Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in East Texas

OpenTable

Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are great for groups 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!

Native Son Family Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (53)

$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.

Top review

Kara

Dined today

The OG chicken sandwich was fantastic and those fries were just as tasty!

Prime 102

4.8

4.8 (422)

$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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DKendri

Dined 6 days ago

Very amazing, delightful, and an overall excellent experience, excellent staff, splendid ambience, and friendly environment; loved it.

The Grove

4.6

4.6 (1638)

$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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Kimble VIP

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent service from Madison and meals were beautifully and flavorfully prepared.

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4.6

4.6 (182)

$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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NatalieVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Food was good at a very reasonable price. Our waitress was personable and helpful regarding the items on the menu, and gave us her honest opinion. I would definitely go back!

Texas de Brazil - Tyler

4.6

4.6 (1983)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Tyler

About the restaurant

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Where can you get such a ‘fine’ meal … at such an excellent price. I live in Longview, Tx.. am single & over 60.,, but I treat myself & dine there (at least) once a month. I ❤️ Texas de Brazil.

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Experience

HAPPY HOUR Mon-Fri

III Palms

4.6

4.6 (180)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Tyler

About the restaurant

Steaks, Wine, Elegance
III Palms is the best kept secret in Tyler! Welcome to the new standard of dining!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 13, 2025

Wonderful service, food was good overall but would have liked a vegetarian option.

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Experience

Wine & Martini Happy Hour at III Palms

Javi's

4.5

4.5 (48)

$30 and under

Mexican

Tyler

About the restaurant

Award winning margaritas and the best TexMex in Texas!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 14, 2025

Javi’s did not disappoint. Our reservation was honored and we were taken right to our table, party of 5. Our server was awesome and made sure we were being serviced throughout the dinner. The vibe was lively and nice crowds. The restaurant was clean, great staff and tasty food. My favorite restaurant in Tyler, TX.

Villaggio del Vino

4.3

4.3 (402)

$30 and under

Italian

Tyler

About the restaurant

Villaggio del Vino is Tyler's modern Italian bistro. We offer a very comprehensive menu of traditional and nouveau Italian dishes with distinctive and delicious appetizers, salads and, of course, pasta entrees. We also offer a lunch menu and a Saturday brunch. Join us for our weekday happy hour, Martini Tuesday and Wine Down Wednesday.

One of our most unusual features is our wood-fired brick oven pizza, made in Italy and installed on site by skilled artisans. Cooked at 900 degrees, our homemade pizza crust is crisp, light and absolutely delicious.

We have two indoor dining areas with a hip, West Coast-style ambiance, as well as two outdoor patio dining areas. Our atmosphere will make you feel like you're far from home, even though you're right here in Tyler.

We have also been awarded the 2022 Diner's Choice award by Open Table. Please join our incredible journey to redefine the polished-casual dining experience revolving around a European-style menu with Neapolitan pizzas!

Top review

BryanC

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely early dinner on the patio with friends. The live music was an extra bonus. The Halibut with Brussels sprouts is amazing. Everyone enjoyed the meal outdoors on a perfect Spring evening.

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Experience

Weekly Happy Wine and Cocktails Happy Hour!

FD's Grill House

4.3

4.3 (37)

$30 and under

American

Tyler

About the restaurant

FD's Grill House is a traditional American restaurant and steakhouse. It has a casual and welcoming ambiance. The restaurant is washed in bright shades of brown and red. FD's Grill House prepares fresh steaks on fire grills. The steaks are marinated with signature spices and traditional sauces. Cedar plank salmon is the specialty seafood. It is served with the spicy dip. Chicken tenderloin with coleslaw and French fries is a hearty and light meal. Louisiana gumbo, prepared with shrimp and sausage stuffing, is served with barbecue dip. FD's Grill House serves key lime pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for additional surcharge. The bar serves non-alcoholic cocktails and fresh juices.

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Suzette

Dined 7 days ago

Melinda was a wonderful server! She made sure this was the first of many visits from us! The food was great and a decent price too!

Saltgrass Steak House - Tyler

4.3

4.3 (59)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Tyler

About the restaurant

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.

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Kelly

Dined on Jan 19, 2025

Saltgrass is a great place to eat. We took my parents and they say this is now their favorite place

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