I really enjoyed my visit to Kathy's! The staff was very friendly and the restaurant has a very warm and inviting energy. You can really tell they put a lot of love and energy into this restaurant. The food came out fast, hot, and tasty! Ordering is easy on their kiosk, and also you can order at their counter. The staff was very friendly and made sure we had everything we need during our visit. And the food, of course was delicious. I got the Cajun seafood pasta and it was delicious! Comes with a roll as well. read more

Cathy's Kitchen - Cajun Seafood Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Ferguson, Missouri

Cathy's Kitchen is serving up delicious creole style foods. Food that is packed with flavor and deliciousness. I love how you don't have to mention that you would like your chicken fried extra crispy, it is just served that way. A little quaint diner looking restaurant, no frills, just simple and straight to the point. The staff is super friendly and helpful, which is great for first timers because you don't know how to navigate what's going on. So we were informed to order at the kiosk and we could take a seat at any table. Our food was brought to us by a robot. The downside, yet another place that doesn't want to serve you FREE water and charge for every additional condiment. Whyyyyyy if I'm a paying customer do I need to pay for bottled water. How are you washing dishes, etc..... Also, as an owner of an establishment, anytime a patron walks into your establishment, this is a key moment for you welcome and acknowledge your customers. How rude is it that for us to be the ONLY customers eating inside the entire restaurant your staff is friendlier than you are. I appreciate that Cathy herself was making each dish and she does know what she is doing but the customer service on her part is highly lacking, luckily her employees make-up for the short coming. The catfish and grits is a delicious well crafted dish that is incredible when eaten cold. That speaks volumes to how good the dish is. The New Friday special which comes with 3 whole wings, 6 jumbo shrimp, 1 Catfish Fillet and coleslaw is another great option to try 3 items in one dish. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and crispy, the catfish was tender on the inside and fried to perfection on the outside and the shrimp were large and not over cooked. Cathy definitely has her seasoning game on lock. And last but not least we ordered the cajun pasta with chicken and shrimp, added mushrooms. I would opt out of the chicken next time because it was chicken chunks that seemed to be out of the can, so it had a fake texture. The pasta sauce was flavorful and delicious and the entree was plenty for two. The wait was not long for our food which is a plus, some items I feel are over priced. read more

Cathy's Kitchen - Catfish & Cheese Grits - Seafood Near Me - Ferguson, Missouri

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Excellent food, nice family atmosphere and great service. The food was astoundingly delicious. I had the gumbo 10/10. The catfish, shrimp and hush puppies were excellent also read more

The seafood Cajun pasta had excellent flavor.Staff was friendly. Food was well packaged and on time.

When I first walked in, they greeting me asked me if I need help ordering my food and the food was really good and how they set it up really nice In The container to go. It was fresh cooked when I placed the order I will go back yes and the pasta was really good. It had enough sauce in there. read more

Great food and service. I had the catfish grits,banana pudding cake and strawberry cake.The next time lm in St. Louis I'm definitely going again read more

Cathy's is a cute Route 66 themed restaurant that offers comfort foods with southern roots. I had shrimp and grits and my daughter had seafood Mac and cheese. I would have preferred more seasonings in the shrimp and grits and my daughter was pleased with her selection. The robot that delivered our meals is very cute! read more

I wanted to try a black owned restaurant while I was visiting Ferguson. I came across this place on TikTok. Once I got it I noticed the decorations & they general set up of the restaurant and I loved how it gave revamped diner. You can order food on the kiosk which I'm not a big fan of because I like to ask questions about the menu when I've never been somewhere before. After sitting for a while without any acknowledgment I just went to the counter to see if I could just place an order. I wanted to dine in but I was informed that they were closing early because they had a food shortage. I was lucky to be able to even get in my order although I had already been sitting there waiting for service. I ordered the pasta to which I loved & thought it was excellent. The grits I ordered was horrible. They had no flavor and had a very dry "sandy" taste about them. I also had a fish & chicken entree that was decent. After this poor experience I can admit that I would go back to get that pasta again because it was that good. Next time I'll be sure to order TO GO. read more

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First of I have to say the customer service is amazing! Cathy is always working and always willing to come to your table to see how you are doing! The place is really great to sit inside and eat. With pictures on the wall of her travels and where she took inspiration for her dishes is really unique. The food I had was amazing. Loved the Chicago Philly the best I have ever had at least. The voodoo shrimp was cooked perfectly and I absolutely love her strawberry cake! read more

