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    4.3 (145 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Hog Heaven
    Candice D.

    The strawberry mango margarita was actually the best thing and definitely a 5/5. It was strong, sweet and definitely hit the spot. The $6 happy hour price made it even better. The food though was limited and nothing I'd return for. The rib plate was dry. The difference between regular fries and the special only looked and tasted like pepper to me. My Moms plate of loaded fries, she left on the plate and my teens chicken sandwich he said he'd go back for. I will say his sandwich was big; but for $50 it wasn't worth it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Staff was nice and the place was empty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Chantel C.

    Stopped in for some lunch. I ordered the Chicken and waffles with fries. I got the chicken mild spice level and it was perfect. It had a nice seasoning to it with the right amout of spice. The waffle was fluffy with a cinnamon butter on top. Food came out quick and we had at least 3 people who checked on us during our dining experience.

    Chicken Sandwich
    Jennifer G.

    Excellent chicken! Crispy, flavorful, and you can pick your own heat level. Sides range from Fries, Coleslaw, Mac and Cheese, and Dragon Fries. Tenders by themselves, paired with ribs, or in a sandwich. Everything looked and tasted great! Service was excellent and restaurant super clean!

    Jesus D.

    Love love the chicken Crispy juicy and very much to our liking Service is excellent as you order from the counter and everything is brought to the table of your choice They also check on you whether you need a drink refill even though there is a fountain And after the meal, they will bust the table for you

    House salad with chicken
    Kat L.

    So we pass by here everytime to do our shopping. This establisment is right on the main street as we live just off one of the subdivisions in the area. Today we decided to have our lunch here and we were pleased with how this place is set-up. I honestly, didn't realize my first review didn't post. So this is our 5th time here and today I ordered the chicken salad. I am very surprised, it is good and very filling. You guessed right, the chicken was good

    Caesar Wrap and macaroni
    Monique M.

    This place was nice to go to. Their chicken sandwich was really good and the wrap that I bought was good and fresh. I ordered a side of macaroni and I must say, it DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! Very creamy and good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant and restroom was also very clean![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]I'd definitely come back.

    This is part of the lunch special The tenders were great. The coating makes it. It's almost tempura like.
    Jennifer S.

    A must try. This was our first time and we will definitely be back. The breading/coating in their tenders is like no other. Very light and crispy. The spice blend was on point. We both got mild.

    Two trendies, full slab of pork ribs.
    Josh M.

    A little bit skeptical pulling up and seeing a nearly empty parking lot at 6pm dinner time. After eating the food I'm astonished that this place isn't slammed pack. Ordered food at the front cafeteria style, grab a number and they bring the food out to you. A bit pricy for what it is IMO. But the ribs had a nice spice to them and VERY tender. The chicken was flavorful and FRESH. I'd be weary to order the spice past the normal as I think it will take away from the good flavor of the meats. Service was quick and the place filled up later on. Maybe we just got there early. Worth a revisit and get their special sauce. It's like Canes but not so sweet.

    Hog Heaven
    Darryl W.

    So...this is a quick bite kind of day! If you want something hot, delicious, and inexpensive then Hog Heaven at the Cookshack is the way to go! I ordered online for a pickup and of course it was ready 5 minutes before time...piping hot!! I'm so hungry and can't wait to get home!! You won't be disappointed with the tender rib meat and yes...it's Hog Heaven!!! Enjoy!!

    Hog Heaven
    Cheri B.

    Woah!!! These fries are to die for! They're piled high with pulled pork, cheese, sauce...all the finger-licking things. Chicken tacos are scrumptious with the cool cole slaw and toppings. Mac and cheese was very creamy and fresh. I was in the area for real estate school and this place comes highly recommended. Service was helpful and she made sure to explain everything after asking if it was our first time. Place was packed and TVs were set to all things sports related. We'd definitely return if in the area.

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    Forest B.

    Ka-Pow- Yee!! The first fork of the Hog Heaven Special was so spicy and flavorful that I thought I'd been hit in the mouth by Batman! The concept was perfect... spicy barbeque rib bits over coleslaw and a bed of fries. My order was medium heat with Dragon Fries. This was my first visit to the Cook Shack and I was please with the comfortable and welcoming environment. I ordered at the food counter the wandered over to the bar to see what they offered... a good selection of canned, bottled, and draft beers. Several wines and hard liquors were also on display. The rating who have been 5, if not for the bits of burnt rib pieces in my order and the bits of bone in my colleague's order. It's a good practice for restaurants to find use for all food products, but it's not good to add trash to the dishes.

    Spicy chicken sandwich with mac & cheese
    Stefini R.

    I opted for the drive thru, which was quick. I got the chicken strips with waffles and dragon fries. The strips were good and I liked the bit of heat the fries had. It was a LOT of food, I shared with my boyfriend. There was an entire fluffy Belgian waffle with a cinnamon butter and syrup. The spicy chicken sandwich did have a good amount of spice. The mac and cheese was pretty good too. We were pretty impressed. I would eat here again when I am craving chicken!

    Sweet Potato Fries
    Bao Tram Q.

    We popped in to the Cook Shack today and we were completely blown away! The food, the service, the ambiance...everything was top notch! We tried the sleezy, the waffles, and just the good ole fashioned tenders and the four of us were stuffed and so happy by the end of the meal. One of the managers even came by to chat with us and surprised my teens with free made in house ice cream sandwiches!! So glad we live so close. Must try: DRAGON FRIES.

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    3 years ago

    This was our first time eating at Cookshack and will be back! The food, service, and ambiance was amazing!! Thank you

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    3 years ago

    The place is great . The chicken and chili fries are feisty. They even have some good chill beer to cool down

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    3 years ago

    Best hot chicken, hands down! Wish they had a New Magnolia location. The employees were kind and quick. Atmosphere was welcoming.

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    4 years ago

    The place was new in Katy, TX. It is great, but the service kept getting orders wrong.

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    The ribs are moist and tender, the chicken is fantastic, the Mac n cheese is great. All around wonderful.

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    3 years ago

    Incredible! Super great chicken sandwich. Fries were solid but not crazy good. Chicken was so good though.

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    Amazing food, amazing flavors and amazing staff definitely recommend coming here worth the money and it's a friendly environment

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    Snappers

    3.6
    (15 reviews)
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    While I have never been inside the restaurant and only utilize the drive-thru, the exterior and…read morevisible areas always appear clean and tidy. Additionally, the service representatives in the drive-thru are consistently pleasant, which I truly appreciate. Regarding the food, it is always freshly prepared, well-seasoned, and perfectly crispy. I particularly enjoyed the option to substitute fries for onion rings or corn nuggets, though I did note the $5.00 upcharge for these substitutions. I also noticed a white powder found on all the items that has a unique, tasty flavor--almost like a salt and sugar mix--though I wasn't quite sure what it was. The only negative I've found is that the food does not seem to reheat well, even when using an air fryer. However, when eaten fresh, it is delicious. Thank you for the consistently good service and quality.

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