This is our favorite place to go for any special occasion (or even if we just feel like having a nice date night). I can't count the number of times that I've been, since I first tried the place in 2008 or 2009 (after moving to Tyler from the west coast). Bernard is almost always on hand to keep an eye on his "baby" and I've never had a bad dinner here. (Their lunch menu is a little light on choices, and I'm not a fan of the salad dressing used on the salads at lunch, but it's still a great place to take a client for lunch). Their dinner service is really where they shine though. The food is amazing, the ambiance is perfect for an intimate meal, and they always have amazing specials! (My favorite is when they have lamb... it is simply the best. My husband loves their seafood, but they do EVERYTHING well, and the bread and olive tapinade is so good that it's hard not to fill up on it while waiting for your food.) If you're adventurous, I'd suggest the escargot (after my husband tried it once, he now orders it every time we come here). If you simply want a decadent appetizer, the baked brie is wonderful. They also do a really good French onion soup. I really don't have anything bad that I can say about Bernard's, other than I wish it was open on Mondays. read more

A huge thank you to the staff and owners of Bernard's!! I was throwing a surprise 60th birthday for my mom and I lived out of state. Cindy was extremely helpful in helping me plan a beautiful event for about 50 people. Everything was five stars, including the food, the service and the beautiful ambience. I had to travel the same day as the event, and I was able to just show up, and everything was perfect. Amazing experience!! read more

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Everyone in my group ordered the salmon and raved about how it was excellent, and the mashed potatoes and side salad were amazing. I had the steak and it was good aside for the fact that I would have preferred more seasoning. I probably wouldn't order the steak again but still, overall very good. The atmosphere was great and the overall experience is a much slower pace. Just sit back and enjoy your evening. read more

Bernard's Mediterranean in Tyler feels like stepping into your grandmother's house, especially in the cozy wine cellar room on the left. The Veal Nicoise is a must-try, along with the escargot and stuffed mushrooms--absolutely delicious! While I wasn't a fan of the red stag dish, the dim lighting, hospitable service, and owners personally checking on guests make for a warm and welcoming experience. If you are in Tyler ever, this is a must stop on your list with there being limited quality options! Lamb is a popular off menu item here. Tons of off menu items, your server will go down the list... read more

Food was delicious as always. My waitress Crystal was amazing and laughed at my jokes! I had bread service, escargot and a salad. Cozy elegant restaurant. And wish I could get to know Crystal better. Shame I live so far away. Signed CRS :-) read more

Bernard's Mediterranean Restaurant - Mediterranian Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Tyler, Texas

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Bernard's is such a Tyler treasure. Bernard made us a delicious steak Dianne for our 48th anniversary. Drinks are always spot on, affordable but interesting wines, too. All in a comfortable setting that reminds me of Soho or Nolita. Can't wait to go back. read more

Great food. Chef takes pride in his work. Staff is great. Ambience feels like I'm in the Mediterranean.

As real aficionados of Mediterranean food, we were all set to enjoy schwarma, fatoosh, shish kebab, etc., but imagine our surprise when no Mediterranean dishes appeared on the menu! There must be a story here. However, the restaurant was not without its upscale appeal, with white tablecloths even for lunch. The single server was quite attentive, even though obviously in high gear among the eight or so occupied tables. The lunch menu consisted of perhaps a dozen classic dishes, mostly with Italian influence, and the prices were definitely in line with a good value. I chose the redfish special, which was very tasty, but the star of the show was the plentiful crusty bread, served hot in a basket along with a wonderful tepanade. Yes, we had to order more of the wonderful bread. My partner had the veal piccata, which was a huge disappointment. The veal was shockingly chewy, and she had to leave a portion that was cut too thick, as it was just too tough to manage. The other missing element was the customary lemon flavor in the sauce. I can't imagine what happened here; this seemed so incongruous with the rest of our very satisfactory experience. read more

A couple of weeks ago we went back to Bernard's after a 4 year hiatus. We had an inattentive waitress during the days of covid which just soured us. Fast forward to lunch in August 25...we have enjoyed it twice this month. The service has been so good and the food has been delicious as could be. We back baby! read more

Great quality on food and service. It's a restaurant that feels special. This is great to have in Tyler. Perfect for special occasions.

