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Tyler offers a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, grills and other dining venues, from small local eateries to national chain restaurants.
Cuisine choices include traditional American fare, Mexican, Italian, Bar-B-Que, hamburgers, seafood, Asian, and more.
Enjoy our Tyler restaurant reviews, and information on new restaurants opening in the Tyler area including Chuy's, Chipotle, Panera Bread, Corner Bakery and others.
 It's crawfish season in Tyler and East Texas! |
Some folks call 'em crayfish, crawdads, or mudbugs, but here in Texas they are simply CRAWFISH, whether they are swamp crawfish, spillway crawfish, or pond crawfish.
We've been catching crawfish all our life, and love the tradition of a long, leisurely crawfish boil in spring!
Learn more about crawfish, local outlets, ordering online, crawfish boil photographs, and more!
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- Mooyah Burgers, 4903 South Broadway
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- Outback Restaurant 5704 S. Broadway, 903.509.8193
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Applebee's Restaurant, Broadway and Rieck Road
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Ryan's, at Broadway Crossing Shopping Center
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TGI Friday's Restaurant, South Broadway at Loop 323
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Clear Springs Texas Seafood, South Broadway near Grande
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Spring Creek Bar-B-Que, South Broadway, in front of Lowe's
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On the Border Mexican Grill, South Broadway at Loop 323, next to Broadway Square Mall
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Cheddar's Casual Cafe, 6701 South Broadway, in front of Wal-Mart
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Traditions Restaurant & Catering, in the Grande Boulevard Plaza
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Papacita's Mexican Restaurant, next to Country Inn & Suites
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Buffalo Wild Wings
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Bernard Mediterranean Restaurant, 212 Grande Blvd just off Broadway
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TCBY, next to Courtyard by Marriott, in the South Broadway Shopping Center
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Jason's Deli, across from Barnes & Noble
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Einstein Bros Bagels, South Broadway at Loop 323
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Starbucks
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The Diner, 7924 S. Broadway
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Andy's Frozen Custard
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Casa Ole, 5105 S Broadway (also at 3701 Troup Highway)
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Fish City Grill, near Macy's Department Store
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SmashBurger, across the parking lot from Courtyard by Marriott (also at 3314 Troup Highway)
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Dakota's Steak and Chop House
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Shogun Japanese Steakhouse (two locations on Broadway)
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- Jalapeno Tree Restaurant, on Loop 323 near Old Bullard Road, 903.509.0600
- BJ's Restaurant & Brewery, north parcel of Broadway Square Mall
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Chili's Grill & Bar, 531 WSW Loop 323, 903.581.7813
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Red Lobster Restaurant
- Mercado's Mexican Restaurant, 2214 WSW Loop 323, between Hwy 155 and Old Jacksonville Highway, 903.534.1754
- McAlisters Deli, Old Bullard Road across from Broadway Square Mall, 903.939.3300
- Newk's Express Cafe, Loop 323 SW at Old Jacksonville Hwy, 903.509.4646
- Texas Roadhouse, 2101 E. Southeast Loop 323 near Highway 110, 903.509.0053
- Cotton Patch Cafe', 322 E. S.E. Loop 323
- Carino's Italian, Loop 323 SW at Old Jacksonville Hwy
- Yamato Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 2210 WSW Loop 323
- Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q, 1410 SSW Loop 323
- Corner Bakery Cafe - 3306 Troup Highway, near Loop 323, phone 903.592.0000
- Coyote Sam's Bar & Grille, 5424 Old Jacksonville Highway, 903.509.4222
- Villa Montez, 3324 Old Henderson Highway, 903.592.9696
- Heartland Ham Company, 3400-A South Broadway, 903.581.2892
- The Egg and I, 150 E 9th St at South Broadway, 903.592.3447
- Sonoma Grill, 5875 Old Bullard Road
- Caffe' Tazza, in the La Piazza shopping center on Old Bullard Road near the Mall
- Chez Bazan French Bakery & Cafe, 5930 Old Bullard Road, locally owned for over 20 years
- Taco Bueno on Old Bullard Road near the Mall, and on Loop 323E
- Salsarita's, 331 Troup Highway
- Wagner's Flint BBQ, Flint, 903.894.8600
- Legends Old-Time Burger Cafe in downtown Bullard
- Coyoacan Mexican Restaurant, Old Jacksonville Highway in Gresham
- Currents Restaurant, near Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
- The Potpourri House, 3320 Troup Highway
- Fat Catz, Troup Highway at Loop 323
- Gilberts El Charro, two locations, E 5th, and E Erwin
- Breakers: A Seafood Joint, 5106 Old Bullard Road
- Bruno's Pizza & Pasta, S. Vine and also on Old Jacksonville Highway
- Orange Leaf Yogurt, corner of Old Jacksonville Hwy and Loop 323
- Ganache Cupcakes & Gourmet Baked Goods, 5380 Old Bullard Road in Gateway Towers
- Oliveto's Restaurant, Troup Square on Troup Highway
- Genghis Grill, Troup Square on Troup Highway
- Skyline Cafe at Tyler Pounds Airport
We've consulted with a number of Tyler business people who regularly conduct business meetings during lunch, and prepared the following list of their favorites for atmosphere and facilities.
