I went to Skipper's Pier in Gladewater thinking I was just grabbing dinner. Instead, I had one of…read morethose meals that makes you sit quietly for a minute afterward questioning why you ever eat anywhere else. The seafood was ridiculously good. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, the seasoning was on point, and everything came out fresh and hot. I'm convinced somebody in that kitchen has a direct connection to the Gulf because there's no reason seafood in East Texas should taste that good. The place was busy, the staff was hustling, and somehow everything still came out fast. By the end of the meal I was already planning what I was ordering next time before I had even paid the check. If you leave Skipper's hungry, that's honestly a personal decision.

I went here with my dad who was born and raised in the area. He explained that we should go early…read morebecause they can get really busy, really quickly. So we went at around 4:45 in the afternoon on a Friday. There was already a 20-30 minute wait for a table inside, but instant seating on the patio, which we took. I'm breaking this into two scores--the food which is the most important, and the service (not just waitress, but overall). Food 4.5 stars--not perfect, but very good. Service 3.0 After getting seated on the patio we were told the server would be out shortly. After about 15 minutes I went back in to ask for menus--coincidently the person that seated us was telling the server that they had people at our table, so I turned around and went back out. Shortly thereafter we were given menus and we ordered drinks. Dad got 50/50 tea and I got water and a whisky rocks which confused the waitress. "So like, with Coke?" No, ma'am, just the whiskey poured over rocks, whatever your house whiskey is, I'm not that picky. We already knew what we wanted and ordered the catfish filets with fries, and fried okra. The food came quickly, but still no drinks. Eventually those came out. My whiskey was in a larger glass, not a whole lot but enough not to complain. The waitress then asked if I wanted a straw for it because she wasn't sure. She might have been new to service, so I'm not upset, I was more amused. She is working at a bar/restaurant but perhaps the servers are kept seperate and she's not used to running for the bar. The food was excellent. The catfish was freshly fried, the outside a good crunchy crust and the inside darn near dissolved it was so tender and moist, not even a hint of being over or under done. Excellent flavor, it didn't need the house made dips (a tartar and a cocktail sauce, both great), but they complimented it. Tartar was heavy on mayo flavor than traditional tartar, but you could still tell what it was. Cocktail sauce seemed fairly standard, I guess I can't promise that one was house made. Two jalapeno hush puppies came with it. They were standard fair, a little bit of spice, enough to enjoy while letting non-spicy people still tolerate it. Crunch went deep, the center was cooked but a lot less of the ratio than the crunch outside. Fries were also standard, but fried well, good crunch and fluffy inside. Fish was the absolute star, it was "close your eyes and enjoy" good. Fried okra was bland. It was crunch on the outside, soft but not gooey on the inside so they treated it well to reduce the slime, but it didn't stand out from any other fried okra I've had. Wouldn't get it again, but it was cheap. Didn't get checked on very often, I think we were offered drink refills when we asked for the check. Got the bill. Fish plates, $16. Okra side: 3.50. My one ounce of whiskey, TWELVE DOLLARS. I don't know if she rang it in wrong, or if their prices are just ridiculous for that stuff. Lesson learned, don't order alcohol here. But most certainly order the fish. Service lacking, perhaps still learning, fish was absolutely wonderful.

We've been here a couple times and really enjoyed it every time…read more Weather, we were there watching a football game or for date night. The staff is always been really nice and service was fast and quick. To top it off foods really good too.

Longview is the world capital of chain restaurants, but that's not always a bad thing. I came here…read morewhile in town for a funeral because I knew I could count on a really good fish sandwich ... except corporate decided to remove it from the menu. Oh well. The atmosphere here is quasi-dark, in a Texas Roadhouse/Red Lobster sort of way, and the seating is comfy. Bathrooms are also clean. Service here on my handful of visits has been spectacular. All of that speaks to excellent management at this location. Though I think that pickles should be served cold and from a jar, the other people in my party insisted on the fried version here. They loved them. The fried mozzarella ('crooked fried cheese') was average. While there was nothing wrong with it, there was also nothing spectacular about it. The fish and chips, on the other hand, were pretty damn good -- crispy and hot with a nice thick fillet. If only they could've served it between two slices of toasted bread. Anyway, the fries were also nice and crispy, and the slaw was crunchy, cool and creamy. Someone else in my party ordered the mushroom burger, and they were quite pleased. Honestly, it looked divine. The draft beer menu here consists of major brews with nary an IPA, though there are some macro bottled selections. Still, everything was served quickly and cold. It's rare that I eat at chains, unless I'm on the road and need to swing through a drive-thru. This place, however, does a very good job.

Good Grief! Nope - Never Again! Stopped by Friday 5/8/26 for…read morelunch. Waitress acted very strange, wrote our order on her hand, came back later to "take" our order. High on something Not Good. We noticed other tables with no food, manager (assumed, young lady with wrist/arm sling on) at another table with two women who were very upset, probably refusing to pay. After seeing manager & waitresses standing, talking at the back, we knew something was amiss. We paid for our teas ; others walked out. Don't have a clue about the problem but sure will Not stop there again! Went next door to Burger Queen - staff laughed, aware of troubles at Applebee's.

