We're still on the hunt for the best fried catfish in the Hallandale Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami area, and after searching online, we decided to give Catfish Dewey's a try. If you're driving a larger truck, be aware that parking is available but pretty tight. Once inside, we were warmly greeted by the host, who was incredibly friendly and escorted us to our table. Our waitress was just as wonderful--attentive, personable, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. There was music playing everyone there was enjoying themselves. Since it was Tuesday, we both ordered the all-you-can-eat fried catfish special for $21.99. They start you off with hush puppies and coleslaw, and when your meal arrives, you get your choice of a side. We both chose the fries. The portions were generous, with plenty of crispy fried catfish on the plate. The fish itself had great flavor, was perfectly crispy, and wasn't over-breaded. The hush puppies were delicious, and the French fries were cooked just right. My husband, who considers himself a bit of a coleslaw connoisseur, really enjoyed the coleslaw. I wasn't as impressed with it, but that's just my personal preference. My biggest disappointment was the tartar sauce. For a restaurant that's been around as long as Catfish Dewey's, I expected a homemade tartar sauce. Instead, it came in a pre-packaged container and tasted overwhelmingly of onion. Unfortunately, it just wasn't for me. If I were rating everything individually, I'd give the catfish a 7/10, the hush puppies an 8/10, the fries an 8/10, the coleslaw a 5/10, and the tartar sauce a 0/10. Overall, we enjoyed our visit, especially the friendly service and the crispy catfish. While it wasn't the best fried catfish we've had, it was still a good meal. As I always say, don't let my opinion make your decision. Everyone's taste is different, so go try it for yourself and form your own opinion. You might love it! read more

Catfish Deweys have redeemed themselves from our last visit, two years ago, when all the food we ordered was NOT good! The restaurant was and bustling with customers coming in to eat consistently! It wasn't too loud so we could hear each other at the table. Although they were busy, we didn't have to wait too long for our food! Our server, Phillip, who truly looks like Ryan Gosling was PHENOMENAL!!! He was on top of EVERYTHING and had the best personality and demeanor!!! The fish & shrimp and sweet tea were AMAZING; however, the sides need a little bit more work but were edible. Hence the 4 stars instead of 5. read more

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Massive Feast! Epic Crab Legs & Flawless Fried Catfish ​We rolled into Catfish Dewey's with a big party of 10, and this place absolutely knocked it out of the park! We specifically chose it because the wife loves crab legs, and they run an incredible All-You-Can-Eat special on Tuesdays and Thursdays. ​As you can see from my photo more than half of our table went all-in on the AYCE crab legs, and it was a glorious, buttery battlefield. The kitchen kept the supply coming--served up in big metal tins, consistently warm, perfectly cooked, and accompanied by absolute pools of melted butter for dipping. The quality and pace for an all-you-can-eat setup were top-notch. The wife was in seafood heaven! ​Now, with a name like Catfish Dewey's, you know I couldn't leave without testing the namesake dish. I ordered the catfish, and it was a total home run. It came out piping hot, with a perfectly seasoned, ultra-crispy golden crust while staying incredibly flaky and tender on the inside. ​ The Hidden Gem Bonus: They start you off with complimentary hush puppies served with butter. Let me tell you, these things are dangerous! Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and the perfect sweet-and-savory bite to kick off a massive meal. ​Whether you're feeding a massive crew, chasing a killer seafood special, or just want some of the best fried fish in town, Catfish Dewey's is the real deal. Incredible food, great energy, and we left completely stuffed. Highly recommend! ​Where is the next stop on the Fort Lauderdale food tour? Hit me with the details! read more

Catfish Deweys - Crab Legs - Seafood Near Me - Oakland Park, Florida

There are not many parking spots in front, but the restaurant has someone who will direct you to places where you can leave your car. The dining room is very large and plain and not at all fancy. Our server was polite but she forgot to order my appetizer and didn't provide the separate checks that we requested. We all had versions of the all-you-can-eat scallops. And we never got a second plate because the first one was filled with about a dozen or more large ones. And no matter what special you get, you are allowed some catfish with it. So, of course, we each had a fillet. It was the best part of the meal. While the scallops were decent, we were not fans because they were fried, and a bit dry. The fried catfish was crunchy but flavorful. As to the sides, the cole slaw is good. The collard greens were average. The baked sweet potato was very mushy, and the French fries needed to be crisper. The hush puppies were addictive. If you like large or plentiful portions, add a star, because your belly will surely be full. I couldn't finish my scallops or the extra piece of catfish that I had requested. And you're not allowed any doggie bags with the all-you-can-eat offers. We certainly didn't have room to try any desserts. Two entrees at $35.99 each, one alcoholic drink, tax, and tip was $115. read more

