Every time we travel to Shreveport, we make it a point to stop in Logansport and eat at Big Zach's…read more If you're passing through and haven't stopped here yet, you really should. Everything I've tried on the menu has been excellent. The seafood is always fried to perfection--crispy, fresh, and never greasy. The hamburgers and chicken-fried steak are amazing as well and definitely worth ordering. Our waitress was lovely and very attentive, and the overall atmosphere is welcoming. Everyone there is incredibly friendly, which just adds to the experience. This place is a must-stop for us every single time.

Great food and service! The food was so delicious. The wait staff was very friendly and went out…read moreof their way to help with any questions we had. The food was the best!

We were in Center TX visiting family, and decided to dine here. There are not many options, but…read morethis seemed to be a good one. When you first walk in you pay for your food and drinks. It's buffet style service. I am not a huge fan of buffets, but the food quality and cleanliness was very good. My food was hot and fresh. We arrived around 5 pm. We ate veggies, fried and baked fish, taco salad, black eyed peas and rice. My wife had the sugar free desserts and thought they were ok. I had the apple cobbler. It was hot, fresh, and delicious. The ice cream was just ok. It was a soft serve that was bland. The restrooms were clean and well stocked. Overall impressions were positive

Their Sunday Buffet is OUTSTANDING and sooooo much to choose from! There really isn't enough…read morestomach room to sample everything! We arrived with the Sunday lunch crowd, so there was a line out the door. They know what they're doing here though as the staff moved the line along quickly and effeciently, even taking you to your table so you don't have to walk around looking for one. Super friendly staff that checked on us often and kept our used plates cleared as soon as we slid it to the side. The food... there's fried catfish, chicken, okra - actually I'm not going to even try to list everything that was available! There's a Mexican section too. I picked up a whole jalapeno from that section that set my mouth on fire. Besides the jalapeno, I personally had the fried catfish, okra, green beans, fried shrimp, and black eyed peas (which I smashed so they wouldn't roll off my plate). That was the first course. Returned once more for more gut busting deliciousness. Hubby enjoyed the fried chicken. It was crispy, hot, and juicy inside. I wish we had this place where we live. We'd be here all the time! Highly recommend this place!

Stopped for dinner while traveling…read more I had the grilled shrimp with baked sweet potato and grilled green beans My company all chose steaks They were all happy as well. Great service NOT Brittany was a Great server!!!!! We would return

Services, best steak in Longview, fun crowd, live music and have always loved the easy going…read moreatmosphere

5 stars all around. Food, service, ambiance. Beau Vines is perfect for any special occasion. Loved…read morethe herb compound butter that covered my steak. The shrimp martini was a fabulous appetizer as well. Can't wait to visit again.

This spot wasn't terrible, but it definitely wasn't for me. The young man working the bar was…read morereally kind, which I appreciated, but overall the vibe felt very "deep South"and not in a way that felt welcoming to someone who looks like me. I was just passing through, heading to my hotel while traveling for work, and stopped in because it's super convenient right off the feeder road near downtown. The food was okay, nothing special. I got the sense that it's probably popular with locals, but personally, I didn't feel super comfortable and probably wouldn't go back or recommend it. Just kind of a forgettable experience overall.

This is a very good Steak. We each ate here separately but…read morerecently; we each had ribeyes, and we each thought they were very good. I was even visiting with a friend of mine who caters and cooks steaks for that and said 5 D is one of the few local places he will go and order a steak. We liked the atmosphere, the bread and butter, the sides, the service and all of it. It is much larger now than in the past, the venue, and we will be back.

They were out of half the menu. Service was okay. This place used to be our go to restaurant for…read moresomething "nice" because there are not a lot of choices where we live. Will probably never go back.

The wife and I have eaten here 3 times in the last year. Love the vibe of the restaurant, decor…read moreand almost anywhere you sit you are not on top of other guests. 8oz filet has been spot on all 3 visits. Asparagus is our favorite side, but we are working our way through the sides and deserts. Service is very prompt and professional. Excellent service on all visits. If you are staying overnight in the area, book a room at the Fredonia Hotel. Restaurant and Hotel are together. The quietest hotel room I have stayed in over my 40+ years of travel. So happy that we've been able to pass through and enjoy dinner at the hotel. Small college town, with some super nice people. Put it on your to-do list if you are passing through.

Our visit to the Republic Steakhouse was the deifintion of a "mid" experience.....at a premium…read moreprice. We were seated in the bar section in some very low and comfortable seats that became significantly less comfortable when trying to lean forward and eat. That did wonders from my usually sore back, let me tell you. I had their stuufed flounder and even though it looked more like two crab cakes than a fish, it was actually pretty good. I was happy with it. My wife, on the other hand, ordered a sirloin cooked medium (pink center). What she got was a well-done steak. If this were Denny's and this happened to a $18.99 steak it wouldn't be a big deal but this was at a prime steakhouse and the stead was about $60. My wife went ahead and ate it because she said it still tased good even though it was not what she asked for but the last quarted of the steak because so very grey and dray that she could go no further. She pointed the issue to the server (who didn't even apologize or even seem bothered) and asked that he show the remainder of the $60 boot sole to the manager. Now, we were not looking to recieve any sort of compensation or anything like that. My wife simply wanted the issue acknowledged by the manager since the steak was so expensive and was not cooked correctly. The manager never bothered to show up. This is a clear indication that the management of the Republic Steakhouse doesn't really care about either the quality of the food or the satisfaction of the guests. This is a shame because there is alot to like otherwise. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like we will be visiting them again. One final tip for the bar staff: If you are going to charge $18 for an Old Fashioned, you either have to make it good or fill the glass. Pick one.

