All of this exploring, shopping, and discovery is bound to leave you hungry. Here is a list of local restaurants to help you plan your adventures.
Knight light Theatre and Tavern – www.knightlighttheater.com or call 903-665-8546 Serves Steak , Seafood, Pastas, Gourmet Burgers on an open grill and many other items. Impressive wine list and they usually have a duo or a solo act playing guitar on Friday and Saturday. Offers a full bar and great service. Also features a large covered outdoor deck so your four legged friends can join you.
1852 on Austin – www.1852onaustin.com or call 903-601-4457 Upscale menu featuring steaks and seafood, chef’s vision is “Elevated Comfort Food” 1852 also features a intimate concert venue in the back with a state of the art concert stage where every seat is like a front row seat. Call for reservations and show schedule open Lunch and dinner Wed. thru Sat. and Sunday Brunch. Full bar and wine list ….excellent Old fashioned cocktail.
Haywood House https://www.haywood-house.com /or call 903-601-4070 . American / Pub / Cigar Bar / Family Friendly
Auntie Skinners Riverboat Club and Restaurant Auntie Skinners on Facebook or call 903-665-7121. Open daily, live entertainment. Call for entertainment schedule. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 6 a.m. – close
Austin Street Bistro www.austinstreetbistro.com or call 903-665-9700. Gourmet lunch & dinner. A bistro with a casual flair.
Joseph’s Riverport BBQ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Josephs-Riverport-Bar-B-Que/110260685695322?fref=tscall 903-665-2341. THE best BBQ in East Texas. Famous for Pit BBQ, Catfish, Burgers and Homemade Sides.
Kitt’s Kornbread Sandwich and Pie Bar www.kittskornbread.com Home of the original “Kornbread” sandwich, salads, soups & pies or call 903-665-0505.
McGarrity’s Restaurant & Saloon 61 www.mcgarityssaloon61.com Serves New American cuisine with international influences call 903-601-4407
Enoch’s Wine & Coffee House https://www.enochswineandcoffeejefferson.com 903-918-4108 located in the heart of Jefferson, Texas. Our cozy shoppe opened in 2019 with the goal of providing an elevated but relaxed ambience for patrons to enjoy. With ingredients sourced from all around the globe, we offer high-quality coffee, wine, charcuterie, small plates and pastries.
Bulldog pizza (no website) 903-665-9499 Local Pizza and Italian dishes Lions club meetings are held here so you know the food is good.
Taste of Caddo (no website) Down home southern food featuring Fried catfish , Burgers and Chicken Fried Steaks 903-601-4446
Don Juan’s Mexican Restaurant-Local tex-mex fare-open 7 days a week 903-639-1721
Worth The 20 Minute Drive!
5D Cattle Company Steak House and Meat Market www.fivedcattle.com or call 903-562-1291. Best steakhouse in East Texas only 20 minutes from Jefferson in Avinger, Texas
Big Pine Lodge www.bigpineslodge.com or call 903-679-3655. Catfish and steaks on the shores of Caddo Lake.