We can picture it now: sitting around the huge dining table with the entire family, passing enormous bowls of mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, and baskets of rolls around to each other while we shared aspects of our day with each other. Everything was collective, nothing individualistic. Is that a common occurrence at restaurants today? Absolutely not - even the most "Texan" of them all are still set up like a modern establishment: small, square tables, a menu divided into appetizers, soup/salad, entrees, and dessert, encouraging each person to order only one item, and an atmosphere that lends itself to formality and talking in hushed tones across the table to your family and friends so as not to disturb other guests. The Pickett House in Texas isn't like that at all.

If you want to be reminded of Sunday evenings on the farm (or just at grandma's house, wherever that may be), this is the place for you. The restaurant is part of an adorable museum in Woodville called The Heritage Village where you can see replicas of a blacksmith, barber shop, and other old-timey southern buildings. The Pickett House is decorated like the inside of a barn, and the food is entirely family style (and all you can eat, just like at home!) There is a set menu each day and every table is served unlimited portions of every item. This little gem is the definition of southern comfort, which is why you HAVE to check it out the next time you're in Woodville.

Okay, maybe it isn't quite WORLD famous, but you'll agree that it should be once you get a taste of their cookin'.

Like any good family home, there are a few rules to follow. But don't be alarmed -- we think these are pretty easy to follow (#4 is our favorite).

We promise you, after your first bite you'll know you won't leave feeling hungry.

It's part of an adorable old village called the Heritage Village Museum. Almost like a dining exhibit, so to speak.

Here's the menu - and yes, EVERY family gets served endless portions of ALL of this. You don't have to pick and choose like normal restaurants.

Chicken and dumplin's is the house specialty. Talk about delicious! Mmmm.

Next up -- good ol' fashioned greasy fried chicken. No skimping on the fat here.

Time for dessert! Fresh from the oven peach cobber, just like grandma used to make. You just can't find this old Texas charm and quality at very many restaurants today.

To learn more about the best family-style restaurant in Texas, visit Pickett House's website here.

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