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    Soul Fish Cafe

    3.9 (138 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Southern
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    SOUL FISH CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Inside once you are seated ....
    Michael W.

    From the time I walked through the door the entire atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. I ordered to go and had to go to the front bar area. My server name was Brooklen ( I probably spelled her name wrong) . She was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Please give her my thanks and appreciation. The food was hot and prepared extremely well. I ordered the 3 catfish meal, memphian sandwich , blackened catfish with a salad. Everything was great and I will definitely be back..

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    Very Disappointed Customer- My experience was awful!! I placed my order online - smoked chicken salad, add cheese and tomatoes - which is similar to the toppings on their chef salad. Well, a chef salad is what they prepared (my salad had chicken and ham). I called the restaurant and spoke to several people to explain my issue, the last being the manager on duty. She was adamant about "bagging the salad herself" attesting to it being correct. She stated that she could remake or refund. Because it was close to closing, I asked for the refund. And she stated that she couldn't do that without the food. It took 20 minutes to drive back to the restaurant for her to see that ham was on my salad and throw it in the trash. She then tells the staff that they must've put the ticket on the wrong container because she "remembers a salad with only chicken". Remake? absolutely not I hadn't patronized this establishment in a while due to service. And now, I will definitely not return.

    Blackened salmon with cucumber salad with hush puppies
    Richard D.

    We are on a lil road trip. Visiting family and sight seeing. I've been wanting some catfish found this restaurant with good reviews and decided to give it a try. We were early around 3:44 wasn't sore it was open. Parking lot empty. When in and nicely decorated. My wife had the blackened salmon I had fish and shrimp plate. My wife loved the salmon. Nicely prepared the cucumber sales was very good. My catfish was great. Not oily or over fried but just right. Fish was white and fluffy very good. Coleslaw was very good but we both agree the hush puppies were ok. We have definitely had better. Servers were good. pleasant and fairly attentive. Over all a good place to try

    Fried pickled green tomatoes
    Reba G.

    I ordered the fried pickled green tomatoes appetizer. I love fried green tomatoes, but have never tried the fried pickled tomatoes. They were cut into strips & fried to perfection, served with a dipping sauce that was good. I then had the fried shrimp which were perfectly cooked & tasty. I had the side of Cajun cabbage, I'm Cajun and this dish was not good for my tastebuds. The GM, was very personable, the servers were good. I would visit again as the service, food , & ambiance were all good.

    Catfish plate with collards and green beans
    Mandi B.

    We were staying in a nearby hotel and wanted something that tasted like Memphis. In a sea of chain restaurants, we chose Soul Fish and were so happy we landed there! Everything we got was great! The catfish was fried up right, not greasy at all. The collards were so good and we loved the hush puppies. The atmosphere is really nice and the staff was great! Highly recommend!

    Shrimp platter
    Marissa J.

    I came from out of town and decided to stop by this restaurant for lunch. Overall, we had a great dining experience. The sweet tea was really good and they kept it coming! Our food didn't take too long and came out really hot and fresh. I really enjoyed the taste of the catfish and the greens. The buffalo shrimp was a little salty, but overall had great flavor. I wish the cabbage had a little bit more of a savory taste. It was a little sweet. There is a great amount of seating and I really like the design of the restaurant.

    Camille W.

    The food and service was on point even with a large group the handle us with stellar service we had an amazing time

    Birthday girl celebrating with friends

    My group of 12 Golden Sistas went on March 20th and celebrated two birthdays. Taylor our server waited our group without missing a beat. The food was outstanding, it was delicious and plentiful. It was prepared quickly without waiting. Our entire group ordered most things on the menu. The service was excellent we took up two tables and they were able to accommodate our group without any reservations. Kudos to Taylor our server for doing a fabulous job. I highly recommend this place and most of us left with orders to take home.

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    Lauren F.

    Soul fish never disappoints. It's one of my fave places when I visit family in the area. Amanda was a great server, food was fresh and hot, and the taste is always consistent. It's a busy place located near shopping, grocery stores, and more. It's great for friends, family, and small groups. Do NOT count your calories. One meal might be your calorie intake for 2 days. However, I promise you won't regret it if you enjoy southern food.

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    Food was cold. Fried green tomatoes were bland and were in blocks. Waitress was polite. But I will not be returning

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    I can not believe I have not reviewed Soul Fish as of yet. I am a huge fan…read more Let me preface this review by saying ... My grandfather owned two successful catfish restaurants. As a child I grew up on fried fish filets and hush puppies until my grandfather had to retire and sell his restaurant due to his Health. He still cooks up a mess of catfish for us about two or three times a year when we visit. Yum! My standards for good catfish are extremely high. Good fried catfish is not greasy, light cornmeal batter, tender flaky inside, and slightly crispy on the outside. Sounds simple enough but the truth of the matter is... Good fried catfish takes skill. After an epic searched for any decent catfish in Memphis and surrounding areas that took a few years ... My family and I decided to give up. And when I heard about Soul Fish it took some considerable convincing to get them to go. We where, none of us, disappointed! Soul Fish is without a doubt the best Catfish in Memphis. It is perfectly fried... Hushpuppies are tasty, coleslaw edible if not always yummy, fried pickles crisp and tart, pickle green tomatoes so yummy I could swim in them, and vegetables always cooked and seasons well (special recognition to the cabbage, broccoli, and black eyed peas). The service is always friendly, fast, efficient, and correct. The blackened catfish is pretty tasty too ... Sometimes they get a little heavy handed on the seasoning. Deserts are pretty great as well. My sister loves the Mississippi mud chocolate thingy they have (I'm not a chocolate fan). I've introduced many people (about 40 or so) to Soul Fish - locals and visitors alike - and no one ... And I mean not a single one of them where disappointed. So why four stars instead of five? True... the catfish is the best in Memphis - however it is not the best I've ever had. And Sometimes a filet or two at Soul Fish fall short of perfection... However ... I'm a regular and a fan of Soul Fish Cafe. If you have spent hours and disappointed meals trying to find good catfish in Memphis ... Look no further ... This is the place for you. I promise you will not Be disappointed!

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