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Aunt Catfish's

4.2 (1.6k reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Debbie M.

We visited this restaurant at the recommendation of someone local. It is a staple of the area, for sure. The restaurant overlooks the river and has a separate bar area with a full bar. The Pink Flamingo was delicious. The biggest surprise for us was the cinnamon roll kitchen where bakers are making fresh cinnamon rolls in front of you and you can eat as many as you like! The beauty of this restaurant is that the "fish camp" fixins' are on an all-you-can-eat buffet. But your entree is made to order, fresh for you! Best of both worlds! We had 8 in our party and were delighted to know that it takes 12 for the gratuity to be automatic. That was not an issue, though. Our first server "cousin Richard" was excellent, but then he got pulled away and "cousin Bailey" took care of us. Both were delightfully friendly and very attentive. In our group we had chicken tenders, which I sampled and were some of the best I've ever had. We had shark and alligator appetizers. They were both awesome. We had sautéed shrimp and sautéed scallops. Both were swimming in a delicious buttery garlic sauce and cooked to perfection. One had meatloaf and said it was great! One had salmon. And a couple of people had the crab cakes which they also said were delicious. The sides were also good, and the "fish camp" sides were awesome. I want to especially comment on the cheese grits. As a G.R.I.T.S. (Girl raised in the south) and a devout grits snob, I give my wholehearted double thumbs-up on the grits. I thought my grandson was going to make himself sick eating so much! Final word, the cinnamon rolls were AMAZING!! Warm out of the oven and covered with sugary sauce.

Cinnamon rolls
Will G.

Have heard of this place for years and finally made plans to come here for Sunday Brunch. Restaurant itself is relatively tight inside but decor and ambience is perfect for on the water. The smell of those fresh cinnamon rolls hits you as soon as you walk in. Recommend calling ahead for the priority seating, as we were sat as a table of 6 relatively quickly on a busy late morning. Parking lot next door was fairly full, but didn't have any issues. Sunday brunch is an all you can eat buffet featuring a mix of fried seafood, southern style sides, breakfast favorites, and their usual fixings bar. Everything was hot and fresh with plenty of eyes and attention from the staff on keeping things clean and stocked. The fried catfish was an absolute favorite and the fresh omelette and pancake stations had excellent options. Dessert is a little lackluster, but only because the cinnamon rolls steal the show. Our server was quick to refill drinks and take away the finished plates along with recommending some of his favorites. Outside the restaurant was some live music on the patio along with a playset for kids leading to a long dock out to the pier on the river. Great photo spot and we even saw some manatees. Overall a great experience and worth a trip.

Cinnamon Rolls
Thysis R.

This was our second visit here and it was better than the first. When we arrived they were packed but I didn't mind. My son wanted to come here for his birthday so we obliged. We were given a 40 minute wait time but surprisingly it only took 15 minutes to seat us. We arrived early enough to take advantage of the lunch and early bird special. The food came out hot and fresh! Don't skip the sides bar that offers various salads, grits etc. And whatever you do, don't skip the fresh baked cinnamon rolls. They are worth the visit alone! After dinner take a walk out on the pier. It's a beautiful view.

Ashley H.

Wow! Wow! Wow! I drove an hour to try this place, and it was worth every mile. They offer fantastic happy hour, early bird, and lunch specials. I ordered the lunch portion of the blackened salmon with a sweet potato on the side. My meal also came with a hush puppy and access to the all-you-can-eat hot and cold salad bar, which includes their incredible homemade cinnamon rolls. Everything was delicious, and the cinnamon rolls alone are worth the trip! This place is nice and cozy with indoor and outside seating, a play area for kids and also located on the river where you can walk on the dock and feed the fish. Service was quick and swift. I will definitely be back.

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Tony D.

This is one of those restaurants that, if you're over 50,you've experienced driving to Florida. It has decent food and the wait staff have been there forever. The food is a mix between classic Americana (meatloaf) and seafood since it's on the ocean. With your order you can get free cornbread, cinnamon rolls and some other fixings. The cornbread and cinnamon rolls were excellent. The other stuff could've been better maintained. It looked like a mess Wifey had scallops and they were aight. I had a nice tasty meatloaf that reminded me of Ohio. Reasonably priced.

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Seven G.

Kelly was such an amazing server. The food was AMAZING! It was definitely flavorful and fulfilling. The ambiance was very tranquil and opening. I would definitely recommend checking them out. It's great for the family or a date

Salmon and beer battered fish...I got a little hungry before remembering to take a pic
Kim J.

