Heritage East at Culture ETX

4.9

485 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary Southern

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Innovative

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. Lunch (Tues-Fri, 11-3) is standard fare and first come first served seating.

We have an exceptional sommelier driven wine program, and our speakeasy bar The Plaid Rabbit, is open to the public, happy hour is 5-7 daily. Check in with host to access.

Patio seating 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.

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Speakeasy
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm 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 485 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
4.8Value

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
Great for brunch
East Texas
Healthy
East Texas
Hot spot
East Texas
Neighborhood gem
East Texas
Great for fine wines
East Texas
Romantic
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
Healthy
Tyler
Hot spot
Tyler
Neighborhood gem
Tyler
Great for fine wines
Tyler
Romantic
Tyler
Good for special occasions
Tyler
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Heritage East at Culture ETX offers a remarkable dining adventure with expertly crafted dishes and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "best food in East Texas," "amazing culinary experience," and "incredible service." The restaurant's unique menu and attentive staff, including standout waiter Kyle, create an unforgettable experience.

485 Reviews

J
Jessica VIP
East Texas11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Where do I start..this was absolutely hands down the best brunch in East Texas. We had the skillet with egg whites, French toast, bacon, homemade biscuits and mimosas . Every bite was so flavorful. You can tell how much pride and attention to detail is put into every dish. We will be back - Chef’s kiss!
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OpenTable Diner
East Texas2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner tonight was amazing! This is our first time trying the new menu and we were not disappointed.
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Steve VIP
Austin49 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best brunch in town! The portions are more than generous and quality is the best!
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Joe
East Texas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's hard to find a better place for a special meal in Tyler than Heritage East. The staff welcomes you in & works hard to make sure every part of the meal is right. The food (from the appetizers, to the main course & dessert) is incredible. We've come for several special occasions as a couple and with family and we leave with great memories from a great meal.
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Karen
Dallas23 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a Tyler hidden gem! The food was wonderful, wine list expansive,service great.
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Taylor
East Texas1 review
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was extravagant and delicious. The red beans and rice was phenomenal.
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Joseph VIP
East Texas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience. Sunday brunch was really good!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered several appetizers and six different entrees, all good. Outstanding entrees were the striped bass and oxtail with cavatelli.
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Lindsey
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food mixed in with a good bartender and good music. You know it’s a vibe
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Dana
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chicken fried steak was great! Tenderloin had a spice either in topping or on steak that we didn’t like a but was great quality. Not Mom’s pasta was great as was the deep fried bread pudding!
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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 4.9 stars by 485 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

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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
Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm 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

Private dining

Additional information

Dry Aged Pork Chop

Ribeye

Beets

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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