5 stars across the board for Best Thing Flopping. I found out about them about a week ago from a TikTok video where somebody was RAVING about how good the original Red Oak location was and highly suggested it. Once I realized they had just opened a location less than 5 minutes from my place, I had to check them out. My first night there I had KJ as my server and she is hands down one of the best of the best. Friendly, welcoming, easy to get along with, and worth every dollar of a tip. She literally made the experience feel personal and invited me back. When I returned, I met additional staff members Dee and Aaron and they were equally amazing. Aaron made me his favorite secret drink that was SO good I jokingly offered to pay for the recipe. Dee sent me and a friend over a shot made with so much love and hospitality that it honestly stood out. For dinner both times, I ordered the 3-piece regular catfish steak meal with fries, peppers, and bread and both times it was AMAZING. Fresh, flavorful, hot, and seasoned exactly how it should be. Great food is one thing, but great customer service is what creates loyal customers and this team absolutely gets it. Highly suggest checking them out. read more

Unfortunately I must leave this review. Yesterday I ordered food online and arrived at the Red Oak location, at the designated time on my receipt ( approx 17 minutes after the order was placed). The young lady at the register was on her laptop and informed me that my order was not ready because she had not put it in. I waited an additional 20 minutes ( 40 minutes now) and the order still was not ready. I asked to be refunded and the owner came, without my food, to refund the order. His first words to me were not, " apologies for the inconvenience " or " thank you for waiting " but rather " are you sure you don't want it cuz it's ready now." I preferred the refund and he began to explain why " this happens every Friday and Saturday ".... As a prior business owner, inefficient processes are not customer concern. If a process does not work-fix it. I hate this because this truly is a great establishment with amazing food. However, great food does not make a great business model. I am sure there will be those that will have no problem with the wait. And there are others that will continue to search for a place that better suits our need for superior customer service. I wish you well in your future endeavors your "product" is great! However the customer experience needs attention. Especially if it is a consistent concern that you are aware of. Sad to go, Adrienne read more

It was ok. They were throwing a birthday party when I came to order food. I sat at the bar. They had a margarita special going on. The margaritas and catfish was good. They didn't have potato salad or slaw. Lots of fries. The ambiance was chill. Very clean. read more

The fried catfish was great well seasoned (fried slightly hard), however the fries could use some kind of seasoning. They gave us a shrimp plate for free on the way out the door, which was appreciated. Although, I have to agree with other reviewers that it seems to be typical pre frozen breaded fried shrimp nothing to write home about. I will be back the next time I'm craving fried catfish because it's nearby & reasonably priced. read more

Best Thing Flopping - 2 pc catfish with fries pickled jalapeno & carrots, also a $6 happy hour frozen raspberry margarita - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

It honestly was not great. The fish kinda tasted dirty and needed more seasoning. I think this is just how they prepare it because the other location in Red Oak also tastes the same with the same critique. The links are nicely grilled but the barbecue sauce is separate and is not smothered on it. read more

I had been craving fried shrimp, but it's obvious they are known for their catfish. I ordered a catfish and 4 shrimp combo that came with fries. Catfish was great and fried hard. This is plenty to split between 2-3 people. The Shrimp was sort of slimy. Would not recommend. I was also there during happy hour and ordered the frozen margarita. It tasted off, despite its texture liijubgv. The bar was out of certain ingredients so I did not try to get another drink. read more

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Serving breaded frozen shrimp out of the frozen food section is absurd. I don't think I've ever gone to a restaurant that specializes in seafood only to be served shrimp from a box that was already breaded. I can't get over that. The fish was okay. I went out of my way to try this place and I wasn't impressed. The service was good. read more

Best Thing Flopping - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

My recent dining experience at your establishment, "Best Thing Flipping," on September 30th was profoundly disappointing and warrants immediate attention. My cousin and I had anticipated a pleasant meal, having heard varying reviews, but unfortunately, our visit left us with a strong sense of dissatisfaction. We both opted for the catfish entrée, a dish we typically enjoy. However, upon tasting it, we were both immediately struck by an exceptionally unpleasant flavor profile. The fish was not only bland but also had an unappetizingly greasy texture, culminating in a persistent, almost bitter aftertaste that lingered long after each bite. It was far from the fresh, flaky, and well-prepared catfish one would expect. When we discreetly brought our concerns to the attention of our waitress, she seemed understanding and informed us she would consult with the owner regarding the issue. To our dismay, when the owner approached our table, his demeanor was confrontational and overtly defensive. Rather than engaging in a constructive dialogue about our feedback, he immediately dismissed our legitimate complaint. He did, however, verbally assure us that the cost of the catfish dishes would be removed from our bill as a gesture of goodwill. Imagine our surprise and frustration when the final bill arrived, and both catfish entrées were listed and charged in full. This discrepancy between the owner's promise and the actual billing was not only misleading but also deeply unprofessional. The combination of substandard food quality and such poor customer service, particularly from management, is simply unacceptable. Regrettably, this experience has entirely eroded any desire my cousin or I had to return to "Best Thing Flipping." We will also be sharing our experience with others, as we believe customers deserve both quality food and respectful service read more

The fish was delicious. The service was great as well. I'm glad they have a location more north to visit. I will be back soon to visit. read more

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Great food awesome service and aesthetically pleasing. The price is reasonable considering the amount of food you receive. read more

