Dakotas Steaks - Seafood - Chops - (Near Tyler, TX)

Carrie Briggs We ate at 2 Argentina steak house before. One in Germany and the other in Puerto Rico. They were both amazing so we wanted to try the local one. Oh my gosh. I had no idea we had something this amazing local to us. Great service. Food is phenomenal. They don’t rush you. Get the Argentina Malbec for your wine. So good. Can’t say enough good things about this place. We will definitely be back.

Daniel M My wife and I chose Emmer & Rye for dinner to celebrate our anniversary, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The staff were absolutely amazing. From the moment we we walked in we felt celebrated. They had a handwritten card waiting for us at the table, signed by the team, which was a thoughtful touch. Service throughout the night was seamless and attentive. Everyone knew the menu and our waiter offered thoughtful recommendations that elevated the entire meal. My wife eats plant-based, and the team went above and beyond to accommodate her. They guided her to vegan friendly dishes and offered vegan versions of certain items without hesitation. The food itself was transcendent. The crudo and the mole were outstanding, with incredible layers and depth of flavor. each bite kept you engaged and curious about what came next. The sweet potato tamale was phenomenal, and the lamb & pork carnitas were absolutely outstanding. Emmer & Rye delivered not just an incredible meal, but a meaningful, memorable dining experience. We couldn’t have picked a better place to celebrate. Thank you!

Brittany Tran I had dinner here for a friend’s birthday and the vibes, food, and staff were amazing! The portions were filling and the staff were very friendly. We had complimentary focaccia bread and got fritto misto to start and then fettuccine bolognese, gnocchi al tartufo, lasagna al forno, rigatoni ala vodka, and pollo a la griglia as our entrees. I definitely recommend their fettuccine bolognese as it was so satisfying and hearty. My friends really liked the gnocchi as well. Food was so good I say get an entree for just yourself, but it is very easy to eat family style here with their portions. The bella rosa mocktail was refreshing and we loved tiramisu we had for dessert. Our server, Eduardo, was so essential to the good experience and was very attentive to our table making sure we were comfortable and taken cared of. Our birthday girl was treated especially well and every interaction with him was so positive and fun. The energy here was great and the birthday girl really loved the presentation of the food and desserts with special golden candles. Eduardo really made us feel like welcomed guests and good friends and we would definitely go again for him! Definitely check this place out if you’re looking for an Italian spot with good portions and nice ambiance.

JS Had an amazing birthday celebration at Haywire. I’d heard so many great things about this place, and it did not disappoint. The food was great overall, though I didn’t enjoy their ceviche and wouldn’t order it again. The steaks were excellent, and they had tasty mocktails. That said, the best part of the experience was the ambiance and the service. Our waitress was so nice and very helpful. They even surprised me with a delicious bread pudding for my birthday. I would definitely go back!

Samantha Jogoleff We visited to celebrate our anniversary after hearing so many great things about the food and views and quickly realized why it’s so highly recommended! The smell of the wood fire hits you as soon as you walk up, setting the tone and really getting you excited for the entire experience youre about have. The space is beautiful, and the patio offers incredible views! Plus the patio has coverage and heaters, so no biggie if it rains! The hostess greeted us right away, and Mariah, our server, was attentive and truly thoughtful throughout the night with great recommendations and surprises. The food was outstanding! Honestly, probably some of THE BEST weve enjoyed in Austin! The happy hour machete was MASSIVE, perfectly crispy and cheesy with an addicting side crema that I saved to use in case I wanted to pair with other food items, it was that good. Im typically not a huge mole person so I was hesitant on ordering anything with it, but heard they were known for their 800 day aged mole. I asked if it was possibly to try a small amount to see if that would be something wed enjoy and she brought out a sample to try and WOW! They do a savory style mole and it is JAW DROPPING! Creamy, luscious and definitely worth ordering! This is coming from someone who is not a mole person, well at least the sweet kind of mole. Now I know theres a better one out there! While I couldnt get over how incredible the mole was, we were dying to try their carne asada and the venison chops that they had on the menu, especially since you dont see venison often. The carne asada was well cooked and flavorful and came with a super cheesy chile relleno. but the venison double chops completely stole the show—exceptional tenderness, flavor, and execution. Their margaritas were excellent, especially the fact that you could make them spicy with their house-made pepper mix, where you can really taste the fresh jalapeños. They surprised us with a champagne toast and anniversary sweets (Fresh feeling strawberry ice cream and shortbread buttery confetti type cookies) that made the night feel extra special. We did follow that with a chocolate cake, that didnt feel like it would put you in a sugar coma and had a cherry guajillo puree that gave it a little spiced kick. Absolutely worth the drive and already on our list to return—especially for brunch and one of their mole dishes! They are a must stop in Austin!

Jazzy A My husband and I went here for our anniversary and it was delicious! Our server "Kacey" was awesome! The environment was nice and romantic. The food was delicious and the drinks were also. We had a great experience and we will definitely be back! :)