I feel like I have to give this place 5 stars. The food is 4 to 4.5 (so far) but the fact that it's…read moretiny, local, family run, everything made from scratch just pushes it up that extra notch. Chicken fried chicken was juicy and properly seasoned and the best we'd ever had. Ditto for the green beans and the okra. She wouldn't tell us what she puts in the green beans, but it's some combination of bacon grease and magic, I swear. The okra was fresh cut, fresh battered, fresh fried, unlike every other place I get it where you can tell it's out of a bag. Hot water cornbread was ah-mazing. I only wish I had honey to slather on it along with the butter. White gravy was fantastic, with just a hint of sweetness we couldn't quite put our finger on. Chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes were delicious, but also the only things I can say were on par with some of our other favorites. Prices are extremely reasonable. And the service is as down home and personal as you would expect at a place like Sylvia Mae's. But don't expect quick delivery of your food. Everything is made to order and it takes time, so settle in and be patient. We will definitely return here as often as we can when we are in the area.

Occasionally you stumble upon something truly special. This unassuming small business is exactly…read morewhat you want it to be. It is a meeting place, a comfort zone, a haven of good nature and community. The food is simple and good. The person providing the food is honest and real. This establishment is a lifeline of stability in an otherwise downtrodden neighborhood. THIS is the reason we have yelp...to discover and highlight businesses that actually deserve recognition. Sylvia Mae's is all of these things and more. Go visit...manage expectations and enjoy the moment. There aren't many places like this left.

Always love the good home cooked meals. Their veggies have great seasoning - get the baked squash!…read more Everyday they have a $9.99 dinner special ie - veggie plate, chicken fried steak, meatloaf- varies by the day. I've never had bad service and they bring out delicious rolls before your entree. It's pretty much a typical sit down restaurant with tables and booths. They do have an overflow room that can accommodate a larger group.

I love their chicken fried steak. Fried shrimp is good too. Pork chops are tender, best ever.read more

To start this review off, the food is amazing! The servers are very kind, and the owner cane and…read moretalked to us! We told him how much we enjoyed the food and he offered to give us a free new menu dish on the house. The atmosphere is very nice and overall this was a great place for dinner!

Mothers Day meal was a success! We had:…read moreHamburger with fries Hamburger steak with mashed potatoes and okra Fish basket. Everything was very good!! Our waitress (Kacie) was excellent! She is friendly and helpful!! Nothing fancy, just good food!! Shop/Dine local When you're hungry, go to Hambone's Cajun Grill Go get Full

We didn't know what to expect, but we were highly impressed. When you walk in you're treated, just…read morelike you were in the old days. Customer service was great. You could tell they appreciated your business. We split the Tri-stone combo with onion rings. The Tri-stone burger consisted of 3 smashed patties, 3 cheeses, 3 pieces of bacon, tri-sauce, which tasted like Canes sauce, on a toasted brioche bun. The onion rings were home made, and delicious. We spent $25 dollars including the tip. There was so much food we couldn't finish it all. We will defiantly come back.

Food is always hot and delicious! The cheeseburgers are our family's favorite! Service is…read morerespectful and friendly!

On the way back to DFW from College Station we stopped at Sam's on Sunday, 3/8. I was so glad we…read moredid!! This place has an absolutely amazing lunch buffet! The salad stuff was fresh and the dressings were all good. On the hot side of the buffet they had chicken friend steak, ham, turkey and dressings, bbq brisket and friend chicken. Everything was excellent! The sides were all great. I imagine their homemade pies are amazing but I was too full to try any of them! I will 100% be back anytime I am nearby!!!

