There has never been a visit where I've been disappointed. I've had the catfish and shrimp fillet combo with red beans and rice and salad with Italian dressing. This was very fresh and delicious! I've also had the salmon with grilled squash and zucchini and salad w/Italian dressing. Let's just say this is one place I'm a regular at and I do fulfill my punch card there, so after the 8th visit you get a free meal. If you like a kick in flavor you can make it "snappy". The kids meal comes in a cute paper boat/ship and it has that old school fish in a packet for the prize that you place on your hand to see what the movement of the fish means, along with some cookies. The hushpuppies are delicious and I've tried the margaritas too. Definitely a keeper for a great alcoholic drink and some good tasting seafood. read more

Flying Fish - Salmon, grilled zucchini and squash, red beans and rice and a salad w/Italian dressing. - Seafood Near Me - Garland, Texas

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Decent little hole in the wall seafood place. Prices were reasonable, service was quick. I found the hush puppies delightful and the shrimp a little over done. Skip the fries nothing to write home about. All in all would return. read more

Food is ok, but POLITICS is NOT. They start charging you for the Ukraine support fund or whatever on your bill without your consent. They have a sign stating everyone will be AUTOMATICALLY CHARGED $1 (I guess) for the ukraine war fund. And if you disagree they will be more than happy to refund you the money if you say so at the counter. I am coming to eat and NOT support your political cause. Don't charge the customers by default and require them to ask for a refund. Instead ask them if they want to contribute towards your political beliefs. That would be more polite. I won't be visiting anytime soon unless this political BS is removed. Customers WARNED!!! read more

I've eaten here repeatedly and had awesome service and awesome food. But if you order from ubereats they are going to take over an hour to deliver your food and since this is fish it's going to be not edible. Unfortunately since they are partnered with Uber Eats they end up sharing most of the blame. If you complain to Uber Eats they will not refund your money or deal with you instead will treat you like you did something wrong. I highly recommend this business no longer does business with Uber Eats if they value their own reputation. read more

Fresh catfish and homemade hushpuppies are their specialty. It's never fishy and so tasty that I don't even need tartar sauce! There is ample seating and rarely ever so busy that you have to wait. I love that they have a reward program too... visit 8 times and the 9th is free! read more

I'm from Houston, so I know what good fish and creole tastes like. I was visiting family in Dallas, and we decided to give this place a try. I wouldn't say the crawfish was the best I've ever had, but the catfish was really good. The reason I'm giving it 4 stars was really the Gumbo. It was excellent! Plenty of shrimp, just spicy enough. Very tasty. We will definitely be back! read more

Pretty good portion sizes, fries were really good, only thing I would change is I wish they seasoned or brined their frog legs. Their batter is great, but if you get some meat without batter, you can tell it wasn't seasoned. Shrimp were a good size. Deff left full! read more

Flying Fish - Frog legs with Thunder Thighs! - Seafood Near Me - Garland, Texas

Never a bad meal. They go above and beyond to make sure my meal is exactly what I want every time I order.

My friends surf n turf was bland and all three items cooked in same batter. Gumbo was delicious and you could actually see the shrimp in the po-boy.....my friends dish is why it gets 4*s read more

My daughter and I stopped in for a quick lunch . We had fish and fries and gumbo . Really good food . Nice environment. We ordered to go but ended up eating on the patio out front . Very nice read more

Tried The Jambalaya, fried fish, and fried pickles. Fried pickles were entirely too salty! Fried very well, but couldn't eat many without wanting to down a half gallon of water. Fried fish was hot and fresh, fried well but no flavor...very bland. I actually wish they would've use some of the seasoning from the fried pickles. Jambalaya was also very bland with a kick. Loved the fact it was spicy, but it too bland to enjoy. We didn't finish any of our food. I dislike leaving restaurants with the feeling that I wasted well earned money...we won't be returning. read more

