I went to Skipper's Pier in Gladewater thinking I was just grabbing dinner. Instead, I had one of…read morethose meals that makes you sit quietly for a minute afterward questioning why you ever eat anywhere else. The seafood was ridiculously good. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, the seasoning was on point, and everything came out fresh and hot. I'm convinced somebody in that kitchen has a direct connection to the Gulf because there's no reason seafood in East Texas should taste that good. The place was busy, the staff was hustling, and somehow everything still came out fast. By the end of the meal I was already planning what I was ordering next time before I had even paid the check. If you leave Skipper's hungry, that's honestly a personal decision.

I went here with my dad who was born and raised in the area. He explained that we should go early…read morebecause they can get really busy, really quickly. So we went at around 4:45 in the afternoon on a Friday. There was already a 20-30 minute wait for a table inside, but instant seating on the patio, which we took. I'm breaking this into two scores--the food which is the most important, and the service (not just waitress, but overall). Food 4.5 stars--not perfect, but very good. Service 3.0 After getting seated on the patio we were told the server would be out shortly. After about 15 minutes I went back in to ask for menus--coincidently the person that seated us was telling the server that they had people at our table, so I turned around and went back out. Shortly thereafter we were given menus and we ordered drinks. Dad got 50/50 tea and I got water and a whisky rocks which confused the waitress. "So like, with Coke?" No, ma'am, just the whiskey poured over rocks, whatever your house whiskey is, I'm not that picky. We already knew what we wanted and ordered the catfish filets with fries, and fried okra. The food came quickly, but still no drinks. Eventually those came out. My whiskey was in a larger glass, not a whole lot but enough not to complain. The waitress then asked if I wanted a straw for it because she wasn't sure. She might have been new to service, so I'm not upset, I was more amused. She is working at a bar/restaurant but perhaps the servers are kept seperate and she's not used to running for the bar. The food was excellent. The catfish was freshly fried, the outside a good crunchy crust and the inside darn near dissolved it was so tender and moist, not even a hint of being over or under done. Excellent flavor, it didn't need the house made dips (a tartar and a cocktail sauce, both great), but they complimented it. Tartar was heavy on mayo flavor than traditional tartar, but you could still tell what it was. Cocktail sauce seemed fairly standard, I guess I can't promise that one was house made. Two jalapeno hush puppies came with it. They were standard fair, a little bit of spice, enough to enjoy while letting non-spicy people still tolerate it. Crunch went deep, the center was cooked but a lot less of the ratio than the crunch outside. Fries were also standard, but fried well, good crunch and fluffy inside. Fish was the absolute star, it was "close your eyes and enjoy" good. Fried okra was bland. It was crunch on the outside, soft but not gooey on the inside so they treated it well to reduce the slime, but it didn't stand out from any other fried okra I've had. Wouldn't get it again, but it was cheap. Didn't get checked on very often, I think we were offered drink refills when we asked for the check. Got the bill. Fish plates, $16. Okra side: 3.50. My one ounce of whiskey, TWELVE DOLLARS. I don't know if she rang it in wrong, or if their prices are just ridiculous for that stuff. Lesson learned, don't order alcohol here. But most certainly order the fish. Service lacking, perhaps still learning, fish was absolutely wonderful.

Please do not hesitate to try this place. Everything, and I mean everything, we got was absolutely…read moredelicious! I will definitely be stopping here again!

I visited Crawdaddy's Kitchen yesterday evening around 6:00 PM to get crawfish. Let me start by…read moresaying the seasoning was absolutely amazing flavor-wise, it was on point. However, the overall experience was very disappointing, which is unusual for me because I have eaten here many times in the past and have never had a bad experience until now. We were seated, and our waitress initially greeted us and brought drinks for me, my daughter, and my friend. After that, service became difficult. It took a long time to find our waitress when we needed refills. Eventually, I had to get up myself, and another server from a different section was kind enough to bring our drinks. When the crawfish arrived, they were extremely small for the amount ordered (three and a half pounds). They were not hot--only warm--and very wet, almost as if they hadn't been cooked long enough. It honestly felt like we received the bottom of the barrel. By the time we received the check, I was extremely disappointed, especially considering the amount of money paid. I'm not sure what was going on that night, but this experience did not meet the standard I've come to expect from Crawdaddy's. I truly hope this was just an off night, because this visit was not the Crawdaddy's experience I've had or expected in the past.

This place did not disappoint…read more The restaurant had a nice little view towards the lake. The food was hit! I would order anything and enjoy it. The gumbo was good. Full of flavor and was not lacking. Appetizers were hit, and the platters do not disappoint! I would recommend this place 5/5 times to anyone.

Absolutely fabulous…read more Sat in the bar ( the bartenders were also fabulous). The food was just terrific. We will definitely be back there!!!

