We love the Calabash shrimp. Service has always been very good and friendly with a family atmosphere.

Good food at a reasonable price. Fast and friendly service. Clean. The complementary hush puppies were unexpected and ridiculously good. The jumbo fried shrimp came out hot and golden; fries were nicely done (crinkled and crisp); slaw was finely cut and creamed up just right. The tartar sauce was exceptionally good. The young lady who served it all was cheerful and polite. A tip of the hat to Tex's. read more

Tex's Fish Camp - Jumbo fried shrimp with fries and slaw - Seafood Near Me - Connelly Springs, North Carolina

The food was definitely hot but no seasoning on anything. The hush puppies were bland and definitely wasn't worth the drive

Food was delicious and the staff was very friendly. The atmosphere was quaint and family oriented.

Such a friendly place! The chicken strips didn't taste fishy (honestly I was afraid of that) and the sides were good. Also highly recommend the sugar free pineapple cake. read more

Tex's Fish Camp - Chicken strips, baked potato, cinnamon apples - Seafood Near Me - Connelly Springs, North Carolina

Good food every time. Always friendly. Set up how fish camps used to be. We go every couple months and never let down.

Stopped in since were in the area because we hadn't eaten here in a while. Once seated it was 10 minutes before our server made an appearance telling us they were very short staffed tonight (7/9/25). She took our drink orders and it was 10 minutes before she brought my tea, she forgot my wife's tea and it was another 5 minutes before she brought it to the table, so 25 minutes after we were seated before we both got our drinks. Prices have really gone way up since our last visit. A small oyster plate now cost as much as a large one use to. With the higher prices, we opted to share the two item combo platter with the wife getting fried perch and I got fried oysters which were an additional $3 upcharge and for that I got 10 oysters and all but one were really small. Sides have now gone up to $3 each as well. Food is still good, just way more expensive than it used to be. With the higher prices, even sharing a meal it was almost $30 for the two us with drinks, tax and tip when the time before this we both got a meal and with drinks, tax and tip it was just a little over $31 without sharing. If we had not shared and each gotten a meal it would have cost us closer to $44 with drinks tax and tip. Because they were so short staffed we weren't checked on or offered refills until almost the end of our meal. Overall food is still good. Service sucked on this visit and prices are way more expensive than they used to be. So, would we stop back in if we were in the area? Maybe. Would we make the 50-minute one way drive from our house just to eat here? Not anymore, especially with Capt'n Pete's Seafood so much closer to us in Lincolnton NC which has great seafood at much more reasonable prices. read more

Food is very fresh and delicious, staff are very friendly and curteous, have never had a bad experience here. Love the atmosphere

Just a good, old time, fish camp style restaurant. Good food, good people, and a nice feel - kinda like eating with your grandparents. Can't go wrong with it. read more

Great seafood. Lightly breaded so you can taste seafood. Fantastic value. Caution- don't fill up on outstanding hush puppies because the portions are huge. Had the seafood platter. Better meal than most places on the coast and cheaper. Service was outstanding as well. In my opinion, far better than seafood restaurants in Hickory, at least where fried is concerned. read more

Stopped by on the way to Charlotte. This is a great family owned place. With great fish, great service, and you have to get dessert. The staff are the most friendly people. It has got a great family feel in the restaurant. Next time I drive through, I will 100% stop, and you should too. read more

The food was really good but the service was amazing. Everything tastes really fresh. There places are the best! read more

Delicious seafood. Huge portions! Great value. Family friendly. Love this place. Super friendly staff.

Great food at a great price, if you eat inside its a friendly place with great service where you could meet friends. Its a well clean kept up building . Sorta wish they had a delivery service for shut ins or those tight on time. Again great food try it . read more

Delicious home-cooked food served with genuine love and caring. I had the small fried oyster and calabash shrimp combo and it was a very generous serving. Don't fill up on the fish though. Save room for the homemade desserts! read more

From fish, to steaks, (including chicken/ham/dumplings/etc) everything is cooked to perfection... The best deviled crab I have ever eaten. The most tender ribeye (and to be well done is not always easy) and so full of flavor.... I try to leave room for desserts/including sugar free ones/made on premises... but it's way to hard to do that.... My service is always awesome, never have to wait on drinks to be refilled/no matter what kind.... hush puppies get low? they back with more before bowl is empty.... This place feels like walking into a family members home, they are so friendly.... and they never get grumpy for this little old ladies questions... LOL Try it once, you will love.... read more

