Great food. Friendly and efficient staff. Many food, drink, and dessert options. I had my standard - grilled shrimp and they were great. Hubby ordered a delectable meatloaf with a flavorful gravy, as well as cole slaw and hus puppies. We were both happy with our meal and the whole dining experience. Family-friendly diner tables and booths available Plenty of parking Many folks come for take-out but I love the in-house dining experience. read more

Bayseas Catfish House - Meatloaf was tasty and the gravy made it even better! - Southern Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Stopped in for some catfish and was really impressed! It was my 1st time here. The catfish was cooked to perfection, crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside. The mac & cheese was rich and creamy, and the coleslaw was fresh and delicious. On top of the great food, Megan provided excellent service. She was friendly, attentive, and incredibly quick, making sure we had everything we needed. Great food and great service. I'll definitely be back! read more

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January 9th my daughter and I dined at this Bayseas for lunch. Lunch was superb. I ordered an oxtail plate that came with rice and two sides, collard greens and yams with corn bread. I also ordered two fried shrimp, Delicious? Our waitress was attentive and friendly. My daughter ordered fried pork chops with fish and collard greens and Mac and cheese with corn bread. Delicious! RECOMMEDATION: I would definitely return to this Bayseas for a meal. read more

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Our new seafood restaurant!! Bayseas Catfish House on O'Connor at Nacogdoches! We had a coupon that expired yesterday, and I've been wanting to try this place out for a few years now. Strangely, it was in the same shopping center as our Planet fitness. The food was excellent, fresh, homemade. Unlike Willie's cole slaw, theirs was crisp and cold, not mushy and lukewarm. The trout, oysters and shrimp were all fried perfectly. Service was awesome and friendly. One item wasn't served with the rest of the meal, but they quickly cooked it and brought it out. The clam chowder was New England style. Delicious!! My wife had the gumbo. I tried a bite, it was someone's family recipe made with love and care. My wife normally doesn't like a lot of seafood, but she liked my trout and chowder! Give them a try. We won't be going back to Sea Island. They've gotten worse over the years. read more

Bayseas Catfish House - It's actually on O'Connor Road, just east of Nacogdoches. - Southern Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Place is legit. Always has been. Been going there for years while I lived in SA. Now that i live on ATX, I try to stop by whenever I can. Whatever seasoning they use on their food is incredible. Fried shrimp and catfish are always fried to perfection and incredibly well seasoned so much so you'll keep eating and eating and eating. Hard to say which is my fave but it's always a toss up between the fried fish, shrimp, catfish or shrimp poboy or gumbo. You really can't go wrong. Their swamp water is one of the best! Portions are always generous and the service is always very friendly. read more

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This was my second visit. I came Friday a week ago and had excellent customer service. However when I got home the pork chop was soggy from the greens in the container. There was also one chicken breast when it was advertised as 2 I got the extra meat meal I called and I was asked if I could come back I said no I don't live that close. The young lady said I will put a note and next time you are here we will give it to you. Well that next time was today which is Saturday my last visit was last Friday. I walk in and explain to the young lady taking the order she said you don't get two it depends on the size of the breast. I said well that's not advised. So I proceeded to order and pay. The food was brought out for me to check the pork chop was fried to my liking but the two chicken breast was processed meat unlike what I got last Friday. The owner came out and said it was the same. I said sir I know the difference. I requested a refund from the young lady he came out and said I can give you another pork chop. That's not what I asked for. So I told him okay just keep it then to keep in your pocket or give it to someone who doesn't have enough. I'm done with this. A picture was taken of the chicken I got last week. I was too upset to take a picture of today's read more

Bayseas Catfish House - Pork chop - Southern Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Wow! Just had an amazing lunch at the famous Bayseas! This is a casual dining seafood spot you can't miss if you are in San Antonio! The service was so attentive and friendly. The food comes out quick, hot, and fresh! They are not serving day old fries here! We ordered the catfish platter and the fried shrimp and oyster platter. The onion rings were perfect! A nice light crispy batter and sweet onion on the inside that didn't fall apart when you eat it. They serve all the lemons, tartar sauce, and cocktail sauce you could ask for! The shrimp tasted so fresh, with a light crispy batter. The oysters were fried hard with a crispy exterior and that delicious soft oyster belly! I throughly enjoyed this meal! This is my new must visit spot in San Antonio! If you love a delicious fried seafood platter this is the place to get your fix! read more

Bayseas Catfish House - The baby was very happy - Southern Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This place is amazing From eating inside to picking up, the food is If you're hungry for a delicious treat please come here. You'll be happy you did read more

You talk about some good fresh homemade seafood. Everything is top notch. Secret.... The banana pudding is fire

The location at O'Connor @ Nacogdoches The catfish is not catfish. Catfish has a distinct taste and texture this fish has neither. It is well prepared, but falls short compared to the real thing. Additionally, the tables have chipped paint, and the restroom was out of service. The combination of plastic plates and real flatware was disappointing, given the price points. The food was above average and served hot. I'm looking for ownership reinvesting in the business, which will ultimately lead to greater market share and unimaginable success. read more

Delicious catfish and gumbo! Super fast friendly counter service! I've only gotten takeout from Bayseas so far but will definitely be back for a sit down dinner. The food is amazing. Portions are huge and the staff is so friendly. Takeout was so fast I couldn't believe it! Try this place! read more

I've been eating at bayseas since the late '70s! Bayseas never fails! Great food and great customer service.

