OVERALL In search of something other than another Mexican…read morerestaurant or a chain in Odessa, TX, my fiancé who used to live there suggested Big Daddy's Grill & Bar. (I don't know who put it in as "Big Daddy's Catfish & Chicken" in Yelp, but I have photos to prove that otherwise.) RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 4.5 | Service: 4 | Ambiance: 5 | Price: 4 PARKING Ample free parking in a plaza lot. LOCATION/AMBIANCE This restaurant looks rather unassuming from 42nd Street. It seems like a hole-in-the-wall within a strip mall, yet, when I walked in it was buzzing with many Good Friday customers. A giant catfish sculpture adorned in a chef's outfit greeted folks at the entrance. One side is for diners while the left side is for takeout orders for pickup. I really wanted to dine in, but my kiddos weren't all that hungry so I ate on the road. THE GRUB I opted for the small catfish platter ($14.48 with my card). It came with about 5 fillets of flaky white catfish, a few hush puppies (rod-shaped), and my choice of mashed potatoes with cream gravy and fried okra. The tartar sauce was good, but I wish I had asked for a second cup. Served hot & fresh. LITTLE YELPER'S CLUB On the kid's menu was the following: catfish fillets, chicken strips, charbroiled drumsticks, mini corndogs, steak fingers, & popcorn shrimp. One veggie side and a small drink were included with meals running between $6-10. SERVICE Wonderful, fast service on March 29, 2024, from a pleasant young lady at the takeout counter. She originally told me it would be about a 30-minute wait. That turned into 5 minutes. Lol. MY FAVORITE PART... The catfish & tartar sauce! NOT SO FAVORITE PART... How far away I live from this place. Also, I was not told that a non-cash fee ($.42) would be assessed nor did I see any signage indicating this. TIP + They also serve beer & wine. This review was no joke, but Happy April Fool's Day nonetheless!

The worst service I've had in my life. Go in by myself ended up at the bar so I wouldn't take up a…read moretable none of the large tables in the back area were full as well as the tables between the bar and back room they seat seat several of them as I'm waiting 20 minutes later 2 other people end up sitting at the bar finally she comes gets drink order I knew what I wanted 1 small catfish takes forever but she brings my tea and the worst burnt hush puppies I've ever eaten cooked in obviously bad oil you could smell it I tried a couple waited another 35-40 minutes she brings the other 2 their food says she doesn't know where mine was and the other 2 people had the wrong sides at that point I said never mind she acts mad about it and I Leave. Looked like the bar hadn't been wiped off in a while with food stuck to it. Dirty to say the least. Don't waste your time place is trash

Just drove from Midland out to Judy K's just to find it was closed. Hours say open but they were…read morelocked up with the open sign out . No vacation sign posted. Hard to support a business that does not honor its hours.

They are NEVER open when their hours say they should be. I've tried several times to go there and…read morenope. 8:30 am on a Saturday morning and they're closed. Ridiculous.

As far as I'm concerned, Golden Corral mashed potatoes should be part of the food pyramid…read more No matter how picky you are, you will find something tasty that fits your dietary needs here. The rolls, mashed potatoes, steak, and dessert bar are all infamous but there's more to choose from too - including a great salad bar! The reason why I've deducted two stars is that the price of this once family affordable place has gone up quite a bit and is now in competition with mid-priced restaurants. Also, there is a crowd issue here. The wait staff and cooks do a great job but for some reason, Golden Corral, especially in Odessa, tends to attract a clientele that just thrives on making messes and being loud so the ambiance is not very pleasant.

I arrived the Golden Corral around 5 o'clock. The first place i hit, what's the salad bar?…read moreThe salad bar was almost empty. I waited for about one hour and they did not refill the salad bar. I wasn't happy after that I. Ate stop at the videos and it was good. But the only thing is they never refilled the salad. I will not recommend if you love salad. Don't go there. You won't get it

I dined here with family after church recently…read more They quoted us an hour and a half wait for a table of 8 but it only took about 30 or 40 mins for us to get a table. The service was ok, not bad. The complimentary croissants were amazing and I ate far too many of them. I had to stop myself from taking some to go. They were fresh out of the oven and super soft but a tad bit flaky with delicious melted honey butter. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food. I had the salmon plate and the salmon was very flavorful with a nice well seasoned crisp around it. The broccoli was steamed but still crispy, perfect. My house salad was also great. They had my fave kind of ranch dressing. Others had chicken alfredo, blackened fish, spasagna (a spaghetti/lasagna combo) and I believe one of the kiddos had buttered noodles as part of his kids plate. There were a few minor complaints about things I don't even remember but overall everyone seemed to enjoy their food. My dad raved about their fish, his go-to dish whenever he's at Cheddar's. Although my salmon was pretty perfect, I had slight plate envy of my Dad's fish. I also tried a bit of his green beans and they were really good. I'll definitely be getting those next time. A usual spot for the fam, I'm sure I'll be back and I look forward to returning.

