By Rodney

October 25, 2007 2:34 PM | Link to this

I’ve not had catfish mulldown, but I am excited about trying RestoEugene’s version!

For my tastes, catfish is best when simple. Filet it. Throw it in some cornmeal, with maybe a little salt and pepper. Fry it.

That’s it - I guess, just like how I feel about grits, I’m a catfish purist.

Most restos make PASSABLE catfish, again at least to my tastes. Six Feet Under is OK - Collard Green Cafe is really good. Big Daddy’s (Cascade road) was good, but I’ve not been in a long time.

By Noelle

October 25, 2007 4:27 PM | Link to this

The best catfish was the kind fried up by my great-uncles during family fish fries for most of my life. Unfortunately, the primary cook died some years ago, and it’s never quite been the same. He made the only hushpuppies I ever really liked.

I don’t much like catfish in general. It always tastes dirty to me.

By jezreel

October 25, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this

Lev 11 chapter- the Lord said not to eat anything from the sea or river that doesnt have fins and scales, Eating Catfish is an abomination to God.

By d'ville girl

October 25, 2007 4:43 PM | Link to this

Catfish has always been my favorite freshwater fish. I love to keep it simple too, just dip the fish in some cornmeal, salt and pepper, and pan fry it in hot grease. I prefer to eat catfish with lemon wedges rather than tarar sauce - that’s how my Granddaddy always served it. And I think they actually taste better with the bones in (just have to be careful!) And of course, don’t forget the hushpuppies and cole slaw!

By Me

October 25, 2007 5:18 PM | Link to this

The catfish platter at Watershed is excellent!

By Anne

October 25, 2007 5:31 PM | Link to this

Catfish Jim’s in Kennesaw has great catfish and the best corn fritters this side of my mom’s! Cornmeal, salt and pepper, deep fried! Yum, yum.

Jezreel….lighten up. I’m sure farm raised catfish is ok….if not, I guess I’ll burn in he**.

By Mary

October 25, 2007 6:29 PM | Link to this

I agree with Anne..Catfish Jim’s in Kennesaw has great catfish, try their cheese grits as a sidedish yummy

By KA

October 25, 2007 6:57 PM | Link to this

I like catfish swimming in the river, lake or ocean! For piscine dining I prefer wild salmon, mahi mahi, and amberjack.

By Jennifer

October 26, 2007 9:05 AM | Link to this

I wanted to tell everybody that the best place for fired catfish if Bonner’s Restaurant in the Real Buckhead GA,it is 60 miles east of Atlanta but worth the drive. The fish are fresh served with homemade Hushpuppies and slaw. It is a family owned restaurant, with a rustic feel. It is way out in the country, great place!

By jd

October 26, 2007 9:10 AM | Link to this

Freely swimming off my dock. The Heron seems to like them, too.

By Jennifer

October 26, 2007 9:13 AM | Link to this

I just wanted to tell everyone that the best fried catfish is at Bonner’s triple B Restaurant in the Real Buckhead, Ga 30625. It is 60 miles east of Atlanta but worth the dirve I promise! The fish are always a fresh catch from Lake Oconee. They serve um with homemade hushpuppies and salad bar or homemade colwslaw. It is family owned full service restaurant out in the country great rustic feel. Hope ya’ll will try it!

By vangie

October 26, 2007 11:20 AM | Link to this

I have to admit, the best catfish is at my house. I buy at Dekalb Farmers market fresh, steak cut head and tail removed. Puree fresh tomatoes, onions green and red peppers in a blender. Sautee on medium 10 min then add the catfish steaks and cook 15 min. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over Uncle Bens rice. Its real comfort food on a balmy day like today. Like Rachel Ray says, “Deeeelesssh”

By mike

October 26, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

Fried catfish is good but you need to try a catfish stew. Take a big pot and fry some bacon in the bottom. Then take the bacon out and save a little grease in the bottom. Then you take some sliced potatos, onions, and catfish fillets. Layer it all the way to the top and don’t forget to add the bacon in. Add some salt and plenty of black pepper and let it simmer on low for about an hour to an hour and half. Now that’s good eating.

