We were in town visiting family and ate here. The service was amazing and the sweet tea tasted like my dads did as a kid. We had a bloomin onion and fried green tomatoes for appetizers. I had the fried clams with the home made Cole slaw and a sweet potato. The Cole slaw is not like a traditional coleslaw. It comes with the dressing on the side for you to dress it as you wish. That was probably my favorite part of the meal. The dressing was a sweet French dressing that reminded me of vidalia onion dressing. The fried clams were ok. The ambiance inside is dim but with a southern feel. read more

Hagy's Catfish Hotel - Fried clam strips, sweet potato - Seafood Near Me - Shiloh, Tennessee

The catfish fillets were a nice size as well as the whole catfish. They tasted very good, hot, and fresh. I also tried the frog legs and they were cooked to perfection. The baked potato and slaw were ample and tasty accompaniments. The service was fast, and multiple hosts regularly checked-in with us to make sure we had everything we needed. I really like the riverfront ambiance. The river really gives you that down-home feeling. This is my favorite catfish place. I think it is the greatest of all catfish restaurants. As a special treat, my parents used to bring me here in the 70s and 80s. There is nothing like it. This location has aged very well and the food continues to be a special treat. If you can, try to go there on a weekday as weekends are very busy. read more

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Although it was busy on a Sunday night, we were seated quickly. Sweet tea was spot on! The Cole slaw was different: finely shredded cabbage and carrots and a sweet-ish dressing on the side. It was very good! The main dinner was 2 huge catfish filets with baked potato and hush puppies. The fish was hot and moist and breaded with a nice cornbread dressing. The potato was a good size, but they serve a whipped spread (not butter). The hush puppies would have been great if they were hot. read more

The absolute best food on the planet dwells here IMHO. From the slaw and salads, to the fried green tomatoes and hushpuppies, to the ribs and catfish, to the homemade desserts. ALL of it is a big YES for me! read more

My family has been going Hagy's since 1971. Back in the day everything was magnificent. From the catfish to the hush puppies to the best coleslaw in the world, Hagy's was one of those places you could always depend on. today was the exception to that rule. The catfish was very greasy, and was actually scorched. The fries were good, and the hush puppies were acceptable. The coleslaw was as good as ever. I always get it with the honey French dressing and blue cheese. Overall, it was a very large disc disappointment, and I believe it will be a long time before I go back. read more

Hagy's Catfish Hotel - Catfish fillets - Seafood Near Me - Shiloh, Tennessee

Sometimes simple done well trumps fancy mediocrity. This was a wonderful stop at a locally owned restaurant and did not disappoint. The catfish was cooked perfectly with a simple breading and the hush puppies were light and fluffy. The service was super friendly and even though we were from out of town, we were treated like regulars. The summer strawberry salad with homemade sesame dressing was immaculate and refreshing and the white chocolate banana cream pie was an excellent closer for a good meal. read more

Hagy's Catfish Hotel - White Chocolate Banana Cream Pie - Seafood Near Me - Shiloh, Tennessee

We always love Hagys. Their slaw is like none other. My favorite foods are the frog legs, and the salmon monica. The staff is always very friendly, and everything is served in a timely manner. The views are amazing too! read more

Great food.... Cool place.... Service was awesome!! This place has it going on all around!!! Go check it out!

Some days you just want to get out of town and enjoy a nice long lunch. Hagy's never disappoints. The food is excellent and the servers are top notch. The restaurant is located adjacent to the Tennessee River and Shiloh battlefield, and there are all sorts of cool things to look at all over the property. Strawberry salad is so good and the catfish filets are perfectly seasoned and have no soapy aftertaste. One metric I use at a fish place is the quality of the hush puppies. Hagy's scores a 10/10. Fresh, perfectly crispy and not overmixed. Good stuff. I hear the desserts are awesome, but I've been too full to try them so far. Maybe one day. read more

The Catfish Hotel isn't just a restaurant. It's a destination, one that draws diners from hours and hours away. It's in the middle of nowhere far from any interstate, but that doesn't stop tourists and Tennesseans from making the long trek in search of the perfect fried catfish. If you do visit, the onion rings are probably the finest in the U.S., only rivaled on my road trips to all 50 states by Tumalo Feed Co. Steakhouse in Oregon. The baked potato and the fried shrimp hold their own. Unfortunately, the fries are pathetic and far from enjoyable, so skip them. But the main attraction, the fried catfish, is surprisingly underwhelming for a place with such a widespread reputation. While the batter is pretty spectacular, the meat isn't firm. It's not that it lacks tenderness. It's that the meat is just straight up soggy. I didn't think you could get fried fish to be that soggy, but it is! Just a few miles down the road, hole in the wall Pickwick Catfish Farm has the best catfish you'll ever eat. I suppose the people who eat at the Catfish Hotel don't know it exists. Middle Tennessee offers many alternatives, including the Nashville Hot Catfish at Big Shake's. Meanwhile, despite being such a fixture in local conversations, the Catfish Hotel is shockingly subpar. read more