When you unlock your doors at 11:00 everything and everyone should be ready to go. I was there at…read more11:00 a m. Took 15 minutes to get a drink, I know they're complementary but brought out a cold hard croissant, I had to ask for my salad, French fries were cold, the chicken tenders were not crispy and they were tough and chewy. I ve been there many times and this was my worst experience.

Absolutely authentic! Staff is amazing! Ask for Kim! The owner Roy is as good as it gets! Kind and…read morecaring! Food is superb!

HORRIBLE FOOD, the steak bites were disgusting, the meat was not even meat just pieces of tendon,…read more too much pepper seasoning, the chicken fried steak was burned then covered with gravy. Their vegetables are just green peppers and onions no veggies, the service was awful the salad was hot the tea was water. The waitress avoided us all together . SAVE YOUR MONEY. eat somewhere else

First off let me tell you all, this place is hands down the best bbq you will find! All fresh and…read moreamazing family owned service! With such great hospitality! Don't mind the bad reviews from what some say! Try it for your self and I promise you!!! You won't be disappointed- I came from California to buy a truck bed and had to give this little place a chance and I'm so glad I did!! The food was amazing- the meat falls right off the bone! So many great flavors and omg! The tea is to die for! If u want something sweet for after I highly recommend u get some of the banana pudding!!! You can thank me later! Small quiet restaurant- clean and has some cool wall art! Don't mind the dirt lot or the outside! It's what takes places inside is the key ! Till we meet again and yes I'll be back! They treated us like family and if that's what you want to experience come check out this place! Ps- sorry I didn't take any photos of the food! That's how hungry I was and not realizing I should have done that be for eating it all! Ribs to die for! Cowgirl pie- smoking good!!

Well worth stopping here for BBQ! The exterior is casual and welcoming and when you walk inside…read moreyou can smell the goodness. Order at the window inside and sit at a table and it's brought to you. Excellent and friendly customer service as all the options are explained to newcomers (how the German potato salad is made possibly different than others) to make sure you order what you prefer. The brisket sandwich was moist and flavorful and the bun was warm and toasted which was a nice touch and you have the option of sauce on the side and several toppings like pickles, onions, and jalapeños. I ordered the regular potato salad side and it was exactly how I liked it - pickle juice and no onions. The ice tea is very good also. We were so hungry after traveling all day that we forgot to take pics of the delicious food! My husband had the brisket platter with the German potato salad and he said it was very good. This place was a very good find and well worth a detour off the highway.

Delicious food! Great service. Clean and well kept dining areas. Cozy and large dog friendly…read moreoutdoor patio with a comfy backyard feel. U Wouldn't believe this place is attached to a Sewell Ford dealership. What a great place to wait out a service appointment. I had a Chick sandwich bowl. The staff was more than happy to accommodate my request for lettuce over bread. My Americano coffee was just right. My niece had a Press Club sandwich and a Mixed Berry smoothie. She liked both but felt the sandwich had too much meat. Not a bad thing in my opinion. My bestie had an acai bowl she enjoyed and that was absolutely beautiful from my viewpoint. She also ordered some fries to go that I was able to try. They were so good it was hard to stop eating them. They seemed to be freshly cut potatoes that were well seasoned and cooked to just the right temperature, which provided the perfect balance of crunch and softness. It's very easy to eat healthy here, be bad or a bit of both if you want. My friend's vegan, I'm mostly keto and my niece loves it all but tries to eat what she knows is good for her. Press Cafe satisfied all our palates. Also, they have/had a Ted Lasso pastry! Love! Could it be the same one he welcomed Rebecca with in her office every morning? Hmm.

Definitely not your address cafe at a dealership! Great sandwiches and sides and coffee. Parking is…read morea little challenging but worth it.

food is always amazing, very attentive waiters and servers, always friendly and sweet I feel good…read moreabout this place in general, lots of good vibes.

Service was good , I always order the filet medium . My steak was not tender as It should have been…read moreand It was bloody. Not great at all . The sweet potato was also over cooked This was my second time and both haven't been great ..

Welp, this place is great. Imagine the best bar food you've ever had in the hippest, coolest bar…read morespace you've ever been. Now, take away the alcohol, and you've got yourself a Curb Side Bistro. We had a couple sliders, pulled pork loaded fries, sweet potato fries, jalapeño fritters, and it was all delicious. Portions are enormous. One plate of those messy messy fries would easily feed three or four casual snackers. Super good. A bright culinary spot in Odessa.

Great food for the area. Sliders might be small but very tasty when you have a craving. The order…read moreof fries is huge and worth the calories. Very friendly and fast service with a clean dining area.

Just coming here to shout out our amazing server, Sedrick on a job well done! My friend and I had a…read more"reunion lunch" here on 4/2/26 and Sedrick did an amazing job. He was very sociable, courteous, and attentive. He frequently checked on us and had a great attitude! As usual, the food was phenomenal and the atmosphere of the restaurant was great. I will continue to dine here. Bonus points: it's only 5 minutes away from where I live! Great job Sedrick!

Do not recommend if you want a good priced meal. overpriced!! quality is Mid. Service sucks as wellread more