The Grove Kitchen & Gardens

The Grove Kitchen + Gardens is a must try for Brunch while in Tyler, TX! The staff were good, the atmosphere was good, and the food was great. The Brunch setting included young, old, family + couple - friendly guests. There was a live band and optional outdoor seating with perfectly not so scorching weather. The food was prepared with freshly made (tortilla chips), and hot menu items. The portion sizes were very reasonable, and pricing was comparable to other brunch spots in the area. Service was pleasant and seating was available even without reservations. There’s a cool bar area that is also available away from the general dining and live performance areas.l if interested.

Absolutely loved this place! It had a wonderful, cozy vibe that made us feel right at home. The dishes and appetizers were delicious—full of flavor and beautifully presented. The outdoor entertainment added a fun and lively touch, and the bar area was stunning. There was plenty of seating, both indoors and out. A great spot to relax and enjoy good food, drinks, and atmosphere! Planning on celebrating our anniversary here soon!

5 Stars – Exceptional Service, Delicious Food and Great Atmosphere! 06/08/2025 We were visiting from DTX and made a quick pit stop here for lunch, and we are so glad we did! Even though we didn’t have a reservation, the hostess kindly got us seated quickly during a very busy lunch rush. The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming and lively, but the real star of our visit was our waitress, Lauren. Lauren was phenomenal from start to finish. The moment we sat down, she noticed our table was slightly wobbly and immediately fixed it with a towel without us even saying a word. That small gesture set the tone for what turned out to be the best service we've ever received in our lives. We've dined at high-end, top-tier restaurants from coast to coast, and Lauren’s attention to detail, professionalism, and genuine care blew every single one of them out of the water. She truly went above and beyond. In our opinion, she’s the kind of talent that belongs in a management/GM position. If you're looking for a spot with fantastic food and next-level service, this place is a must and if you're lucky enough to be seated in Lauren’s section, you’re in for a real treat! Thank you again, Lauren! (Hopefully, her name is not misspelled by me, like Loren or other variation)

So excited my go-to place has reopened. Of course we ordered our favorite beef Wellington which was cooked perfectly. Unfortunately, the replaced the clams with linguine with Calabrian shrimp with linguine. Although it was tasty, it was a little heavy handed with the Calabrian. I’m used to Calabrian to be smoky, and slightly sweet with some heat but this was over the top. I’ll still come to the Grover and try their other dishes. Love the atmosphere.

It's a lovely place, I really like their, coffee drink. 😅 I forgot the name of it. It's delicious. If they would have more entertainment later in the evening when most people just get out of the house. I would have given it five stars. My flesh servant and I truly enjoyed being able to get on the stage while it was empty and danced. It's a very pretty place, safe clean environment. 👍🏽🫰🏽🥳 Winter for my 49th birthday 💃🏻🕺🏼

Excellent delicious food; relaxing casual/ classy ambiance with live music. We celebrated our daughter’s birthday and Madison provided us with excellent service. Our daughter is vegan, & we made reservations ahead of time, the chef is top notch. Thank you

The FOOD was absolutely amazing…. From the main course to the dessert!! The service was so good that our waiter knew what we needed and brought it to our table without a request!!! The atmosphere/ambiance is top tier. There is a room for everyone. If you want music, there is a room that has a bar, couches and tables to enjoy the entertainment. If you want a quiet nice evening, there is a very spacious area for that. If you want privacy, there are private rooms. This is by far one of the best restaurants I have eaten at in a very long time. 10 out of 10 on everything!!

I had the pleasure of eating at The Grove Kitchen & Gardens yesterday evening. It was my first time going in over 2 years. The place looks just as nice as I remember. It has a certain ambiance that isn’t matched by any other restaurant in Tyler. I ordered the Steak & Cake. It’s a 4oz Filet, 4oz Maryland Style Crab Cake, 1oz Lump Crab Meat topped with "The Money Sauce", Yukon Gold Mash, and Asparagus. I asked for some chimichurri on the side as well, seeing as theirs is really good. The filet was incredibly tender. I was even able to cut it with a fork. The crab was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Everything just went together so well, especially with the various sauces. I highly recommend this dish to anyone who hasn’t tried it. If you haven’t been to The Grove yet, you’re missing out.

