My mother was a catfish junkie, so recently to honor the anniversary of her passing my wife and I picked out this location to dine in her memory as it sounded like the sort of place she would have loved. As soon as I arrived, I knew we were right. It's tucked away from the road with plenty of parking, and housed in a farmhouse style cottage with lots of windows. Signs alert you that there is "no alcohol" on the premises, so don't come for happy hour. Service was friendly, prices incredibly economical. The food? About the best you can hope for for this type of affair. I had the trio, which came with a catfish fillet, 3 chicken tenders, and some butterfly shrimp. The platter also included coleslaw, hushpuppies, white beans, and the choice of another (I opted for a loaded baked potato). My wife had the 2-piece fish fillet meal and opted for fries as her chosen side. While my mom would have preferred the "whole" fish (she called them "fiddlers"), we felt the fillets would serve us close enough as a meal in memory since we didn't want to risk a spare bone. The fillets are tasty, breaded to perfection. Not too greasy, and as my wife noted which is sometimes not the case with catfish, not overtly "fishy" in flavor or aroma. Just really good. The tenders were great as well, tasted fresh and reminded me of tenders from a steakhouse rather than a fast food joint. The buttefly shrimp were great too. Hushpuppies very good, beans on point; coleslaw to me was a bit "meh", but it's rare for me to really love coleslaw. My platter came with an army of sauces (tartar, cocktail, honey mustard, butter, sour cream). The sweet tea is teeth-achingly sweet (wish I'd gone "half and half", but then again this fit the meal). Didn't have room for dessert but the fudgies and caramel pie sound terrific. Not a bit of green or roughage on the platter (other than cabbage in coleslaw) and certainly not "healthy", but tasty as all get out and worthy of our intent. read more

Catfish House - Trip platter (catfish fillet, chicken tenders, butterfly shrimp), white beans, coleslaw, loaded baked potato - Seafood Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

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An absolute hidden gem in Clarksville! We stopped in with huge appetites and were not disappointed. The menu is extensive, and everything we tried was delicious. I'm not even joking, they might have the best fried pickles I've ever had. And the key lime pie was to DIE FOR. The restaurant itself is spacious and comfortable, and our waitress was fantastic, she made sure our drinks were always full and checked in often. We'll definitely be back very soon! read more

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Very good chicken. Service was very good waiter was very nice and helpful. The ambiance is nice and rustic. Fishing poles and lanterns on the walls. Been coming here my whole life love this place read more

Catfish House - Bottom is the chicken tender dinner. Top is 1 catfish filet Two chicken tender combo. - Seafood Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

Ok - This is the place to go - with the family - and eat out. Whatever the age, they do their best to accommodate. The food is very good as well. While you often have to wait to be seated due to the crowds they rocking chairs outside on the porch really help. Fried oysters, catfish, catfish strips, slaw, hush puppies, yum. Service is over the top good. Helpful, friendly, and responsive to needs and refills. Would definitely recommend eating here - just call to check hours and days open. read more

Service here was excellent! The food was enjoyed. Fried okra was good but the pork ribeye was delicious and tender. Definitely will come back and try it again. read more

I haven't been here in awhile and my mom wanted some catfish so we went here. It was ok. The staff was friendly and the food was just ok. The catfish breading could have some more flavour to it or some saltiness at all. The mixed veggies was mostly broccoli stems and not much spears. Both of us that ordered the mixed veggies said the same. Not much broccoli spears but stems. The hush puppies were delicious and some of best i ever had. So overall it's just ok. It could be better but just average to me. read more

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Probably the best fried Catfish I have ever eaten. I have been going to this restaurant for years, originally in their former location and now in the present spot. I don't live close but it is on the route I take to visit family and some work related locations. It is one of those places you plan your trip around. Yes, it is that good! Besides the catfish, the sides are wonderful as well. I don't know how they cook fried fish and hushpuppies so that they never are the least bit greasy, but they certainly do! You want be disappointed! My latest visit was the day after Christmas '23 after we had unexpected chance to visit family for Christmas. The return home allowed us a stop at The Catfish House and as I have already said, it was an outstanding experience. read more

You can never go wrong with Catfish House. Food is always Amazing. Servers are polite. Plenty of outside rocking chairs to sit and enjoy the lakeside view's. They aren't open every day. Check locally for business hours. read more

