Big Pines Lodge

"Wait staff was short handed because of the new year holiday and yet you wouldn’t know. Fantastic help that were all so welcoming and hospitable. And the relish tray and food was perfect!"

"At Big Pines Lodge in Caddo Lake, TX, the ambiance is a vibrant canvas of fall hues as leaves shimmer beside the Big Cypress Bayou. Despite a nip in the air, the outdoor setting beckons, and you'll find warmth at a table overlooking the scenic bayou. The lodge, perched with a dock for boats, adds an adventurous touch. Venturing into culinary exploration, my first encounter with hush puppies was an unexpected sweet surprise. While they didn't win me over, the grilled fish and shrimp platter stole the spotlight. The fillet and shrimp, seasoned to perfection, delivered a symphony of flavors. Even the fried fish and shrimp platter showcased expert frying skills—crispy without an oily aftermath. Big Pines Lodge isn't just a meal; it's a sensory journey into the heart of Caddo Lake's enchanting landscape."

"We had a great time! Service was speedy and incredibly friendly, even with a large group of 3 families and 7 kids"

"I’m an avid reviewer and truly enjoy it. We were in town visiting family and we decided to come to this beautiful spot to have lunch. The place is absolutely gorgeous, right off the water with an amazing atmosphere. The waitress was great, however our steak was over cooked. We asked for medium well which should have pink and got well done. The manager was the issue. She (the manager) came out very upset and argued that the steak was cooked to temperature. We asked for streak with pink and there was none so we asked for it to be made. The manager still made comments and I stated I didn’t care if I needed to pay extra for the steak we just wanted it cooked right. The manager brought out a second steak with a photo on her phone showing the temperature of the steak and image showing what it should be for medium well (which the temperature was still over by 1 degree). I didn’t want to argue or cause a scene so I just let it go. The check comes and they charged for 2 full steak meals ($27.99 each). I paid and said if I’m paying for two meals I expect two full meals so they needed to bring us the sides that would come with the second meal. I’ve NEVER been to a restaurant where they have done this and argued with the customer or charged when they were unhappy with a over cooked steak. Had this not happened this review would have been a 5 star review. SO IF YOUR NOT GETTING STEAK I WOULD SAY VISIT THIS LOCATION, HOWEVER IF YOU WANT STEAK I DO NOT RECOMMEND GOING HERE FOR IT!!! Management definitely needs some customer service training."

"The place was so nice seated near the bayou. We liked the hush puppies. The fried catfish was good and juicy but the shrimp is dry. They also forgot the serve us the complete portion of the shrimp but after we told them, they gave the missing food item. I loved that they also serve rice. I also liked the coleslaw. If you are staying in Uncertain, TX for this trip, this is a nice place to eat. Close to the park entrance of Caddo Lake as well."