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The other day I was on a Southwest Jet headed back to Texas
and ran into a friend of mine. As we talked I told him that my wife
and I were going to spend the that Friday night at the Southwind
Bed and Breakfast in Cat Spring, Texas. He told me that if you are
going to be anywhere near Cat Spring on a Friday night that you had to go to
the Cross Roads for the "All You Can Eat Catfish" night and he was
right.
About an hour after we check in with Sunny and John Snyder
at Southwind Clara and I headed to the Cross Roads. It was only about
1/2 mile away so we were there quickly. When we arrived there were
about 4 or 5 pickups sitting in formation in the bar ditch next to the
Cross Roads Tavern. So as not to appear uninitiated in proper pickup parking
we formed up with them.
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Intersection of FM 1094 and FM2429
Cat Spring, Texas
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On Friday Nights there is always a crowd
Cat Spring, Texas
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Even though we were early this was in the middle of November so it was
already dark as we made our way down the dark road toward the lights of
"Cross Roads". We made it passed the gas pumps into the
front door, passed the bar and into the dinning room. Before
going into the dining room we stopped at the cash register to pay or flat
fee for the all you can eat dinner.
The small dining room reminded me of a small fellowship hall in a country
church with eight foot folding tables being used both as serving tables and
dining tables. The meal is served "Buffet Style" or as we
call it, help your self and if you don't get enough it's your on
fault. The fish is piled high in aluminum trays with all the other
thing you need arranged around it, fries, hush puppies, tartar
sauce and ice tea, plain and sweetened. At the end of the line are
packs of plastic eating utensils complete with a napkin, salt pepper and a package
of sugar. I recommend you get at least two packs, my fork always
breaks.
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This not a place for a quiet intimate dinner for two because chances are
your going to be sharing your meal and table with another family or
group. This is not a bad thing, unless you want to be alone.
There are plenty of opportunities to meet everybody.
Didn't get enough fish or need just a couple more hush puppies to top
off the meal? Just get up and get some more. If you happened
to be stuck at the back of the table and can't get out? Ask one of
your nice dinner companions you just met if he'll go get you a few hush
puppies when he gets up to get his second helping.
How was a the meal? It was good. Arriving early some of the
fish was not as hot as I might have liked it because they were cooking a
lot for the crowd to yet to come. The second helping was good and
hot.
Heading out the door it was standing room only in the bar and the
pickup's were arriving and the people were pouring in. Another
Friday night at the Cross Roads.
Texas
Bob
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Cross Roads Tavern Update:
November 11, 2005
We went back to the Cross Road Tavern for their great
Friday night fish fry. Every thing was the same including the price,
$8.00. There was a big crowd. I may not have noticed it before
but they have a place for outdoor dining, and it was full.
There were folks standing in line when we left. In
the Tavern area all were having a good time. It kind reminded me of
a rural Texas version of "Cheers".
The Cross Roads Tavern
Cat Spring, Texas
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Directions:
From Sealy, Texas take FM 1094 to the north west toward Cat Spring, Texas approximately
12 miles. You can't miss it.
Cost:
The fish fry is about $8. They will grill you a hamburger if your kids
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