Benchmark is always an elevated, yet accessible experience. I had the duck breast special and it…read morewas excellent. Kaitlyn, our server was pleasant and hospitable. Really enjoyed our most recent visit, and will certainly be back.

The food was excellent! My husband had the ribeye and it was cooked to perfection! I had the…read moreblackened red fish and it was amazing! The drinks were delicious! Service, what can I say it was on point! Our server Haley was very attentive and had a great personality!! The atmosphere was very nice and laid back not too pretentious. The only thing I wish was that the lighting was a tad brighter. Overall we had a great time! I would recommend Benchmark to my friends and family!

We were seated as soon as we walked in and greeted by our server as we were sitting down. He took…read moreour drink order immediately and brought them back quickly. He gave us a few min to look over their extensive menu. They offered lunch specials on Saturdays until 2pm. We ordered a lunch plate with 1 bean burrito and a cheese enchilada. Came with choice of sauce and rice and beans. Also ordered the grilled shrimp special (don't remember the name) which had tons of grilled shrimp, rice, broccoli, mushrooms and pineapple. So tasty!!! The food came out fast and all had great flavor! Nice surprise for an unexpected stop!!

Always good! I'm Just passing through, but I make it a point to stop here. Good food, good service,…read morereasonable prices, fast. What more could you want?

Well we ate here the next night and just as great again w the fried asparagus, crab cake and fried…read moreshrimp! All excellent and then a topper of Creme Brulee' which was done exactly right! Not undercooked and not overcooked but just perfect! The owner Allan runs a tight ship and is really on top of everything! Thnx Allan, Chef and Mrs Dion! What a great place!

Great atmosphere and historic feel to the restaurant. Menu prices are pretty high but the food and…read moreservice was excellent. Parking was plentiful and close by. Had a choice of the bar or dining room and chose the dining room. Ordered a side salad and shrimp scampi. The wait for food was average even though there wasn't many customers. The food arrived and while it was very flavorful - the scamp had way too much paprika for me. Overall it was a good experience. The waitress was very attentive and helpful.

The atmosphere of the place was great and many interesting places to sit and explore. The…read more bartender was very wonderful and drinks were outstanding.

The Heist. Old bank vault in hot springs. Beautiful building. They got private rooms. Or beautiful…read morecorners with great views of the streets. Aviation. Excellent classic cocktail. Was very balanced. They know what they are doing here Raw gulf oysters. So clean. They were actually very very good. Definitely worth ordering. Beautiful speak easy. Great service. Great drinks

We went for apps and drinks and had the best time. Such a cool spot. Definitely worth checking out!read more

This is a great place and we always stop in whenever in Hot Springs. This trip didn't disappoint…read moreand we visited twice. We always strike-up an interesting conversation with people sitting at the bar. Several local beers on tap and we had the Space Force, an IPA, on both visits....very good. We split a Reuben sandwich with fries and it was excellent. I also ordered a side of fried okra, which was delicious and so hot, I had to let it cool before eating. The bartenders are always friendly and will talk if time allows. The whole place has a great vibe. Speaking of the okra, I noticed that on my bill I was charged $13 and change for it. I thought WOW, but gladly paid the bill. The more I thought about it, I figgered it must be an error. On our second trip, I mentioned it to the bartender and asked if it were possibly an error. It was an error and she asked me how to make it right (there was a logical explanation for the error). I made it clear that I was not complaining, just wanting clarification. She asked if a complimentary order of fried okra was OK....certainly! Great place and a Hot Springs icon. Highly recommend and dont skip it.

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.

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!

Omg went there and the servers are amazing. The bar staff was very attentive. I TRULY LOVE THIS…read morePLACE

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.

This is the second time I have been here. We stopped here for work once for lunch and once for…read moredinner. Great little sports bar atmosphere and fast waitstaff. Had the pork chops the first time and have been thinking about them since then! The second time I had the honey chicken sandwich which is absolutely massive and very juicy and tasty!

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.

Top notch in every department. Animal style is my favorite drink in East Texas. Bartenders are…read moreknowledgeable and personable. Great music and atmosphere. Oysters are always fresh. Only thing that I would change is that I wish they sold bags of their homemade chips. These chips will blow your socks off.

Stopped here after a long roadtrip and loved it!…read more The place is spacious and cute. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. They were kindly able to make a vegetarian version of their chimichanga for me, and even included black beans on the side to make up for the refried beans being non-veg! I would definitely recommend

We were passing through on a road trip and as the taco joint we used to stop at had closed, sought…read moreout a more upscale Mexican spot. Loca Luna was a great experience, with friendly helpful staff and a clean open decor. Enjoyed our visit and will definitely stop in again.