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    Mattie's Catfish Kitchen & More

    3.7 (49 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    The front of the closed restaurant

    Really was excited to try it checked online to see if they were open took the drive because I heard great things and not only were they not open they looked closed but I know their not because my brother got food from here 2 days ago and bragged about it so it was just very annoying because the stigma with black businesses is that we open when we want too vs our hours of operation their signage says open 11am it's currently 2:53 pm I've tried calling and etc no answer so just disgruntling that indicates poor service out gate:

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    Ericka S.

    Perhaps other folks have had better experiences with Mattie's fried fish than I did recently. The fish in my order, along with other items in the basket such as toast, fries, shrimp and hush puppies, were fried way too hard. Every item except the fries was not seasoned and was one step away from being inedible. I also received no lemon slices with my meal. The only thing that really saved this place was a family member's fish po boy, which apparently was good. I might try this place again, but with reservations.

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    Kyree C.

    I really like this cat fish and fries basket I got at this festival! The catfish are crispy and the fries are crispy & flavorful the only thing is I wish they would have seasoned the catfish a little bit more. It was giving a more bready taste, but I still did like the flavor & the crunch. Just wish there was just a little bit more seasoning. But overall it was a good food experience! Check out my video review on Instagram @Gluttony.taste.sin

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    Jack D.

    ALL I HAVE IS THREE LETTERS OMG The fish is so flavorful and crispy well seasoned. You must try it it's worth coming back to.

    Catfish and fries

    Whew, chile! I LOVE ME SOME CATFISH! But this here was next to the worst I've ever had. It didn't seem too fresh and as if it were frozen while already battered. 3 days later and that fish is still in my fridge. I do not waste good catfish. The burger was dry as hell. The end. I gave them 2 stars instead of 1 since they're black owned.

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    Paige J.

    I'm always down to try something new and also support a local small business and I am SOOO glad I stopped by. The guy who took our order and served us, I'm assuming the owner, literally blew me away. His catfish was so good! So impressed. He was super friendly and made everything to order. We will definitely be back for round two.

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    8 months ago

    Whenever I have a taste for some fried catfish this is one of my go too. Customer service is amazing and the food is always hot and fresh

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    Ordered fried shrimp, shrimps were not deveined, I ended up throwing it in the trash.

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    Horrible customer service, they act as if you're bothering them. Food ok, won't be returning. Customer service is everything

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    We have tried almost everything on the menu. We love it all. And Pops is doing it all solo. Just simply amazing.

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    The food is good but they are way too expensive I spent 28 bucks for 2 fish , 6 shrimp fries and a drink . The fish tasted of cheap quality

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