Elsa's Grill Review…read more Elsa's Grill is a great spot for a delicious meal. The lamb is absolutely awesome -- tender, flavorful, and cooked just right. The salads are very good, fresh, and pair perfectly with anything on the plate. They've got a great lunch menu, and it's a really nice place to sit back and enjoy your food . Always a solid choice when you want good flavors and a relaxing place to eat.

I am sad to write this review because I really want Elsa's to thrive. We have dined in, called in…read moreorders to go and went into the restaurant and ordered take out. Dine in meals have always been great. Called in orders were repeatedly wrong so we decided to go to the restaurant and place our orders "to go". Most times we received a great meal with occasional errors. Today we went to the restaurant and placed our take out order but when we got home we discovered our main meal (Greek salad) incomplete - no salad dressing, 1 half of a sliced cucumber, 2 strips of purple onion, an over abundance of shredded carrots - I could go on but you get the picture. I'm sad to say that the only time we get what we ordered is when we dine in. Elsa's has been my favorite go-to meal but sadly no more. Wish they could do better.

On my continued search to find my favorite (not necessarily the best ) avocado toast, I found…read moremyself today at JWilson's Restaurant. As always, the restaurant was packed--which is always a great sign that something good is happening in that kitchen! My waitress, Bailey, was sweet, attentive, and very accommodating, making the experience even more enjoyable. I started with a cup of their famous tomato bisque, and let me just say... I simply cannot come here without ordering it. This heartwarming soup, made with slow-roasted tomatoes, shrimp stock, cream, and Creole seasoning, is rich, comforting, and truly soothing to the soul. It remains my absolute favorite--if you haven't tried it yet, I highly recommend it! For my entrée, I ordered the Avocado Multi-Grain Toast. It's a light and satisfying plate featuring mashed avocado spread over thinly sliced multi-grain bread, served with your choice of sausage or bacon, an egg cooked your way, and a fresh tomato and cucumber salad. Everything on the plate was well-prepared and very tasty. If I could make one small personal tweak, I would love to see this served on a thicker slice of buttery toasted sourdough, maybe with a sprinkle of feta on top. That's just my personal preference and how I enjoy my avocado toast--others may find this version just right as is! The search continues for my perfect avocado toast, but this was a delicious and enjoyable stop along the way. Happy Sunday, and keep sharing those amazing finds on Best Bites!

J Wilson's is one of the most consistently good steakhouses in the Beaumont area. I make it in…read moreabout every six to eight weeks, and in all that time, I've never had a disappointing meal or experience. On my most recent visit, I sat at the bar and started with a Buffalo Trace bourbon while looking over the menu. The bartenders here are always attentive and welcoming; in fact, the bartender remembered me from previous visits, which speaks volumes about the level of service they provide. Dinner was a ribeye cooked medium-rare with asparagus, and it was exactly what a good steak should be: perfectly cooked, with great flavor, and served hot. The kitchen clearly knows what it's doing. I followed that with their lemon icebox dessert and a lemon drop, both excellent, and finished the evening with a Four Roses Small Batch Select for a nightcap. What really sets J Wilson's apart is the staff's consistency and professionalism. The bartenders, servers, and kitchen team all seem to work together smoothly and take pride in the experience they deliver. Even on a busy night, with spring break crowds and daylight saving time throwing schedules off, the service remained attentive, and the food came out exactly right. If you're looking for a reliable steakhouse in Beaumont with excellent steaks, a strong bourbon selection, and top-notch service, J Wilson's is hard to beat. Five stars. Always a great experience.

Amazing customer service, which is so hard to find. The level of service provided here is…read morephenomenal. Now add the amazing taste and flavor made our visit top notch. Definitely coming back!!! Totally recommend the Churro Bites with a bananas foster. The cleanliness and upbeat ambiance is also at a high standard. This is a must for anyone on the fence. Thank you Ashley for the amazing hospitality and food.

I'm super impressed with the Twisted Egg Shack. The food was delicious. The restaurant was clean…read moreand the ambiance was inviting. It's sooooo hard to find good food in Beaumont, but they really made me a returning customer. Pros: I ordered the Shack Bowl 10/10 fresh, healthy, delicious. My boyfriend ordered the Twisted tender tacos and a Strawberry waffle. He's really hard to please too food wise so that's a big deal. We give them both a 10/10. The strawberry pico was chef's kiss. The date was light and refreshing on the tacos. The chicken was seasoned and crispy. Cons: The waffle was really good but for $9 it was small if it came with a side for maybe $11-12 it would've made more sense to us or if it was bigger. Ultimately, we're looking forward to trying other items on the menu in the future.

