Come for the fish!! I was completely shocked how much I loved this award winning fried fish. I have never had fried catfish and boy did they change me for the better. The BBQ sandwich was just "ok". Not disappointing but not on the same level as the fish. Come for the fish!! read more

It all went well, very casual, great service, and the food was fantastic. We did not have the BBQ, because this place is known locally for having great fish, and they do, maybe the best fried catfish in the area! The sides are good as well, my favorite is the smoked beans, but you will love the fish biscuits, be sure to order an extra one! read more

Their baked potato with chopped beef definitely turned around my thoughts on this place. I've always been more of a fan of the other local bbq joints, but I agreed to go here because that's where everyone else wanted to go. So glad I wasn't a brat because this thing was humongous and fed me for a couple of meals. Potato was cooked perfectly, and their beef was tasty. Service was very attentive and helpful for our entire visit. Gotta love when they automatically offer you a refill for the road. read more

Porky's Smokehouse and Grill - Baked potato filled with chopped beef - Smokehouse Near Me - Marshall, Texas

Really great. Good fish and. Love porky pig sandwich. Nice people ! Great place for kids. Prices are good also ! read more

This is a "can't miss" place. Only a mile or so off of the Interstate and you will be glad you visited. The Ribs and Catfish were delish. We will definately stop in here again!!! read more

When visiting home: I love this place. My elderly parents and I love the whole catfish. Now the whole catfish you can't order by phone. You have to go there to get it freshly cooked. They are big portions and delicious. The loaded baked potato is always cooked to perfection. If looking for some great whole catfish and other good food. Yes Porky's! read more

Great food, great service and even greater people. If you're passing thru Marshall stop by and check them out. I guarantee you that you won't be disappointed. read more

Poor customer service........ I wish I didn't have to leave one star. My order wasn't right and the manager responded come back to Marshall from Longview for a serving of butter. read more

Porky's has been a staple in our family for decades. The food is delicious fresh and cooked per order. If you haven't tried the fried fish and cheese sticks do it!. Chef salads are chefs read more

For being a bbq spot the fried catfish is very good fries are the best in town. I love the porky pig sandwich.

Drove from Longview to get lunch here. Ordered two corn dogs, fried okra, 3 piece fish plate with double fries instead of Coleslaw and meat pies. Once home I looked through my bag and there was no okra or double fries but I had coleslaw that wasn't wanted....even though I PAID for it. I called Porkys back and a young guy answered the phone once I started telling him what I wanted..in the middle of my sentence he switched me to someone else. Once I realized I was switched to someone else I stated that that was rude and the lady couldn't care less. I told her why I was calling regarding my order. She told me that I could come back on Saturday or today to get my order replaced. I told her that I was not from Marshall and would not be able to come back today or Saturday due to the holidays and I was met with "Well...the OWNER Will Not allow us to give you a replacement order if it's not in the same week". So therefore if I cannot come back in the same week of thanksgiving I lose my money and I do not get a replacement order. No consideration for out of towners. The customer service here today was rude and Horrible. read more

The catfish at Porky's is the only kind worth driving over for in the Marshall area. The staff is friendly, and the decor is country rustic, but don't expect a quick meal. This is the kind of meal you talk over for a good while. The coleslaw has pickles, so if that doesn't make you happy, you should avoid it. read more

I absolutely love this place. Food is always on point and so tasty. Orders are never messed up, great prices, and friendly atmosphere!

Love their baked potatoes. Always perfect with some BBQ on the top. The fried fish and burgers are excellent and plentiful. The best sweet tea and an overall hometown atmosphere with friendly staff. read more

We have eaten here probably a dozen times over the years and really most of the food is good. They are known for their catfish and it is some of the best in Marshall. From burgers to BBQ to potatoes and such we have really not had a bad experience. It is good food. read more

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The service poor!!! The lady behind the counter was very ugly to my dad. It made me upset to see a him get treated so poorly! The girl Katelin was so rude because he was wondering why he was getting charged for using a debit card. She acted unprofessional. read more

