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BARBECUE HOUSE
704 N. Stallings Dr
(936-569-9004)
Cash Only.
Open 7 days 11–8:30.
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(From May 2012) We have been frequenting this amazing joint since it was just a hole in the wall on North Street, with cement floors and sagging red vinyl booths. The present site is more upscale, and the slightly spicy, not too lean barbecue is as good as ever. Even in an area where smoked meat is ubiquitous, the brisket is incomparable—so good that we visited twice on a recent weekend. Our only disappointments were an abnormally long wait on our second visit and slightly surly service on both. Bar. |
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J. MCKINNEY’S
Hotel Fredonia, 200 N. Fredonia
(936-564-1234)
Open Mon–Thur 6 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri & Sat 6 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun 6 a.m.–2 p.m.
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(From January 2011) This upscale (for Nacogdoches) restaurant tucked inside the Hotel Fredonia has long been a gathering spot for the locals and serves as a nice diversion from the ubiquitous college town chain fare. We started a recent meal with mushrooms generously stuffed with crab and artichokes and, sticking with the seafood theme, happily moved on to the blackened tilapia served with a spicy and creamy crawfish sauce over rice. The service was friendly, if a bit inattentive. Live music on the weekends. Bar. |
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MR. WILL’S RESTAURANT AND BAKERY
3406 Center Hwy
(936-569-1827)
Open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–midnight, Sat & Sun 7 a.m.–midnight
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(From June 2011) What this place lacks in healthful fare, it makes up for in character. Situated out on the East Loop, this local favorite has got pool tables and large-screen TVs, resulting in a “diner meets biker bar†vibe. Better yet, Mr. Will, voted best caterer in East Texas, cooks up a mean chicken-fried steak—tender, Texas-size, and coated in peppery cream gravy. The onion rings are hand-breaded and gigantic, and the fresh-baked pies are quite a treat. Stop by on the weekend, when Mr. Will brings in local live entertainment. Bar. |
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NAPOLI’S
2119 North
(936-560-2002)
Open Sun-Thur 11-9, Fri & Sat 11-10
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(From June 2012) Napoli’s Situated just beside the north end of the SFA campus, in the spot that formerly housed an Asian buffet, this quaint Italian eatery is already a hit with the college crowd, whose raucous laughter keeps things lively. Pizzas are thick-crusted, generously topped, and inexpensive, but the other dishes are definitely worth a try, like the chicken marsala, tangy and generous with mushrooms, and the light and lemony chicken Florentine with spinach. BYOB. |
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SHELLEY’S BAKERY CAFE
212 N. Church
(936-564-4100)
Open Tue–Sat 10-3. Closed Sun & Mon.
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(From January 2012) A favorite among ladies (and gentlemen) who lunch, Shelley’s bakery is tucked away on a side street downtown. Shelley Fare Brophy attends to the details, and the result is a menu of high-quality sandwiches, soups, and quiches. Feeling adventurous, we tried the Turkish-inspired panino, a creative blend of pulled pork, apricot chutney, and goat cheese. A dining companion savored her creamy quiche lorraine, which we learned was prepared from organic eggs cheerfully donated by happy free-range chickens. BYOB. |
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