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Holy Schnikies!!! I'm in heaven! And THANK YOU my fellow yelpers for steering me in the right direction. Friendly service right as you come in, place was BUSY and there was zero wait time. Our server was kind and efficient. We were welcomed with complimentary hush puppies and coleslaw both were YUM! One glance at the menu and they had me at all you can eat catfish and stone crabs!! Because my mind was blown away I had a hard time deciding, I wanted it all! I opted for the Catfish with Baked potato, an extra side of collard greens (shared with my brother) and the stone crab app. Since it was my first time here, not sure how the stone crabs would stack up. They were very good! Fresh and delish. I'm really in awe, the food all of it was tasty! The service was on point and the vibe feels like you've stepped into an old country story book with old rock tunes blaring in the background. FUN all around. All that we ate for only $73, plus left a $20 tip, all under $100 for seafood galore and a great experience! read more

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This is not an elegant seafood restaurant, but rather a homie, comfortable neighborhood place selling great seafood and preparing tasty dishes. Something as pedestrian as hush puppies came to the table, and they were absolutely phenomenal. Light, airy, and a great crunchy cornmeal bread made them to die for. My wife had the fried catfish and loved every bite of it and I had the snow crab claws. On top of all this great food prices were very reasonable and probably half of what the "fancy seafood places "get for the same Dish. I would recommend this place to anybody who wants to try some great seafood at a great price. read more

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I started off with the fried green tomatoes, can you say perfection! Seasoned just right and then fried to a golden brown. I ate all of them. Then I ordered the all you can eat crab special 60$ which came with hush puppies which were delicious and good cole slaw. The two sides I ordered were a sweet potato which was delish but smaller than the palm of my hand and creamed corn which was ok. They brought me 2 clusters then 3 clusters then 4 clusters and I could not even finish those . So you definitely can eat all that you would like . The staff was extremely welcoming . I sat at the bar and Glen was an excellent server .Parking was easy with an attendant telling you where to go which was so helpful . I will definitely go again and sit at the bar . read more

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The food is always great here! We have never had anything bad in the 20 years that we have been coming here. We live about an hour north and don't hesitate to come down to this place. The servers are so nice and they are super friendly and helpful. This places PACKS so the parking is tough but it is so worth it! If you haven't been here yet, you need to come and try it! read more

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This is an older well established family owned restaurant that is popular for their All You Can Eat seafood platters. You can get stone crab legs, shrimp, catfish among other. I didn't go for the AYCE menu but tried their Catfish made in different ways. The bone in fried catfish had a stronger taste than I was expecting but their breaded filet tasted great. It came with tartar sauce but my server Philip read my mind, I guess, and got me a Cajun sauce as well. The Cajun sauce was made in house and you could tell. I had a 12 oz catfish off their lunch menu and it came with coleslaw, hush puppies and an extra side of your choice. I opted for collards and it was really good. After reading some of the reviews of their veggies (esp green beans) I had really low expectations but collards was done well. It had bacon bits and the little sugar that was added cut the bitterness of collards. The free hush puppies were decent too. The music didn't really appeal much to me. It was a bit loud and not necessarily something that you want to sit long and relax. Maybe it was on purpose considering the AYCE offerings. Service, however, was super prompt. Philip was attentive and great to talk to. The restaurant has parking in the front, side and in the back as well but looks like it gets full pretty fast. Considering the size of this restaurant and its popularity, it's understandable. However, there is a parking lot attendant to guide you if it overflows. This is a place people go for quantity more than quality but their menu is huge, so your experience largely depends on what you order. read more

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Came to Catfish Deweys with my family right before Mother's Day weekend and had such a great experience! We started with the mushroom appetizer with horseradish sauce and the coconut shrimp -- both were absolutely delicious. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, from the seafood to the appetizers. The atmosphere feels super cozy and homie, like an old fisherman's bar, with fish all over the walls that really give the place character. Our server, Leah, was amazing -- so friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable about the menu. She helped us decide what to order and made us feel right at home. We had the stone crab and crab claws, and everything was excellent. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to! read more