Had the one filet fried fish dinner for lunch. Perfectly cooked fish, French fries, hush puppies and fried biscuit. Even the coleslaw was yummy. More than just BBQ. Service was excellent as well. Catfish Filets read more

Well folks here it goes. After anticipating the meal all day, it was a bit of a disappointment! My wife ordered the one sandwich that they claim to be the home of .... the Porky Pig... which is a pulled pork sandwich, she said it was " alright".... she had a side of potato salad, that was spicy?!?! What?!?! I ordered the two meat plate with chopped beef and sausage, the sausage was excellent, the chopped beef... not so much, all I could taste or feel rather was gristle. The beans well can you say canned???? The potato salad again....spicy!!! The Cole slaw was good after you put some pepper in it. They have two options for barbecue sauce one which I think they have 75% sugar in, and the other which tasted like a cayenne pepper soaked in vinegar. Not very tasty ..... either one of them. We were with my wife's family for her grand-mothers mothers day meal. Everyone that got fish said it was excellent. They even have what they call a fish biscuit...weird...but they said it was very tasty. I give them three stars for the simple fact that the family loved the fish. If I was rating them for the barbecue alone they would have received two stars at best. read more

Porky's Smokehouse and Grill - Tote Sack - Smokehouse Near Me - Marshall, Texas

Great bbq! Great service! Beef was a little dry but good. And fry hey weren't out of anything!!

First stop today . Had the ribs , toast , potatoe salad and beans .... everything was tasty and unique ... smoky flavors ... pretty full meal for 9 dollars ... I'd like to try fish on next visit . Kinda cool drive up window . No coffee ... the young lady offered to make some , but opted for a Diet Coke read more

Huge portions. I always get the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw on it or a loaded baked potato with pulled pork. Fried fish is also really good. read more

This is definitely not cooked all day. This holds onto the bone. Definitely won't try this place again.

WOW‼ Great fried catfish. The fried biscuit is fluffy & fresh. The employees are friendly too Definitely a place to eat at. Wednesday's they have buy one catfish dinner get the second one for 1/2 price. read more

Decent catfish pulled pork and coleslaw. The battered fries were terrific! Overall a decent place to eat.

We have loved Porky's since we moved here but this last time was very disappointing. The server was very condescending and negligent. She made a smart remark to my husband about the wet table. She dried most of it off but was still very wet where I was sitting. My husband brought it to her attention and her comment was, "I can see from here that it's dry". Later, my husband told her he needed a drink refill. She never returned so he got his own. read more

Wow! Worst bbq I've ever had in my life. A smashed bun with disgusting meat isn't my ideal of bbq, let alone good bbq. Will not be back.

We love porky's it's all good. Barbecue, slaw, barbecue chicken, potato salad, and fish. Tell em uncle Dave sent you. read more

This place is hopping, food was great fast friendly service... we had chicken which was so yummy the beans are perfect! If your in town this is a must do!!! read more

Try the fish. I have eaten here a couple of times and the fish is the top of the line. BBQ is ok, but fish and okra make for 4 stars. Sweet tea is also excellent. Service is first rate and friendliness is definitely 5 stars. read more

Day 2 of BBQ challenge. So I saw smokehouse and decided to go here for some brisket and read the the sausage was good. However, I ordered the 2 meat combo and got the chopped brisket and sausage: brisket came out room temperature to cold (which doesn't say much for Texas brisket) and sausage was definitely store bought. Beans were mediocre at best and their sauce shouldn't be mentioned since there wasn't much to it besides a simple basic mixture. I was just very upset about how the brisket came out. I mean, did any one not care to just if the food was warm. That's crazy. Won't be returning. Was pretty much disappointed especially after smelling the smoker when we park the car. Thought we were in for a treat but it was the opposite. Too bad. read more

Porky's Smokehouse and Grill - Don't mess with Texas Christmas tree in June. I guess they are getting ready for some Christmas in July. - Smokehouse Near Me - Marshall, Texas

The wife and I were on our way back from Caddo lake and stopped here for lunch. She got fried catfish and she liked it a lot. Very crisp, fresh, and not greasy. The sides were good too. I got a dinner plate (2 meats with 2 sides) for $7.25. The sliced brisket was disgraceful. It was cold, hard, and dry. They should be ashamed to serve such subpar food. The sausage was warm and moist. The cole slaw was outstanding. The beans were an interesting mix of spicy and sweet, they were delicious. I am giving it 3 stars on the strength of everything except the brisket. read more