Catfish House - Friend pickles so Hot and Delicious - Seafood Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

The food was delicious and service was very good and the price was quite reasonable for our party of seven. Everyone raved about catfish and the pork ribeye which we had never heard of was the most tender and juicy pork chop ever. We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

We were driving through clarksville and I am so glad we grabbed an early dinner here! We got the grilled catfish platter and catfish filet dinner. They come with a side of your choice, hush puppies, and Cole slaw. Both meals were around $15 and we ordered to go since we were here with our dog. Food was ready within 15 minutes and we enjoyed it thoroughly! The catfish was fried well, light, and crispy. The hush puppies also has a thin crispy outer cover and the inside was perfectly flavored in my opinion. Just a tad sweet and so scrumptious fresh. My grilled catfish was a little extra salty on some parts but overall, still good. The Cole slaw really balanced everything out. The portion size was very generous, so we had leftovers too. The parking lot was packed by the time we left around 6.30pm. So glad we stopped by! read more

Catfish House - Fried catfish with fried okra, hush puppies, and white beans. It came with one side (we picked fried okra) - Seafood Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

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The best fish on town. Love the atmosphere and wait staff cant be beat. Must have the fried okra and the catfish is perfect my favorite are the fried oysters. read more

Great food and decent price. Good service and timely. Would recommend to anyone. Nice place.

I've been going to CH since I was a kid, now in my mid 50s. It's my favorite catfish place. Look forward to eating there when I'm back in the area from NC visiting family. Only complaint is recently they changed their hush puppies recipe and they are now bland sweet like every other place. Very disappointed. I hope they go back to the tasty hush puppies. The service is very good. read more

Best catfish in the area. Can't go wrong. Nice waitstaff too, very pretty girls. Just wish they gave out more white beans

I got the Catfish Strip Dinner and it was wonderful. The service was great. She kept on checking up on us. The restaurant felt like home. It makes you feel like family. I would recommend visiting whenever you're in Clarksville. read more

They have the best fish in Clarksville. The white beans are awesome. Will be back soon. Keep up the good work.

Everything tasted very fresh. Our server was very attentive and checked on us multiple times during the meal. The decor is rustic and it feels very homey. This is a great place to visit anytime you're in Clarksville. read more

Took some friends from LA here on our 4th(!) visit. They couldn't get over how delicious everything was. Order the 2 or 3 piece catfish dinner with 2 sides with yummy hush puppies & vinegar slaw & you won't be disappointed. You must order the fried okra too! We went on a Friday night & still were seated quickly. A must see if you're visiting Clarksville! read more

Food was okay, kind of greasy and heavy. Wasn't real comfortable with the atmosphere as several locals felt the need to stare and made us feel as if we didn't belong. read more

We ordered catfish and hamburger steak to go. Nothing wrong with the hb steak but the fish portion was tiny, only about 3 oz. Other restaurants provide 3-4 pieces for the same amount. It was heavily seasoned so if it was catfish, I couldn't tell. We ended up going to Sweet P's and it was very good. Country style.​ read more

This place was very very good! The catfish was superb. The only thing I wasn't super crazy about was all the breeding and fried stuff, but that was probably due to my choices and not the restaurant. I just felt like I needed some fresh veggies and a salad. I can't wait to come back and try the cobbler on a weekend read more

Catfish House - customers at the counter - Seafood Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

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Food was perfect. Restaurant could use some cleaning. Service seemed slow for Thursday night and a light crowd. But we will be back for the fish! read more

Catfish house is our favorite dining in Clarksville, nice home style food! Delicious!

