Heritage East at Culture ETX

4.8

452 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary Southern

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Innovative
Hot spot
Great for fine wines

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.heritagetyler.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

Buttermilk & Jalapeño Cornbread
cultured local honey butter
Daily Bread
cultured butter, Texas olive oil
Deviled Eggs
Brian’s ossabaw ham, Texas caviar, chives
Hush Puppies
crab, tasso, remoulade
Burnt Ends
pork belly, grated pig, barbeque sauce, pepper mayo, greens
Beef Cheek Terrine
horseradish, herbs, grilled toast
Deer Camp Crackers
Texas venison rillettes, pickles, crackers, preserved hot peppers
Hoppers
pan-fried frog legs, squash blossom succotash, relish, blue cheese

Plot

Pumpkin
roasted pumpkin, organic greens, goat cheese, seeds, stone cut Texas oats
Last Tomatoes
heirloom tomatoes, burrata, capers, toast, herbs, Texas olive oil

Pot

Not Mom’s Pasta
tagliatelle, ground local beef, tomato, basil, house breadcrumbs, real parm
Braised Boar Cavatelli
Texas wild boar shoulder, poblano, cornbread crumbs, sage, lime, farmhouse cheese

Pen

Yardbird
locally raised thigh & leg, collard green emmer, chicken gravy, herbs
Wild Hog Loin
Texas wild boar, turnips, preserved summer corn, pan jus
Dry Aged Pork Chop
charred red pepper, green onion, fennel, mustard greens

Pier

Shrimp & Red Pea Stew
blackened shrimp, andouille, yesterday’s cornbread, pickled okra, nasturtium
Pan Fried Gulf Redfish
pot likker gumbo, cabbage, blackened sweet potato, smoked pecans
Striped Bass
smashed potatoes, bacon, green beans, crispy pork skin

Pasture

Steak & Potatoes
12oz new york strip, locally raised and finished, hand cut fries, horseradish mayo
Ribeye
16oz, locally raised and finished, dressed arugula
Smoked Delmonico
24oz, locally raised and finished, dressed arugula, compound butter
CFS
8oz, local chicken fried steak, horseradish gravy, charred sweet onion, chicken liver mousse, pecorino

Potluck

Crawfish Mac & Cheese
Mac & Cheese
Collard Greens
Okra
Spicy Cream Corn
Black Eyed Peas
Fries
Fresh Vegetables

What 452 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
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.

452 Reviews

P
Philip
Shreveport
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Lance never disappoints. Wait staff was awesome and overall it was a great experience.
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Rob
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
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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Eddie
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
#HowUDoin Beautiful & Sweet 😊 That’s the Heritage East at Culture ETX Five Star experience always ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ @chef_lance_mcwhorter is incredible! 🔥Braised Boar with Fresh Made Cavatelli - Texas wild boar shoulder, poblano, cornbread crumbs, sage, lime, farmhouse cheese 🔥Deep Fried Bread Pudding with Chantilly Cream, Brown Butter Caramel, Powdered Sugar
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Tina
VIP
Dallas
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FAQs

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

Heritage East at Culture ETX is rated 4.8 stars by 452 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Heritage East at 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

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

Heritage East at Culture ETX

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Heritage Pork Chop

Dry Aged Pork Chop

Ribeye

Prelude

Buttermilk & Jalapeño Cornbread

Daily Bread

Deviled Eggs

Hush Puppies

Burnt Ends

Beef Cheek Terrine

Deer Camp Crackers

Hoppers

Plot

Pumpkin

Last Tomatoes

Pot

Not Mom’s Pasta

Braised Boar Cavatelli

Pen

Yardbird

Wild Hog Loin

Dry Aged Pork Chop

Pier

Shrimp & Red Pea Stew

Pan Fried Gulf Redfish

Striped Bass

Pasture

Steak & Potatoes

Ribeye

Smoked Delmonico

CFS

Potluck

Crawfish Mac & Cheese

Mac & Cheese

Collard Greens

Okra

Spicy Cream Corn

Black Eyed Peas

Fries

Fresh Vegetables

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Heritage East at Culture ETX offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Heritage East at Culture ETX restaurant rated?

Is Heritage East at Culture ETX currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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