Cotton Patch Cafe - Watauga

The service at this restaurant was good, but unfortunately, the food left much to be desired. We ordered fried chicken, garlic crabs, roasted okra, fries, macaroni and cheese, and chicken dumplings. The macaroni was just plain pasta with no sauce, the okra lacked flavor, and the fries were unremarkable. Both the brisket and the shrimp were dishes we agreed we would not want to take home. The only item we truly enjoyed was the fried mushrooms. Our waiter was friendly and courteous, but the food just didn't meet our expectations.

We weren't sure at first how many people in our party as one or two people might or might not have come. When we expressed moving to a bigger table when we thought there were going to be two extra people she said it was out of her section and offered to move the next table onto ours. In the end we didn't really need the extra room as one of the two extras didn't show. The food was great. I got the all you can eat special. They came in a small plate the same as the ones for bread. You got 2 pieces, French fries and jalapeno hush puppies. Then you don't get to have any kind of bottles except salt and pepper. Me and my sister wanted ketchup they gave 2 little packs. When we asked for more the waitress was super nice and brought out more in little containers. Then when asking for more as it's all you can eat you get 1 and fries.

Chicken Fried Steak for National Chicken Fried Steak Day! This mouthwatering Southern comfort dish did not let us down! We opted not to order lunch, and we're so glad we did! The steak was large and fried to crispy perfection. We also enjoyed the Broccoli and Rice Casserole, Sweet Potato Fries, Cheese Potato Soup, and Mac and Cheese. Everything was incredible, and the warm, delicious rolls were a nice touch too!

I never had a bad experience in this place. Today, the lack of personnel caused the waiting for our food very long. But the waitress smiled and the food was amazing. Very good children's meal too! Always clean.

The Garlic Mashed Potatoes were made with skin-on red potatoes, and although I didn't really taste the garlic, I found them to be well-seasoned and delicious. I had asked for the gravy to be served on the side since I wanted to focus on the crispy chicken, but I found the gravy to be quite good when I decided to use it with my chicken or potatoes. I also ordered steamed broccoli as a side, and it was fantastic! It was perfectly cooked and had just the right amount of moisture—delicious! Overall, I left feeling very satisfied with my lunch. I'm only in town for a few more days, but I'd definitely return if I'm back in the area. My daughter recommended the Cotton Patch, and I'm so glad she did!