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The catfish was ok, if you want to bond with family on a long drive! The service was ok, as well as the ambiance. read more

Everything from the drive up is awesome. The people, the food, the service, all absolutely loved it. Great family dinner or romantic spot for two. I will be back as much as possible. Thank you all for everything. read more

When you're in the deep US south it makes sense stop to eat catfish at a spot that specializes in this offering. This hotel is, by reputation, such a place. We stopped in with friends to try out their fried catfish specialties. All were quite good. Stopping to give it a try if you happen to be in the area. read more

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We have eaten there for 40 years. So many restaurants are inconsistent with their food quality. Not here. It's just as good today as it was 40 years ago. Assuming because it's family run. read more

The best of the best when it comes to whole fish. Cole slaw and hushpuppies AAA++++ Benn many times and it is consistently a superb experience and food is unmatched read more

First time coming here. Absolutely beautiful spot on the Tennessee River. The service was amazing! Attentive and very kind. The food was delicious and hot! Delicious catfish, hush puppies, and fried green tomatoes. Hagy's is a hidden gem. I would definitely come back. read more

What a fun place. My waitress Amy was top notch and witty. She helped this yankee maneuver through southern cooking. The fish tacos were crispy, tasty and just enough to fill you up. I grabbed a piece of Joe's Caramel Pie for later. Go to Shiloh NPS and then head to Hagy's . At the Catfish Hotel the catfish check in but never leave. read more

Hagy's Catfish Hotel - Fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Shiloh, Tennessee

My favorite here is the grilled Cajun fish. Nice location, beautiful views, staff is always kind.

Best fried catfish with all the amazing trimmings. We try to go there when we are in the area. Always friendly and great service.

THIS is a DESTINATION CATFISH restaurant! Plan to come here and eat. Best catfish I've ever had and I've caught and eaten more than my fair share! Beautiful view of the Tennessee river from inside! Wonderful drive and kind of hidden. Hit the Battlefield in the morning and this place for a late lunch! Service is absolutely 5 star. The ambiance is 5 star. The food is 7 star! Thick flaky, moist catfish. almost more than you can eat! Exceptional hushpuppies the way they should be made! Have it for lunch! Don't have breakfast and you won't need dinner. This is a feast of the whisker fish! read more

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Food is always excellent as well as the service. The catfish is awesome, but everything we have ever tried has been great. Don't miss the caramel pie - it is to die for! read more

Saw the billboard on our way to Shiloh National Battlefield. Decided to try and eat there and it did not disappoint. Excellent catfish, crab stuffed shrimp. Hush puppies were amazing. Service was fast and friendly. Overall, a great local place along the TN River with a great view of the river. read more

Food is always excellent, service is fast and friendly and a wonderful casual setting with a real working fireplace in the winter. It's a must visit anytime your in the mood and the baby back ribs are worth the drive read more

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Food was ok. I had fried shrimp. They looked like they came straight out of the box. My wife had the clam strips. Again, they were ok. Hush puppies were delicious! Loved the view and atmosphere. We drove 2 hours to give it a try. If it was closer, we would try it again. Wasn't worth the drive. read more

We loved this place! After visiting Shiloh National Park, my husband happened to notice on the map a long-time catch restaurant was nearby. We love our catfish in Mississippi, so we decided to give it a try. A rustic building decorated for the season on the Tennessee River, we were greeted by a friendly staff member and quickly seated at a comfy booth looking out at the river. We love onion rings and decides to try their onion ring appetizer and oh my!! First of all, the place of onion rings is enough for 4-6 people and they were delicious. While the menu has options of ribs, steak, chicken and other things - with a name like Catfish Hotel, you clearly have to get some catfish in your first visit. We both had catfish filets with baked potatoes and salads. Their house and strawberry salads are both great. The catfish filets are perfectly fried crispy, big and super flaky. Just delicious. We were so stuffed that we didn't try a dessert, but I'm sure they're delicious. If we lived closer - we'd be regulars here. read more

Hagy's Catfish Hotel - Fantastic atmosphere - Seafood Near Me - Shiloh, Tennessee

Wife and I drove two hours to have dinner at Hagy's. My wife had the catfish filet's and I had the whole catfish dinner with fries hush puppies and slaw. The food was perfect as usual and the service was excellent. We arrived at 4pm so they weren't busy yet. I've been coming here for over 50 years and the food is just as good today as it was years ago. We had a nice view of the Tennessee River while having dinner. read more

Yum yum. So delicious! We had the fried catfish filets, stuffed shrimp, salads and Cole slaws. Worth every penny and plenty of leftovers to take home. Friendly service and ambiance beside the Tennessee River. Don't forget to check out the beautiful view of the river. read more

Hagy's Catfish Hotel - Seafood Near Me - Shiloh, Tennessee

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The best catfish restaurant m hands down! They have great coleslaw, and they bring a bowl of French dressing so you can add as much or as little as you want. They also serve a strawberry salad that's delicious, too. We always get the catfish fillets, and they're huge! The hush puppies are great, and they offer onions and lemons for the fish, as well. The last time we ate there, the cost was around $48, which was reasonable for the amount of food that we got. I got French fries and Dad got a baked potato, and everything was exceptional, including the service. Dad gave the server an extra $10 tip because she made sure to keep everything ready for us to eat. She was always ready to refill our tea, and she brought us a to-go box when we needed it for our leftovers. Overall, this was an exceptional experience, and we will be going back soon. read more

