This was my first visit to this restaurant and I was very pleased with my experience. The store was clean and ambiance nice. Family friendly and accommodating to our group size. The food Catfish platter was delicious I gotta say. Fish was fried to my specification exactly. The server was courteous and polite. I love the fact that the slaw is made with cabbage, hush puppies and fries were seasoned nicely. I must say my overall experience was outstanding and I will be returning again. Great and professional service you all... read more

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The red snapper was amazing and the customer service outstanding. I recommend this restaurant. Parking is on busy street but definitely a spot to try. read more

Terrific food at a fair price. I usually order the catfish. They offer many desserts but I never leave enough room. Many veggie options for vegetarian friends. read more

Soul Fish Cafe - Catfish - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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After hours of searching for a restaurant that was open for dine in... we ran across soul fish cafe on yelp and decided that would be our first dine in after quarantine lunch. I got the cat fish plate with sweet potato fries and fried okra. I would honestly say that my experience was good. The server greeted us 6ft apart and spoke very loudly and we understood her while she talked underneath her mask. I decided to get the catfish plate with fried okra and sweet potato fries and it was pretty tasty. I was having a hard time deciding if I wanted to get the Caesar salmon salad or catfish but next time I will def we getting the salad next visit. read more

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Still my #1 go-to restaurant on return trips to Memphis. Traditional southern food at its best! read more

Soul Fish Cafe - Catfish Plate with black eyed peas, collard greens and hushpuppies - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

We didn't eat in, but we picked up beef ribs, beans, coleslaw and Mac n cheese with fried chicken. Everything was delicious, the texture was crunchy and crispy, not too salty. The beef ribs had an amazing Smokey flavor, and the bbq sauce was sweet but just right with balance. Definitely recommend, next time I want to eat in because the ambiance looks so cute inside! read more

Amazing catfish and the corn, cabbage, broccoli and hush puppies are divine! Service is good and the experience is very family friendly.

5 star meal for a king! Sat down 5 minutes and this fresh hot beauty is ready to be devoured by me... Great staff plus hot fresh food...Can't go wrong! read more

Soul Fish Cafe - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Great option for southern seafood that also offers vegetable options. Able to get shrimp and fish grilled or blackened as well as the traditional fried version. Not greasy and always good option. read more

Wow! Great food, great service. We called ahead to see if our dog would be welcome in the outdoor patio area. Yes indeed! We got there at a busy time and waited outdoors for about 20 minutes for a table to be freed up. The hostess kept an eye on the situation for us. We had fast service and our server even brought water for Mabel. I had grilled shrimp tacos and collards. Husband had oyster po boy with fried okra. Both outstanding. We are retired but observed many professional people having lunch here. Really terrific place. I hope we make it back to Memphis so we can come again. read more

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This is my FAVORITE Soul Fish location! They get me right every time. In addition to the great food, the service is classy and the establishment is in a wonderful location in the Cooper Young area. You'll love sitting out on the patio and making friends with strangers :) I usually get the whole fish plate with macaroni & cheese with fried okra. Let it bless your soul! read more

Soul Fish Cafe - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Yes, the service is awesome and staff knock it off the roof. I especially love the grilled catfish along with the sweet potato fries.

Fish is very good and love the sides too. Usually get the 3 piece catfish dinner, with Mac and cheese or mashed potatoes, along with Cajun cabbage. You gotta get the Cajun cabbage! Awesome patio. read more

Soul Fish Cafe - 3 piece catfish dinner with Mac 'N Cheese, Cajun Cabbage and Hushpuppies - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Have gone to Soul Fish many times in the past & always enjoyed it. Haven't been in awhile & we returned. It was as good as always. I had grilled catfish tacos which were great. Spouse had blackened catfish plate which was also very good. Our sides collared greens, pickled green tomatoes were excellent. Something on menu to please everybody. Even our tea was notably good. Our service was friendly & efficient. Place was clean. read more

In town & somehow I had them bookmarked so we dropped by for lunch. As stated by others the parking situation isn't grand, we parked a few blocks away & walked back. Not a bother if the weather is ok. The hostess was friendly & asked if we wanted 2 be seated inside or outside, my bf chose inside. We ordered blackened cat filets, catfish bites, shrimp dinner, sides cajun cabbage, mac & cheese, & hush puppies. Catfish was fresh & delicious! 5 Shrimp fresh, but not hot. 4 Hushpuppies were old, refried. 2 Cajun cabbage, too vinegary. 1 Mac & cheese, idk he said it was good. Service 5. Prices very reasonable too. I'd definitely come back & I'd recommend. read more

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Love their fried pickles!! Great service! And always smiling! Great place. Go check them out if you haven't yet.

