Rick's On the Square

My wife and I ate at Rick's on the Square in Tyler today. The food and service were great, but it turns out they have a very realistic large painting of a completely nude woman in the men's room (seductively posed, leaving nothing to the imagination).  The bar area is also full of almost nude pin-up model images.

I spoke with the owner, Rick, and told him about the great food and dining experience I also mentioned that the painting in the men's room was objectionable to me, and that prevented me from wanting to come back, especially with regard to bringing my kids.  (The food and service really are excellent!)

He kept a smile on his face, but cut me off and gave me a few very snarky responses including:

- "That painting has been here a long time"
- "This is a bar after all" (Except that over half of it is a restaurant, and there are plenty of restaurants that have bars and don't have blatantly pornographic images in them)
- "Just use the restroom before you come next time"

Not that I expected him to actually take the painting down, but he clearly had no concern for my thoughts about the matter. I definitely got a "don't waste my time" vibe from him.

I should add that I couldn't have been nicer to him.  If he had responded with something along the lines of, "Thank you for your feedback.  We hope to see you again sometime", he would have at least come across more professional.  I didn't give him an ultimatum, or tell him he had to remove it.  I just told him this was my only critique about the restaurant.

I won't be eating there ever again.  Bummer.

*Edited to add that I would have given the food and service 5 stars.

An absolute dive!

This place has the best lunch in Tyler! The daily specials are made from scratch and are always great. Friday and Saturday nights offer great bands and a fun crowded atmosphere that is one of the best in Tyler. The dinner menu is also very good, great date spot for a nice meal and a little fun after!