Catfish Charlie
A beloved seafood spot since 1980, known for its family-style all-you-can-eat catfish and chicken tenders, and famous tartar sauce.
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Catfish Charlie
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A beloved seafood spot since 1980, known for its family-style all-you-can-eat catfish and chicken tenders, and famous tartar sauce.
Call Ahead for Orders
Consider a call-ahead order for hot and fresh food ready upon your arrival.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
To avoid lengthy wait times, plan your visit during less busy periods.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Seafood
Price
Mid-range
Phone
(228) 832-9195
Address
11419 Canal Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503, USA
Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
All-You-Can-Eat Catfish & Tenders
Indulge in endless servings of crispy, farm-raised catfish and chicken tenders, served family-style with delicious sides.
Famous Tartar Sauce
Don't miss their legendary tartar sauce, described as so good you could eat it on anything!
Unique Landmark Nearby
Add a quirky stop to your meal by visiting the world's largest rocking chair located in the parking lot.
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Call Ahead for Orders
Consider a call-ahead order for hot and fresh food ready upon your arrival.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
To avoid lengthy wait times, plan your visit during less busy periods.
Friendly Staff
Expect top-notch service from the friendly staff members.
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Call Ahead for Orders
Consider a call-ahead order for hot and fresh food ready upon your arrival.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
To avoid lengthy wait times, plan your visit during less busy periods.
Friendly Staff
Expect top-notch service from the friendly staff members.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Catfish Charlie is a long-standing seafood restaurant praised for its all-you-can-eat options and delicious tartar sauce. While many customers rave about the friendly service and consistent quality, some recent reviews mention a decline in service and average food quality for the price. Despite some mixed feedback, it remains a popular spot for its signature dishes and unique nearby attraction.
"We love Catfish Charlie! My husband always gets the all you can eat catfish, and I get the all you can eat chicken tenders. The food comes out fresh and is served family style! Their tartar sauce is definitely some of the best I have had! You also get coleslaw and biscuits to start off your meal. We would recommend this hidden gem to anyone! Also you can check out the world's largest rocking chair in the parking lot."
Caitlyn Rhodes
"Simple delicious. I visited Catfish Charlie's 12 years ago, on my move back to Texas. Food was amazing then as it is now. Got the fish/shrimp platter, w/baked sweet potatoe, plus coleslaw and a basket of hot biscuits served with jam/butter. Jennifer my waitress was very sweet and attentive. Thank you again for consistent service!"
Tamara Eitson
"Yikes. Service at this restaurant used to be so much better. We've been to this place annually within the last decade and the service has always been top notch. Tonight the service took 3 hours with barely an apology from management. Most restaurants seem to care enough to make amends in cases like this with offering maybe a free dessert or partial dinner refund, unfortunately none of this was offered so we left feeling underwhelmed compared to previous visits. The fish was good and hot, but the grilled fish was barely warm. Took forever to get drinks, several occasions we took our cups to the bar to ask for help. The menus were also sticking to the table like one of them hasn't been wiped down or cleaned in weeks. Yuck. Just a very bizarre experience, but this was for my husband's birthday and he was pretty displeased so I don't see us coming back unfortunately :(. EDIT: I forgot to add another major flaw... The prices!! If the prices reflected the service, I wouldn't be giving such low stars, but the fact this place charges an arm and a leg for mediocre food AND terrible customer service, it just worsens the experience. Also when we initially when we walked in, we noticed half the restaurant was occupied, usually it is packed so it definitely feels like this restaurant is losing customers. So unfortunate given the fact we've made this visit a tradition, but there are other cheaper places to eat with better service on the Coast."
Jenee Daigle
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Frequently Asked Questions
The restaurant is famous for its all-you-can-eat catfish and chicken tenders, served family-style. Their tartar sauce is also a highly praised item.
Yes, it's recommended to consider a call-ahead order to ensure your food is hot and fresh upon arrival.
Visiting during off-peak hours is advised to minimize wait times.
The restaurant is located near the world's largest rocking chair in the parking lot, making for a unique photo opportunity.
Commonly served sides include coleslaw and fluffy biscuits. Some reviews mention a limited selection for all-you-can-eat options.
The price is generally considered mid-range, with an all-you-can-eat option available. Expect to spend around $20 per person.
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Since 1980, Catfish Charlie has served three main items, farm raised catfish, chicken filets and gulf shrimp. Their home style cooking and commitment to prompt service have allowed a third generation of family members to continue cooking for South Mississippi.
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- Rating: 3.5/5 (43 reviews)- Price level: $$- Address: 11419 Canal Road Gulfport, Mississippi - Categories: seafood- Read more on Yelp
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