The best restaurants in Tyler

54 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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New York Pizza & Pasta is the mom-and-pop spot turning weeknights into little victories, with New York style slices and whole pies plus…

1621 S Broadway Ave · ✓ checked Jul 31

New York Pizza & Pasta is the mom-and-pop spot turning weeknights into little victories, with New York style slices and whole pies plus Italian inspired pastas made with handmade sauces and fresh pasta. Head there this week when you need authentic comfort that tastes like it was cooked just for Tyler.

From the Tyler newsletter, August 3, 2026

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When only classic, no-fuss goodness will do, Mama's Restaurant delivers with Mexican and American comfort staples plus hearty breakfast…

2105 E 5th St · ✓ checked Jul 27

When only classic, no-fuss goodness will do, Mama's Restaurant delivers with Mexican and American comfort staples plus hearty breakfast that actually tastes like someone’s mom made it. Put it on your this-week list for simple plates, friendly vibes, and the kind of meal that resets your whole day.

From the Tyler newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Tyler’s got its own conveyor-belt feast at Yoshi Revolving Sushi & Noodle, where plates roll by with color-coded pricing so you can graze…

713 W SW Loop 323 Ste C

Tyler’s got its own conveyor-belt feast at Yoshi Revolving Sushi & Noodle, where plates roll by with color-coded pricing so you can graze smart, then dive into nigiri, sashimi, ramen and more. It’s fast, fun, and exactly the midweek pick-me-up your taste buds deserve.

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Brisket, ribs & sides served up cafeteria-style in a no-frills setting with indoor picnic tables.

1410 S SW Loop 323

Brisket, ribs & sides served up cafeteria-style in a no-frills setting with indoor picnic tables.

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III Palms

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Upscale restaurant offering steaks, cocktails, and live music in a cozy setting.

6361 Old Jacksonville Hwy

Upscale restaurant offering steaks, cocktails, and live music in a cozy setting.

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Ramen and sushi joint focusing on traditional Japanese cuisine alongside sake.

6611 S Broadway Ave Ste 200

Ramen and sushi joint focusing on traditional Japanese cuisine alongside sake.

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Villa Montez

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Latin-style seafood & meat dishes, plus comfort classics, presented in a swanky hilltop mansion.

3324 Old Henderson Hwy

Latin-style seafood & meat dishes, plus comfort classics, presented in a swanky hilltop mansion.

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Rounder's Pizza

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Casual option for pizza and wings, plus salads and other comfort food, in a spot with outdoor seating.

1400 W SW Loop 323

Casual option for pizza and wings, plus salads and other comfort food, in a spot with outdoor seating.

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Bubba's 33

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Burgers, pizza & beer served alongside many large-screen TVs showing sports & music videos.

4504 S Broadway Ave

Burgers, pizza & beer served alongside many large-screen TVs showing sports & music videos.

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Top It Off Pizza

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Casual eatery dishing up New York-style pies, calzones, and cannolis.

1700 TX-323 Loop #108

Casual eatery dishing up New York-style pies, calzones, and cannolis.

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Casual eatery serving Hawaiian plates with chicken, pork and teriyaki options.

6915 S Broadway Ave

Casual eatery serving Hawaiian plates with chicken, pork and teriyaki options.

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Jucys Hamburgers

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Popular hangout serving burgers, chicken-fried steak, salads, and more in a cozy setting.

6421 Old Jacksonville Hwy

Popular hangout serving burgers, chicken-fried steak, salads, and more in a cozy setting.

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Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.

6421 S Broadway Ave #130

Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.

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Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

7916a S Broadway Ave Suite 1630

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

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Roomy, family-friendly restaurant with TVs & a patio serving specialty pies & homemade Italian eats.

15770 FM2493

Roomy, family-friendly restaurant with TVs & a patio serving specialty pies & homemade Italian eats.