By Paul

October 26, 2007 12:01 PM | Link to this

Neely’s on Brown Bridge Road in Covington is great. They are only open on Thursday through Saturday evenings.

By lnda

October 26, 2007 1:30 PM | Link to this

I love catfish and would recommend driving to macon for the best fried fish in the state. Anyone know Corky bells? Best fish I’ve ever tasted…

By atlgamecock

October 26, 2007 2:15 PM | Link to this

Fresh…On the bone…Deep fried in cornmeal…Coleslaw and hush puppies…and sweet tea…It don’t get any better than that !!! Thanks for the tip Anne and Mary; will have to give Catfish Jim’s a try !!! GO GAMECOCKS !!!

By D

October 26, 2007 2:39 PM | Link to this

My two favorites are both long gone: Rio Vista on Moreland just south of 285 and Paw Paw’s Country Buffett on Buford Highway. Both served whole (or more properly, beheaded) catfish, bones in. Simple, and though a tad greasy, good. Sounds like it is time for me to try Catfish Jim’s, Bonners and Neeley’s.

By Tonia Jones

October 26, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this

If you are ever in Barnesville, GA. You must go to the Country Kitchen Resturant. They serve the best coleslaw, Filet and Whole Catfish in middle GA. Catfish seasoned just right.

By Barbara

October 26, 2007 6:36 PM | Link to this

There is only one way to cook catfish. Fried whole in buttermilk and cornbread and crispy….no fillets. And tender and juicy in the center.

By D

October 29, 2007 8:59 AM | Link to this

Paul: Thanks for the tip. We were in Covington Saturday for a softball tournament and gave Neeley’s a try. It was like coning home again. Fresh, on the bone, tender and perfectly fried. Although I only had the three catfish plate, you can get all you can eat for under $15. What a bargain!

By Does it matter

October 29, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this

I wanted to say-whoever eats catfish is GROSS. They eat rotting ANYTHING off the bottom of swamps,lakes and rivers. I dont like catfish in a pan,swimming or dead. That’s plain disgusting!!!!!

By joyce

October 29, 2007 2:44 PM | Link to this

Ditto on Barnesville’s Country Kitchen! Best catfish in Georgia; great fried shrimp, too.

By John

October 29, 2007 4:57 PM | Link to this

My wife makes a delicious Cajun style blackened catfish. It’s spicy and juicy. I once only liked my catfish fried, but this is even better! You can find lots of recipes by googling “blackened catfish”.

By me

October 30, 2007 9:27 AM | Link to this

The best catfish is not in Georgia. It’s in Alabama. http://www.redscatfish.com/

By Mark

October 30, 2007 12:14 PM | Link to this

The best catfish that I know is over at Catfish Hollow in Sharpsburg. The Wise’s do excellent Fried Catfish, Hush Puppies, and Slaw, and the service is second to none. My wife and I always ask for Frances as she always does such a jam up job of service.

I do have to put an asterisk beside the best. I have had to place that were better. The Rio Vista on Moreland (God rest its soul) had better Catfish and Chicken, but alas the service was absolutely horrid in its final years.

The absolute best catfish I’ve ever had was while I was a Scout back in the early 80’s. During a camping trip on the Dog River in Douglas County and we caught our own supper. We took the fresh catfish, wrapped it in bacon and some butter, rolled it in tin foil and cooked it in the coals of our camp fire. To my memory there has never been better fish

By Nickie

October 30, 2007 1:57 PM | Link to this

I have to concur on Catfish Jim’s in Kennesaw. It is good but GG’s on Hwy 92 in Woodstock is even better.

By Anne

October 30, 2007 5:30 PM | Link to this

To “does it matter”….ever watched a chicken? They eat anything and everything, too! Thanks for the tip, Nickie, I’ll try GG’s on 92!

By Issy

November 2, 2007 10:32 AM | Link to this

Gotta love catfish - but after reading all about Asian catfish(some of which is not even real catfish)I now ONLY eat true southern catfish - farm raised. It’s the ONLY catfish that is clean and safe to eat. And as it’s farmed there’s no dirty taste at all - simply delish! I always make sure it’s what I’m getting when I order in a restaurant. IB