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All you can eat crab legs were amazing. Grilled chicken was a very large portion. Grilled Shrimp were large and meaty but could use a little more seasoning. Hush Puppies were plentiful and delicious. Server, Joy, was great. Not an "upscale" fancy restaurant- but very casual and laid back southern vibe. Will definitely come here again. read more

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From the moment we walked in , and our friendly Hostess Patricia greeted us, I knew it would be great! As soon as you sit down, they greet you with excellent Hushpuppies and Coleslaw! The Fried Green Tomatoes are so good.... Then we had Stone Crab , that was some of the Freshest and tastiest I've ever had, and I am a connoisseur, of this shellfish living in Florida for over 50 years ! The Collard Greens are also so good. The Mojitos I had were excellent, and the the Key Lime Pie was authentic, and excellent, all at very reasonable pricing !! It's not a glamorous place , but a down south Florida eatery! Do not miss it !! read more

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Servixe was on point. Servings are big. Shrimp and grits are . Others had all you can eat snow crab legs and catfish3.

Want there last night and was expecting nice big pieces of crabmeat w the $60 all you can eat crab legs. It was only shreds of crab because not a single one broke nicely. The meat was all stuck to the shells. The first one that came out was cold and then the next one I asked for it piping hot and it was but then that one just tasted like water and they still did not come out good. I would've been there a lot less time had they opened properly. By the time I was getting my last serving in the server brought me some really good ones that actually gave me a couple good bites. I was very excited and I was very bummed that that wasn't what I received the first few times. I wish I would've just gotten Lobster because it would've been way less work and you would've actually gotten some substantial bites out of it. The server was super nice, but I definitely don't recommend the super expensive crab legs. It was a treat for myself. I went by myself. I didn't take pictures because my hands were completely dirty, but I do have my receipt so I can prove that I was there even though I did not take pictures. Even another customer I was watching struggle. And I heard that some other customers had the same experience. Also the building is old and it doesn't smell moldy at all. But the bathroom is extremely bad mold wise. I couldn't breathe when I went there a month before so I made sure not to go in there last night. The server brought me a nice hot wet cloth napkin presented nicely w a lemon wedge. It was perfect read more

I had two piece catfish with fries and a side of Mac and cheese. To say it was disappointing is an understatement. The fries were cold and the fish was bland. The Mac and cheese tasted bland as well. In my opinion, I probably would never come back. Based on the reviews I expected a lot more in the flavor department. However the hush puppies are definitely good. I enjoyed the hush puppies the most out of everything that was on my plate. Its ambiance was dark and dank. A grease spoon bar feel. It was definitely do the elderly crowd. It was a bit rundown in my opinion. Could definitely use renovations. Although the servers were polite and prompt. I don't think I will be returning. read more

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It's okay. Was looking for a simple and casual restaurant which this certainly qualifies. I sat at the bar. Bartender service was friendly enough, prices reasonable, food was a bit bland, beer was cold, facility is in rough shape. I had the snapper. Looked great but not much flavor. Mashed potatoes I could not eat. Fried pickles appetizer was soggy. But key lime pie was excellent. read more

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Came here for all you can eat stone crab and definitely ended up eating as much stone crab as I could, without even needing to order the all you can eat option The key lime pie was really good too! read more

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I still love the AUCE snow crab nights. Right now they are served on Sunday and Thursday for All you can eat Alaskan Snow Crab Legs $69.99 ($65.99 on Sundays & Thursdays). They just keep bringing them until you can't eat anymore - and they are always HOT with butter. I really like the corn hush puppies and cole slaw. I don't eat anything else as it fills me up - and that means less crab to me. I also like the Lunch Shrimp -$15.99 - 1/2 lb. of large fried shrimp with hushpuppies and cole slaw and a side. Service is always pleasant and good about asking if we want more crabs or more drinks. I have written much longer reviews on Catfish Dewey's but I got prompted to update my review so it's short. If you want more detail , please read earlier reviews. read more

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After a coworker requested we get Stone Crabs, we visited Catfish Dewey's for their second and my first time! The staff was friendly and the restaurant was packed on a Thursday night! We ordered a variation of crabs and a chicken dish, and everything was delicious! There was so much food we had tons of leftovers! The hush puppies were delicious, crab was amazing, and the experience was great. Highly recommend! read more

