Finally made my way back to Clawdaddy's this Saturday evening about 35 mins before closing, and I…read morehave to admit it did not disappoint. It was much better this second time i visited. I ordered the boiled crawfish ( this is cajun style) and it was good, just wish it had retained more juice, and also ordered the catfish dinner. It comes with fries ,coleslaw and multiple catfish fillets. And considering they were only 30 mins out or so from closing, it was piping hot and very tasty. The only reason I didn't t give 5 stars was because I asked for the catfish to be fried crispy, and it was NOT.. But otherwise I'm glad I stopped in!

Service was great - you order at the counter The crawfish…read morewere excellent and reasonable Gator bites was so good

What a special find this was!!!!!! Aaron at the Hampton Inn in Nacogdoches gave us a pretty…read moreimpressive review of Clear Springs and went on and on about the onion rings. Onion rings are one of the hub's favorites so off we went. The restaurant is located inside an old railroad warehouse and it has a very rustic atmosphere. You can feel the history ooze from the building's pores as you slide into your seat and get ready to take in the nice sized menu selections. I had a few items picked out from different sections and Zyra our waitress helped me make the best choice. We started out with the onion rings with ranch dressing and we DEVOURED THEM! We both chose the blackened catfish and were both very pleased. The fillets were perfectly cooked with nice seasoning and topped with pico de gallo. The pico added some much welcome acidity and zestiness to the dish. I ordered the pinto beans and crispy new potatoes and they were all superb. We enjoy stopping in Nacogdoches and soaking up the history and great food that the oldest town in Texas has to offer! We will definitely return to Clear Springs. There are way too many items on that menu that I need to enjoy!

Good Food, Laid-Back Atmosphere, but Smoking Outside Was a Problem…read more The restaurant has a laid-back atmosphere, making it a comfortable place to sit down and enjoy a meal. I ordered the chicken-fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, seasonal vegetables, a small side salad, and coconut cream pie to go. Overall, the food was pretty good. The side salad was actually delicious! It tasted fresh and wasn't dry like some salads can be. My only caution is that the bacon bits were extremely hard. If you have sensitive teeth or dental issues, you may want to skip them. The main dish was good as well. I especially enjoyed the mashed potatoes, which had chunks of actual potatoes, and the gravy was tasty. The chicken-fried chicken could have been a little flatter, but it was still flavorful, especially with the gravy. The seasonal vegetables were okay, although they were a bit too watery for my liking. I also ordered the coconut cream pie to go. It was pretty good, but I've had better at other restaurants. My biggest complaint, however, was the smoking right outside the front doors. As we were leaving, people were smoking so close to the entrance that I could barely breathe. I kept telling my family to walk faster because I could only hold my breath for so long, especially after eating a full meal. It was ridiculous to have to deal with that just to leave the restaurant. People should not be smoking right next to the entrance where customers are entering and exiting. If you choose to smoke, at least have the courtesy to move away from the doors and the waiting area so others like children don't have to walk through a cloud of smoke. The food was enjoyable overall, and the laid-back atmosphere was a plus. However, the experience of leaving the restaurant was unpleasant. Management really needs to address the smoking issue.

Food and service was excellent! We order shrimp platter, scallop platter, and shrimp poor boy. I…read morerecommend all.

Ok Nacogdoches let me tell you! THIS IS THE CATFISH PLACE TO EAT! My wife and I came to try…read moresomething new because we'd heard that their fried green tomatoes were good, they are fantastic by the way, but we had no idea it was a catfish place. My wife is not big on catfish, she got burnt out on it after working cafe's for years; anyways we gave it a go. Now the menu can be a little pricey but they have lunch specials and poboys so it's offset that way so don't be discouraged. We got the appetizers sampler with fried green tomatoes and mushrooms and they were fantastic the tomatoes were great, not greasy still firm and delicious. The catfish is large filets, lightly battered, excellently seasoned, cooked perfectly not greasy nice and flaky. This is the best catfish I've had in the Nacogdoches Lufkin area for some time now y'all. They make their own tarter sauce and it's really good. The shrimp are huge, delicious and their cocktail sauce has a nice zing of horseradish. They have delicious crab cakes you have got to try, the flavor is amazing a nice buttery crab taste that just melts in your mouth. One of the nice things was that our food though pretty much all fried didn't come out drowning in grease. So for the best Catfish you're going to find in the area and some of the best add-ons to go with it check out Sam's!

