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Big Daddy's Swamp Shack

Big Daddy's Swamp Shack Big Daddy's Swamp Shack is a Cajun & Creole, seafood restaurant located on FM 1488 Road. They also operate as a food stall and food stand, offering crawfish, shrimp, snow crab, dungeness crab, and andouille sausage links with corn and potatoes. The restaurant boasts a full bar with live music entertainment. Indoor and outdoor dining options are available.

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03/30/2024

We plan on opening the weekend of the 13th and 14th. Looking forward to seeing familiar faces and a bunch of new ones!!!

Unfortunately and sadly, this weekend has been canceled, due to unforseen circumstances. Big Daddy's Swamp Shack plans o...
03/29/2024

Unfortunately and sadly, this weekend has been canceled, due to unforseen circumstances. Big Daddy's Swamp Shack plans on re-opening April 13 & 14th. Sorry for the delay, but we are still excited to see you all again, soon!!!

01/23/2024

This year will show who saved money and who blew it!
I see many businesses closing in the near future 😢

Louisiana State University Agg Department report on 2024 crawfish season:

Here are a few
thoughts and observations based on what I’ve seen to date (early January).

The drought and heat during the summer and fall caused very high mortality of the carryover crawfish and brood stock. Those are the crawfish that the farmers should be catching in December, January, and February. I don’t see the catch picking anytime soon, especially considering the freezing temperatures expected thru January. Some farmers still have not put out traps mainly because test traps show no sign of crawfish.

I’ve dip netted in quite a few ponds and have found very few juvenile crawfish. The ones I do see were likely released from their mother’s tail since the big rain event the region had on December 1, 2023. Given the cold water temperature in January, their growth will be slow and not reach harvest size until late March or April. But even when these crawfish are big enough to catch, there is not a large population of them. The catch may pick up for a short while in April and May but will not be sustainable for the entire spring. The spring crop will be a fraction of what is normally caught.

In addition to the extremely short supply of crawfish, farmers are also seeing their production costs significantly increase. Pumping costs for flooding and maintaining a flood have tripled and, in some cases, quadrupled. Combined with the rise in labor cost, bait, and supplies, this will be a very expensive crop to produce.

Even with record high prices, I’m afraid many farmers will not cover their production costs of pumping, labor, bait, fuel and indirect costs for this season.

As mentioned in the LSU Drought Impact Report that came out right after Thanksgiving, there were over 45,000 acres that could not flood up due to a lack of water or canal water being too salty. Another 45,000+ acres, though flooded, will not produce any crawfish. The remaining balance will see a significant reduction in total catch. These were the predictions in November. From what I’ve seen since then, the situation is even worse now.

I realize I am painting a pretty dismal picture of the 2024 crawfish crop. But this is what I’m seeing.

Another issue is that farmers will have to stock their fields in May and June to prepare for next year. I am concerned that brood stock will be hard to come by and will be expensive. It will probably result in less acres being harvested in the 2025 season.

Mark Shirley
Crawfish Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Specialist
LSU AgCenter and LA Sea Grant

In summary this will not only affect farmers but also everyone involved in the crawfish industry. If you are able, please support your local farmers, docks, and boiling houses as this will be a really tough year for everyone involved.

Never forget.
09/12/2023

Never forget.

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09/09/2023

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08/20/2023

CLOSED UNTIL NEXT SEASON.

Big Daddy's Swamp Shack unfortunately will be closed this weekend. We apologize for the inconvenience.
05/20/2023

Big Daddy's Swamp Shack unfortunately will be closed this weekend. We apologize for the inconvenience.

05/18/2023

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Address

29460 FM 1488 Road
Waller, TX
77484

To get to the food stall and food stand located on FM 1488 Road in Waller via public transport, you can take the local bus and get off at the nearest stop. From there, it's just a short walk to the location.

For those driving, take FM 1488 Road and follow it until you see the food stall and food stand on your right.

As for the cajun & creole restaurant and seafood restaurant on FM 1488 Road in Waller, you can get there via public transport by taking a bus or train to the nearest station and then taking a taxi or rideshare service to the location.

If you're driving, take FM 1488 Road until you see the restaurant on your left or right side depending on which direction you are coming from. Parking is available nearby either street parking or parking lot adjacent to the restaurant.

Opening Hours

Saturday 12pm - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 7pm

Telephone

+1 281-903-6579

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Big Daddy's Swamp Shack is a must-visit for anyone looking for delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine. Located on Fm 1488 Road, this food stall and seafood restaurant offers a wide variety of mouth-watering dishes that are sure to satisfy any craving. The full bar and live music add to the lively atmosphere, making it the perfect spot for a night out with friends or family.

Their specialty, Cajun Crawfish & Seafood, is simply amazing. Whether you're in the mood for crawfish, shrimp, or crab, Big Daddy's Swamp Shack has got you covered. Andouille sausage links, corn, potatoes and other fixings complete the meal perfectly. The indoor and outdoor seating options make it easy to enjoy your meal no matter what the weather is like.

The Texas Thunder offers a full menu with plenty of options to choose from including burgers, salads and wraps. Their full bar serves up cold beer as well as cocktails and wine. And if that wasn't enough to entice you, they also have live music to keep you entertained while you dine.

Although they occasionally close for events or holidays, Big Daddy's Swamp Shack is definitely worth checking out when they're open. So head on over to Fm 1488 Road and experience the delicious flavors of Cajun cuisine at Big Daddy's Swamp Shack!

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