Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Tyler by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Tyler using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#16. Lago del Pino
- Rating: 2.5/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14706 County Road 1134 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: New American, Bars, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Republic IceHouse
- Rating: 2.6/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3807 University Blvd. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. China King
- Rating: 2.8/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4542 South Broadway Ave. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Dakotas Steak & Chop House
- Rating: 3.2/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4803 Old Bullard Road Ste 1 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Little Italy
- Rating: 3.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3320 South Broadway Ave. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.6/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8926 South Broadway Ave. Ste 129 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Oliveto Italian Bistro
- Rating: 3.7/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3709 Troup Hwy Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Rick's On the Square
- Rating: 3.8/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 104 West Erwin St. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Javi's
- Rating: 3.9/5 (328 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7212 Old Jacksonville Hwy Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Villaggio del Vino
- Rating: 3.9/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4803 Old Bullard Road Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#6. 1836 Texas Kitchen
- Rating: 3.9/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2647 Crow Road Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Bars, American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Shogun Sushi & Hibachi Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3521 South Broadway Ave. Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Villa Montez
- Rating: 4.1/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3324 Old Henderson Hwy Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#3. FD's Grill House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (611 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8934 South Broadway Ave. Ste 494 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: American, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Bernard's Mediterranean Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 212 Grande Blvd. Ste 106 Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, French, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Kiepersol Enterprises
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 21508 Merlot Lane Tyler, Texas
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
