I went to Skipper's Pier in Gladewater thinking I was just grabbing dinner. Instead, I had one of those 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. read more

I went here with my dad who was born and raised in the area. He explained that we should go early because 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. read more

Skipper's Pier Coastal Cajun Kitchen - Good, large filets, perfectly cooked and seasoned, a couple of jalp puppies, okra, and my 12 dollar whiskey... - Seafood Near Me - Gladewater, Texas

Went back to try the fried fish fillers and gator. EVERYTHING was delicious! The service was great. The place was packed as usual but everything was good. Good vibes read more

Skipper's Pier Coastal Cajun Kitchen - Fried fish and gator - Seafood Near Me - Gladewater, Texas

Every time we go to East Texas we stop by here for dinner. Guess we wouldn't do that unless we really liked it huh? Reasonably priced, great atmosphere and excellent service every single time! Be sure to have the catfish. Enjoy the chicken fried bacon as well! read more

Skipper's Pier Coastal Cajun Kitchen - Restroom sign above the toilet. - Seafood Near Me - Gladewater, Texas

Skippers pier is the best seafood in this part of East Texas. There Popcorn shrimp special on Tuesdays can't be beat. You get a Lb of Popcorn shrimp for $9.99 comes with fries, hushpuppies & Coleslaw. The service is always on point. Our waitress Emma is absolutely one of the best waitresses we've ever had read more

My family and I eat here and order to go from here very often. Usually a pretty good experience besides having to wait forever to pick up an order when you order to go. Recently, we ordered to-go, I ordered the Catfish Opelousas, which I order often, and it was completely missing the shrimp etouffee. I tried calling up there to get it resolved, but because it's all automated by a machine, it would ring once every time and send me to voicemail. Finally, over a week later, I was able to talk to someone when we went to order to-go again. When I explained the situation to the manager she told me there was nothing she could do without the receipt, and that it made no sense to her that I couldn't call and talk to someone "her phone rings 100 times a day and all those people got through". I told her that's what happened and explained I didn't have the receipt because it had been awhile. She then said if I could tell her the date and time she could look it up to resolve it. I said I could do that, and she said I'm not gonna do it now though, we're in our dinner rush. She was super rude and just annoyed the entire time even though I kept explaining we wanted to order more food as well. Their service has never been great honestly, but not they lost all our business over a mistake on their end that could've been handled very easily. TLDR: Food is good, service sucks. read more

First time me and my wife tried Skippers in Gladewater. Went for the crawfish! Very flavorful read more

Skipper's Pier Coastal Cajun Kitchen - 5 pound special with 2 crab clusters and 1 pound shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Gladewater, Texas

Who would have guessed that this seafood jewel would find a home in smalltown Gladewater? It is rare that I can't find something amiss, but this is worth a trip from anywhere. Fried catfish, shrimp--boiled, grilled and fried--were fresh and plentiful. With fast service and a good value, I can't wait to try other offerings. read more

Skippers Pier Coastal Cajun Kitchen is a place I've driven by many times over the years and I've never thought about stopping. I usually drive by when I'm heading out of town for work. That all changed when I saw some food they posted on Facebook and I just knew I had to try it. This time I brought my whole family (wife and 3 boys) with me and we ordered a little bit of everything. After a little 30 minute drive, we finally pulled up. The place was packed and I now understand why. We were sat at a table and quickly approached by our server. Her name was Rainee and she was phenomenal the entire time. We ordered a few appetizers (fried green tomatoes, mozzarella cheese sticks, and the hot Cheeto elote). While waiting for them to come out, we went ahead and placed our food order. I got 3lbs of crawfish, Double Play (1lb of snow crab, 1lb of boiled shrimp, corn, potatoes, and butter), Baja shrimp pineapple boat, Baja shrimp creamy cajun pasta, and the bacon cheddar ranch chicken sandwich. Shortly after ordering our entrees, the appetizers showed up. I forgot to get a picture of them before we started to dig in, but the fried green tomatoes and the cheese sticks were both equally delicious!!! They each came with a different dipping sauce and they added so much flavor. The hot cheeto elote was very good, although the corn was a bit on the colder side. We didn't mind at all and still devoured it. Then the real food started showing up. I had a chance to try everyone's food and I honestly couldn't think of a single complaint and neither could my family. Everything was incredible. The Cajun pasta was creamy and very well seasoned and the shrimp that came with it were perfectly cooked. The chicken sandwich was not only massive, but it was very tender and also full of flavor. My oldest son's pineapple boat was one of my favorite things I tried. The queso on top was such a nice touch to the dish. It was almost too pretty to eat. The crab boil with the shrimp and the crawfish came out a few minutes after. My favorite part was the crawfish not even being spicy at all. We ordered the mild. They still had plenty of seasoning and flavor for my family. They were also cooked just right. The snow crab didn't last very long at the table. We destroyed it within minutes of it being on the table. Same with the boiled shrimp. Last but definitely not least was the dessert. We ordered 2 different kinds of cheesecakes and we also got the bread pudding with the rum sauce. Both cheesecakes were heavenly, but I'm not surprised, seeing as they were made by Dana Hale with Dana's Cheesecake Delights herself. My favorite was the banana pudding cheesecake. My wife's favorite was the key lime and white chocolate cheesecake. My kids loved them both. On to that bread pudding!!! It was really warm, so we had to wait a minute, but once it cooled off, we made quick work of it. It was definitely some of the best bread pudding that I've had in a good while. I absolutely cannot recommend this place enough and I know myself and my family will definitely be making the short drive more often. If you're looking for some great seafood with plenty of other options to choose from, I encourage y'all to try Skippers Pier Coastal Cajun Kitchen. The ambiance is perfect inside. read more