This was our first time going to this restaurant. The food was amazing and the service was great!! the southern comfort food was delicious and we shall revisit VERY soon! read more

Pleasantly surprised! This out of the way small town restaurant is eye opening! Obviously the catfish is good, and so are the side dishes and appetizers (highlighted by the 99 cent fries okra appetizer). The sweet tea was on point. Plenty of parking, cleans and with great decor. If you're in Clarksville and never been or just passing through, this is a must try! Highway recommend, I'll be back! read more

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Lust or Love at first sight, smell, touch, & taste! If you love fresh and home made Southern food and catfish, run don't walk to this place! The Catfish house supersedes every Southern food restaurant I have ever been to in every way. I discovered the Catfish House by accident. I was looking for restaurants serving fish entrees and stumbled upon the Catfish House. The Entrance: I think every beautiful home, building, or magical place etc should give you a sense of arrival. It shouldn't be "WHOMP there it is in neon lights". The entrance is a long and winding road through a canopy of trees. Ideal. The Restaurant at first sight: The Catfish House looks like a humble and simple building or a large home in the country surrounded by woods. Inside you feel like you are in a home not a restaurant. You feel very comfortable instantly. This is how a restaurant should feel: very approachable and familiar like a beloved mother or grandma. When you step on the porch of the restaurant, you instantly smell the aroma of delicious food. A good sign. The Server: Emma Very professional, friendly, and efficient. I was so impressed by her service and Sunny attitude. She actually seemed happy to work and be at the Catfish house. I love condiments, and she happily accommodated all of them. She is one of the best servers I ever had in my life. I would request her again. She wrote a sweet little note on our receipt. She, also, wrote out a recipe of condiments and sides of tomato & rice pilaf with one of the orders of Cajun and simple chicken on their menu on paper for me. The Food: You know when your lunch date smiles after taking the first bite of food that it is going to be a good date. The food presentation is simple and very humble. The smell, taste, and texture were phenomenal. The prices were low and very affordable. We ordered and tasted a lot. We didn't eat that much. The leftovers takeout was gigantic. Yet, we wanted to sample everything. I asked Emma for a recommendation, and she told me the combination platter was popular. I got the catfish, oyster, and scallops platter with rice pilaf. My date ordered the fried corn cob, Mayo coleslaw, and okra. We both got coleslaw and white bean soup. Sweet Tea in Mason Jars: Perfect The fried okra: The best I ever had. Hushpuppies: Excellent The coleslaw: The best I ever had. The fried corn on the cob: Excellent I hate corn yet this corn was exemplary. I took only one bite. The rice pilaf: The best I ever had The white bean soup: Good I usually hate beans too. The fried oysters: Excellent I liked seasoning it with hot sauce, lemon juice, & horseradish and pairing it with white bean soup & rice pilaf. Good taste combination. The Catfish: Excellent The Scallops: Good The Catfish Sandwich: The best fish sandwich I ever had. I took a bite of it. Conclusion: I will definitely come back here again and again. read more

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Excellent meal and great service. Little wait but hey they only drop your fish in fryer as you order. Nothing better than hot fish right out the fryer. My fries were crispy and great hush puppies. I will be back. read more

I was completely disappointed with my meal. The seasoning was overly salty, and the fish strips were cut extremely thin and over cooked. Next time I plan on ordering whole filets, and hope for a better experience. read more

Catfish House - Cajun Catfish Strips - Seafood Near Me - Clarksville, Tennessee

The service was good and the food was ok. I did not get to order what I wanted because the item requested had run out.

Air conditioning was out, and we were sweating before we ordered! Service was decent from our main waitress, but everyone else seemed miserable. The food was the same as any fried food place, even the shell gas station fish tastes exactly the same. The fried pickles however are the only thing keeping this from a one star. We will never go back. 90$ for below average fried food is not worth it for my wife, two kids under 4, and myself. I wish the food had as much heart in it as the building and setting does. This place has been a staple for decades, and they know people will come back for its nostalgia and it shows. read more

Service was excellent. Food was pretty good... kind of pricey but to be honest I only been there once. Experience was kind of ruined by crying kids. Need to go back and try more food on their menu. read more

The food was amazing and the atmosphere was nice and friendly. I would definitely recommend this place. Family friendly or if you're going out for a date. read more

The best fried catfish in town. Sides are good. Really liked the white beans and okra. Service is good. Nice clean looking place.

