Clawdaddy’s Mkt Updates Fans on Restaurant Reconstruction

We're not exactly overrun with Cajun food places in Deep East Texas. We have a few, yes, but there's not a ton of them. So, when one of them is out of commission - like we're currently experiencing - it's that that much more noticeable. However, that one that I'm referring to is on the mend, and it's looking like it won't be too much longer before they're back in business.

Progress Continues on Rebuild of Clawdaddy's MKT in Nacogdoches

If you're not familiar with Clawdaddy's Mkt, the restaurant is located at 3322 Center Road in Nacogdoches. Back in July, there was a fire that completely gutted the building, and they've been renovating it ever since. Well, according to a post on Facebook, they're planning on having it open at the very end of the year, or the very beginning of 2027.

Take a look at the post from Clawdaddy's Mkt Facebook page that I'm referring to:

I mean, considering that Clawdaddy's has been named the Best of Nac for Cajun food for 2025 and 2026, I don't think that anyone is really surprised that they didn't just lay down and give up after the fire.

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Yes, this has been a setback, obviously. However, they are on the track to finishing out their rebuild and reopening. And it looks like it should be right on time for crawfish boils! You guys know me. Around this time each year, I start counting down the days until we can break out the boilers and Cajun seasoning. You might even remember a post from last year about crawfish season getting near.

Well, with the estimated completion date of January for Clawdaddy's - which is the very beginning of crawfish season, by the way - it might be time to celebrate! Laissez les bons temps rouler!