This place is absolutely amazing! Everything from the professional courtesy of the staff, all the way down the food. My favorite is catfish fillet plate with a side of fried mushrooms and large sweet tea. They get me right every single time! read more

Best stop in Mississippi. Always fresh hot and oh so good. The staff are friendly and just want you to enjoy the food.

While we're friends w/the family, I've learned not to go into a FF-restaurant w/expectations too high (regardless of its location). Don't get me wrong: The food is good. I've just learned that the more you expect (regardless of the establishment) the bigger the letdown turns out to be. read more

We like Penn's for a quick plate of catfish. The atmosphere is a bit rustic, nothing fancy but casual and comfortable. The food is good, not great, and they give you a full plate. Drinks are self-serve, which is fine. They have good banana pudding, if you save room for it! read more

Good fish , all sides were gross . Barely lukewarm and no seasoning. Old food. Waste of time and money. read more

Penn's Fish House Restaurants - a plate of food - Seafood Near Me - Brandon, Mississippi

I have now lived in Florida for 13 years and have yet to find anywhere that can make catfish like they do in Mississippi (where I was born and raised). Everytime we go to Mississippi, I HAVE to eat here at least once! Depending on how long we are visiting, I will often eat here 2-3 times. They make the BEST fried catfish and the hushpuppies are to die for! Just thinking about the food now makes me want to hop in the car and drive for the next 13-14 hours!!! I always have to get the catfish because I can't get it to my expectations in Florida. But, the chicken-on-a-stick is so amazing also. The chicken is separated on the stick with yummy fried pickles. My mouth is watering yet again just thinking about it!! Not only is the food outstanding; the staff are all outstanding as well. You will definitely experience the true southern charm here. You will be so full from your meal, you will more than likely be too stuffed for dessert. I highly recommend getting a piece of their cheesecake to take home and have dessert later. read more

Recently catered a company event and food was flavorful and delightful, hot and fresh. They have a food truck and can set up outside your building. Fried pickles were such a great surprise plus all the staples. Check them out! read more

Lots of these places have closed but the food was great when I went. Lots of interesting options. Want something quick to curb your fried cravings, definitely not a bad option here. read more

At pens they try to sale you fish been sitting up there under heating lamp. I went in and got a catfish plate she was fixing the plate like I said fish that's been sitting up under heat lamp for I don't know how long. Then when I ask her was it catfish because it taste like Tilapia fish. She got an attitude with me. Some white girl up at the register she was ugly and had a even uglier attitude. That's why black people don't need to go to pens, harveys or Tony's Will be just fine. read more

Stopped here recently. Ordered 1 chicken in a stick and 2 pieces of catfish. The 2 pieces of catfish were pathetically small and the chicken on a stick was cold and rubbery like it had been under a sun lamp for 5 hours! Worst of all, they charged $11+ for this unacceptable "food". Penn's is not anywhere near the quality Nor price as it once was...and don't give me any "covid" excuses. You guys are a ripoff and a huge letdown to say the least. I will not return, better chicken and fish from the gas stations locally, honestly and half the price! read more

Not my favorite because I avoid fried and breaded food. Wish they had grilled or broiled seafood. Sides were marginal.

I am totally disgusted with the inaccurate information on both the company website and Yelp. We planned to eat before a basketball game that we drove 150 miles to attend. We checked and doubled checked that they were open only to find out when we arrived we could not dine in restaurant and they offered no outside seating or any way to eat. No integrity and no sense of trying to help out a hungry traveler. read more

How does a fish frying restaurant run out of fish on a Friday night. Plus serve cold French fries and Mac n cheese. I ordered a large shrimp plate and got food be shrimp. Not worth the money read more

I usually eat here at least once a month. The service is great and staff is friendly. They have a nice dining facility and meeting room for larger groups. The food is hot and always a good portion. Great job and will visit again. read more