The Place was nice, end of the night cleaning. Service was very good! Other then they were slow &…read moretheir wasn't many people inside. The food was great!

The fried shrimp was absolutely wonderful! Sides were good, service was fast. But my total, when I…read morepaid, was more than I was expecting. Looking at my receipt, I saw that, not only was I charged extra for non-cash, I was also charged for a tip. I specifically skipped the tip thing since I ordered at the register and got my own drink. Food gets 5 stars. Hidden charges - zero.

We are in town due to family illness and are leaving tomorrow for a couple weeks but we are so glad…read morewe found this place just wish it was 10 days ago when we got to town. My sister had the Fish and Shrimp Combo and I had the Philly Cheesesteak and this is hand down the best I have ever had. Sister says it is worth staying a couple extra days to eat here again. Hate that we are having to come back to town very soon but so glad we found a great place to eat. And the owner is super nice and a very hard working lady. Please do yourself a favor and try this place.

Good service with timely attention to needs . The food was prepared as ordered and of good quality…read moreand tasted very good. The ambiance and venue were comfortable. The waitress and service staff were friendly and courteous. 5 stars

First off the phone conversation w/ Michael was above and beyond , he helped me decide on my meal…read morew/ great knowledge and recommendations. I ordered the firecracker shrimp (amazing) 8oz filet with broccoli and butter mashed potatoes (sooo good) and finished it off with key lime pie ( over the top good) The place was packed when I arrived , so make a reservation if you're planning a beautiful dinner out with loved ones or the whole family. This is and will be my go to for a great dinner whenever I'm in Shreveport and told my fellow workers as well.

We came here for the self serve beer wall, but apparently that was removed a while ago to install a…read morebakery in its place (that wasn't open/ready when we were there). For a place called the library, it didn't really lean into its name/theme for the decor. There were like maybe 10 books lol. The food and service were fine. The hostess was dressed like a cool witch!

Came in at 12:20 on a Friday, restaurant was about half full, we were seated immediately. The…read morehostess took our drinks order and left us with our menus. We finally got our drinks about 12:35 and placed our appetizer order. Appetizers came out about 15 minutes later and both were delicious. The Nori mayo makes the corn ribs, definitely recommend ordering them. The spinach and artichoke dip was very good as well, a bit spicy for my kid, no big deal. Our party order: Fish & chips Grilled chicken with mashed potatoes and a side salad Cheese pizza The library burger The cheese pizza and burger were the only edible items. Don't order the chicken breast without getting it Cajun blackened, unless you want a dry non seasoned over cooked chicken breast! The fish were so full of grease they fell apart as soon as you picked them & were inedible. 0/10. After being here an hour, we were getting a bit antsy. Once we had hit an hour and 10 minutes it had gotten to be a bit too much. Our waiter came by and kindly let us a know a table of 12 people were waiting on their food and then ours would be out we weren't in a rush so I guess it didn't matter, but we were beginning to be uncomfortable! The atmosphere is also strange? There are grills outside the front door, flour and other items stacked high in the hallway, soap and toilet paper shoved on the floor under the sinks. It feels very chaotic and unorganized. We were given a discount and key lime pie & a cookie for our "troubles". Even with the discount we were still over $100 for a bad meal.

Placed an online order for a catfish basket with grits. Picked up and forgot to check my order as I…read moreusually do, because they always forget something. Today was no exception, when I got home only had catfish, no side no hush puppies. Who wants to drive back to pick up the rest of the order? I guess it is my fault that I did not check to see if I actually got what I ordered. This is so frustrating I think this is my last chance i give the catch!!

I ordered the POBOY at the Catch I was very disappointed with it. They put 4 small shrimp on the…read morebuns , it was more bread than anything I couldn't hardly taste the shrimp. The only good thing was the cashier. Why would you serve a POBOY looking like this to anyone ? Don't ever Order the POBOY it's a real POOR BOY. Just look at it so sad all that bread no shrimp hardly at all. They reminded me the reason I stop coming there. They skimp on the shrimp for real. Look at the photos in this review before you order.

I gave The Catch a try for lunch recently. I placed an order online and picked it up. I had an…read moreoyster poboy with coleslaw. The price of the food was very reasonable and the sandwich was pretty good with fesh ingredients. I was very pleased with it. The coleslaw was kind of bad so that made its way to the trashcan. It was wellmade, I just didn't like it. Maybe other people do. Overall, I will definitely be ordering from The Catch in the future.....just not the coleslaw...

I got the Fish Basket and it was worth every dollar. The fish was cooked perfectly and full of…read moreflavor. The customer service was great, with staff who were attentive and friendly. The restaurant itself was nice and well maintained, making for an enjoyable dining experience. Overall, I would definitely go back.