We sat outside on a Saturday night. Our server was very kind. Our food came out to us all at once which was very strange. We had ordered 2 appetizers and 2 entrees. The wings were decent but I loved the crab cakes! The seasoned fries were also great. The shrimp po-boy was okay, I wouldn't get it again (also not like the poboys in NOLA). The chips and fish were solid. If I had to come back I could find something on the menu to eat, but I personally would rather go somewhere else. read more

Ok. I like the food here. Great gumbo. So much seafood in a good bowl of warm gumbo. The boiled shrimp and fried fish are also a hit. BUT...recently, my friend and I came for their happy hour. We got the frozen margaritas which was $2 off from their regular menu. First of all, it was so fricking thick I couldn't even suck it with the straw (non pun intended). So I sipped it slowly in a period of an hr. We were eating also so we weren't drinking on empty stomachs. By the time I was about to get up and leave, I felt a little buzz. Good thing I live super close so I made it home safe but I didn't feel good at all. I went to lay down immediately bc my head was spinning and it hurt so bad. I imagine this is what it feels like being roofied, except I remembered everything. I took a nap hoping to feel better after I wake up but I didn't. I tried to hydrate with water to feel better but I didn't until I threw up. I texted my friend to see if she's ok or it's just me. Her head was spinning also. It was so bad that it woke her up at 3AM to throw up. We have margaritas many times before (elsewhere) and haven't have any issues. I'm guessing it's because they use the cheapest tequila in the history of tequila that got us sick. This was one of the worst experience I have at a restaurant and I'm not coming back bc of this experience. read more

Tricky Fish - Seafood Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Tricky Fish is awesome!! Our first time here tonight and we really enjoyed it! I had peel and it shrimp and they were perfect for late night meal and seasoning was great! My husband had the fried catfish and it was so light and fluffy and not greasy at all. Delicious. The fries were seasoned perfect as well, and the cole slaw tasted great. Not too much vinegar and not too sweet, perfect. Our drinks were perfect. I tried the Pomegranate margarita and it was fresh and delicious. They have happy hour every day from 5 pm til close with $2 off draft beers, wines, and their featured cocktails which is a fantastic deal. Our bartender, Kennedy, was very attentive, with a bubbly, friendly personality and always has a smile on her face. We will definitely be back and invite all our friends and family!!! read more

Tricky Fish - Awesome spot to get a drink & some great seafood. Happy hour from 5 pm til close every day!! - Seafood Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Let me just say that the manager Cindy is the best thing that has ever happened to Tricky Fish in City Line! Every time i come, she always greets me with a warm welcome and a smile. She is very kind. She always greets every customer before they are seated and on their way out if she is around. She always wants to ensure every customer has a great experience. She trains her staff well and ensures that there is a good experience throughout the time here including food / drinks/ atmosphere/staff. Check it out! Their margaritas are really good as well, the happy hour is great. read more

I've been here three times and enjoyed it every. single. time. YUMMMMM. It's in a fun, new area of Richardson and has a super cool interior. We always get the oysters (fresh, flavorful, light). I've tried the fish sandwich (yum yum), fried platter (not too heavy, flavorful), and burger (oh my gosh good). Great cocktails too! I know, I know. Cheeseburger at a fish place.. it was one of the best burgers I've ever had. Many thanks to the sweet, crunchy bacon jam! Finally decided to review after having another amazing experience at the bar. Chanel is seriously a delight. Friendly, funny, outgoing, great recommendation on food, good conversationalist. Love her! read more

Tricky Fish - And now, serving brunch! Came here for lunch but menu looks amazeballs and can't wait to try it! - Seafood Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Meh. Fish was over cooked and tables/floors were sticky. "Tricky" is an appropriate name for this restaurant.

What a great meal! And a great experience. The smoked cocktails were delicious. The Abita battered fish with perfectly seasoned skinny fries were fantastic. The French toast sundae was divine. And our server, Maggie, was the best server I've had in months (not hyperbole). I will caution that a couple people in our group got the shrimp tacos and said they were incredibly bland. My meal was fantastic though. read more

I visited for the etoufee. Very yummy and a big portion. Half the price of Pappadeaux.

