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Best of Southest Texas: Live Like a Local
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items Here is a list of some of my favorite spots in SETX. It is easy to get in the habit of eating at the same spots or going to the same places, so here are recommendations if you want to try something different!
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Outdoor Activities
This is a beautiful park with lots of activities! There are horse riding stables, an archery range, a nature center, golf course, botanical gardens, biking trail and disc golf.
Tyrrell Park
This is the only dog park in the area but it is perfect! The space is huge and it usually isn't ever super busy. There are places for shade and water fountains out there as well. My dogs are not really into playing with the obstacles but there is ple...
Ida Reed Dog Park | Beaumont, TX
Such a beautiful spot! Very quaint and can be used for small events as well!
Beaumont Botanical Gardens | Beaumont, TX
This is an amazing spot in SETX! They have lots of events and activities scheduled throughout the year and a nature center you can visit. They also have an outpost tour that takes you on a boat down the swamp. I did it when it first started and it wa...
Shangri La Botanical Gardens | | Orange, TX
This is a beautiful park to visit in Beaumont if you want to go for a nice walk. It is one of the only scenic areas in SETX and I highly recommend it!
Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands & Boardwalk
This trail is not scenic but it is a well kept, long trail that I enjoy walking on. They also have a biking lane if you'd prefer to ride your bike out there!
Gulf Terrace Hike and Bike Trail
Restaurants
This is the best sushi in SETX in my opinion, and the price for All You Can Eat is very reasonable. The menu is large so there is a lot to choose from if you aren't a big sushi person.
Sushi Yuka | Fresh Sushi & Japanese Cuisine | Nederland, Texas
This is my runner up for best sushi in SETX! The menu is more limited but full of great options!
Sushi Masa | Beaumont, TX
This is my favorita pizza spot! I like the Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza or the Razorback. There are also several locations in the area!
La Torcia Brick Oven Pizza - Multiple Locations
This is a great kid-friendly pizza restaurant. This is the go to when i'm with my family and we want to sit down at a restaurant instead of getting pizza to go.
Mellow Mushroom | Beaumont, TX
Even though this is a chain restaurant, it is our favorite place for steak. You can never go wrong with Landry's restaurants. It is also nice if you want something a little more up-scale but still want to dress casual/comfy.
Saltgrass Steak House | Multiple Locations
This is a great spot and will always have a special place in my hear because my man and I went on a date here in the very beginning and this was the date where we had our first kiss lol. But the food is AMAZING. I highly recommend the Lamb-burg-ini.
JW's Patio | Beaumont, TX
This is my favorite brunch spot in Southeast Texas! It is alwasy my first choice. The atmosphere is great and cute, the service is exceptional, and the food comes out quickly! They also have a wide variety of types of foods to choose from.
JWilson's | Beaumont, TX
I am a HUGE burger lover. My partner and I could eat burgers everyday and this is where we always get burgers from. At one point we were eating here once a week. 10/10 recommend.
DaddiO's Burger | Multiple Locations
This is one of those hole-in-the-wall restaurants that arent super pretty and fancy but the food is always on point!
Uyen's Restaurant Vietnamese Cuisine | Port Arthur, TX
This is a nice spot in a great area of the city. The food is great and they have a few american/vietnamese mix dishes to try!
Sweet Basil Vietnamese Noodle House | Beaumont, TX
I love this place! It is usually packed so make sure to get here early. This is the only Korean restaurant in SETX so it is very very popular.
KO Korean Grill | Beaumont, TX
This is the best hole-in-the-wall authentic Mexican restaruant in the area in my opinion. They have the BEST street tacos.
Tacos La Bamba | Beaumont, TX
Their food is incredible! I am not a huge italian food person because I am pretty picky about pastas, but this place is great! Also nice for a date night!
Frankie's Italian Grill | Beaumont, TX
Try the Italian Sampler or the steak… you won't regret it!
Tuscany Italian Restaurant | Port Arthur, TX
This plae used to be buffet style until COVID hit. Now it is a regular restaurant and definitely true authentic Indian food! You get a lot of food for your money's worth. We usually have leftovers for at least 3 days.
TAZ Indian Cuisine | Beaumont TX
I have been to Greece and tried authentic greek food cooked by our travel guide's mother. I believe this is genuine greek food! They have a large menu and I have never tasted anything I didn't like. Pro Tip: Try the Fiesty Feta Spread!
Elsa's Greek Grill | Beaumont, TX
This is a great restaurant if you like a blend of Mexican food and seafood. I highly recommend the seafood enchiladas. YUM!
Tia Juanita's Fish Camp | Multiple Locations
I went here for my anniversary and it was incredible! There are not a ton of upscale restaurants in the area so this is a nice addition. The food was delicious and came out quickly. The atmosphere was nice and the server was awesome. I have recommend...
Hearsay Gastro Lounge: Home
Other Food & Drinks
Rao's coffee is absolutely delicious and their baked goods are to die for! This is my guilty pleasure spot when I want a sweet treat on the weekend!
Rao's Bakery Coffee Cafe | Multiple Locations