Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in East Texas

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in East Texas? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

High Hill Farm

4.7

4.7 (98)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Tyler

About the restaurant

High Hill Farm's secluded location makes it perfect for a Romantic Fine Dining experience. Our contemporary restaurant filled with local art will delight you with fresh farm-to-table creations, some from our garden just steps from the kitchen. Each item on the menu is designed to both entertain your palette and satisfy your hunger. With our cocktail creations and extensive wine list, you're sure to find the perfect pairing to your meal. Indulge your taste buds with wine from our vineyard and a unique dish designed by Executive Chef Ryan Dove.

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Tim

Dined 6 days ago

Some friends recommended High Hill for a special occasion, so we went for our anniversary. We booked for an early dinner and had a wonderful time. The grounds were very nice to walk after dinner, with some really pretty gardens. We received very friendly, pleasant greetings from all the staff and were seated promptly upon our arrival. The attention we got from our server, Richard, was top notch. He had excellent menu knowledge, made solid suggestions based on our leanings, and was very attentive, but did not hover. He was training a new server, Jonathan that evening, and I noted that Richard was very kind and thorough with his training out in the dining room. He gave Jonathan opportunities to check on tables himself and get the invaluable experience of interacting with guests and assessing their needs. Our food was very good and seemed reasonably priced for the experience and taste. We recommend High Hill, and we will be returning ourselves.

Native Son Family Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (63)

$30 and under

American

Canton

About the restaurant

Step into Native Son Family Restaurant in Historic Downtown Canton, TX. Fresh off the success of the award-winning "Feathered Friend Chicken", Ryan & Maxine Sumner introduce their "Love Letter to East Texas." Native Son comes to life through authentic Southern, Cajun, & Texan Food. Our menu captures the essence of the East Texas Region, from the Southeast Texas Gulf, through the Piney Woods, to the Post Oak Savannah in the North; offering unique dishes rooted in family recipes that celebrate East Texas' rich cultural tapestry. Alongside these heartfelt meals, discover a full bar with late night hours: We proudly serve craft cocktails alongside a thoughtful & intentional selection of fine beers, spirits, and wines; ensuring your evening can continue as long as you desire. Whether you're grabbing a Burger & a Lone Star at the bar, an intimate date, or family dinner; experience the convergence of tradition & taste with a plate of legit East Texas Food at Native Son.

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Ron

Dined 4 days ago

A very pleasant restaurant that is well kept and decorated. The menu is brief to allow freshness of food and focus on seasonal sustainability for tasty meals.

Heritage East at Culture ETX

4.9

4.9 (523)

$50 and over

Contemporary Southern

Tyler

About the restaurant

Newly relaunched on 10/29/24 as "Heritage East," on the beautiful square in Downtown Tyler.

Modern East Texas cuisine by award winning (Cochon 555 "Prince of Pork," Texas Bucket List "Bite of the Season") and Food Network featured Chef Lance McWhorter. Locally raised steaks, chops, chicken, wild game, seafood, handmade pastas served from a kitchen that is right in the dining room! Lunch (Tues-Fri, 11-3) is standard fare, no reservations accepted. Brunch is 10-3 Saturdays and Sundays, reservations available.

We have an exceptional sommelier driven wine program, and our speakeasy bar The Plaid Rabbit is open to the public, happy hour is 5-7. Check in with host to access.

Patio seating available for reservations, indoor replacement seating may not be available for reservations interrupted due to inclement weather. Reserve at your own risk. Due to the small size of our dining room, no high chairs or room for strollers is available.

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)

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Chase

Dined 4 days ago

It was a wonderful Father’s Day experience! We enjoyed the thighs and fries, deviled eggs, biscuits and gravy

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Deep Fried Bread Pudding

Prime 102

4.9

4.9 (443)

$50 and over

American

Tyler

About the restaurant

At Prime 102, we create an experience worth sharing. You can visit us to enjoy our stunning historical Art Deco era atmosphere, professional service and unmatched cuisine. Our steakhouse in Tyler, TX provides an exciting and varied menu for dinner and lunch. Come have an elegant dinner, birthday or anniversary celebration, quick lunch or a craft made cocktail in our Corner Bar. Prime 102 also has two beautiful private dining areas for special occasions or corporate events. If you need a larger space you can also have the entire restaurant for a grand experience!

