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5 Seafood Chains With the Best Catfish and Hush Puppies, According to Diners

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Diners share top restaurant picks for fried catfish and hush puppies.

Catfish and hush puppies are a classic Southern meal, served up at restaurants and soul food spots alike. The catfish is usually breaded in cornmeal and deep-fried to a perfect golden hue, an ideal pairing with savory, delicious hush puppies and other tasty sides. Whether at a classic fish fry or a no-frills restaurant, customers can’t get enough of this seafood treat. If you’re in the mood for fresh, made-from-scratch fish and sides, here are five chains where diners love the catfish and hush puppies.

Eat My Catfish

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Eat My Catfish is one of the best chains for perfectly fried catfish and hush puppies. “I had the catfish and chicken combo, with extra hush puppies. Everything was fantastic,” one happy diner shared. “I’ve never had a bad experience here. If you’ve never tried their chicken tenders, give em a shot! They’re my favorite in town, and it’s not even a chicken restaurant.”

David’s Catfish House

David’s Catfish House

Diners at David’s Catfish House can enjoy platters of crispy, delicious catfish with fresh hush puppies on the side. “The Cole slaw and hush puppies are the best I’ve had anywhere, and the Catfish is perfectly cooked,” one customer shared.

Captain D’s

Captain D’s

Captain D’s is one of the most popular chain restaurants for guests to feast on fried catfish and hush puppies. “From fish and chicken with 2 sides, fish prepared blackened, battered, and fried. Hush puppies are pretty big with a crispy outer crust with a fluffy inside,” one fan said.

Flying Fish

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Diners at Flying Fish love the fried catfish platters with hush puppies on the side. “I finally tried Flying Fish today and ordered the four-piece catfish with hush puppies and fries, and omg it was absolutely delicious,” one happy fan said. “The fish had great flavor and was fried really well. My personal preference is an extra hard fry, but even without that super crunchy fry I usually like, it was still cooked perfectly and tasted amazing.”

JJ Fish & Chicken

JJ Fish & Chicken

JJ Fish & Chicken diners can enjoy the Catfish Fillet dinner with a side of hush puppies and other classic sides. “I tried this place for the first time. The food was great! I got a 2 piece catfish filet and jumbo shrimp combo for $20.10. It was fresh, hot and flavorful,” one diner said.

Ferozan Mast
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