Always great food and service. Large helpings if you leave hungry you can really eat.

We go here for breakfast sometimes, haven't had the chance to come for lunch but I'm sure it's great. They're so nice here, food is fresh and DELICIOUS! read more

An interesting place with interesting decor. It's all a bit dusty and dirty though. It looks like it has not been cleaned in years. Sanitation wise was not that impressed. The food was good though, although the catfish pieces were pretty small. Prices were a bit on the high side for what was served. My 2¢. read more

We decided to stop here for lunch on our way back to Tomball from Huntsville SP. Only a little off of 45 and well worth it! We had some darn good cheeseburgers, fresh cut fries and fried squash. The hot lunch line items looked delicious as well, and lots of the locals appeared to be getting this option. The waitresses all helped each other out so our tea was never left empty. The restaurant was packed during lunch on a Wednesday but our food came quickly and each burger was fixed as ordered. Nothing fancy here so come as you are and get you some good down home cooking. read more

This place is a dump. Their food is disgusting. I'm sorry for those who think the food is 5 stars, you don't know what good food is. I guess people like this place because it's "cheap" and the portions are decent size. I find this place and their food absolutely disgusting and dirty. read more

Love to go! Very good comfort food. Little hard to eat healthy with all that delicious food smells permiating the restaurant! Was crazy about the omelet but everything else rocks the house! read more

Omg. I haven't had food this good in a long time! Reminds me of food from years ago. They take their time and it shows. I had thre chicken fried steak but it wasn't greasy. How do they make the Texas toast so good!? The gravy was excellent. read more

Yummy! Never knew this place was here. Definately will be back when we are in area. Rustic, bathrooms exterior instance wasn't my fave but food was good good - the hash brown casserole was epic read more

Great little joint, we usually go just for breakfast and the food and service is great.

At this place you can order off the menu or walk up to a mini service line where you can get some meats and sides. I chose the latter and got chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and white gravy. It was the best cfs I have EVER had. The meat was tender, the breading was crunchy witout a hint of grease and the flavor was great. This place is not fancy and gets crowded because of the great down-home cooking. read more

Between 5 of us we tried a lot of what they offer. American home cooking. Very good food & generous portions. Waitresses were very nice. Come as you are. We'll be back. read more

love this place. Pattie is usually our waitress and she is amazing. Not a fancy place, but good Home-cooking. Pork chop plate is huge... fried green tomatoes are so good. Fried fish, steak fingers, chicken fried steak. Oh, yeah. My son loves the pancakes, bacon & eggs. My girls love the biscuits with sausage gravy. read more

This place is top notch! Super cute country feel when you walk into the door. The expo counter is right by the front door, so that can feel a little hectic at first. Once you get seated it's just fine. The food came out pretty quickly. I had the western omelet, which was HUGE and delicious! The eggs tasted fresh along with the veggies inside. My Fiancé ordered the biscuits and gravy which was a sight for sore eyes. Giant fluffy handmade biscuits smothered in sausage county gravy. Overall it was a pleasant experience and will be frequenting this spot. read more

Love this place! My family and I go there almost every Wednesday night to eat great home cooked food and listen to some great music played by a band. I recommend taking family here! read more

Although always busy, the food is amazing. I'm not fan of the buffet but that's just me. I also can't get enough of those homemade onion rings, also the portions are huge definitely enough to take home for later and the prices aren't bad read more

By far one of the best "hole in the wall" restaurants I have ever eaten at. We had a party of 6 with a child and they quickly and easily accommodated us on a busy Sunday afternoon after church. The dining area is small but it adds to the amazing hospitality the staff provide. Everyone we came across, were super nice and friendly. Now onto the food...I'm very picky when it comes to my chicken fried chicken and chicken fried steak. I got the chicken fried chicken and my husband got the chicken fried steak...and let me just say...A-MAZING! We were both super impressed with each of them. We will be for sure regulars here on our way back from church on Sundays and I would recommend them to anyone who's in the area! read more

We stayed at a camp ground nearby. We walked over and had dinner, it was such a delightful experience, we also had breakfast there the next 2 mornings . Highly recommend and be sure to try a "Rusty Skillet " for breakfast! read more

Adjacent to an RV park and fish pond, not far from the interstate, the Fish Pond Restaurant is in that genre of restaurant that's the small Texas town equivalent of the mid-Atlantic diner. They serve chicken fried steak for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I opted for a more conservative, traditional breakfast. It was bustling by the time I left, mid-morning on a Saturday. read more

Went there on Wednesday night. Had an excellent time. There was a Country band playing old time country. It was like stepping back in time. The kids had a great time and were able to be a little louder than normal because the music. Food was good. Had a sirloin steak, kids had fried fish. We enjoyed both. The service was good friendly. We will definitely be back! read more

Great music on Thursday nights and the catfish was great. Big plates. Pattie melt and fried shrimp are very good and portions are more than most can eat. Come hungry! read more

Best home cooked food you can get around here. Great service! All the waitresses seem to work together and are always on their A game. We've been to the Fish Pond several times in the last couple of years and are never disappointed. (Just a tip they have home made salsa that's not on the menu and also offer chips and salsa which are on point) read more

This place is my favorite place to go for down home cooking! My family has been going there for years! Their French toast is to die for! For lunch or dinner, I recommend the chicken fried steak, but you actually can't go wrong with any of their yummy food!!! The owners Ronnie and Kathy are the sweetest people who like to please their customers!! This is surely one place you don't want to miss! read more