Its not the greatest but its not the least. If you crave fried food then come here. I had the catfish/shrimp combo ($10) they gave you 2 hushpuppies and lots of fries. I wasn't too pleased with the fries but I was gonna get the pickled green tomatoes but forgot to ask. The shrimps were good I normally don't eat the tail but I did this time. The catfish was alright not the best but decent. The best part were the hushpuppies, they were well seasoned and fried. The line pretty much wrapped around the front part of the store and kept that way for a good time. I didn't have to wait long for meal they had it ready pretty fast. Sundays they have 50 cents oysters and Wednesdays they have AYCE catfish for $15. read more

Flying Fish - Combo meal-looks small but is really filling! - Seafood Near Me - Garland, Texas

Excellent food. Everything is very fresh.I like the fact that you have a choice of toppings on your fish. Sides are good.

This place is so awesome. My friends took me here for my birthday. I had the boiled crawfish. I've been back a couple times. Had the trout each time. Very clean place. Great staff. Much attention to keeping everything clean! This is my new go-to dish place in Sachse. Check them out. read more

So I have a friend visiting from over seas, we went one night to the Fish n Tails oyster bar in downtown Garland. Decided to to Flying Fish, since they had more of a variety... Fried shrimp, and catfish were okay...really looked better than tasted, might have a little more seasoning for me. French fries were generoud, yet not good...really a waste. Green salad for girlfriend with ranch dressing she said was pretty good, green beans again looked better than tasted, and under seasoned.. The whole fried fish looked way better, and maybe needed to try onion rings.... If you are just going to get fried stuff I recommend Fish n Tails over this place, do get the onion rings.... Line moved fast, and waited only 10 minutes for food.... read more

I've heard good things about Flying Fish so I nabbed a buy one entree get one free coupon and had an opportunity to try it out Saturday evening. 5pm and place was 1/3 full. Staff.was friendly. Looking on the menu, the entrees I wanted were starred as not valid with coupon. What? They were more expensive so I'd think they were ideal for BOGO, but no. Ordered the jalapeno stuffed with cheese and shrimp wrapped in bacon. The platter with catfish, fried oysters, and shrimp, fries, and red beans & rice. After 20 minutes the food arrived. The stuffed jalapenos had no flavor. Bland. I was surprised. Oysters were ok, shrimp was ok, catfish was ok. Got double fries instead of red beans and rice. Didn't mess with it. The ranch dressing was homemade tasting and great. Sweet tea was spot on. Bottom Line: For the cost and how the food tasted and not served right. I'll pass. There are too many other places that get it right. Maybe this was an off-day, but that's not my bad. I won't be back. read more

This is our go-to when celebrating family birthdays. Our favorite is the fried shrimp & catfish combo - it comes with fries, but we ask for the grilled squash/zucchini or fried okra instead. My husband is not a seafood eater, but he loves the chicken sandwich made "snappy" (and the whole kitchen yells "snappy") which means blackened. There's plenty to look at on the walls while you are waiting for you food! read more

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Had the Mexican Shrimp cocktail, which was fabuloso!!! Also, the jambalaya....super yummy! And the fried fish and shrimp....these were good too. Not at all greasy! Very crispy and hot. Overall good stuff for a great price and the environment is relaxed and chill. read more

Flying Fish - Many options on the menu! - Seafood Near Me - Garland, Texas

This was the worst customer service experience of my life. We received a coupon in the mail for a two for one deal. It requires the purchase of two drinks. I called in my order to Jorge. He has terribly broken English but conveyed I could buy crawfish chowder in lieu of two drinks (in addition to the entrees). Here is where things get interesting. When I went to pick up my food Jorge not only told me I had to buy two drinks in addition but RAISES HIS VOICE pints his finger in my face and tells me "if you don want two drink you go. Just go. I no do chowder I no tell you that." I write corporate and their response is attached. If you are in the mood for terrible people serving mediocre deep fried food...... you found your spot!! read more

Flying Fish - Corporate response. After this guy yells at me this is how they respond....... gotta be kidding me. - Seafood Near Me - Garland, Texas