After a moving Memorial program at the Shiloh Military Memorial Cemetery we found out way to Hagy's Catfish Hotel. It was nothing short of amazing. I enjoyed 4 small whole catfish with a salad and loaded baked potato. The waitress was very helpful and got our drinks right away and salads soon followed. My wife had a rack of baby back ribs that were good. Just not Texas good. Lol. Very cool setting and after our lunch we went out to the grass Alem and sat on a couple of large rocks and watched the boaters go by. It you are close to Shiloh it is a must stop for great food and atmosphere. read more

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Great place to eat. It was my first time here and it did not disappoint. The fish and hush puppies were good. Service is really quick. Bathrooms were clean and nice. Only downside is the BBQ ribs were dry. read more

This is my go-to restaurant for the best catfish around! I do miss the all-you-can-eat whole catfish that they served pre-Covid but understand that inflation being what it is makes that option near impossible these days! My all-time fave! read more

Way to expensive for Sysco Food service. I got better catfish at the Shell station on Wayne Road

The place was amazing!! Great fish, great corn fritters, great coleslaw and the service was 100%, this place is right on the water and has a great atmosphere. We will be back! read more

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We had dinner at Hagy's for my 65th birthday. This was not our first visit nor will it be our last. The food and atmosphere is absolutely delightful. I had the seafood combo platter with clam strips and fried frog legs with a blue cheese tossed salad. If you've never had frog legs you should try them. They're delicious and they taste kind of like chicken. The batter dipped onion rings and hush puppies were the best I've had. Special mention to the brewed sweet tea with free refills. Wife got fried catfish and steamed veggies with a side of their signature cole slaw. Their cole slaw is slightly sweet and very good and I'm not a big cole slaw fan as a rule. Son had a catfish sandwich with fries and my in-laws had catfish and a sweet potato. We had no room for desert and brought home leftovers to enjoy the next day. I don't think they allow you to leave hungry. This place is way out of the way nestled in the Shiloh battlefield down a long lonely access road next to the Tennessee river. It's living proof that, if you build it, they will come. Prices are reasonable too for a restaurant of this caliber. Service was also attentive, fast and friendly. Come give it a try when you're in south western Tennessee. They do get very busy sometimes so be prepared to wait. Suggestion: The clam strips were great but nothing beats hand shucked, whole belly fried clams. Maybe it's not a southern thing. I'm from Connecticut. Also, fried okra would make a nice addition. My wife loves okra! read more

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We found this place while traveling and was looking for somewhere to eat. It is in the middle of nowhere but the place seemed really popular and was packed. read more

Once Hagy's Catfish Hotel reopened since the Covid hokes, we were there August 6, 2022. I won't be going back. The whole catfish all you can eat is no more, you get 4 small fish, with lots of cornmeal. The cornmeal batter takes away from any morsel of fish you get. This place has gone downhill on the fish they use to serve. Still good service, nice view of the river, but the fish sucks. I hate it, was my favorite place, read more

Hagy's Catfish Hotel - Itty bitty whole catfish with three others with the fish removed from the bone. - Seafood Near Me - Shiloh, Tennessee

This place is absolutely amazing from the scenery, the courteous staff, the appetizers, the entree.....sheesh what a nice place to have lunch!!! read more

This is a great place to eat. I recommend getting there early so you don't have to wait for a table. We were lucky enough to get a table as soon as we got there. The service was friendly but it did take a while to get the food. Now this was due to the number of people there so it is very understandable. The food is very good! And we got plenty of it! The pie was amazing also. I highly recommend coming here! read more

Hagy's Catfish Hotel - Chicken tender meal - Seafood Near Me - Shiloh, Tennessee

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A Tennessee River institution since the 1930s, my family has been coming here since the 1960s, justifying the trip as an educational journey to the nearby Shiloh National Battlefield. But I know we came for catfish not cannons. The setting is great--right in the river. My parents always went for the all you can eat whole fried catfish plater. I can pass on the bones and prefer the fillet plate. Plenty of catfish with choice of potato and salad (I like their vinegar no mayo take on cole slaw--very good). Hagy's actually has all sorts of main dishes (beef, chicken, seafood) and I have heard their surf and turf combos are great. They have diversified a bit--the catfish tacos are really excellent. But I stick with the catfish: definitely some of the best in Tennessee. And you always get a basket of hush puppies: almost worth the drive by themselves. My group this week ordered different items for different palates but everyone devoured the hush puppies! read more

Went on a Saturday night for dinner. Had a wait to get a table but not too long. Waitress was a hoot and we enjoyed talking to her. Food was good. Only drawback was many of the tables had not been cleared from other diners. It's a nice restaurant on the bluff above the river. read more