My husband and I went to III Palms for dinner to celebrate our Anniversary. We hadn't been and…read morewanted to try somewhere new. The ambiance is very nice and Hailey was great. I ordered the special that was a filet with shrimp, asparagus, and potatoes. Mine was very good but the asparagus didn't have any flavor. The downside of the evening was my husband's New York Prime Strip. Very thin and not that great tasting for the price and for a upscale restaurant. I am not going to mention the name of steak house but he mentioned he had a better steak from a local chain steakhouse. Wished I had taken a photo cause I too was surprised how thin the steak was. Normally a New York Strip is thicker than that. I would go back, I will just have to convince my husband cause I am not sure he would.

Best bartenders in Tyler, hands down! Bryce is always on top of his game, and the food has never…read moredisappointed. You won't find better service, nor a better Happy Hour in east Texas. Our go to "date night" for the Mrs. and I.

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.

Found this place by accident on my travels. I'm so glad I found this place. The staff and the…read moreatmosphere was amazing. I did not try any food but from what I saw it looked just as awesome. The bar staff was extremely knowledgable and took pride in their craft drink making skills. I was quite impressed. I normally don't let bartenders pick drinks for me or surprise me but Kenzie did not disappoint. She was on point every time. I will definitely be returning next time I am in town. Well done!!!

We went here for lunch after looking around Lake Palestine for some land…read more The ambience is very attractive and feels like a Texas restaurant. We were seated upstairs and it was cold because the AC blows directly onto the tables. The complimentary chips and salsa were very good. Salsa has some kick and the chips were fresh and not greasy. The wife had chicken and waffles and really liked it. I had the chicken fried breast and it came out hot. The crust was crispy. The chicken was tender and moist. The gravy needs some salt and pepper because it was pretty bland. The mashed potatoes and collards were excellent. The kid had quesadilla and liked it. Our server Eli, who worked very hard going up and down the stairs for all the tables upstairs, was professional and efficient. I bet she is tired at the end of a shift after going up and down stairs for hours at end. Overall, we liked this place very much and I think we will return the next time we are in the area.

Great complimentary salsa and chips! My chicken fried steak wasn't bad. Not great, not bad. My…read morebrother in law said the skillet enchiladas were good. Sister in law said the chicken fried chicken was good. Mac n' cheese was good.

Great experience! The margaritas were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Customer service…read morewas outstanding and everyone was very friendly. Definitely coming back!

If I could give negative stars, this was the first and only time I will ever go here, the…read morebartenders ignored me all night the when I yelled to get some kind of service for me and my friends , we were all seated at the bar. They got rude, never coming back and they got zero tip

Javi's in Tyler is very good. Just tried it for the first time. The food was great and affordable…read more But the service is beyond exceptional. Everyone needs to go try it. I will be returning. Much better that other Tex Mex restaurants. Feels so upscale but doesn't have the upscale prices. Great for those on a budget. Power chair and wheelchair friendly.

Today we have my nephew's graduation party at Javi's. Had a private room and it was wonderful…read more Our server was so attentive and did a great job! The food was wonderful. The Peruvian Shrimp tacos were delicious. I had a Javi margarita that I loved!! I would definitely come back whenever I am in Tyler.

My sweetheart and I had the chicken croissant and Italian meatballs. She had the croissant and she…read moreloved it, I had the meatballs and they were awesome. As a side note the service was awesome also. I'm a disabled veteran and they do take military discount.

In Tyler, Texas, the options for a decent but affordable dinner seem to fall into the hands of the…read morechains. There's plenty of nice local establishments, but some can be pricey and some are just more casual than you want. Scott Williams has perfected the restaurants of Tyler that are balanced between affordable and still quite nice. He got his toes in the water with FDs, before expanding into Javi's, Twelve, and now the fanciest of them all in III Palms. I thought of all those options, Twelve would be the most unique and tasty for my girlfriend and I. We went in an hour before they closed on a Sunday and were seated immediately. We weren't too hungry so we didn't expect to be there past their closing time, and we were ready to go. Our waiter was quick and attentive, bringing us water and helping us decide on drinks from the bar and our order. He also showed us their insane over-the-top whiskey menu. If you like whiskey, give Twelve a shot I guess. To order, I just got their 'Osaka Style' Pressed Roll while my girlfriend got a Sushi Bowl Salad. We got Sweet Potato Fries to share. As for drinks, I started with their Monkey See, Monkey Do, an impressive and firm beverage, while my girlfriend ordered their Destin Dream, a fun Pina Colada-like drink. It wasn't long before our food came out. The sushi was beautifully plated with some wasabi and pickled ginger on the side. I destroyed all the rolls. They were all very fresh and very high quality, which was remarkable for their $13.50 price tag. My girlfriend's sushi bowl looked insane. She ate most of it, but I filled the gaps and devoured the rest of it. The sweet potato fries were crispy and heavenly like all sweet potato fries usually are. I felt adventurous and I got a second drink of their Rose Garden, which was simple but flavorful. Compared to FDs, the menu might be a little more sea-inspired and more adventurous, but I think it leads to better, more unique food, especially with offerings like Oyster Rockefeller and a sushi bar. I also know Twelve does a great brunch as well, so keep that on your radar. Ultimately, as the bill came, the price was very manageable even with the alcohol. It's nice that you don't fully have to break the bank to have a nice meal in Tyler thanks to places like Twelve. I rate it a 12/10. Get it? hahahaha... RIYL: A slightly adventurous, but affordable night out.