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Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

1817 S Broadway Ave #2

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

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Small, laid-back Japanese restaurant with a sushi bar & flaming hibachi grill tables.

5515 S Broadway Ave · ✓ checked Aug 5

Small, laid-back Japanese restaurant with a sushi bar & flaming hibachi grill tables.

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Upscale steakhouse known for wine tastings and tours as well as a cozy bar.

21508 Merlot Ln

Upscale steakhouse known for wine tastings and tours as well as a cozy bar.

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Family-friendly chain eatery supplying specialty pizzas such as muffaletta, pasta & Italian subs.

8970 S Broadway Ave Ste. 148

Family-friendly chain eatery supplying specialty pizzas such as muffaletta, pasta & Italian subs.

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Yamato

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Sushi, hibachi-grilled fare & other classic dishes served in a spacious, modern restaurant & bar.

2210 W SW Loop 323 Ste A

Sushi, hibachi-grilled fare & other classic dishes served in a spacious, modern restaurant & bar.

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Stylish brunch and dinner spot serving elegant fare alongside a chic bar.

3500 Old Jacksonville Hwy

Stylish brunch and dinner spot serving elegant fare alongside a chic bar.

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All-you-can-eat restaurant with a menu of sushi rolls and other Japanese dishes.

6205 S Broadway Ave

All-you-can-eat restaurant with a menu of sushi rolls and other Japanese dishes.

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Jimmy's Egg

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Branch of a regional chain offering traditional American dishes for breakfast & lunch.

6004 S Broadway Ave #100

Branch of a regional chain offering traditional American dishes for breakfast & lunch.

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Rustic mountain-lodge-themed eatery with a comfort food menu, plus a bar with TVs.

1725 W SW Loop 323

Rustic mountain-lodge-themed eatery with a comfort food menu, plus a bar with TVs.

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Southern seafood & steaks in a vintage, brick-walled space with a patio & live music on weekends.

104 W Erwin St

Southern seafood & steaks in a vintage, brick-walled space with a patio & live music on weekends.

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Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

3871 State Hwy 64

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

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Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

210 W SW Loop 323

Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

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Laid-back eatery with quirky decor offering pizza, pasta & subs, plus wings & other appetizers.

101 E 9th St

Laid-back eatery with quirky decor offering pizza, pasta & subs, plus wings & other appetizers.

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Straightforward Italian restaurant serving lasagna, meatballs, thin-crust pizza & other standards.

3320 S Broadway Ave

Straightforward Italian restaurant serving lasagna, meatballs, thin-crust pizza & other standards.

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Rustic log-cabin eatery with a creekside patio for American eats from famed BBQ to grilled salmon.

5424 Old Jacksonville Hwy

Rustic log-cabin eatery with a creekside patio for American eats from famed BBQ to grilled salmon.

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Jucys Hamburgers

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Old-school, family-operated local chain known for burgers, fries & beans since 1980.

2330 E 5th St

Old-school, family-operated local chain known for burgers, fries & beans since 1980.

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THE MIGHTY CRAB

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Cajun-style seafood, such as snow crab, is served with beer and cocktails at this casual eatery.

2001 W SW Loop 323

Cajun-style seafood, such as snow crab, is served with beer and cocktails at this casual eatery.

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Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

3905 University Blvd #300

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

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Jucys Hamburgers

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East Texas chain specializing in hamburgers and chicken dishes, with pancakes for breakfast.

1300 S SW Loop 323

East Texas chain specializing in hamburgers and chicken dishes, with pancakes for breakfast.

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Old-school diner dishing up American breakfast & lunch classics with views of the adjacent airfield.

150 Airport Dr #101

Old-school diner dishing up American breakfast & lunch classics with views of the adjacent airfield.

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Hip spot serving Cajun fare such as cheese steaks and wings, plus frozen cocktails and beer.

713 W SW Loop 323

Hip spot serving Cajun fare such as cheese steaks and wings, plus frozen cocktails and beer.

