Can anyone recommend a good catfish joint? When I lived in Florence I used to go to Newbern's a lot but now I live in Tuscumbia and would like to find a good place on this side of the river.
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Swamp jphns is your best bet.
Shoney's has a good Seafood Buffet on Friday & Saturday nights. Their Catfish is excellent.
Southland is a decent catfish plate...however, the best in my mind is S&R Catfish in Moulton out on 157 on right as you enter into the business district.
The Old Rocking Chair Restaurant and Country Store, HWY 72, West of Tuscumbia. Two large catfish filet for $8.99, all you can eat catfish (whole or filet) $10.99. You might find some cheaper but none better...USA grown, not imported.
This really isnt a place thats open every day but once a month, on the second saturday we always go to the walnut grove fire department fish fry. We think that is the best place for catfish, even if it is available only once a month. No fish fry this month tho.
Catfish Haven, hwy 43, Russellville
Lock, Stock and Barrel on Friday and Saturdays. All you can eat I think both days. Fish is great and puppies are to die for. I should know I eat there alot! Their food is always fresh and always something good as a special. Go early on Fridays as they have entertainment and it gets busy later on. Haven't been there on a Saturday. I think it could be some of the best in the area.
I have to agree with Trader on his choice. For this area that is the best unless you want to drive to Savannah and eat at the Catfish Hotel.
Walton's restraunt on hwy. 101 south of Elgin.
The answer to this question is relative to how one likes their fish:
Thick and meaty. Who likes it like this? Anyone? I don't really care for it this way, but if you do, Swamp Johns is probably the best. Their fillet's are a little thick for my liking. Whole fish is fine though.
Thin and crispy. This is how I prefer it, and I like mine from Newberns. The food is great, but THE ATMOSPHERE IS TERRIBLE. I cannot stress this enough. It feels like a nursing home cafeteria in there. But, food always comes out hot and quick. Hard to beat.
Blackened fillets. I love me some blackened catfish, but can't find anywhere around here who can do it much justice. I've even tried the swanky Crocodile Ed's and it was just okay. High price + small portion = suck squared.
Where can I get some real blackened catfish? Half the places around here just sprinkle some Tony Chachere's (or some other generic cajun spice) on it, and cook it in a pan. This aint cuttin it.
Somebody tell me where? pretty pleez
Thick and meaty. Who likes it like this? Anyone? I don't really care for it this way, but if you do, Swamp Johns is probably the best. Their fillet's are a little thick for my liking. Whole fish is fine though.
Thin and crispy. This is how I prefer it, and I like mine from Newberns. The food is great, but THE ATMOSPHERE IS TERRIBLE. I cannot stress this enough. It feels like a nursing home cafeteria in there. But, food always comes out hot and quick. Hard to beat.
Blackened fillets. I love me some blackened catfish, but can't find anywhere around here who can do it much justice. I've even tried the swanky Crocodile Ed's and it was just okay. High price + small portion = suck squared.
Where can I get some real blackened catfish? Half the places around here just sprinkle some Tony Chachere's (or some other generic cajun spice) on it, and cook it in a pan. This aint cuttin it.
Somebody tell me where? pretty pleez
Maynard, Preston's in Lexington has some good blackened catfish. It also is at the Home style restaurant in Petersville. They also have a good blackened catfish at Miss. Annie's.
Thanks for the info Gus.
I used to frequent Homeside(style) very often, as it is less than a mile from my home. Went there 3 or 4 days a week for lunch for a while. They were great at first, but had a noticeable decline in quality after their first few months of operation. Admittedly, I have not been there in over a year. I will have to get backgive their blackened cat another try.
I dont make it through Lexington all that often, but next time I do, i will stop in at Preston's.
And I have no doubt at all that Miss Annies can do it up right. For some reason I always think of them as a steak and ribs kind of place. And I am embarrass to say that I have only ventured there once since they re-opened. But now I have a reason to make a special trip.
Now some of ya'll are probably not gonna believe this, but some of the best blackened catfish I ever had was at the old Frosty King on Church Rd. It could still be pretty hit or miss there too though. I guess it depended on what cook was working that night. The last time that place changed management/ownership, that place went to hell in a turdbasket FAST. It was terrible.
I used to frequent Homeside(style) very often, as it is less than a mile from my home. Went there 3 or 4 days a week for lunch for a while. They were great at first, but had a noticeable decline in quality after their first few months of operation. Admittedly, I have not been there in over a year. I will have to get backgive their blackened cat another try.
I dont make it through Lexington all that often, but next time I do, i will stop in at Preston's.
And I have no doubt at all that Miss Annies can do it up right. For some reason I always think of them as a steak and ribs kind of place. And I am embarrass to say that I have only ventured there once since they re-opened. But now I have a reason to make a special trip.
Now some of ya'll are probably not gonna believe this, but some of the best blackened catfish I ever had was at the old Frosty King on Church Rd. It could still be pretty hit or miss there too though. I guess it depended on what cook was working that night. The last time that place changed management/ownership, that place went to hell in a turdbasket FAST. It was terrible.
The building on Church road has reopened as Shirley's. I understand it is owned by the same people who own the St. Florian grill?
I have eaten there two times and have had good luck with the plate lunch.
I have eaten there two times and have had good luck with the plate lunch.
Hagy's Catfish Hotel just past Shiloh battleground, turn by the billboard!
Waltons in Elgin is my pick. ate there friday night, had the large whole catfish, which is 8.99 and that includes hushpuppies and two sides. the hushpuppies alone are enough of a reason to go there. its always been good. and their fish is also american farm raised.