The food was so good tonight. I had the liver dinner. They were cooked to perfection. My wife and daughter had the fish dinner and they said it was delicious. The service was great. 3 thumbs up. read more

just left Penn's in Brandon. Ordered large catfish plate and regular chicken plate. I noticed food under the lights About 15 minutes later the cooked dumped 3 or 4 pieces of chicken nuggets and 2 or 3 pieces of catfish to the food under the lights. The waitress started to collect my order and I asked if I was getting the food under the lights. She said that the Cook had put new food out. I asked how she could tell the difference between the old and new. She had no answer. I asked for my money back and left . read more

I always love getting my Penn's fix when I go home for a weekend. We just don't have a place like this in Memphis. The hush puppies are my favorite, like, anywhere. Sarah is the best and always takes care of us when we go! Check it out!! read more

This particular location is excellent.... Good food and service.... Everyone here is friendly and helpful... The food is delicious.... It is always served hot and fresh... The restaurant is always kept clean... I will be back in the future. read more

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good food. only place i know with a good chicken on a stick but i wouldn't even think about going through the drive thru... even with no cars in the line they still somehow always manage to take at least 30 mins every time. read more

This is the place in Brandon, MS to get catfish! When I want catfish, I always go to Penn's. Make sure you have plenty of time because they are usually busy, but the food is worth the wait. The staff knows me and my hubby love lemon on our fish. So, every time we go and order food. they always offer lemon in a cup for us, plus the usual hot sauce and tartar sauce. There was only one time the staff didn't offer tartar sauce, but the fish is so good you don't need it! When the fair comes to town, I always get a hankering for a chicken on a stick. No one does it better than Penn's. Bon Appetit! read more

Great food!!!!! Found this little gem while driving through and it did not disappoint. Crawfish po-boy was absolutely perfect. Very flavorful, fresh and filling. Sweet tea a little too sweet but perfect. Will stop by again real soon!!! read more

When I go in I always have to wait while the young girl (short hair with glasses) talks about her life to the other workers. Another day we try the drive through... still listening to her talk about her weekend while waiting in drive through, finally pull up to window and she said she didn't know I was at drive through. I've called and complained several times, but I believe she's the manager. Won't be back... read more

Solid meal. Stopped here because I know the Penn name and have tried other locations. Had fried shrimp- yum. Hubby had a poboy and rarely came up for air. The food is cooked fresh to order so you have to wait a bit. It is a great walk up and order/ pay kind of place. Floor was sticky and tables covered with crumbs, but the food is good so I can overlook. read more

Ate here while passing through on a road trip and was very impressed. Good simple food. The hush puppies have fresh green onions in them. i had the grilled catfish, it was firm, nicely seasoned, just right on the texture, not too wet, not too dry. but gah! the decor was worse than terrible, the tables kinda (really) sticky. read more

Horrible service. I called to make an order to go and the person picked up and then hung up. I called back thinking it was a mistake and who ever answered the phone picked it up and slammed it in the counter. When I hung up and tried to call back the lines stayed busy. Who does this? What kind of business acts this way. When I go inside it's no better. The people are cranky and barely speak. They are no help when you ask questions about the menu. The food is ok if you can get past the service but it's not worth the hassle to me. Don't go there unless you want your mood ruined or you are already in a bad mood. Also the inside is nasty and dingy and the bathroom is gross! read more

This is the 4th of 5th chance for the Brandon location of Penn's. They've become a disaster. By that, I mean, you can ALWAYS count on something wrong with your order. I'd already said I wasn't going back when they charged me for a LARGE half fish and half shrimp; but once I called they offered a comp meal. BUT, the day I decided to cash it in, they were so rude to me trying to make me feel bad that I act5ually cashed it in. And, I TIP huge. Tonight was the straw that broke the camel's back by calling in my order, and being told to drive thru to pick it up. Bad idea, as I called in my order around 6:45 p.m., drove through and FINALLY got the order around 8:20, was given the wrong order at the window then they took it back and gave me (a) order. I'd ordered a LARGE catfish dinner, and got 5 pieces of fish. (5). So, for 10.99, I get 4 pieces on a regular dinner, but for TWICE the price, I get ONE more piece? I tried calling again and no one answered the phone. So, the choice is made to turn off the money. No thanks. AND, the window girl was so rude saying "it was a stupid idea" for me to drive through after I was told to! read more