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The food was delicious! The service was great, the people at this restaurant are so kind and considerate and are glad to give you whatever you need. The vibe of the restaurant is also top tier with their quirky decor and fun little vending machines. read more

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I cannot believe how this establishment treats disabled elderly people who come to eat at their restaurant. Without even giving people the chance, they call Gladewater police of them. My accidentally left her card at home and asked if my dad stayed at the restaurant could she run and grab it and come back, they looked at her and said no and called the police to press charges. They wouldn't even allow her to call me or my brother to make a payment over the phone or give us time to come from Longview or Hallsville to pay for their food. Just automatically banned my parents from coming back. I hate that people could be so cruel. My mom even pulled out $40 to pay some of the bill and asked if she could please go get her card to finish paying and leave my dad their so they know she would return and they wouldn't allow that. I know for myself and my friends and family, we will NOT ever come to this establishment. I made a post on facebook also and since making it, I have been blocked. Im not sure if it was the manager of the restaurant or the owners but I want them to know I pray no one ever treats their parents like garbage. Do better! read more

The BEST of everything: food, waitstaff, atmosphere. It's usually crowded so there is a wait time for seating. I love this place.

This place is usually fairly busy, the wait staff is busy and it can take a bit to get served out checked on. Drink refills are almost non existent since, the server won't check on you. Food is just okay, admittedly it was closer to cold than hot and fresh. read more

One of the most deplorable conditions I've ever eaten at. We sat outside as we waited for a table. There were tables outside that were piled of food and garbage from the previous people. The wait was an hour only to come into an absolutely disgusting restaurant and be seated at a high top by the bar, restrooms and in front of the condiment shelf. the table was not cleaned and still had food and trash beneath it as did the entire floor. The menus were handed to us still with grime and not been cleaned. The bar was disgusting and piled up with bottles and dirty glasses that sat there the entire time we dined. Never did the bartender make any attempt to clean or throw them away. They just walked around/worked around the filth. Halfway through my plate I stopped because I can only imagine if that's what we witness I don't want to know the conditions in which the food was cooked on/in behind closed doors. They only had one restroom per gender for the entire venue aside from a handicap restroom. I am only 5ft, 110 lbs and my knees were to the wall as it's not even the size of a closet and also not tended to. We dined in restaurant for approximately an hour and a half. Come the time we left all the dirty tables outside had still not been cleaned. read more

Ambiance was very nice, better than nice for this small town. The food was good and the service, ooohhh the service was terrible. Our waitress brought me regular fried green tomato's before the rest of my parties meals which I asked for mine to be brought out at the same time. I wasn't sure why the second part of my meal wasn't there as I ordered fried green tomato caprese. I didn't know the set up of the meal as it was my first time there. So after we're eating on these I saw the manager and asked him about it. He said oh she must have messed up my order and for use to go ahead and eat those and he will resend my correct order. A few moments later the waitress came over to us and took the fried green tomatoes away from us and later came back with my correct order. Ok first I'm not sure why you removed food from us because it was already on the table and eaten on. Everyone's fried catfish was amazing. Turns out I didn't care for the correct meal as the sauce made the fried tomatoes soggy but it was good none the less. The prices are reasonable and I would go again and eat but would ask for a waitress that's been there awhile and knows her job well. read more