First time I came everything was delicious! Everyone is very friendly. However this time the shrimp and fish was soggy (got it to go). Fries were fine and collard greens. Hopefully next time I go will be better. read more

Their catfish is the BEST I've ever tried anywhere. Perfectly seasoned, very light battered, not strong fishy tasting. I like their Louisiana hot sauce on it as well as their own house sauce. The chicken wings are equally good. Sides? Mac 'n cheese and collared greens are my go-to combo Desserts are house made and you can tell! Very good and friendly service. Plus, you are Never hungry when you leave I HIGHLY recommend this place!!!! read more

Food was so good and plentiful Service was fast and friendly Ambiance was nice, I got my food to go. I go there at least once a month read more

If you're craving Southern comfort food, this place is a must! The food is packed with flavor, and the portions are huge -- definitely come hungry. Every dish I've tried has been rich, satisfying, and made with that homemade feel you can't fake. I crave their gumbo every winter ! The staff is always so friendly and welcoming, and the service is impressively fast, even when they're busy. It's the kind of place that makes you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. Great food, great people, and consistently great service -- can't ask for more! read more

Bayseas never disappoints! The food is always flavorful and fresh. Definitely my "go to" spot! read more

Bayseas Catfish House - Shrimp Po Boy and Onion Rings. Yum! - Southern Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Let me tell you!!! DELICIOUS!! The customer service was impeccable! Ms. Valenzuela was super sweet. The fried catfish, oysters, and shrimp platter were perfectly seasoned, freshly fried, and amazing! The fried okra was a hit, and the hush puppies were not dry. Now, the fried pork chop was superb! If you are in the mood for a home cooked meal topped with the perfect amount of seasoning, and excellent customer service-Bayseas is your place!! read more

Love love love Bayseas! This was my first visit to this location but I was not disappointed! The food is amazing, the service is friendly and the prices are reasonable. Seats fill quickly so plan your visit accordingly! read more

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This place is amazing. Huge portions, great tasting food, great service. I knew the moment I walked in I picked the right spot. 10/10 definitely recommend read more

Every. Single. Time. Service, atmosphere being clean even when chaotic during the rush hours, and of course the food - whether it's catfish or kool aid, pie or sides, EVERY LITTLE THING IS GONNA BE (better than) ALRIGHT!! Samia was our server the other day, and Karen has been in the past, and it's always nice to chat with these ladies. This newish guy Daniel is also fantastic at service, and the food runners who bring your food make sure you have all you need. It seems the cooks in the back have a good time back there, smiling and jamming out may contribute to the food being so well done? ‍ And of course if you wanna see Mr. Hill aka the Bossman, I don't think I've ever been there when he's not working, so nice to know he doesn't just sit and get rich. It seems like you're genuinely welcomed here, that any of the staff is greatful you came. Even if you're not a fan of seafood you can get a burger or some chicken nuggets for picky eaters, and fish lovers eat up! Soul food? Yep. They also have flounder, trout, and like 4 other kinds of fish, grilled or fried. Sides are aplenty and you get hefty portions of everything you order so prepare for a box. Definitely worth your money and would even travel well, but I recommend you go in and get the full Bayseas experience. I can't speak for other locations as from my understanding they are owned by related but not exactly the same people, but MY Bayseas? I'll bet Mr. Hill is the older brother/father of whoever owns the rest, and teaching those locations how to do it right! read more

Bayseas Catfish House - Fried Catfish, Collard Greens w Tabasco - Southern Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

First time trying this place. Perfect amount of breading to catfiah. Right amount of crispiness to fries. Burger had a grill tasting. Friendly staff. Check times as they close early. read more

Bayseas Catfish House - Burger and onion rings - Southern Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The food was fresh, hot, and crispy. We've gone back 3 times since our first visit. We love their catfish, shrimp, and hush puppies.

Always great food and quality. Their coleslaw is the best! Their service is great as well and I like that the owner Mgr comes and visits the tables. read more

I tried to order the two piece catfish dinner at the location on Nacogdoches Road. I didn't want fries as the side, and asked if they could substitute green beans for the fries without an upcharge. The answer was "no." I then said that I didn't want the fries (just the fish) and was charged for a family sized order of fish. Apparently you cannot change the side or have the side deleted from the 2 piece catfish dinner. Now I have a lot of extra catfish (I will say you get a lot of fish in the dinner order), but it's somewhat greasy. I guess I should chalk this down as a learning experience. I don't plan to return. read more

