Catfish

Hi, ex-​po’ boy-​virgin here. Catfish is a NOLA style restaurant in the Crown Heights section of BK. Real laid back southern atmosphere. Friendly service, nice bar tender. I had the catfish Po boy, it was tasty but it had its flaws. The fish was fried, and it was hot on the outside and cold in the middle, should’ve stayed in the frier a bit longer. Wish it was hotter. The sandwich lacked spiciness, since it was my first po boy sandwich, is it suppose to be spicy? Was it suppose to have Cajun spice, or Louisiana hot sauce. If it did, I was underwhelm, and no spices were found. The lettuce, and specially the beef tomatoes were too much, but the catfish fillet was filling. It was ok non the less, not what I expected. Thank you Catfish.

Brunch service has been super slow the past two times I have been there — I know it can be busy on weekends but it took almost an hour to get french toast and an egg dish to us. Thank god for tasty drinks (wish they had a non-​bloody mary brunch drink special)!

Meh. Food was OK. Service was super slow. Perhaps bc I went on a Friday night and it was busy, but trying to get your food served when you’re super hungry, wasn’t fun.
Tip: go on an empty night perhaps or when you’re not in starvation mode.

Although the food can be good here (not great though), the sad fact is that they usually don’t have what they say they have on their menu. We’ve gone 4 times since it opened and 3 of those times they were out of the beef po’boy. How can you run out of something that should be a staple of your restaurant??? In fact they’ve run out of it during prime dinner times… so sadly we won’t be going back here. They also didn’t have the gumbo on the menu so they had a substitute that cost a few dollars more and our waitress didn’t tell us so we saw that on our bill as a surprise.

Swamp water and Mushrooms Veronique. Great group of people running this place. Stumbled in with my friend and few weeks ago and were treated like we were regulars. I wish I lived closer, but it’s not stopping me from coming back.

The drinks are good and perhaps if you are just intending to go there for the bar, it is worth it, but if there for the food, don’t bother. The service is attentive but cannot make up for the poor food. The crab cakes were nice, but the gumbo, chicken fried steak and jambalaya weren’t. The gumbo just tastes like a mess of unremarkable generic flavours and is under seasoned. The chicken fried steak was overcooked and is covered in a bland mix of potato and cheese — not good at all. The jambalaya was average and tasted quite like the mixes you can buy from the supermarket.
Overall, the feelings for this place have been best summed up by another reviewer, the atmosphere and service make you really want to like the place, but the food just doesn’t cut it.

The service was not exceptional but not terrible.
I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with a side salad. Wished the sandwich was warmer and the cole slaw tasted like it had been sitting in a tubberware in the fridge all day, maybe even for two days. That’s no bueno.
The place was cute and I liked the theme. The brunch menu was just a couple items so there isn’t really a reason for me to come back.

I had been wanting to go here for a while. So when I finally got here, I was really impressed with the service, which is a big issue for me. The server was very polite and kept checking in. I ordered the Delta Omelette which was delicious. And Pimm’s Cup which was good as well.
Overall my experience was positive and if definitely return again.

«dear mother, dear mother, the church house is cold; but the alehouse is healthy and happy and warm.»
this is a fun place. they’ve got a lot of good beers and liquor available, and their bartenders know how to mix a drink. more than that, it’s just a great place to hang out.
I must say, I don’t like the food. I love cajun, and everything I’ve had here is disappointing. But this rating is based on the place as a bar, not a restaurant. Their bartenders are fun, and they’re just good people. And the regulars make for a great environment. Some bars feel like you’re at a bad party, but if you’re looking for a really comfortable place to spend a few hours, you won’t find much better than here.

Foods okay. Service is okay. Kind of a typical place for the area. Nothing to write home about I guess.
It felt like the kitchen wasn’t equipped properly, which is okay. Just make sure your recipes food to the tools you have on hand.

Tried this place for Sunday brunch. It was a bit crowded when we got there at 1:00 which is expected since that’s like brunch prime time. I had no idea who the host was or where he was at the time. One of the waiting customers was able to point him out and I got his attention. I put my name down on the list for 2 and was told it was going to be 45 minute wait.
I’m a brunch veteran so I knew not to come to brunch during peak time hungry so I had the energy to wait it out. There was a counter in the front that faces out to the street with some stools. We sat there to wait. Then the waitress comes over and asks if we will like to stay there to eat. We are like hell yeah! Let’s get our brunch on. So 45 minutes turned into 5.
We both ordered egg dishes which were pretty good. I got the two fried eggs and he got an omelette. We got the biscuits to start which were also good. I would have preferred them to be warm though but they were nice and thick. Ordered a mimosa, standard brunch cocktail. I would come back again.

This is a cute little piece of down south in Brooklyn. I have been here about 5 times and I will say that I like it. I order the deconstructed po-​boy, which is basically baked catfish over rice with some coleslaw. Very Good. i also like the mac and cheese it’s great.
I will say that the smothered steak/​Porkchop? some kind of meat was not that great. My giest ordered it and sent it back twice.
Other then that the service is good and it’s worth the stop.

