Catfish

Catfish

(Now Closed)
Cajun and Creole Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Crown Heights, Brooklyn
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  • Ian F.heart icon on user image
    Ian FrancisFebruary 24, 2015
    Nice addition to the neighborhood. The cornbread is a must-have, the shrimp and grits are “Clean your plate” worthy and the Catfish po-boy is fantastic. Very welcoming vibe with really good cocktails.
  • Horace aka Tha Bo$s
    Horace aka Tha Bo$sJune 14, 2014
    Get the Catfish Po'Boy and Voodoo Bloody Mary (or virgin) ... Not fried, not oil, lite on slaw. You won't regret it! Also, try the Shrimp & Grits if you're a fan .... Danielle will hook you up (;
  • Inara C.heart icon on user image
    Inara CJanuary 2, 2014
    Great Vibe. The wait staff is so pleasant and easy going. Get the collard greens, shrimp and grits and jumbalaya. Yum!
  • Cat W.heart icon on user image
    Cat WarhurstApril 5, 2016
    Have one of their bloody Mary's - they are incredible. Everything else is generally awesome too! My fave place to eat in Brooklyn.
  • Jide
    JideMarch 9, 2014
    The biscuits come with a jam and a cinnamon butter that is so dang good. Shrimp and grits are good but should be a tad spicier and flavorful. A nice franks hot sauce concoction would be grand.
  • Karin S.heart icon on user image
    Karin SikoraDecember 22, 2016
    Everything on the menu offers a good southern flair. Mac n cheese is awesome, had the mushrooms they were great ,did not have room for dessert but the bread pudding looked good.
  • Paul K.heart icon on user image
    Paul KrzychMay 21, 2016
    Jambalaya, crawfish bisque, and oyster selection were winners. Get the Sazerac cocktail. It's faithful to the New Orleans version.
  • Becksdiva B.heart icon on user image
    Becksdiva BeatonDecember 14, 2014
    Love love the atmosphere! Great service and the food is pretty good. If your a person who has never had grits and your trying it for the first time this is the place to go!!
  • Escape C.heart icon on user image
    Escape CardonaDecember 10, 2015
    Must try the corn bread. Its to die for. Great lighting and atmosphere. The food is tasty. The bar is cool and the bar tenders are friendly. Gone back a few times already .
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsJune 20, 2013
    New Orleans-style restaurant that also draws a bar crowd. While many dishes aren't perfect, the place is a homey and satisfying addition to the neighborhood.
  • Adam K.
    Adam KurzawaApril 17, 2013
    Gumbo and Blackened Catfish Po'Boy over rice are a must. Don't skip the cornbread and appetizer shrimp. Cans of Heady Topper from VT are a nice touch. Great slice of Cajun in Crown Heights.
  • Argelys O.heart icon on user image
    Argelys OriachJune 5, 2016
    The country fried steak and eggs comes with grits and is really good. So is the Creole Bloody Mary. Will def be coming back...
  • Spotted by Locals - city guides by locals
    Catfish Bar and Restaurant are offering Southern goodies such as gumbo, jambalaya and po’ boys. Cocktails are of course New Orleans-themed - try the the Creole Bloody Mary Read more
  • Rebecca C.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca ChadwickFebruary 22, 2015
    This place is great. Amazing cornbread and po boys. The deviled eggs appetizers are a must. Lots of different kinds of Abita beers.
  • J S.
    J ScottJanuary 19, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Be nice to yourself have one of the Andouille dishes. If you're watching carbs (yes ppl still do that) have the plate instead of the Po'Boy they're great
  • Daniel L.
    Daniel L.June 8, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Good luck finding another restaurant these days serving $10 and $12 entrees! Catfish is bringing New Orleans dishes to Crown Heights at very reasonable prices. With a backyard for the warmer months!
  • Olivia A.heart icon on user image
    Olivia AAugust 4, 2015
    Catfish po'boy all day. Unless you go with a friend, in which case get the jambalaya + po'boy and go halfsies. Also bingo on Monday nights is a ton of fun.
  • Nikolas F.heart icon on user image
    Nikolas FlorosOctober 12, 2014
    The gumbo is smoky and delicious and the boudin balls are the perfect hearty savory snack to nibble with cocktails. The host Brian is AMAZING and made our evening.
  • Christine B.heart icon on user image
    Christine BerriosAugust 8, 2015
    All the food is good. Drinks are strong. Brian the bartender is awesome.
  • Soo B.heart icon on user image
    Soo BrooklynMarch 24, 2014
    I have to say I had the most amazing time here. Brian and Aaron working the bar was soooooooo awesome!!! " see what happened was....... I'll be back again and again" :-)
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesJanuary 25, 2016
    For brunch, I really enjoyed the Country Fried Steak & Eggs with garlic cheese grits and country gravy.
  • Samantha 💃 L.heart icon on user image
    Samantha 💃 LopezMarch 14, 2018
    The best mussels i've ever had (the mussels themselves as well as the sauce)!
  • T J.
    T JJune 7, 2013
    The cornbread is good, but the flavored butter they serve with it is TO DIE FOR. I also liked how the menu had clearly labeled vegan options. I'll definitely come back.
