I couldn't reconcile the Italian "Belzoni's" name with "Catfish Cafe", so had to check this restaurant out to see what it was about. Turns out Belzoni is a town in Mississippi, and it claims to be the Catfish Capital of the World. This information is displayed on a large picture in the restaurant's small dining area. The interior is unremarkable but seems clean and well maintained. Chairs are surprisingly comfortable. The owner and cook, Mr Cooley, was friendly and you can tell he takes pride in preparing great catfish. Our server was also friendly and attentive. We ordered the catfish filet basket and the whole catfish basket. Our sides were corn, turnip greens, and onion rings. The server explained that each fish order is prepared fresh and will be extremely hot when it is served. And it was. After allowing a few minutes for the fish to cool, we found it to be excellent. The outer coating was crunchy but the fish was moist and flaky inside. Delicious. The fish is served with a tartar sauce that has a lot of flavor. The sides were all good, but there was nothing special about them. I recommend Belzoni's if you're looking for great catfish. read more

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Been wanting to try this place out since they opened. Finally made it in a few weeks ago. We arrived right as they opened so we were the only patrons for most of our meal. Our waiter was super friendly, not overly knowledgeable as he recorded part of our order wrong, but we corrected it before he submitted it. My husband had heard they have good burgers here, and I'm a sucker for a good burger. We both ordered a burger with okra as our sides. He also placed a to-go order for a catfish plate. It took a little time to get our good. While the presentation looked good, I could immediately tell my burger was over cooked. Tried my first bite and yes, it was over cooked. The burger was dry and almost flavorless so I added some salt and pepper. Hubby and I both think the patties are frozen - not sure, but they definitely didn't taste fresh. Our mistake maybe for ordering a burger at a fish place. The okra was also over cooked and just didn't taste that great. I see a lot of other reviews talk about old oil, so that could possibly be the reason. I ate half the burger and took the rest home to the kiddo. When we got home, we tried the catfish. That was the real star of the show! It was still warm, the outside was perfectly breaded, the inside was flaky and tender. The flavor was all around delicious and the tarter sauce complimented the fish very well. If we come back, we decided that we would steer clear of the burger and only order the catfish. read more

Belzoni's Catfish Cafe - Burger 2.0 Dry and overcooked - Southern Near Me - White Settlement, Texas

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This is by far the best catfish I have ever had. He makes his own batter. Delicious! I was greeted at the door w a very friendly worker and the owner. Super friendly and nice! The service was impeccable. The ambiance is cute but the quality of food and service is the best! read more

Belzoni's Catfish Cafe - 1 catfish w 2 sides - Southern Near Me - White Settlement, Texas

Great little place, we ordered 2 single meals, each meal came with catfish and 2 sides, we chose 2 okras one mac and cheese, and one Cole slaw, we also ordered the Catfish rounds all to go. The catfish is perfectly seasons and yummy, the round catfish balls were super delicious with the spicy tarter sauce this should also be a big patty on a burger bun  I'll buy that!  The Okra needs some love it looked like it was fried in old oil, it wasn't that tasty, but all in all was great! read more

Belzoni's Catfish Cafe - Round Catfish balls with spicy tarter - yumm!! - Southern Near Me - White Settlement, Texas

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Stopped in for the post church lunch run. The customer service here is 5 of 5! My drinks were never empty, and they were glad to help out with menu decisions! The appetizers arrived hot, fresh, and fast! Very tasty pickles, and seasoned to perfection. The catfish is on point and done right!! This place sets the bar for what catfish should be!!! The decor is a simple and straight to the point! read more

The food was nice and hot when served and the service was great. The restaurant itself was well kept and clean.

Today was my first visit, I won't be back. Order the Double Catfish with okra and coleslaw. One piece of fish was thin so the outer edge was crunchy. The second was a larger piece. When I broke a piece off to eat a slimmy string pulled away and when I tasted it it wasn't pleasant. I smelled it and there was an odder to it. The okra and hush puppies were greasy. The grease tasted old. The coleslaw was edible but not spectacular. I don't like writing bad reviews, but I felt I should tell my experience. read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Five stars for the Owner Dwight and his outstanding team at Belzoni's. I have a lot of food allergies, so he and his staff went out of their way to make sure my order was cooked to perfection. What a fun, casual place to enjoy amazing food. read more

Belzoni's Catfish Cafe - Lovely & casual atmosphere - Southern Near Me - White Settlement, Texas

This place is top notch. Every time I'm in the area I come here to eat the catfish! The people are awesome and show Mississippi hospitality. Me being from Mississippi I love everything about this place! You Must go grab a meal!! read more

Well' I was a little disappointed, the service was great. We getting it to go and were going to eat in the car heading to Granbury to our lake house. The catfish was slightly fishy and the grease they fried it in had slightly unpleasant taste, I mean It was still good, I had better tasting catfish from there in the past. The fillets were large and the batter crispy so all said they have done better. It was near closing time so maybe that had something to do with taste with oil there were using. It is still worth giving them a try. The first few times I tried them the fish was great! Oh, the turnip greens were and are always first rate! read more

