This place surprised me when we walked in, it was pretty dark but clean and tidy. Worked in my favor bc after cleaning all morning I felt sloppy. They decorated for Halloween and it was really cute. The waitresses and hostesses are all very nice and check on you frequently. This place is extremely reasonably priced. I'm very picky with Cole slaw and it wasn't my specific cup of tea but it was good. I prefer more of the apple cider tang. The red beans were super delicious and the fish was light and airy for fried food. Catfish isn't my favorite fish, but I came here because my son asked for fish and I wanted to try local places I haven't been to before. I think I'll be trying the frog legs or gumbo next time. Getting hush puppies before we ordered was a nice surprise. The food came out quickly and I got the ticket really fast when it became clear my child wasn't on his best behavior and it was time to go. Fast and efficient so the perfect place for lunch break if you work nearby.
We were looking for a local seafood restaurant and found it when we walked into Catfish Charlie’s! A forty year old business and they sure know how to fish delicious seafood! From farm raised catfish to fried shrimp - gumbo to chicken tenders - everything was YUM! When you are seared the hush puppies are served straight away! Love me some good hush puppies and these are good hush puppies! The server we had was terrific too. She was one of the intuitive types- can read a table and anticipate your needs before asking! Spot on. We will definitely return on our next trip to Corpus Christi! The decor is old school - not all fancy - reflects what was hip forty years ago…don’t change it Catfish Charlie’s!
Ate here on a whim tonight and it was great! And the service was phenomenal. My waitress was so nice (blonde with a septum nose ring and awesome nails!). The sweet tea is good enough to come back for alone!
Ordered the gumbo and crab pepper puppies. Highly recommend the gumbo.
I guess I was expecting more of a pop off cajun seasoning on the frog legs but they were a little bland to me. They had been marinated very well however so they had some flavor. The Mrs. said the shrimp were okay. The service was excellent and if anything would make us return if in the area it would be that!
One of my favorite places to go when I'm in Corpus. Grew up going to this restaurant, it always feels like home when I'm there. The staff is great and the portions are generous!
When I moved to Corpus Christi over 20 years ago I used to be asked by my wife on occasion to fry some shrimp, after eating here I discovered it’s just not worth the trouble or mess for me to do it. Their shrimp is as good as mine or really close. The hush puppies are perfect, crisp on the outside and soft in the middle, we love them. Don’t forget the catfish while you’re here, they really know what they are doing and it’s the best in town.
The service was great. The shrimp was wonderful. Large shrimp, good seasoning, and hot and crispy. I ordered the adult smaller appetite, and the 3 shrimp were plenty. When you add the cole slaw, which I like, it is kinda dry, not over mayonnaise. Don't really care for the French fries , I guess I am spoiled to the places that double fry , so french fries are crisp. They are big steak cut fries if you like that. The hush puppies are always good , good seasoning , crisp outside pillowey inside. I also like the Tarter sauce . The beans are also seasoned well .
Good food ,prices to match the servings.
Catfish on point. Good service.
Would come back
It was my first time here while visiting Texas. We showed up with a party of 12. I can honestly say this was one of the best restaurant experiences in my life. The food was awesome and the portions were huge. The service was outstanding! Our server was so attentive. She was on top of everything. She gave us great recommendations and helped navigate everything. Thank you!
This is a wonderful restaurant - family friendly. Great place for business get-together. DELICIOUS food!! (I love the big fried shrimp!!) Great kitchen staff who know how to cook quality fried foods! Very attentive wait staff that always make you feel welcome and well cared for. And the office manager Stephanie is a super gal who understands how to run a restaurant and keep her customers satisfied. Catfish Charlie’s has been a favorite restaurant of ours forever!!!
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