My dad has been coming here for years, I believe this was my first time…read more My dad went for the buffet, and I ordered a la carte. First, the service was excellent, I believe our server was named Presley. Very kind, always checking on us and keeping our water and tea full. On the buffet, my dad enjoyed the salad he had, but was surprised at the little variety offered that day. He said last time he was there with my brother there was more to choose from. He then got the fried chicken, which was greasy and barely any chicken on the thigh. I tried to find a drumstick but it was just breasts, thighs and a few wings. He did like the chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes. As for the fried okra, you have to eat it fresh. It is sitting under a heat lamp just makes it soggy and slimy. I ordered 4 vegetables a la carte which came out to be as much as the all you can eat buffet. First, their onion rings are OUTSTANDING! So is their homemade ranch. What was disappointing was the green beans, they definitely came out of a can and were heated. At $3.99 I expected fresh. There may have been a small piece of onion in it. Not sure if that was how it was cooked or if it fell in from another dish. The black-eyed peas were tasty. I also had a cup of the chicken corn chowder which was good. However, there was pieces of cubed chicken in it which also made me think that it was a prepackaged soup and not homemade. My dad got the coconut cream pie, which tasted good, but could have used more coconut then just on the top. He wanted bread pudding or peach cobbler, however at the time of day we were there, they had been picked over way too much, not leaving much for anyone else to enjoy. I did like the selections in the gift shop and purchased a tea towel before we left. I always like to try a place 3 times so I may stop in and try something else. Again, great customer service.

Palestine has needed a good semi elegant place to dine for ages and this fits perfectly…read more It was a wonderful meal and the steaks were cooked perfectly and felt more like a steakhouse in a big city than a small town. The service was excellent with the staff not blinking an eye to a group of 7 coming in. They took care of us and made the birthday meal for my brother perfect!

This was a lovely restaurant inside of the historic Redlands hotel in downtown Palestine. We got…read morethere before the restaurant opened and were able to walk around the hotel and read about its history as well as explore the little downstairs library. Once the restaurant opened, our large group was seated among 4 tables and we were attended to very well. The food options were very diverse and everything tasted great! I would definitely go back and bring friends.

Looking for a stop between Houston and DFW? Something…read moreDifferent was anpleaaant supervise From the welcome to the personal service, they certainly know how to treat their customers Need a refill?? Oh it's already on the table. Perhaps some suggestions, they have plenty. My boyfriend the recommended Chicken fried steak and he was quiet all throughout lunch. I got the Reuben with chips and it was cooked to perfection down to the home made potato chips.Our waitress who had been working there for three decades mentioned that they had coconut crème pie I'm coco for coconut so I thought that I would give it a try. It was absolutely sublime! I haven't had coconut crème pie like this since my trip to the Bahamas The check came quickly and we said our goodbyes to the crew and the other friendly passers by enjoying their choices What a treat! We will be back

We were greeted as soon as we arrived with the kindest smile. This is a seat yourself establishment…read moreand as soon as you pick the perfect spot, there is someone there to take your drink order and tell you the special of the day. Th menu has so many great options, so I went with the special, chicken fried chicken with white gravy, mashed potatoes, okra and toast. I am not a huge gravy person so got it on the side. The proportions were the perfect size, not too little and definitely not overwhelming. Everything was excellent and cooked to perfection. I had the sweet tea and it was wonderful as well. My co worker had the fish plate, she is a connoisseur of fish and said it was wonderful. The booths were a good size and customers are able to write with chalk paint pens to leave their mark. The environment was relaxing and fun at the same time. Although the space is smaller, the speed of service and the wonderful staff made it feel big. Will definitely return when I travel through Teague!

This place is right off highway. We split the catfish, fries and pinto beans. It was FABULOUS!…read more Give this place a try. If you want a quick lunch in and out this won't be for you. It says on signs GOOD FOOD takes time to prepare. They definitely know how to make good food. So sit down and enjoy Ms Arlene's Kountry Kitchen.

Food was good but not great. Service was good but for the area prices are high. Table placards are…read morenot cleaned and window sills bordering the booths are unsanitary. Full black trash bags with unknown content ( possibly not trash) are stored in sight shoved in the corner of the table seating area with piled up chairs and unused tables. Could easily be a great place with some simple improvements.