We ate here for the first time yesterday. The food was excellent and the service was great. The interior is comfortable and homey. We were glad we arrived early as it slowly began to get busy on a Friday night, so we know it's a local favorite. We will be back. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Tex's!! Great food at good prices. Family atmosphere and the friendliest staff I have ever seen!! I also love the local crafts, jellies and honey for sale as well. read more

Although this place may look old and outdated, it is impeccably clean and the people who operate this restaurant take pride in preparing a from-scratch, quality, meal. I was extremely impressed at their attention to details, as well. We were having our meal, after 7:00, and drinking fresh-brewed ice tea. When it was time for a refill, we were asked if we were drinking the "decaf" iced tea!?! Wow! We didn't know that was an option, but we switched, as soon as we were told about it. Too cool! They care ;-) The battered flounder was very fresh, very mild flavored, and the batter and fry was the best I have EVER had. I've eaten a range of battered fish, from fast food, to fine dining. The other component of this, that must be noted: they use very clean oil. My fries and my fish, tasted just like their components should. My fries did not taste like fish, and my fish did not taste like dirty oil. Bravo! Okay, so one more comment about the care and freshness. I was too full to try a dessert, this time, but these are also all home-made, and I really appreciate that they offer some "sugar-free," items, daily! They care about healthier options! read more

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The food is always good as well as the service. They've been serving the community for years and have always been very clean and consistent. I enjoy the family style atmosphere read more

The fried oysters are delicious! The food is always cooked to perfection and has good portion size.

Wonderful family restaurant. Family owned, opened 1972. Great seafood, salads and sandwiches. Homemade desserts. Very casual and relaxed. As great as the food is, the people are even better! read more

Tex's Fish Camp - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Connelly Springs, North Carolina

Always tasty food and friendly service. The cooked apples were a welcome side dish. There are desserts available. Come for a meal or come for a treat. Nice low key family place. Seems well run and clean. read more

This restaurant is a treasure. They're seafood is excellent. Coleslaw is a family recipe and the best I've ever tasted.

Small mom and pop place. Off beaten path but Worth the trip! Perch was especially delicious! read more

There food is really good and very good service. Me and my dad eat here alot. Also the fried pies are awesome.

Love this place! Variety of choices...not just seafood. Thursday night is my favorite...Dumplings! All employees are friendly!

Best fish camp in the area! Lightly breaded and fried flounder and shrimp done to perfection.great slaw and southern green beans. Highly recommend to someone looking for good food served with southern courtesy in a clean and down to earth family restaurant. read more

A great NC experience! Substantial portions for the price. Go for the fried fish but if you are not a seafood fab, there are other good options Cole slaw and hush puppies are also great! Be prepared however- no beer served! read more

What a gem! Great jumbo shrimp and founder. Old style country service. Very clean.

Ah my favorite hometown restaurant. The owners and employees "CARE" about their customer. not just that they had a good meal but totally and completely. food is awesome. I could eat there every day and a lot of folks do. absolutely nothing negative about this place. read more

I grew up in the neighborhood of Tex's, now live just outside Washington, DC and have eaten fish in a few countries but never have had hushpuppies that came close to those of Tex's. The fried calabash shrimp, oysters and perch are cooked to perfection and superior to those of more expensive restaurants. Indeed this is a very downhome, eat "supper" early, wear bluejeans, concrete floor kind of place, but if great food at a good price at an unpretentious place would suit your needs this is it. They do have baked fish for those not wishing to do fried, non-fish entrees and Southern style vegetables for the vegetarian although for non-fish eaters and vegetarians- this is not the best choice- come for fish and leave happy. read more

Driving down the highway and found this place using our GPS...and I am sure glad that we did!!! What a neat local restaurant that gave us a great experience. This is casual at its most casual -- nothing fancy decor-wise. It is definitely the local version of "Cheers" -- the wait staff knew everyone who came through the door. But the best thing about it was the food! If you are a healthy eater, then I wouldn't recommend it (They had stuff that the vegetarian in your party could survive on, but that is definitely NOT their intended patron!), but if you enjoy yourself something deep fried every once in a while, then it's heaven! The fish was fantastic -- I had breaded perch, my hubby had grilled Mahi-Mahi, and my son had "calabash" (=popcorn) shrimp. The coleslaw was fantastic! But the all-time best were the hushpuppies!!! I would encourage you to enjoy the adventure of fun and yummy local food at its best. read more