The star of the show is, without a doubt, the catfish. It's always fried to a perfect golden crisp--thinly battered so it isn't heavy, but seasoned well enough that you don't even need tartar sauce. The fish is incredibly fresh and flaky every single time. What really sets Mike's apart from other seafood joints, though, is the salad bar. It is hands-down the freshest and most extensive one in the area. They have everything from crisp greens to delicious homemade pasta salads, broccoli salad, and real bacon bits. It's the perfect way to lighten up a heavy fried meal. The portions are massive, the staff treats you like an old friend, and the sweet tea is always cold. Whether you're a local or just passing through on I-55, do yourself a favor and stop in! read more

Little cafe that's been in business for a long time. Seat yourself. Service is superb. Nice salad bar, not a fan of the shredded lettuce but that's just a preference for me, plenty of options for toppings. Fried pickles were thin and crispy and really good and a huge portion. The catfish was ok. read more

Mike's Catfish Inn - Fried pickles - Seafood Near Me - Amite, Louisiana

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We were close to closing time when we arrived. We were welcomed in and the rest is history! The service was quick and on point, Betty was our server, she did not miss a thing! The salad bar was clean and full with lots of options. The salad bar alone would make me return! The side of fried okra was crispy and hot, perfect! The seafood platter was huge and delicious! We will be back! We were close to closing time when we arrived. We were welcomed in and the rest is history! The service was quick and on point, Betty was our server, she did not miss a thing! The salad bar was clean and full with lots of options. The salad bar alone would make me return! The side of fried okra was crispy and hot, perfect! The seafood platter was huge and delicious! We will be back! read more

Mike's Catfish Inn - Partial seafood platter. I started eating before I remembered to take a picture. - Seafood Near Me - Amite, Louisiana

One of the best oyster poboys I've had in a long time. The onion rings were awesome, too. Will be back.

I enjoyed my meal here. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon. They were extremely busy so there was a wait. Once we were seated, our waitress greeted us quickly. I ordered a Po' boy, it was really good. The bread was amazing. It's a nice restaurant, plenty of seating. read more

Mike's Catfish Inn - Cheeseburger po' boy - Seafood Near Me - Amite, Louisiana

I haven't been back in Louisiana since my years in Fort Polk, but our cross country trip landed us in Amite. I had a hankering for gumbo and catfish, both of which were very good. The wife and I shared an order of potato skins which was amazing and easily enough to feed 4-5 people lol It may not have been the best gumbo or catfish I've ever had but the pricing was fair, portions large, and our waitress was attentive and terrific. If we were in the area longer I would easily have returned and tried some other seafood dishes easily. read more

Mike's Catfish Inn - Appetizer of potato skins (top) Fried catfish Sandwich (bottom) wish I got the poboy portion and no fries being it was very good. - Seafood Near Me - Amite, Louisiana

EVERYBODY knows and LOVES MIKE'S!!!!! Unbelievably great, tasty food a plenty! Super cold and fresh fresh fresh salad bar! Everything here is great and there is a wide variety of choices. The staff is nothing but real people who are so genuine and hyper friendly! Everybody has sat at a table here! Why? Because Mikes is what dining is! read more

I've been here twice and was not impressed neither time. It is a local favorite, gets a lot of business on the weekends. My first visit I had fried catfish platter and it tasted so fishy I didn't finish it. Second time I got the "Large" fried shrimp platter for $21. They hardly peeled the shell off the shrimp which was disappointing. The shell covered over half of the shrimp so after peeling it off only the tip of my shrimp was fried/battered. And let's talk about how small the portion size of the "large" fried shrimp platter. I got 12 shrimp. Someone at my table got a small and they got 8 shrimp. Not worth $21 for a large. It did come with one trip to the salad bar. Service was very good. Be cautious of the price of your food because they hand write the receipts and manually type it into a register... a family member was almost charged over $80 over what their ticket price actually was. read more

Mike's Catfish Inn - "Large" fried shrimp platter - Seafood Near Me - Amite, Louisiana