We've eaten here several times over the last few months. I love the shrimp boil while my husband…read morealways has the fish & chips. The owner is generally on site so the service is great!

Located right off the freeway, but a little odd to get to…read more Best po boy I've had in a long time. Price was great too! Staff was a bit dismissive, but was able to place my order when he finished serving drinks. The daiquiri was a bit too sweet for my liking but it has plenty of alcohol. If I'm ever back in the area will def come by again for another poboy.

Placed an online order for a catfish basket with grits. Picked up and forgot to check my order as I…read moreusually do, because they always forget something. Today was no exception, when I got home only had catfish, no side no hush puppies. Who wants to drive back to pick up the rest of the order? I guess it is my fault that I did not check to see if I actually got what I ordered. This is so frustrating I think this is my last chance i give the catch!!

I ordered the POBOY at the Catch I was very disappointed with it. They put 4 small shrimp on the…read morebuns , it was more bread than anything I couldn't hardly taste the shrimp. The only good thing was the cashier. Why would you serve a POBOY looking like this to anyone ? Don't ever Order the POBOY it's a real POOR BOY. Just look at it so sad all that bread no shrimp hardly at all. They reminded me the reason I stop coming there. They skimp on the shrimp for real. Look at the photos in this review before you order.

OMG it was amazing. You just go…read more We were taken care of by Mea and she was great. Had great answers to all our questions, had fantastic recommendations, and knew her stuff. We'll go back and ask for her. I had the Cajun Hibachi Bowl and wow it was so delicious. The portion wasn't huge, but was just perfect to fill you up and make you want to come back tomorrow. Friends had the 1/2 po boy and cup of gumbeaux that she couldn't get enough of. Another one of us got the loaded Mac and cheese with a cup of étouffée that she licked the plates clean. You must go, you won't regret it.

Blackened shrimp and grits was a joke. Most likely Instant grits, tasted like some premade gravy,…read moreand tiny shrimp buried in salt instead of actual flavor. Order was wrong, but we were too hungry to deal with it. This is exactly what's wrong with restaurants around here--start strong, then get lazy. No soul, just dumping Cajun seasoning on everything and hoping people don't know better. If you've had real Cajun food, skip this place. Overrated and not worth your money. Go home, crack open a cook book with a loved one and spend you money making memories.

Great food. The best Pot Roast I have had in years…read more Great service. Very clean. This is the place to eat in Waskom.

Friendly service, quality food and cozy atmosphere. Good value and homemade fare. A nice respite…read morefrom the Highway on the LA-TX border

Mia is our server and she was great. They really know how to do Shrimp here. I did a half and half…read morefried and grilled poor boy. The atmosphere is so wonderful. The smells are so lovely Take a look at what they brought us...

This place is amazing!!! I'm not a fish fan so they allowed…read moreme to swap for chicken strips to go w/ fried wings and fried shrimp (combo) I added some fried okra and dirty rice to complete my order. The service was above and beyond to satisfy my wants and the place inside is definitely for a family friendly gathering . The music was fun and even had Pac-Man to play at the door . Definitely gonna be back while I'm here in Shreveport for next two weeks

This place is awesome! I make a point to whenever I go there to order a different entree each…read morevisit. The owner and waitresses are very friendly and attentive. The salad bar is simple, but fresh and delicious... as is their coleslaw too. The portions are hearty. Every meal I have had is great! Comfort food to its fullest along with the music really makes it a pleasure to dine here. Highly recommend!

HORRIBLE experience! Service is terrible, we waited for over an hour for food, when the food…read morearrived it was cold. The waitress didn't bother to check on us and at checkout they gave us an attitude because we asked for a receipt! We will NEVER go back!

I've been back to this place probably every other weekend for the last couple months. Consistently…read moregood, reasonably priced, easy peel, perfect heat. This place is awesome. People are super friendly. No seating. Pick up and go.

I highly recommend The Crawfish Cartel for your crawfish cravings! The flavor was truly excellent!…read moreThe are seasoned really well already and they season them from the inside out. We asked them if they could make them a little spicier and they were more than happy too! The crawfish is very moist and juicy too. We were at a friends house that same night and they got crawfish from another crawfish stand. After comparing side to side, taste to taste, The Crawfish Cartel's crawfish won- hands down! They were much more flavorful & juicer. I first reached out to The Crawfish Cartel to ask what the price per pound was via FB Messenger. They let me know and Ashley (one of the owners) told me they were almost sold out for the night. I was really bummed but after asking how many lbs we needed, Ashley let me know they could accommodate and went out of their way to make sure we could still enjoy their crawfish and was able to make the requested amount for us! We have been to so many crawfish places and The Crawfish Cartel is definitely my favorite!