Gumlog Bar B Que & Fish Lodge

It's standard fare for the area. My boyfriend's family has a sentimental attachment to it, so I went along. They all had catfish which I imagine if you like catfish was quite good. They all enjoyed it. I had a pork plate and I was less pleased with my food. The stew is blended into a slurry. I'm used to a chunkier version with recognizable meat and veggies. The pork was a little dry and the sauce didn't really impress. It was just okay overall and prices are kinda high for the quality of the food.

Serves BBQ, fried seafood, and hush puppies...what more could you want? The breading on the fried flounder and butterflied shrimp is wonderful. Not greasy but crisp. I don't even care for hush puppies, but I tried them; the outside was crisp and the inside softer and slightly sweet. The waitress was very efficient and quickly brought anything extra we needed. This is a restaurant with a strong community presence, and I can see why!

I don’t get the hype over this place. Don’t get me wrong, the people are wonderful. They’re so sweet and accommodating. The place is always packed. The atmosphere is nice. It’s clean. Easy parking. Fast service. But, the food is just mediocre. We eat here a lot during the summer. Our lake house is just a few minutes from here, so it’s convenient. But, I have never really loved anything I’ve ever eaten. Not bad. Just nothing to write home about.