Restaurants near East Texas Gators and Wildlife Park

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1. Native Son Family Restaurant

new

4.9

Exceptional(50)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Canton

Booked 7 times today

Step into Native Son Family Restaurant in Historic Downtown Canton, TX. Fresh off the success of the award-winning "Feathered Friend Chicken", Ryan & Maxine Sumner introduce their "Love Letter to East Texas." Native Son comes to life through authentic Southern, Cajun, & Texan Food. Our menu captures the essence of the East Texas Region, from the Southeast Texas Gulf, through the Piney Woods, to the Post Oak Savannah in the North; offering unique dishes rooted in family recipes that celebrate East Texas' rich cultural tapestry. Alongside these heartfelt meals, discover a full bar with late night hours: We proudly serve craft cocktails alongside a thoughtful & intentional selection of fine beers, spirits, and wines; ensuring your evening can continue as long as you desire. Whether you're grabbing a Burger & a Lone Star at the bar, an intimate date, or family dinner; experience the convergence of tradition & taste with a plate of legit East Texas Food at Native Son.

2. The Grove

4.6

Exceptional(1635)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southern • Tyler

Booked 47 times today

The Grove Kitchen & Gardens is a brand new concept located in Tyler, Texas about one-hour East of Dallas. Out here you will find rolling hills, wide open pastures and warm, and neighborly locals! The Grove was built on one key ingredient: a strong passion for family and food. Come join us at The Grove and be one of the first to put down their roots in Tyler!

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3. Texas de Brazil - Tyler

4.5

Awesome(1982)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Tyler

Booked 30 times today

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

4. III Palms

4.6

Exceptional(179)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Tyler

Booked 24 times today

Steaks, Wine, EleganceIII Palms is the best kept secret in Tyler! Welcome to the new standard of dining!

5. Javi's

new

4.5

Awesome(48)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Tyler

Booked 30 times today

Award winning margaritas and the best TexMex in Texas!

6. Twelve

new

4.5

Awesome(75)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Tyler

Booked 34 times today

At Twelve Kitchen + Cocktails, our culinary journey is a labor of love, a celebration of life's most cherished moments. Every dish we serve is crafted with the utmost care and dedication to bring you delicious, high-quality meals made from the freshest ingredients.To honor my wife and the wonderful times we've had, I've created a menu that features all her favorite dishes from our journey together. Each item tells a story, just like Twelve Kitchen + Cocktails itself. Our commitment to using fresh, quality ingredients reflects the love and passion we pour into every dish.

7. Prime 102

4.8

Exceptional(420)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Tyler

Booked 16 times today

At Prime 102, we create an experience worth sharing. You can visit us to enjoy our stunning historical Art Deco era atmosphere, professional service and unmatched cuisine. Our steakhouse in Tyler, TX provides an exciting and varied menu for dinner and lunch. Come have an elegant dinner, birthday or anniversary celebration, quick lunch or a craft made cocktail in our Corner Bar. Prime 102 also has two beautiful private dining areas for special occasions or corporate events. If you need a larger space you can also have the entire restaurant for a grand experience!

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8. Dakotas Prime Steak & Chop House - Tyler

4.6

Exceptional(1221)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Tyler

Booked 22 times today

Dakotas Steak House is ranked one of America’s #1 steakhouses and for good reason. Our steaks are USDA prime, our portions are big and our drinks are stiff. We’ve been in the same location in Tyler for over 10 years. Our servers are experienced and professional. Our wine list is carefully designed, and the drinks are well prepared.

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9. Heritage East at Culture ETX

4.9

Exceptional(485)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Tyler

Booked 16 times today

Newly relaunched on 10/29/24 as "Heritage East," on the beautiful square in Downtown Tyler.Modern East Texas cuisine by award winning (Cochon 555 "Prince of Pork," Texas Bucket List "Bite of the Season" for our Heritage Pork Chop) and Food Network Chopped featured Chef Lance McWhorter. Locally raised steaks, chops, chicken, wild game, seafood, handmade pastas, all served from an open kitchen that is right in the dining room. Lunch (Tues-Fri, 11-3) is standard fare and first come first served seating.We have an exceptional sommelier driven wine program, and our speakeasy bar The Plaid Rabbit, is open to the public, happy hour is 5-7 daily. Check in with host to access.Patio seating available for reservations, indoor replacement seating may not be available for reservations interrupted due to inclement weather. Reserve at your own risk. Due to the small size of our dining room, no high chairs or room for strollers is available.Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)

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10. Villaggio del Vino

4.3

Awesome(402)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Tyler

Booked 14 times today

Villaggio del Vino is Tyler's modern Italian bistro. We offer a very comprehensive menu of traditional and nouveau Italian dishes with distinctive and delicious appetizers, salads and, of course, pasta entrees. We also offer a lunch menu and a Saturday brunch. Join us for our weekday happy hour, Martini Tuesday and Wine Down Wednesday.One of our most unusual features is our wood-fired brick oven pizza, made in Italy and installed on site by skilled artisans. Cooked at 900 degrees, our homemade pizza crust is crisp, light and absolutely delicious.We have two indoor dining areas with a hip, West Coast-style ambiance, as well as two outdoor patio dining areas. Our atmosphere will make you feel like you're far from home, even though you're right here in Tyler.We have also been awarded the 2022 Diner's Choice award by Open Table. Please join our incredible journey to redefine the polished-casual dining experience revolving around a European-style menu with Neapolitan pizzas!

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OpenTable Diner
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Javi’s did not disappoint. Our reservation was honored and we were taken right to our table, party of 5. Our server was awesome and made sure we were being serviced throughout the dinner. The vibe was lively and nice crowds. The restaurant was clean, great staff and tasty food. My favorite restaurant in Tyler, TX.
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Javi'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Tyler
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4.5
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CourtneyG
Dallas - Fort Worth •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food - always a great variety and superior service.
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Texas de Brazil - TylerPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Tyler
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4.5
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OpenTable Diner
East Texas •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful service, food was good overall but would have liked a vegetarian option.
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III PalmsPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Tyler
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4.6
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great place! Great customer service! We will be back!
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Native Son Family RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Canton
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4.9
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Jack
East Texas •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Consistently great food, atmosphere and service. That’s why we keep coming back.
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The GrovePrice: Expensive• Southern• Tyler
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4.6

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