Fish was good, Cajun cabbage 50/50 had more of a hot sauce taste but was good. fried okra could have been better First time so i will return to explore more of the menu read more

Soul Fish Cafe - Catfish, Cajun cabbage and Fried Okra - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I loved this spot so much I ate here twice in a weekend while visiting. I don't eat a lot of fish, but wow it was good! I got the two piece cornmeal crusted catfish, which came with coleslaw, hush puppies and fries. It was a lot of food (they have bigger portions available too!) and so scrumptious! My friend got the hush puppies appetizer which was 10 pieces for $5! We had so much that we took them home, and then made a second meal out of it when we ordered takeout with the catfish fingers and a western salad that was also delicious. We ate in one day and it was busy, but they were spacing out. The second time was takeout and the order was ready to pick up as soon as I arrived. I would love to eat here again, if only I lived closer. read more

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Always great food and super service at Soul Fish. The hot from the fryer catfish is superior, as is the blackened. Try the pickled green tomatoes! read more

Enjoyed a nice Sunday Brunch here while visiting family in Memphis! The "5-star" rating was well deserved because they served 5-star good with 5-star customer service. They have an extensive menu with multiple Soil Food options as well as a great kids menu with plenty of puzzles and games to keep the kids busy while waiting for their food. I enjoyed the fried fish with macaroni and a side of fried okra. The fish was fried to perfection and seasoned very well. The macaroni was advertised as baked macaroni but came out like more of a stove top mix, however it was still very tasty. Fried Okra is my FAVORITE! I was very excited to see it offered on the menu! They even serve all their drinks in complimentary tumblers that you can keep as souvenirs! read more

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I'm from California and we don't have many places like this. EVERYTHING I had was soooo good!!!!! Can't wait to come back on my next visit to Memphis. read more

Soul Fish Cafe - Fish and Shrimp Platter - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Came in for a snack at their location that has all the beautifully placed silver-cast fish sculptures! Cool touch. Settled on the catfish dip that feels like a take on a smoked salmon dip or lobster dip. Surprisingly, very good! Will come back some time and actually try their food-food! read more

So glad that I found this place while visiting Memphis. Location: close to the hospital I was visiting for the week and hotel I stayed. Estimated 8 min drive from the downtown area. My time of travel was the eve at 5p. Atmosphere: They have done a great job with table distances during this COVID time. The waitress that approached to take my order also kept her distance which was great. This made me feel comfortable (since I can't be in my own home cooking this week). They have a nice little patio area as well to dine on. A bit rainy that night I visited so I elected to stay inside. Food: sorry I ate it so fast that I didn't get a pic 1st (missed breakfast & lunch) . I ordered the Catfish & Shrimp plate with a side of mashed & a cornbread muffin. There were 2 pieces of hot, fried catfish crisped to perfection. 6 fried shrimp, not so hot but taste of breading for both was good. Mashed potatoes were ok, a bit salty for me. Muffin tasted similar to Jiffy, cold but again ok. The best part, it came out quickly (since I was starving) which answered my question about some items not being so hot. Drinks: To calm my nerves for the evening I ordered a bottled Stella Artois & just had water which I was able to take the cup with me as a Nice little souvenir. Overall, I will certainly be back & told other family members to check it out upon their arrival. read more

Soul Fish Cafe - Menu - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I love love love Soul Fish. I usually get the shrimp and catfish with a couple of sides. All of their sides are excellent. Just pick one and you'll be happy. I usually get fries and slaw lately. Here I have tried their sweet potato fries and absolutely love those my favorite thing in the store, is the banana cake any other banana cake you'll ever try worth every penny would even pay double love the cake so moist and the icing is perfect. Definitely my monthly. read more

