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Heritage East at Culture ETX, Tyler, TX

Heritage East at Culture ETX

4.8
4.8
465 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Hot spot
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" for our Heritage Pork Chop) and Food Network Chopped featured Chef Lance McWhorter. Locally raised steaks, chops, chicken, wild game, seafood, handmade pastas, all served from an open kitchen that is right in the dining room. Lunch (Tues-Fri, 11-3) is standard fare and first come first served seating.


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 daily. 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Speakeasy
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (903) 787-5800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Lance McWhorter
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant is available for buyouts
  • Neighborhood
    Tyler
  • Cross street
    Erwin and South College
  • Parking details
    Parking on the Square, or free covered parking 1 block south in the Fair Plaza Garage (208 S College Ave)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 465 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Texas

    Best Overall

  • East Texas

    Best Food

  • East Texas

    Best Service

  • East Texas

    Best Ambiance

  • East Texas

    Best Value

  • East Texas

    Innovative

  • East Texas

    Healthy

  • East Texas

    Hot spot

  • East Texas

    Neighborhood gem

  • East Texas

    Great for fine wines

  • East Texas

    Good for special occasions

  • East Texas

    Lively

  • Tyler

    Best Overall

  • Tyler

    Best Food

  • Tyler

    Best Service

  • Tyler

    Best Ambiance

  • Tyler

    Best Value

  • Tyler

    Neighborhood gem

  • Tyler

    Great for fine wines

  • Tyler

    Good for special occasions

  • Tyler

    Lively

  • Tyler

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Heritage East at Culture ETX offers a "fantastic" dining experience, with "amazing" food and service. Chef Lance impresses with creative dishes like the "redfish" and "braised boar." The restaurant boasts a cozy atmosphere, attentive staff, and a unique speakeasy vibe. A must-visit in Tyler for gourmet enthusiasts.

465 Reviews
  1. Aaron

    East Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely one of the best meals we have had! Everything from start to finish with the wine pairings were spectacular. We have zero complaints from our night. The best items of the night were surprisingly the fries, and the fried bread pudding was delicious. Thank you to Lance and his great staff!

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  2. Rory

    East Texas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Culture ETX is a special place. There’s nothing like it in any of the surrounding area. The food is absolutely incredible— I’ve been multiple times now, and have always left blown away by the meal. A true diamond in the ruff!

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  3. liz

    East Texas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my 65th birthday and our anniversary. We knew we wanted to celebrate somewhere special so of course, we chose Culture.We have had many special times there. The food was as always delicious. Our waiter Kyle was amazing just like always and James the Somalia recommended a delicious bottle of wine. Always a fun place to be. Thank you Lance and amazing Staff! Liz and Bob 

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  4. Steve

    VIP

    Austin

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new menu is fantastic! And the quality is amazing!

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  5. Dan

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly fantastic experience. Staff was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Every employee we saw was focused and seemed to genuinely enjoy their job. This was a joy to watch. Food was the best I've ever had. Each bite was incredibly spicy and flavourful, but not hot. A meal I will never forget.

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  6. Joseph

    VIP

    East Texas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place in Tyler right now for great food, service, environment. Keep up the great work!!

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  7. andrew

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our experience. Food was well priced. Ambiance was easy and relaxing with just the right amount of service & hospitality! Had the pork chop which was amazing! Would definitely return next time we are in Tyler!

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  8. William

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend. Burnt ends appetizer, and frog legs are hands down amazing. Red fish dish was fantastic. Service was amazing. Great date night spot, or dinner with coworkers.

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  9. Amy

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently fantastic food and service! Highly recommend for a nice evening out.

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  10. Lucinda

    East Texas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Possibly the best meal I have ever had… I had the striped bass and it was fantastic…. My son had the Ribeye and he said it was phenomenal. The waitstaff were quite knowledgeable and very attentive… the chocolate mousse was worth the hype and I enjoyed my experience very much

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FAQs

Heritage East at Culture ETX offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (903) 787-5800.

Heritage East at Culture ETX is rated 4.8 stars by 465 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Heritage East at Culture ETX

118 West Erwin St, Tyler, TX 75702

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Erwin and South College
  • Neighborhood
    Tyler
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Speakeasy
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking on the Square, or free covered parking 1 block south in the Fair Plaza Garage (208 S College Ave)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Lance McWhorter
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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