Simply Soulful Cafe & Espresso is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in Seattle.

1. Simply Soulful Cafe & Espresso

8.3
2909B E Madison St, Seattle, WA
Southern Food Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Paul R.Paul Rodriguez: Recommend the fried chicken, best I've had. Fried catfish is excellent, as are the red beans and rice. Go and enjoy.

Micah S.Micah Spieler: A little hidden but amazing food. The BBQ sandwich comes on a biscuit with jam, highly recommended.

DominicDominic: Excellent and reminds me of my grandmothers cooking.

Island Soul Caribbean Bar and Cuisine is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in Seattle.

2. Island Soul Caribbean Bar and Cuisine

8.6
4869 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA
Caribbean Restaurant · Columbia City · 36 tips and reviews

Ricky D.Ricky Drake: Listen...nothing like fried catfish entree with some mac & cheese with and yams.

The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times: Stands out with its curried chicken and goat, oxtail stew, yam fries and coconut shrimp. Hot and sweet flavors play in concert. Plus, has a fun décor with mango-colored walls and tropical canvasses. Read more.

Seattle Happy HourSeattle Happy Hour: Happy Hour @IslandSoulStyle in columbiacity runs Monday-Friday from 4:00 -6:30 and Saturday from 12-4pm! $5 apps, $3 wells & $2 off cocktails http://ow.ly/1JdXUp

Blueacre Seafood is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in Seattle.

3. Blueacre Seafood

1700 7th Ave (at Olive Way), Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Belltown · 90 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian Munoz: Great Southern styles dishes. Must try the Fried Catfish and 1/2 Fried Chicken

Earl O.Earl Omlid: Probably the best service I have ever had! Kids meals were great, oysters were top notch, and the prices were VERY reasonable. We will defiantly be back.

Cynthia S.Cynthia Seow: Perfect oysters

The Cajun Crawfish is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in Seattle.

4. The Cajun Crawfish

8.1
6951 Martin Luther King Jr Way S Ste 103, Seattle, WA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 10 tips and reviews

Steve K.Steve Krall: Always good crawfish & gulf shrimp, add the corn and sausage. Love the bread for dipping into the sauce.

Jack Z.Jack Zaw: It's amazing that I am able to find a similar culinary taste as The Boiling Crab from California in Seattle. To be honest, the prawns, crab, mussels are way fresher in the Pacific Northwest.

Cathy P.Cathy Pham: Whole boom bang sauce and order banh mi (Vietnamese bread) to dip it in the sauce. Prawns, clams, and crawfish is the way to go. Don't forget the sweet potato fries with mayo amd ketchup on the side.

Starbucks is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in Seattle.

5. Starbucks

2101 4th Ave, Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Belltown · 8 tips and reviews

Sam S.Sam S: Large Starbucks. Friendly staff here. The baristas are some of the best in Seattle. The wifi is solid too.

Chris L.Chris Lindhartsen: A variety of places to sit with typically quick service.

Roberto R.Roberto Rosas: The employees are extremely nice and friendly.

Matt's in the Market is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in Seattle.

6. Matt's in the Market

8.4
94 Pike St (at 1st Ave), Seattle, WA
American Restaurant · Pike Place · 84 tips and reviews

Shannon M.Shannon M: Pan fried catfish sandwich

Colin B.Colin Baugh: Spectacular octopus and cool happy hour m-sat 5p-7p Read more.

ThrillistThrillist: Can't beat the pork belly confit “bánh mì” and stunning views over Elliot Bay/Pike Place Market.

Twilight Exit is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in Seattle.

7. Twilight Exit

8.8
2514 E Cherry St (at 25th Ave), Seattle, WA
Karaoke Bar · 62 tips and reviews

Timbuk2Timbuk2: Pretty rockin' outside area, delicious tater tots + always cold, frosty beer. Yum!

JesseJesse: use the photo booth!

Rob D.Rob Dyson: Saturday night

Tamarind Tree is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in Seattle.

8. Tamarind Tree

8.4
1036 S Jackson St (at 12th Ave S), Seattle, WA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Downtown Seattle · 87 tips and reviews

Jessica V.Jessica VanderPloeg: The food! (And drinks!) Delicious and fancy. Cinnamon pork, fresh rolls, soup, mushroom satay.

Trixie J.Trixie Jones: Their lemongrass beef skewers? Do it.

EaterEater: Bridging the divide between no-frills pho joints and higher-end Vietnamese dining, Tamarind Tree has an enormous menu of dishes that feel high end, even if prices may not be. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Serious Pie is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in Seattle.

9. Serious Pie

401 Westlake Ave N (at Harrison St), Seattle, WA
Pizzeria · South Lake Union · 102 tips and reviews

Hunter T.Hunter Thomas: Mouthwatering pizza and great selection of local beers. Awesome appetizers, like octopus calamari, too!

Nicholas B.Nicholas Baldwin: Definitely get the $6 personal pie during happy hour, the full pizza is just too much food!

Ashleigh B.Ashleigh Berger: If you're here for a late dinner keep an eye out for the guys dancing in the Dahlia workshop below as they prep for the next day's baked goods.

5 Spot is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in Seattle.

10. 5 Spot

8.2
1502 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA
Breakfast Spot · East Queen Anne · 91 tips and reviews

Drew M.Drew Milam: Great neighborhood restaurant with classic breakfast fare and seasonal/regional featured dishes and menu. Always something new for each visit.

Tammy G.Tammy Gordon: the cinnamon swirl french toast killed it.

Chris C.Chris Clark: Order from their secret menu: my fav is the grilled cheese sandwich with heirloom tomatoes, plus a side of fries. Good at any hour of the day.

Serious Biscuit is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in Seattle.

11. Serious Biscuit

401 Westlake Ave N (at Harrison St), Seattle, WA
Breakfast Spot · South Lake Union · 95 tips and reviews

Denise F.Denise F: Biscuit are tasty and pizza as well! Serious pie is always a great option.

Fitch ♚.Fitch ♚: You're there for the Zach. Biscuit with fried chicken, fried egg, bacon, and tabasco, with amazing pepper gravy.

Wesley Y.Wesley Yoo: I had the Zach and it was great. Everything else looks great, too. My tip would be, try the gravy. Thick but light, little bit of sweet with savory and a spicy kick!

Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in Seattle.

12. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

8.7
601 Queen Anne Ave N (at Mercer St), Seattle, WA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Lower Queen Anne · 259 tips and reviews

Kayan H.Kayan Hargreaves: French press coffee is amazing! Breakfast happy hour is great! Wished they had this on the weekends though ...

The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times: The 56-item, New Orleans-inspired happy-hour menu is a sensory overload. The $5 breakfast happy hour is the best value. Happy hour daily 4-5:30 and 10-midnight, breakfast happy hour 9-11 am M-F Read more.

Justin B.Justin Bonzai: Foodies paradise. Try anything here. It's edibly supremely divine.

Flying Fish is one of The 13 Best Places for Fried Catfish in Seattle.

13. Flying Fish

6.8
300 Westlake Ave N (at Thomas), Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · South Lake Union · 34 tips and reviews

Jian A.Jian Adornado: Good fried catfish.

Patrick R.Patrick Ryffel: Great Seafood! The Oysters are cheap (happy hour) and the entrees creative and tasty.

k*k*: The cell reception in here is terrible.