Went here during lunch with the family for the first time and everything was great. First of, we didn't know what to get since this was our first time. The lady took our order was really nice. My son got the burger and he says it was ok. He didn't like much since The chicken meat was kinda hard. The oysters were fresh and tasty. The tricky fish order was really good. Overall, we would definitely be back in the future. read more

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Met up with a friend for a quick lunch over the holiday weekend. The look of the restaurant is open and sorta rusticish. I ordered Mac and cheese(talk and creamy goodness) and the catfish and shrimp platter. The platter was more then enough food for one person. The wait staff comes around to check on you. You order at a counter and they deliver the food to you. It's a quick and they come a deliver your food to you. read more

Tricky Fish - Platter with mac and cheese - Seafood Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Alan bartender was the best and Michael Manager on duty was outstanding checking in all patrons to make sure all was well.

Awesome place! The fried catfish was tender and fresh. The macaroni and cheese with shrimp was the BEST ever! A definite 5 star meal! And our server Paul was great. read more

First time trying it. Really good. Celebrating my birthday with family and friends. Will be back.

First timer here and won't be the last! They have indoor and outdoor self seating. You order and pay upfront and they find you when food is ready. There's a soda fountain to self serve drinks and also a bar inside (not self serve ). I got the po boy catfish sandwich and I had a choice of fries or coleslaw. Of course I picked fries ! The sandwich was huge!!! It had about two huge pieces of perfectly fried cat fish coated in awesomeness! In between were pickles, lettuce, tomatoes and red onions. All in it was $10! Worth every penny! I feel like I almost ripped them off since I got so much! They even came by to check on us and see what else we needed. Two thumbs up! Can't wait to come back! read more

Tricky Fish - Cat fish po boy sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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The catfish and macaroni here are divine. I could honestly end the review there, but, even for a lunch date they are quick and courteous. There are specials that change and they are normally awesome! The cold shrimp cocktail is another personal fave! I work in the area so I'm here often and they have yet to disappoint! Theres a drink made with smoked wood, try it! It presents well and it has a great flavor! read more

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Customer service was excellent from start to finish. Food is great. Drinks are excellent. The ambiance is pretty nice. More importantly, they have happy hour from 5-close which is perfect. Their menu is really straight forward. You order at the bar, pick your table and they bring the food to you. The first time we went, we went straight to order, and pick our own table. Yet they get really busier and busier during dinner time on weekends, so you might have to put your name down with the hostess. Words do get around I guess. But we usually hang around at the bar first so the wait don't seem to be that long. My favorite item is the Tricky Fish with dirty rice and fried okra. Their calamari is perfectly seasoned and not creasy or too buttery like other places. Their Crawfish Étouffée is also excellent but might not fill you up. My husband and I usually order 2 entrees, 2 appetizers and the portion is perfect. read more

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The shrimp and grits are very good but a little hit and miss on the quality of the food but overall love the place and the food

The food and customer service was amazing here! My friends and I ended up staying for 4 hours on a Thursday night! It was my birthday and my friends birthday as well and the staff gave us a bday card with a special treat read more

Tricky Fish - Birthday card and surprise! - Seafood Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Re-visited Tricky Fish recently on a busy night and the food and service were very good.

I really, really enjoyed this place. Husband ordered shrimp linguini and I ordered the chicken mac and cheese. We both wanted the other dish as well as our dish, so decided to share both. I thought they both turned out great. Very flavorful, and well cooked. The chicken on the mac and cheese was my favorite. It was grilled perfectly and very tender...probably would have preferred that on the linguini over the shrimp. (Gasp! I question who I am as a person now.) At lunch, you basically walk up and order off of a menu board at a register after being given a table number. Drinks are self serve, and the food is brought out to you. We were told at dinner that it is more wait staff than self serve, but I rrally didn't mind ordering at the counter. The staff was super friendly and gave us the recommendations for both dishes. This is definitely a place I would recommend and come bacm to. read more

