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Heritage East at Culture ETX, Tyler, TX

Heritage East at Culture ETX

4.8
4.8
474 Reviews
$50 and over
Regional American (Contemporary Southern)

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • 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. 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
    Regional American (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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Lance McWhorter
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant is available for buyouts
  • Neighbourhood
    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 474 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Texas

    Best Overall

  • East Texas

    Best Food

  • East Texas

    Best Service

  • East Texas

    Best Ambience

  • East Texas

    Best Value

  • East Texas

    Innovative

  • East Texas

    Healthy

  • East Texas

    Hot spot

  • East Texas

    Neighbourhood 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 Ambience

  • Tyler

    Best Value

  • Tyler

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Tyler

    Great for fine wines

  • Tyler

    Good for special occasions

  • Tyler

    Lively

  • Tyler

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Heritage East at Culture ETX offers a "fantastic" dining experience, with "amazing" food and service. Chef Lance impresses with creative dishes like the "redfish" and "braised boar." The restaurant boasts a cozy atmosphere, attentive staff, and a unique speakeasy vibe. A must-visit in Tyler for gourmet enthusiasts.

474 Reviews
  1. Ron

    East Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their friendly and helpful service begins when you walking. We came early to take advantage of going into the Plaid Rabbit for a cocktail before our reservations; such a cool experience. Our waiter was very helpful in menu item selections. The chef did a great job in tailoring and plating the dish. The wine list was extensive and well suited for the food. We will return many times to try their whole menu of delicious meals.

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  2. Jeff

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious! Can’t recommend this place enough.

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  3. Brendon

    East Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is exceptionally prepared from a chef who knows his stuff. Music was a little loud and prices are comparable with other fine dining establishments. All in all wonderful place for a date or an occasion.

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  4. Carleen

    VIP

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch is simply OMG! Creative and elevated menu and everything we have tried has been flawlessly executed and seriously delicious!

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  5. Cole

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If I could give six stars, I absolutely would! Executive Chef Lance has truly outdone himself with the brunch menu. Each dish was not only innovative but bursting with flavor, showcasing the incredible passion the entire staff has for cooking. From start to finish, it was clear that a lot of thought and care went into every plate. Every bite was a delightful surprise, and the creativity behind each dish really stood out. It’s rare to experience such a perfectly executed brunch and I can’t wait to return!

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  6. RobertP

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing you could just toss a dart at the menu and be satisfied. The flavor is off the charts and the prices are lower than what you would expect for the quality of the food. They get their products local and fresh and it shows. Eating here shows you what quality and care meets to make exquisite dining

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  7. Logan

    East Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Eating at Heritage East at Culture ETX was one of the best experiences I’ve had in East Texas. It’s a beautiful marriage of fine dining and Texas home cooking. It’s everything you want out of a dining experience with great service, attentive staff who serve you with a smile, and amazing tasting food. Don’t leave hungry because there is something for you!

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  8. Waylon

    East Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the setup there. I got to watch the Chef make my food from 10ft away. The new menu is great as well! Outstanding service. Get the deviled eggs!

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  9. Amy

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t get enough of the deviled eggs or margarita pizza!

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  10. Aaron

    East Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely one of the best meals we have had! Everything from start to finish with the wine pairings were spectacular. We have zero complaints from our night. The best items of the night were surprisingly the fries, and the fried bread pudding was delicious. Thank you to Lance and his great staff!

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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 474 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 8 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Regional American (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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