Native Son

05/30/2026

When you stand back and look out over your spot and say,”THIS feels like my restaurant.”
Thank you to our awesome team in front and in the kitchen , , , , .m.s,
Thank you to our killer community that chooses us.
Thank you to the talented artists that squeeze onto the “big stage” in the corner.
There are a lot of pieces in this machine and it doesn’t work unless it all comes together!
Thank you for making our dreams come true.
I’m proud of what we’ve done here and I’m so excited for the next chapter of Native Son!
.lacarter

05/28/2026

Loved having yall!

05/27/2026

Y’all ready for a big music weekend?!
Two of our favorite Native So s return for First Monday Weekend and we are STOKED!
Friday Night: epic old school country vocals of !
Saturday: Canton’s own Wesley Pruitt brings is soulful rhythm, blues and rock to the small stage!
Get online or call to book a table or walk-in this weekend!
Kitchen open til 10pm! Bar is open Late!

05/27/2026

Cozy Comfort & Craft Cocktails at Native Son! 🥃🥩✨

Looking for a unique spot to unwind right on the Square? Native Son, located at 100 W. Dallas Street, brings a fantastic atmosphere and a one-of-a-kind menu to our downtown dining scene!

It’s a wonderful place to gather with friends or family, offering a great mix of comfort and style. Here is what makes them a special part of our downtown community:

🦪 Flavorful Menu: They serve up a great mix of Southern and Cajun-inspired dishes, from fire-roasted oysters and house-made cracklins to hearty steaks, local burgers, and rich gumbo.

🍹 Craft Cocktail Bar: Looking for a place to relax after work? Their bar features creative custom cocktails, unique spirits, and a great selection of beer and wine.

⭐ Great Gathering Spot: With an inviting tavern vibe, it’s a perfect option for a weekend dinner or a casual night out on the town.

Next time you're deciding where to eat downtown, be sure to keep them on your list and enjoy the cozy energy on the Square!

📍 100 W. Dallas Street
🍽️ Kitchen closes at 10 PM nightly! But the bar goes late!

05/26/2026

Come watch the returns with us, across from the courthouse tonight at Native Son!
Two TVs! All the fun! America!

05/22/2026

Thanks Chamber!!!

We got some good ones!

Waitstaff Spotlight ✨🍽️

A huge shoutout to the incredible team at Native Son! From friendly service to creating a welcoming atmosphere for every guest who walks through the door, great waitstaff make all the difference. ❤️

Our local restaurant teams work hard behind the scenes to keep our community gathering, celebrating, and supporting local. Be sure to show your servers some extra appreciation and leave a great tip next time you stop by! 💵✨

05/21/2026

All girl crew this morning… Chef Courtney & Autumn in the kitchen… Natalie and Bailey upfront.

We showed up early to knock out ordering, and on my way out the door, I decided to leave them something to talk about.

I said: “Ella Langley is the new Shania Twain. true or false?“

Then I just walked out the door and could already hear them yelling about it in the kitchen with each other. Mission accomplished.

05/20/2026

Well! The Brûlée Torch has been passed!
Good luck in NY !!
Welcome, .lacarter !!!
Next Thursday, come welcome Courtney with our second Chef’s dinner of the summer! Tables available on our Open Table now!

05/16/2026

One of our favorites is playing TONIGHT! Sheri played Native Son for the first time a year ago, and it’s always a great time when she rolls through!
Lots of tables open! Come celebrate those graduates and let’s have a great time this evening!

05/15/2026

Still some availability tonight! House-favorite, Nicholas Wayne Swinford plays at 8pm! Let’s go!

05/14/2026

Young Benjamin and I have had a lot of adventures over the past few years. We’ve cooked chicken nuggets for bikers in deep east Texas, we’ve toasted absinthe on bourbon street, we’ve catered to artist and musicians some of y’all might have heard of, we’ve seen Morrissey(yes he showed up), and we’ve popped up our compete restaurant for multiple weeks for thousands of strangers. And our kids dubbed him,”The King of the S’mores!”
We’ve been through loss, we’ve celebrated wins. We’ve built an award-winning program from the ground up.
All that growing, we did together, and now we’re excited for Ben to grow some on his own.
In just a few days, Ben will be headed to New York to cook at one of our old stomping grounds on Shelter Island. Tonight, we are hosting a very special dinner celebrating some of his favorite dishes and will run them all weekend as specials at Native Son.
There are still seats available tonight for Ben’s Farewell Chef Dinner! Book now on Open Table or walk in later to help us celebrate all we’ve built together and see him off proper!
TONIGHT! 6pm-8pm! Native Son
Tonight’s menu:
Course 1 “amuse bouche” / appetizer
3 fried shrimp boudin balls with remoulade or tartar.
Course 2 Entree starter
Wedge salad smothered in remoulade and walnuts. Topped with cherry tomato and minced shallot.
Course 3 Main courses “poisson” / “plat principal”
Pesto salmon on a bed of apples, asparagus, Brussels and sweet potato
Bechamel cheese pasta with ribeye.
Mushrooms, spinach and bread crumbs
Course 4 dessert “king of the smores”
Chocolate pudding and toasted meringue served with graham crackers

05/14/2026

OH… TEACHERS!!!!
Join us for a very special COMPLIMENTARY happy hour from 3pm-5pm at Native Son!
Dr Matt Brown & East Texas Orthodontics has graciously offered to buy small bites and cocktails for any Canton ISD Teacher this Friday afternoon! So put that early release to good use and come hang out with us at Native Son as we toast the Summer and celebrate the completion of this school year!

05/13/2026

Come Celebrate Chef Ben's Last Week at Native Son!