So sorry to write this, but Bayseas Catfish House is insanely overrated. This may explain why they are no longer staying open until 9pm. Since September 2022, they are closing at 4pm. The catfish and shrimp were flavorless. The tartar sauce tasted old and possibly spoiling. But the fried oysters were bitter - IKR? I am wild about fried oysters. We make a big pile of them every Thanksgiving, instead of a turkey dinner. These oysters scared me. Maybe they lost their seafood purveyor? Dunno. The food looked so promising. Oh, and they charge a random fee for credit card payers. read more

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Absolutely the best place on the planet for fried catfish!! And their sides are awesome & their service is awesome!! During Covid, We would drive from our home in San Marcos to this location in San Antonio and eat in their parking lot because it was only to go. I will eat at this restaurant every opportunity I get! If you like fried catfish you will not be disappointed!! read more

What a great restaurant! Just by chance, we ended up at Bayseas for lunch. I ordered Chicken Fried Chicken for my meal and it was so excellent. Nicely fried. The Mac and Cheese was delicious and the fries were just right as well. My spouse got the fried shrimp and he tended to enjoy it even though he was grumpy and didn't say much about the whole meal. The server was friendly and quick to bring our meal when it was ready. The restaurant seems to have plenty of seating and they play TV with infomercials but that's alright; it's still a chill place. Give this place a shot, it's definitely worth it. read more

Bayseas Catfish House - Southern Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Actually 3rd time attempt to try this restaurant, as the restaurant closes early 4 pm. Repeatedly tried at different times & days. We were looking forward & thought we try for lunch. Placed order over phone. Pulled in & parking lot was full. Portion size plenty, quantity was good. Unfortunately the fried food was bland. Didn't think was possible to mess up fried food. Even the onion rings were boring. Casual atmosphere & friendly service, not enough to overcome basic boring fried food. Skip this place. read more

Bayseas Catfish House - Shrimp Po Boy - Southern Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Food was great! Service was outstanding! So friendly!! Had the catfish abc shrimp plate with fries and coleslaw! Yummy!!!

It's a toss-up for me, which location is the best! Good comfort food. Great customer service, which is always a plus! I wish the fries had been cooked a little longer to be a little bit more crisp. Sweet potatoes could have used a little more cinnamon and/or brown sugar on them. I'll be back for sure! Have to try every item on the menu!! read more

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We love Bayseas! The food is great and has amazing catfish. The service is always nice and everybody has always super friendly. I dig the vibe as it has a great locals type of feel to it and you can tell by all the repeat customers. I would definitely recommend going if you're looking for a great catfish read more

Top shelf catfish and fried okra. The smothered pork chops are delicious. The greens are amazing! Come hungry and if you order the fried shrimp be ready for an awesome experience! Don't expect fancy dishes and foo foo sauces! This is the best place to eat hands down! Get you some!!!' read more

I had the catfish lunch special with mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. This is the best catfish I have ever had and such a giant portion! The mashed potatoes were creamy and the white gravy was perfect. Mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I also got some hush puppies and the flavor was perfect. Nothing fried was greasy. Tartar sauce was great flavor. This is a gem. Get over there! read more

Bayseas Catfish House - Catfish lunch special with two sides and I ordered hush puppies! 12.99 - Southern Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We are from out of town but we will definitely be back because we had a great experience. The service was very friendly and hospitable and the food was incredible with generous portions! A very family friendly atmosphere. Loved this place. We ordered gumbo, boudin, and a combo of fried catfish, oysters, and shrimp. I'm not exaggerating when I say the gumbo is the best I've ever had. It packs a punch with flavor and just enough spice and is loaded with sausage, chicken, and shrimp, and rice. The boudin is delicious and they serve two links with seasoned white rice and saltine crackers. And the fried catfish combo!!! Just the perfect amount of breading and great flavor and textures on all the seafood. 10/10 read more

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First time in! Ordered food to go, catfish was beautifully breaded and fish was soft, delicious.

The service is exceptional and quick. As for food you get large portions and it's extremely good. The staff is very friendly and you will love the food. read more

Delicious 3 piece catfish dinner with fries take out. We had Banana pudding for desert and it was really tasty also. Food is always hot and well cooked. Whenever we have called in an order, it was ready when they said it would be. We have been going to the Nacogdoches location for a long time. So glad they are open dinner hours again. The Converse location is quite a bit farther away but the food made it worth the trip. read more

Don't know why or how I have never been here before ...but if you like great southern cooking this is where you wanna go. I had been wanting some Gumbo for sometime and accompanied a buddy for lunch here. Right off the bat I got a cozy comfortable vibe ...couldn't decide on what to try so I went a lil crazy and ordered the 2 pc flounder 2 shrimp 2 oysters with coleslaw and fries ...also a small gumbo and a piece of catfish to try and some wings. It was all amazing took home some fish and wings ..wasn't able to polish it all off. All I can say is ...Dammmm Good.. a must try if you have never been here. Food was excellent..service was great and portions are whoa ...they feed ya like family. I will most definitely be coming back with my stretchy pants!!! read more

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Best fish in San Antonio. Very feindly staff and service is wonderful. Our go to place for fried fish. read more