Catfish Parlour - North Austin

Reviews

• Olivia M.

  star star star star star 24 May 2026

  I love this place-- it has a sweet, down-home atmosphere with a busy, but intriguing decor. The food and the staff make Catfish Parlour a place you'll want to return to over and over again! The hand-rolled, unlimited hush puppies are amazing, especially with the green jalapeño tarter sauce! The salad bar is also a nice touch, but the fried catfish is what hooks you and reels you in (see what I did there??). I tend to have a large appetite, but the "Lite Plate" consisting of 3 filets, 2 sides, fries and a trip to the salad bar, more than satisfies me every time. My family and I are big fans of this charming restaurant! Keep up the great work.
  
  PSA: they're closed on Sundays.

• LIzzy N.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 23 May 2026

  Was in town this weekend visiting friends, and they brought us to Catfish Parlour. While the food was delicious, the server, who's name tag said Katrina, but said she goes by Kat, seemed to be very intoxicated and reeked of alcohol. I was surprised she even got our order right. I wanted to say something to management, but my friends didn't want to cause a scene.
  I recently lost a close friend because of a drunk driver and now her kids are not only paralyzed because of the accident they were in with their mother, they don't have a mother. I pray to God  she's not driving home in that condition.
  Figured you would want to know, so you can see to it she's not driving in that condition.. The food was wonderful but I couldnt focus past the lady's condition on much else.

• Russell B.

  star star star star star_border 21 May 2026

  We always enjoy eating here. Yes, it's a grease attack, but sometimes that's just what is called for. I have never had anything except the catfish so I won't try to vouch for anything else.
  
  Service is always fun and energetic. (Although this visit our waitress was seemingly having a bad day.).
  
  Best thing on the menu is the out of this world hush puppies!  They keep bringing them as long as you ask. Dip them in butter or the jalapeño tartar sauce and you have yourself a real treat.
  
  Meals come with a trip to the salad bar, so it's not all bad for you.

• Joanazel M.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 19 May 2026

  Tbh I'm a bit disappointed with the taste of the food. It's bland and dry. Like I could've made all those at home and seasoned them better myself. Then our server I didn't get her name but she's a little too extra. She asked us out of nowhere how old we are really coz my husband older daughter was with us and she couldn't believe she's his daughter coz she thought he looked young. Then she asked some more personal questions like how many kids we all have and all that like wth. She was so insensitive and pushy. She couldn't tell from a person's face if they're uncomfortable or not. Smh. Been wanting to go to this place and when it happened one thing I know is I'm never wanngo back here.

• Bill M.

  star star star star star 18 May 2026

  Awesome restaurant! Fun & interesting atmosphere serving delicious food at a great value.
  We walked in, got seated, and immediately we were brought delicious homemade hush puppies by the cutest little elderly waitress.
  She informed us that each entree comes with unlimited hush puppies, a trip to the Caesar salad bad, which is just that, super basic, fries and two sides.
  I had the shrimp and catfish combo with turnip greens and a vinegar based slaw. Everything was great, especially the catfish.
  They also serve beer and wine and the jalapeño tarter sauce is great.
  Cannot wait to return.