Great service! Great catfish and Burgers too. Very clean restaurant with a very friendly staff. I will be back for sure. Food made fresh and served hot. read more

As soon as I came here, we were welcomed by an amazing group of people. They cannot have too many people in the restaurant so call in advance and let them know you are coming. By far this is the best catfish that I have ever had. The crust is so crispy and seasoned soo well. Mac and cheese was excellent as well. I wouldn't order the turnip greens they were too salty. I didn't personally like them. Stick with the green beans if you want vegetables. The sweet tea was also phenomenal! My friends and I just had such a great experience and we understood why this place has soooo many great reviews! The service was beyond great! I cannot wait to come back here because everything was perfect. Support this mom and pop restaurant!! read more

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This place is AMAZING. The food was all 10/10 and the owner and servers are the most kind and attentive people! The absolute best catfish I've had in the area by far. They accommodated our large party and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the entire experience. They even turned the fan off for my daughter when she got cold (it's the little things!). We will 10000% be back. read more

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Belzoni's is our go-to spot for catfish. The breading has the perfect amount of crunch and the fillets are nice size. The sides I've tried have also been tasty. The Mac and cheese is better here than at most restaurants where it's served. All the sides are good but the catfish is the star of the show. read more

Belzoni's Catfish Cafe - Catfish fillets (3) - Southern Near Me - White Settlement, Texas

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Since they have been located here in the area I have eaten here a few times. The fish is always fresh! I usually go through the drive thru but recently we ate inside and the customer service was so great. I really wanted to know the back story of the business because it seems to have a Mississippi theme. Never the less I would return. Didn't care for the fried pickles though. read more

For starters the young lady who took my order was so Dam sweet she made my tooth hurt . I ordered the two catfish plates with coleslaw and fries and the fries was the only reason this place received 4 stars instead of 5 . Will be going back read more

We love good fried catfish, cole slaw, fried okra and hushpuppies. What a find little ways from home, but the extra mile was so worth it! Some of the best catfish and sides definitely will be back. Excellent service and was greeted when entering the restaurant. Was a to go order owner gave me a tip put fish and okra in an air frier to get rid of moisture. Worked great read more

Belzoni's Catfish Cafe - Southern Near Me - White Settlement, Texas

I walked in on a Tuesday a little leery as there wasn't car in the parking lot and i was the only guy in the place.. I was greeted by the friendliest folks ever. Like they just came from an Al Green concert. An awesome blues mix plying on the stereo and i knew i was going to be OK. It may have been the most perfect lunch ive had in years. Perfect okra fried to perfection and collard greens good enough to eat by themselves. Fantastic fish! Cooked perfect taste great and not greasy. EAT IT! X10 read more

10/10 Highly Recommend! This restaurant is family owned and ran. They are extremely polite and welcoming. The food is absolutely amazing. From the catfish filets to those OH SO DELICIOUS hush puppies.... Whew!!!! I will forever remain a loyal customer of Belzoni's. I love this place! read more

Belzoni's Catfish Cafe - Menu with prices as of 6/19/2021 - Southern Near Me - White Settlement, Texas

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Came here for lunch because I was close and it Belzoni's has rave reviews. I was somewhat underwhelmed. The catfish basket is well priced at $10. But I expected better okra. What I got was okra that was as dark as stained mahogany wood (extra dark). The catfish was fresh. Greasy fresh. When I asked for less darker okra I was told it would be more RAW...how about less overcooked...(I want to enjoy eating it). The service was good. I was greeted promptly. The place is clean. I'll try it again. Love the streamed blues music. But I know what to expect now read more

After running some Saturday afternoon errands I got pretty hungry as I was surviving off a cup of coffee. I pulled into Belzoni's and was warmly greeted and welcomed in by the proprietor. The staff is so friendly with genuine smiles and conversation. And it's bright and clean which I always appreciate. I ordered the 2 piece Catfish Platter to go. The menu options are fried or grilled, I chose fried and they season their batter really well which makes me happy. I always crave an actual flavor not just plain corn meal batter, know what I'm saying. With the platter you select 2 sides. I went with turnip greens and fried okra. I enjoyed the greens the most. On my next visit I'm going to order the coleslaw and try my fish grilled. Excellent customer service and delicious food made for a great lunch. Thank you Belzoni's! read more

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My husband and I have eaten here many times. The food is consistently delicious! The staff is always courteous and attentive and never fail to greet guests with a smile. They have expanded their menu which means there are more options to enjoy. Here is a tip: Do not leave the restaurant without trying the homemade sweet potato pie....incredible! read more

I ain't ever ate a pie that made me cry. Mannnn the sweet potato pie here is ittttt! I just had to let yall know. Overall, the customer service here is great. I didn't have to wait for my meal too long and the cooks were friendly. As for the food, the fish came out hottttt and ready for my tummy. It was seasoned well with your normal seafood seasonings, the fish here is crispy. Almost as crispy as fried chicken. I really do not have any complaints here..the food was so good you'll definitely see me coming back. read more