Had a lot of fun eating dinner here the other night. Nice Salad Bar and Seafood Platter. We were in a Private Room for my Mom's 90th. My only recommendation is that the hush puppies were burnt and greasy. I liked my seafood platter, but please add less fries and maybe offer a bowl of gumbo too! read more

Mike's Catfish Inn - Large Seafood Platter! I wish the hush puppies were not burnt and oily. Offer less fries and offer a bowl of gumbo!! - Seafood Near Me - Amite, Louisiana

The food wasn't seasoned at all. The service and the ambiance of the place was nice but the food is just a hard no

Mike's is a place that's never disappointed us; we've always been pleased with the service until today. I came in when it was not crowded today, there were some empty tables and it looked like a lot of waitresses were on duty. After about 7-8 minutes of sitting at the table, I flagged down Keith and asked if he could get me a waitress, so I could order. I must say the fish plate and salad bar were very good as usual. However, after I received my food, no one came by to check back with me. No drink refill, no one asking if I needed anything. When I was ready to go, I waited a good 10 minutes for anyone to come by, and seeing a lot of waitresses checking on their own customers, I asked for the manager. I told her how I had been waiting 10 minutes to get someone's attention so that I could get to-go boxes and my check. I also said I had never had such poor service at Mike's. She said she was sorry several times and she and my waitress wished me a good day. To sum it up, it was a good day for the food; but much less than that for the service. read more

Local seafood and steak restaurant with a hometown feel. Service is always good and has an amazing ambiance. The best Salad Bar in the area.

We were pulling an all-nighter drive from Chicago to New Orleans, and ran across Mike's Catfish Inn around lunch time on our way. I had the seafood stuffed potato with the catfish. We also ordered the fried veggies and fried pickles as a group. Our meals also came with the salad bar. Everything on the salad bar looked super fresh with everything you need for leaf salad with all the fixings, and an assortment of salad dishes like pasta salad, potato salad, and broccoli salad among others. That broccoli salad was the stand out for me with lots of cranberries and sesame seeds, I definitely loaded up my plate. The seafood stuffed potato was really good with the seafood contained in a rich cream sauce. The catfish fillets were perfect, nice and crisp with great flavor. The fried veggies and pickles were ok, but I would probably pass on them if I get the good fortune to try Mike's again. The flavor, temperature, and portions were great, but I wasn't a fan of the cornmeal breading on them, due to the texture. The others in my company liked them though, so it may just be my personal preference. The staff were super nice and attentive. When they saw how much we were ordering they suggested we move to a larger table, and helped us move everything with no fuss. If we ever decide to undertake another overnight trek, then I know where we are stopping for lunch. Mikes! read more

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Fish is excellent. Po-boys are tasty. The whole menu is really good. Service was courteous and attentive. Prices are reasonable.

I've passed this restaurant so many times. I finally stopped Saturday. This place is a priceless gem. The parking lot was packed but upon entry I was greeted quickly and told to sit where you like. Within three minutes of sitting someone came over and asked me what I want to drink and took my order and told me that the salad bar was unlimited so I ordered the seafood combo fried catfish and oysters fried medium with sweet potato, hushpuppies and a sweet tea. The order came timely even though the restaurant was full and busy. The catfish was fried crispy the way I like and the oysters were divine. I will definitely go back to this place and visit and bring people with me. Sunday was my waitress and she was wonderful. read more

Mike's Catfish Inn - Seafood Platter (Fried Oysters, fried Catfish, sweet potato fries and Hushpuppies) unlimited All U Can Eat Salad Bar and sweet tea - Seafood Near Me - Amite, Louisiana

Great salad bar good atmosphere everyone was polite and place was clean. Little pricey

Great value, very good food, busy lunch crowd. Lots of parking in the lot. They have daily lunch specials. I had the 8oz ribeye, potato and salad bar for $10. The salad bar was quality with many different ingredients. Two TVs on opposite walls with espn, if you need sports at lunch. The portion sizes are big. I started with the salad bar. Loved the quality and variety. Down south, my go to food is Gumbo. Had a bowl of the seafood gumbo, which was very good. And then the ribeye steak special with fries. I definitely feel like I could have rolled out of the restaurant after eating all that food. Service was great. The only drawback for me is they are closed on Mondays. I guess everyone needs a day off. read more