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I came to Tricky Fish as part of a Yelp Elite event, but will be back on my own often. Aside from the generous Yelp perk Tricky Fish offered the food was fantastic and the service top notch. I dined at Tricky Fish on a Friday evening, the restaurant was packed and there was a line of about 3 parties ahead of us. The wait to be seated was not long at all and the hostess and wait staff were beyond kind and attentive even with the huge crowd. Our waitress, Maggie, visited our table often and was very knowledgable about the menu. Let's talk about the food... it was great, point blank, period! We started by ordering the gumbo appetizer. As a bit of a gumbo snob I was not expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised to find their gumbo was pretty packed with flavor and lots of meats. My guest, the carnivore king, was also impressed! For entrees, my guest went safe with a fried catfish platter. He loved it and enjoyed how much food was in the platter. Like I said he's a carnivore and likes big portions, the amount of catfish in the platter did not disappoint him. The fries were also just the right amount of crispy - I can second this as I stole a few haha! I picked the store's namesake platter the Tricky Fish with red fish. Y'all, it was amazing. The red fish was fresh, light and packed with flavor, the etouffee was just perfection and the okra was prefectly cooked and seasoned. I usually don't crave fish dishes, but after this dish all I have been craving is fish dishes! I would definitely recommend the Tricky Fish! For dessert we went for a classic banana pudding and it, like everything else we ordered, did not disappoint. The cocktails were all showstoppers, we tasted four different ones to get a full preview of what was offered. The Blossom and the Pom Margarita were fruity, yet strong, drinks that were perfectly tart and sweet at the same time. The Blackberry Crush was my favorite - the berries were crushed fresh into your drink and the lavender gave it a interesting fragrance. The showstopper to the all the cocktails we taste tested was the Crystal Lake Campfire which came in a mason jar filled with smoke. Our waitress brought the jar, and glass (garnished with toasted marshmellows of course) to our table and instructed us to let the drink sit in the jar a bit longer before being poured. Once it was poured, our whole area smelt like a bonfire and the smokey taste lingered into the bourbon. The drink itself was delicious, though very strong and smokey! When I showed my dad, the family's bourbon aficionado, a video of the drink being poured he gave me the look of jealously haha he is planning to go try one for himself soon! All in all, Tricky Fish was a great experience with wonderful food and service! Definitely will be back! read more

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We went here with my parents while they were visiting this weekend, and WOW. I got the spicy pineapple mule and it was out of this world! I also got the fish sandwich and it is huge, but so delicious! We ordered an appetizer of the fried calamari and the white sauce that goes with it is to die for. We will definitely be going back! read more

The best place to drink in CityLine, hands down. Plus the blue cheese chips are insanely good. Just an all around fun place to hang out and grab a drink. read more

I have been here before and the food I had was pretty good. Wait staff is pretty good too. This last time I had a not so great experience, My dish of jambalaya had a very long black hair in it I noticed that after the kitchen has prepared your food the dish is set on a counter and the wait staff( lots with long hair )hang out over by this area. I know these things happen but I think the food should be set under a warming light away from all the walk through area. I will give this place another try. read more

Delicious seafood, great portion sizes and speedy delivery! Can't wait to go back and try more things!

I've been here three times in the last couple of weeks, and I ordered the same thing each time. The salmon is delish when you order it "Tricky style" Warning- they add a lot of pepper. So, if you like that, you'll love this, and if it bothers you, get it it buttered instead. The fried okra is yummy. I'm actually going to try the fish and chips today. I'll let ya know how that goes, but I saw it last night, and it looked wonderful.... update: it was delish! read more

There are not a lot of restaurants I give 5 stars to, but this is definitely one that deserves it. Always excellent food and always excellent service. The gumbo is mmm mmmmmmmm good. Actually everything at this restaurant is good. I've never had a bad visit. If you are torn between Tricky Fish and Fish City let me help you. It's a no brainer. Don't waste your time at Fish City (read my Fish City review). The biggest problem I've ever had at Tricky Fish was deciding what to eat. There are so many wonderful choices. We will definitely be back. read more

