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Granny's Family Restaurant

4.4 (551 reviews)
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fried shrimp

Recommended multiple times as part of the seafood buffet and described as amazing and always perfect.

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frog legs

Frequently praised on the weekend seafood buffet for being amazing and always perfect.

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fish

Called very good by a repeat visitor, with the tartar sauce also singled out as a favorite.

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green beans

Specifically highlighted as the best the reviewer has ever had.

5

black-eyed peas

Praised as excellent and not salty at all.

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chicken and spaghetti

Mentioned as a personal favorite and noted as a dish not available at another location.

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bread pudding with ice cream

Recommended as a dessert the reviewer really enjoys, with ice cream on top.

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peac cobbler

Described as fantastic by a diner who also praised the seafood buffet.

Location details

1713 E Madison Ave, Bastrop, Louisiana, 71220, US

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Hours

Monday 10:30 AM to 2 PM
Tuesday 10:30 AM to 2 PM
Wednesday 10:30 AM to 2 PM
Thursday 10:30 AM to 3 PM
Friday 10:30 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Sunday 10:30 AM to 3 PM

About Granny's Family Restaurant

Granny's Family Restaurant is a family restaurant in Bastrop, Louisiana that serves Southern comfort food with buffet-style dining. Reviewers consistently praise the large buffet selection, especially the weekend seafood buffet, along with fried frog legs, boiled shrimp, chicken and spaghetti, and bread pudding. The restaurant is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with friendly service and a price range of $10 to $20. It offers dine-in and takeout, and is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining.

Amenities & services

Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • All you can eat
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Private dining room
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Usually plenty of parking

Frequently asked questions

What is Granny's Family Restaurant known for?

It is best known for its buffet, especially the all-you-can-eat weekend seafood buffet in Bastrop, Louisiana. Reviewers repeatedly mention fried shrimp, frog legs, boiled shrimp, and Southern comfort food as the main draw, and several call out the price as a strong value for the amount of food offered.

What dishes are most recommended at Granny's Family Restaurant?

The most frequently praised items are the fried frog legs, boiled shrimp, chicken and spaghetti, fried chicken, and bread pudding with ice cream. Reviewers also mention the fish with tartar sauce, pork chops, green beans, black-eyed peas, and cabbage as standouts on the buffet.

What is the atmosphere like at Granny's Family Restaurant?

The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with a family-style buffet setup. Reviews say it works well for families, groups, and solo diners, and the service is often described as friendly, quick, and attentive without being overbearing.

Is Granny's Family Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?

Yes, reviewers often describe it as reasonably priced or a great price for a seafood buffet, and the listed price range is $10 to $20. That value is tied to the buffet format and the variety of Southern dishes, including seafood items like fried shrimp and frog legs.

When is the best time to visit Granny's Family Restaurant for seafood?

The seafood buffet is specifically praised on weekends, with reviewers calling it awesome and noting that fried shrimp and frog legs are especially good then. Lunch is another popular time to go, and some guests mention stopping in while passing through Bastrop for a midday meal.

Is parking available at Granny's Family Restaurant?

Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.

Is Granny's Family Restaurant kid-friendly?

Yes, Granny's Family Restaurant is good for kids.

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