1. Soul Fish
8.9
4720 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN
Southern Food Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews
The Commercial Appeal: The catfish basket is plentiful, the Cuban "is one of the best sandwiches I’ve had in a while" and the greens had "a nice zing of heat and other good seasonings." Alyce Mantia's review in The CA. Read more.
Trina Leslie: We were seated right away and our server took our drink order immediately. Food was delivered quickly. Entire meal was delicious. Some of the best catfish I've ever eaten.
Marie Blankenship: Parking in the back. Everything is good. If you can catch it, get the ahi tuna burger special. best sellers: catfish basket, burger, sw salad, tacos. Leave room for home made lemon pie!!!
2. Soul Fish
8.8
862 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN
Seafood Restaurant · Cooper Young · 70 tips and reviews
Randal Cooper: While the catfish and sandwiches are all fantastic, if you're on a diet, the blackened chicken caesar salad is calorie-friendly AND delcious.
juli: Awesome fried catfish- AWESOME.
Oriana: The hushpuppies are a breath of fresh air, the Catfish is delicious, the collard greens are breathtaking and the fried okra will give you life. Great soul food spot that welcomes you to the south.
3. Blues City Cafe
8.9
138 Beale St (at 2nd St), Memphis, TN
Bar · Downtown Memphis · 154 tips and reviews
Jens Petersen: The "Best Meal on Beale" is amazing. The ribs are made perfectly and the catfish tastes amazing.
Rebecca Seligstein: Good option for late night food. The best ribs on Beale, but I would go with the chili and tamales. Some of the best in Mem. Also the stuffed mushrooms & catfish are delicious.
Melody Travels: The catfish & tartar sauce are awesome! Perfect southern meal served here
5. Corky's BBQ
8.5
5259 Poplar Ave (inside the 240 loop, near White Station), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · 85 tips and reviews
Kris Kinder: BBQ is good. But the catfish is the best I've ever had.
Christian: Apple BBQ sauce was Great! The dry rub ribs, catfish, Mac & cheese were all great! The banana pudding was a delicious note to end on.
Adam Wynn: Get the ribs and catfish combo (with Mac and cheese). Both items are tops! I like dry rub ribs, and these do not disappoint.
8. Westy's
7.5
346 N Main St, Memphis, TN
American Restaurant · Downtown Memphis · 46 tips and reviews
Michele Glasnovic: Love the catfish.
Jason Oliver Adlington: Ribs, wild rice (any as long as there's cheese and mushroom), catfish, and shrimp alfredo, any of those you will surely love. As long as you order their famous hot fudge pie after...
Todd Albright: Don't let the outside keep you from going in. Food was good. Had the catfish
9. Alcenia's
8.4
317 N Main St, Memphis, TN
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Memphis · 18 tips and reviews
Holly Whitfield: There will be a wait (so don't go when you have a strict time limit) but it's well worth it. Make sure you try the tartar sauce with your fried catfish. Don't leave without ordering bread pudding. Read more.
Adam Burrell: The fried chicken is a religious experience. The meatless spaghetti sauce will make you a believer. Catfish is perfect baked or fried. BJ will make you feel like family. Her hugs and kisses are 💯.
Food Network: Food Network stars Guy Fieri as well as Patrick and Gina Neely enjoyed Southern-style favorites at this Memphis joint. We recommend the Sweet Potato Cobbler. Read more.
14. The Half Shell
7.9
7825 Winchester Rd (Hacks Cross Rd), Memphis, TN
Seafood Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews
Me-Me Crawford: Catfish & fries . & Beer
Unique L: Try the lobster & shrimp bruschetta hot. They’ll probably tell you it’s supposed to be cold, blah blah but ew. I also always get the Mississippi Blackened Catfish Fillet dinner with a potato. Mmm!
Bill Crawford: Consistently good food, best salads in Memphis. Steaks and burgers are also good. Good seafood too.