Been here a couple times and have been disappointed! Jambalaya was sad! They put small serving of jambalaya over a large pile of rice. I mean for $9.50 I'm expecting a good serving of jambalaya, not rice! Gumbo, lobster bisque was disappointing also. My husband fan of their fried food so only reason I gave it 3 stars. read more

My daughter and her family introduced me to the Flying Fish in Firewheel, north Garland, TX. Ordering was helpful and quick. Our take-out meals were fixed quickly and were as we had ordered. We had the spicy fish tacos, shrimp salad with grilled shrimp, the fish and shrimp combo which were all well-prepared and very tasty. I'm a crawfish lover and authority! I had a fried crawfish tail poboy. However, it was disappointing. The tail pieces were unusually small and the nuggets were more breading than meat so the taste of the crawfish diluted and somewhat disappointing. I would doubt that they buy their own crawfish tails and bread them themselves, so they should upgrade the quality of the product that they buy. Will I return to the Flying Fish? You bet! Will I try the crawfish poboy? Probably after about a year to see if they have improved the crawfish products they purchase. read more

FOOD STYLE: Seafood FORMAT: Self-Service LOCATION: Good Access / Parking This review is dedicated to all you enthusiasts of SpongeBob Squarepants (young & old). Grab ahold of yer britches, me mateys, 'cause it's time for .... ! Are you ready, kids? Aye, aye, Captain! I can't heeeearrr youuuu ... AYE AYE, CAPTAIN!! Oooooooh! - Who lives in the suburbs all fancy and free - FLYING - FISH RESTAUR - ANT!! A sea-shanty pretender you know it is he! FLYING - FISH RESTAUR - ANT!! If generic fillets be a somethin' you wish - FLYING - FISH RESTAUR - ANT!! Then come on down here, they got tons of blah fish! FLYING - FISH RESTAUR - ANT!! FLYING - FISH RESTAUR - ANT!! FLYING - FISH RESTAUR - ANT!! FLYING - FIIIISH, RESTAUR-AAAAAANT!! Arg, kiddies! When yer Cap'n were a wee little laddie in sailor shorts, skipping down the sandy beaches of New England, his parents would often polish their hooks and put on their best peg legs for a sumptuous jaunt to the nearest sea shanty in the ol' family barge. (Especially after yer Cap'n here sailed his father's schooner directly into a sand bar on Grand Marquis Reef ..) Ah, what a wonder. Clapboard dumps every one of 'em, filthy hovels, covered with crumpled wrappers, ev'ry table coated in a greasy film, and teen-aged bilge-rats a-manning the registers with one hand on your plate ... and the other up their nose. But for what they lacked in style, they made up for it with the world's best seaside fare at prices that were just INSANE! $4.69 at a clam shack would buy you a cannonball-sized cardboard boat to bivalve heaven, filled to twice it's height with fresh, hearty clams from Neptune's bounty, each one the size of yer big toe when the sea-fungus gets ahold of it. Oh, how the soft bellies would just sag and burst down the back of your tongue! The living flavor of the sea in each mouthy bite! No need for a leftover bag and yer shovel back then, lads! No pirate worth his salt would bury these Treasured Pieces ... o' ate them up, we did, to the very last crunchy scrap and clam-goo-soaked french fry. But then we upped anchor and made sail for the middle of cattle country, exchangin' the bountiful blue seas for oceans of brown dust and sky-high pollen counts. We hoped that maybe a touch of the Gulf had stretched as far as Dallas, but the only 'real fish' to be had locally inland that possessed the living flavor of the sea also included a pungent touch of 5W-30 weight motor oil. So it was with high hopes that we made way for the Flyin' Fish. A Gulf Shanty it proclaimed to be! But our hopes were a-dashed on the rocks of reality, much like me Father's poor Chrysler on that fateful day years before. * The Spring Creek BBQ of Seafood * FF puts on a good show, I'll give 'em that. The cheap wooden boardin', the rickety swinging screen doors with their squeaky seagull shriek, and trophy fish decoratin' every inch of wall and more above. Authentic enough to make ye forget each was a product of the dreaded Sammy Walton's Locker! But it takes more 'n looks and a fish-laden menyah to be a TRUE shanty! And alas! Here be where the ship begins to leak. 'Though the galley lists nearly every grunge-worthy seafood standard imaginable - catfish, shrimp, tilapia, oysters, trout, salmon, snapper, and crawdads, methinks it all sounds too much alike the frozen seafood section at Kroger's. The trout, oysters, and salmon have that watery, vacant taste you only get from freezers and the boxes they come in; you have to order yer broadsides fried if ya be wantin' somethin' that tastes like it were once meant to be food. What should 'ave been a tidal wave of flavor is 'ere reduced to little more than a ripple of suggestion. Good fish done well needs no embellishment or magician's trickery to stir the mermaids up from the deep. But, there is booty to be plundered from the Flying Fish, if ye be savorin' land-lubbers' grub. Burgers, hush puppies, and onion rings are nicely done, even if they lack a true nautical hint. And five stars to the corporate chef who came up with the rice and beans. Absolutely fantastic. Creole rice & beans are usually a bland side most sailors leave on their plates for color or scrape off for shark chum. But whatever the galley throws into it turns this common sloop of the Gulf into a true Blue-Blood Yankee Clipper of a dish! It's almost worth storming aboard your local FF for an order to go, all by itself! A final note - the employees are as motley a crew of scurvy thieves as you'll find in any shoreside tavern. With a gap-toothed smile they'll take yer order and toss it back, but it's up to the diner to be a makin' off with his own plunder. Self-serve ain't so bad, but every dish is on a platter the size of a Man 'o War's foresail, and loaded with the cheapest china money can buy, it can be a handful to maneuver yer cargo through the winding passages. read more