This was my wife & I's first time here and we will be back soon! We had Peel-n-Eat Shrimp, Gumbo, and the Tricky Fish. Everything was wonderful!! The atmosphere is super chill and cool. Its just got a real good vibe. We also snuck in a dessert last minute...Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake!!! If your looking for a good seafood place but don't want to break the bank, this is the place!!! read more

Tricky Fish - Tricky Fish dish:) #outofthisworld - Seafood Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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My wife brought me here after she visited here prior. The food is excellent I ordered the fish sandwich and I have to say it was good and. The beer batter was delicious along with the slaw. My wife ordered a shrimp Poboy that was stuffed and delicious as well. The drinks were on point, I had the filthy pineapple mule and it was pretty good. If you are ever in the area or feel like having some good seafood with a good drink come by. read more

I strongly suggest you eat at the bar. Barkeeps are super friendly, they'll ask your name, and take pride in explaining all about the place, the drink options and food. Christian and Hannah teamed up to take superb care of their customers. The fried green tomato apps were well above average with mini grilled shrimp toppers. Mostly seafood on the menu with a few other options and the choice is difficult. Louisville Bonbon was superb. Oyster BLT is excellent and the slaw is not overly loaded with dressing. The okra is totally unique and must be experienced. read more

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Excellent food and excellent service. Got the Tricky Fish - Trout with Crawfish Etouffee It came with fried Okra. read more

City line has come such a long way in the past couple of years. Restaurants are finally filling out the empty spots and tricky fish is one of the most recent additions. Came in for lunch and immediately greeted by the hostess and manager who gave us a slip of paper to present to the cashier that had our table number on it I guess. Kind of reminds me of the way hopdoddy does their seating which is something I like. Since it was my first time I didn't really know what was good and uncertain about what to get. The cashier noticed this and even one of the other waiters running back and forth with food chimed in with a suggestion. I settled on the blackened shrimp poboy with coleslaw and my cousin decided to take the cashiers recommendation of the cheeseburger. We also added an order of oysters just for good measure. The oysters came out first (like they always should - some places give it with your food which for me is a big no no). They were super fresh and cleaned really well. Instead of horseradish, they give you the cocktail sauce with garlic which I ended up liking a lot. Then came the sandwiches. The blackened shrimp had good flavor although they were a little on the small side. Even though they were small, they gave you enough to have a good ratio of shrimp to sandwich. The burger was quite tasty and it comes with a bacon jam which was delicious. The Cajun fries were nicely seasoned and had a good crisp and the coleslaw had great crunch and a nice sweetness. Throughout the meal, our waiter frequently came by to refill our waters and see that we got everything we needed. It wasn't crazy busy so I don't know if the service is always this superb but for my first time there I was impressed. I saw someone get the Tricky Fish platter and it looked delicious so I'll definitely be back to give that a try. read more

Tricky Fish - Cheeseburger - Seafood Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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I really wish I could rate this 4.5 stars but nothing was horrible/bad so I will give it 5. I am creole and eat Cajun food often... this food is good just lacking a little Cajun flavor in the etouffee. The reddish however was cooked to perfection with great flavor!! The bread was honestly my favorite thing (I love bread)! I'm not a fan of okra but the way they cooked this was amazing! My grandma would be proud of me for eating it lol. The drinks we amazing and the dessert was the perfect ending. This place is great for Cajun/creole food in Dallas! read more

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Nice sit down seafood restaurant. Food was warm, not over cooked, and didn't taste fishy. I would recommend! read more

Tricky Fish - Salmon, Loaded Mashed Potatoes, and veggies - Seafood Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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The Calamari starter was supposed to come with fried okra as well. When asked about it, they said they didn't have okra because of the weather (November). But we were not told about this until we asked( and not while taking the menu or after they brought it). But the food was great. Should definitely try the gravy fries. Amazing cocktails especially the Pimm's cup. read more