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Sonoma Grille
- Genghis Grille
- Oliveto's
- Dakota’s
- Fat Catz
- The Egg & I
- Coyote Sam's
- Jason’s Deli
- McAllisters Deli
- Newk's Express Cafe
- BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery
- Heartland Ham
- TGI Friday’s
- Coyote Sam's Bar & Grille, 5424 Old Jacksonville Highway, 903.509.4222
- Coyoacan Mexican Restaurant, Old Jacksonville Highway in Gresham
- Bruno's Pizza & Pasta, Old Jacksonville Highway, just north of Loop 49
- Chicken Express, near Grande Boulevard
- Juicy's Hamburgers, near Grande
- Corner Bakery Cafe - south near Troup and Loop 323
- Salsarita's, south near Troup and Loop 323
- Currents Restaurant (two blocks south on Fleischel Avenue)
- Catfish King (one block south on Beckham)
- PaPa John's Pizza (one block south on Beckham)
- The Potpourri House, south near Troup and Loop 323
- Fat Catz seafood, south near Troup and Loop 323
- Oliveto's Restaurant, south near Troup and Loop 323
- Genghis Grill, south, near Troup and Loop 323
- The Egg and I, 150 E 9th St at South Broadway
- Gilberts El Charro, two locations, E 5th, and E Erwin
- Villa Montez, 3324 Old Henderson Highway, 903.592.969
 Opening soon ... ZaZa's Modern Italian Cuisine, at 6899 Oak Hills Boulevard behind Fresh on Old Jacksonville Highway (photo by the author) |
The year 2011 was a busy year for the restaurant industry in Tyler, with the openings of new dining venues such as Chuy's, Chipotle, BJ's, Panera Bread, Corner Bakery and many others.
More exciting restaurants will join the dining scene in Tyler in 2012.
Work continues on the new ZaZa's Modern Italian Restaurant at 6899 Oak Hills Boulevard off Old Jacksonville Highway in Tyler near Fresh by Brookshire's. Stay tuned for details as they become available.
Among the new restaurant locations coming to Tyler in 2012 include:
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Southern Maid Donuts on South Broadway near The Diner
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Bodacious Bar-B-Q at the NE corner of Loop 323 and Highway 155
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Wagner's Flint BBQ & Catering at the flashing light in downtown Flint ... more at FlintBBQ.com
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Cheng's China Bistro on Troup Highway near Corner Bakery
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ZaZa's Modern Italian Restaurant
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Fuzzy's Taco Shop, 1871 Troup Highway, in the Green Acres Shopping Center
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Lago del Pino, 14706 CR 1134 (off Spur 364/Old Chandler Highway) - on the web at www.lagodelpino.com
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Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich shop at 5303 South Broadway more
 Now open ... Wagner's Flint BBQ (TylerTexasOnline staff photo) |
Wagner's Flint BBQ is now open at the flashing red light in Flint. The restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Thursday, and Friday and Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Details at the Wagner BBQ website
 Lago del Pino restaurant, Old Chandler Highway, just west of Tyler (TylerTexasOnline staff photo) |
Lago del Pino is a casual, fine dining experience on the lake serving food with international influences. It also features a wedding gazebo and private dining areas for receptions, business meetings, and holiday parties. Ashley Hotchkiss has been named Executive Chef at the new restaurant.
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches is opening a new location in Tyler in 2012. Construction is underway at its new location at 5303 South Broadway, between Brookshires and Walgreens. Started as a small business in 1983 by 19-year old Jimmy John Liautaud, the restaurant chain has expanded to include locations nationwide. Jimmy knew that if he kept it simple he could create the world's greatest gourmet sandwich.
 Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches is opening a new location in Tyler, on South Broadway Avenue near Brookshires and Walgreens |
What makes Jimmy John's different from the rest is that it's honest, it's good, it's fast, and at a decent price! Bread is baked in-house everyday and served fresh. Meat and veggies are sliced fresh in-house everyday. The turkey is real turkey, the roast beef is real roast beef – no additives, no vegetable-based fillers. Nothing is delivered pre-sliced. Real Hellmann's mayo, real Grey Poupon, real olive oil and red wine vinegar – it's the best of the best.
An East Texas family tradition that spans four generations, Greenberg Smoked Turkeys are well known in Tyler, Texas, and now nationwide for their premier turkeys. They still smoke turkeys the way it has always been done, seasoned with a family spice recipe and slow-cooked over a hickory fire. Over 200,000 customers make a Greenberg Turkey a part of their holiday season each year. Now with a modern website that features online ordering, Greenberg has reached out to an ever-growing customer base. Greenberg is located at 221 McMurrey Drive in Tyler, and can be reached at phone (903) 595-0725.
Another Tyler family-run business that everyone knows is Janie's Cakes, located 308 East Front Street, phone 903-592-6150, or toll- free 866-4-JANIES (toll free). All cakes are made from scratch, and include Janie's Specialty Pound Cakes, Homemade Pound Cakes, Chocolate Pound Cakes, Butter, Lemon, Cinnamon, Berries, Pecans, Chocolate Chips, English Curd Pound Cakes and Unique Cakes. Highly recommended by the TylerTexas.info staff!
Check back soon as we expand this site during 2012, and provide additional dining information!
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