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The Catfish Place

Updated 2026-08-19 · 15,282 reviewed · 209 listed · Scored from 4,053 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(4053) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Traditional Smokehouse BBQBBQ Buffet
The Catfish Place
Price
moderate
Services
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, BBQ Buffet
Reviews
4053

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise the fresh, scratch-made seafood and friendly staff in a clean, casual space. Food quality and service vary somewhat during peak hours, and waits can reach 30 minutes, but most diners rate the experience excellent and return regularly.

Praised for
  • fresh seafood
  • friendly and attentive staff
  • local, scratch-made food
  • clean dining area
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Best for: Diners seeking fresh local seafood and families wanting a casual, clean place for group meals.

Strengths

  • Fresh, scratch-made seafood daily
  • Staff accommodates dietary restrictions (gluten-free dedicated fryer)
  • Local, established since 1973
  • Clean dining space

Worth knowing

  • Staff member Dakota noted for work ethic in kitchen
  • Lacey (server) accommodates gluten-free needs and provides local area recommendations
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer available but occasionally not in use (call ahead)
  • All-you-can-eat catfish option available
  • Local orange blossom honey offered with meals

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.49 average across the 190 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 94% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
2995
4
631
3
233
2
90
1
104

Common questions

Do you have a gluten-free option?
Yes, they offer gluten-free chicken tenders and fries prepared in a dedicated fryer, but call ahead to confirm the dedicated fryer is in use that day.
How long is the wait during busy times?
Waits can reach up to 30 minutes during peak hours because the restaurant stays busy.
Do you offer catering or group reservations?
Yes, catering and group reservations are available.

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Last updated 2026-08-19