Tricky Fish - Calamari Starter - Seafood Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Tricky Fish recently opened its first location in City Line (Richardson) and it immediately caught my eye due to the unique bar setup with beer tap lines coming down from the ceiling. As you walk into the front door, you are immediate greeted by welcoming staff. You can order at the counter and grab a table or grab a seat at the bar, which is what I did and far more entertaining. There are two large flat screen TVs in the bar, great for watching games, and the bartenders are very welcoming and entertaining. I had a chance to meet Jason, who is their mixologist, and he was developing the winter cocktail menu. After speaking, Jason kindly ordered a complimentary shot of pineapple-infused vodka for me. It was very good and tasted like pineapple juice with a little kick. I watched (and Snapped) one of the bartenders make a Spice Smoked Orange Old Fashion - they started by turning the blow torch on a block of wood to get a flame, then they put a mason jar on top of the block to get the smokey flavor trapped inside, quickly pouring the Old Fashion mix in the jar and covering it so the smoke can be infused with the Bourbon concoction. Lastly, the bartender took an orange peel, charred it with the blow torch, and rubbed it over the lip of the mason jar. Watching this process was worth the price of admission! I was able to see all of this, while watching the Sunday night football game and I had a fried catfish po' boy with fries. The food was good, the catfish was lightly battered and the French loaf was soft and very filling. I came back to Tricky Fish three nights later for a quick dinner and had a big bowl of gumbo - it was very good and filling. The bartender gave me a sample of the bacon jam, which goes on their burger and also the fried oyster po' boy - watch out, the bacon jam is very addicting and could be dangerous because you'll want to eat a vat of it. For those wondering, bacon jam is finely chopped bacon mixed with molasses and other things to make it a sweet/salty spread of deliciousness. I'll definitely be back and have a list of things to try, including the calamari, the Tricky Fish (namesake dish), burger, oyster po' boy, and many other things, not to mention the fantastic cocktails and beer selection offered. Great location with ample parking on the street or in a nearby parking ramp that's only a couple hundred yards away. I highly recommend it to anyone in Richardson or near Plano and will be back soon! read more

Tricky Fish - Fried catfish po' boy with fries - very filling and the French roll was nice and soft - Seafood Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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I've only been here once and I intend on coming back! Great ambiance and love the dim lighting and different seating choices. I wasn't that hungry so i ordered some calamari and fried okra and it was really good. Okra was cooked perfectly and the calamari was great, it was very filling which is good. The service was great and everyone is so nice! I would recommend! read more

Not impressed...the gumbo actually made me sick in the restaurant- like vomit sick- ...kinda bland...manager kindly took the gumbo of the bill...was actually really looking forward to it....big bummer Update: 5/16/19-Question- why ask me for my contact info, which i messaged per request, because you were concerned with the review- but ahmmm no one reached out. Well i guess the hype is about nothing. read more

Had a great dinner with friends for my birthday. Everything we tried on the menu was spectacular. Presentation was good and the taste was great. Loved the fried green tomatoes, fish and chips, Mac & cheese, roasted okra, gumbo, and the Blossom drink! We were celebrating my birthday and before we left our waiter handed me a card with a $10 off card read more

Tricky Fish - Gumbo - Seafood Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Been here twice since it opened since I live in CityLine Lot A. First time I placed a To Go order. Didn't know what to expect, and was grateful that there was staff around to direct me where to place my order. The atmosphere is real nice...casual, yet very clean and hip at the sane time. My order was ready in decent time. Food was great, got the crawfish platter and it was fresh, not at all greasy, and had large lumps of crawfish. Second time went with my boyfriend. We sat at the bar and had $2 off happy hour drinks. They were delish! My boyfriend got the fish sandwich and OMG it was so good that I forgot what I ordered. We also had the fresh pork rinds which are my favorite snack of all time. I normally have to go to Filmore Pub to get them, but not anymore! The bartender was awesome, he made a gigantic pineapple mule for the couple next to us and never had I been jealous of someone else's drink before. We asked him about dessert and said they only have one which was French toast and ice cream. It felt like state fair all over again! Reminded me a lot like funnel cake. I did the happy dance all the way home (across the street). Love this place read more

Tricky Fish - French Toast dessert - Seafood Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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