This is a cute spot we just found. The bar has a near vibe and we were here on a Friday night with live music outside. Just a lovely evening. Our server Braeden was wonderful and helped move our meal along as we were headed to a show. The food was delicious! We had the beef Wellington appetizer, definitely worth it! The hubs had the blackened fish special (halibut tonight) that was delightful. He is continuing to say "yum". I had the knife and fork Cesar, the house made dressing was very good, the seasoning on the chicken was also "yum". We are already talking about who we want to bring back.

We stopped in for drinks and to try something new for our anniversary. We just went to the bar, which was gorgeous and homey. I tried a lemon drop on a friend's recommendation, and Hubs was happy they have Yuengling on tap. The bartenders were friendly and so amazing for our first time here. One created a drink for me with strawberry and jalapeño. It was a delicious burn! Since it was busy and we had no reservation for outside seats, we decided to eat in the bar. We started with the mini beef Wellingtons. Holy moly! They literally melted in our mouths. Next time, I could eat that with a salad for my meal. For dinner I tried the chicken Milanese, and Hubs ordered the chicken fried steak. The bartender quickly told him that the chicken fried chicken is better. These dishes were beautiful, and we were so excited that I forgot to take pics before digging in. The chicken was so tender on both! Hubs' mashed potatoes were heavenly. My chicken Milanese was served with a pear salad on top and cheese grits underneath. I couldn't have picked a better mix of flavors. Just delicious, but I got full too quickly. Our bartender said we should have saved room for churros...next time I'll plan ahead. With food this good, I'll have to try something new each time we visit. And the yard was beautiful, so we will definitely make reservations for outside table when there's live music!

We went to The Grove for a cocktail reception. It was on an outdoor venue that was nice and the weather was perfect as was the service. The appetizers were pretty good but a little messy and hard to eat. The live music was nice. Be prepared for a lot of little kids that are unsupervised and very loud (lots of running and yelling).

I was faced with a predicament that most men face at least once in their life - where to eat dinner after your propose to your girlfriend. While the Grove is the not the nicest restaurant in town, it happened to be the spot that me and said girlfriend shared our first date years ago. I thought it would be a great pick for the occasion. To ensure service was top notch, I spoke to the manager and requested his best server for the night. When we went in 2022, the Grove was average. Nothing stood out but the ambiance. When we came back in 2025, there was no better place we could have spent our engagement dinner - and that is thanks to our wonderful server - Lourden (spelling?) The ambiance here is really fun and unique. Great lighting, intimate setting and great table spacing. The chef had special entrees prepared for our evening that were not on the menu - lamb chops and fish with lobster. The appetizer (beef Wellington and wedge salad) were so fresh. The Wellington was incredibly flaky and melted in your mouth. Lourden ensured that we were taken care of from start to finish. The drinks she recommended were delicious and custom tailored to our tastes. It was just a fun night. Exactly what I had hoped for, but more than I genuinely expected. They delivered when I needed them to most. Give the Grove a try!!

Food: I ordered the steak with crab cake. My dish was cooked perfectly. Service: Our waitress was awesome! She was very attentive & helpful Ambiance: The Resturant is beautiful and decorated.

The food and ambiance was very good. Anna gave us amazing service and made our dining experience complete.

Anniversary dinner was perfect. Our waiter "Chase" was incredible. He had the evening planned out it seemed. The pace and timing of the drinks was spot on. His and the chefs attention to detail was the final touch! Thank you Chase for helping create a wonderful dining experience! Kind regards Steve and Ana

Beautiful event space! I came here on a Friday night for a welcome party for a wedding, and the venue was stunning. It was hard to find the event space within the restaurant (there were no signs and no waiters helped us get back there), but we found out that it was towards the back kinda hidden away from everything else. It was like it's own oasis because it was sectioned off from the restaurant. There were hanging lights, fire pits, multiple bars, places to sit, even a space (a whole room with glass doors) where the bride and groom had their rehearsal dinner. There were even bathrooms for this part of restaurant, so we didn't have to leave the space. The drinks and food were ok. I didn't wait for a drink, they were very fast. The food was passed around, and I didn't like the food. The staff was friendly though!

We love this place. Make a reservation to ensure you can enjoy it too :) We enjoyed the Chicken Milanese, soup of the day, and Chicken Tinga Tostados for early lunch. The grounds are beautiful and the wait staff is attentive.

We are counting down the days until you guys reopen. Please bring back the crab dip! Also, if you could offer wild cup seafood, I know that people will pay more for healthier options. Cannot wait to see you guys soon!