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Thomas

Dined 5 days ago

Matt is an excellent waiter and the entire experience was once again outstanding. A great place we highly recommend for a nice evening or to celebrate anything special.

Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards

4.8

4.8 (174)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Pittsburg

About the restaurant

At Los Pinos we strive to make the best wines possible from grapes grown in our vineyards, but never do we lose sight of just having fun. It's why Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards was designed to be a haven where people can connect, relax, decompress and enjoy our award-winning wines and fine culinary creations.

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Lori

Dined 6 days ago

Awesome as always. Service and food always top notch!

The Grove

4.7

4.7 (1677)

$31 to $50

Southern

Tyler

About the restaurant

The Grove Kitchen & Gardens is a brand new concept located in Tyler, Texas about one-hour East of Dallas. Out here you will find rolling hills, wide open pastures and warm, and neighborly locals! The Grove was built on one key ingredient: a strong passion for family and food. Come join us at The Grove and be one of the first to put down their roots in Tyler!

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Mercedes

Dined 4 days ago

Very delicious food and help serve our cake and everything

Rick's on the Square

4.8

4.8 (187)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Tyler

About the restaurant

Rick's menu is a culinary variety you'll find nowhere else!
Certified Angus Steaks; Market Fresh Seafood; down Home Comfort Food; House Made Desserts; Vintage Wine. Premium Cigars on our beautiful open air Patio.
Full Menu served until closing.
Best Steaks in Town and a Fresh 8 oz. Certified Angus Beef Burger to die for. Fresh Salmon; Redfish; Shrimp; Oysters on the Half Shell; Calamari and more. Fried Chicken; Chicken Fried Steak; Meatloaf; Turnip Greens; Purple Hull Peas; Mashed Potatoes and more. House Made Soups, Salads and Sandwiches.
Over 40 items under $20.
Happy Hour Monday through Friday.
Free Secure Wireless Internet.
Rick's is over 20,000 square feet with Private Meeting Rooms with LCD Projectors and screens available for up to 200 guests.
Complimentary Valet Service.
Live Music Thursday through Saturday on our Patio.
Catering on and off premise.

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Kim

Dined 5 days ago

Great time! Wonderful food and service! We had a party of 8 people and it was amazing!

X Bar Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (620)

$30 and under

Steak

Texarkana

About the restaurant

When we set out to bring X- to Amarillo, we made sure that quality and excellence would be at the core of everything we do. With each bite, each drink, and each smile you will experience the X- way. It is something you can expect every time you join us and dine as our guests!

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Matthew

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

Overall good experience. Took little longer than normal to get food.

Javi's

4.6

4.6 (78)

$30 and under

Mexican

Tyler

About the restaurant

Award winning margaritas and the best TexMex in Texas!

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Jessi

Dined 7 days ago

Had a great experience!!! Must try the churros, they are amazing!!!!

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Experience

Chocolate Piñata!

Blackhawk Creek Grill

4.5

4.5 (48)

$31 to $50

American

Tyler

About the restaurant

At Blackhawk Creek Grill, we serve fresh-to-table classic dishes. Our passion lies in creating a unique culinary culture carefully crafted from the freshest ingredients. Our full menu can be enjoyed in our indoor dining room, full bar, or the outdoor porch seating that overlooks the stage.

Don’t forget to look in the viewing window at our Aquaponics system, and browse our General Store featuring local artisans and treats. Come and experience the blend of local charm, traditional flavors, and fresh ingredients. Your table is waiting, and we can’t wait to serve you at Blackhawk Creek General Store and Grill.

Reservations are highly recommended for Friday and Saturday nights!
An event calendar can be viewed on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/blackhawkcreekgrill

Top review

DenaVIP

Dined on May 10, 2025

The steaks (and chicken) are truly something special. There are great steaks to be had in the area but Blackhawk’s extra special. It’s worth the short drive.

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