I found the fried shrimp dinner to be very good. The service…read morewas somewhat slow although the restaurant was busy we waited longer than expected for certain items, cocktail and tartar sauce along with ketchup. The atmosphere was pretty quiet which was good for conversation. I would recommend this restaurant when in the Caldwell area.

I found the best fried pickles in Texas! No kidding I'd drive from Houston to Caldwell for some of…read morethese fried pickles! I was trying to pass time to avoid traffic into Houston so I decided to stop in Caldwell to do some boutique shopping. Caldwell has some awesome boutiques FYI!. I was looking for a late lunch/early dinner and decided I wanted some steak. Now this place is by no means fancy but it's definitely hometown feel and obviously a small town staple. I ordered the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Yall 12oz for $26 dollars is an absolute steal. I was worried about the quality due to the price but I was impressed! The meat was good the mashed potatoes tasted sweet though so not a fan of those. But for $26 I wasn't even complaining. Now back to these fried pickle, I text everyone I know "I just found the best fried pickles in Texas" as I scarfed them down. If you are ever passing through you must stop to grab a basket of them. All of this and my total was around $35! The service was efficient and friendly 10/10 recommend!

My wife and I love this restaurant! They've got a really extensive menu, fair prices, great food,…read moreservice and portions! I actually think their menu has more options than any restaurant around.

Food was not good at all, sent the food back only to have the manager say we still had to pay for…read moreit because she can not resale the food, customer service was trash just like the food!! I will never eat here again, should have known something would be wrong with only one car in the parking lot! Straight Trash, some people I guess like their food with no seasoning, ranch dressing taste like thick mayo ( no ranch flavor at all) tater sauce taste like it had cinnamon in it and the gumbo look like it was made with motor oil

Small town vibes with small flavors. Although the restaurant is located within a motel parking lot,…read morewe decided to give this a shot. Walking inside you can immediately notice that it is part of the motel lobby area. We sat in a boot, ordered our drinks and feasted on bread and herbed olive oil. Now first of all, the bread was amazing. Warm, crunchy and plentiful. As for my entree, i ordered the Chicken Diavolo, there was something off about the sauce that i could not pin point, i should never have a mystery when it comes to food but oh well. I did not end up finishing the dish. We took it to-go and unfortunately discarded it. Our service was great and attentive but they could not provide recommendations from the menu, which was off putting.

Food was amazing!! Excellent service! It's ambiance is relaxing it's sea food tasted so so fresh…read morerecommend 110%

What a great experience we had here. First off, Aja brought us to our table and was friendly as…read morecan be. Our waitress was Leslie and she was so nice and super friendly. We told them that we were visiting from out of town and they were a wealth of information giving us suggestions on what to do. Then we had dinner we started with the calamari which was so fresh and delicious. I had grilled catfish with veggies and truly enjoyed it. The veggies were cooked just right. Not soggy but crisp and delicious. The fish was cooked just right. Hubby had the same only he added the étouffée to his and truly enjoyed it. If you want a great dining experience, check this place out.

So many ppl think you can't get good seafood in Texas, and boy are they wrong…read more Cheat code; you want lots of popcorn shrimp? Order the shrimp poor boy. Holy smokes! To be honest the bread was adequate and I skipped on it. I only ate the shrimp. But darn it was good. No, I don't have a problem with bread, or gluten. If they had used an Amarosa roll I would be giving a "10," but they didn't. 2nd trip; this is just a solid place. At least for the two occasions I was there. Good cook days. Services were fine. The waiter we had was young and this might have been his first service job. I had to call him for assistance, due to being busy and it wasn't that full. Other things tried, hamburger steak and scallops. But very good. The interior is dated but clean.

It's not too pretty on the outside but like everyone says, "It's what's on the inside that counts!"…read moreGo ahead on in; you won't be sorry! I got the fish and shrimp platter. It comes with catfish but they let you choose your fish if you want something different! It comes with 2 sides so I got fries and fried okra. The fried okra was the star of that show for me! Also, I switched out the catfish for Blue Whiting. Everything was well seasoned and delish. My husband ordered the Blue Whiting platter which was 2 whiting filets and a side. He considered getting the etouffee so while we ate she brought out a small taste of it for us to sample for next time. (And there will be a next time!) The girl at the counter (owner??) is SO STINKIN NICE! My gosh, talk about great with customers! (Cutie with fun glasses.) It's about an hours drive from where we live but we're through Waco pretty regularly so we're looking forward to our next stop at Friday's. We'll try to get by on a Friday so we can try some of their GUMBO!

The food was generous, hot and tasty. I ate too much too fast cuz it was that good. I had 2 piece…read morecatfish, red beans and rice and a crab cake. My wife had the same catfish but with green beans and fried okra. The service was cheerful, upbeat and pretty quick. Ambience was authentic cajun/ local charm. This place is mostly about the food. It is not shiny and new- it is warm and cozy with serious food. If you like catfish give them a try.

