It’s no secret that Mississippi is home to some great catfish restaurants. In the past, we highlighted some of the best in the state (which you can read about here). But with so many fish houses, one article just isn’t enough. So, without further ado, here are 10 (more) classic fish fry joints that are so perfectly Mississippi. Read on to see if your favorite made the list!
- Laws Hill Fish House (3717 Laws Hill Rd., Waterford)
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Laws Hill Fish House/Facebook At this decade’s old fish house, every meal begins with a complimentary cup of white beans and the restaurant’s famous hushpuppies. Made using a secret family recipe, the hushpuppies have been dubbed some of the “best in the South.” Follow up the tasty appetizers with locally produced catfish, which is, according to customers, crunchy on the outside and never too greasy.
- Mr. Whisker’s Family Catfish Restaurant (5196 Highway 48 W, McComb)
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Mr. Whiskers Family Catfish Restaurant/Facebook Consistently delicious, the fried fish at Mr. Whisker’s is always perfectly seasoned and crispy on the outside. Not only raved about by customers, it’s been featured in several publications, including “The Catfish Journal.” To really get your fill, visit on a Thursday when the fish is all-you-can-eat, or on a Sunday when it’s offered on a buffet along with other southern favorites.
- Rocky Creek Catfish Cottage (4196 Old 63 N, Lucedale)
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Clement McIntosh/Google A true hidden gem, Rocky Creek Catfish Cottage can be found on the back roads of Lucedale. The restaurant’s specialty is all-you-can-eat catfish, but the menu also includes a variety of seafood dishes and steaks. Before the main course, diners get complimentary hushpuppies with a cheesy dipping sauce along with some tasty homemade Cole slaw.
- Ruben’s Fish and Steakhouse (171 Moores Creek Rd., Columbus)
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Ruben’s Fish and Steakhouse/Facebook When in Columbus, Ruben’s is the place to go when craving catfish. The eatery serves up filets and whole catfish, both of which are available grilled or fried. In addition to a classic fish house fare, Ruben’s grills up some good steaks.
- Long’s Fish Camp (5076 Co Rd 320, Enterprise)
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Jason C/Foursquare According to customer reviews, Long’s hushpuppies, Cole slaw, and all-you-can-eat catfish are the best around. Planning to visit during the weekend? Be sure to get there early; the place fills up fast.
- Jordan’s Fish Camp (694 Highway 45 S, State Line)
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Jordan’s Fish Camp/Facebook Dubbed “the place where catfish made a name for itself,” it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Jordan’s Fish Camp serves up fried fish that’s often referred to as the best in the state. In addition to one, two, and three piece platters, the perfectly fried catfish is served all-you-can-eat.
- Chunky Shoals Fish Camp (13221 Old Highway 80, Chunky)
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Chunky Shoals Fish Camp/Facebook You’ll find great fish and beautiful views at this waterfront eatery, which is situated on the banks of the Chunky River. In addition to catfish, the family owned restaurant serves up a variety of seafood along with some tasty sides, including Chunky’s “famous” hushpuppies.
- Catfish Country (3780 Holly Springs Rd. Ext., Hernando)
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Robert Craymer/Zomato Out-of-this-world catfish may be this Hernando restaurant’s specialty, but customer reviews suggest the soul food is just as good. Even the appetizers and sides are raved about, especially the fried pickles, hush puppies, and twice baked potatoes.
- Charlie’s Catfish House (5167 US-11, Ellisville)
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DANA/Zomato For more than 40 years, Ellisville locals have been visiting this fish house to satisfy their catfish cravings. Diners are served hearty portions of southern classics, including fried whole catfish - no filets.
- Catfish Wagon Restaurant (9129 Hwy 42 East, Petal)
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The Catfish Wagon/Facebook This family owned fish house has been in business for over a decade, and in that time it’s garnered a reputation for its perfectly fried catfish. Aside from Mississippi farm raised catfish, which is available whole or in filets, the menu includes Sterling Silver rib eyes and a variety of seafood.
So, have you eaten at any of these fish houses? Have another to add? Tell us in the comments section!
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Laws Hill Fish House/Facebook
At this decade’s old fish house, every meal begins with a complimentary cup of white beans and the restaurant’s famous hushpuppies. Made using a secret family recipe, the hushpuppies have been dubbed some of the “best in the South.” Follow up the tasty appetizers with locally produced catfish, which is, according to customers, crunchy on the outside and never too greasy.
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Mr. Whiskers Family Catfish Restaurant/Facebook
Consistently delicious, the fried fish at Mr. Whisker’s is always perfectly seasoned and crispy on the outside. Not only raved about by customers, it’s been featured in several publications, including “The Catfish Journal.” To really get your fill, visit on a Thursday when the fish is all-you-can-eat, or on a Sunday when it’s offered on a buffet along with other southern favorites.
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Clement McIntosh/Google
A true hidden gem, Rocky Creek Catfish Cottage can be found on the back roads of Lucedale. The restaurant’s specialty is all-you-can-eat catfish, but the menu also includes a variety of seafood dishes and steaks. Before the main course, diners get complimentary hushpuppies with a cheesy dipping sauce along with some tasty homemade Cole slaw.
Jackie Monahan/Google
Ruben’s Fish and Steakhouse/Facebook
When in Columbus, Ruben’s is the place to go when craving catfish. The eatery serves up filets and whole catfish, both of which are available grilled or fried. In addition to a classic fish house fare, Ruben’s grills up some good steaks.
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Jason C/Foursquare
According to customer reviews, Long’s hushpuppies, Cole slaw, and all-you-can-eat catfish are the best around. Planning to visit during the weekend? Be sure to get there early; the place fills up fast.
Jordan’s Fish Camp/Facebook
Dubbed “the place where catfish made a name for itself,” it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Jordan’s Fish Camp serves up fried fish that’s often referred to as the best in the state. In addition to one, two, and three piece platters, the perfectly fried catfish is served all-you-can-eat.
Chunky Shoals Fish Camp/Facebook
You’ll find great fish and beautiful views at this waterfront eatery, which is situated on the banks of the Chunky River. In addition to catfish, the family owned restaurant serves up a variety of seafood along with some tasty sides, including Chunky’s “famous” hushpuppies.
Catfish Country/Facebook
Robert Craymer/Zomato
Out-of-this-world catfish may be this Hernando restaurant’s specialty, but customer reviews suggest the soul food is just as good. Even the appetizers and sides are raved about, especially the fried pickles, hush puppies, and twice baked potatoes.
DANA/Zomato
For more than 40 years, Ellisville locals have been visiting this fish house to satisfy their catfish cravings. Diners are served hearty portions of southern classics, including fried whole catfish - no filets.
Bchgirl9/TripAdvisor
The Catfish Wagon/Facebook
This family owned fish house has been in business for over a decade, and in that time it’s garnered a reputation for its perfectly fried catfish. Aside from Mississippi farm raised catfish, which is available whole or in filets, the menu includes Sterling Silver rib eyes and a variety of seafood.
Click here to learn about another of the state’s popular catfish restaurants.
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