Garden-style bistro featuring unique salads, sandwiches & American entrees, plus beer & wine.
The Potpourri House
The Potpourri House is a 3rd generation family-owned business. It was started by Carol and Les Ellsworth, Sr., over 43 years ago, as a tearoom and gift shop.
Sarah Fisher
I love potpourri house they are always so so kind to us. We order mostly for my office but i got the opportunity to check out their boutique and they have a lot of cute stuff that all looks like it comes from good materials. The food is great and tastes cooked to order.
… moreJermaine Castillo
On November 22, 2025, I threw my mother a 50th birthday party. The food was delicious and the waitstaff were so accommodating and patient with our large party. Our waitress named: Katie, Lindsey and Victoria was wonderful. They had great customer service. They not only meet our needs but anticipated them causing the party to run so smoothly. The event coordinator, Sandra, was so helpful in the planning process and was very responsive to all inquiries and concerns since the first call I made a half a year ago. She was very sweet and so nice to work with. Great communication skills. Amazing team.
… moreGreg Harrington
We had an after hours event there tonight. Great food, the mushroom soup was perfect, excellent steak main, and delicious apple pie for dessert.
Good place to get together if you’re looking for event space, plenty of parking and easy location for everyone to get to.
… moreAllan Joy
Potpourri, aptly named. A great array of scents and tastes for most any palate.
Service was EXCELLENT, friendly, knowledgeable, and definitely on their game in a polite and authentic manner.
Well maintained interiors and clean as a whistle. The restaurant is also well run and managed, from what I could see.
Menu is thoughtfully crafted and the kitchen serves it up! GREAT salad/soup bar with a fantastic array of choice salads to choose from.
Loved the hydroponic herb garden, as well as the art and furnishings. Nice meeting rooms, should one have a special event.
I witnessed two VERY large tables amidst a brisk Saturday afternoon business, and all hands on deck had the two large groups and everyone else taken care of promptly w little wait on anything.
If you’re in Tyler, treat yourself to a super dining experience. I would be shocked if Potpourri didn’t knock your socks off.
UPDATE: I have been to this restaurant several times after posting this… The Potpourri House continues to impress, no matter what I order!
… moreEvergreen Roofing
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The Potpourri House in Tyler is a true gem! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The salad bar is fresh and full of great options, and the main dishes are always flavorful and beautifully presented. The staff is kind, attentive, and quick to serve. I especially love browsing the boutique after a great meal—it’s full of unique gifts, clothing, and decor. Whether you’re having lunch with friends or celebrating a special occasion, this place never disappoints. It’s one of my favorite spots in Tyler and I highly recommend it to anyone in the area!
I particularly love the salad bar
… moreLaurence Miller
Service was poor. Waitress was new, we know because she told us several times. Salads came out with meals, that was odd. CFS steak was more breading than steak. Rolls werent served with meals, included per menu. First time for us to try it and we won’t be back. Also the tables are very small. Our experience didn’t come close to the high overall ratings.
… moreCurtis French
Rarely do I give a 5 star review because in reality is anything actually perfect? Well The Potpourri House is. The food was absolutely delicious. I had a chicken fried steak that the menu claimed was the best in East Texas, it was correct. The green beans reminded me of my Meemaws and the sweet tea was fantastic. My wife had chicken almond crepes (I think) that she loved and ate so quickly I wasn’t able to get a picture. The server was great and very attentive. The atmosphere was surprisingly nice for a restaurant stuck in the middle of a boutique store. We will be back for sure, there was a salmon meal that I want to try!
… moreMarsha Castillo
My sister had her 50th birthday party here, the food was delicious and the wait staff were wonderful, friendly and very professional. The ladies are Katie, Lyndsey and Victoria. The owner of this establishment has great customer service and cares about his customers. We will be back!
… moreMariya Spencer
I had the honor of hosting my Mother-in-Law’s birthday here in one of their private reserved rooms. The staff and management were so accommodating and HELPED me set up decor I brought the night before the event, and promptly provided any requests during the party. Delicious food, beautiful environment and great staff.
… moreMichael Glen
Been here twice, both for work lunches, and each time has been wonderful! I get the salad bar due to dietary needs, but everything my coworkers have ordered looks good and they say is wonderful!
A little hard to find the entrance. Looks as if you are walking into a store not a restaurant m, but as soon as you walk in you will see the restaurant.
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