Catfish Deweys - Seafood Near Me - Oakland Park, Florida

I'm not gonna lie, when my sister recommended going to Catfish Dewey's, I stuck my nose up as if I am too good to go there. Why do you ask? Because on the outside it doesn't really look like much. Actually, going inside doesn't really look like much either. It is stuck in time, and I think that is their niche. We went in the middle of a work week, and it was already full so we're thinking - there must be something to this. We had the stone crabs, they were amazing. We also had martinis which I had to limit to one because it hit the spot (I was driving so just 1, thankyouverymuch). The complementary hush puppies were delicious. We shared this snapper entree and left with our bellies full. If you're looking for fancy ambiance, keep driving. If you want affordable, local southern comfort food, this is the place! read more

Catfish Deweys - Seafood Near Me - Oakland Park, Florida

Honestly I hate leaving bad reviews. But I feel like it's my duty to warn other people about this restaurant. Please keep in mind, I did not get the catfish. I'm sure that's what they're known for. I got Florida lobster tails ($50), and I asked if they could steam it or boil it? Their response (after checking with the kitchen) was they didn't know how to do that, and they can't guarantee it would come out good. So I ordered it broiled (their recommended way of ordering it). It was so TOUGH , DRY and CHEWY. It reminded me of eating steak (but not in a good way). It was by far the WORST lobster I've ever had in my entire life. DO NOT ORDER THE LOBSTER: you've been warned read more

I've been gate keeping Catfish Deweys. Let people spend all of their hard earned money at Joe's. I'd rather drive from Miami to this low-key, casual restaurant and get fresh, delicious stone crabs. Plus the hush puppies are a bonus! If you check out their website during stone crabs season, it will tell you exactly which size crabs they have in-house and when they received them. It doesn't get any fresher than this! read more

My friends and I had a late lunch there. I've been coming to Catfish Dewey's for about 15 years. They had never been. They were raving about it when we finished and they planned to return. I had the fried oysters, collard greens and fried okra. All scrumptious. They had fish tacos, fried cod, chicken as well as tasty sides. An excellent choice. read more

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I asked our local friends for a hole in the wall place with great seafood and they recommended Catfish Deweys. The place did not disappoint. You're greeted with a smile and there are fresh hushpuppies and slaw to your table within seconds of being seated. (On this front, I wish they would have asked if we wanted those. We don't eat slaw and I felt bad that two portions went to waste.) The food was very good and the prices were excellent for the quality and quantity of food. The grilled scallops were great quality, had a nice hard sear, and were nicely seasoned. The only reason I cannot give it five stars is that the entire place needs a good scrubbing. The restrooms in particular were pretty gross, with dried splashed water dotting most surfaces and a ceiling fan with a thick coating of dust and grime. read more

Catfish Dewey's never disappoints. Good basic seafood options, nothing fancy or pretentious. Service was good and on point. Will keep going back. read more

Lots of fried fish but you can get broiled or blackened also. Very good fried shrimp, more than you can eat. Catfish is with bone in or boneless. read more

I love this place. I don't have to eat fancy - I just have to have a good meal. This is just a great fried fish place read more

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No frills, just good food! If you want fresh seafood at a reasonable price and none of the stuffiness, this is the place for you. Love coming here during stone crab season. The fish dip is top notch. Try anything , you won't be disappointed. read more

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I was really looking forward to trying the stone crabs here because I was told they arrive fresh every morning. However, the ones I was served were very disappointing--the meat was hard and not tender at all. From my experience, fresh stone crabs should have soft, flavorful meat, and this was clearly not the case. This wasn't my first time eating stone crabs, so I know what they are supposed to taste like, and I was honestly surprised by how poorly these were prepared. It really felt like the freshness and quality promised were not met. On top of that, the service was very bad. The staff seemed inattentive and unhelpful, which made the overall experience even worse. When visiting a restaurant known for its seafood, I expect both the food and the service to be up to standard, and sadly, neither met expectations this time. I hope the restaurant takes these issues seriously because stone crabs are a specialty, and when they aren't fresh and the service is poor, it completely undermines the experience. read more

This was Billy and my second time here and we met our friend Nikki. Our server was Nicky (not sure if I spelled her name correctly).., but we really enjoyed her GREAT Customer Service (she was very attentive and nice)! We ordered: Nikki ordered all you can eat Crab. Billy ordered the Blackened Fish Tacos with French Fries. I ordered the Grilled Fish Tacos with Baked Sweet Potato. read more

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I can't believe it took me so long to try this gem! If you're in need of some good seafood this is the place! This place is all about the food. It's no fuss type of place with fresh and tasty seafood. They offer all you can eat crab legs as well! read more

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Back again for snow crabs! This time they were smaller and a little overcooked but still good. Our server was very slow or we would have given a 5. read more

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Nice local place with great food. Not a fancy place inside but who cares, it has charm. Quickly seated, outstanding service. Friendly staff, very large portions of food cooked perfect. Would have given it 5 stars but it's a little noisy. read more

Catfish Dewey's had me at Hello when the server brought out a bowl of HushPuppies. I immediately wondered if I was in the Carolinas or Georgia, but no - it was South Florid. Once tasting that complimentary offering, I knew my meal was going to be awesome. And, it was. The fish boil, which consisted of a pound of crab legs, a pound of shrimp, steamed clams, sausage, corn on the cob and potatoes, which was all in a spicy garlic sauce was enough for two servings and the price was just as good. It was an amazing meal with good service in a clean and friendly environment. read more

Came here for a family dinner and had a nice time. There isn't a lot of parking but there are attendants outside assisting you different places to park on the street and at the gas station next door. As soon as you walk in and see the decor you feel like you're in a cabin by a lake. It feels very cozy and welcoming. We had a big party of 9 but we were seated as soon as our whole group was there and had quick service. You get hush puppies and Cole slaw at the table while you wait. The hush puppies were warm and fresh tasting but I wasn't a fan of the Cole slaw. It didn't have much flavor but I also had never had it before so maybe it's just me. I ordered the seafood combo which was fish, shrimp and scallops. I ordered it blackened but you can also get fried or grilled. It was very tasty and cooked well but the seasoning was very salty and strong. I also got the baked sweet potato as my side and that was very good! Overall I had a great experience, I would order the same meal again but maybe grilled next time. read more

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My friends and I always have a holiday dinner around this time. We all love seafood. I suggested Catfish Dewey's. It was about 9 of us and since it was my turn to pick the place, I had to make sure it was going to be a great experience. Some of us arrived early and we were invited to sit at the bar while waiting on the others. We ordered mojito's, watermelon and classic. The others arrived and our table was ready. Joy was our server and she was great. We ordered appetizers, conch fritters, smoked fish dip and oysters. Two people ordered the all you can eat snow crabs, two others ordered the shrimp and grits and oh my that looked so good. I ordered the stone crabs. I ordered the 2 pounds medium stone crabs and the others ordered fried catfish. At that moment they ran out of baked potatoes so we decided to wait the 15-20 minutes for them to be done. Everyone loved their food and the service from Joy. I have to say a little extra about the stone crabs. The size was perfect and what I expected. The freshness was a if they had just got them in. They were cracked very well so I didn't have to put in much effort to enjoy. I added lots of lemon. We all had a great time and enjoyed the food. read more

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The place is an old space devoted is like a shack. O usually order to go. We love the Fried catfish filets (not oily and always crisp outside and tender inside read more

Wow! Was very happy we made reservations! The house was very busy and noisy and the energy of the eclectic crowd was infectious! The history behind this place is fascinating , atmosphere is a wharf like fishhouse. Very obviously a local favorite with tons of all you can eat seafood and other delectable eats! The friendly waitstaff and manager were very accommodating and had refills next to us before we even polished off scraps. We opted for the snow crab legs after learning they were out of STONE Crabs! Yes, during season they offer AYCE Stone Crabs! All the sides were tasty and delicious and the drinks well made. You bet your bottom dollar we will be stopping by on our regular travel to Florida and back. This deal absolutely cannot be beat read more

UPDATE: Here again, not to eat the All U Can Eat Stonecrabs, but to grab a fried catfish platter. Got the last parking space and ordered the three big pieces of catfish for $17.99 and its well worth the money. Three big fluffy tender catfish with tarter sauce and french fries. Waited about ten minutes for my packaged catfish and chatted with the bartender. The bathroom is actually modernized for the age of the building and very clean. Just updated to a 5 star rating. read more

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We came here to try the stone crab, which I really enjoyed. We shared an order, and I also ordered a half order of fried oysters. There were a lot of oysters, especially for a 1/2 order. They were good, but not great. The hush puppies that were brought to the table before the meal were fantastic. Service was okay, but server seemed annoyed when we struggled to figure out what to order. She also didn't check back for drinks or to check on food. Ambiance was okay, very busy place. read more

Catfish Deweys - Seafood Near Me - Oakland Park, Florida