Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in East Texas

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the most notable wine lists 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!

Heritage East at Culture ETX

4.9

4.9 (526)

$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)

Top review

AshleyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Always a good time. Food is so good. Kyle always takes such good care of us and James is always spot on with his wine suggestions. Looking forward to next time!

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Deep Fried Bread Pudding

Prime 102

4.9

4.9 (448)

$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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sarahVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful drinks, food, and service. We love the ambiance and 5 star service.

III Palms

4.8

4.8 (228)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Tyler

About the restaurant

Upscale restaurant offering steaks, cocktails, and live music in a cozy setting.

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E. L.

Dined 5 days ago

Perfect dinner! Staff is very proactive to your needs and shares information very well. Excellent atmosphere!

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Experience

Celebration Cake Experience

Experience

Wine & Martini Happy Hour at III Palms

The Grove

4.7

4.7 (1681)

$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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Cheryl

Dined 2 days ago

We had a great time celebrating our anniversary. Our waiter, Quinton, was great and made sure our date was special! The food and drinks were amazing!

Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards

4.7

4.7 (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 on Jun 13, 2025

Awesome as always. Service and food always top notch!

X Bar Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (621)

$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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Bob

Dined 5 days ago

Food and service was super good. Did have a few gnats flying around the table.

Blackhawk Creek Grill

4.6

4.6 (49)

$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

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Tameka

Dined 3 days ago

We ordered the ribeye. It was delicious...cooked as desired and very flavorful. The cocktail of the month was very refreshing also. We will definitely come back and maybe try the salmon or pork ribeye.

Dakotas Prime Steak & Chop House - Tyler

4.5

4.5 (1236)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Tyler

About the restaurant

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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glenn

Dined 4 days ago

I have been a loyal customer for almost 4 years now since I relocated to Tyler. This is my go-to for every special occasion

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Texas de Brazil - Tyler

4.5

4.5 (1988)

$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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Chris

Dined 6 days ago

simplely wonderful each time we go...from the staff, to the food, everything GREAT

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Experience

HAPPY HOUR Mon-Fri

Villaggio del Vino

4.2

4.2 (426)

$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

Robin

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Exceptional service and excellent food will definitely be back

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Experience

Weekly Happy Wine and Cocktails Happy Hour!

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