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Native Son Family Restaurant
Price: Moderate•American•4.9(61)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.Heritage East at Culture ETX
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Southern•4.9(523)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.
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The Grove
Price: Expensive•Southern•4.7(1,675)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!Rick's on the Square
Price: Moderate•Comfort Food•4.8(187)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.
Saltgrass Steak House - Tyler
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.6(64)Saltgrass Steak House is an award-winning steakhouse famous for serving Angus Beef steaks. Each steak is cooked to perfection with Saltgrass-7 Steak Spice, and topped with garlic butter. All breads, dressings, soups and desserts are made from scratch daily. Great food and legendary hospitality make Saltgrass an enjoyable experience for the whole family.Dakotas Prime Steak & Chop House - Tyler
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.5(1,235)Dakotas Steak House is ranked one of America’s #1 steakhouses and for good reason. Our steaks are USDA prime, our portions are big and our drinks are stiff. We’ve been in the same location in Tyler for over 10 years. Our servers are experienced and professional. Our wine list is carefully designed, and the drinks are well prepared.
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- OTOpenTable DinerDallas - Fort Worth •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoThe food was delicious, and the ambiance was pleasing. It was a great Saturday evening date.More infoIII PalmsPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Tyler•4.7
- MMercedesDallas - Fort Worth •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoVery delicious food and help serve our cake and everythingMore infoThe GrovePrice: Expensive• Southern• Tyler•4.7
- JJessiEast Texas •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoHad a great experience!!! Must try the churros, they are amazing!!!!More infoJavi'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Tyler•4.6
- JJudyEast Texas •3 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 8, 2025Hannah our server was fantastic! We had 13 people and she served our table with no problem.More infoTwelvePrice: Moderate• American• Tyler•4.5
- PPatHouston •1 review4.0Dined on Apr 18, 2025Had a great time there. Was there for the Regional Track meet. The service was great and food was good.More infoBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - TylerPrice: Moderate• American• Tyler•4.4
Discover Tyler
The city of Tyler is the largest grower of commercially created rose bushes in the world and offers unique dining options that will please all food lovers. The area is also known for its quaint brick streets, famous gardens, antique shops and an array of creative cuisines. Tyler features a variety of dining establishments, including Mexican bistros and barbecue joints, which create culinary pleasures that will satisfy whatever you're craving, from fresh seafood to grilled steaks. The region’s most popular dishes are country-fried yard bird and brisket with East Texas sauce. Tyler also contains national chain restaurants as well as local eateries that serve Italian, American and Asian fare.
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Child friendly restaurants in Tyler include Twelve, The Grove and Texas de Brazil - Tyler