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Well me and my family have been 4 times and each time we bring someone new, because we have to turn our loved ones on to one of the best places to get the most amazing and delicious food and be relaxed and welcomed by Cathy's Kitchen Restaurant & Diner And her staff. Everyone we bring says they have the best fried Catfish, fries and chicken and they aren't lying. Love Cathy's Kitchen and Cathy's show me how to cook it videos! Both her and her restaurant are a gem! read more

I had the shrimp and grits, my mom had the Alfredo pasta... I loved both.. stick to the signature dishes.. stay away from the other ish.. shrimp and grits only disappointed in the shrimp having tails.. without the tails I'm in but never had shrimp and grits in Louisiana.. read more

My very honest review. It was my 1st time there, went Feb 3, 2026 it's Black History month decided to support a black owned business-read so many good things about Cathy's Kitchen-ordered shrimp PoBoy got 2 medium 3 small shrimp strategically stretched across length of the bread with tons of fries -I guess to distract from lack of shrimp. Even mentioned to staff member "this could've come with more shrimp", to which he laughed. Floor was sticky could've used a good mopping. I supported- thank you-won't be back read more

Ordered the 3whole wings and cup of gumbo plate and a Thursday plate. After waiting 20 minutes for my food they gave me chicken that was unbattered on the gumbo plate because they "ran out of batter" and didn't say anything to me until i asked why half my chicken was naked. Then they forgot my fries after i asked for them twice. The girl at the counter was drinking a frappe in the kitchen and using the same gloves to touch orders. They also didn't have the drinks we ordered and instead of replacing them they just weren't going to give us anything. Very disappointed as this is not the experience i had last time i came to Cathy's Kitchen. read more

Cathy's Kitchen - Thursday and 3 Whole Wings & Cup of Gumbo (1) Sole of the wings weren't battered and the others were - Seafood Near Me - Ferguson, Missouri

If you're dining in there are two touchscreens to complete your order. You can also scan the QR code and order. The server was very friendly and explained how everything worked. I had the seafood mac&cheese I also added sausage. It was very tasty. There was also cool the robot brought your food. read more

Cathy's Kitchen - Cajun Seafood Macaroni - Seafood Near Me - Ferguson, Missouri

Cajun Chicken Pasta special is 10/10. Whenever I'm in town I always go to this place it's full portions and lots of flavor! read more

We ordered a large order today as a treat to the company for our coworker's birthday and we were greatly disappointed. At least 3 orders were missed causing those people to be hungry for lunch, 3 people ordered Cajun chicken pasta combo but received shrimp instead which were tiny shrimp in overcooked pasta, there was no roll included and the chicken wings advertised as whole wings were party wings and were fried in old grease. There weren't napkins or utensils either! Cathy get in the kitchen! Somebody needs to possibly be retrained read more

Cathy's Kitchen customer service was nice. Their food was good. Their ambiance was nice. This restaurant allows their customers to place their order on a kiosk machine. read more

This place is true gem. The food is absolutely amazing! Nostalgic ambiance. The chef was very warm and welcoming. She walked me down the street and into different businesses to showcase the history and charm of the community . It was a genuine experience. read more

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Located in Ferguson, I am happy to see things continue to grow in this area. I've been following Cathy for some time on Instagram. I finally had the opportunity to come check them out. The place had a little bit of a diner vibe red and black decor with photos from their family travels, and celebrities. The menu is themed around the places they have traveled. New Orleans, Memphis, and Chicago to name a few. We were greeted warmly by the team. Guests can either order via kiosk at the front of the restaurant or via QR code at their table. You're meal gets delivered to your table by the most adorable server Plato! The food was delicious. My favorite city is New Orleans, and am well versed in creole and Cajun cooking. I went with the catfish po boy. I was blown away! The bread was the exact crusty French bread a traditional po boy is served on. The fish was seasoned and fried to perfection. Their aioli was the perfect combination for this sandwich. I also went with the red beans and rice. The beans were perfectly creamy. They stayed creamy once mixed in to the rice and did not dry out. The salt was a little more than I am used to, but all the flavors were perfect. My companion went with the buffalo chicken wrap. This wrap was stuffed full. The fries were also fantastic. Crisp and well seasoned and pillowy soft on the inside. I recommend paring them with a side of aioli. In all we had wonderful experience and plan to visit again soon. read more

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I have to admit, the menu has a great variety of options to choose from. But this restaurant has turned into a self-serve restaurant. You have to pick your seating. You have to download the menu, order from your phone, and pay from your phone with an automatic tip included. Yes, even though you're doing all of the work. ‍ I guess I'm used to great service at a sit-down restaurant, and after the service giving an appropriate tip. There's a robot that brings your meal to the table, but the meals weren't brought to the table at the same time, they were brought at two completely different times. Generally, when a party visits a restaurant they want to eat at the same time. I have to admit the shrimp chicken and spinach pasta was extremely good. I ordered the three chicken wings and gumbo, which was ok. I prefer my wings without any sauce, but the menu states you have to order a sauce. ‍ The restaurant was nice and clean. read more

I used to eat here in college. I was really sad today when I came in and found out they don't take cash.

