Open 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Daily
(936) 646-3425
14597 US-190, Onalaska, TX 77360




Inside Jerry's Restaurant in Onalaska, Texas — warm dining room with Southern charm
Since 1967

Our Story

A Texas Family Table, Going on Six Decades

The Smith family opened Jerry's Restaurant at its current location on US-190 in 1967, and the family still owns and runs it today. What started as a simple roadside diner for locals and lake visitors has grown into one of the most beloved spots in Polk County — while keeping every recipe exactly as it was.

Every roll is baked fresh. Every pie comes out of the kitchen made from scratch. The catfish is hand-breaded and the chicken fried steak is pounded, breaded, and cooked to order. That hasn't changed in 57 years, and it's not about to.

Women-Owned Family-Run Since 1967 Dine-In & Takeout Wheelchair Accessible Kid-Friendly Free Parking




What We're Known For

House Specialties

Every dish that makes locals drive from Livingston — and tourists plan their whole trip around.

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Famous Chicken Fried Steak

Hand-breaded, golden-crispy, and smothered in white country gravy. The reason people keep coming back.

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All-You-Can-Eat Catfish

Every Friday night, fresh catfish fillets fried to perfection. The best deal on Lake Livingston.

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Homemade Yeast Rolls

Warm, pillowy rolls baked fresh daily. Regulars say they're worth the trip alone.

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Scratch-Made Pies

Buttermilk, lemon meringue, chocolate, coconut, apple, key lime — baked fresh every morning.

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Homemade Onion Rings

Cut thick, battered in-house, and fried crisp. One of the most-ordered starters on the menu.

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Jerry's Grilled Sourdough Burger

Topped with grilled mushrooms and onions on sourdough. A fan favorite for over 25 years.

What's on the Table

All dishes prepared in-house with quality ingredients. Prices subject to change — call ahead to confirm.

Jerry's Sampler Platter

Egg rolls, cheddar poppers, cheese sticks & onion straws

$14.95

The Texas Teaser

Wings, boudin balls & onion straws

$12.95

Famous Homemade Onion Rings

Regular / Large

$7.95 / $10.95

Fried Green Tomatoes

A guest favorite — crispy and full of flavor

$8.95

Buffalo Wings

Regular / Large

$7.95 / $9.95

Boudin Balls

Housemade Louisiana-style

$7.95

Blooming Onion

Whole onion, fried crisp

$10.95

Fried Pickles

$7.95

Cheese Sticks

Regular / Large

$5.95 / $7.95

Southwest Egg Rolls

$7.95

Fried Mushrooms

$7.95

Homemade Soup

Ask server for daily selection — Cup / Bowl

$4.95 / $6.95

Garden Salad

Lettuce and tomatoes

$4.95

House Salad

Lettuce, tomatoes, cheese & purple onions

$7.95

Jerry's Special Chef Salad

Turkey, ham, cheddar cheese, tomato & boiled egg

$12.95

Grilled Chicken Breast Salad

Grilled chicken, cheddar, purple onion, tomato & boiled egg

$14.95

Chicken Fried Steak Salad

CFS, cheddar, tomato & boiled egg

$14.95

Shrimp Salad

Grilled or fried shrimp

$14.95

Ribeye Steak Sandwich

On a bun or as a po'boy, served with fries

$20.95

Po'boy Sandwich

Catfish, shrimp, or chicken tenders — with fries

$12.95

Philly Steak Sandwich

Served with fries

$14.95

Grilled Bacon Chicken Melt

Grilled chicken, bacon, grilled onions & Swiss on rye. With fries.

$14.95

Club Sandwich

Turkey, ham, bacon & cheese

$12.95

Open-Faced CFS Sandwich

Served with fries

$15.95

BLT

Bacon, lettuce & tomato on Texas toast

$8.95

Chicken Fried Chicken Sandwich

Served with fries

$14.95

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Served with fries

$14.95

Ham or Turkey Sandwich

$8.95

Jumbo Hamburger

Served with chips — Regular or with Cheese

$11.95 / $13.95

Patty Melt

Served with chips

$12.95

Jerry's Grilled Sourdough Burger

Grilled mushrooms & onions. With fries.

