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.

Found this place by accident on my travels. I'm so glad I found this place. The staff and the…read moreatmosphere was amazing. I did not try any food but from what I saw it looked just as awesome. The bar staff was extremely knowledgable and took pride in their craft drink making skills. I was quite impressed. I normally don't let bartenders pick drinks for me or surprise me but Kenzie did not disappoint. She was on point every time. I will definitely be returning next time I am in town. Well done!!!

Ambiance and service is amazing. My issue was the name Bourbon Alley but they didn't know specific…read moredrinks and they lacked ingredients. The staff worked very hard to make something similar but it wasn't the same. Amazing staff definitely 10!! Decor and ambiance 10! Actual cocktails that live up to the name...5 Basic bar but a great place to hang out if your expectations aren't high.

Bourbon Alley has a great atmosphere. This is a place that you can come to and really unwind after…read morea long day.

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.

The food has always been amazing. The service is hit or miss. The bald bartender is the worst at…read morecustomer service. He is so rude.

Staff were friendly and food was great! We're from out of state and wanted good food…read more We had the berry crepes, buscuits & gravy, and waffles. All had good flavors, and big portions.

Just had a great lunch at Judd's celebrating my husband's 75th birthday. The place was mostly empty…read moreso it was quiet and we could talk. UNTIL: a family of 5 were seated in the booth next to us. 2 young children, one 3-4 years old, another in a stroller. The older one hung on the glass barrier between the booths and it bent under her weight. I worried it would break and injure my 90 yr old mother. Parents were only interested in their phone. Then the baby started screaming, again no attempt by parents to comfort. No waitresses or owner intervention to request control. Another patron strolled over and politely asked that the quiet the child. Father rudely told the "old man to f' off and go sit down." Only then did the "mother" attempt to quiet the child. They then proceeded to complain to the manager that the man had been aggressive. He apologized to them! My husband and I got up and went and thanked the man. He was only a few minutes ahead of us complaining about the children. We could not talk to each other as we ate because we couldn't hear each other. So this is a good/bad review. The food was great and worth the money for our celebration but our experience was ruined by staff/managements failure to provide a nice environment and parents not willing to control their children. We might be back.

I love old downtowns. It's nice to see old businesses repurposed. The food was very good as was the…read moreservice. I'll be back next time in town.

Great time in The Waymore tonight. Only in Cooper! Great staff and patrons. We are looking forwards…read moreto our next visit.

From the owner: We are a local sports bar with great specialty drinks, cold beer, live music, and the coolest laid…read moreback vibe!

We found this place just browsing Yelp while we were staying in town. There weren't too many…read moreoptions and we wanted something more than fast food or a pizza place. I'm so glad we tried this one because it ended up being perfect! It's beautiful inside, especially the bar area. We sat in there because even though they don't have a dress code, we felt too underdressed and were more comfortable sitting at the bar. Right off the bat, the service was excellent. The hostess was super sweet and accommodating, and shortly after we sat, we were greeted by the owner. Above and beyond! He thanked us for coming and left us to our meal. We had: -Raw oysters: a mixed bunch of deliciousness! -Shrimp scampi: packed with shrimp! So much so that I couldn't finish the dish and had to take the rest home. Very tasty, and has a creole flare to it that sets it apart from your typical scampi dish. -Dessert: faced with the choice of vanilla OR chocolate crème brûlée, we dared to be different and it was a fabulous choice. The mint with the chocolate was a marvelous touch. -Drinks: I had a French 75 and my mom had a different 75 that I'm blanking on the name of. Both were fantastic! The bartenders were both awesome and they truly take pride in their creations. The owner came back around to check on us, and while we ate, we had noticed him giving what looked like tours to other patrons. We asked about some of the history and he was more than happy to share with us. Very interesting and an added bonus to our visit! All around, I had a wonderful birthday dinner and highly recommend this place to anyone who finds themselves in the area.

Wanted to try them for a while. I heard a lot of good…read morethings about them so decided to take my wife there. I guess it's about as good as you could expect from Marshall. The food wasn't as good as it could have been in my opinion for the price. The service was okay. The place not as grand as I had expected from hearing people talk about it. I should have just went to Longview for a better anniversary meal with the wife.

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.

Great atmosphere and service. Great drinks! Wish it had…read moremore space but overall A+ locale.

I've eaten sushi all over the world and I can say without a doubt that the worst gas station sushi…read moreI have ever had was better than what I got there yesterday. The salmon sashimi was obviously old The steak hibachi tasted like the steak had been left out on the counter overnight The other three chef special roles that I sampled were all subpar. I did not finish a single one. I would have to say the only thing positive worth noting was that our waitress Brenda was very attentive and took very good care of us

Very cute sushi spot that definitely features the alcoholic beverages and sporting a nice bar area…read more The menu is a little confusing on what is in some of the rolls not covered in the AYCE. The service was a little underwhelming with staff not knowing the menu well or what was being dropped off.

Stopped in on a chilly night for a first time visit to dine in. It was actually colder inside than…read moreit was outside and everyone was freezing except the staff. Customer service was good. The place was dirty, we had to ask to have our table cleaned off before we sat down at it. Food was fast food and nothing to brag about or even want to make a return visit for. The table was so wobbly I thought that it was going to walk out the door on its own power.

They don't have Hot Garlic Parmesan flavor like where I used to live. Yet, I will live... lol…read more It was very crowded and there was a wait but I have found that this is typical at other Wing-Stops as well. The space isn't good for people with a handicap and use walkers or wheelchairs. This was my experience. They were polite and I enjoyed my food.