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.

Well guess I should've gotten the steak bc what I got wasn't worth the ridiculous price I paid for…read morebad food. Fried fish onion rings(which she brought me French fries instead by mistake) and etoufee dinner and my husband got fried shrimp plate. Only thing good was the warm bread rolls. Fish was good, etoufee was like eating can cream mushroom soup with crawfish in it, so thick my spoon could stand up in it. Onion rings(which she brought me afterwards) and shrimp and hush puppies the batter was chewy like it was old or something. Had terrible taste and texture. Waitress forgot our 2nd order of drinks had to remind her. Sorry we won't be back. Hope the place improves!!

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.

Great service and Meat. I'm so excited that they now offer an additional discount if you pay with…read morecash...

I have been in Leesville for a few months now and just yesterday noticed this processing plant and…read morebutcher shop. I called in and found out they sell any individual cut of beef to the public.... so today i decided to go grab lunch. I ordered 3 ribeye steaks for myself and coworkers. I regret not taking a picture of the meat, because it was pretty. Very well marbled. We cooked them over a gas grill, and talk about tender. This was one of the best steaks I have had in some time. I am kicking myself wishing I had found this place extremely sooner. I'm not the biggest large blue chain grocery store fan which is right across the street. Now come to find out I had a local butcher option the whole time. This is a MUST try for anyone in the area. Prices are extremely reasonable for the quality that you're receiving. Updated: the very next day we went back and bought 8lbs worth of pork chops. VERY TENDER, extremely juicy. Grilled with minimal seasonings and they were awesome. People at work are raving about them.

Everything was great and Felicia was and excellent waitress that was right there whenever we needed…read moresomething

Double "D" is a safe bet with a good menu, busier atmosphere, and good service. We have never used…read morethe outside patio. (We moved back here after 20 years in the Baton Rouge metro area and the culture shock is real; we are glad to have Double "D"!) We dine there about twice a month, either inside or take-out. The place is usually hopping with business, but the host(ess) normally gets you seated quickly. Most servers can handle the pressure and are prompt, know their menu, and check in after the food drops be sure you're satisfied. Drinks are refilled promptly. You're limited to Pepsi products here. Our menu favorites are the: Mesquite Grilled Chicken: the chicken is moist and flavorful. We usually choose the Sweet Potato as side and they're oven-baked and tender. We are not fans of the yeast rolls, but it's a thing here so there's that. Double "D" Burger: as advertised, a juicy burger, generously dressed. Again, not a fan of the "yeast roll" bun, but they do pop it on the grill for a little singe, which helps. French fries are not too salty, and always come out crispy and hot. We've only ordered cocktails here once, and that was more than enough. Mixed drinks are not a strength here, but their crowd tends to be non-alcohol, so it's not a big deal to skip the drinks when we're here

Definitely worth the drive from Lufkin! Great atmosphere!…read moreDecorated to theme but it feels comfortable and homey. The food was fabulous! One of the best steaks I've had in a restaurant ever! Perfectly medium rare but had a great "crust" to it. Deliciously seasoned and topped with a dollop of garlic butter. Appetizer of friend green beans were a tasty bite. Had a little peppery kick to them. Seared tuna appetizer cooked to perfection. Salad fresh and crisp and baked potato was on point. Our waiter, Hunter was attentive and got us everything we needed. Will definitely be back!

A real gem of a place in the East Texas hills at Patroon. It's an old converted gas station done up…read morejust right. The jalapeño sausage and quail kabob appetizers were wonderful with some nice bite. They are known for their steaks which were done right to order. I had the blackened catfish which tasted fresh and not overdone. Their rolls are a type of Johnnie cake served with honey butter. Oh my. Delicious. The baked sweet potato was a sweet potato casserole put back into the peeling and nice and hot. My companions tried the buttermilk and coconut pies and reported they were wonderful. Service was excellent and the owners are there making sure all goes well. Note the hours and days are limited but well worth the trip to Patroon Texas

My girlfriend and I were in town for a softball tournament, looking for a great steak to devour…read morebefore we hit the hay for the night. As per looking at the fantastic reviews, we decided to eat at mayeauxs. Walking inside was like time traveling back into the 70s antique cowboy era. We were promptly sat at a quaint little table and greeted by our waitress. For dinner we both chose the 8oz fillet. I had asparagus as a side and she had Mac & cheese. The steaks were cooked to perfection. The sides were to the upmost excellence. We got out of there paying way less than I thought we would for such an amazing experience. Only $270!! What a steal! We will definitely be back to this wonderful restaurant, let's hope next time it will be to celebrate a win. (We lost the tournament)

The food was good but the experience wasn't for our family. We walked in and a girl who was…read moretraining was staring at us, and didn't smile. We were seated by a hostess and then learned the girl who was staring was being trained on our table. No changing table in the restroom and no kids menu, so cannot recommend for people with children. Overall, the lack of hospitality and dismissive staff is going to keep us from going back.

We're staying at Powell Park and Marina and this was the closest restaurant. Great food - husband…read morehad chicken fried steak and I had a hamburger and both were really good. Service was good and waitress was nice.

We were spending the weekend exploring lake Sam Rayburn and were up early trying to find a good hot…read morebreakfast to start our day of jet skiing...love to check out new places...never know what gems you'll find...and this one was one to remember.... Twilight zone time!!!!! We drive up to what we think is the diner and the big sign in front says "Dorothy and Debs Redneck Diner" and that they have moved to a new address and listed the address. "Y'all come back diner" was written on the glass which was covered with aluminium foil. It looks like a happening place with all the cars parked outside and people are coming and going, but with aluminium covering the glass you can't really tell so we go looking for the other place and it wasn't there! So.....we go back and decide to go ahead and walk in.... Sure enough it's a diner!!! Aesthetics are definitely not a redneck priority. Freezers out in the open and everything in disarray. The menu was not updated (Dorothy and Debs) and listed the hours on front and closed on Sunday, but we were there on Sunday!! But......in spite of all the confusion, it was the best breakfast we've had in a long time. Everything we had was great!! Eggs and bacon cooked to perfection. Sausage gravy and biscuits.. excellent!! We loved Y'all come back diner or Dorothy and debs...whatever your name!!!