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    That's the whole joint
    Hayden B.

    Old school, East Texas, no-frills, down home bbq absolutely worth going out of your way for. Pats is the kind of bbq joint that exudes authenticity from the first step through the smoky doorway, if not before from the small gravel parking lot. With so much prime meat being smoked these days, I had almost forgotten that you could have a totally satisfying bbq meal for less than $10. It's straightforward faire that lands right on point. I had a damn tasty chopped beef sandwich (for only $4!), hot links, potato chips and a Dr. Pepper that I grabbed from the home kitchen style refrigerator myself. Super nice folks as well. Is it the best bbq I've ever had? No, but it's a bbq experience that's becoming a rarity and should be cherished by all who covet the full spectrum of Texas BBQ.

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    It's what real wood smoked bbq is supposed to be. No frills, no fluff, just good smoked meat and sauce if you have to have it.

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    Amazing food and love the guys behind it they are fun and you can tell they love what they are doing

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    Never go wrong with the food and service. The ambiance is great because it allows the owners to go use a food quality.

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    Philly Robs Cheesesteak - Steak with cheese whiz & jalapeños

    Philly Robs Cheesesteak

    5.0(2 reviews)
    15.7 mi

    The food and service were amazing! We stopped on a Saturday and had hot food within 10 minutes. The…read moreowners were incredible and so nice, we enjoyed a nice chat. We had a steak with whiz & jalapeños, a steak with onion & provolone, & a chicken with jalapeños and provolone. All were amazing! We LOVED them all and the 5in subs were plenty of food for us. Our daughter had the kids meal which was chicken rings & she loved them too. The cheese sticks were good too! Stop in and give this place a try.

    If you're anywhere near Gladewater and craving a real cheesesteak, Philly Rob's is the spot. The…read moresandwich was absolutely fire -- packed, flavorful, perfectly balanced, and honestly as close to authentic Philly as you're going to find in East Texas. Zero complaints from me. Now listen... I personally wish they had fries or maybe even bacon as an add-on, but I get it. Authentic is authentic. And when the food hits this good, you don't argue. The customer service was just as good as the food. Inside was clean, comfortable, and had that "we take pride in this place" feeling the moment you walk in. Big bonus: the fresh-made potato chips. I haven't had true fresh chips like that in YEARS. Light, crispy, warm -- they honestly surprised me almost as much as the cheesesteak. One heads-up: if you're using Facebook for directions, it might take you to the old location. Make sure you're navigating to the new spot so you don't miss out. All in all, incredible food, great people, and a legit cheesesteak that Gladewater didn't know it needed. I'll definitely be back.

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    Skipper's Pier Coastal Cajun Kitchen - Crab Boil Pot and Fish and Chips! Rare find here in East Texas!!

    Skipper's Pier Coastal Cajun Kitchen

    4.1(113 reviews)
    15.8 mi
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    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.

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