Food was good...had the tilapia tacos (snappy-spicy). The reason I'm only giving this place 2 stars is strictly because of the service from the lady (Nury) that took our order. She was not helpful when we asked about the menu (our first time here) and actually kinda rude when talking with my wife while ordering and then again when she asked for a to-go cup for our drinks. We will not be back. read more

Flying Fish - Food was good customer service not good at all. - Seafood Near Me - Garland, Texas

Sometimes, you just need hushpuppies. And catfish. And sweet tea. When you do, you head to Flying Fish. You leave feeling the world is ok. My wife and I visited on a Saturday evening. The line was about 10 folks deep, but moved pretty quickly. We debated menu items, but finally decided to each get the combo basket with 2 catfish filets, 4 butterfly shrimp, fries, and hushpuppies. We also ordered an extra basket of hushpuppies and a dish of cole slaw to split. Sweet teas completed the order. $38 dollars later we were sitting at our table waiting for the food. I actually appreciate the blinky-vibratey disk they handed me to let me know when the fod was ready. It can get annoying in an already loud restaurant to have some kid with a cracking voice scream your name into a loudspeaker. As we waited for the grub, we looked around the restaurant for that ethereal "ambiance" quality. Here it screams "tacky tourist trap." There are pics of proud fishermen displaying their prize catches, and an enormous number of those kitschy singing fish (Flying Fish actually trades baskets of catfish for your discarded Billy Bass!) The food took about 7 minutes to arrive, and when it did it was lava hot. The cook everything to order, and it shows. The catfish was darn near perfect with its cornmeal crust and moist, flaky texture. The included tartar sauce is right up my alley. I'm a dill guy. not a big fan of the sweet tarter. Theirs is dill-rific! The Shrimp are about the size of a toddler's fist, and nicely coated. Cooked perfectly to remain tender. Cocktail sauce was a little bland. As I was leaving I saw a jar of horseradish sitting with the other condiments. Next time, I'll mix a little in to kick the cocktail up a notch. Fries are standard fast-food fries. There was a pile of them under the main players, so they were room temp by the time I got to them. Not their fault. The Hushpuppies might have changed my life. Perfect little round balls or crispy happiness. When I bit into one I was thrilled to discover real corn studded through. Absolutely delicious. I also caused a scene trying to prize the last one in the basket away from my wife. When the baskets were empty we were full, but my wife noticed they make fried chocolate pies, so she went up and ordered two. a few minutes later we received the little pillows of chocolatey goodness. Hot as lava, semisweet, and decadent. We waddled out into the warm Texas evening, vowing to visit again soon. read more

