Started off rough because we didn't know the brunch scheduled. Had some brunch starters and wait d…read morefor lunch menu and we're not disappointed. One of the better places around the lake. Everything was delicious and a great choice of different item. Highly recommend trying them out.

Ambiance: fabulous. Loved the live music. Scott and Lacey were amazing and hospitable. A little…read moreloud but not too concerning. Service: slowwwwwww. Our app came quickly but the drinks and food came so slowly. Also between us asking for waters while we look at the cocktail menu was a lot of elapsed time. Food: the steak frites were very salty (and I love salt) but definitely the best meal ordered. The "Mac attack" tasted cheeseless -- literally tasted like water. The chicken Alfredo was "mid" but also a super tiny portion. Both pastas looked like kids meals. I guess they were priced appropriately at least. Not pictured was the Donny burger -- described as "eh it was fine". All left more to be desired. We really wanted to try the cinnamon cake but decided against since service was sooooo slow. The peach tea was bad. The oasis marg was okay. When we asked for wine, we were told "I don't know what we have let me show you" and were shown the screen that listed: white, red, rose, and sparkling. The wine should be listed on the menu with the beer and the cocktails. I'd maybe come again to sit at the bar and have a drink or two if there's live music, but otherwise, this is skippable for a full meal service.

Returned to The Whistlestop for the first time in a long time. This was my first visit since…read morefinding out I am allergic to gluten. The staff was incredibly helpful with finding things that I could have on the menu. Our server was very willing to ask the chef any questions I had about ingredients and sauces. You can get any of the pasta dishes they can make them with gluten free pasta upon request along with getting any handhelds on a gluten free bun. I landed on the Poke Bowl, I subtracted the aioli and ponzu because they were not gluten free. I removed the picked ginger out of my personal preference. To replace the sauces I removed I asked for a cup of their apple vinaigrette and it paired incredibly well with everything in the bowl.

Food, service and ambiance was great during weekend lunch hour. Cant believe I am just now…read morelearning about this place!

We have dined here twice now, most recently for the Prix Fixe menu on Valentine's Day. There is…read moregreat attention paid to all aspects of the food, from the sauces to the vegetables included with your dishes. The menu is unique with a good variety to please every palate. The steaks are great. I had champagne chicken on Valentine's night which was very tasty. My husband raved about his filet. The chocolate mousse was plentiful and perfect. I am excited to have this great restaurant nearby.

Went on a Friday night with family and overall it was okay. Our waitress was very nice however she…read morewas very overwhelmed and you could tell. The whole staff really. There was table near us that left about 30 minutes and it wasn't cleared before we left. Drinks and food took awhile to come out which was disappointing as when we called to make the reservation they could only get us in at 7:45pm so we were starving. Crostini was delicious, Chicken Alfredo was mid, and my cocktail "Lazy Barback" was really good but for $12 I was a bit disappointed on size. Overall, I wouldn't recommend for a bigger group but smaller might be better.

All I can say is WOW! This may be the best restaurant in Ennis. My husband ordered the steak…read moresandwich, and the moment he took the first bite, his eyes lit up. I had the carbonara, and honestly, it was almost too pretty to eat. The service was a little slow, but it actually gave us time to soak in the atmosphere and admire how beautiful the restaurant is inside. The vibe? Absolutely check. The cocktails were not our favorite, but that definitely won't stop us from coming back to try other drinks on the menu. What makes this place even more special is that it's a true mom-and-pop restaurant sourcing food locally. You really can't beat that. Supporting local while getting an amazing meal is always a win.

Another visit and they didnt disappoint. We had a…read morereservation for 10 people and they table was ready when we got there. Mallory did great taking care of us!

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.

My husband and I visited for our anniversary, and everything was absolutely amazing!…read more The food was incredible, and the portion sizes were more than generous. I'm not usually a fan of meatballs at all, but the appetizer meatballs are TO DIE FOR! I've honestly been thinking about them ever since our visit. The cheesecake was delicious even without any toppings, and the tiramisu was a chef's kiss--the best I've ever had, although it's also the first tiramisu I've tried! Beyond the food, the service was outstanding. Derrick was amazing; patient, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. He made our dining experience even more enjoyable. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and our overall experience. We will definitely be returning! 5/5 highly recommend!

What has happened to Figs? They changed the Menu (not for the better I might add) and the prices…read morewent up. I ordered the prime rib and got a steak that looked grilled, the taste was ok but not, I repeat a prime rib. What shame the first two times the food and service was excellent, not anymore.

Assembly House is awesome. We've eaten here twice and had an amazing experience both times. Drinks…read moreand food are delicious. They also have outdoor seating with a green area kids play on. Shoutout to Jose who was fabulous. 10/10 recommend this place!

Left without food... and still hungry…read more We waited over 50 minutes during our lunch break for food that never arrived. About 45 minutes after ordering, we asked if we could just get it to-go since we needed to get back to work. We waited a little longer, asked again how much longer it would be, and were told the kitchen was backed up. At that point, we let them know we had to leave. I understand restaurants get busy, but nearly an hour for a chicken sandwich during lunch is unreasonable. If you're on a lunch break with limited time, I wouldn't recommend this as a lunch spot.

Best place for a new date, or getting friends together, wonderful rare drinks, good portions. Great…read moreservice, amazing experience, go often, stay healthy and get out of the house. Best place to enjoy living.

Personable, genuine, excellent service. Fantastic atmosphere! Will be back for certain!read more

Wow. So much wrong, mostly due to the server who clearly was not having his best night. Took our…read moreorder, repeated it back, and still got it wrong. And my biggest pet peeve: entrees AND appetizers came out at the SAME time. Other tables around us got their service in the right order, so... was it us? A table seated after us got their appetizers within 5-10 minutes. Then their mains. Just really shoddy service I'm sad to say. And whatever you do, do NOT order the Spinach Artichoke dip... so runny, watery... probably straight from the microwave. Absolutely inedible. But hey, the view overlooking the lake was nice! UPDATE: To be fair, they did comp us a desert to go, so there's that.

Went here with my friend, and was very impressed…read more You enter the lakeside community through a security gate. Very secluded feeling, & safe Food: I got the smash burger with fries, she got the fish tacos, that came with chips and salsa. Both were delicious! The meat on the burger could've used extra salt though lol Prices: $10-25. The burger had 2 patties on it, & it was $16, so well worth the price. You do get quite a bit of food for your buck, from what I noticed looking at other plates Ambiance: we sat on the patio, overlooking the lake. It was very nice, & relaxing. The bar inside had tables available, but it was pretty lively in there lol a group was playing music in the corner, & it was getting crowded by the time we left. A good spot to grab a drink apparently. The clubhouse was very nice though. Very clean, & relatively fancy feeling. Service: we had a great waitress, & food came out within 15 minutes Will definitely be going back

The food is good but they cheat on the drinks. They served me water instead of tequila. All the…read moredrinks on the table were watered down. So, watch out! I do not understand why they would compromise their reputation with such cheap tricks. I will not come back.

want to love this place...could be great, but wishy washy hours ... excuses excuses excuses! If…read morehours are until 9:00 pm. then if we come in at 8:20 pm you cannot tell us the kitchen is closed! It is summer time on the lake and the hours need to match that!