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    Soul Fish Cafe

    4.3 (579 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Catfish Plate, okra, fries (good fish)
    Michelle H.

    I've been thinking about catfish for a few days now and honestly, this delivered pretty good. I learned that there is no rhyme or reason to how soft or hard they fry the fish, so I recommend letting them know your preference ahead of time. My fish was fried super hard n crispy which I don't like, while my husband had a big nice and flaky piece, which he doesn't like, so we switched and were completely happy. The table next to ours said her fish was fried soft, so it was sent back to re-do. But maybe asking patrons ahead will save time, money n food. The fish was delicious and seasoned well. I had okra, which was battered, a lil thick for me but overall ok. The fries were cold and barely seasoned, so I didn't really like them. The hush puppies tasted good, a lil greasy but nice flavor. The sweet tea was delicious!

    Catfish, okra and cucumber salad, to go!

    The food was the best. Service was better than best. I'm staying in the area and wanted to eat close by. Their menu looked like what I wanted. I ordered catfish, okra and a cucumber salad. Amazing. And the wait was not long at all, and it's a Friday night.

    Alan N.

    Dam this food slaps so hard. One of the best meals we had in Memphis. The fish was top notch. The greens were on point and flavorful. It was so good that we ordered to go boxes! Service was great! Staff was super friendly and helpful. We left a big tip!

    Catfish, Broccoli, White beans and Fried Porkchop
    Mellinda L.

    I travel to Memphis from AZ every summer and the Soul Fish location on 862 S. Cooper Street, Memphis is my absolute go to for delicious catfish, trout, hushpuppies, and all the sides you could ever want. Everything is always so fresh and you get your food Hot. You will get the best service in town. We usually sit on the patio and get Monica as our server, who is the absolute sweetest person ever. I recommend starting off with the hushpuppies, you won't regret them. I usually order 3 then quickly get irritated once I eat the last one... because you're still reaching for more LOL.

    Catfish Plate with okra and Mac 'N Cheese
    Kara A.

    Food and service were so good. I also got the fired pickles that aren't in the picture

    Charon R.

    Great service, clean and bright, and a large menu selection. I had a large lunch earlier and we started with hushpuppies and fried pickles, so I chose the veggie plate. Black eyed peas, collard greens, and a sweet potato along with cornbread. The veggies were delicious but I just have to mention two things. The cornbread and hushpuppies. No. Not good. Two of my faves but neither had any flavor. Perhaps it is a regional thing, I'm from NC, but these just were bright yellow and lacking in so many ways. I would return for all the other reasons though.

    Blake R.

    Stopped by to grab a quick bite to eat before a volleyball tournament. Buffalo shrimp mild were really good! We should have ordered 2! Fried perfectly. Blackened chicken Caesar salad had some great flavor. They didn't skimp on that seasoning for the chicken! Blackened mahi sandwich (daily special) great flavor just needed some kind of spicy remoulade sauce to tie it all together. Bun was not able to hold up to the juicy piece of fish. Maybe french bread toasted would be better suited. Shrimp po boy disappeared before I could get a bite! So assuming it was good! Sweet tea was amazing! One of the best I have had.

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    Edward A.

    So I've had Soul Fish Café multiple times but always take out. This was my first in-restaurant experience. We were in a group of seven. The restaurant promptly seated us. And the weight staff was very pleasant. The food was delicious. The quantity was more than sufficient. And it was served fairly quickly. I will be back. I recommend you give it a try.

    White beans
    Richard S.

    This place is pretty darn good. And the food and service was fast! - Catfish: Good coating and clean tasting catfish. - Cajun cabbage: this dish was fantastic. A red wine vinegar, sausage and peppers...cooked down with the cabbage...darn good and wanted more. - White beans: not full flavored beans...but good and a nice side.

    Chicken Wings
    Cam C.

    This is always my stopping point when driving from OKC to Tampa. All about the wings, unsweet tea and cake here!!! So yummy!!! I'll see ya on my drive back home next week!!!

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    Desiree C.

    Food was good. I had the catfish plate (regular /3 piece) with Mac n cheese and green beans. The catfish was light and seasoned well,Mac n cheese reminded me of Cracker Barrel's Mac n cheese and the green beans i liked as well. Service was fast and staff seems nice. Atmosphere was open concept and mixed crowd of people from young to old, diverse crowd. I was able to take the plastic cup as well .I would come back.

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