Love Penn's but not all locations let you substitute items. I hate their cole slaw, it's nasty, IMHO. My location in Brandon let's you substitute . read more

Stopped in on a road trip to Louisiana even though there were a couple bad reviews. It took a little long to get our food, but it was great! I'd recommend as long as you're not in a hurry. read more

Dear Penns customers! Most of the workers here at penns are young. Meaning, their in school, their getting off late and having to stay up late to study and get up early with a minimum amount of sleep and go to school and do the same thing all over again the next day. When "rude" customers come in, it makes them feel terrible.. it hurts their feelings. I know this because I work here.. I've had money thrown at me for our prices being too high, I've had someone yell and cuss at me through the window and at the counter in front of God and everybody. I've had to console a coworker from crying because someone made her embarrassed and cussed at her through the window. People up from cannot help the prices, we don't make the prices.. we can't help how long the food takes to cook, we're not able to snap our fingers and the food be done.. we can't help that you only get two sauces and you have to pay for extra.. yes, granted we do get orders wrong. 9 times out of 10 it's because we're SLAMMED with call ins, people coming in and just coming in, AND a 30 plus people group.. I just ask that you all have a little compassion. Have a heart. Be nice! God doesn't like UGLY! Thank you. read more

Stumbled upon Penn's on a trip to visit family. Pleasantly surprised. We ordered the grilled catfish which was freshly cooked and flavorful. Fried okra was fresh and turnip greens were slightly sweet and savory. Hush puppies were a little simple for my tastes but still a nice crunch with the greens. My hubby had the green beans and new potatoes, which were just as good. You order at the counter and pick your own table. There was a short wait but the sizzling fish was worth it. Plastic utensils and a Styrofoam cup for getting your own drink. All in all a yummy simple lunch for two road weary travelers. read more

the food is good, but not enough for the price. hope youre not starving. and if you ask for comeback sauce makesure you actually get it. pisses me off when you pay extra for the sauce and dont even get it. and when you check your order and notice that its not in there and wait at the window for them to come back. they ignore you, the last time im going to the one in downtown brandon, ms. its little things like this that irk the hell out of me. read more

Don't Waste Your Money and Please Don't Destroy Your taste buds. Nasty. It Ashame that that those Fish and Shrimp died to become that. I Don't give You a Star Yelp Did. read more

Penn's has good food, but this location's service sucks. I called in my order. Waited 15 minutes before I left the house and my food still wasn't ready when I got there. Asked what was taking so long and she said we are waiting on hushpuppies. No thank you for your patience from her or anything. It was like she could care less if I waited on my food or not. So when I get my food my hushpuppies are hot and fresh and my chicken and fries are cold of course. Every time I come here the wait is horrible even if I call my order in. I understand u r not fast food but u are cooking on commercial grade cooking appliances right? It shouldn't take so that long to get your food. Also, the lady in front of me order was wrong when she got it. She was going through her bags and had fried corn when she asked for boiled corn. How are u so slow and still get the order wrong??? Also the worker put the fried corn back on the warmer...she didn't know if the lady touched it or not. I'm gonna give this place a break. Get some new management while I'm gone please! read more

I got catfish here and it was very good. The pieces were kind of small, but the price was reasonable. Also good were hush puppies and fried okra. The cole slaw seemed off. They were very busy so the food took a little while, but I think it was worth it. My only complaint is how greasy the whole restaurant is. My feet literally stuck to the floor and the vinyl tablecloths were sticky, too. Not enough to put me off, though. I'll be back. read more