I was very disappointed. My daughter and I went to get us each 2 piece fish with 2 sides and corn sticks. 2 teas in small strip foam cups. 1 small single serving sweet potatoe pie. $47 We ordered ToGo since it was an hour before they close. Get home.. no sides in bag. WTH. So I go back to get sides. Get back to house The 2 pieces of fish weren't any bigger than the palm of your hand, the Mac and cheese was so over cooked it was mushy, okra was burnt, greens tasted like they were from a can and cornbread was frozen corn sticks. You get 2 per order. They were cold. Not even room temp. The dude working there was really nice and was bragging in the food before we ordered. I will never eat there again. Ridiculous. read more

So if you like good catfish, with great sides... at least you'll get decent catfish here. The sides are days old oily trash though. Okra and fries look like they were cooked a week ago in dirty oil, then reheated for each new order. The owner doesn't like to slice lemons either because it's too much work (quoted), so your catfish has to come with lemon juice packets. Oh, and don't ask him for a refill because he only fills up your cup half way, and if you ask for it to be filled up all the way you get an eye roll and a snarky remark. The atmosphere isn't much to look at, there's a cool picture of the catfish capital, but it seems out of place in a spot this bad. Bottom Line: Avoid read more

Some of the best catfish in the DFW metroplex! We are always excited to visit Belzoni's and to tell our friends about this place! Highly recommend if you want some good quality catfish! (Also try out the fried okra if that's your vibe it's delicious!) read more

Unassuming little place with top-notch service and the best crispy catfish I've had in DFW. The sides were yummy too. I took one piece of catfish home and it reheated beautifully in the air fryer. read more

Belzoni's Catfish Cafe - Southern Near Me - White Settlement, Texas

Don't miss the catfish and amazing sides. The turnip greens keep me coming back! The catfish has a crispy coating fried to perfection. It is obvious that the fish is high quality and full of flavor. Husband always gets that two piece (always with greens and Mac and cheese) and I go with a single so I can add a side of fried okra. Frying food is a lost art and at Belzoni's they know how to get crispy perfection without a greasy product! read more

Belzoni's Catfish Cafe - Double filet with Mac and cheese and turnip greens. - Southern Near Me - White Settlement, Texas

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This place has made me a very happy woman! Unfortunately, I can not eat any of that often missed wondrous food made from wheat. This puts a lot of foods you wouldn't think are out of the picture - in the forbidden zone. Fried catfish has too often been one of them because many places muck it up by adding flour to their cornmeal. This place does it right!! Simple, perfect cornmeal purism! Today was my second time back. I have never had better catfish and their spicy tartar sauce could have its own separate review! Thank you, thank you, and thank you again. OH! And this is with trying their fish to go (COVID-19.) I look forward to the day I get to eat it fresh from their fryer. read more

Belzoni's Catfish Cafe - Catfish Basket and Spicy Tartar Sauce - Southern Near Me - White Settlement, Texas

The owners are very friendly. The food was cooked to order with very little wait time. When you come here, you feel like home always a great atmosphere. I highly recommend the blackened catfish. read more

Fresh, cooked perfectly and large size fried catfish. Great customer service. Sides are ok. But I'll be going back for the catfish. read more

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My sponsor comes through again with a new restaurant to try. Good catfish is hard to find but she managed to get us in before 7:00 closing time. We had the double - 2 pieces of fish - with some down home sides of okra, corn and mac n cheese. We were pleased with our dinner. The owner Dwight Cooley talked to us and give us some history of his experience. He also has spices and sauces. read more

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Treat yourself to this hidden gem! Some of the best catfish I've ever had. Great atmosphere with the blues playing in the background. Mr. Cooley is great! read more

The servings are amazing and the food is good! I work in the office now so I can't eat lunch there anymore but if your out and about I recommend you trying them read more

The catfish on a bun was so good and flavorful, and the jalapeños and pickles set it off just right. Also, not only was the fried okra crisp, but it was the most well seasoned fried okra I have ever had. The owner was so kind to our group, and the service was swift and patient as we took our time figuring out what we wanted. I will be back to try more items on the menu! read more

Belzoni's Catfish Cafe - Catfish on a bun and a side of fried okra - Southern Near Me - White Settlement, Texas

Food was amazing and fresh. Everyone was super friendly and constantly checked up on us. Well definitely be going back. read more

Belzoni's Catfish Cafe - 2 piece plate greens and Mac. Fried pickles - Southern Near Me - White Settlement, Texas

I love Belzonis, friendly staff and great food. I am a fan of their burgers, the 2.0 to be exact.

We tried once and never went back. Food was extremely salty. Nice location and had heard good things but nope never again.

Really delicious cat fish, yummy sides, and great service! Highly recommend if you're looking to support local business but also get a super quality product! read more

This restaurant just opened in the Hulen Mall. They are still setting up, but we're open for business when I visited. I had the catfish basket. It came with one filet and a side. The one filet was very large and filling. The seasoning was good. It took a few minutes to come out, but they are still setting up. It was very fresh and worth the wait. I'll definitely visit again on my next mall visit. read more

Belzoni's Catfish Cafe - Catfish basket with fries - Southern Near Me - White Settlement, Texas

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