My wife and I and another couple were in this restaurant this past November celebrating a birthday. We experienced a blatant fraudulent, misleading, and deceptive business practice of this establishment. Primarily based on THEIR website (www.Bernards.com) somewhat reasonable menu prices, we decided to visit this establishment. Upon being seated and ordered drinks, we discovered the prices on THEIR website and the prices on THEIR menu were vastly different. Just one example is their Filet Mignon Bearnaise was advertised at $37.95 on their website and their menu price was $47.95, a 22% difference. All the entries we checked had close to the same price difference. When we asked our waiter about the vast difference, he told us that he spoke to Mr. Bernard (who was in his restaurant at the time) and was told he said he had no affiliation with HIS business's website and the menu prices were the prices we must pay. If we hadn't already ordered drinks, we would have left immediately. At the very least, this is a very deceptive business practice and one that potential customers need to know about. read more

Nice entry - they require reservations as most nights are full; so going in on time sent to bar area - quickly served a glass - we were celebrating 2 birthdays in our group of 4. Easy up front parking nice in the rain for August. Kind of hidden in back area off Broadway - but easily found. Food was just ok; Veal was tough - nice mushroom sauce on it; basic mash potatoes and I opted for asparagus - which was funny 2 spears were served tasty but would not order the veal again. 2 guests got the Halibut - came out as one line of seared just ok; seemed fresh grilled but no taste and was hoping for more of a fillet serving - same veggis - potatoes - last dish was Chicken Marsala - which was basic - again nothing exceptional. Staff was good - very nice and quick. Kept wine flowing - drinks. They did bring out complimentary birthday desserts - nice. read more

Just finished a wonderful anniversary dinner here. Nick and Casey were excellent co wait staff. They saw to our every need. The food was delicious. The bread and tapenade are some of the best I have ever eaten. I loved the "house" creamy Italian dressing on the very crisp salad. My entree was creative and tasty. My husband's steak was cooked exactly as ordered. The restaurant has a very romantic, intimate vib, even though most patrons were there just to eat. The regular menu items are affordable,about the same as Olive Garden and the steak prices compare to Longhorn or Saltgrass. Of course, the specialty items are more expensive, but for a special occasion, acceptable. We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

By far the best restaurant in Tyler Texas. Food is always spot on service is always been phenomenal. If you want to go somewhere else and then press your date or your significant other this is the place to go. Bernard you have done a great job and you work too hard. read more

My first time at Bernard's convinced me of what others have written in reviews: I agree it's one of the top restaurants in Tyler. I enjoyed the atmosphere. It's a good place for a date night, but we did see a large party in the dining room as well. The menu options were surprisingly well-priced. We started with a crab cake appetizer, which I'll get everytime now. It's full of lump crabmeat! I enjoyed the chicken florentine and was glad they accommodated my request for no capers My husband had a salmon dish topped with crabmeat: we BOTH enjoyed his dish too. (They say a perk to being married is you can also have some of what your partner orders) The dining room was unassuming. Nothing too fancy, but it has character. I enjoyed the candlelit vibes! read more

Bernard's Mediterranean Restaurant - Chicken Florentina - Mediterranean Near Me - Tyler, Texas

Amazing food and service. The ambience is alway excellent. It's worth it for just The olive dip but the fresh fish is great And the rack of lamb is to die for read more

Love going to Bernard's for special occasions and they never disappoint! Everything we've ordered, from crab stuffed trout to their filet were all superb. Service is always outstanding and the atmosphere is intimate. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance, the attentive service and the delicious food. Nice find for a first time visit.

Wonderful food and my server was so knowledgeable about their offerings. The tapenade was absolutely phenomenal, and I don't even like olives! I would come back again just for a bowl of that. read more

Nice place! The service was impeccable. Food was outstanding. Very inviting atmosphere. Hidden gem in downtown Tyler. We will definitely eat here again, often. read more

Went to Bernard's for an impromptu date night with my wife. We enjoyed ourselves immensely. Service is great and the specials were really good. We will make this a regular. read more

A Tyler institution, tried and true. Year after year, Bernards consistently provides amazing food and excellent service. From the lasagna, to the redfish, to the softshell crab, and stuffed mushrooms, each meal was perfectly prepared and delicious. Expectations are always exceeded at Bernards. Do yourself a favor the next time you're in town dine at Bernards... You'll be glad you did. read more

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Consistently delicious food and excellent service. A Tyler tried and true restaurant for your family special occasion as well as a dinner that becomes a special occasion- every time. read more