$14.95

Avocado Bacon Swiss Burger

Served with fries

$14.95

Jerry's Deluxe Seafood Platter

Shrimp, catfish, frog legs & stuffed crab

$25.95

Fresh Catfish Fillets

Regular / Large

$12.95 / $16.95

Grilled Cajun Catfish

Regular / Large

$12.95 / $16.95

Catfish Fillets & Fried Jumbo Shrimp

$16.95

Fried Jumbo Shrimp

Regular / Large

$14.95 / $16.95

Fried Crawfish Tails & Shrimp

$18.95

Fried Oysters

$20.95

Stuffed Deviled Crab

$13.95

Frog Legs

$15.95

A La Carte Boiled Shrimp

$19.95

Famous Hand-Breaded Chicken Fried Steak

Regular / Large — smothered in white country gravy

$16.95 / $21.95

Hamburger Steak

$16.95

Grilled or Fried Pork Chop

$16.95

16 oz New York Strip

Charbroiled to order

$23.95

House-Cut Ribeye

Regular / Jerry's Cut

$25.95 / $29.95

Steak & Shrimp

$29.95

Add Sautéed Mushrooms

+$2.00

Add Three Jumbo Shrimp

Fried or grilled

+$5.95

Jerry's Chicken Tenders

$14.95

Chicken Fried Chicken Breast

$14.95

Chicken Livers

$12.95

Grilled Chicken Breast

$14.95

Fries

Regular, waffle, savory, or sweet potato

$3.50

Mashed Potatoes

$3.50

Loaded Baked Potato

$6.95

Green Beans

$3.50

Coleslaw

$3.50

Fried Okra

$3.50

Fried Zucchini

$3.50

Fried Green Tomatoes (Side)

$3.50

Kids & Seniors: Catfish with fries, popcorn shrimp, or popcorn chicken — $8.95. Grilled cheese with chips — $6.50.

Buttermilk Pie

Slice / Whole

$4.95 / $35

Chocolate Meringue Pie

Slice / Whole

$4.95 / $35

Coconut Meringue Pie

Slice / Whole

$4.95 / $35

Lemon Meringue Pie

Slice / Whole

$4.95 / $35

Apple Pie

Slice / Whole

$4.95 / $35

Key Lime Pie

Slice / Whole

$4.95 / $35

Lemon Icebox Pie

Slice / Whole

$4.95 / $35

Cherry Icebox Pie

Slice / Whole

$4.95 / $35

German Chocolate Pie

Slice / Whole

$4.95 / $35

Turtle Cheesecake

$6.95

Carrot Cake

$6.95

Chocolate Eruption Cheesecake

$6.95

Whole pies available for pre-order. Call (936) 646-3425 to order a whole pie for your gathering.

🐟 All-You-Can-Eat Catfish — Every Friday Night

Fresh catfish fillets, fried to a golden crisp. The most popular tradition on Lake Livingston. Bring the family — we'll keep bringing the fish.

Reserve Your Table — (936) 646-3425

Plan Your Visit

Hours & Location

Monday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

🐟 All-You-Can-Eat Catfish every Friday evening!

Address

14597 US-190
Onalaska, TX 77360

Reservations

Accepted — call ahead for groups

Getting Here

On US-190 West, near Lake Livingston. Free parking lot on site.

What Our Guests Say

Guest Reviews

★★★★★

"I had a Chicken Fried Steak that was probably the most tender I have ever had — the breading was just perfect. The restaurant was clean and the staff incredibly friendly."

Susan S. — Google Review
★★★★★

"We stumbled upon this restaurant just driving through town, but we plan on making it a regular stop despite being about an hour from home. Everything was homemade — you could taste the difference."

Lake Livingston Visitor — Quest
★★★★★

"Meatloaf on Mondays with black-eyed peas and cornbread. The price is very fair for the amount of food you get. One of the huge plusses: everything is homemade, including the huge rolls and biscuits."

Wiley H. — Menupix
★★★★★

"Visiting Lake Livingston from South Louisiana and our friends brought us here. The homemade bread rolls are phenomenal, portions are generous, and the service was great."

Louisiana Visitor — Quest
★★★★★

"The catfish po'boy was incredibly fresh. We also enjoyed warm biscuits with white country gravy — amazing. My husband's chicken fried steak was excellent and the pies travel perfectly."

Family Diner — Quest
★★★★★

"We go here every time we're near Livingston. All the staff smiles and clearly enjoys their work. Wait can be long on weekends — but it is absolutely worth it every single time."

Regular Guest — Quest