There’s not a lot going on in the small town of Waurika, Oklahoma. It sits close to the Texas border in southern Oklahoma, about 50 miles west of Ardmore. Even though the town doesn’t have a big tourism draw, people do travel from all over the state to eat the fried catfish at Bill’s Fish House in town. This hidden dining gem is located off the beaten path and has been a longtime staple in the local community.

Bill's Fish House is located at 3545 US Hwy 79 in Waurika. There's not much going on in the area, so you'll have to travel off the beaten path to find it.
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They opened in 1962 and have a long-standing reputation with the local community. If you're looking for amazing fried catfish in the area, all the locals will tell you to go to Bill's Fish House.
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The menu is simple: catfish, shrimp, or chicken baskets.
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The food is all homemade and fried to perfection. The fried catfish is coated with seasonal cornmeal and served with homemade tartar sauce.
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They serve baskets for dinner and along with your main dish you get complimentary hush puppies, lemons, pickles, and onions.
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You'll also find fried onion rings and French fries and they are just as good as they look.
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The complimentary hush puppies are almost a meal in themselves and are just as divine as everything else on the menu. The next time you're in the area, enjoy a delicious meal at this casual, family-friendly eatery...tell them Only In Oklahoma sent you!
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Follow along on Bill’s Fish House Facebook page or visit their website to learn more.

If you’re heading in the direction of Ardmore and want something fun to do, check out Magnetic Hill in Springer. There’s an ordinary hill with a strange phenomenon. If you put your vehicle in neutral at the bottom of the hill, it will suddenly appear to defy gravity as it rolls backward, uphill.

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