Dunno why... ... but FF never got me that excited.. I like their fish but I don't flip out over it or anything. You know? Everything tastes fresh, that's for sure. Dunno, but it's definitely good grub for pretty fair prices. Not the cleanest location & the service is pretty OK. * What solidifies FF's 3rd star is the fact that so many non-deep-fried options (grilled, blackened, pan fried, etc.). Meh, try this location if you want... It's alright . read more

surprisingly creative and fresh food find at Firewheel! I had the crispy fish tacos with pickled green tomatoes and I was in heaven. Also, they give you 3 tacos rather than the standard 2 elsewhere. Several ppl had fried catfish, and one had grilled catfish and they all raved over the food. I would love to go back and try the calamari and bloody mary grilled oysters, but I'll problably have to wait another year to visit lol. read more

This place has become a favorite! What put it over the edge and into 5 star territory???? After several more visits, everything I have tried has been top notch! LOVE the fish tacos! Get the grilled tilapia - its served in a crispy corn taco shell that doesnt break apart when you bite into it... filled with sweet tasty cole slaw, and a side of some of best red beans and rice I have had anywhere. Also- Thurs eve special is 2 pounds of crab legs for $19.99. We made pigs of ourselves and savored every little morsel. read more

Atmosphere: extremely cold. Everybody (3) at the table looked forward to finishing so we could go out in the 90 degree weather to thaw out. Decor was stark with photos of bass all over the walls. They don't serve bass, so what the heck? Fish tacos: almost the worst I've ever had. Crispy taco shells? Wrong, supposed to be soft. Fish was slightly undercooked and mushy. Sauce and toppings were nothing to write home about. Others had the grilled trout and said that it was OK. Order taker: unfriendly and unbending. I asked for grilled catfish on the taco. He said no, you can only have grilled tilapia or fried catfish. But they DO serve grilled catfish, so why couldn't I have it on my tacos. Attitude: because that's the way it is. Other people in the restaurant were enjoying FRIED STUFF. So there ya go. Eat the fried stuff so we can keep our cardiologists in bidness (sic). read more

Not bad, not great. I had the grilled Rainbow trout, which was fine but could have used some salt and pepper before grilling. The beans and rice were incredibly bland. If we went back, it would be for the hush puppies and their bacon wrapped stuffed jalapenos. Tasty! Like another reviewer stated, it seems like the fried food is king here. The other menu items are hit or miss. read more

Went here for a quick lunch as I was craving some wholesome seafood... in North Dallas. Anyhow, found this little place off of my Yelp! app, naturally. It really wasn't very busy even during lunch time on a weekday which got me a bit worried, but I was feeling brave at the moment especially after defeating 10 screaming children at work. Anyhow, I wanted to eat something remotely healthy so here were my picks: Tilapia poboy - This was a large poboy and I got it with all of the condiments. The grilled fish was very tender and juicy! In retrospect I think I would only add the tomatoes, onions, and lettuce next time. The tartar sauce in the sammich was too tangy for my taste (and the quantity of the sauce was a bit much as well). You get your pick of 6 or 8 different side dish with fries being the usual suspect, but not only was I feeling brave, I wanted to give my heart a fighting chance for the remainder of the afternoon. So grilled squash and zucchini was on order, and it was as good as healthy eating gets tbh. Overall the place was clean and had a Louisiana/Southern vibe along with the music. The bus boys and girls do a really nice job of promptly cleaning up tables so don't forget to leave tip which is easy to forget since you pay at the register! Total: $11.89 for one brave dentist! read more

