You don't realize how lucky you are to be close to Louisiana until you're in West Texas for 4…read moreyears. You come back to a place like Happy's, and it tastes like a Michelin Star establishment compared to the seafood up in Lubbock. Where is that fish from? The ponds? Ain't no way. Happy's is a staple of Tyler. Owned by the same team as Mercados and Posados, Happy's is their only seafood establishment, and it is a fine piece of art. Inside, there's plenty of lamps and fish hanging on the walls and decor that feels strongly inspired by Mardi Gras. The truest display of their beauty is a chandelier made of Corona bottles. I was meeting my aunt and uncle for lunch with my girlfriend, and my uncle knows this place up and down. You could tell it's one of his favorite spots in Tyler by how he lit up when I suggested it as the place we go to lunch together while I was visiting. We used to go quite a bit when I was still living in Tyler, and he still knows the name of the waitresses and they love him back. I went for the Catfish Po Boy because man did it sound fire. I got it with a side of fries and fried okra. The okra was great and the fries were super crispy. The Po Boy itself was the star of the show. I unwrapped it and destroyed the entire thing. The catfish side was super crispy and delicious and had a fantastic flavor. It tasted fresh and I knew it was really special. My girlfriend got the gumbo and thought it was incredible as well along with eating half of my fried okra. Happy's might have some of the best seafood in Tyler. It's a great establishment, and I was proud to be able to show it to my visiting girlfriend as the pride and joy of some of the food Tyler has to offer. RIYL: Something fishy

This is highly decorated restaurant that has a lot of personality! We went for lunch, Kristen was…read moreour server, she was polite but very slow. We started with the onion rings for an appetizer, in fact we received our appetizer before we received our drinks.. that is how slow Kristen was. We asked for lemons a couple of times, by the time we were halfway through with our lunch, we finally received them... The onion rings were delicious! The right amount of crunch with the perfect amount of Cajun seasoning! So good! I had the catfish po boy with fried okra and French fries. The bread was a good, the catfish was tasty, very thin though. The fried okra and French fries were good too. My husband had the catfish plate, also had fried okra and French fries as his side. His catfish filets were thicker than my po boy. Food was amazing with large portions. Service needs work.

This was an excellent meal and felt like the portions were fair. The service was amazing. The decor…read moreis perfect for crab pots. My only concern is I asked for mild spice and it was still pretty spicy for me. But lately I'm a wuss for spice. Didn't offer crab knifes which really helps with the deconstruction to the delectable crab meat. All in all, will go back!

We slipped in on a Friday night for Crablegs and drinks. They had a live band which is always a…read moreplus. We had crab legs, sausage, crayfish with eggs, corn, and potatoes. Plus an order of fried mushrooms. I habe no complaints. We got the got before extra hot and it was extremely tolerable. Came could have went with the hottest. The House margarita was really well!! Perfect for the ladies.

Amazing meal and top quality service every time I go…read more No better place for a celebration meal or for a business meeting.

Chris took care of us tonight and dinner was amazing. I am excited about trying out the bar next…read moretime. The service was the star of the show. Although the food was 10/10, the service was top notch! I'll be back FOR SURE. by the way. Take the servers drink recommendations- they know what they are talking about. I loved every bit of it.

There was no wait as the restaurant is big with lots of tables during lunch time Saturday…read more We thought the quality of fish was fresh. Here's some of our favorites: - Rosita's special roll - Tempura shrimp - Unagi - steak & shrimp hibachi The service was superb! Free parking in lot.

I have tried Ohayo Sushi twice now. I have been happy both times. The service is decent and the…read moresushi is fresh and good. The best part is that you can get a good sushi lunch without spending a fortune. The only negatives I have are that the beer is a bit overpriced and in some parts of the restaurant there is an old mop bucket smell that can be a bit rough. All in all, I will definitely be returning to Ohayo Sushi and would recommend to others for lunch.

Food is amazing! Anything you order will satisfy any craving you have. Uncle Jack is friendly and…read moreis a staple of Tyler.

Don't let the rough look of the building fool you or deter you. Inside are some very genuine…read morelovely people who love to cook up some delicious southern food. I had the shrimp and fries and my husband had the catfish. Very generous servings. The coating on the shrimp and fish was perfect and doesn't get too greasy it slides off. A nice crunch and flavor.

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.

The food here is outstanding! I go here frequently, the prices are fair. Service is very quick for…read morea crab/seafood restaurant! The vibe of the restaurant is great and the decor fits the theme well. If you are near Tyler Texas you need to try this amazing restaurant!

This one was a little hard to stomach. I came with my friends who like to get the seafood boil…read morehere. I tried a little bit of it, and it was okay. I know they like it. It has a distinct sauce. I ordered a fried shrimp sandwich, and it was quite disappointing. The shrimp was alright, but everything else in the sandwich was not that great. It lacked flavour. I asked the server what it included as the menu didn't say, and she failed to inform me there would be pickles in the sandwich. It came with a mountain of fries that were also not very good. The restaurant gives off the feeling that it's not that clean, including the restrooms. The service was good.

I ordered the catfish combo platter with shrimp from Jumbo Seafood and it was delicious. The…read morecatfish was crispy and tender and the shrimp had great flavor. The food tasted fresh and well seasoned. The customer service was also great and the staff was friendly. I will definitely be back. Clean Restaurant with TV's = Family Friendly Restaurant

It's not organic but I love the gumbo.Good fish and shrimp.Great service.Good ambiance.I used to…read moreeat the gumbo every day.It's twice as good as Cassandra's in Shreveport,La.It's twice the portion at half the price.