This is the absolute cutest little diner - a hidden gem! The dining room and gardens surrounding…read morethe building lend old world charm, making you feel like you're eating at Grandma & Grandpa's cabin. My husband had a cheeseburger and I had the chicken salad sandwich. Both were yummy! Our server, Kelly, was helpful and attentive. We will definitely eat here again when we pass through Bastrop!

This restaurant is really laid-back so you don't have to dress up. It's good For small…read moreget-togethers with Friends or family dinner. The leading is good. All the servers and hosts are welcoming.. It's exactly what you would picture in a small town. The food was very good the portion size bigger than average. the taste of the food was delicious. They served from burgers to the Friday special prime rib to seafood and all was delicious.. I'm glad we came here the night before our volunteer.. the price average for dinner. I definitely would recommend coming and next time in I'm in Bastrop. I'll be sure to come back here.

Great food! Great service! It was a nice place to go. We sat outside in the covered area.read more

Excellent food - pricy, but you get what you pay for. I forgot to take photos of the main dishes…read more‍. Duck Leg Confit was mouth watering - duck fat kohlrabi, crispy mushrooms, arugula, lemon, roasted sunflower seed. Mushroom + Spring Pea "Ragù" served over fettuccine with parmesan, parsley, & preserved lemon zest - the plate was completely cleaned this dish was so tasty!

An interesting and fulfilling lunchtime experience…read more Our first dining destination in Bastrop. Great food. Great service. Great people. Great cat. Great ambiance and atmosphere outside along the Colorado River. I would like to experience more of this establishment and music venue. I've got a feeling I'm not alone on that one. CritDicks

This is a chill spot by the river! I would recommend this spot if you want to take a walk on the…read moreriver afterwards! We went during Christmas time and did the stroll and then got a bite and it worked out perfectly. There is indoor and outdoor seating and plenty of room/tables. We have only tried the pizza here but we're pleased with the different options and taste! We got a large pizza for our family of four (2 kids) and had leftovers so it's a good size too..

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.

Another great meal today posing as a late lunch. Likely a good thing as I will not have to eat…read moreagain today. Service was great as always as well. Love the "feel" of the place. Wood floors, tin ceilings and walls and people of all walks of life. Nuthin better!

My friend insisted we go here for lunch because he was raving about "the best burger in town." I…read moreimmediately hit him with, "But I'm a vegetarian!" Lol. Pulling up to Roadhouse felt like I was about to film a low-budget country music video. The aggressively unpretentious energy was immaculate. The all-dirt parking lot said everything! No curated patio, no aesthetic succulents just straight up vibes and dust. The place was packed at 1 p.m. Our server, Raven, took great care of us from the jump. Rave was very efficient, friendly, and had zero attitude. We ordered a basket of fries, a portobello mushroom burger for me, a cheeseburger, a Philly cheesesteak, upgraded side salads, and, of course, their famous carrot cake to share. Now, let me confess something: As a Californian, I walked in with absolutely zero expectations given the facade. And yet... the fries were perfect. The portobello burger was juicy, well-seasoned, and very satisfying! My friends inhaled their cheeseburger and Philly like they were participating in a competitive sport. Lol. And don't even get me started with their carrot cake. It was disrespectfully delicious! This was seriously the most humbling "don't judge a book by its cover" moment I've had in a while. Roadhouse doesn't need any curated lighting or a reclaimed-wood Instagram wall because the food and service speak for themselves. I drove into a dirt lot with skepticism and left faceplanted by my own bias. Consider me corrected, Bastrop!

Great parm chicken wings one of the best I have had in a long time. Very moist crispy and actually…read moretaste like garlic & parm. Philly cheesesteak mouth watering well seasoned meat and the hoagie was soft Didn't care so much for the onion rings needed to be cooked more Catfish basket amazing loved the seasoning and super light batter fish Took 1 start off due to service was lacking server had no smile no personality. I'm in the restaurant business and your 1st impression is everything. Will return and give them another shot.

Great bar for a group of wedding rehearsal guests. Full bar too…read more Strong drinks big pour and decent drinks prices

Why is there cardboard in my chicken sandwich, first time ordering from here because I wanted to…read moretry something new and I took a bit of cardboard on the last bite of burger I had...

The burgers at The Burger Den are delicious and huge!!! They good variety to choose from. I've…read moreordered quite a few times from here, and they did not disappoint. My goal is to order every single Burger from their menu!!!! The food was delivered promptly and correctly!!! I definitely recommend them!!!

I've come to the realization there's two sides of Ol' Rooster. Yes, I can fancy up breakfast with…read moreexotic ingredients like arugula and balsamic drizzle over poached eggs. Then, there's Country Bumpkin me that fancies biscuits and gravy and an old fashioned greasy spoon morning after drinking. I can't count how many times I've passed Texas Grill. That includes being a passenger headed to mom's brothers place in Winchester circa early 80's to bypassing Bastrop on the way to Houston in the last ten years. Thing is, I'm dating a country girl these days who swears by their coffee and jelly options. We dined recently on a Saturday morning; heading south afterwards to the stock show in San Antonio. Place is similar to diners across 'Murica; counter seating along with a large dining area. Buffet area is for lunch; straight forward menu for breakfast. Veggie basket on the lunch menu was comical; mushrooms are a vegetable? Breakfast review: One egg ordered with soft bacon, crispy hash browns and a biscuit. I was even offered a bowl of gravy AND an extra biscuit if I was still hungry. WELL, I wasn't. Egg was cooked to order. Taters took up half the dang plate! Bacon was perfect. Smothered that damn biscuit and dumped half the shaker of pepper on it....Well done y'all.

Regardless of the glowing commentary found on TripAdvisor or other tourist-driven platforms, I…read morewould encourage readers to approach such praise with a healthy degree of skepticism. While the restaurant presents itself as charming at first glance, the illusion quickly fades upon closer inspection. The facilities are notably dated, with restrooms that feel neglected rather than merely "vintage." Unfortunately, the food follows suit. The chicken arrived undercooked to the point of being unacceptable, the salads were devoid of flavor, and the mashed potatoes--if one dares to try them--proved equally disappointing. I found myself seated at the counter, making pleasant conversation with a delightful young waitress, which, regrettably, became the highlight of the entire experience. Any lingering amusement, however, was quickly diminished by a particularly persistent fly that seemed intent on joining me for dinner. In short, an establishment that relies far too heavily on appearance and reputation, while neglecting the fundamentals that truly matter.

The place was very clean, the services was great and the food was amazin.Very thankful with all the…read moreworker.

I like most Bastropians was super excited when a Dennys opened up here in town. I love a good…read moreDennys breakfast but the food here is awful. Bland, under/over cooked and the staff just do not seem to care. What little staff they have, seems like nobody wants to work there. I found out from one of the cooks that they don't get paid much and are treated poorly by management so I guess that would explain the lack of caring. The wait staff smell like ashtrays and act like they are on drugs. Guess I will just have to stick to Maxine's for quality breakfast or go out of town to another Dennys.