About every week or two me and my wife go here for lunch. I usually have what's on the steam table and usually that is chicken fried steak with smashed potatoes and country gravy. I don't care what any TV show tells you this is the best chicken fried steak in Texas. Bar none. I highly recommend the Fish Pond. read more

This place is fan-friggin-tactic!!! I love the rustic country feel of the dining area. It's definitely a hole in the wall kind of place, but the food and service are hard to beat. Thick slices of fresh veggies, perfectly seasoned burgers, homemade onion rings, sweet ladies serving the food. One meal could easily feed two very hungry people. I had a to-go box brought out as soon as I saw how much food was on my plates. I know I'll be eating left overs for at least 2 more meals. I'm also really picky when it comes to gravy (isn't every southerner?) but theirs met every expectation I could have. I can't say enough good things about this place, staff, and food. I'm excited to try their breakfast menu that I read about on some of the other reviews. Make the drive just north of Willis on 75 and you won't be disappointed. YUM-O!!! read more

Somebody actually compared the fried chicken to Barbecue Inn, so I had to try (each are probably 40 minutes from my home)- - plus I always love a great hole in the wall. Fried chicken was very small/cheap pieces, and pretty tasteless. Onion rings had outer part of onion in them that you could not bite-thru, though coating was good. Limited sides. Service was uneven. Maybe they do fish and/or breakfast better, but I won't be back. read more

I may have gone in with too high of expectations. This place was highly recommended to me. Service was very poor. We waited too long for drinks and for them to take our orders. Although after we ordered the food did arrive quickly. As for the quality of the food it was just okay. I will give this place one more try maybe it was just a bad evening. read more

We eat here at least 3 times a week. The chicken fried steak is so big my husband and I share a plate. I have told so many people about it and everyone has loved it read more

Very good. Old time Texas. Good service and good food with lots of variety. Restrooms could use work.

You must know the map on yelp will NOT take you to The Fish Pond, it is about 7 miles north on 75, so you may want to call and get direction. I live in Willis and never knew about the Fish Pond, but found it on yelp! I enjoyed the atmosphere, very laid back, lots of old interesting stuff to look at. Our waitress, was busy and we did not feel like we got the best service. My son and I split the sea food platter and it was, just good. The shrimp was fried in corn meal, not my favorite. I did enjoy the shrimp gumbo it was very good. Someone at another table had the chicken fried steak, it was very big, and I know my husband would enjoy it, so I will take him sometime. It was good but nothing that left me craving for more. read more

First the cons... It was loud, crowded, and the staff was in a state of constant confusion. The pros... Nice country cooking and generous portions. Nothing special but they will fill you up. Family run which shows with the drama on the floor. We may have been there on a special night. Two of the waitresses were fighting over how to split tips and a third just sat down and started crying. This is pretty far off the beaten path and probable not worth the extra effort it takes to get there. read more

We stopped for lunch on a chilly afternoon. My hubby ate a ruben sandwich and salad. He said it was good. I am not a ruben fan. I had a bowl of gumbo. Its thick and gravy like and loaded with fish and other crustaceans from the sea, however, it was more like a gravy/stew than a gumbo. It was not good nor was it bad. The lady next to me had a big plate of fried catfish. I should have ordered that because it looked yummy. I'll give them another try because the service was great and the folks there are just plain out nice! Meal was not expensive and the tea is pretty good too. read more

Found thanks to YELP. Wife and I went here for a Saturday morning "down home" brunch. My wife had the T-Bone steak, and I had the chicken fried steak breakfast. Both were cooked to perfection. The portions were huge, left with our next meal in a Togo box. Loved the ambience, staff was friendly. We will be back to try other favorites others were eating--catfish, seafood, etc. I recommend this place for good, simple food at a reasonable price. read more

Nice home feeling restaurant. Love that the tv plays country music videos. The environment is very welcoming. Waitress was great. The fried chicken and breakfast tacos were very good. Has a buffet style area that makes it nice if you are in a rush. Love this place. read more

Way more than just seafood here. Its all good. My favorite is chicken fried chicken. It is amazing and these people are very friendly.

Atmosphere is down home country. Loved the country music videos on the t.v. Service was great. I got the English muffin sandwich with sausage, egg, and cheese. Soooo good!! Will definitely come back when in the area! read more

Hungry for a "real" breakfast? Go no further than the Duck Pond on Hwy 75 between Willis & New Waverly. The "holy trinity" of breakfast meats - ham, bacon & sausage - are all superb. Don't be fooled by the full parking lot; there's plenty of room inside. The coffee flows and the rednecks glow - if you come out hungry, then you're one hell of a man. read more

Some of the best catfish ever ...hubby said liver and onions are excellent ... will definitely come again if we are in the area... lies looked wonderful just too full to try them read more

They have very good food. The place is very clean and the staff is friendly. What I like the most is the consistency of the food. You can go anytime get anything and the food is great. read more

Comfort food at its finest! Cannot go wrong with breakfast, lunch or dinner. Fun environment, always friendly service!

Husband had the catfish, huge portion and fried perfectly. I had the veggie omelette and hashbrowns. Huge, delicious and was so glad that is what I ordered. We both have enjoyed our meals each and every time we have eaten there. The only negative is that the staff needs to be more knowledgeable for people who have food allergies Carol B read more