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Native Son, Downtown Canton, TX. - Native Son Family Restaurant, Canton, TX

Native Son Family Restaurant

4.9
4.9
34 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Cajun
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (903) 567-6789
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Canton
  • Cross street
    at the corner of Buffalo and Dallas St in Downtown Canton.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Wine

Experiences

  • Holliday Tintype Pop-Up Portrait Studio!

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 6, 2025 only
    Multiple times
    Capture Your Love in Metal, with a 5x7 Tintype portrait! Native Son is hosting a pop-up tintype photo studio in our annex with Holliday Tintype from Waco; in conjuction with Canton's Downtown Main Street Organization's Valentine's Sip-n-Shop event on Thursday February 6! Create an enduring memory solo, with your significant other, friend or pet (if Matt allows. ;)) For your reservation, you will receive a 5x7 Metal Plate Photograph and a Digital copy. - Because of space and time, photos are limited to a max of 3 people per shot. *If you have questions about your photo shoot, outfit ideas, subject matter, etc.: please direct them to the photographer, Matthew Nixson of Holliday Tintype at holliday.tintype@gmail.com

What 34 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.9Value

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

    Good for groups

  • East Texas

    Healthy

  • East Texas

    Hot spot

  • East Texas

    Neighborhood gem

  • East Texas

    Great for fine wines

  • East Texas

    Good for special occasions

  • East Texas

    Lively

  • Tyler

    Best Overall

  • Tyler

    Best Food

  • Tyler

    Best Service

  • Tyler

    Best Ambiance

  • Tyler

    Best Value

  • Tyler

    Good for groups

  • Tyler

    Neighborhood gem

  • Tyler

    Great for fine wines

  • Tyler

    Good for special occasions

  • Tyler

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Native Son Family Restaurant stands out with "amazing food" and a "welcoming atmosphere". Guests praise the "creative drinks" and "friendly, attentive staff". The menu's frequent updates keep dining experiences fresh and exciting. While a lively ambiance may challenge conversation, the exceptional service and delectable dishes ensure a memorable visit.

34 Reviews
  1. Janey

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fab! Such a great quaint place on the historic square! Fantastic food, drinks, and appetizers! Live music is such a treat. Highly recommend!

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  2. Aaron

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second trip to Native Son this month...love that their menu changes. Our group ordered the oysters, redfish and the game-hen. Redfish is amazing. I think they were running out of brussel sprouts with the butter beans but that happens. I loved the oysters... The very best thing is the banana pudding. Why does a restaurant only offer one desert? Try the banana pudding and you'll know. Oh my...it was shocking. They serve it hot and I was expecting cold --- it is SO much better hot. I will be ordering that every time. Great service - hope this business continues to thrive.

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  3. Lee

    East Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is always spectacular but last night was my first time to have duck and it was AMAZING.

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  4. Jasie

    East Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ryan and Maxine have created the perfect small town hangout. It’s like going to a 5 star restaurant with a fun and laid back vibe. Dress up, dress down. Come with a group, on a date, or by yourself. You will find the perfect atmosphere no matter what you’re looking for. That’s tough to accomplish, but they have figured it out! Find time to go and experience this place! You won’t regret it!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Native Son is everything I would expect and experience in Dallas Ft. Worth. It has all of the aspects of a 5 star restaurant with the small town feel of friendly, interactive owners who remember you and greet you warmly. Maxine and Ryan celebrate the fun atmosphere with their patrons - as if you are at a party in their home. The entertainment was great, the food was spectacular, the drinks are top notch. They are very professional- they were crazy busy last night but we never lacked service or attention, nor did we experience any wait time for our drinks, table or food! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  6. Rhita

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All of the food was good, and the portions were so large that all five us brought home leftovers, even the hamburgers. So, I couldn’t have the warm banana pudding. Fortunately, they suggested I take it to go. I am so glad I did. It was incredible! It was still warm when we got home. Banana pudding is my favorite dessert and this was about the best I’ve ever had. Sorry, Mother!
    Native Son Family RestaurantResponded on January 12, 2025
    Rhita! Thank you for the kind words! Whether it's here or to go, our next banana pudding is on us!

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  7. Giles l

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time here. The owners & staff are great. Service and food were both amazing. The hummus appetizer is very tasty!
    Native Son Family RestaurantResponded on January 12, 2025
    Thanks for taking the time to share your experience, Giles! We're glad you had a great time! We're looking forward to having you back in. Your next Cher Plate is on us!

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  8. Brian

    East Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our third visit in the last 3 months and once again, it did not disappoint! Such a fun, lovely place to gather and share a meal with friends. It's a stark contrast to typical dining where everything seems distanced and impersonal because here you feel valued and are treated so well. The food was amazing as always, from the cracklings and hummus starters to the steak, all was done to perfection. Others at our table enjoyed their burger and of course the specialty drinks were a fabulous compliment. We finished with a shared banana pudding that was the best I've ever tasted (sorry Mom lol) Can't wait to go back again soon!

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  9. Ryan

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is by far the best restaurant around. The whole staff is amazing and the food is even better!
    Native Son Family RestaurantResponded on January 10, 2025
    Ryan! Thanks so much for the kind review! We really enjoyed having y'all in. Your next Crown Royal is on us. :)

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  10. David

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food quality & service were perfect. The sound level was excessive, however we’ll return
    Native Son Family RestaurantResponded on January 10, 2025
    Hi David! We really enjoyed having y'all in! Cannon is a rockstar and we're blessed to have him on our team. While we like to keep things energetic in the house, it might be a bit much for some guests. :) Let us know next time and we'll see if we need adjust the volume a bit without sacrificing the vibe. ;) Looking forward to having y'all back in!

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FAQs

Native Son Family Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 34 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 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Native Son Family Restaurant

100 W Dallas St, Canton, TX 75103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    at the corner of Buffalo and Dallas St in Downtown Canton.
  • Neighborhood
    Canton
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Cajun
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Wine
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