Culture ETX

4.8

440 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary Southern

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Innovative
Hot spot
Neighborhood gem

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.

Our speakeasy bar, The Plaid Rabbit, is open to the public, happy hours are Tues-Sat, 5-7. Check in with our hostess to access.

Patio seating is 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.

Exceptional selection of cocktails, wine, fine sake, and craft beer.

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Speakeasy
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(903) 787-5800
Website
http://www.cultureetx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Lance McWhorter
Private party facilities
Restaurant is available for buyouts

Location
118 West Erwin St, Tyler, TX 75702
Neighborhood
Tyler
Cross street
Erwin and South College
Parking details
Parking on the Square, or free covered parking 1 block south in the Fair Plaza Garage (208 S College Ave)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Daily Bread$8.00
a selection of artisan breads, herbed Texas olive oil, whipped sea salt butter
Olive Bowl$8.00
marinated mediterranean olives, smoked gouda, citrus
Chicharrones$8.00
crispy pork skins, mojo verde & guajillo dipping sauces
Cheese Board$20.00
chef's selection of the finest regional and imported cheese, local honeycomb
Charcuterie Board$22.00
chef's selection of cured and smoked meats with seasonal accompaniments

Sandwiches

served with house made chips

Cubano Sandwich$15.00
mojo marinated heritage pork, ham, swiss, pickles, mustard
Wagyu Beef & Cheddar$15.00
american wagyu beef with horseradish mayo
Big Pig$15.00
3 cheeses, heritage pork belly, ham, pickles, mustard
Turkey$14.00
house smoked turkey breast, avocado, swiss, lettuce, tomato, mayo
Meatball Sub$14.00
american wagyu beef and heritage pork meatballs, tomato sauce, pickled peppers, provolone, mayo, mustard
Brickstreet Burger$12.00
house ground beef blend, cheddar, pickles, lettuce, red onion, mustard, horseradish mayo
Grilled Cheese$12.00
cheddar, gouda, heritage pork belly
Chicken Panini$12.00
chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, swiss, mayo
PLT$12.00
heritage pork belly, lettuce, tomato, mayo
Hot Ham & Cheese$10.00
ham, cheddar, mayo
Pulled Pork$10.00
house smoked pork shoulder, house bbq sauce, onions, pickles

Entrees

Wagyu Beef Bolognese Pasta$20.00
hand-made pappardelle, garlic breadcrumbs, fresh basil, parmigiano-reggiano
Duck Confit$22.00
crispy duck leg, Texas grits, pot likker
Yardbird$24.00
half of a local pasture raised chicken, brick oven roasted, white bbq glaze (allow 30 minutes for preparation)
Heritage Pork$25.00
heritage pork steak, charred onions, baby mustard greens, harissa
Chef's Catch
seasonal presentation of sustainably harvested fish
- MKT
Flat-Iron Steak$30.00
certified angus beef, seasonal presentation
Chef's Steak Special
- MKT

Salads

add chicken breast - $7, add salmon - $12

Cobb$14.00
local aquaponic lettuce, chicken, ham, avocado, ramen egg, cucumber, olives, red onion, house ranch
Warm Kale$12.00
wilted local kale, citrus, hazelnuts, elzner farms honey, toasted sesame seeds
Caesar$7.00
romaine, caesar dressing, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, garlic breadcrumbs, fried egg aioli

Sides

Mac & Cheese$6.00
Mashed Potatoes$6.00
Collard Greens$6.00
Black Eyed Peas$6.00
Seasonal Vegetables$6.00
Chips$2.00
Soup of the Day
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$8.00

Desserts

Seasonal Panna Cotta$8.00
Ricotta Stuffed French Toast$8.00
Chocolate Mousse$8.00
Apple Pie$8.00
Fried Bread Pudding$8.00

Drinks

Cold Brew Iced Tea$2.25
Bottled Water$1.00
Soft Drinks$1.00
Topo Chico$3.00

What 440 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Texas
Best Overall
East Texas
Best Food
East Texas
Best Service
East Texas
Best Ambiance
East Texas
Best Value
East Texas
Hot spot
East Texas
Neighborhood gem
East Texas
Great for fine wines
East Texas
Lively
East Texas
Most Booked
Tyler
Best Overall
Tyler
Best Food
Tyler
Best Service
Tyler
Best Ambiance
Tyler
Best Value
Tyler
Healthy
Tyler
Hot spot
Tyler
Neighborhood gem
Tyler
Great for fine wines
Tyler
Lively
Tyler
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Culture ETX in Tyler offers an exceptional dining experience with its "finest food in East Texas." Customers rave about the "amazing culinary experience," "excellent service," and "creative, comforting" dishes. The intimate venue boasts a vibrant atmosphere, with a unique speakeasy for post-dinner drinks. Despite occasional service delays, patrons eagerly return for its consistently outstanding food and ambiance.

