Bobwhite Counter is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Catfish in New York City.

1. Bobwhite Counter

8.8
94 Avenue C (btwn E 6th & E 7th St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Alphabet City · 293 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Fried Catfish Sandwich: $8.50

Joseph T.Joseph Terranella: Fried chicken, fried catfish and the collard greens are amazing.

Jon P.Jon Pressman: Try the fried catfish too

Sylvia's Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Catfish in New York City.

2. Sylvia's Restaurant

8.0
328 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 126th & W 127th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 248 tips and reviews

Irina S.Irina Skaya: Try the candied yams and the fried catfish! You won't regret it!

Tamara B.Tamara Brickerson: The BEST CORNBREAD known to man!!!! Mac and cheese, greens, and fried catfish all delicious!!!

Roberto S.Roberto Strepparava: Don't miss the fried catfish with butter-loaded grits

Amy Ruth's is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Catfish in New York City.

3. Amy Ruth's

7.9
113 W 116th St (btwn Malcolm X & Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 300 tips and reviews

Samantha T.Samantha Tan: Go for the fried catfish and fried okra-BEST CHOICE EVER, SO TASTY!! also great mac n cheese, mash n cornbread. Candied yams n Reggie's honey chicken both overly sweet.

AngelaAngela: Get the honey dipped wings or fried catfish .. two of the best things on the menu

Tohm S.Tohm Sansani: Fried chicken wings are on point! Love the fried catfish, too. Collards and the fried okra are the two best sides. All fried everything!

The Boil is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Catfish in New York City.

4. The Boil

139 Chrystie St (btwn Broome St & Delancey St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Lower East Side · 131 tips and reviews

Dawn C.Dawn Calabrese: The food was amazing, the fried catfish was perfect and the combo boil was fucking great!!!

Skye W.Skye West: Great seafood & you don't have to worry about getting your clothes messed up. The music and drinks are great as well. But it's a small place so make a reservation on busy nights like during happy hour

Jon S.Jon Steinback: They give you a bib, gloves, and a giant (really really delicious) bag of food. It's fantastic if you're okay with getting your hands dirty, or just want a meal where you can't touch your phone…

Wondee Siam I is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Catfish in New York City.

5. Wondee Siam I

8.1
792 9th Ave (btwn 52nd & 53rd), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 122 tips and reviews

Samantha T.Samantha Tan: Ask for the Secret Menu,get the AMAZING minced fried catfish with mango salad. SO GOOD,esp with sticky rice!Good $7.50 lunch specials, and properly Thai hot.You can choose mild,medium or very spicy.

Brian H.Brian Hemhauser: Everything on the menu is phenomenal but the avocado curry is out of this world. Trust me.

Ong A.Ong Arttasan: ask for the secret Thai menu. everything you orde tell them you wan Thai style. da bomb.

Hello Saigon is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Catfish in New York City.

6. Hello Saigon

8.6
180 Bleecker St (btwn MacDougal & Sullivan St), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 14 tips and reviews

TNTN: The pho broth here is excellent. Looks oily but isn't actually heavy. The pork chop bun is also great. We enjoyed the crispy spring roll. Will definitely be back.

Mark M.Mark Moskovitz: Delicious Pho, great bubble tea.

Quinton M.Quinton Ma: Banh mi here is amazing! Some of the best in town! Favorite is the special ham, pate, pork roll.

Shaking Crab is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Catfish in New York City.

7. Shaking Crab

8.2
2869 Broadway (111th), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · West Harlem · 10 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Maxwell: The Mac and Cheese is excellent. I get the newness and soft opening, but I want my meal on a plate with a knife and fork. The food and the service were great.

Marios P.Marios Panayiotou: Dominique Dominique Dominique!!! The best waitress i have ever met! She is the most sweet and loving person i have come across in New York (have been coming to the city every year!).

Nancy E.Nancy Elsamanoudi: Boil bags are awesome! This is a great place!

Cowgirl is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Catfish in New York City.

8. Cowgirl

7.7
519 Hudson St (at W 10th St), New York, NY
Tex-Mex Restaurant · West Village · 158 tips and reviews

Wei V.Wei Vayn: Try the Fried Catfish Fingers - Must have

Marco W.Marco Winkler: The blood orange frozen margarita is a dream. We enjoyed pulled pork nachos and the fish tacos as well.

bryan c.bryan c: The pulled pork sandwiches are cheap and delicious, and the margaritas are a tad pricey but strong.

Third Avenue Ale House is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Catfish in New York City.

9. Third Avenue Ale House

7.2
1644 3rd Ave (@ E 92nd St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Upper East Side · 52 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: New place on the upper east side - tons of great local beer along with solid food. Try the nachos!

Kristen F.Kristen Favorito: The pretzel....don't question it...just do it!

Lauren I.Lauren Ianuzi: if you're looking to avoid the sometimes crowed bar when stopping in for a bite to eat, ask to be seated in the back dining room. the mac and cheese pie is SO good, just prepare to have leftovers.

Claw Daddy's is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Catfish in New York City.

10. Claw Daddy's

7.5
185 Orchard St (btwn Stanton and Houston St), New York, NY
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Lower East Side · 46 tips and reviews

Ken N.Ken N: Seafood fresh, sauces is amazing and great service .

Tom M.Tom Maxim: $1 oysters and $4 beers for happy hour

Phoenix 💥💥💥Phoenix 💥💥💥: Try the Louisiana Boil

Virgil's Real BBQ is one of The 11 Best Places for Fried Catfish in New York City.

11. Virgil's Real BBQ

7.9
152 W 44th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Theater District · 273 tips and reviews

Henrik O.Henrik Oscarsson: Classic southern style bbq. Simple but good. Try the pork ribs, or the brisket. They are finger-lickin' good. Good beer assortment too.

James S.James Sims: The hush puppies will weigh you down all night, but they are oh so worth it.

Dan P.Dan Pennacchia: If you go to Virgil's you have to check out the Trainwreck Fries.