Linda’s Lakeside Diner — Restaurant in Stigler

Such a neat little find by the lake.

I got the all you can catfish with fried Okra and Tater Tots plus chocolate cream pie for dessert.

The only reason I am giving 4 stars is because the pie had barely any chocolate inside. The layer was probably less than a 1/4 inch thick whereas the whip cream was 2-3 inches thick, the crust was probably one of the better crusts I have gotten on a pie though.

The catfish came with three large crispy pieces with tarter sauce that were well seasoned. The okra seemed homemade and the tots were crispy, both sides could have used a bit more seasoning.

I was thinking the tarter sauce with some Payne Country Rust Spicy Habanero pickles in there could kick up the tarter sauce and give another option, but have no complaints about the one they serve.

The atmosphere was quite nice and the staff was super pleasant and attentive.

It certainly seems like a local hidden gem. My husband got a bacon cheeseburger with fries and a huge slice of German Chocolate Cake. He enjoyed both quite a lot.

Oh, and...

You have to split which is common for the waitresses because you're all doing the same work what I asked around and they have never know restaurants in 100 mi radius more than that do you split your tips with a cook they make $10 an hour while the others make five be at when you have a $400 day and you have to hand your cook who gets more an hourly that you do and that they have a turnaround like you wouldn't believe me you had some really good workers and you pissed those straight off I gave her and that's ridiculous and you will never make it that way that's why you have so much high...

Well nothing but positives here folks! We drove about 25 miles to try this little diner out and it was worth every mile. Previous great reviews are right on target!!! My husband had bacon cheeseburger I had cheeseburger we shared the onion rings. Hubby says tea is the best he's had since we've lived here...except for mine of course😉 We got pie to go I'll let you know. I'm kinda known for the quality of my own homemade pies so I'll be a decent judge. Highly recommend you give this little diner a try...it's worth the drive!

Pie was delicious with my...