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It was our first time at Skipper's yesterday, 4/03/24. We arrived 7pm and were told it'd be a 30-35 minute wait. We were happy to wait since it was our first trip and we drove about 40 minutes to come try it. While we waited my fiancé went to the bar to order us drinks. He said he was served promptly but was told by the bartender that the restaurants computer system was down so they were having difficulty. I will also share that he got a single shot of liquor and it cost $8, seemed a bit steep but no complaints. We were sat at a booth exactly after a wait of 35 minutes. Once sat we were told again that the system was down so they couldn't take orders but would be happy to get us drinks while we wait. Again, no issue. We appreciated the honest communication! By the time we did order it was 8:30. We ordered crawfish boat 3 hot and boudin egg rolls. The food was amazing!! We would come back for the egg rolls alone. The crawfish is the best we've had in East Texas from flavor to size. Overall we will return to skippers. They were communicative about issue, great food, and great atmosphere. read more

Skipper's Pier Coastal Cajun Kitchen - Boat 3 - 5lb crawfish, 1 1/2lb shrimp, 1lb mushrooms & sausage, 4 potatoes & 2 corn - Seafood Near Me - Gladewater, Texas

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First visit. Busy at lunch on a Thursday. Food was good. Atmosphere and vibe were pleasant. read more

Skipper's Pier Coastal Cajun Kitchen - Shrimp Etouffee - Seafood Near Me - Gladewater, Texas

Great food. We had the corn chowder and gumbo. Both very good. Beware, what they call a cup is actually a bowl. Lobster grilled cheese was very good. Definitely a shareable sandwich. Also had the loaded fries with fried crawfish. They are easily enough for a family of four. We ate a ton of great food there and had plenty left over for lunch the next day. read more

Ordered to go seafood boil with Cajun butter sauce on the side. LOVE THIS PLACE. Such good flavor and cooked perfectly! Staff was polite and very fast. The inside of the restaurant had a good vibe to it as well! read more

Skipper's Pier Coastal Cajun Kitchen - 1/2 shrimp and 1/2 crab boil spicy - Seafood Near Me - Gladewater, Texas

My husband and I have dined at Skippers several times since moving to Longview in 2022. Although we have always enjoyed the food and have had mostly positive dining experiences, our last visit was very disappointing. We last visited Skippers on Saturday, October 11th. My husband ordered fried catfish while I ordered a crab & shrimp boil. My husband's dinner came out first, but mine was delayed. The waitress apologized and said it should be out shortly. We watched as other diners around us recieved their meals, many of them boiled dishs as well, but mine failed to arrive. Our waitress finally came back to collect my husband's now empty plate and seemed surprised that I had never received mine. She offered to have it boxed up for me to take home. I declined and then went to talk to a manager. Amanda, the manager on duty, seemed taken aback that I was so frustrated, and again offered to have my meal boxed up so I could take it home. When this didn't make me particularly happy, she asked what she could do to make me happy. I explained that we were past that point, but comping my husband's meal and not charging me for a dinner I did not receive would appease me. She did so, but went on to explain to me that the mistake was the kitchen's fault and that the restaurant itself was not to blame as the kitchen and restaurant were seperate. Huh? She refused to take responsibilty for the botched meal. Needless to say, we will not be dining at Skippers in the future. read more

Everything was so delicious. Great service, didn't have to wait long. I love this place . Real Cajun food!!

The service was very tentative and the food was really good. We didn't know this place was here but we're happy we chose it for lunch! Will be back. read more

God news and bad news. I wanted to come here for my birthday which is Dec 14. Decided to come on the 13th and was vert disappointing. Wanted shiner on draft. Don't have. Wanted oysters but they ran out before 1. Not a very happy person right now. Will see if the rest of the food is up to par. Not a very happy birthday. For me. Was looking for my oysters since September read more

We went for lunch and got the fried shrimp and gator. Huge portions. Looking forward to returning for the boil options. Service was excellent and the location and decor is what brought us in. Very unique for this cute little antique shopping town of Gladewater. read more

Fantastic, flavorful food, cold draft beer. Large party, seated easily outside. Everything was delicious and fair prices. Server was excellent. Definitely going back. read more

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Got a kicked out. LSS: "Glasses" the floor manager is out of her mind. She bulldogged our guest and did not help with bussing issues. Told my female friend to hold on to the bucket full of bones and shells after three wait staff avoided her polite plea for bussing service. My guest was orderd by a manager to hold on to a bucket for two minutes more ... My friend finally put the bucket on the pass of the kitchen in frustration. "Glasses" waded in with a yell... "GHEEt OOOut ov my restaurant!!! Get out!!!!" She was 10 ft from us thru all of this and had been starring at us the whole time. "I know you!!!! Sheez been in here before causing trouble! " (No.... She hails from 175miles away, and we treated her out for real good food.) "The cops are coming!!!" And the woman she chased out is a BC survivor, and sweet. And she thought she did something horrible. She didn't. She got trapped in a no win ambush, executed by a mentaly ill floor manager. All managers yelled in our faces. The male manager was all cocked back on my wife.....and kid.... On that I had to intervene, ....and announced them both "you are out your mind." To which they cursed us and said cops are coming u better get gone!!! All this. And my startled wife paid the bill of $111.00 Fuck these people. Their food is good but the alligator with glasses is wearing a disguise. " read more