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We drive an hour and a half to have lunch there on Sundays. The service is always friendly, and the food is superb. The baked sweet potatoes are incredible. The catfish is perfectly seasoned and crispy. The little salad bar is full of goodness and always fresh. (No brown lettuce here!) Definitely one of our favorite spots. read more

My husband and I live in Tickfaw, we saw the billboard and wanted to try it out for lunch . WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT...!! Fast and friendly service, great prices and the food was wonderful We both enjoyed the seafood platters More than enough food , was happy to bring some home for dinner Looking forward to going back again very soon Thanks a million read more

Mike's Catfish Inn - Absolutely delicious - Seafood Near Me - Amite, Louisiana

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I visited Mike's Catfish Inn with a large group of about 25 people after a funeral service. Our server was Ms. Yoga and she was awesome! I also learned that she was a family friend so it was nice to make that connection. I ordered the home made onion rings and the stuffed crab special. It was awesome! They are known for their steaks, which my boyfriend got and it was also awesome! The salad bar was filled with options of toppings and dressings to choose from. read more

This was a surprise. I don't live in Amite LA and I literally took a chance on this place. I wasn't disappointed in the slightest way. The food was Excellent and the wait staff are diligent, hard working, and attentive to the needs of every table. I arrived prior to the evening rush hour and I watched this place fill up during my meal. The locals obviously know about this place. I almost ordered the large Ribeye but opted to go with the large catfish plate since it is after all a catfish restaurant. The hush puppies were absolutely perfect. It's been an extremely long time since I've had any that good. The catfish was so taste that I never used any of the tarter sauce provided. For my potato option I went with the sweet potato fries which were moist and fresh. This is what we call 'slap your mama' kind of cooking. The salad bar is a help (you build it) yourself kind of affair. Even it was excellent. They had great choices at the salad bar. I'll try to include a couple of pictures. Roy - from Natchez MS read more

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The food is excellent. I usually get the fried shrimp and they give you a good size portion. I've also had the stuffed shrimp and the catfish and they were very good as well. The service is great. Every time I have eaten here, the waitresses are just friendly southern woman with a smile. It's not a large restaurant so when it's busy you can tell by the seating, but it's still comfortable. I can't wait to go back. read more

Great food and great service. I have been stopping for years and never disappointed! One of the few places you can still get whole fried catfish! Awesome !!! read more

Great Customer Service. Salad bar was awesome(limit to 1 trip). Sweet Tea was on point, not too sweet. Food was fresh read more

Mike's Catfish Inn - Hamburger Steak w/mushrooms and onions. - Seafood Near Me - Amite, Louisiana

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Mike's was not great but not bad either! The highlight for me was the server! She was helpful,patient and very cheerful! The food came out hot and fresh,but the flavor didn't stand out . The portions were good for price paid .we didn't have to wait to be seated and didn't have to wait long to receive our food! There was a good variety of offerings on the menu. The salad bar was very decent. We will definitely give them another try! So if you're in the area stop by for a bite ! read more

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The food is always consistent has been for years! The service is usually great. And the Atmosphere is awesome! Great place for lunch or dinner! read more

Salad bar is excellent and the service is great but today there was a hair in my plate of food. They replaced my order which was OK but I felt that they should not have charged for my meal. read more

The catfish poboy was great. Our server (I'm sorry I didn't catch her name) was friendly and helpful. I was up there for business but I plan to come back just to eat here. read more

Arriving to this place I was exhausted from a long day driving the truck. First meal of the day for me yes at dinner ( long story ). Little agitated but not upset my waitress was extremely nice and helpful. I ordered the shrimp and it came out in less then 15 minutes. She got a deserving tip For doing an outstanding job. I'll always stop here for food. Best fried shrimp I've ever had love this place!!!!! read more

