Big Daddy's Grill & Bar — Restaurant in Odessa

Genuine feedback: I hope my honesty won't result in being barred from sharing my experience. Upon visiting this establishment, my initial expectations weren't met. With a background rooted in a rich seafood culture, I anticipated a culinary journey that resonated with my upbringing. However, what I encountered fell short.

While the fried fish was commendable, boasting a crisp exterior and tender interior, the other offerings left much to be desired. The shrimp, unfortunately, lacked the texture and succulence one expects, being flattened and melded with the batter. This resulted in a uniform consistency reminiscent of a hamburger patty, rather than the distinct bite of fresh shrimp.

Moreover, the oysters were overshadowed by an excessive coating of batter, diminishing their delicate flavor and rendering them almost unrecognizable amidst the breadcrumbs. On a brighter note, the hush puppies offered a unique take on the classic, and the green beans and mushrooms were a delightful surprise, showcasing culinary skill and attention to detail.

In terms of service, I must commend the staff for their exemplary customer care, particularly during peak hours when wait times were inevitable. However, despite the warm welcome and efficient service, the overall dining experience left much to be desired.

In essence, this establishment felt akin to a larger-scale version of Long John Silver's, catering more to family-oriented dining than to those seeking an authentic seafood experience. The discrepancy between the inviting interior and the mismatched exterior was particularly notable, giving off a misleading impression to passersby.

While the food quality leaned towards the commercial end of the spectrum, I remain open-minded and willing to revisit in the future, in the hopes of experiencing an improvement in both culinary execution and...

Update....we decided to try Big Daddy's again and it was a COMPLETE turn around. Taylor our server was AMAZING WONDERFUL AND OUTSTANDING. Also they have the old hush puppies back which is a plus. Thank you for the great service and wonderful food will definitely be back.

Gave a 1 star cause that is the lowest one that is available.... Things really changed since I was there last time. My husband and I really wanted Big Daddy's Thursday night, went in a group of maybe 10 ahead of us (which were seated maybe 10 minutes after we arrived) along with 2 other couples, one couple left angry after about 15 minutes of the larger party being seated, with all us remaining in line waiting to be seated we just being told "be right with y'all" SEVERAL times, after about 30 minutes (of the first couple leaving) the lady in front of us stopped a girl and asked how much longer, we were all told "at least 10 minutes to be seated AND than at least another 45 minutes to get drinks and or order even taken". So therefore we all talked (not very happily) and someone stated "geez that meant probably at least another 45 minutes to an hour to even get our food and than another 30 to check out", because the whole time we were waiting to be seated there were at least 3 people waiting to check out.(unless you were with doordash and they were taken care of extremely fast which I do not agree with) my husband and I left along with the couple ahead of us and at least 3 other parties left. I really hope things change with Big Daddy's soon. Miss the old Big Daddy's that seemed to be happy and really took care of their customers that actually came to dine in. Would like to give Big Daddy's another try and update this review, but not sure if and or when due to...

This place definitely goes unnoticed for the experience. I myself am guilty of judging a book by it's character. I attended a meeting at Big Daddys. When I arrived at the location I thought it was a mistake. I judged the outside location of this restaurant without ever stepping foot in it. If it wasn't for that meeting I would've never known what I was missing out on. I heard from customers while inside the establishment how some have been coming to Bid Daddys since they were kids. I heard another ordering three dozen hush puppies to go and this is after their meal. I couldn't stay long enough to eat. I did go back with the husband and folks this place is one of them places that you remember being in as a kid.. it gives such a welcoming atmosphere. The staff not only very polite.. but you can see they love this place . When you see that people working somewhere are connected it's no longer just a job they're family. The Food was absolutely amazing...I ate more then my Share of banana pudding... guys it wasn't like they threw that together...it honestly reminded me of my grandmother's. If you haven't been here you should .... even if it's to have a beer with some friends at the bar area..I spent a good 30 min just walking around looking at all the timeless pieces on the walls. These guys are definitely go unnoticed. If you support small businesses and definitely ones that have been holding on 30 years+ you owe it to yourself to give...