First time to stay in Longview, so we had to try it here. The staff was warm and friendly but the food was just ok.

We both got the $18 fisherman's platter. The batter lacked flavor, but the stuffed shrimp and crab cake were pretty good. Wished I had something grilled or the crawfish etouffee, which night have been better. Blooming onion was not fully cooked in the center but the rest of it tasted ok, though a little too oily for me. I was impressed with the variety of TYPES of seafood (crawfish, fish, shrimp, oysters, clams, crab, frogs legs and more... even the elusive soft shell crab for $24).

I don't know if it's rated highly because it's the best in the area, or the great staff, or since the locals clearly love it... But as an unbiased foodie-esque couple just passing through, I was actually disappointed. For what WE got, we both felt the prices and rating were both just a little too high for the quality of the food. (See photo for what almost $50 in food gets ya.)

I did notice a fairly extensive a la carte section. Seems like a good way to pull together a perhaps better meal for less dough.

A little about the vibe: it's extremely casual, comfortable, and perfect for families. Tee shirts and flip flops are welcome here, it's very casual. I probably wouldn't suggest it for an out-of-town date night, as there's really no space for romantic moments there.

Again, all of this is based on a non-local opinion. We LOOOOVE trying out the favorite local joints as we travel all fover Texas. The Fisherman's Market in Longview, Texas is a nice little place to eat with ok fried food. Go for the staff, variety of seafood options, and the family friendliness.