American Restaurants near Sour Lake

“We had cat fish and it was delicious. Great friendly service. Will definitely be going back.“

“I love the Hunny. Someday that love may become mutual again. And with today being Valentine's Day, it's a time for both to express that love to each other, especially going out to eat. And because we can't do like a recent country song and have a fancy date night at Applebee's - the nearest Applebee's is 100 miles away - we did something a little different while the girl was at school: we drove to China. No, I'm not kidding; Southeast Texas has a town of 1,200 named China. And we ate at the Diamond S Diner. Some proprietors try to be stereotypical in their presentation. Others just be natural, this is who they really are. You get the sense that those who own & operate Diamond S have set it up like they really are, a cafe to eat your breakfast or dinner (note to outsiders: "dinner" is actually lunch, and "supper" is actually dinner.) There's a mural of rolling Western hills, a few longhorn skulls, an 80 year-old Dr Pepper decoration, calendars for the Hardin Jefferson HS sports teams, framed newspaper clippings, and country music on the stereo. And wooden tables to eat at. This is NOT Applebee's. The menu is a double-sided 8.5x11 piece of paper, that's how casual this place is. The Hunny had a large chicken fried steak, which may not be in her eating plan, but she made a point to finish it all instead of getting a to-go box, she liked it that much. I had a double meat cheeseburger, and the taste of the tomatoes and onions was overwhelmed by the beefy, meaty taste of two quarter-pound patties. Pork and catfish are also available. This is a place for carnivores. Prices are normal. Service was prompt and friendly. It didn't stand out as top-notch, but that wasn't necessary here anyway. She was what you'd expect in a little restaurant in a tiny Texas country town. Great food, great atmosphere, great service - it all adds up to a five-star experience. China is several minutes drive on the old highway west of Beaumont, on the way to such "destinations" as Liberty and Dayton, so it's nearly certain that you'd need to make a special trip to eat at the Diamond S Diner. Believe me, it's worth the trip. Including on Valentine's Day.“

“Brisket was dry didn't even look like brisket looks like pot roast“