Came here with my family for a very late lunch...early dinner...because we all wanted to try the food. 1. The food is good - I had the catfish plate... with over cooked broccoli/ no pickles/ no onions / and tiny packets of hot sauce... despite the fact the menu shows ..25 cent charge for extra hot sauce. And not a single staff member even asked if I wanted it...and the menu photos shows the dish with pickles/ onions. 2. The use of technology such as QR code for the menu... needs to be updated and allow for total table orders. 3. There's a robot that serves the food to the table - yet it does not display who the food is for / no table number / nor what was ordered. It's cute... but how do we know if we got the wrong food.... 4. The place smells like burnt grease and smoky. If you come smelling like roses, you will leave smelling like old grease. 5. Our table was never cleared by any of the staff... nor is there a place for customer to put finished plates. And even when staff came from behind the grill to start closing ... not a single one of them cleared our table. When my nephew asked if we need to clean the table or if an employee was going to do it... the person setting the chairs on the tables... without wiping them down/cleaning them... said "I will get around to it." 6. Don't expect water... it's $1-$2 a bottle... with tax... despite the fact we spent over 50 bucks for a party of 4. I get COVID did a l number on businesses of all sizes. And that's not an excuse to neglect the basics... I saw in another post where the owner replied they only have a staff of 6... yet I saw 4-6 people behind the counter. We were not only people eating in the restaurant... and not a single staff member walked themselves from around the counter to see if we needed anything. If a place is going to have tables for folks to sit and eat... then there's an expectation of service... especially when the POS system has the audacity to ask for a tip at the time of payment. read more

Cathy's Kitchen - Our table after eating - Seafood Near Me - Ferguson, Missouri

Pretty good, i understand the kiosk thing, but for the older generations, that's going to be hard for them and cause a backup when ordering. Even though it seems self-explanatory, everybody isn't savy with those things. The food was great, the chicken was a little too salty, and one wing was undercooked. All in all, I would Mist definitely come, though, her food and personality is great. The only thing I would suggest is when you have people that come from out of town to visit, she should entertain them more read more

Cathy's Kitchen - Fish, chicken, and shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Ferguson, Missouri

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My brother has raved about Cathy's for awhile, so I finally had to try. I get it!! I got take out and not only were my shrimp and grits filled to the BRIM, they were still hot when I made it home 20 minutes later! The strawberry shortcake was tasty too. I'll be back! read more

Cathy's Kitchen - Shrimp & Grits, Strawberry Shortcake - Seafood Near Me - Ferguson, Missouri

SO GOOD! We are from out of town, looked up restaurants on Yelp, and HAD to come check out Cathy's! Licked the plates clean -- super fast, super seasoned, super nice service...10/10 will have to come back! We ordered the shrimp and grits per Cathy's recommendation, amazing! read more

Cathy's Kitchen - Shrimp and Grits - Seafood Near Me - Ferguson, Missouri

I've been wanting to try Cathy's when I visit home but this was the first time it's worked out for me. I went in with my mom and two little ones. The service and environment is 5 star. Both Ms. Cathy and the workers are welcoming and engaging, and they had the greatest Motown hits blasting. The music reminded me of childhood road trips with my parents, so it was a good time. When there was an issue with the baby's food, they suggested they refund it and make her something else. My mom is vegetarian so she went for the vegan tacos. She liked them. She also got a side of broccoli and added the mozzarella/provolone cheese blend. It was a tiny serving. She said that was the wrong cheese to add to the broccoli. I ordered the sweet and spicy salad because I'd seen a reel of them making it a few months ago. I knew it was a risk seeing as that I can't handle things that are too spicy. The sauce was heavier than I thought it would be so the salad was too spicy for me to finish. If i got it again, I'd order the sauce on the side. My toddler asked for grilled cheese (which she later refused to eat ‍). I shared half of it with the 1yo. It was a solid grilled cheese. The fries were made well; the 1yo liked them. I ordered alfredo pasta for the 1yo. They were having a shortage on heavy cream so noted that they'd refund the pasta and make the baby something else. We got her grits and asked that they throw some brocccoli in it. The broccoli was too firm to feed her even in cut up pieces but she liked the grits and my mom was happy to have some more broccoli. The toddler later finished off the baby's food. They are still operating with COVID restrictions so it's a no touch experience where customers order their own food on kiosks and it's serves in to-go containers even if you're dining in. All drinks are canned or bottled, and there is a no cash rule. My read is that it's essentially a diner with a variety of American foods. Everything we had was okay; nothing that I'd make a special trip just to eat. That said, I'd like to go back and try some other menu items. read more

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Great Food! I've visited St Louis twice, both times visiting this place. It was great.