Dear Native Son Family,

It’s with full hearts and a few tears that we invite you to a very special evening.
On Thursday, May 14, our Head Cook Benjamin Ainsworth is hosting his farewell 5-course dinner before he heads to New York this summer to cook at Sunset Beach on Shelter Island.

Ben started with us at our Feathered Friend chicken popup as a fry cook. We’ve watched him grow into an incredible chef — holding down our kitchen, bringing creativity and soul to every plate, and recently winning Best Cook/Chef in Van Zandt County from the Van Zandt County News Readers’ Choice Awards.

This dinner is Ben’s night. He’s personally creating a 5-course tasting menu that showcases his growth and our signature blend of Cajun, Texan, and Southern flavors. It’s going to be bold, heartfelt, and unforgettable.

We’re a little heartbroken (and honestly shooting ourselves in the foot) by helping arrange this opportunity for him — but that’s what family does. We’re so proud of the chef and man he’s become, and we can’t wait to see him return in the fall with new fire.

Join us for one last dinner with Ben before he goes.

Thursday, May 14
Seating: 6pm-8pm
Price: $50 per person for 5 courses
Optional drink pairings available +$40
Limited intimate seating in downtown Canton. This one will sell out.

RESERVE YOUR TABLE BELOW!

Come help us celebrate Ben, taste his latest creations, and raise a glass to his next chapter.

With gratitude,
Ryan & Maxine Sumner
Native Son Family Restaurant
100 W Dallas St, Canton, TX
903-567-6789

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05/09/2026

🎵 Zach & Beau! 🎵
Tonight! 8pm-11pm!
🌹 Mommas love ‘em! 🌹
Bar open late!

05/08/2026

Plenty of space tonight!
Reserve or walk-in! Katie Wallace plays 8-11pm!
Bar Open Late!

05/08/2026

We’re so stoked to welcome back to the big stage at Native Son!!!
Besides being one of the kindest souls around, she is incredibly talented, and her positive sincerity shines through with every note.
We still have tables available! So make sure to get those plans together to come by and spend your evening with some really soecial entertainment.

05/08/2026

This Sunday…. GO TO JERRY’s!

05/07/2026

Come help us see Ben off in style! He’s preparing a 5-Course Chef’s Dinner for Thursday May 14th! A portion of the dinner sales will go towards his trip to NY to cook at Sunset Beach this summer.

05/05/2026

Phone lines are live y’all!
Grab one of our sandwiches or salads and make this lunch an experience!

05/04/2026

🍽️ Chef Benjamin Ainsworth’s Farewell 5-Course Dinner
Thursday, May 14 at Native Son!!! Great Mothers Day Gift!
We’re playing “Thanks for Coming” tonight because no other song says it better.
From the very early days at our Feathered Friend chicken popup as a fry cook, Ben has been family. We’ve watched him and helped him grow every step of the way: shadowing then working in fine dining, putting him next to world-renowned chefs and holding down the Native Son kitchen with heart and hustle, eventually earning Best Cook/Chef in Van Zandt County from the Van Zandt County News Readers’ Choice Awards.
This 5-course menu is all Ben’s creation — his creativity, his fire, and our signature Cajun, Texan, and Southern soul. It’s his night to shine before he heads to New York this summer to cook at Sunset Beach on Shelter Island.
We’re kind of shooting ourselves in the foot by setting this opportunity up for him… but that’s what family does. We’re so proud, a little heartbroken, and incredibly excited to see him grow. The kitchen (and our hearts) will have a big hole while he’s gone, but we know he’ll come back in the fall(we hope 😉) with new skills, new stories, and even more magic.
Come celebrate with us. Toast the journey. Taste what he’s most excited to cook right now.
Details
📅 Thursday, May 14
🕕 seatings 6pm-8pm
💰 $50 per person for 5 courses | Optional drink pairings + $40
Limited seats — this one is going to feel special.
Reserve now → OpenTable Experiences https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1400260&restref=1400260&experienceId=710920&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared or call (469) 583-6303
📍 100 W Dallas St, Canton, TX
Tag the people who need to be here with Ben. Who’s coming to say thank you and see you later? ❤️

05/02/2026

Looking for a good time in Canton tonight?
Dalton Cummings will straight take you to church! This kid has an incredible ability to read the room and really pulls you in. He played our Chamber Gala after party and we couldn’t get enough. The whole room was singing along.
As always, music starts at 8pm and goes til 11pm! Bar is open Late! Kitchen closes at 10pm!
Still some tables available! Last night filled up and was electric! Don’t miss out on another awesome night in Downtown Canton at Native Son!

04/30/2026

🍔 Craving that big, juicy Native Son burger but don’t have time to sit down? We’ve got you covered!
Take Out & Carry Out is available Tuesday–Saturday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM — full menu, hot & fresh, ready when you are.
Whether you’re:
• Stuck in the office and need a real lunch (not another drive-thru)
• Running hard at First Monday Trade Days
• A vendor needing a solid meal between setup and sales
• Or just in town visiting and want legit East Texas comfort food…
Call us now and we’ll have it waiting for you!
☎️ (903) 567-6789
Native Son Family Restaurant
100 W Dallas St, Canton, TX 75103
Stop by, call in, or swing through — we’re making it easy to eat good in Canton. 🔥
Tag your crew who needs this today! 👇

04/25/2026

Going to be a great night tonight! Tables & Bar still available! Andie Kay Joyner at 8pm!

04/24/2026

Lots of Open Tables tonight! Reserve or walk-in! Colton Sanders & rain starts at 8!

04/24/2026

Our pleasure!

Thank you Native Son for your generous donation to our Ladies Day event.…

https://www.nativesontx.com/