Best Thing Flopping - 4pc fillets. Comes with fries, peppers, pickles and 2-pc white bread. - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Best Thing Flopping is perhaps the worst name for the greatest Catfish place in the DFW metro for fried Catfish fillets. The simple storefront in a strip center place across from the forlorn former Valley View Mall is not visually attractive from the outside. The interior is clean and neat, but still adorned with remnants of the previous tenant's Mexican restaurant decor. There's a small stage from which a D.J. performs on weekends. The solo waitress of a late Saturday afternoon was pleasant and attentive; she, too, is a holdover from the Mexican restaurant. The menu is simple: catfish, fillet or bone-in, in any number from 1 to 15, two "baskets", shrimp or links plus fillets. All the meals are really platters (poorly designed menu) with crinkle-cut frozen fries, two pieces of white bread, a big jalapeno, and hamburger chip pickles. We had the catfish fillets, three for her and two for me. These are not the strips that some places pass off as fillets; these are full-sized and on the thick side. Cornmeal coating, tasty and carefully fried, the catfish was GREAT, the last catfish I had so good was in Alabama. I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed the flaky catfish; the French fries were unremarkable, and the squeeze-pack tartar sauce was not much. I ate mine with a little Louisiana hot sauce and nothing else. This place lacks curb appeal, but they know how to fry catfish. I suggest making your own tartar sauce and adding some other sides besides white bread. And then we have a hit. But in the end, all the cited flaws will have no effect on my destination for catfish, I'm flopping in again soon! PS: Good on the rock margaritas too!! Saturday happy hour! Oh, and that's not a catfish on your logo! read more

A1 was actually what his name is. A fuckin 1 Great character great service gave me and my mom experience. Service 10 out of 10 the service you're looking for and he was also our bartender amazing drinks. Has no False in his performance These are the bartenders and servers that we are all looking for and give it to you all. God bless walking fish. You got a good one. read more

Best catfish around!! Crispy, cornmeal, catfish done right! J.K. Will treat you right!

It's the Best thing flopping!, I really like the fact that they cook as ordered bringing in fresh to the table.. the Server was nice the atmosphere was nice, I'll be back! read more

Cat fish cooked to order. Large pieces seasoned just right. There links are good to. Disappointed the fried shrimp. Taste and looks like frozen packs of shrimp over the counter. Other wise they are worth the drive. I go at least 3 times a month. read more

Amazing catfish! Good entertainment! Service a bit slow. Was not open at posted time.

The appearance of the restaurant was nice, clean and not to busy. They did have a open bar but at the time I went which was about 6:30 p.m. on Friday the crowd was slowly coming in. The food was absolutely delicious. Cooked fresh to order. I loved the fish steaks. Presentation of the food was very nice and the customer service was quite pleasant. I must add, don't leave without getting the banana pudding to go if you are too full just take it home. A nice delicious refreshing dessert. read more

The food is amazing! My sister and I shared a combo (10 fish strips and 4 shrimp, fries, and 2 slices of bread) since the waitress said it was enough for 2 people. It was actually enough for 3-4 people! The server brought out our food piping hot. The cons are the fries could use some seasoning on them and the shrimp have a frozen shrimp vibe. The ambience was nice. There is a setup for a band but they weren't playing during the time I was there. The only cons I have is that there was only 1 person, that served as the server and bar tender but she was great. I'd definitely go back! read more

Great margarita and fried shrimp. Great service. First time but won't be my last time.

Came in during happy hour. Sat at the bar. Bartender, KJ, served us. She was amazing. There was a mishap with my order and she accommodated us very well. Food is great. Links are good. Catfish fried well. Will be coming back. They also have a live DJ on weekends. read more

Best Thing Flopping - Catfish nugget combo with shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The food, service and ambiance was amazing! Oh the Drinks were the Best. I will be back for sure.

Went to see what the hype was all about with this place and it was just okay. The fish was good and fresh but the shrimp tasted like something they went and bought out of restaurant depot. Waitress was very nice but everyone else didn't seem so inviting. Tried watching tv while we ate but it kept freezing up. It was too cold in there. Probably will never go back read more

Best catfish around and love they Monday special 2 pieces for $10 I love em bad and they got a alright happy hour too

Best fried fish in the DFW. And , the service is great!!! The owner is always there greeting customers and making sure if they're please. Thank you read more

Man this is my second time this week! Catfish is fried hard and seasoned to perfection! Service was pretty quick. And the environment was chill with some good music. Best catfish I've had in a while! read more

Catfish on point. Been wanting a catfish spot to be close by in midtown. They need to upgrade their shrimp though.

A 20 piece and 3 sides is 122 plus tax total of 132.07 and they only have fries SMH don't waste your money it's not worth it.

Fish and Link basket was great and the service lady took my order was very friendly also the atmosphere was very nice and clean.

A very pleasant young lady greeted me upon my arrival. I ordered the two-piece filet. The portions were huge. Couldn't eat it all. The food was delicious. Seasoned just right and fried to perfection. I've already gone back for seconds in less than a week. I would recommend The Best Thing Flopping to anyone who loves down-home Louisiana-style fried catfish with fries. read more

This food is always great and the service Is topnotch! If you are looking for a place dine and have a good margarita you will not be disappointed. read more