Heritage East at Culture ETX

Name: Heritage East at Culture ETX
Address: 118 West Erwin St, Tyler, TX, United States, 75702
Telephone: (903) 787-5800
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

474 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary Southern

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 7 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
Contemporary Southern, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Speakeasy
Hours of Operation
Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
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
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, 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 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

Noise • Moderate

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

R
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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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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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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Carleen
VIP
Dallas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 9 February 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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Cole
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 9 February 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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RobertP
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 February 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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Logan
East Texas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 February 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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Waylon
East Texas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 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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Amy
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 February 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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Aaron
East Texas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 February 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.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 7 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
Area
Tyler
Hours of Operation
Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dry Aged Pork Chop

Ribeye

Dry Aged Pork Porterhouse

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

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