I am so confused by all these 5 star reviews. I thought overall the food was just OK - nothing to really rave about. I did really enjoy the banana cake which was super moist as well as the mac and cheese side which had a really home-made taste about it. The shrimp and oyster po'boy was bland and there was a lot of bread. The shrimp and oyster was nicely breaded and crisp, but I wish the bread was just slightly toasted to offer more crunch. In regards to the catfish plate, my fiance did not enjoy the distinct catfish flavor, but I thought it was fine. I did notice the tartar sauce had horseradish in it which I wasn't a fan of. I was too full to taste the Memphis, but my fiance enjoyed it. Overall, I thought this place was overhyped and the food was prepared suspiciously quick. I'm glad to have tried it but won't be returning. read more

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The food was delicious and seasoned to perfection. I had the Catfish platter with fries, coleslaw and hush puppies and my husband had the Catfish and shrimp platter with Cajun cabbage. read more

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The grilled salmon, spinach, red beans and rice are Sooooo delicious! I have it EVERY time. It's the only thing I choose because it never disappoints. The key lime pie is also delish! The vibe is laid back downtown with the best people watching window seating. A Good selection of drinks are also available. The service definitely aims to please! read more

Great service today. Food was amazing. But... REALLY wanted the red beans and rice. Please put that back on the menu. read more

Always a great experience at Soul Fish. I loved the food and the atmosphere. We ate at the patio. It was not crowded and was super clean. They used paper menus too. The food was prepared quick and it was super it was so fresh. I always enjoy eating here. The cornbread was so delicious too. I can't wait to go back!! read more

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Good place for great food and also great service. I will be definitely going back again

I really liked the clean look of the restaurant and the setting of the location. A real neighborhood, old school feel but in a modern restaurant. The fish was excellent as were the hush puppies and macaroni and cheese. The cucumber salad definitely needed more pickling and spices and the slaw was very just cabbage with mayonnaise. Southerners are picky about these sorts of things to be fair. The service was pretty mediocre although the staff was friendly. I would still recommend it based on the food. The catfish was on point. read more

Great service and the food is the best Ambiance was good we where there for lunch Daughter in law really enjoyed the catfish read more

Was looking for great catfish and hush puppies and we found it here. Catfish was fried or blackened. Both were delicious!! Good Cole slaw and fries. Best catfish I've had in a long time. Great service, very friendly read more

There's nothing like dinning at Soul Fish! I am just always satisfied with the quality of service that I receive each and every time I visit. I am in love with the new renovations. They have added a patio for diners who like to sit out and enjoy the weather. The inside is more spacious and it just feels bigger and better! On to the food! The food was awesome. I ordered a catfish basket..my fave! The fish is always prepared freshly and just right. It is seasoned right and not fried to hard or to softly. The sides are always amazing as well. The server was so friendly. She frequently checked on us and each time she did it with a smile. I have been dining with them for years and I KNOW I will be back! haha read more

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The service and food, even though they look pack they where able to keep track of customers order, and the food was worth eating for my point of view from the sandwich/ po-boy to the salmon and trout, it was great read more

This is what you get for $19. When I first received my order to go. I told them the fish was cold, So they put it back in the grease. This is a fast food place, fish already cooked under heat lamps. Now there is a secret to getting better quality fish, Connection. read more

Soul Fish Cafe - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Soul fish cafe is a must try if you are in the area. The food is amazing. I had the catfish plate and the filets were perfectly seasoned and had a nice crunch. The collard greens and fried okra were also amazing. Our server Mari was very hospitable and attentive. The place is super cute with lots of parking and a covered patio area. read more

Almost always GREAT food. Service is a bit spotty, but they take food allergies very seriously! I've seldom danced on the way out the door, but I've never been disappointed. read more

Amazing food! Come and try everything they offer here. Especially the catfish and pecan pie with ice cream. Worth coming here from CA! read more

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Blackened catfish 4.5/5 We asked for it extra blackened for more spice and crisp. It was delicious. We ordered a side of zucchini with the catfish. It was a good combination with the catfish. The catfish basket 4.4/5 Much crunchier then the blackened catfish. Tasted great! The catfish dishes were heavily seasoned with salt. Tasty but some parts were a little too salty. The fries and mac and cheese were okay, nothing memorable. Service was on point, our food came out fairly quick and refills were taken care of quickly. It can be a bit chilly inside, take a light jacket or sweater. We were seated immediately with no reservations made. Parking was a little cramped but we managed to find a spot. The interior decor is nice and modern. Lots of huge metal looking fishes hanging on the wall. read more

Soul Fish Cafe - Blackened Catfishand zucchini - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee