Best Thing Flopping in Red Oak is an absolute gem! My husband and I always order the fried catfish nugget basket with fries, and it never disappoints. The catfish is always--and I mean always--fried to absolute perfection, and they give you a generous portion that is easily enough to share. Plus, adding a drizzle of their hot jalapeño for that extra kick of spicy flavor on the fish just completely does it for me! Because this spot is so good, it can get incredibly busy, especially during the lunch hour. I typically order online ahead of time so I can just run in, grab our food, and get right back out. If you want perfectly fried seafood in Red Oak, this is hands-down the place to go. Five stars all day! read more

Best Thing Flopping - Catfish nugget combo - Seafood Near Me - Red Oak, Texas

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Ladies and Gentlemen...WE HAVE A WINNER~!!!! 6*****. Food - OK, this is what G-d meant fried catfish to be. Moist. Flaky. Well seasoned coating. Crisp outside. Thermonuclear hot from the fryer. Just damn good fried catfish. On the downside...the fried shrimp were a bit on the small side and a bit too greasy out of the fryer...however, the shrimp flavor came through. Pre-fab packets of tartar sauce and ketchup are minor demerits; but, the cocktail sauce is homemade with visible flecks of horseradish. Hidden gem - in the bottom of your container, under the fish and fries, are marinated pickle and carrot slices AND a whole jalapeno. There's a kick here that adds a bit of extra spice to your meal. Warning, the tartar sauce and ketchup may be under your meal container hiding from you as everything is packed "to go", even if you're dining there. Dig deep to make sure you find everything. BONUS - canned sodas only and they're ONLY $1.00 (as of today...your experience may be different) Service - counter service with a pager for when your order is ready. The wait can sometimes be lengthy if the kitchen is slammed with take-out, call-in, delivery service, etc. orders...you really don't know until you get there. Ambiance - you gotta' want it to get it. The location is on the dark side of the fringe of a freeway/bridge construction/reconstruction zone. Once you figure out how to get access, the parking is challenging as there's one in/out and 4 separate storefronts using it...and the construction zone is right there.... All said, be courteous and patient and you'll find a spot. Upside - if you find a parking spot, you'll find a place to sit if you want to dine in. The place is clean, quiet, and has lots of TV's (for the size of the place) to keep you occupied while you wait on the kitchen. I found this place on a random Google maps search and I'm over the moon that I found it and braved the traffic to get inside. The food alone is worth the trip. Stick to what they do best - catfish - filets, strips, or steaks and you'll never be disappointed. read more

Received the wrong order! And wait time was 30 minutes PAST the time it was supposed to be ready. I initially went in and advised the woman at the register that I received a text the order was ready, and she advised that they don't send out text messages. I told her on their website when placing the order, they give the option to receive a text. She said they don't control the website. Super wierd to have a website you can't control. read more

The fish was fried perfectly. I came out piping out with fries, two slices of white bread, a pepper and pickles. I love an old school southern catfish place. Inside in a decent size. The place is very clean and you order at the counter. We also tried the link which was peppery. I enjoyed this place. read more

Best Thing Flopping - 2 fried catfish - Seafood Near Me - Red Oak, Texas

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Fresh, hot, and good!!!!!!!! Again, fresh, hot, and good. Only con, they don't make their own starter sauce. The packet condiments are horrible!! But the fish is good, so there's that. read more

Best Thing Flopping - 3 piece steak - Seafood Near Me - Red Oak, Texas

Location is easy to find, you can dine in or takeout. Yes it's real catfish, season just right on my first go round. I was told I would be back next week for another plate ha ha. Service was good, about 15 mins once you order. The 3 piece plate was just enough for me. Fries, pepper, pickles and bread. Now part two of me returning 2 weeks later, I was a little disappointed fish was fried harder than I would have liked and grease needed to be changed. However, i will give it another go. read more

Best Thing Flopping - Seafood Near Me - Red Oak, Texas

When you've eaten enough bad fried fish, you'll welcome this spot. On the way to Waxahachie, I turned in to try it out. For six pieces of fish, fries, 4 slices of bread, and pickles & onions for $41.14. That averages nearly $14 for 3 people. Fish was piping hot, fried to perfection, and seasoned lightly. Fries were crinkle cut, crispy, and seasoned. This was such a treat from what I read more

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This place is slower than a turtle--actually, the turtle would probably be faster. I placed an online order at 6:30 PM, and the website said it would be ready by 7:15 PM. At 7:15 PM, I even received a text message saying my order was ready for pickup. When I arrived, the staff told me the website's timing was inaccurate. Despite being told my order was ready, I ended up waiting nearly two additional hours for my food. That's absolutely ridiculous. The wait time was unacceptable, and the communication was completely misleading. I will never come back. "Two hours after receiving a 'ready for pickup' text is simply unacceptable." read more

I thought the food was really good and the prices match the value of the meal. The fillets are huge in the links are grilled to perfection. My only note is that it just needs a little bit more seasoning on the fish but it wasn't unseasoned I just prefer it more heavily seasoned. read more

Best Thing Flopping - Catfish filets with a side of links. - Seafood Near Me - Red Oak, Texas

Updating to let y'all know that Best Thing Flopping is STILL the best catfish! I've moved from the 2 PC filet meal to the catfish strips meal. So good. Perfectly seasoned. Perfectly fried. I happen to love crinkle fries so they are great. They've also added online ordering which is great and convenient. They added a Dallas location. If you haven't already, go try them! read more

Best Thing Flopping - Catfish strips. So much value for the price! - Seafood Near Me - Red Oak, Texas

Decent fish like seriously!! Taste was good but could have had some more seasonings, and the fillets were a really nice size and thick . They seem to be a pretty popular spot in red oak . The Parking lot is small and shared with a couple of other businesses, so parking was a little tricky but I easily got in and out . When I Walked in there were like 5 other people already waiting for their Togo orders , I watched as they took multiple orders on the phone before being able to assist me . So it's safe to say, people like them . My personal preference when it comes to getting catfish cooked outside of my home, I prefer it to be ; Fried crispy, thick, plenty of meat , nicely seasoned and most importantly a great tartar sauce. A great tater sauce will turn the not so best fish into the best thing ever . To me , The fish here could have had some more season and a homemade tartar sauce would have gave me a food orgasm. Overall , I wasn't dissatisfied with my visit , and if ever in that area again and I want some catfish , I'd definitely circle back to this place for sure ... read more

Best Thing Flopping - 3 piece catfish fillets with fries - Seafood Near Me - Red Oak, Texas

Hot, Fresh, Crispy, Seasoned, & Delicious. This is one of the best fried catfish (yes, it's real catfish) restaurants in the DFW area! And the portions are well worth the price point! read more

Considering the amount of places that serve Swai and call it catfish around here, it's a breath of fresh air when you find a place with real catfish that's seasoned and cooked to perfection! We have ordered from Best Thing Flopping more than a few times and the food is served up hot and fresh every time. I have tried other items like the fried shrimp and the links, but I always come back to the fish. I highly recommend ordering online for pickup vs ordering over the phone or in person to avoid a wait. If you're a fan of well seasoned catfish that's normally fried hard, this is the place for you! read more

The waitress was very sweet and nice 10 out of 10. The catfish 9 out of 10 could've been seasoned a little bit better, it's fried very hard. The fries were perfect. They serve Louisiana hot sauce. They also provide hot peppers and pickles, which was a plus. The Kool-Aid is a 7 out of 10. The Kool-Aid was very very sweet. If you love sweet things, you will like it. But overall, I give this place a 8 out of 10 read more

Best Thing Flopping - Seafood Near Me - Red Oak, Texas

Hot, fresh and perfectly seasoned catfish; the best we've found in area. The only reason for 4 stars vs 5 is that we can't just order fish without fries. The fries are also very good, but for those of us watching carbs, it really is a waste! Again, the fish ranks 5 stars though. read more

Good food. Absolutely horrible wait time. I ordered at 7:11. It said it would be ready at 8. I'm still here waiting at 8:27. Not good.