Coming through Marshall, TX on a Saturday night was a bit of a letdown. All of the local places downtown had closed. The wife and I were on our road trip across the South, after meeting up with our son walking across America. We met him in Sweetwater, TX, spent some time seeing the sites in the Lone Star State, and were planning to retrace his walk on US 80 back to Tybee Island, where he began (thebaumer.com). We checked in at The La Quinta on US 59. The staff person at the desk recommended Porky's when we asked about barbecue. Being from the Northeast, you just can't pass up a chance for good Texas barbecue when you have the opportunity, because the stuff up in Maine is quite pathetic and basically not the real deal. We learned quickly that Porky's wasn't, either. My pulled pork (a barbecue fave of mine) was disappointing. Not very tender, lacking in flavor and the choices of sauces (from vinegar-based to hot) did little to bring the meat up to an acceptable taste level. My wife's fried catfish was also a downer. Greasy, and not much for taste. Not sure if the owners were religious types, but no alcohol was served, which was a disappointment given our 300 mile drive from Austin, and being a Saturday night. Plus, a Lone Star just might have taken off some of the edge on our dining disappointment. read more

I like every single thing I have ever eaten here. Always on my rotation of places to go out to eat in Marshall.

In a hot July day in Texas, driving South on 59, we discovered this humble gem of barbecue. Great pulled pork, sliced beef, sausage and baked potato sever in a cool, air conditioned dining room. read more

Porky's Smokehouse and Grill - the menu - Smokehouse Near Me - Marshall, Texas

I know it's a barbecue place, but they have some of the best fried fish around! The filets are as wide as your hand so with the sides you can easily get full on one piece. read more

Porky's Smokehouse and Grill - Yes, you need to try one! - Smokehouse Near Me - Marshall, Texas

Went here for dinner close to closing time and decided to dine in. Ordered the whole chicken smoked beans and cole slaw. Chicken was very good, juicy and had good flavor. I was told the catfish was good but after eating my whole chicken I was pretty full. The service was good considering I was the last person in the restaurant and I'm sure they wanted to go home, but they never rushed me or made me feel rushed. That's an A+ in my book. Server was friendly and attentive. Next time I go I will try the catfish. read more

Porky's Smokehouse and Grill - Whole Chicken/Smoked Beans/Slaw - Smokehouse Near Me - Marshall, Texas

Their baked potatoes are amazing and they only costed about 5.00. The potato is pretty large it isn't small like some of the other places in Marshall. Their meat is really good and tastes like a bbq place. They have many other places that I am excited to try and will be back soon. read more

I've not had anything yet that I didn't like. My favorite is the chef salad add smoked chicken. Their house ranch is to die for. Word of caution: the baked potatoes sell out early. As with any small, local establishment, they prep this stuff at the beginning of the day so when it's gone, it's gone. Some people get bent out of shape about that kind of thing, but it just tells me that it's popular. Dining in was good, we've ordered takeout which they have a drive through for. The BBQ is good and tangy. read more

I Visit Marshall every Saturday and Porky's is my fav takeout for a lunch baker. Love the portion, texture and heat of their baker. However...gotta take a Star down for the skimpy sour cream $ green onion portion. One Tiny sleeve of daisy sour cream is a big skimp for a giant potato for 75 cents. I've complained but got a laugh. Y'all really need to rethink this! read more

I went here got food. Once made it home and opened my box of salad a gnat was in it. As I continued to comb through the salad I saw several more. Now I know considering the Texas heat, food, and door open in closed I know gnats are bound to happen! So I called two days later since they were closed and being very understanding I explained my issue to lady who answered. Her response was "oh we don't have gnats" long story short she hung up in my face I called two more times and finally the owner Donna answered telling me that she don't do refunds and I couldn't get a replacement! So nasty place and customer service! All I wanted was my issue rectified in this locally owned business...but noooo...here we are!!! read more