Loved it! We couldn't ask for better service or food. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the location. Service was excellent. read more

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Okra Okra Okra!!! You'll try it and you'll love it! Best restaurant in Tennessee. Good country environment, not main stream like other country restaurants. Good old fashioned fish fry. Enjoyed the fried catfish sandwich, mayo slaw, and fried corn. Will definitely be back. Service was great, thanks to Emma. Sweet tea was a bonus. read more

Food Service Ambiance Simply the Best of a the Rest in Clarksville Tn. Hush puppy's, okra, coleslaw like momma made read more

Context: Sunday afternoon, seemingly right after church let everyone out :) Larger parking lot than I would imagine for this sized restaurant, with a massive and deep pothole to be avoided near the sidewalk entrance. Wait was 15mins, which was great because the outside was filling up with newly arrived patrons as we were seated. Here is what was ordered and what how it tasted: Catfish Sandwich - Large portion and arrived hot and tasty 10/10! Cajun Catfish: 7/10 A little overdone Catfish/Shrimp/Chicken Strip Combo: 7/10. Tasted like they fried all 3 items in the same oil :/ You have to pay extra of you want a "loaded" (non-plain) baked potato, which is a bit petty. They give you a small bowl of coleslaw and pinto beans with your meal. Both were on the plain side. Food was overall 7/10, not bad at all. Let's review basic customer service: 1. Our server did an excellent job of getting our orders and repeating them back to ensure accuracy. BRAVO! 2. Same server accidentally dropped a few full water and tea glasses while attempting to bring a large party's drink orders out (It happens). This happened in between two tables and liquid covered a good 8 x 8 patch of the floor. Instead of apologizing (no "sorry" we splashed water all over you and your shoes, splashed my daughter in the face too) and getting someone to clean up the liquids (or cleaning it up herself), the liquid was there on the floor under two tables feet and in the walkway for around 15-20 mins. From there another person decided to get a piece of equipment to suck up the mess, which required a few patrons to stand up. My issue is that the water was on the walking and seating area so long that the mostly senior citizens could have easily slipped and fell, giving them life changing injuries, costing the establishment a major lawsuit. 3. After our food was delivered by a runner, but NOBODY came around to refill drinks after we got our food. Why does this matter folks? All of the food served here is fried and full of sodium, which means patrons are always going to be thirsty, and refills are an EASY way to take care of them. It's BASIC! Our server came back around and asked if we were ready for the check, which I replied "Let's all get some refills first please" in a jovial manner trying to keep the energy light and playful. Our server came by, dropped the check on the table, then hustled over to her other two tables, completely forgot about our empty drinks again. After 10-15 mins and her asking another table about refills, I waved over what I perceived to be a manager. Instead of being a tattletale, I explained that our server seemed to be busy but she likely forgot our request. The manager took care of my drink but all of the sudden the server appears from nowhere and refills the waters at the table, purely by coincidence I am sure ;) My wife stood at the counter for 10 mins to pay the check and texted me that she was still waiting which was odd, because nobody else was standing there but her. The person working the counter apparently did not look up or acknowledge my wife :( The worker apologized for the ignore saying that she thought my wife was waiting to be seated, yet my wife was holding a receipt. Please acknowledge your customers.. especially when they want to PAY you..ITS BASIC! Lastly another odd occurrence I've never experienced: My wife used my Veterans ID card for a military discount.. BUT it was good for 10% off ONLY the veterans meal, which for $16 on a $50 tab equaled... $1.60 off, a major "lolz". Again I've never experienced this before so I am calling it out as odd. But I did not enlist 30 years ago for any perceived discounts, but instead to go destroy things and travel around the world. Coming from folks who have worked in legit restaurants for over a decade that requires hustle, this place needs to get some efficiency training to get them on track. Unbussed tables were present for many minutes as servers walked past to enter the kitchen empty handed over and over, while the hostess has a line for 30 mins of hungry patrons that cannot yet be seated. Those same empty hands of the servers could have grabbed the empty dishes and taken them to the dishwasher, then could be wiped down on the trip out. More tables turned over = More patrons = More Money! It's BASIC. All in all because of the off-beaten path location and the work-in-progress-customer service, it would be hard to return with better expectations. But the venue was pretty and the food was pretty good overall. read more

The food wasn't good. Service was ok. Catfish was very strong tasting. Not the best seafood we've had for sure. We normally go to the one in Springfield but it's no longer there. read more

Great service and wonderful food. The place is like a restaurant that should be by a lake, beautiful. Love the rocking chairs on their front porch. read more

If you want catfish, this is the place to go, never been disappointed. Two fish boneless fillet is wonderful!