I had the fried shrimp with onion rings and salad. The salad bar is well supplied and the croutons…read moreare homemade and wonderful. The shrimp was fried perfectly and the onion rings were very good. I highly recommend!

Very cool experience. We have driven by this place many times but never realized it was a…read morerestaurant until seeing reviews on Yelp. We stopped in this past weekend and it was awesome! Fried zucchini is about as fresh as you can get! I had the chicken fried steak with onion rings and beans. Wife had chicken fried chicken with potatoes and broccoli rice casserole. Everything was fantastic! Also picked up a piece of coconut pie to take home. Highly recommend this place. Home cooking at its finest. It was a Saturday around dinner time and it was very crowded!

The service was amazing. My parents frequent this location and they remembered a challenge they had…read morethe last time they were there. Made a point to acknowledge it and said they changed the process in the kitchen. Really appreciated that. The food was great overall. I ordered the catfish and shrimp plate. Loved the beer battered fries. The fish could have been cooked a little longer, but it didn't take away from the experience nor the taste. Would 10/10 return. The place makes you feel like you're at a rodeo. It gives picnic/family vibes for sure.

The service was really good, nice people. Place was empty on a Monday mid day. Was clean inside and…read morebathrooms were clean. Place was quiet and calm. Food was subpar, catfish was made to order for sure because it came super hot!! But hush puppies were cold and stale. The fork they gave me was absolutely disgusting, super dirty it look like it hadn't been wash ever. That's was a big turn off for me. It was very cheap but also you get what you pay for. We were just passing through the town and were hungry but if you can save your appetite for a different food joint.

Food is always great, home cooking style. Seafood buffet on Fridays. Weekend hours vary. Staff…read morevery friendly and attentive.

Stopped here on the way back from Dallas one Sunday and it was good!! Everyone was soo friendly!…read moreThey have decent parking but it was packed and people started parking on the side of the grass. We did the buffet and it was pretty good! My husband loved the corn bread. The dessert cake was super moist and good. The ribs were tender. Had a small town restaurant feel.

Tried this place on a whim, we're new to town. Did not disappoint, had the Tejuan Special shrimp,…read moretwo lobster tails, with corn and potato. Do yourself a favor and stop by!!!

This is an amazing business. We bought 30lbs of crawfish, potatoes and lemons. Their recommended…read moresauce was incredible, crawdaddies were nice and bug. We really liked the butter sauce as well!

The service was excellent and the food was fresh and homemade highly recommend. I definitely would…read morego there again

If you like loud hip hop , this place is for you…read more The food was ok , I just don't know if it was 28.00 worth. Fried had some sort of lemon seasoning on them. No bad , just different.

I had such a wonderful experience at Opal's! From the moment I walked in, the ambience was…read morebeautiful and inviting. Everything ordered tasted incredibly fresh. Our server was impeccable, attentive, friendly, and made the entire experience that much better. The manager was also incredibly kind and took the time to tell me the backstory behind the name Opal's which I thought was such a special touch and made the restaurant feel even more personal. Between the atmosphere, fresh food, and exceptional service, this was an all-around great experience. I will definitely be back and highly recommend giving Opal's a try!

Opals Oysters is a great place, especially for Waco if you're looking for a beautiful meal and…read moredecent taste! This is our second time spending our evening here and I do have some opinions on the food we chose this time: - First, you can never go wrong with their dozen oysters, very delicious and fresh! - The Clam linguini is a safe choice if you're not sure on what to get, especially if you substitute the clam for lobster. - The salmon was good, but isn't large enough to be considered yes a meal. - The wagyu burger definitely has size on its side and was decently made! - Unfortunately, the steak tartare was ok. We are usually huge fans of any kind of tartare, but this one tremendously lacked flavor and was covered in a sort of Parmesan cheese which took away from its appearance. Once you're able to see the steak itself, it wasn't the color you'd want to eat and came out almost purple. Although the food could have its upgrades, this place still is a decent place to have dinner with a nice atmosphere and good, genuine service!

This restaurant charges a 3.5% fee on every ticket that says "company service". (See attached…read morephoto). I am guessing this is a point of sale fee for their electronic ordering and billing system that they are passing on to their customers. I also noted the food cost was different than what was on the menu. It's easy to change prices on the POS system and not print new menus or adjust the paper menus. This charge is not a credit card fee as at the bottom of the ticket it states they will charge 3% if you use a credit card. I paid cash. The 3.5% fee should be a part of the product being sold not a separate pass on fee to the customer. It's a cost of doing business. As for the food I received. The corn on the cob was cold inside. The blackening was rather light and all the food needed salt. (We had to request salt for the table). The rice was way too spicy. They had very loud Mexican music playing that ruined the atmosphere. Check your receipts here carefully so you are aware of what you are actually paying for the food. I will not be returning.

First time here! Beautiful ambience and atmosphere. Music was perfect! Come and see Tony who took…read moreexceptional, first-rate and excellent care of us. Ordered the California Tacos (fried shrimp and was recommended by Tony), Shrimp in Creamy Chipotle Sauce and a side of Sweet Potato Fries. They were all delicious and tasty!!! We had to order the California Tacos to go, of course separating the ingredients since we live in North Texas. If you are passing by, visiting or just in the area and hungry, we recommend Cajun Crabs & Shrimp!!! Thank you for a perfect experience!!!

DELICIOUS! I forgot I was in Waco tbh. I went here with my parents, and we all gave it 5/5 stars!…read more Joshua was an excellent waiter--very friendly and helpful. My parents had issues with the service the first time they came, around when Tia Juanita's first opened. But today, our food came out quickly and correctly...and it was SO GOOD! The drinks, the apps, the entrees--all of them were full of flavor and really tasty. I would describe the menu as Cajun, Tex-Mex fusion. We had the crawfish queso (bomb), shrimp/fish tacos (fresh and bomb but small), shrimp quesadillas (also bomb), and the hush puppies (slightly less bomb and v small, but still yum). The vibe inside is a little overwhelming. It's pretty loud, and it's worse when there's live music, I hear. But it's a fun, immersive type of experience if you're looking for a more upbeat dining experience :)

The waiter was great. The food was just OK though. They were really busy so it was a pretty long…read morewait but a little underwhelming by the food, especially for the price. The set up is kind of weird as we had to sit with other people we didn't know at our table. But I love that they had so many TVs. I was able to enjoy a football game while waiting.

Don't sleep on Surf N Soul!!! This place is truly amazing. I love seafood, but it's so hard to find…read moregreat authentic seafood in Waco. I'm excited to know that I have a dedicated spot in the area now. I ordered Fried Fish and Fried Rice. It took exactly 15 minutes to be prepared and served to me. The hospitality/customer service was genuine and friendly. My food was fresh and hot. But most importantly, it was delicious, flavorful, and fulfilling. The fish was battered like chicken, seasoned to perfection, and it's real!! The fried rice is definitely my favorite I love how that was seasoned as well, it taste like rice you could get from a hibachi grill. I definitely will keep coming back. I feel like way more people should know about Surf N Soul and check it out. They did not disappoint at all!

Delicious and flavorful food. Great wait staff who were friendly and engaging. First visit to Waco…read morebut will definitely return.

Food was outstanding! I had the shrimp tacos absolutely delicious! My husband had the grilled red…read morefish Nola. The waiters recommended it and it was to die for Excellent service definitely will be back!

We ate here yesterday and notice a bunch of fruits flies. We ordered a 1/2 dozen oysters and two…read morebeers. We spoke to the manager about our experience and he said yes we are aware of the problem. We paid and just left.