The info banners hanging on the windows reeled me in. Mud bugs are in season! I usually head over to boiling crab for mud bugs but if you don't want to wait in line, and you're in the north garland area- this is a pretty chill spot. Fun atmosphere and good food. This time I only came in to order 5 lbs of crawfish to go.... And they put it in a miller lite cooler for me to take home! Very thoughtful of them indeed. It was still steaming hot when I got home seasoned well. Definitely not near my favorite boils but good enough for my cravings. I must come back To try their $0.50 oysters on Sundays. read more

Flying Fish - Seafood Near Me - Garland, Texas

Everything I've ordered here has been stellar. The staff is friendly, restaurant is clean and the food is fresh and reasonable. I tend to order the 2 strip fried catfish that comes with fries and hush puppies. It's cooked to perfection every single time I get it. They lightly dust their catfish in cornmeal before deep frying it that seals in the moisture. The fish is not greasy at all. It is light and just melts in your mouth. Love this place! read more

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Went here for first time a week ago with some family. I had the whole fried catfish (around 1lbs) with some fries and had some coleslaw. It was delicious! The fish was perfectly cooked and the slaw was great. The place is a no frills restaurant with good cooked food and a chill atmosphere. Ambiance is a bit on the loud side, but not too bothering. They have some canned/bottled beers and wines as well as a few draught options. Great food at fair prices, but as always the company makes or breaks the deal. read more

Flying Fish has got to be in the running for the best Catfish in Dallas. Possibly one of the best spots for seafood. I went here a few years ago when it first opened and wasn't very impressed. I haven't been back since. I'm wishing now that I'd tried again sooner. My understanding is that the management/ownership changed at some point. That must have been what made the difference. I went for mother's day and had catfish. It was perfectly fried, juicy without a strong fishy taste to it. The tartar sauce tasted fresh and home made. The fries and hushpuppies were average. There isn't a wait service or anything like that here, it's a fish n chips divey style joint. But I highly recommend it if you're looking for catfish or seafood anywhere in the area. I'll definitely be back! read more

Maaaaaan don't eff with a girl after some hush puppies. Listen to this trash- after YEARS of going there on all you can eat catfish night, they denied me my extra hush puppies. I was told that the all you can eat is ONLY on the catfish portion! Dude, I want 45¢ worth of corn bread batter which I'M SURE is cheaper than the extra catfish I'm not even gonna have. On top of all that, I think the overall quality of the other items has gone down- my gorgeous dining companion complained that her fish tasted like freezer burn. read more

One of my favorite places to eat some seafood. The Mexican cocktail is awesome!As well as many of their other fried and grilled plates. We Always feel welcomed here and is always very clean. They have very friendly staff read more

Got the Shrimp Po'boy it was tasty. The shrimp were a bit small.... so they fell out of the sandwich pretty easy. Then again the sandwich was thick, full of stuff so lettuce and sauce fell out pretty easy as well. Wish they were more generous with the hushpuppies. They were extremely good, but I am disappointed when I only get 2 small hushpuppies. :( If I had gotten 4 I would up my rating by a star!! (Yes, I love hushpuppies) read more

Best catfish I've had. Grilled with veggies Yum!!! My mom got the classic fried with hush puppies. Also very good. Very good quality catfish here! read more

We were craving seafood and had a great discount to this place so we decided to give it a whirl. I went in with blackened catfish in mind but since they didn't offer it I opted for grilled. BIG MISTAKE. It was very bland. my meal consisted of me trying each of the condiments on the table with each bite in an effort to not be wasteful and eat my meal. Still couldn't do it, my beau ended up polishing it off for me while I ate the rest of his salad. He offered me his tilapia but that too was a disappointment. It tasted like nothing. On the other hand, their salad was really great, as was the fried okra! My favorite was the lemonade that was almost as good a Chick-fil-A's! I guess i'll try the fried fish dishes instead if I'm ever dragged back there! read more

The service! The manager there was a really nice guy! So nice that first impression are everything and because of his personality I would love to come here every week just because the food was fresh and so delicious! And how the service was was just UFF! The sweet tea was GREAT! And it wasn't loud . I came on a Thursday . But I recommend this place because of the manager and the workers who made the food taste really yummy read more