440 Reviews

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Steve
Austin
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The new menu is FANTASTIC! we cannot wait to go back!!
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Todd
Dallas
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Lance’s new Heritage East is awesome. I loved Culture ETX and now I love his new place. It’s creative, embodies deep East Texas and the food is fabulous. The host staff and servers are the best, they are some of the reasons we keep coming back. Great food, great people!
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Alyssa
Austin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Unfortunately the service ruined our experience. We waited over 30 minutes for our server to acknowledge us and take a drink order.
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John
Dallas
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Great place, but!!!!. We had a 7:00 PM reservation for 6. We showed up at 7:00 PM and our table had been given away and we had to wait 1 hr. for a table for 4. Wait staff (1) was way over-whelmed with tables and duties, so service was not good.
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Jeff
Los Angeles
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The new menu is incredible. We had 2 dishes, redfish and shrimp, both amazing. Really like the facelift to the interior and the addition of the paper menus. Our service with Kyle is always fantastic.
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Micah
East Texas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had really great food and really fantastic service! Thanks, Culture ETX!
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Luis
East Texas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have the best experience real nice server and amazing food
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Jill
East Texas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great little spot. Wait staff attentive, food outstanding.
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Kelli
Dallas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is always outstanding. Truly the best food in Tyler. It is creative and everything I have ever had was delicious. Order their fries if it doesn't come with your meal and you will be so happy.
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Tad
East Texas
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great venue, little cramped, bur seeing the kitchen crew in action gives the restaurant an energetic vibe. The pork chop and swordfish were both amazing, the service impeccable. The speakeasy accessed through the janitor’s closet is a cool after dinner hangout. Easy access to Liberty Hall for the concert afterwards. We’ll definitely be back.
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FAQs

Culture ETX offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (903) 787-5800.

Culture ETX is rated 4.8 stars by 440 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

118 West Erwin St, Tyler, TX 75702

Additional information

Cross street
Erwin and South College
Neighborhood
Tyler
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Speakeasy
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking on the Square, or free covered parking 1 block south in the Fair Plaza Garage (208 S College Ave)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Lance McWhorter
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cultureetx.com/
Phone number
(903) 787-5800
Private party facilities
Restaurant is available for buyouts

Culture ETX

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Heritage Pork Chop

Steak Tartare

Cut Beef New York Strip

Small Plates

Daily Bread$8.00

Olive Bowl$8.00

Chicharrones$8.00

Cheese Board$20.00

Charcuterie Board$22.00

Sandwiches

Cubano Sandwich$15.00

Wagyu Beef & Cheddar$15.00

Big Pig$15.00

Turkey$14.00

Meatball Sub$14.00

Brickstreet Burger$12.00

Grilled Cheese$12.00

Chicken Panini$12.00

PLT$12.00

Hot Ham & Cheese$10.00

Pulled Pork$10.00

Entrees

Wagyu Beef Bolognese Pasta$20.00

Duck Confit$22.00

Yardbird$24.00

Heritage Pork$25.00

Chef's Catch

Flat-Iron Steak$30.00

Chef's Steak Special

Salads

Cobb$14.00

Warm Kale$12.00

Caesar$7.00

Sides

Mac & Cheese$6.00

Mashed Potatoes$6.00

Collard Greens$6.00

Black Eyed Peas$6.00

Seasonal Vegetables$6.00

Chips$2.00

Soup of the Day

Desserts

Seasonal Panna Cotta$8.00

Ricotta Stuffed French Toast$8.00

Chocolate Mousse$8.00

Apple Pie$8.00

Fried Bread Pudding$8.00

Drinks

Cold Brew Iced Tea$2.25

Bottled Water$1.00

Soft Drinks$1.00

Topo Chico$3.00

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