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Casual eatery featuring staples like pizza, burgers, pasta and steak, plus a kid’s menu.

16700 FM 2493

Casual eatery featuring staples like pizza, burgers, pasta and steak, plus a kid’s menu.

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Family recipes, local ingredients, and Italian cooking come together at this cozy eatery with wine.

1611 FM 279 (Ben Wheeler)

Family recipes, local ingredients, and Italian cooking come together at this cozy eatery with wine.

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Handmade, cooked-to-perfection pies (with some unusual toppings) join bread and scones at this casual, family-friendly bakery and eatery.

1908 E U.S. Hwy 80 #4 (White Oak)

Handmade, cooked-to-perfection pies (with some unusual toppings) join bread and scones at this casual, family-friendly bakery and eatery.

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Laid-back spot serving Texas-inspired options such as chicken-fried steak and shrimp 'n' grits.

2467 Crow Rd

Laid-back spot serving Texas-inspired options such as chicken-fried steak and shrimp 'n' grits.

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This game-day bar serves burgers & fried fare, plus local beers & party platters for big groups.

6523 S Broadway Ave

This game-day bar serves burgers & fried fare, plus local beers & party platters for big groups.

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Modern American dining in a relaxed setting with a notable selection of wines, beer, and cocktails.

405 W SW Loop 323

Modern American dining in a relaxed setting with a notable selection of wines, beer, and cocktails.

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Slim Chickens

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Counter-serve chain specializing in chicken dishes, plus Southern sides & desserts served in jars.

3922 Troup Hwy

Counter-serve chain specializing in chicken dishes, plus Southern sides & desserts served in jars.

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Black Pearl

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Seafood spot with an oyster bar offering unique options of the bivalve as well as drinks and small plates.

108 W Erwin St

Seafood spot with an oyster bar offering unique options of the bivalve as well as drinks and small plates.

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Easygoing restaurant offering a large menu of clever maki, plus sushi burritos & custom poke bowls.

127 W SW Loop 323

Easygoing restaurant offering a large menu of clever maki, plus sushi burritos & custom poke bowls.

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Upscale option serving pasta, steak, veal & chicken with a Mediterranean twist in a dimly lit space.

212 E Grande Blvd Ste 106 Suite 106

Upscale option serving pasta, steak, veal & chicken with a Mediterranean twist in a dimly lit space.

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Relaxed grill and bar serving up burgers and chicken-fried steaks alongside drinks at the marina.

18183 Concession Rd (Whitehouse)

Relaxed grill and bar serving up burgers and chicken-fried steaks alongside drinks at the marina.

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First Watch

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Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

150 E 9th St

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

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A menu specializing in Italian-style pizzas, pastas & small plates in a modern space with a patio.

4803 Old Bullard Rd #102

A menu specializing in Italian-style pizzas, pastas & small plates in a modern space with a patio.

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The Diner Tyler

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Classic diner fare, with south-of-the-border options, offered in this roomy, contemporary eatery.

7924 S Broadway Ave

Classic diner fare, with south-of-the-border options, offered in this roomy, contemporary eatery.

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Homestyle American fare, such as fried catfish & ham steaks, plus a comfy Western-themed bar.

1920 E SE Loop 323

Homestyle American fare, such as fried catfish & ham steaks, plus a comfy Western-themed bar.

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Cute eatery boasting arepas, empanadas and pastelitos plus desserts, Venezuelan and Puerto Rican dishes.

2443 Mosaic Way Ste A

Cute eatery boasting arepas, empanadas and pastelitos plus desserts, Venezuelan and Puerto Rican dishes.

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Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

400 S SW Loop 323 #100

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

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Spacious & contemporary eatery featuring hibachi tables & performing chefs, plus sushi & cocktails.

1024 W SW Loop 323

Spacious & contemporary eatery featuring hibachi tables & performing chefs, plus sushi & cocktails.

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