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.

Great atmosphere and service. Great drinks! Wish it had…read moremore space but overall A+ locale.

An overall subpar experience. We made resevations but the lackadaisical front staff were confused…read more It appeared they had no room for us in the dinning room and this placed us in the bar area. The drinks came out quickly but overall average. The food reflected this as well. Albeit fast, it lacked anything distinct or memorable.

Ordered the charcuterie board for delivery and it was amazing! Beautiful presentation, delicious…read moreselection of meats, cheeses, fruits, and dips, and it came on the cutest boards. Everything was fresh and flavorful--highly recommend Villaggio del Vino!

Balanced flavor and nutritious. It's set as my default lunch if I'm out. My favorite protein is…read morethe spicy chicken. I've tried them all. Good eats, delicious eats.

Awesome Sunday Brunch! Free Mimosas! Went here after church…read morelast Sunday, tge food was very good!

The wife won a free lunch from FM 96.1 so we were in Tyler for a meeting and decided to stop by and…read morepick up the ticket for her free lunch from Classic Rock 96.1. I was not to hot on the idea of eating at this place since bar food can be a "hit or miss" at it's best. Found the place, especially since we don't get to Tyler that often. Okay, doesn't look like a horrible place, around 3ish, I can do a late lunch, early dinner. Walk in, a couple of people in there, bartender tells us to set wherever we want to. Brings us menus, gets our drinks. The place has a Vietnamese type menu with some really good looking burger sandwiches on it too, so I'm undecided of what I want. The bartender tells us that the burgers are the choice the crowds usually. I got the Sky Burger, I think that is what it was called. Excellent burger and choice. The Chef, owner and the bartender provided excellent service. The bartender was on top of his game always checking on us to see if we needed anything and if we were satisfied. They have a little stage, not a real big place and it looks like the draw the local crowd. They give a Veteran's discount on their menu items which I always ask for and appreciate. It look's like a neighborhood gem. We'll definitely stop back in when we're back in Tyler again because I want to try their fried rice that I saw on the menu.

When you are hungry in Tyler and it is past 9pm there are limited options. Sky sounded fun with…read morepossibility of live music and the hours said they were open until 11. When we arrived there were a few open seats but they looked pretty busy. After a while someone took our drink order. I wasn't timing but it felt like a long time before I was informed my drink couldn't be made because the blender was broken . I changed my drink and it came quickly. Then we placed our food order and our server repeated it back to us (which I appreciate). We received the chicken spring rolls first, they came with two sauces. The menu said the rolls came with a peanut sauce but I didn't taste peanut in either sauce so I requested the peanut sauce. Unfortunately, i just didn't like their idea of a peanut sauce. I honestly thought it was some kind of mustard. Anyway, the rolls were fresh but the vermicelli/lettuce ratios were super-off. Also - let's get real. If a spring roll doesn't have a good dipping sauce it's not any fun! The wings had a good sauce, we ordered Korean. But they were so crispy they were hard. The chips and queso came last which was a fun order for food to come to your table. The chips were a little stale, the salsa was fresh and had a little heat! It helped liven up the queso. I was disappointed when our initial server stopped coming to our table and sat at the bar. Which left the bartender to bus all the tables, deliver drinks and food, and tend the bar, which was full the entire time we were there! The atmosphere here could be really cool, I like the idea of a place to watch a local band, and have food & drinks. This is something Tyler needs so I hate to leave this review but I won't be going back for a while.