Paw Paws Catfish House Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Paw Paws Catfish House, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Bastrop, Texas. This delightful eatery specializes in mouthwatering catfish and Southern fare, offering an inviting atmosphere that beckons food lovers. The menu features enticing dishes like the renowned Paw Paw Platter, showcasing a feast of fried shrimp, catfish, and delectable sides, ensuring every bite is a burst of flavor.
- Deep Fried Deviled Eggs: A unique starter that has captured the hearts of patrons, these crispy delights are best enjoyed with ranch dressing.
- Hush Puppies: Perfectly golden and crisp, they are a must-try accompaniment with every meal.
- Banana Pudding: Save room for this classic dessert — it's as comforting as a hug.
The friendly staff enhances the experience, making every visit memorable. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Paw Paws Catfish House promises a satisfying culinary adventure!
Great Beginnings
Deep Fried Deviled Eggs
Homemade deviled eggs breaded and deep fried served with ranch
Hand breaded Onion Rings
Battered to order served with chipotle ranch
Country Fried Pickle Spears
Crisp kosher pickle spears hand breaded to order served with ranch dressing
Russet Chips and Green Chile Dip
Fresh fried potato chips with a spicy green chile dip
Bastrop Hot Wangs
Chicken stuffed with a jalapeno pepper wrapped in bacon, deep fried, tossed in wing sauce and served with ranch dressing
Fresh Tossed Garden Salad
Mixed greens, carrots, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese and bacon.
Fried Catfish Salad
Fried or Grilled Chicken Salad
Blackened Catfish Filet Salad
Fried or Grilled Shrimp Salad
Bill's Chef Salad
Mixed greens topped with ham, turkey, bacon, sliced avocados, diced tomatoes, and cheddar cheese
Side Salad
Garden Fresh
Hook Line and Sinker
Fried Catfish Basket
4 pieces of hand breaded catfish, fries, hushpuppies and homemade cocktail or tarter sauce
Fried Catfish Platter
6 pieces of hand breaded catfish, fries, pinto beans, slaw, hushpuppies and homemade cocktail or tarter sauce
Fried Shrimp Basket
4 jumbo fried shrimp, fries, hushpuppies and homemade cocktail or tarter sauce
Shrimp Platter
6 pieces of hand breaded shrimp, fries, pinto beans, slaw, hushpuppies and homemade cocktail or tarter sauce
Combo Basket
2 pieces of fried catfish and 2 jumbo fried shrimp, fries, hushpuppies and homemade cocktail or tarter sauce
Paw-Paw's Platter
3 pieces of hand breaded catfish and 3 jumbo fried shrimp, fries, pinto beans, slaw, hushpuppies and homemade cocktail or tarter sauce
Blackened Catfish
Catfish filet seasoned with our house blackened seasoning sauteed in butter and served on a bed of rice , with green beans and homemade cocktail or tarter sauce
Chicken Tender Basket
3 fresh chicken strips hand breaded to order served with fries, gravy and Texas toast
Grilled Chicken Tender Platter
4 pieces of grilled chicken tenders served with fries and green beans
Fried Chicken Tender Platter
4 Fresh chicken strips hand breaded to order served with fries, green beans and gravy
Grilled Chicken Tender Sandwich
Served with fries
Double Decker Club Sandwich
Ham, turkey, bacon, jack and cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo on Texas toast served with fries
Paw-Paw's Po-boy
Your choice of shrimp or catfish on a hoagie roll topped with slaw and our homemade remoulade sauce
Land Ho
Burgers
Big Mouth Burger
Topped with American cheese, bacon, a fried egg and side of garlic mayo and fries
The Texican Burger
Topped with jack cheese, sauteed jalapenos, sliced avocado, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and chipotle mayo and fries.
Bacon Cheese Burger
Crispy bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and onion served with fries.
Main Street Melt
A delicious patty melt smothered with sauteed onions, jack and cheddar cheeses on Texas Toast served with fries
Maw-Maw's Classic Burger
Fresh beef patty served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions and fries
Garden Burger
Veggie patty with a mix of brown rice, rolled oats, mushrooms, onions, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses topped with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and onions.
French Fries
Green beans
Long grain and wild rice
Cole Slaw
Pinto Beans
Hushpuppies
Onion Rings
On the Side
Sweet Endings
Chocolate Chip Brownie Sundae
Served warm drizzled with ice cream and chocolate
Banana Pudding
Full of fresh bananas and vanilla wafers