ABSOLUTE GARBAGE!!!! These people don't even have the common decency & respect to add fresh toppings. I was given rotted lettuce & a 1/2 of 1/2 mushed tomato! THIS IS MY 2nd & final time having a horrible experience! THIS TIME IT WAS WAY WORSE! O STARS read more

The food was delicious and the manager was very friendly! When my family comes in town I'm definitely going to take them here!

This is my go-to dish at Cathy's Kitchen, it's around 12.00. It's soooo filling, so we'll seasoned and delicious. My picky 3 year old even like it. Very large shrimp and tasty sausage in a nice cajun gravy. This is my absolute favorite thing on the menu. It comes with toasted garlic bread as well. Cathy's and her husband is always there. She's very friendly to customers and pleasant. As far as ambiance, I've never eaten inside the restaurant. I've only ordered to go. read more

Cathy's Kitchen - Shrimp n grits - Seafood Near Me - Ferguson, Missouri

We made our last food stop here before going home. I've had soul food in different spots across the country. Cathy's takes the #1 spot after our visit. Menus are available via a QR code so there's no pressure on placing your order immediately. We had the St Louis Shrimp, BBQ fries, Chicken and sausage Cajun pasta, and a catfish filet. All of the food is a perfect representation of making the simple things right and not overcomplicating your food. The shrimp was fried and had a good light batter and was spicy but not too spicy. The fries were cooked and seasoned well. The catfish was moist and seasoned perfectly. And the pasta was just as seasoned and cooked to perfection just as everything else was. If you're visiting please go here. The menu has everything to choose from and the food will not disappoint! read more

Cathy's Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Ferguson, Missouri

I would give Cathy's Kitchen a 3.5, not deserving of a 4 but not a 3. They no longer serve the food on real plates, even if you order in, so you have to use take out boxes and plastic silverware. I would prefer the former. The woman who took our food was sort of friendly, but I wouldn't call her the best welcoming party. The food made this earn the .5. I had the catfish nuggets tacos and my mother had the Sicilian pasta. Both were seasoned well and very good. We ordered two desserts to go, caramel cake and one banana pudding cake. Both were stale. I would possibly go back for the food, and just take it home. read more

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Came here for lunch before boarding a plane because of Yelp reviews. Cute place with lots of family pictures and friendly owners. But really the hit was the seafood macaroni and cheese. I am almost always disappointed by restaurant mac and cheese, but this was a gooey, cheesy, delicious giant portion studded with shrimp. The red beans and rice was good too. But I will be dreaming of that mac and cheese for a long time more! read more

Cathy's Kitchen - red beans and rice and seafood mac and cheese - Seafood Near Me - Ferguson, Missouri

I'm sure by now everyone in the world knows that Cathy 's kitchen is the best! And she's always so very nice.

Run to Cathy's Kitchen if you want amazing food, friendly and warm service and a unique experience!! read more

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My colleagues and I were searching for a lunch spot and discovered Cathy's Kitchen. With its good reviews, we decided to give it a try, and I'm glad we did. The food, ambiance, and service were excellent. Even the little robot was friendly, lol. I'll definitely return if I'm in St. Louis again. read more

Cathy's Kitchen - Shrimp and Grits - Seafood Near Me - Ferguson, Missouri

Love the food everything I've ever had here has been amazing. The atmosphere and the staff are all A-1

Went there for lunch today and ordered the black bean burger, bbq seasoned fries and strawberry shortcake ( which I should not have gotten because I'm trying to lose weight). Anyway, it was the best black bean sandwich I've had in awhile, the fries were seasoned to perfection and that strawberry shortcake was the best I ever had in life! read more

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Cathy's was incredible! Everything was cooked to order from scratch and oh so good. Great music playing and fun atmosphere. We even got a picture with Cathy who was very friendly and accommodating. Once again, all of the food was amazing. read more

Great food. Have tried too many to name and they were all terrific! I would definitely go back again and have recommend to many.