We really wanted a steak so we ended up where locals told us to go. This may be the only place in…read morethe city to actually get one. We were seated immediately and the hostess was really sweet. Our waitress came by quickly and asked about drinks and if we wanted rolls. Someone had already said you have to ask for honey cinnamon butter bc they won't bring it out. They brought 3 rolls and these were the best rolls I've ever had. Like so good. She asked if we wanted more but we declined even though we could have eaten a few more! We got a fried chicken salad and the western burger with fries. No steak ik we opted for something else to try first. The food came out at a good temp. Everything was pretty decent but just nothing fancy. Pretty ordinary and just ok. I did really enjoy the freshly made strawberry and lime mixed margarita. It was really great.

Great food from my experience. Bacon wrapped shrimp, bbq wings, and egg rolls for appetizers was…read moregreat. 2 shots of crown pretty good. I also had the half rack of bbq ribs which was as fantastic not much smoked flavor but good ribs and I also had the baked potato. Best restaurant I had in Leesville so far. Staff was friendly.

The food was amazing!! Can not get enough! I ate so much, I wanted to unbutton my pants! The food…read morewas savory and well seasoned. The steaks were tender and juicy. The potato's and "green beans" (haricots verts) were so amazing and delicious. The dessert was so tasty, I couldn't stop eating. The appetizer (spinach and artichoke dip) was so delicious, I wish it had just a little more spinach in it but overall I loved the chunky artichoke and all the cheese. The chips were a side to it and they appeared freshly baked and super crispy. Heavily seasoned but perfect. Everything was just amazing. The restaurant was quiet when we arrived (around 5p is when they opened) but picked up later in the evening. There is a small bar where happy hour starts around 4p. It was a great experience. The staff was great! Our waiter (Scott) was extremely friendly and had the perfect amount of "checking on us" timing. He wasn't doing too much or too little. He checked on us at the right moments and was extremely patient when we were deciding dessert. He was quick to take our order and got us our food in a timely manner. Everything was just perfect. Had a great time!

We did not have a good entree when we celebrated our 54th wedding anniversary at 2Johns the…read more second weekend of December. We were deeply disappointed. The food was not very good... It was too loud in the patio and I had a wobbly chair‼‼‼won't be returning. You need to beef up your food with the prices that you charge, it should be good. My husband had a $62 filet mignon that was too spicy and not a good quality. I had the trout. It was ok. I did not like stacking the food. Trying to be fancy and your patron can't find what they ordered. Had a wonderful server and the bread was good.

Great service and food! Thank you to the girl at my hotel for the suggestion!…read moreMy server, Maddie, was excellent and the Old Fashioned was perfect.

Our favorite restaurant in Natchitoches let us down…read more Family gathering to celebrate 3 family birthdays in a 5 day period. Our table of 10 included people who drove from Jackson, Bossier City, Alexandria, and Many specifically to eat at Mayeaux's, a family favorite for special occasions since they first opened. The food tasted good, but every entree brought to the table was served lukewarm, only slightly above room temperature. None of us said anything at the table, each thinking it was only our plate and not wanting to spoil our get together. When talking about our dinner later in the evening, we found that we all had the same experience. They were busy as usual for a Saturday night, but nothing out of the ordinary. Inconsistent quality is damaging to a restaurant's reputation. We all agreed that it will be awhile before we return.

Last minute in Kilgore TX before heading back home, we made the smartest decision to try the famous…read moresteak in JR. Best steak ever! Excellent service, amazing interior design with exceptional hospitality and even romantic view of the lit derricks

I've been to Jack Ryan's 5 times over the years and this was my favorite spot for fine dining in…read moreEast TX. The service was always great, the food was top notch and the drinks were fantastic. Kilgore and Longview in general just do not have much fine dining. Jack Ryan's was the diamond in the rough. At some point in 2024, Jack Ryan's made a decision to close doors to the general public (outside of private events). My partner and I were crushed as this one of our first picks when it came to going out. In late 2024, they decided to revert their decision and re-open to the public. We were elated. I came here on NYE with my fiance. The hostess working here at the time had a terrible attitude. Our server was mediocre. The food was good - but we could tell it was a different vibe from before. With it being a holiday - we assumed that was the reason for the less than par experience. 3 weeks later, we came back with my brother from out of town. He had a refined palette - so I did what anyone would do trying to impress their brother in ETX - and took him to Jack Ryan's. I made reservations for 5 weeks in advance to be told by the same hostess from weeks before that I had no reservations and could not be seated. After some push back, we were seated near the bar area. It turns out our server was actually the solo bartender for the night. What a nightmare that was. She was absent for most of the night. Drinks were slow. She was nice and this was not her fault. Her company set her up for failure. It was very disappointing! About a week later, I called to complain to the manager, Jason. He apologized profusely and told me to give them another shot. He would make sure we were taken care. While we likely will give them one more chance - I'm pretty much done with Jack Ryan's. Their service has been terrible. The food doesnt have the same magic as before. The bathrooms weren't as clean. I would question coming here and dropping a few hundred dollars until they can get their sparkle back.