When we lived in the area, we ate at Fat Cats a lot. Now that we're 3.5 hours away, we're missing the delicious food! There's absolutely no place in our city to get a decent fish fry, fried shrimp or clams. We were visiting family in Mohawk recently and of course we opted to have lunch at Fat Cats!! The employees are still super nice and friendly! It was just as good as we remembered! Hubby's fried haddock was on point! Perfectly crispy but still flaky and delicious! My fried shrimp and clams were amazing! Their coleslaw is the best in the area!! I'm so glad the food hasn't changed in the few years since we've moved. It's definitely worth the 3.5 hour drive!! Worthy of all five stars! read more

Fat Cat's Fish Fry - Fried shrimp - Seafood Markets Near Me - Herkimer, New York

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Service was very friendly. Food was well prepared, delicious and quickly served. Easy stop off the thruway.

Lot's of seating, servers are great. Order to go available to. Variety of food available.

not bad, firstly Doug's Cortland -I do here like best but after a select drive to Herkimer Little Falls which is well worth - great to relax convene and enjoy-fish-haddock friends 'perfectly' fried Cole slaw- buns little small could be warmed. Yes, organic to customers tastes and sights. 8/10 read more

Fat Cat's Fish Fry - As much as the scenery is out a sigh'- can't miss this! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Herkimer, New York

Some of the best seafood I've ever had in my life have gone there multiple times since the first time and will keep returning

Food here is still good but it's greasier than it used to be. I don't like it. I would still recommend going here but it's just not as good as it used to be read more

Great seafood and amazing portions of ice cream. This is a perfect example of never judge a book by its cover. A gem in the heart of Herkimer. read more

The food is cooked to perfection even though the place is mobbed with people. Prices are reasonable. We always get take out and never had a problem. The atmosphere and environment was that of a towny hole in the wall. But what are you there for? Good good. I don't hesitate to recommend read more

Omg where do I start I have been getting fish from here since I was a child. My grandma used to work there and she always got me fish. It is so good if you're looking for a haddock dinner or a fisherman's platter either way your seafood needs will be served to a T. read more

When ever I'm in the Herkimer area I'm eating at Fat Cats. Fisherman's platter is a plentiful feast. I also get the fish fry dinner (not at the same time of course). And purchase seafood by the pound and let them cook it for you. And don't forget to get a milkshake or ice cream cone as well. read more

I've heard nothing but good reviews about this place for some time now. Large portion sizes and great prices. All I can say is wow! Delicious! Prices are very very fair and the food was phenomenal. Cooked perfectly and the food was brought right out of the kitchen. The fryer oil was very fresh and there wasn't a "fish taste" mixed in with the French fries or different foods which leads me to believe foods are prepared separately or in specific fryers Over ordered but have leftovers for dinner now. You won't leave hungry that's for sure. Great atmosphere and very clean on the inside. Wait staff was top notch and atmosphere is child friendly. I would consider this better seafood then some restaurants I have been to in mystic Connecticut based off a great price for seafood, atmosphere, positive attitude of employees and more so the quality of the food. I will surely be returning to this establishment very soon. A++ read more

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Well as always Fat Cats has the Best Food ever. Look at the pictures of the amazing Haddock I'm posting. Not 1 bite was left. The Chicken fingers were amazing. Wife was to full so we brought some home and the were great. The one problem was we were to full for their amazing ice cream. They don't have the name Fat Cats for nothing. All their serving are big. Reasonable prices and worth the 130 mile round trip we make to go there. read more

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We had the fish and chips, scallop platter, rice pudding, and shrimp basket. For $45; it would have been better spent going across the street to Hannaford and buying frozen. 1) Do they ever change the oil in the fryer? 2) Shrimp was so tiny you needed a jeweler's eye loop to find them. 3) cheap bay scallops. 4) Haddock pieces are the size of a McDonald's filet of fish sandwich. read more

Love fat cats especially in the summer I love going to get ice cream great service and I live right down the road so it's perfect for me love it 5 stars read more

Just stopped for a bite on our way down I 90. Easy to find . Amazing food! Five of us were able to get in and served very quickly. Friendly staff.. Ordered fish and chips, fish sandwich (was huge) chicken tenders reported to be very good(by our picky eater) would definitely recommend. We'll make a point of stopping by again read more

I had lunch at Fat Cat's Fish Fry for the first time today. My fresh fried haddock sandwich for $6.50 was unmistakably delicious and the price was right. Fortunately I just moved nearby and can enjoy their yummy fresh fish on a regular basis! The staff is friendly and service is super fast. read more

Not really a fan. Not saying the food isn't good, it's just not my taste. I have had the fish fry and the batter tasted odd to me. I'm wondering if the oil needed changing? Have also had just scallops, once. Ate one or 2 of the half pound and the rest went into the garbage. Not sure if they were old or if they were the kind packed in water. Did not have that great fresh sweet scallop flavor that I was expecting. Disappointing. I will, however, even after 2 failed attempts, order again some time. But if it's like the first 2 tries, I will never return. Three strikes and they're out... But on the positive side, the prices are descent, the place seems clean and the service is good. read more

Great food for a great price. I recommend this no frills eat in or take out restaurant and seafood retailer.

I came here with my boyfriend and it is one of the best places that serves ice cream. Not only that they serve ice cream but it's also a seafood restaurant! My boyfriend loves seafood and I love love love ice cream so it's perfect for us! I got the Cotten candy soft serve and it tastes amazing. The regular Cotten Cotten (hard icecream) tastes EXACTLY like Cotten candy though. Deff worth a try read more

I love Fat Cats. I got my husband and my son a fish fry dinner and my husband said it was the best he has ever had. The coating on the fish was light and crispy and the fish was juicy and moist. Their homemade clam chowder is to die for. It is the best I have ever had. I can't wait for the season to get colder just so I can have it. Their clam dinner is great too. I just wish they would make their own fired clams instead of getting frozen ones. There was some nice size clams but I had a lot of small ones. Wish there was a little more clams that came with the dinner. The prices are extremely reasonable there. The portions are awesome too. On Fridays there is standing room only. There were people parking on the streets and in the old Pondarosa parking lot. I highly recommend going trying if you haven't tired before just wish there were bigger clam strips read more

Another of the area's hidden gems you don't know what to think at first but upon entering the awesome smell for the fish fry's is heavenly. For a "fish market" this place smells great and the specialty fry is beyond compare: Cooked with the flaky texture you're looking for... and you can have it light or dark to taste... just right! The taste is fresh as can be, clean and light. While simple and fast, the shop is also meticulously clean and pleasant so it's great to eat-in or take out. Always worth a visit. I'd recommend to anyone read more

My husband and I just love this place. The food is excellent, fresh and tasty. The portions are large and you DEFINATELY get your moneys worth. Today we had the fried smelts and fresh fried clam strips. They were heavenly! This place is a real gem in Herkimer, NY. Anyone who is local knows this is THE place to go for the best seafood around. Very affordable prices too, friendly prompt service. Its our "go to" restaurant. read more