Mashed potatoes Brussels sprouts Crab Cakes Wedge Cheesecake The food was wonderful and the serving sizes were just right. My wife and I will certainly be back, it was that good. I must mention everything was decorated so nice. Candles, flowers and music made for a special occasion. When we were leaving, the hostess gave my wife a "little gold box" of candy. Talk about putting the cherry on the top to a Great evening! Thank you III Palms.

Our server was lovely, but the food was just not good. We ordered mozzarella sticks and they…read morebrought it out and gave us paper plates, which was interesting. I ordered fried fish and fried shrimp with cajun fries. The food was fried too hard, particularly the fish and it could have been seasoned better. The fries just had seasoning poured over them and weren't really cajun styled fries.

I've tried a million times with this restaurant because I do really enjoy their sauces and their…read moreservers are very good, but the actual seafood is old and gross nine times out of ten. Very unsanitary restaurant as a whole /: