Personable, genuine, excellent service. Fantastic atmosphere! Will be back for certain!read more

Great service! Neat place - take the tour! I was looking for a place that made great cocktails…read more Found it!!

Absolutely everything about this place is perfect. Service, drinks, atmosphere are top tier!read more

Delish cocktails & snackies. Friendly & inviting staff. Live music every Friday and Saturday. Warm…read moreyet upscale vibes. The only one of its kind here in Longview!

If qualifying as a speakeasy means you're hidden and hard to find then this is truly a speakeasy!…read moreThe only down side is that with the downtown revitalization there's some trash cans overflowing in the back. So enter through Heritage East Culture at ETX. Give them the password if they ask (see social media). Cozy small speakeasy. My wife ordered some kind of S'more marshmallow Old Fashioned and I had a wonderful drink as well. Worth the treat.

so. much. fun! -- I was in Tyler for work and wanted to see what the area had to offer. I stumbled…read moreup in this speakeasy + the locals were so fun and friendly, we ended up chatting for hours! drinks were okay -- for an east texas speakeasy, I expected them to be stronger. I felt like I stepped into a country social club when I entered-- in a good way! The atmosphere was inviting and social, which I loved. I ordered the frog lets and omg! I planned to have some left over to take togo but they weee just too good, I finished them! If work ever brings me back to tyler, I know where to go for a good time.

South First Bar & Grill is a local favorite in downtown Lufkin. This fits the local small-town…read moreneighborhood bar to a T with the tables surrounded by all the tvs and a bar area with a stage next to it to boot. The bartenders and servers know all the locals which is evident every time me and my coworkers stop in here for happy hours or for dinner. They still give us the attention we need for drink refills and food orders. For drinks, it's mainly beer although they have hard liquor available here. I always stick with Miller Lite since it's cheap and they bring it out quick. As for food, it's mainly burgers and bar eats. The appetizers such as the wings, chips n queso, fried jalapenos, and pretzel bites w/ beer cheese are our favorites. Meanwhile, they do good burgers here which are a favorite amongst the team. Each day will have food specials such as half priced appetizers and $1 wings. Check the menu out for the full details. It's a great place to watch sports and grab drinks/eats or catch live music if it's available. This is part of our rotation whenever we're in Lufkin.

It's our favorite place to hang out with friends and listen to live music. Best wings in town and…read moredrink prices are great.

After dinner on The Square, we made a pit stop at Black Pearl, a small, narrow bar attached to…read moreRick's On the Square. We all ordered a drink. My friend and my girlfriend both ordered their espresso martini that my friend claimed was the best espresso martini in town, while I got the bartender's recommendation of the Animal Style, a pineapple and jalapeño infused tequila with strawberries, cardamom bitters, and a lemon peel garnish. Normally, I hate any drink that is spicy. I cannot stand a Bloody Mary because I don't believe drinks should be allowed to be spicy, but this one, for having jalapeño, is not spicy at all. If anything, it's slightly savory with its tropical flavor. The bartender was great. They have appetizers and tapas as well and as my girlfriend sat down, she really wanted just one of their fresh oysters. I ordered her just one to try and it was $4.25. They gave us the smallest one they could find. The tiniest oyster of all time. I guess size really didn't matter because according to her it was very good. I would go back and have a few more cocktails, but it is a nice place to hang out on the square on a Friday night. A good time to be had by all. RIYL: The finest, most $15ish cocktail you can find.

Dad gum, this place just grows on me. Every time I'm in Tyler I gravitate to the town square and…read morethere it is. Black Pearl, keeps calling my name. The food (oysters again) simply fresh, almost as if I were in some beachside cafe. All the oysters here are from cold water places Nova Scotia for one. A small delicacy to reward myself after a long week. Dark , cool, and welcoming, my type of place. Great company and friendly folks too. This is where we get ready to cha cha, swing, rhumba, and tango. Ran into my fellow veteran friend Al whom I met my first time here. Wonderful food, friends, and company. You'll love it too. Go !

The penical of hospitality and service. Within minutes of walking in Jackson asked my gf and I what…read moreI would like to drink. He striked up a conversation and even did a introduction to the bar that we were new. Drinks are strong, cold and tasty. If the ice melts he will get you're more. Jackson has honestly mastered customer service. When you're in the area check it out.

Such a delightful experience! This hidden gem in our little town of Gladewater has it…read moreall...generous hospitality, fantastic drinks, great food, eclectic patrons, and energetic staff! We dined with family on Friday night and then returned on Saturday for the Mother's Day Elvis Tribute and were amazed at the performance of the band and the level of energy Jackson brought to the stage. So happy we've finally discovered for ourselves a place that is already so beloved by many in this community!

Attended the John Conlee concert on 04/26/2026. Waitress was as slow as molasses and they…read moreautomatically charge a 20% tip! They also charge different prices if you pay cash or credit card. We paid cash but were charged credit prices. Will not be back.

Awesome steaks and music venue! Totally impressed by the service and food! I will continue…read moresupporting this business!

Just WOW!! Food...service...scenery...EVERYTHING outstanding…read more Wife and ate there several weeks ago. Two weeks later, went back with 2 other couples. ALL 4 of them were impressed. One of those couples went back 2 weeks later with friends. Several if my friends have gone after my recommendations. Everyone has raved about it. See you guys soon.

Another great experience at Serenity Ranch! We visit Jefferson twice a year and never miss a chance…read moreto dine at this very special place. At our last dinner last December, we had the most amazing mushroom soup, which we hoped to have on the menu again, but I guess it is a fall/winter staple. We did enjoy the Sea Bass special, and the Veal Chop with mushroom sauce was to die for. We finished it off with the blood orange sorbet and a promise to be back in December.

I love old downtowns. It's nice to see old businesses repurposed. The food was very good as was the…read moreservice. I'll be back next time in town.

Overpriced food and drinks that weren't that good. Wait staff was slow and uncaring. Wont be back.read more

The Whistlestop is great. Food great - service great. A gem in Trinidad. I have no hesitation…read morerecommending the Whistlestop

This place is AMAZING! We had the fettuccine Alfredo pasta with shrimp, and side salad with apple…read morehoney dressing. Blackened red snapper with jasmine rice & broccolini covered in Cajun andouille sauce. With praline cheesecake for dessert. The best meal ever!!!!! The atmosphere and the service is amazing.