  • Noah M.heart icon on user image
    Noah MJanuary 2, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    One time, I left the city for a week, and spent the whole trip looking forward to the moment when I would return to the city and have Catfish's shrimp & grits with bacon 😍
  • Kelseyheart icon on user image
    KelseyMay 27, 2015
    The food and cocktails here are amazing! You can't go wrong with the po boy or jambalaya, it will make you feel like you're in New Orleans.
  • Soo B.heart icon on user image
    Soo BrooklynMay 26, 2014
    Lydia the bartender was so damn awesome!!! I love her funky attitude and cool tattoo. ** Jambalaya was the best ever felt like I was in New Orleans**
  • Chris R.heart icon on user image
    Chris RyanJanuary 8, 2019
    Great southern food and amazing collection of hot sauces at your disposal on each table.
  • Brian F.heart icon on user image
    Brian FlescherJuly 15, 2017
    The chicken with biscuits and gravy is so f-in good. Also you cant go wrong with the po boy either. Love this place!
  • Ifeoluwaheart icon on user image
    IfeoluwaDecember 18, 2014
    Hurricane tastes like happiness in a glass, the crawfish Mac 'n' cheese is melty, fiery, crawfish-y goodness. Was disappointed in the po' boy though. If you want good a good po' boy, check out NoBar.
  • Gwendy Glamarr B.
    Gwendy Glamarr B.July 7, 2013
    beer was warm. My hurricane was ok... Ive had better. Crawfish Mac & cheese was the shit (good)!! Catfish poboy was good, not super special. They do good with the spice.. Perfectly warm not too hot
  • Alan L.
    Alan LightfeldtJuly 25, 2013
    A reliable rotation of Abita drafts. Don't miss the black eyed peas and andouille sausage side dish - tasty and big enough to be a modest main.
  • James G.heart icon on user image
    James GotwaldMarch 12, 2016
    Everything! Jambalaya, gumbo, oysters, stuffed mushrooms...I could go on!
  • Adam M.heart icon on user image
    Adam MayMarch 28, 2016
    Dollar Oysters during happy hour, and the fried chicken po' boy is amazing. Checkout the garden in the back.
  • Dan M.heart icon on user image
    Dan MillerOctober 31, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    The grits and Mac and cheese are both excellent. Fun cocktails too. A good New Orleans style bar.
  • Felipe M.heart icon on user image
    Felipe ManchenoJanuary 24, 2020
    The best Catfish I've ever tried. A plus if you go to the patio.
  • Renz P.heart icon on user image
    Renz PeeJuly 5, 2015
    The chicken fried steak was absolutely delicious. I'm not a grits person but those tasted really good but that apple pie they served for dessert was the TRUTH. I almost ordered seconds of the pie!
  • Shafana M.
    Shafana Mckie-DerrickSeptember 17, 2013
    Catfish is totally AWESOME.. Fave drink the Pims Cup( cumber lemonade spiked). the jambalaya,craw-fish mac and cheese is freakin amazing.
  • Jenn A.heart icon on user image
    Jenn AllenNovember 16, 2015
    Mac n cheese is heavenly! Collards, jambalaya, grits are delicious!!!
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HuApril 3, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    $1 oysters, $2 off all beers. Best happy hour in the neighborhood and amazing New Orleans-style food to boot
  • Big W.heart icon on user image
    Big WittMay 4, 2016
    Brunch, they absolutely nailed the atmosphere of new Orleans style restaurants as well as the food although i only had the brunch
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesJanuary 25, 2016
    Great brunch cocktails. Really enjoyed the Milk Punch (brandy, cream, vanilla, sugar & nutmeg).
  • Michaela F.heart icon on user image
    The shrimp and grits is excellent on the brunch menu. And the voodoo bloody Mary is a meal in itself!!!
  • Austin R.heart icon on user image
    Austin RiggsAugust 14, 2016
    Delta omelette was great, so were the grits. Voodoo bloody mary has crab meat in it too! Hells yeah...
  • MtoMheart icon on user image
    MtoMAugust 23, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Upcycled ambiance, comfortable, long bar, $1 oysters, nice staff and a garden. An oasis on Bedford.
  • Desiree G.heart icon on user image
    Desiree GFebruary 4, 2016
    Shrimp and grits with a side of pancakes OR biscuits. So many drink options, it's impossible to not find anything.
  • Alyx C.
    Alyx CullenAugust 20, 2014
    Great brunch place with solid Bloody Marys and hearty breakfast foods. Catfish po boy hit the spot.
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    Hayden 👋🏻January 27, 2019
    Mac & Cheese with bacon to start and follow it up with some shrimp ‘n grits. 🤤
  • suyog m.
    suyog modyAugust 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Best catfish po boy and awesome m&c. Good selection of NoLa beers on tap. Nice vibe!
  • J S.
    J ScottMay 27, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Get the namesake Catfish Po' Boy over rice for a solid meal. Want something smaller? a snackeral? Do the crabcakes!
  • Lears F.heart icon on user image
    Lears FoolJune 23, 2015
    They have Zapp's potato chips! (Definitely the most authentically Cajun thing about this joint.)
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