Went for breakfast. They said they ran out of coffee the day before...so no coffee..then they said the waffle maker was down...then one member of the party ordered pancakes that didn't come out with everyone's meal. Waited and waited, then when they came out, they were cold. Very disappointing experience.

Food- 1 star We were here to celebrate 78th birthday- Sunday Brunch, Party of 8, The problems- we ordered coffee first, then were informed they were out of coffee (insert You've got to be kidding me emoji) Expresso machine working though. Ok, but now every waiter was in line to use espresso machine, I guess they only have 1, took over 30 minutes for coffee. Next, order food. No waffles, waffle machine not working, On menu, but it's changing according to manager. Then food starts coming out. Eggs over cooked. Toast burned. English muffin was so tough under the egg Benedict it wouldn't cut with a knife. (Microwaved maybe?). Pancakes served so cold the soft butter globbed on them. Avocado toast was not fresh avocados, but the already prepared type like Holy Guacamole type. It was a GIANT CF. I told the manger, that in the time we waited for coffee, he could have already been to a grocery store to buy some. Waitress told us she got in trouble for telling us they were out of regular and only had decaf... that's the integrity level. Ambiance- 4 stars- great location Service- 3 stars. A little slow, but not sure We should blame the server. You can't blame waitstaff for kitchen issues. This was suppose to be an upper quality restaurant, nice... perfect for a birthday celebration. There were well over 200 people dining by 12:00 noon. Highly disappointed and somewhat angry. And yes, I stated birthday celebration on reservations.

A group of three of us visited on 7/11/25. This place is beautiful. Stunning aesthetics. Beautiful bar with live music. BUT, the food. Simply amazing. Started off with the mini beef wellingtons. So good and tender. I ordered the salmon. Perfectly cooked and those brussel sprouts are amazing. My friends thoroughly loved their food. I had two well made Palomas as my cocktail and they were on point. When we come to Tyler again, The Grove is where we will be.

Came by for brunch on Sunday, got the crab cake benedict and side of bacon. Loved the Benedict, the crab was fresh and the sauce paired well with it! The restaurant is upscale and great for an anniversary or celebration.

The best steak and lump crab combo!! I fell out of my chair on the first bite. This was also some of the best service I have ever experienced. The ambiance of this place is dope. You have a huge outdoor area, a grown bar area and a classic dining room. There is something on the menu for everyone. You can go high end or just get a phenomenal burger. One of the biggest shocks for me was the craft cocktail prices. It was on par and not overpriced. And absolutely delicious.

The most beautiful brunch with live music. Service has improved and the food is our favorite in town. The Turkey Sliders, Mexican Cobb with chicken, the Burger with truffle fries, and the filet with Brussels and Mac and cheese is to die for!

Absolutely adored The Grove. Went for Brunch and the restaurant was so cute. Loved the fancy bar area to the right when you first walked in and then to the left there's a little event area you can rent out, tons of outdoor space and even outdoor space you rent out. The restaurant itself was really cute with all the funky paintings and signs throughout. It felt very much like upscale dining but it was very relaxing. The servers were all very attentive, water glasses were filled when close to being empty. They come and pick up your plates quickly. Our server was really great. Overall I loved the experience here.

Looove this place! Fantastic ambiance, music and drink/food! If we lived close by we'd be regulars

Did not reflect the allergens correctly. Different wait staff gave opposing information.

The food is amazing every time and the service is always great! Love the atmosphere! It's a great date night or place for friends to hang out and listen to live music.

Second time back in Tyler to visit the Grove. The quality and selections are good overall. The venue is fantastic with something for everyone. This time, we stopped for brunch and got Bananas Fosters french toast, shrimp and grits, and steak and eggs. The French toast was the star of the show; it's as tasty as it is visually appealing. The flavors on the steak and eggs were great, but the steak was definitely overcooked. It was seasoned enough and wasn't dried out, so it wasn't worth sending it back. The shrimp and grits were okay, but the BBQ sauce definitely didn't fit. Something like a creole sauce or a NOLA-style barbecue shrimp would probably work better. Loved the venue and had great service, so that did help the overall experience.

We came to the grove for the first time today and I'm not sure that we will be back. it took 10 mins for a server to come to the table to get our drink order then a waitress came took our food order and we didn't get our drinks till the food showed up. we didn't see our waitress again the rest of our meal.. we would have liked to have more drinks but no waitress.. my husband finally had to get up and find someone so we could pay our bill and go somewhere else.. also when she came to drop off the bill didn't even offer me a togo box not impressed at all

A jewel right here in Tyler. Amazing bar and restaurant location, great for larger groups and outside seating. I always come back when I'm in the area, do not hesitate to try...

