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    Shad's Catfish Hole

    4.2 (54 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    A smorgasbord of deliciousness
    Chandi M.

    What a great fish find in a small town, omg everything was prepared when ordered and super delicious. The place is clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful with the menu items. I reluctantly ordered the fried scallops which I've never had, usually it's grilled or pan seared but I'm so glad I did. They were super delicious and not over cooked at all. The endless fried catfish is amazingly delicious and we definitely ate our fill. There was a line out the door around dinner time but it's worth it. We will definitely be frequenting this spot.

    Terry S.

    Sides are served family style. The pinto beans are amazing. Bowl after bowl of hush puppies served warm with butter. Catfish fillets, all you can eat. I ate and ate and ate. Best catfish I may ever have eaten. It's off the beaten path, it fills up quick!!! It's worth the drive!!!!!!!

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    6 months ago

    Little hole in the wall place out in the boonies. . Absolutely perfect and delicious all you can eat! Service was wonderful as always

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    The Wharton family are a great bunch of people. The service is always good and the food is even better.

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    2 years ago

    Good food, lots of good food! We had the catfish and the shrimp. Both were good but the catfish wins easily.

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    3 years ago

    They have the BEST catfish dinners! Also have steaks, salmon, and shrimp to name a few.. The service is ALWAYS exceptional!

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    3 years ago

    Always good and fresh. We've been going for years and don't mind the 45 minute drive because it's worth it!

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    3 years ago

    The food was outstanding and the waitress was exceptional. I look forward to going back soon and I will invite friends.

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    I am so happy we stopped at Shad's for dinner. The food was great! A welcoming atmosphere with the nicest people!

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    The food was excellent, I really like the beans and hush puppies that are brought out prior to the meal.

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    Crab & Catfish

    4.3(38 reviews)
    73.1 mi
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    This location has been in BA for a while, and I regret I did not try it sooner! My parents and I…read morevisited here for lunch on a Monday. We were promptly greeted by a friendly worker. She explained the different menu boards to us, one is for seafood boils, one is for fried food and one was the lunch menu. We placed our orders, grabbed our drinks and sauces and took a seat at one of the large, loungey booths. The sauces are self serve with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, ketchup and malt vinegar. Our crab bites came out quick with a side of creamy (not spicy) remoulade sauce. We quickly dove in and were greeted with flavorful little nuggets of crabby goodness. Our shrimp and catfish platters came out next. The batter on both the shrimp and the catfish was incredible! It was cornmeal based, super crispy and well seasoned. You could see the flavor in the breading it was so good. The waffle fries were also exceptional. They weren't just there for backup, they were part of the delicious crispy flavor trio. The portion size was generous. I ate about half and took the other half with while my parents split a platter. The inside of the restaurant is very spacious and clean with a bright, modern feel to the space. It would be good for small or large groups. Again, I just wish I had tried this place sooner! I will be back ASAP to try some of the other menu items. The seafood boils look interesting, served with different flavored butters. I fully recommend this place for locals or if you're just stopping through the area and craving delicious seafood.

    I visited this place for the second time and decided to go for the fried fish and daiquiri. The…read morefood came out so fresh and hot that I could not eat as fast as I wanted to but no complaints there. Since it was my first time being able to get a daiquiri I took the chance and got a mango daiquiri. It had me spinning after a few sips but it was a perfect match with the food. The server was so polite and offered great alternatives if you wandered about mixing and matching menu items. My food ended up taking a while so they gave me an extra piece of fish and let's just say that I was certainly pleased with that gesture. I didn't eat it all In one setting, so I was able to take some home and actually have lunch the next day. The place was such a relaxed space and easy spot to consume your food. It wasn't too cold in there and it wasn't too noisy. I will surely return.

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