Punkin's Bar-B-Que & Catfish

Very quick and tasty brisket. The chips were very tasty as well. Nice hometown feel

Wound up at Punkin's while waiting to have a bed liner installed at a nearby dealership.Wow! Punkin's Catfish and BBQ is amazing.The food is excellent and the service is top notch. It's a quaint little roadside restaurant that feels very down home.If we are ever back in Paul's Valley, we will most definitely stop in.

We had driven by this place so many times and it always has a parking lot full of cars. Finally had to opportunity to stop by for dinner. We ordered the pork chops and a ribeye. Very generous portions! We both took home leftovers in a box. The atmosphere has neighborly small town vibe in that everyone is super friendly. The staff were super attentive and overall we enjoyed our dining experience very much. We want to go back soon to try the amazing looming desserts at the checkout pie fridge. They are packaged to go but we weren't going straight home. If you're looking for a relaxed dining experience this place with check all the boxes.

Have eaten here several times (including today) since my first review. This place is incredibly consistent with good food and great service. The catfish filets are some of the best I've ever eaten. The BBQ is spot on. And during my last visit I happened to hit them when the NY Strip was the daily special and it was great, too. They've also got a pickle bar with different types of pickles, onions, etc. This is definitely a destination restaurant if you're just passing through and if your in Pauls Valley already you have to try it. Absolutely terrific.

On our way from Texas to the River wind casino to see Jim Gaffigan show. We want some good eats on the road, not friggin MacDonalds, Chilis or Applebees. We saw a billboard for Punkins Barbecue. I almost dismissed it right off because that's not a name for a smokehouse, I would associate with good barbecue. The sign said catfish too. What the hell? No way! So we consulted our Yelpapedia. We read some rave reviews and decided to try it. Barbecue, burgers, and catfish?I didn't think it could be done, but by God they did it! This place is legit! The sliced brisket sandwich was awesome and So was the catfish and shrimp dinner. I hear the burgers are great too. Now for the 5 star bonus prize. They have this 6 layer chacco lotta, chocolate cake that is superb!You will regret it if you don't order a slice to go home with you! Don't pass the exit to Punkins!This place is a winner!

Fine food with an attentive staff. The catfish was surprisingly seasoned and cooked well.

Had a good burger but their fresh warm pork skins are really good. Will be back , to try something else.

My boyfriend and I stopped here after making it to our hotel. We walked in and we're greeted and told we could choose our seating. The place opened at 10 am and we walked in 15 min after opening and the place was filling up quickly. Our waitress got our drink and appetizer order shortly after sitting down. We both got iced tea and we decided on valley fries, which came out fairly quickly. We were both craving catfish. I ordered the 2 piece catfish dinner that comes with hush puppies and your choice of potato and a side, I chose a baked potato and Mac & cheese. My boyfriend ordered the 4 piece catfish dinner with tator tots and onion rings. While we were enjoying our valley fries the waitress brought out our meals. My favorite part was the catfish, it was clearly freshly made, hot and crisp with he perfect amount of breading, tarter sauce paired well, the Mac & cheese was good but nothing super special, and the baked potato was good (comes with sour cream and butter on the side), only thing I wasn't to fond of was the hush puppies. My boyfriend loved the catfish as well, his onion rings were hot and crispy, tator tots had a tasty seasoning on them, he also wasn't a fan of the hush puppies. All in all it was good food just nothing exciting and the food was a little overpriced in my opinion. But I would eat here if I ever stopped in the town.

Saw the billboard heading south on I 35. When I got there, the parking lot was full so I knew the place had to be good. I had catfish, loaded baked potato, coleslaw, and their complementary pickle bar. The quality of the food was excellent. The atmosphere was friendly and homey. And the place has positive sayings posted at the tables and on the wall to create an uplifting atmosphere. I definitely recommend the place and plan on stopping again when I travel through this area.

This is the most amazing place. The food was more than excellent, the service was impressive and just a sweet sweet spirit.