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Catfish Heaven

4.2 (74 reviews)
InexpensiveSoul Food, Seafood
Closed • Closed
Updated over 3 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Loud
Divey
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Delia S.

What's a visit to Ttown without a visit to Catfish Heaven? A true local staple whose friendly and lively staff match the welcoming, down home vibe. Now, the food is where it truly excels. It's a fried food dream (and the food isn't dripping in grease). The catfish is generally why everyone comes and rightly so, but I think they have some of the best wings in town. There are so many flavors and I love that they aren't those large, genetically altered jumbo wings. I enjoy the sweet chili wings. You can get then fried to your liking as well, which is great! All of the food is made fresh to order, and luckily, it only takes 10 minutes to get most meals made. Feel free to order ahead!

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Amber A.

Very busy but very expedient. Did not take long to get my food and the staff was nice. The fish was good and hot! The wings were on the small side and not enough sauce but had a good taste. I enjoyed the Hurricane drink. Call in your order for faster service!

Fried Catfish (sitting on white bread so it stays crisp), cold slaw & hush puppies.
Pam P.

Found this business in YELP. The easiest online order ever. It was a "To Go" order in which I had the option of curb service or going inside. Wanted to make sure my order was right. This place was hopping with customers so I thought the food must be pretty good. It was unusually delicious, fresh & hot. This place is over the top in checking off all the boxes of what customer service looks and feels like. Somebody knows what they are doing and I will be back.

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Grace C.

So yummy so worth it, fast food! One order can serve two no problem. The hurricane punch is delicious just like old school kool aid. No indoor seating because of covid but great for take out and they bring the order to ur car. Best catfish in town and great wings!

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Anthony J.

You know the food is good when people will come out in a rain storm for the food! I sat in my car for 15 minutes devouring my food, as I saw one after the other pile in to get this food. White folks, black folks, etc came in to get this food. You see... good food crosses all color barriers. I had the catfish / wings combo. Both the catfish and the wings are the thing here. The fries... eh.. enough said. I am surprised there were only 24 reviews up to this point. I guess the folks here in Tuscaloosa, want to keep a good thing quiet (i.e. keep it to themselves)...lol. I would be back. I recommend visiting this place if in the area. Note: dining area is quite small, with 6-7 tables. I didn't see a public rest room, so I'd imagine a lot of sales are to go. Anyway... it's worth a visit. Thanks for reading..

3 PC catfish

The catfish was very good. I have ordered several times on different days and times and I haven't been disappointed yet.

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Great food. Got it as take out and it was hot and ready. Fish is delish. Fry's were awesome and I will be back.

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1 year ago

Catfish is awesome. Food was picked up hot on time. I would highly recommend. Short drive from northport but well worth the drive.

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1 year ago

Food is always fresh. Fish is fresh and quantity is portion for the price. Tornadoes and wings are irresistible.

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2 years ago

Best wings in the city that's on my momma! I be having to go to Birmingham for wings when ever catfish heaven closed.

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2 years ago

The batter on the catfish was salty. There are only four tables in the restaurant. The staff was very friendly.

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4 years ago

Best fried catfish in Tuscaloosa! A must try. Definitely a hole-in-the-wall restaurant but we'll worth the visit.

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3 years ago

Pickup was quick and easy. Wings were so good! The wings were a Perfect size and crunch. We got the buffalo and lemon pepper.

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Great food, catfish cooked right, facility is clean, service is fast, not super friendly but acceptable.

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3 years ago

Great place to eat the catfish of course is delicious and the customer service is friendly and very quick to serve you.

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5 years ago

I eat here usually once a week and never disappoints! The wings and catfish are my favorite

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3 years ago

This is a go to while I'm visiting in Tuscaloosa...LOVE their catfish! The pink cake is so moist and just like "grandma" use to make too.

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7 years ago

Stopped here on our trip home. Good value but the catfish was just a bit mushy. Wouldn't go out of my way again.

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