The Lake House - Hemphill

Last night and eating was good! can't say the same about the hostess. we sat and never talked to her and I saw other people coming in and waiting for long time until they even knew they were there. she is the first impression of the restaurant and she did not seem like her job at all!

Tastefully decorated, easy going atmosphere. Varied menu. Complementary loaf of fresh bread was warm and soft. Varied selection of beers on tap.Table of 7. Meals all arrived together, were accurate and presented well. Crab cakes had a little kick and we couldn’t figure out if it was in the batter or dipping sauce. Steaks cooked as ordered. Southern green beans were perfectly bacon filled. Étouffée was delicious.Service was a little slow and used dishes were not collected from the table is the only reason it doesn’t get five stars.

We went this evening with friends, they seemed to enjoy their food but I had crawfish etouffe that was not good. Way too much salt and not even warm. The best part was the rice. Also the margarita machine was not working and in its place the **** Mary had too much celery salt making it undrinkable so it got sent back. I don't plan to go back anytime soon.

Great food service. I had the “bowl” of gumbo which was delicious and was way more than enough to fill me! The owner even brought me a side of potato salad (which was also delicious and approved by Travis as well as myself to try after I jokingly told him the only thing the gumbo missed was boiled eggs. Very nice people and family friendly. I will eat here again!

I have yet to eat at the restaurant itself. But I did try their food truck at Ford Park in Beaumont. Definitely some of the best etouffee I have ever eaten. And the gumbo was dark with a nice roux flavoring that I prefer. I also had the crab cake sliders and wondered where have these been all my life? We sure do not have that quality down here anywhere in Beaumont. I cannot wait to go to Hemphill to eat at their restaurant. It gives me another reason to go to Hemphill.