I genuinely cannot believe I've never written a review for Paw-Paw's Catfish House because we have…read morebeen coming here for YEARS and I love this place so much. There are restaurants you try once because they're trendy... and then there are places like Paw-Paw's -- the kind that become part of your family's story over time. From the fried deviled eggs, to the seafood platters, to the chicken tenders, to the genuinely wonderful staff, there just isn't a better spot for this kind of old-school comfort food experience. And the staff? Always SO friendly and welcoming. Every single time we come in, it feels less like "customer service" and more like old friends excited you finally stopped by so they can catch up with you awhile. That kind of warmth cannot be faked, and it makes such a difference. Now let's discuss these fried deviled eggs. Because respectfully... who allowed them to be this good? You think deviled eggs have reached their final form and then Paw-Paw's comes in like, "Hold my beer." Crispy, crunchy, creamy, flavorful perfection. We start most meals with them because not ordering them would simply be poor decision making at this point. I usually get the chicken tender basket and LISTEN -- these aren't sad little freezer tenders pretending to be a meal. These tenders are literally as big as my hand. Juicy, tender, flavorful, cooked perfectly every time. My adult kids are obsessed with the seafood platter: three pieces of fried catfish and three jumbo fried shrimp with fries, pinto beans, slaw, hushpuppies, and homemade tartar or cocktail sauce. And when I say the catfish tastes CLEAN, my fellow seafood people will understand exactly what I mean. No muddy taste, no weirdness -- just fresh, crispy, perfectly fried fish done right. And the portions? Paw-Paw did NOT come to play. Nobody is leaving hungry unless that was a personal choice. What I love most, though, is the feeling of the place. The small-town care. The heart that clearly goes into the food. The old-school comfort vibe that feels increasingly rare these days. Places like this matter. And Paw-Paw's is absolutely one of them.

One of my favs in Bastrop. Always friendly, quick service and great catfish! It's decorated with…read morecatfish, fisherman photos and everything else you'd expect from a small Texas town (although growing and not so small any longer). It is hit or miss with lines. Typically busier during the church crowd window on Sundays. Upon entry, someone will seat you so be patient and kind. There is both indoor and outdoor seating available. Ordered the fried catfish platter. Plenty of food. The catfish is battered and fried to perfection. Always my go to when craving catfish.

It's the bomb, mahi with crabmeat and lemon butter was out of this world. Ordered it medium and it…read morecame that way, overcooked fish tastes fishy. The lemon butter was put on heavy and it ran into the rice and steamed vegetables just added that extra pop that made me eat too much. Salad was right portion and fresh with extra dressing (and crackers) this is Texas we eat crackers not croutons. I've been to restaurants that I've had more salad on a hamburger than they brought out lol. The place was very clean. Waitress was very professional. My tea glass never went empty and I typically drink 4-5 glasses if they are smaller than a mason jar. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Mom got fried oysters and the mahi. I got to take her mahi home for supper. 6 oysters filled her up with the salad. I'll drive past all the chain restaurants to get here. Only thing they need is a few hammocks on the porch for a siesta.

Went there a couple of weeks after openning got crown and sprite they were huge glasses but no…read morealcohol had to get shots to put in them the waitress said it did'nt look right, then got the ribeye and shrimp which were both raw. I only ate few bites of each and again waitress acknowledged that it was raw, but did nothing about it said the owner was the Cook . Waitress went and set at another table with another waitress never acknowledge us again never will go back to this. Wanted to put neg review but it made 1 star the lowest

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We stopped on our way to Austin and were pleasantly surprised by the excellent quality of the food…read moreand the very friendly and prompt service. We ordered fish filets that were tender and mild and cooked to order. The salad bar offered a nice assortment of crisp veggies and a selection of dressings. We didn't order the buffet but it offered many entree and vegetable options that all appeared to have just come out of the kitchen. Very reasonable prices as well.

Very good fried fish. Batter was very smooth and crispy. Resturant was very clean and the customer…read moreservice was great.

Little sad forthe small side orka $3.99 for lil bit side other than that food is good i like the…read morecrab cake and catfish here

I had the fish and shrimp combo. It was great. It was cooked well and seasoned well. I asked for…read morevarious sauces and they brought them to me with the food. I also had the hush puppies and asked for a separate small bowl of melted butter, which they furnished, and it also was very good. I look forward to going back soon.

What can I say? This place was terrible in almost every way…read more The crawfish were mushy and had an off taste. Turns out that they were frozen, not fresh live which were available. That said, if you've got crawfish in the name of your business, then they better be at least good. These were terrible. I also ordered the fried fish and shrimp combo, which came with "Cajun fries". The fries were the most flavorful part of the meal. The breading on both was anemic. Just pale with no seasoning at all. Service was ok, and that's a stretch. About the time I came in there was a large group of what appeared to be the owners (or family thereof). Their food came out before they had all sat down. My waitress spent most of the time tending to them (I was the only other table occupied). Just an all around bad scene.