212 Grande Blvd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 534-0265
Bernard's is really an Italian restuarant located just behind Traditions just north of Grande off of I-69/Broadway. Not sure why they call it Mediterranean, when it pretty much just serves Italian food. It is definitely a fancy place that does not welcome kids, however, I think that it would be a good place to go for a date night.
The spread: Appetizers range from baked brie, escargot, salmon fume, and fried calamari and mozzarella. They also offer a few soups and salads. The entrees range from pastas (nice unique selection), chicken dishes (marsala, etc), veal dishes, and a variety of nice steaks. They also have a good selection of wines and the traditional desserts (chococlate cake, creme brulee, etc). My wife had the veal and I had a big ole ribeye. We started with the mozarella, french onion soup and split a mediterranean salad.
The verdict: The first thing I was struck by was the ambience. We dined in a room that very much reminded me of a basement in Italy. It was beautiful, with romantic lighting. The ambience was disturbed a bit when a birthday party full of loud, obnoxious people rolled in, but that really isn't the fault of Bernard's. The food was above average to excellent on all accounts. The steak was cooked perfectly and was paired well with the Cabernet the waiter recommended. The french onion soup was hearty and chocked full of delicious onions and cheese. We ended with the creme brulee, which is close to the best in town. The meal was a little on the expensive side, expect to pay near to 100 bucks for two if you get appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts and wine, but well worth the price. The waitstaff was attentive and unobtrusive. Overall a very good experience.
Edible Tyler Roses: 4.5 out of 5, give it a try, but bring some cash!
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