We had the nerve to question the fact that our order was taking around 30 minutes to arrive, and I seriously thought the "manager" was going to physically attack me. The owner was rude and unhelpful. Sad, because we had driven a long way to go there because we love the food. But instead I left in tears and hungry. The place was filthy that day, too. Food on the floor, drain flies in the restroom. read more

Great fried shrimp and catfish. Service is friendly with quick seating. The ambience is fun and pleasant. Great experience!!

I've been here many times and enjoy the laid-back vibe and friendly staff. It's the kind of place where you can relax and eat well--definitely worth checking out. I usually swing by for a bite before heading out to do my evening in-home parties or product deliveries. As a small business owner myself, I love supporting local spots like this. read more

Everything is awesome at this establishment! The food, the service and most of all, cold beer!

Went for dinner Saturday early because we heard how crowded it gets. Sat right away. Started with gumbo and shrimp corn chowder. Both excellent. Ordered home style catfish. 3 large portions of fish with large bunch of fries and hush puppies. 9 piece shrimp with fries and puppies. All came with a variety of sauces. Enough food we could have shared everything and still have plenty. Our server was awesome , friendly and knowledgeable. Manager spoke with us on the way out. Super experience all the way around. Do yourself a favor and get there. We will be back. read more

Subpar experience. Fried pickles were good. Shrimp po boy was not. It was too dry and unable to eat after one bite. Boiled shrimp was ok but not the best. Definitely lacked in flavor. Never got refills until we were done eating. The 2 tables beside us got food before we did and they were seated well after we ordered. They were done and left before we got our ticket. With a plate full of food you would think one would ask how the food is or if something was wrong. Not worth the almost $80 for lunch for 3. read more

Food is very bland. I asked for a plate and was told I could not have one. The fish I ordered didn't come with one. Terrible service!

Everything is good! I drive over an hour to go and eat here. Well worth the drive! Service is always nice and friendly. Love the down to earth home type vibe of the restaurant. read more

Food was very good. Red beans and rice freaking great, as was the gumbo. Th Food was very good. Red beans and rice freaking great, as was the gumbo. The shrimp etouffe was okay. The 2 shrimp on top were AMAZING, but the shrimp in the dish were not so good. Get the bread. It's really good, soft and well seasoned. read more

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Skippers Pier in Gladewater, Texas is owned by a very rude, unethical "gentleman" if you can call him that. We recently ate there with another couple. Each couple had a coupon that indicated that spending $30.00 would get either some crab parts or some shrimp. After each couple individually paid $40 to $50 apiece, each couple requested crab with the coupons. Nowhere on the coupons did it state only one coupon per table. Our waitress came back to our table and announced that the owner told her that only one coupon could be used because both couples were eating at the same table, even though the couples were paying separately. We all found this ridiculous so we asked to speak to this owner. He quickly told us he reserved the right to do as he pleased and that we should not come to his restaurant again. So if you get one of these coupons in the mail just be aware it is a scam. read more

I got the Fried catfish plate, and it was absolutely delicious, crispy and seasoned just right! I don't catch the waitress name but she was fantastic and attentive even though it was packed! They had good music playing and sports on the tv! read more

Great food. Great service. One of our favorites places to go. Reasonable prices, portions are big and definitely worth the price.

Road tripping from Mineola to eat here. Arrived at lunchtime. Place does a good business. Service was excellent. I ordered the fried New England Fish & Chips and the gumbo. Great gumbo!. The flavor of the NE style fried fish was really good but the batter did not adhere well to the filets. Cole slaw was really good. Way more food than you can actually eat. The ambiance is good for a hopping seafood joint. Four and a half stars!! Bart Armstrong Mineola, TX read more

Crawfish was ok, not the best. Catfish was horrible; grease was not hot enough and it was soaked in oil throughout. Fry seasoning was good but they were worse than a salt-lick in the pasture. Best part was the hush puppies. If you eat here, take 2 Pepto's, 2 Malox rounds, a photonix, and 2 rantadines, and drink 1/2 gallon of water. You will still have heartburn for 8 hours, but you won't puke. You will still pay for eating it though! Save yourself and drive about 3 miles down to New Pier and have better food at a better price. Also. The catfish was not American catfish; it's that Asian carp. read more