Came here for lunch while visiting family in town and sooo glad to find an alternative to the chain restaurants on the loop! This place is super cute with plenty of outdoor space and private areas for special events. I was starving so I had a bit of everything and everything was good (the kale salad and wellingtos were my faves)! We must have caught them on a good day because service was fast and friendly. Will definitely be returning on my next East Texas visit!

Gorgeous venue came for a wedding Saturday night returned Sunday for brunch amazing restaurant great food great service Hailey! Decor is fabulous!! Live music!! Desserts so so Why are restaurant desserts so over done!! All in all loved the Groove!!!

I made reservations at this restaurant after looking at the menu online. I was looking forward to having steamed mussels as an appetizer and the blackened halibut as an entree. Neither item was available. The online menu needs to be updated. Upon arrival, We were seated at a corner table that was absolutely bare. Two of the four chairs at our table had holes in the wicker and looked like something from a yard sale. The menu I was presented was dirty and wrinkled. We ordered the Mini Beef Wellington as an appetizer. Those were good, but definitely mini. We ordered Chicken Milanese and the "special" Seabass and Prawns as entrees. The Chicken and Seabass were good, the prawns were very overcooked and gritty, which we sent back. The manager did visit our table and when we received the bill he did comp half of that meal. Looking around the restaurant it appeared neglected. Almost every light fixture had bulbs that needed replacement, the trash can in the restroom was overflowing and there was trash on the floor around it, the hallway leading to the restrooms was dirty. The people cleaning the tables were walking around with large dishpans and had rags hanging out of their pockets and some were wearing crocs rather than actual shoes. Several of them were very noisy as they went about their duties. That should be acceptable at Waffle House but not at what is supposed to be a higher end restaurant.

Love the charcuterie board at The Grove. The atmosphere is fantastic. Love the outside dining and live music.

First time visiting and from the ambiance to the service, it was five star. Food is fresh and we highly recommend the Chicken Milanese, as well as the Crispy Calamari. It was a beautiful day to enjoy the great weather and eat in their beautiful patio, with plenty of options to sit. Great drink menu and live music on weekend nights. We will definitely be visiting again.

My husband and I came here to celebrate our anniversary. We were seated close to the kitchen, which smelled a little fishy. And were distracted by the staff saying "corner" and "order" during our meal. But aside from that, we really enjoyed our time here. Prices are high, but the food is good. Decent drink menu. Both of our meals were quite filling. My husband got steak and I got the fish and scallops. The brussel sprouts were a hit.

Three words, "Mini Beef Wellington"! If you go here try them. Stop reading and order them already! Also if you want a great cocktail, try the Medicine Chest! Went here for a graduation dinner, it was superb. Don't know why they have such a low score on here. Ambiance was upscale and yet had a very balanced laid back feel. Everyone tried a different dish and everyone was drooling. Left full, satisfied, and impressed with the staff and presentation of each dish. Oooo and try the lavender cheesecake, it was insanely well done, not over powering notes at all, and sooo creamy!

My daughter made reservations and we went for my birthday. This place was charming. The staff were very nice and helpful with menu items. We did not have to wait to be seated. The food was delicious.

Every time I come here whether it be brunch or dinner is always fantastic. The service is great, the food is always amazing, and their drinks are tasty too! The ambiance of the restaurant is gorgeous inside or outside. It's one of my favorite restaurants in Tyler. It might be on the pricier side, but for all it offers I think it's well worth it!

I went here on a Sunday night and was absolutely amazed at how great the service was how courteous the staff is, and how sublime the food was. I had the salmon with grits and brussels sprouts and it was cooked perfect. Possibly the best piece of salmon I've had in years. I asked for Guinness and they took their time pouring it, which is what you need on a Guinness. Atmosphere amazing. Give this place a try you will not regret it.

We showed up at 11:20 on a Sunday morning without a reservation. The parking lot was full and I was sure we would have to find somewhere else to eat. But we got lucky. I went on open door and managed to snag a table for 4 at 11:30! The food and service were excellent. My wife and our 15 year old twins were very impressed. The entrees were creative, the servings were ample and the food was great! We are not often in Tyler, but we will definitely come back to eat at The Grove the next time we come this way!

