Wanting to try something new / different, wife and I will be on the road Saturday probably to Tyler (may end up just coming to Mesquite - same distance). Talk me into trying a new / different restaurant. Go.

Country Tavern's always good. It's a little closer to Kilgore than Tyler.

Buttermilk’s Canton.

Moore's Store or The Forge is both good in Ben Wheeler. May be crowded being First Monday weekend.

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The new fish place in Palestine,Bernhards, is getting rave reviews so far. On Bus Hwy 79 aka E Palestine Ave a 1/2 block INSIDE the Loop and Hwy 79 is tween the Loop @ Hwy 155 to the north and Hwy 84 to the south ....same side of the street & real close to Sheps BBQ, aka the best BBQ in Anderson County & across the street from the GMC dealer and couple big motels.

A couple buddys tried the All You Can Eat mid day buffet and came away so full they snoozed all afternoon. Took over the location from a long term Mexican place that finally folded, so it's a Large full blown restaurant.
Ron

When traveling to new areas I tend to look at the Day Tripper and Texas Bucket List websites to see where they have eaten in the area I am going to .

Yia Yia's Greek on Scyene in Mesquite. The gyro is excellent and they have other offerings. Small and funky.

Little Italy in Tyler is a small mom and pop place that's pretty good. It's BYOB so don't forget that.