Adore the intimate bar area. Sea Bass is some of the best around. Bernard always has a great staff for a beautiful experience. read more

Food Excellent Food!! And the staff was incredibly efficient and personable!! Cannot wait to go back! read more

I visited this restaurant frequently many years ago and it was the best in class! Bernard was always a gem of a host, always super friendly and welcoming, as well as his staff. The food was always exceptional, fresh and well prepared. One of my most favorite items on the menu was the chicken Florentine! A must visit when visiting Tyler ! read more

Had made reservations for my parents to enjoy a night out there... I live in Phoenix. Emma was kind enough to work with me on taking care of this bill long distance and according to my parents the ambience was relaxing food was great and that Crystal took great care of them. Thanks Bernard's for making this possible!! read more

Food was amazing! Ambience was nice but got really loud when all the tables were full! We were celebrating our 40th anniversary so it would have been much more romantic if it had been a little more quiet. Waiter was awesome too! Lock read more

Bernard's Mediterranean Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Tyler, Texas

The food is always good especially the fish!! Great date night place to go and you're supporting a local!

Great food and great service, year after year. Great lunch menu too, good wine selection. Best food in Tyler! read more

Delicious! Thier bread and olive tapenade keep me coming back for more! My favorite meal is the chicken, Boursin and puff pastry. read more

Bernard's is the BEST place in Tyler! My husband and I have gone here for a date night or special occasions and it's never disappointed us. Very friendly staff and owner, we always feel right at home. I have ordered the scallops twice because they're THAT good. My husband's favorite is the Chilean sea bass. The filet forestiere is also out of this world. But...let's talk about that bread! With the olive oil tapenade...just wow. We probably look forward to this most when we visit. We've tried the fried calamari and stuffed mushrooms as appetizers, both delicious. Tuxedo cake is amazing. Suffice it to say, I don't think you can go wrong with anything you order. Prices are very reasonable, especially considering the quality. Some have commented about the chairs/restaurant needing updates, none of this has ever bothered us, but last night they had a sign on the door that they'll be closed at the end of this month, so I assume they're doing some remodeling. If this is what has kept you from going, give them another chance! read more

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Another amazing dinner at Bernard's! Halibut ceviche was amazing. The scallops and stag are as good as anything you'll get in Dallas. Service was awesome as always. Special thanks to Krystal and Haley for taking care of us. Krystal went out of her way to make sure we had a special evening. If you don't see the wine you want on the menu, ask if Bernard has a bottle tucked away. He usually does! read more

We not only had a lovely dinner, we had a lovely evening. The staff and the regulars at the bar were so welcoming and friendly that it added another layer of delight to the amazing food. To start off we had an Italian amber beer that may be the best amber beer I've ever had, with the perfect rustic bread and olive tapenade. Should have stopped there! Then stuffed mushrooms and rainbow trout stuffed with crab and a sundried tomato sauce. Such generous portions we had to forego dessert and I'm sure the Carmel cheesecake would have been out of this world. The owner even sat down to have a glass of wine and chat with us. As out of towers from San Diego, it was wonderful to experience Texas hospitality over such a fine meal. read more

The food, the service, the atmosphere are all top quality. I highly recommend Bernard's Mediterranean.

Food was good. Food was cooked very nicely.. Enjoyed the blackened Redfish. Atmosphere was good Service was a bit disorganized. Long delay to get plates for the appetizer. Water was slow. Need to improve service though read more

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The escargot was still frozen when it arrived at the table. Frozen snails will turn a tummy.

This is my favorite restaurant in Tyler Texas! The steaks are unbelievable and the scallops are the best I've ever had anywhere!! Bernard is still at the restaurant almost every night!! read more

We like the food and ambiance. Owner is on premise, usually over-seeing kitchen. Likes to check on customers. A little pricey, but the real challenge is trying to scale those 8 ft. bar stools, or at least they feel like it. I looked like a toddler trying to get into a high chair. If you aren't 7 foot tall, you might want to just stand. read more

Best steak I ever had!!! Portobello Filet with melted Blue Cheese. Also my wife enjoyed the cheese tortellini with chicken. I'm very picky about my filets and I will be back!!' read more

Bernard's Mediterranean Restaurant - Portobello Filet - Mediterranean Near Me - Tyler, Texas