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Culture ETX, Tyler, TX

Culture ETX

4.8
4.8
451 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Lance McWhorter
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant is available for buyouts
  • 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

What 451 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Texas

    Best Overall

  • East Texas

    Best Food

  • East Texas

    Best Service

  • East Texas

    Best Ambiance

  • East Texas

    Best Value

  • East Texas

    Healthy

  • East Texas

    Hot spot

  • East Texas

    Neighborhood gem

  • East Texas

    Great for fine wines

  • East Texas

    Lively

  • Tyler

    Best Overall

  • Tyler

    Best Food

  • Tyler

    Best Service

  • Tyler

    Best Ambiance

  • Tyler

    Best Value

  • 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 is a culinary gem, praised for its "intentional/interesting menu executed beautifully" and "incredible culinary experience." Guests enjoy a "unique and comforting dining experience" with "amazing food and service." Notable highlights include the bone marrow, scallops, and a creative menu featuring local ingredients.

451 Reviews
  1. Rob

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve almost always had the ribeye or NY strip (and always love it!)……but finally I had one of Chef Lance’s signature dishes: Yardbird! It was delicious! I made the mistake of getting the chicken gravy on the side. I won’t make that mistake again! Chef Lance and his amazing team have things down pat!! This is the best restaurant in Tyler and we can’t wait to go back.

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  2. Rhonda

    Dallas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I really liked this restaurant before the new menu. Prices seemed to go up 25%. Although the food is good I don’t think it warrants the hike in prices. The sides that came with the entree were barely there. This is a restaurant that we frequented and took out of town guests. This will no longer be our ‘go to’ restaurant.

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  3. Tina

    VIP

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is ALWAYS amazing! The chefs, the servers, the food!!!

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  4. Ikey

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New menu and experience is awesome. GET THE REDFISH. Excellent service, excellent food.

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  5. Travis

    East Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always amazing …literally every time it’s been spot on …atmosphere is cozy and comfortable it’s an experience itself just watching them prep the food ….its our go to date night spot in tyler hands down

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  6. Rob

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place in Tyler. Period. Kyle’s service was awesome as always. Lance and his team cook everything to perfection every single time. We can’t wait to come back soon.

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  7. Matthew

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place to go for a good meal. Food, atmosphere, and service all were excellent.

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  8. James

    East Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Food, EAT HERE!! Everything about the whole experience here was great and everyone should try it!

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  9. Tim

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    With the exception of a really unpleasant host, the restaurant is fantastic. Our server, Kyle, was kind and gracious, as well as responsive and professional. The food was fantastic. We had both steak and fish. The atmosphere was an interesting mix of eclectic and quaint. The restaurant, although somewhat small, had a very nice atmosphere for conversation. I don’t live in Tyler, but it was nice to find a place that was a little bit upscale, and was conducive to enjoying your time with who you are with. I will gladly go again, with the hope that they get their host situation worked out. Even if they don’t, it is still worth it.

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  10. Rob

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant in Tyler! We highly recommend!

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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 451 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Culture ETX

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
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