Nice cozy spot for brunch or dinner. I ordered the chicken fried steak with a side of bacon mac n cheese. The chicken fried steak had so much breading it was hard to enjoy. I enjoyed the mac the most. It had great spicy flavor! Corn bread was also really good.

This place seemed pretty cool when you first walk in. A bit loud for a dinner place, but not bad for a bar. I walked towards the bar to see about getting a table, but one of the servers said he’d be with us in a second. We waited around awkwardly for several minutes until another one of the servers came up to us and he was really nice about trying to get us seated.
We finally sat down and ordered the gumbo, mac n cheese, catfish over rice, and the jambalaya. The gumbo and jambalaya was overly spicy and wayyyy too strong with the herbs. I couldn’t eat it. The mac n cheese had a good parmesan crust, but the rest of it was unremarkable. The catfish had a nice sear and seasoning, but a little dry with the rice. However, considering it was supposed to be a sandwich instead, I can’t complain.

Great happy hour specials on drinks and food ($ 1 oysters, yessir). Sat outside on their lovely and quaint patio. Got a couple drinks at great prices ($ 3 for a gin and tonic) and the crab cakes, which were very good. I’d come back!

Being the southern NOLA fan that I am, Catfish had some work to do to impress me. But I’ll have to say: I’m impressed.
Now let’s deal with the down side first: The small kitchen. The kitchen seemed to be unable to handle many orders at one time, so food came out somewhat delayed and sporadically. But here’s the good thing: the server Guillermo (also a delight) was honest about it from the beginning, and the food still came in a reasonable time so that we barely even noticed the wait.
The Bloody Mary: scrumptious and spicy like I love in NOLA.
I chose the buttermilk biscuits to start, and they were special. Flaky, fresh and buttery like southern biscuits should be. They were a perfect beginning.
Most of us had great brunch entrees. The shrimp and grits in particular was generous and delicious, and my friend loved the delta omelette with grits. The catfish po boys: I was disappointed. First, the French bread was fresh and on par with the best of NOLA bread, but the amount of bread overwhelmed the catfish. Two of us had the catfish po boy, and the catfish consisted of one thin filet that also came out room temperature and tough to eat (should have been flaky, and I could not even cut it with a fork). Perhaps we just chose po boys on the wrong day, given the reviews, but these could be greatly improved by using a thicker and larger filet of fish, making sure they are served hot, and don’t allow the fish to sit before serving (go to Mother’s in NOLA if you need help). I felt like I simply had some bread with tomato and lettuce on it.
The dressing on the salad was a bit spicy and the most memorable thing about my meal.
Do be warmed that we had some bee and insect issues on the patio — in case that bothers you.
Great space and patio here, a wonderful server, delicious drinks and some excellent food. Just a bit of attention to detail on food quality, and it will be one of the best places for southern food in Brooklyn.

Uuuuuuhm… it was ok… My food was not horrible but it was not on the OMG status either… nor memorable enough for me to return. I had the ½ Chicken Dish… the chicken was ok… I did not like the gravy that was on top…
I must say that the vibe was really really nice. The service was excellent. The staff was very friendly, funny, and kind.
The cornbread was very good and tastey.
I may return to try a different dish so that I can have something of more substance to say lol!

The first time I came here, we waited 15 minutes to be seated and 35 minutes to get our food after ordering. They basically forgot to serve us. They checked on the table next to us about 5 times and us, none.
I ordered bananas foster pancakes that delightfully looked like pig slop and a drink that resembled Windex. Both were delicious.

They have great service with a laid back, authentic New Orleans feel. One day I came in and two other patrons and the bartender started talking about local businesses and classic rock. It was a great afternoon.
I usually get the delta omelette with grits. It comes with crawfish and shrimp and it never disappoints.
The drinks are potent. Order their famous hurricane for a solid buzz. And they carry a wide selection of beers (any Shiner Bock fans?) and spirits — an entire menu’s worth, actually.
They do have a happy hour from 4:30 to 7:30 and you can get oysters for $ 2. It gets loud with the awesome music selection, especially when the crowds start rolling in, making it a great place for drinks anytime — brunch or dinner.

I was up early on a Saturday morning, excited to bask in one of our first warm weekends of the year. First stop was brunch at Catfish, which my bf had read rave reviews about, though we were mostly excited about the outdoor seating.
We got there right as they opened the doors and were seated immediately. Inside is a big, dark space with a full bar and outside is a small, sunny patio with 3 wooden picnic tables. Our server was quick and attentive, constantly filling up our waters, which was appreciated in the hot sun. We also had a mimosa and voodoo bloody mary, which was mixed w/​crab meat and garnished with two shrimp, celery, and an olive. The rest of the tables filled up quick. While we waited for our food, a sweet, neighborhood cat came by jumping on the tables and looking for attention. As a cat-​lover, I didn’t mind at all, but the servers didn’t seem so pleased.
Our food came out pretty quick. I got the Cajun Pulled Pork (beer braised, slow cooked, served with remoulade on brioche and a side of greens). My bf got the Chicken Fried Steak ‘N Eggs (w/​garlic cheese grits & country gravy, topped with 2 eggs up). All of it was delicious and incredibly filling.
If you’re looking for a twist on the usual brunch-​fare, definitely check out Catfish!

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