We've been meaning to try this place and SO HAPPY WE FINALLY DID!!! Definitely found our new favorite fish place, and they do delivery!? Amazing. We ordered 3 catfish strips baskets which come with fish, fries, 2 pieces of bread, pickles, and peppers. You get a good amount of fish and fries--enough for leftovers (even though it's so good you want to just eat it all in one sitting!). The fish is so fresh, seasoned, and fried to perfection! It tastes like both the fish and the batter are seasoned well. They put a lot of thought into things--like they put the food in a plastic container vs a styrofoam box so nothing gets soggy. Love that! The food was absolutely delicious, and at a great price for the amount you get (especially in this economy). They have definitely made a regular customer out of us! read more

The food and customer service is always on point. Yes, there is always a wait, but it's worth it. The food is hot, fresh, and made to order. I have no complaints. read more

Best Thing Flopping - Fillet & Link Combo - Seafood Near Me - Red Oak, Texas

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Catfish and service is off da chain Reasonably priced and delicious!!!! Most def recommend read more

A lot of food, which is great. Catfish is fresh and hot and fries are really good too. Be prepared to wait outside for awhile for your order, but it's worth it. read more

Best Thing Flopping - Catfish and fries - Seafood Near Me - Red Oak, Texas

Peeps. I found a "spot" with great tasting Louisiana-style sea food. It's more of a grab-n-go vibe so hurry up and get home. I went Saturday afternoon and it was not packed, but rumor has it it gets full quick. The young lady at the counter was magical in taking orders on phone and in person so don't worry. Tell them PK sent you! #DrKindness read more

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Adding to my existing review ... Run to this place to check out some good catfish. Service was professional and attentive. Ambiance was friendly with a family vibe. Here's the proof ... read more

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It was fresh and hot, well the fish was. The fries were luke warm. The shrimp I thought would be fresh real shrimp but it was the frozen precooked the kind you get from the frozen food section at the store. Will I return yes the fish was great but the other items need a little be more work. The price for the shrimp and catfish combo is interesting because the shrimp are not big and fresh fried like the fish. Service was cool the restaurant was clean which is great as well. read more

Best Thing Flopping - Catfish and shrimp combo - Seafood Near Me - Red Oak, Texas

The catfish is the best thing flopping! For the shrimp I thought there was too much batter, Just my preference I like my shrimp dusted and not battered (dipped) and fried . The fish is definitely 5 stars . read more

The cat fish was nicely flavored and crisp. The portion size was reasonable, but the fries needed to be crispy. My Ricardo Authenticity Rating 8 out of 10. Perfect fish but the fries needed some work and creativity to stand out. A secret creative sauce can do the trick. read more

I must say I had reservations up until I opened the box. But all that went away after opening. The fish smelled great and it was hot long after I got home. The appearance, taste, and texture was first rate. Come get you some. I will be back. read more

Best Thing Flopping - Seafood Near Me - Red Oak, Texas

I got the $10 Monday special:2 pc filet with fries, bread, pickles&pepper. It was real fish yall not that dreadful swai. The fish was HOT, seasoned well& fried perfectly . The fries were crinkle cut with seasoning-also good. I ordered over the phone (be prepared to give your card info for phone orders). The order was prepared timely and the service was friendly. I will be glad when the Ovilla construction is done because getting out of the parking lot was A CHALLENGE! read more

Best Thing Flopping - $10 Monday Special - Seafood Near Me - Red Oak, Texas

Best fish in the DFW hands down!!! Everything was hot and fresh my only complaints are that the fish is so good it needs homemade tarter sauce not the packet of tarter sauce and that the fries sensed like they weren't drained of grease they were extremely oily, still good though but definitely will eat here again and again. Service was on point as well. read more

I am not big on fried fish. The fish that I had was fried hard. If you like your fish fried hard you may enjoy this place. A little salty. I had the tea cakes. They were nice. read more

Fish was excellent! Had trouble finding the location at first but worth it! They forgot to include my dessert. I probably didn't need it anyway! LOL! read more

The restaurant is clean and has a nice vibe. My order was taken, I was handed a buzzer which was cool. I was able to wait in my car as my order was prepared. The fish was good not over seasoned hot and fried perfectly. There were peppers & pickles beside the fries. The presentation was pleasing. You also get fresh slices of bread with your fish order. The link tastes like smokey Denmark's it was good it had that snap and came with bbq sauce. I will come back the experience was amazing. read more