This is the best lunch spot in town. It has beautiful decor, friendly staff and their food is…read moreamazing. I try something new each time.

We stopped by this restaurant for lunch on our way to the airport from Louisiana. I ordered the…read morelunch special that day -- spaghetti and meatballs with a side Caesar salad -- and also tried their house drink. My husband and daughter had the tomato soup with grilled cheese, and they couldn't resist ordering the peanut butter cookies for dessert. Everything was delicious! We make it a point to come back here every time we're in Louisiana. It's truly a hidden gem with great food, warm service, and charming décor. Highly recommend!

This is probably one of the best experiences you can have in dining. Monica's knowledge of food and…read morewines is outstanding. Never miss an opportunity to attend her fabulous dinners. She pairs everything so well, but I've been her fan since renegade dinner days, and I must say I have never left any event of Monica's hungry or unhappy.

Monica Has hands down been my favorite chef in Beaumont for years. From house parties we have hired…read moreher for; to watching her grow an amazing food truck into Monica's restaurant. The food still makes me crave it. She is a very talented lady.

The food is always fresh at Jason's Deli! I had the manager's special. I had the Amy Turkey O with…read morea side of chips and a side salad. The only recommendation I would have is there needs to be more transparency with costs. I was told that a side salad was part of the manager's special but was charged a $2.69 upcharge.

Jason's on Dowlen has a pick-up but they have combined an order/pick up at the same drive through…read morewhich means you wait in line while the cars in front of you wait on their order to be cooked. It took me 20 minutes to get my order I called in. It is a mess.

One of my favorite places! Love the vegan crunch rolls, kung fu wings and honey-grilled shrimp…read morenoodle bowl:)

We were searching for an Asian restaurant to satisfy a craving for a flavorful hot soup and came…read moreacross Sweet Basil. Although the reviews were mixed, the majority were positive, and seeing that they offered pho, we decided to give it a try. Upon arrival, the host was warm and welcoming. The restaurant itself features pleasant décor and a comfortable atmosphere. There were a few families dining at the time, which created a relaxed and inviting environment. The host took our drink order promptly and brought the beverages out before our server came to take our food order. We ordered the special vermicelli plate, fresh spring rolls, and the ribeye pho. All of the dishes arrived at the same time. The vermicelli bowl, unfortunately, was not as flavorful as we had hoped; the sauce could have benefited from a bit more depth and seasoning. The pho was satisfactory, though we may simply be accustomed to a more robust, authentic flavor profile. During the meal, our server checked on us several times. We did need to mention an issue with the shrimp in the vermicelli plate, and he handled it professionally by removing the item from our bill, which we appreciated. The service overall was attentive and courteous. It's possible that because we visited closer to closing time, the broth and proteins may not have been at their peak freshness. Despite our mixed feelings about the food, the quality of service and welcoming atmosphere left a positive impression. We would consider returning, hopeful for a stronger culinary experience next time. So we can revise our review.

I just had to take a moment to share what a wonderful experience I had today at the McAllister On…read moreDowlen Road. We hadn't been in a while because about 8 mths back we didn't have a good experience the eating are and the food wasn't good. My dad love the chicken salad so when Im in town I always go by for that and mom sandwich a couple times a week and I just decided one day to pass because it just wasn't good so to go by today around lunch and actually sit down in a nice clean store that felt warm and inviting from the moment we walked in the Cashier and a Manager both greeted us and asked how our day was going and even if we had been there before or if they could provide some suggestions from the menu. I was like oh yes that be great and those two ladies wish I would've gotten their names but it was around 11:10 and not only was the food delicious but the presentation of the sandwich and the freshness of the veggies on the sandwiches were so delicious we ordered one to go lol and the tea was as we remembered delicious ! I enjoyed the fact that this store definitely had a different vibe a good vibe that was reflected in the servers that as I saw the Manager walking around to tables talking with the guest and asking how their meal was I could tell the workers were reflecting off their managers actions and work ethic they were all very professional and made not just us but everyone we saw come in and was already there feel important and welcome and the food delicious ! like I said we have added yall back onto our list and at the took we will be back weekly again ! wat to go Team Dowlen McAllistwe Thanks Thomas & Laura

Ate lunch today here and let me tell you service was horrible food was ok Mcailester you have…read morechanged what's going on not enough employees working place is dirty tables were dirty and nobody was clearing off tables not good at all where's the manager no more good workers anymore !