Mike's Catfish Inn - Seafood Near Me - Amite, Louisiana

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Parking lot was full, but we got seated right away. Staff was very busy, but took the time to stop by all the time. The owner, Mike came by each table several times to check on things and chat. His wife made the rounds also. I have never had the pleasure of dining ANYWHERE that the owners and staff was this nice. Now the food, off the charts! Had the gumbo and Poboy special. Gumbo had just the right amount of spice and the poboy was loaded with shrimp. The wife had grilled catfish and broccoli and it was outstanding. If you're in the area and don't stop, shame on you! You missed one of the overall best places to eat I've ever found. read more

Great salad bar. Fried seafood is delicious and fresh. Burgers are huge. Friendly service.

This place looks packed out every time you go by, but trust me there's room for you. Outstanding fresh seafood and staff was excellent

Food was great service was fast and professional! The only problem was the onion rings were fine the dip had horseradish in it and it was over powering and we told the waitress, she said the supplier sent the wrong horseradish so instead of going down the street are getting some from another distributor they used the wrong ingredient. Come on makes me wonder what else the owner is to cheap to do correctly... I appreciate the server being honest! Also the bathroom and front end was spotless will I come back not sure... But the food we ate was good. Shrimp poboy was awesome just needed more shrimp... Respectfully B. Boquet read more

The only thing I REALLY ENJOYED WAS THE WAITRESS(Ms. Carla) she was GREAT. The Food was Average nothing to Brag about. It was a nice Drive spending time with the Hubby. We had the Seafood nothing to Brag about. read more

Mike's is great.we eat there every Sunday after church. I always get the same Fried Shrimp salad. O love their salad bar. My husband gets the fried shrimp dinner. The personnel are great. Can't beat great food, great people and home feel. Love it. read more

There aren't many times that I give 5 stars, but this place is top notch! There was a great variety, everything was delicious especially the hush puppies!! The owners came around and talked and took orders snd filled out drinks. You don't find customer service like this anywhere! The waitress was so sweet. We just came off the interstate and was stopping for lunch. I feel like if I lived near here, we would be close friends with the owners of this establishment . read more

We were very encouraged by the massive amount of vehicles in the parking lot. We were grateful not to have to wait for a table. We seated ourselves and were greeted by a waitress promptly. I ordered the stuffed crabs and paid an extra $2 for onion rings in place of fries. A trip to the salad bar was included. The salad bar was really good. The stuffed crabs lacked crab. It was mostly stuffing. The onion rings were rather bland but I loved the crispness. The hush puppies were just sad. A little too greasy and very bland. My husband ordered the catfish and fries. He felt it was all too bland. read more

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Family atmosphere and good seafood in Amite La. right off the interstate about a half a mile

Well, I just tried to call to see if they were serving fried Oysters. The phone just rang and rang and rang and no one ever answered. Then I was disconnected. So, I tried two more times, only to have the same thing happen to me. I tried a fourth and fifth time, only to get a busy signal. So, I guess they took the phone off the hook. It was about 5:30 pm. So, I will not waste my gas to travel there, if they can not take the time to answer my call, only to hang up on me. I will just eat somewhere else. read more

Mike's is a well known family restaurant in Amite. The owner and his family do an outstanding job running this restaurant that we have come to know and love! There's not one time that I come here that I'm disappointed! Mike's is and always has been consistent for years on end. The seafood here is wonderful! It's great comfort food and the locals rave about Mike's quality all the time. Amite is the seat of parish (county) government, so during the week employees from various offices around town can be found here. On weekends, families, friends, church groups, etc. can be found dining at Mike's! My most recent visit was tonight! We wanted a good salad and good fish. The salad bar is simple but AMAZING!!!! The vegetables are fresh, NEVER FROZEN! There was an All-Star team in the large group room; at least 30 people. The owner (who's been there every single time I've gone since I was at least 15 years old) and his wife gave the group Mike's shirts (as a thank you I guess). This is just a testament to the level of service you can expect each and every time you walk through the doors of this "seat yourself" establishment! read more

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