Punkin's Bar-B-Que & Catfish

Pauls Valley, OK · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Pauls Valley
#5
of 28 restaurants
City Percentile
70%
rating percentile
Address
Punkin's Bar-B-Que & Catfish, 1911 W Grant Ave, Pauls Valley, OK 73075
Phone
(405) 238-2320
Website
www.punkinsbbq.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Punkin's Bar-B-Que & Catfish is a restaurant located in Pauls Valley, OK. It is one of 28 restaurants listed in Pauls Valley. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Pauls Valley city average of 4.1 stars. It ranks #5 among Pauls Valley restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Punkin's Bar-B-Que & Catfish

Family friendly restaurant serving bar-b-que, catfish, and steaks. Our bbq is smoked daily in our pit. Catfish is always fresh. The steaks are cut in house to the size you want. We serve homemade pies and cobblers. Multiple TVs in the building so you... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday11 AM–8 PM
Wednesday11 AM–8 PM
Thursday11 AM–8 PM
Friday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 tlj86a · Jan 2026

I do not usually post food reviews. I do not usually leave food if I pay for it. Pulled pork was tough, dry, and bland. I also usually do not add bbq sauce unless I am trying to cover up poor quality to just get through the meal. Yet it had grease pouring out of the paper boat it was served in. I might have had worse pork somewhere but not in the past 10 years. Rancid tasting bread. Not sure how that happens. Homemade chips were alright until I got to the soggy ones in the pork grease. The mustard potato salad was the only redeeming part. Old school and reminiscent of using yesterday's mashed and baked potatoes. Really nicely flavored diner vibe to it and the only part of the meal that got finished.

★★★★★ 5.0 Chris Pauley · Feb 2026

The catfish was great.. wish I could catch them that big! Service was outstanding and everything I could hope for in a quick lunch while passing through. Friendly little place that was quite with a wide menu offering. Worth the visit!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Jake Farmer · Mar 2026

Just ate here for the first time for my Bday. Had the bbq and fish combo. I’m not a fan of fish fried with corn meal but it was really good. The ribs were cooked perfectly. The only thing that wasn’t great was the fried zucchini just because of the breading. Highly suggest the carrot cake! The waitress was very good and attentive as well. Will be going back for sure.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jonathan Hanson · Nov 2025

Awesome BBQ. Ribs, brisket and ham were great. Chicken Fried Chicken was great as well. Free Pickle bar!! Just as good as I remember as a kid.

★★★★★ 5.0 Tom Wiley · Jan 2026

Small town friendliness meets hometown goodness. Want fresh food that’s reasonably priced, served by friendly waitresses? Head to Punkins and try a regular, senior or child portion. You won’t be disappointed! We have been going for years and never had anything that wasn’t delicious. Smoked brisket, fried chicken sandwich, stuffed baked potato and Rex chicken are family favorites. Don’t forget to pick up a dessert on your way out. Cakes, pies, cobblers, all packaged to take home and enjoy when you have room in your tummy.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Curbside Pickup ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Sports ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom

Services

Barbecue restaurant

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