Great service, beautiful food, excellent restaurant! Will definitely be back next time we're in Tyler.

Delicious . Lovely space with lots of choices for dining. Mexican Cobb salad is THE BEST !!

Great! We arrived for a later brunch and immediately seated. Eliot (server) was awesome. Went over the menu, highlighted his favorites, gave us a run down of everything around (first time visiting), and enjoyed the scenery. Food was delicious! Started with maple glazed bacon, not overly sweet nor overpowering maple bacon taste, just a delicious start to brunch. Pictures below show what we had and honestly can't wait to go back.

The brunch menu is lacking of choices and makes us not want to go on Sundays. We love the atmosphere but the menus needs more than just breakfast choices

Terrific, terrific food. Terrific, terrific location and vibe. Appallingly slow service. I say that as a very tolerant person of slow service in the post-COVID world. But a lunch that should have taken 90 mins (accounting for slow) took 3 hours. So I can't give the Grove the 4.5-5 stars it otherwise deserves. That being said, I would absolutely go back. I would definitely order a drink and appetizer as soon as I'm seated. Then I'd enjoy a leisurely meal and relaxed vibe for however long it takes to get my meal.

First let me say, it was NOT crowded and there were empty tables. This place has gone down hill fast. While the atmosphere is good, the quality and preparation of the food was not. They seemed to focus on presentation, not preparation. Steak was ordered medium and arrived well done with no steak knife. Staff did not represent a fine dining experience. Their outfits looked like they just got off work from Chili's, and their attention to details and time it took for a simple tea refill was ridiculous. It is disappointing as we always looked forward to going somewhere better than a franchise restaurant. Lastly, the bathrooms were enough of a disaster that we would wait to get home to use the facilities. For a $300.00 meal, I am sorry to say that we will not be back.

Really cute place for lunch. We ate inside because it was too hot but the outdoor space is adorable. We had grilled cheese and poblano soup that was very good. It is a little more upscale than anticipated. We were definitely under dressed.

I've been to the Grove multiple times and have always been satisfied. The ambiance is always so beautiful and open. Love how every room is different. The outside area is my favorite. One time I came with a dog and they were so accommodating. This last time I went for brunch with my friends. Steve was a great waiter despite them being so busy with large 25 people groups. He kept checking on us. The food, was good but I was surprised there was no beans or avocado available to go with the chilaquiles. I believe that's how the dish is traditionally served and I didn't want any meat or eggs so there was something missing. Overall, this is a nice place to go in Tyler, love the live music and definitely will be coming back.

Great spot in Tyler for seafood or steaks. Great setting, terrific service, great bar and good indoor and outdoor dining options

The Grove never disappoints. This seems to be our go to for our wedding anniversary. We celebrated our 34 and yes, The Grove was good in every way . From the waitress, to the live music and then the food. We had the wedge for an appetizer and it was delicious! Definitely will have that again! My wife had the Grove burger with truffle fries and she loved everything about it. I had the chicken fried steak, mashed (real) potatoes and asparagus. Very Good !!! To celebrate our anniversary, we topped it off with a Mexican cheesecake. WOW When in Tyler, give The Grove a try. Go get Full

Beautiful venue, the staff was friendly. The food is just too boujee. I order a Cobb salad. It was artfully displayed but mediocre in flavor and too much dressing. And very small for $13. The whole salad was the size of a tortilla shell which it was placed on top of, no protein in it left me looking for a snack a few hours later. My friend order the soup and sandwich combo and at best it might fill a small child's appetite. Hers was artfully displayed but not worth the money. If you want to go for the art go, or if you need a snack. If you want a true meal you might make another choice.

The venue was extremely nice, comfortable, clean, and new. Beautiful grounds as well. Service was very good! Our waiter did try to sell us a $265 wine, which isn't something we would do. Most of the food was delicious! I ordered the waygu picanha. Now I have never had waygu or picanha that I had to saw through and for $55 it seemed off. In fact it was some of the toughest meat I've ever had even though it was rare. In fact had a hard time believing it was waygu or picanha . The rest of our meal was very nice.

Love the food, priced well. Old fashioned is great as well. Sundays are crappy, you'll usually need a reservation or else you'll get seated on the lawn with makeshift seating.

Great experience with pretty good food. Went for Bruch and was very please with service.

Amazing staff, beautiful place, delicious food. We love to visit whenever we're in the area