5 Chain Restaurants With the Best Fried Catfish With Coleslaw
Fried catfish is a Southern staple dish popular in Cajun cuisine but so versatile, it can be adapted to any taste. This rich, meaty flavor of this fish goes perfectly with tangy, creamy, crunchy coleslaw, and luckily plenty of restaurants serve both, either as a combo or with the coleslaw as a side. If you’re craving this seafood classic, these spots have you covered: Here are five chains with the best fried catfish and coleslaw.
Louisiana Charlie’s
The Fried Catfish Basket at Louisiana Charlie’s is made with delicious cornmeal-battered catfish, served with fries and a variety of sides including coleslaw. There’s also a Catfish Poboy on the menu (diners can opt for grilled or fried). “The food was great. I had catfish and shrimp, it was cooked crispy just like I like it. I had green and sweet potatoes they were so flavorful,” one diner shared.
Cracker Barrel
The Fried Catfish plate at Cracker Barrel is a fan-favorite meal, made with two cornmeal-fried U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets served with tartar sauce and hushpuppies. Guests can choose two or three classic sides, including coleslaw, and buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins. Fried catfish is also available on the breakfast menu.
David’s Catfish House
David’s Catfish House diners can enjoy David’s Famous Catfish platter, served with coleslaw, hushpuppies and choice of french fries, cheese grits or turnips. “David’s did not disappoint. The catfish is really good but the slaw was amazing!” one diner shared. “We ate at one in Andalusia on our way to Mobile and ate at a different location on our way home. The service was great at both locations.”
Captain D’s
The Hand-Breaded Catfish at Captain D’s is made with tender hand-breaded catfish fried in a signature southern-style breading and served with your choice of two sides, including coleslaw, and hush puppies. Those who like Southern-style seafood will also love the Fried Oysters. “This one’s for the REAL seafood lovers. Add twelve poppable, delicious Fried Oysters to any meal,” the chain says.
California Fish Grill
California Fish Grill has a beautiful Fried Catfish plate that contains a whopping 51 g of protein. “A favorite in the South, this white fish is mild and flaky, and is great grilled or fried,” the chain says, adding that guests can choose two sides including their proprietary “Kaleslaw”. Other sides include beans, fire roasted street corn, and much more.