I was hoping this place was gonna be much better than it was because the online pictures people had…read moreposted looked very appealing. However I ordered a to-go order of 2 piece fish/ 2 shrimp from here, and my fish was rubbery , my hush puppies were over cooked, and my shrimp seemed to be fried in flour and had a very off putting color and texture, I believe because they fried the shrimp in a flour batter and not cornmeal???( WHY)?? Also the coleslaw was watery.. In the same order was an order of lemon pepper chicken that looked dreadful and over fried in a very dark color....( weird) not looking at all like lemon pepper wings I've ever had before. And a burnt piece of bread/ biscuit or whatever it was.. Sadly I will not be back...

Grilled fish with rice and veggies was good. fried catfish was good, but little too soft and salty…read morefor me. catfish are large pieces. Service good The only thing i didn't care for was kitchen person with long hair and not contained or pull back.

Long time favorite in Nacogdoches for catfish, shrimp, etouffe, and gumbo. It's always good,…read moreusually excellent. They have a kid's menu and a selection of Cajun and creole dishes. If you are lucky you can get there before the etouffe sells out. You can go lighter with blackened or grilled seafood. You can be adventurous and have some alligator nuggets.

Always friendly, the price is right, great place I visit often for all of those reasonsread more

Wonderful Italian lunch spot. The atmosphere was set with enjoyable music. The food was fresh and…read morevery tasty. My husband enjoyed the Stromboli while I tried out the Lunch Pasta Combo. It was cheesy and enough for two meals. A great addition to Marshall. Looking forward to going back to try the pizzas that looked phenomenal.

Excellent food!! Extremely friendly staff! It looks small, but there's plenty of space and seating…read more In an area known for great Mexican food, this new place stands out with the best. Every bite of everything on my plate was delicious! You've got to try this!

The food was really yummy! I really loved the chips and salsa also! They only have one kind of…read moremargarita and it was alright (personal opinion lemon/lime is not my favorite). The service was pretty fast considering it was a Thursday night. There were only like two other families that were there. The vibe was really nice and laid back. I really enjoyed myself.

As usual, an exceptional evening! Auntie pasta is a wonderful experience. For an exceptional…read moreservice and our food was made exactly to our expectations. We will come back a few times again and we have to give them a five star rating. John mark was a fantastic server. Enjoy talking to him.

A college student recommended Auntie pasta's to us. We had…read morenever been there before. Wow We really enjoyed our meal. We had the Caramelized Chicken Lombardi served with green beans and mixed vegetables. The balsamic that the chicken was cooked was excellent! The other plate we had was the Eggplant Parmigiana. Served with pasta, and do good. We had a "dip" appetizer with the fresh homemade bread before our meal. This is a must!!! So flavorful! Our waitress was so helpful and gave us her opinions on different foods. The meal was delivered very fast, but served fresh and hot. The restaurant is a repurposed old building and has so much character!! We will definitely be back, soon! The next time I will save room for the homemade coconut pie!! When in Nacogdoches, Texas go to Auntie Past's!! Go get Full

I have tried sooo many crawfish places in Lufkin and Nacogdoches areas, and these guys are the…read moreabsolute BEST! Their crawfish is spicy but that's exactly how I like it. Very flavorful every time. Missed the surf n turf option in 2025. Sooo heartbroken they're not opening for 2026 season. Really hope they're back for 2027.

I can't believe how bad many crawfish places truly are. As you see, these pics say a Thousand…read morewords, Do Not Go!!!! I almost given up on these places, but Seriously and Honestly, We tried Clawdaddys last week and went back again Monday. I can't believe I found a place that serves great boiled crawfish where MOST ALL of the are eatable. No restaurant can be at my boiled Crawfish as I started this in 1992. Have a Blessed Day. Be thankful there are only a few who truly care. PS, look at your Receipt!!! It's going to show, "America's Best Fireworks", as Merchandise????? I didn't eat or buy merchandise ........lol.

the mushroom soup was fantastic, the tea was great! and the customer service was nice. coming back…read moreagain.

Before I start, please know-I do not care for buffets, only go because it's one of my Dad's…read morefavorites-he loves a buffet! The variety of food to choose from was much more than I expected. All pretty fresh too. Place is really clean for the amount of traffic, so that's a plus! Everyone is also pretty friendly.