Aunt Catfish is always a stop with the family during vacation. This time around, we stopped in for lunch. We were a group of nine, including a dog, so we split into two tables outside. They have a nice seating area outside, with shaded areas and umbrellas. There is also a nice play area, and the live music was about to start as we were leaving. Cousin John took care of us this time, and he was awesome. He sold us on the unicorn fish, and the majority of the table got it, and everyone loved it. They have a wonderful happy hour with half-off drinks. I was basic this time and got the margarita, and it was good. We've never been here for lunch, but it's such a good deal--$ 10 for a good-sized piece of fish, a side, and the Fish Camp Fixins bar. Speaking of the Fish Camp Fixins bar, I love the upgrades since I was last here. I remember when it used to be in the location where they now make the cinnamon rolls. The Fish Camp Fixins bar has some cold salads, my favorite being the broccoli salad. They also have cornbread, baked apples, and baked beans. You can get full just from the Fish Camp Fixins bar, so make sure to save room for your food. I love how the bar has a paper towel holder at the front for tongs for germ-conscious folks. Oh, and the cinnamon rolls are dangerous. It's hard to eat one! Can't wait to come back!

Boat dock out back
Ricarta C.

Ohhhh I had to run this back yall ! This Sunday all you can Buffett is absolutely delicious. Service is incredible and the server remembered me from the last visit. My best friend said she will drive an hour every other week to eat here again , it's that good. It's super busy on a Sunday but so worth the wait and while waiting you can enjoy outdoor live music , seating and water views . This is a must try

Mini golf after Aunt Catfish
Brian O.

Aunt Catfish and some mini golf. Awesome place. Great food and happy hour specials. Fresh homemade cinnamon rolls and salad bar is awesome. Everything is fresh, servers are fun and engaging. Place is immaculate.

Catfish
James H.

Went here for a family wedding lunch after hearing good reviews. The restaurant was great about seating our large party. The service was great, but the food was lacking a bit in my opinion depending on what you get. I got the crab cake sandwich and I wasn't a fan. I've had a lot of crab cakes and this one just didn't taste great in my opinion. My girlfriend got the fried shrimp and fries lunch basket and said it was delicious. Two others at our table got a fried chicken sandwich, since they aren't big seafood fans. They both liked them, but said they were anything special. My mom got the catfish and it was really good! I was sad I didn't get it instead of the crab cakes. Might've changed my perspective a little bit. The cinnamon rolls were also a let down. They were cold and the icing was cold. If that's your thing - then you'll probably like them. I prefer my cinnamon rolls hot and fresh out the oven. Overall, even through the restaurant atmosphere and service was good I don't think that'd be enough to bring me back in the future.

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Sam G.

I really enjoyed the food here. I'm a southern girl and I love a good southern breakfast spread ! Whole Catfish (with bones) and cheese grits were on point !!!! Everything I ate was fantastic. The service/staff were friendly. I don't like buffets because some people just aren't mindful of buffet etiquette. There are unwritten rules but my gawd ! Manage your children and stop acting like you are at home when you're at a buffet please !!! This is a family style place. I'd say big families/parties are welcome. Be patient as there could be lines for made-to-order items. If you don't like being around people you might want to go during the week. You could be rubbing elbows with strangers at some point lol so just be mindful of that.

Catfish dinner (blackened and fried)  Green beans  Hush puppies
David A.

Really solid, southern seafood experience at Aunt Catfish's on a recent visit to Port Orange. Casual and clean on the inside, Aunt Catfish's features really good seafood choices along with unlimited "fixins" and cinnamon rolls. The Fixins- really good grits, tasty cornbread, and tasty apple side. The cinnamon rolls were fresh, soft, nicely done. My catfish was cooked really well. I chose both fried and blackened. The fried was light, clean, crunchy and the blackened was as cooked well with just the right amount of bite. Their Dill sauce is a nice alternative to tartar sauce. The only disappointment for me was the green beans. The onions were a nice touch but they were overcooked a bit. Our server was great, attentive and informative. The place was packed at 2PM in the afternoon, and for good reason. If you're at the beach in Port Orange and looking for a place where the locals go, hit up Aunt Catfish's, you'll be glad you did.

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Chris B.

Service was great but they are now charging extra fees!! Charged a processing fee and if I paid CC it would have been an additional $2.40

Lightly breaded Unicorn Fish

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Small portions but delicious . The atmosphere is wonderful. It's right in the water.

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Truly the best seafood and the best bang for your buck in the area so excited to see what new endeavors brings to the city

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Those fixings and cinnamon rolls are so good. You have to have more than one. This place is top tier.

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Can I book a reservation for a group of 20 for lunch on a weekday through the Open Table App?

yes

Are u open for lunch in Monday's?

They open at 3:30 on Monday

Is there a happy hour? If so, what hours? Thank you!

I'm sure they do but don't know the times

Are there gluten free options?

My family is keto, and we were able to find plenty of options. The salad bar has so many items to choose from. However, if you are avoiding gluten due to an allergy, you would need to be careful of cross contamination from patrons.

I see a gift section in the photos. Do they sell t-shirts?

Yes they also sell gift certificates

What are the best 3 things on the menu? What should I stay away from?

This is pretty subjective, but I'm all in for the Shrimp & Grits, Crab Cakes, and Crab Leg Clusters. You don't have to stay away from anything at Aunt Catfish. I've been eating there for more than 30 years, so I'm hard to argue with. Well, you… 

Is it Dog friendly?

Yes! They do have outdoor seating and we have seen dogs there.

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