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We waited almost an hour for nothing. Now when they first opened my husband and I tried it and it was good but as the months passed and we would good, the food would get nastier and nastier until last night it was horrible. We ordered 2 piece catfish fillet and 3 piece catfish bone in with links. All you could taste is salt, crust and nasty grease. It was cooked in old grease and over cooked. The fries are to greasy. Its like you do not give the fish time to drain since you do put the fish on top of the fries or you do not drain the fries. . Unfortunately, as much as we wanted to support we will not be back. We been going to Blue in Highland Hills for over 30 years and the only time we stop going is because he started selling Swai during the pandemic for 2 years but now it's the BEST fish smoking and it's real fish. Blue fish taste 100% better. You should try it. read more

Great food. But I dont know what to say about the service. They are always very busy, therefore; you can't call in an order. So, you just have to wait 30, 45, 60 minutes. You would think the owner could strategize a way to capitalize on this moment and keep from losing the orders that don't want to wait and also provide better service for those who do wait. I know we would eat there weekly if they had better service. Obviously the owner can cook but he would benefit from a partner with a business mindset. This is his moment and it won't last forever. read more

I just got an order today. First time there, I'm a little disappointed because all my friends are saying it's a great place for fish.1: I think it's time for them to change the oil. I almost threw my fish away, driving home with the smell. 2: for the price of your combo please stop using breaded Shrimp. Because all you get is bread and not large shrimp for the price. It wasn't a good experience this time, but I will definitely come back to see if things changed. read more

Best Thing Flopping - Breaded shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Red Oak, Texas

When the restaurant initially opened, food was consistent. I went in today, no strips, nuggets or tails which is understandable. I ordered a 2 piece fillet. It appeared that the 1 fillet had been halved to create 2 pieces. I did not appreciate paying 15 bucks for a bed of fries and literally 1 fillet . Many restaurants do this but initially best thing flopping had whole fillets but now it seems as if they have jumped on the bandwagon of splitting one to make 2. This is unacceptable as a consumer considering this isn't how things were initially. If inventory is low please don't cheat the customer. Consistency plays a large part in keeping the doors open. Word of mouth travels fast when things aren't quite right. read more

Fish is good but sometimes too hard. The strips are thin wish they were a bigger and the kool aid needs to be in a bigger bottle for the price that they are charging. read more

It's expensive. The food is great. Call in your order will save you a lot of time waiting.

Love this place ...it's a bit busy..sometimes the lady who answers the phone is rude....but for the most part the fish is on point

This. Place did not disappoint on this day! I ordered the 2pc tails catfish! I had to wait 30 minutes but that was not a problem. I had time to spare. This fish travels well in that it is so cooked to order that it remained hot all the way home a short 7-10 miles away. The inside of the location was clean and did not smell of an overwhelming smell of fried foods! That is a plus! The restaurant was clean and tidy. There was no music playing perhaps they could play a little something. It was peaceful and quiet while I waited for my order to be prepared. Once I got home my food was still hot and I enjoyed it was a couple of glasses of white while from Candoni! Moscato! Enjoy your day people! Sherry is going to take a nap now! read more

Service is everything! I have been to this new location twice since it opened and the service is as terrible the 2nd time as the 1st time. Today, the woman behind the counter did not address myself and my daughter at all. She walked left and right behind the counter doing whatever, then she grabbed one of the 7 backs and called the customer to pick up her bag. The customer's friend came to pick up her order as well. The customer was provided one meal but mentioned that she paid for two. They had to get that together. About 7 minutes later (still being completely ignored), she starts to do something else, then grabs another order and calls the customer's name (not there at the moment). Eventually, she came to us and took our order. Just rude and unprofessional. After placing our orders, we left and informed the cashier that we would return in 15-20 min. Once returning, there was a couple still considering what they want to order and my order is sitting on the counter behind the cashier (no other orders). She stood there, waiting for them to review the menu and ignored me until they figured out what they want and placed their order. Once home, the fish was decent, but the bag smelled like something had burned. The food was cooked in old grease and you could look at the fries to confirm. Terrible service. I will not be a returning customer. read more