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    Southern Fried

    4.7 (156 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Fried Fish Filets
    Chantell L.

    I am just amazed at how absolutely delicious Southern Fried is, I have never tried their food before but after providing the fish for my sons party they have gained a new costumer!! We ordered 25 pieces of filet at I think a very reasonable price, our guest loved it so much we only have two pieces left!!! Extremely flavorful, beautiful crispy, and the owner provided a generous amount of toppings and other pairings for the fish. I HIGHLY recommend for your Catering's needs and just in general! Not only is the food amazing but the owner was extremely helpful and sweet, after we planned out my order I left feeling so so happy and excited to experience their cooking! I'm one happy mama!

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    Barnabas K.

    I used to go to Southern Fried when I lived closer, so I have not been there in a while. The food is as good as it ever was, and it has always been great! But I was shocked to see what they have done with their prices!! * $20 for 2 pieces of fish and 6 shrimp? * $21.75 for 2 fish, 4 shrimp, and 3 chicken tenders!! This was always a great place to take the family, but now it is a little too pricey.

    Sisters from another MISTER? MR. MUSTACHE that is! Lol
    Sandra R.

    Took my sister, nephew and nieces to Southern Fried. The fish, chicken strips and shrimp were just as god as last time. The coleslaw was off! Will I come back a third time? I think the reason is that it was a full house, two orders were for people picking up to go, and two groups and my group arrived at the same time. Southern Fried is a small restaurant, and I don't think that they have ironed out all the kinks. So will I return? You bet your sweet patootie! :o) Hope to see you there! Small business that are good deserve more of my business!

    Sam H.

    Wow. Wow wow. Don't miss this place. Everything is homemade and delicious. It's small and quaint but clean. The owners are sweet and accommodating. They don't make places like this anymore. Don't let the small exteriors discourage you. The food is awesome.

    The exterior.
    Lisa A.

    What a cute place! We collectively agreed that we felt like we'd been transported to a little cafe on the coast! The menu was small, but the food was seasoned and cooked just right and the prices were reasonable. Here's the lowdown on what we tried on this trip: Fried shrimp: plump shrimp with a seasoned cornmeal breading. Crunchy and yummy. Honey BBQ wings: great flavor! Coleslaw: finely chopped with a light dressing. I liked that it wasn't overly dressed. Seasoned green beans a.k.a. the side of the day. Simple, but flavorful. Can't wait to return! Check it out!

    Buddy plate: fish & shrimp with fries and green beans for sides
    Cindi W.

    Placed a to go order. Didn't take long to get a hot fresh plate. Not overly priced and the amount of food was great! I was full with left overs. Definitely a great spot for seafood!!

    Buffalo wings! Nice, crispy, and great sauce!
    David S.

    So I took my wife and 1 yr old son for lunch and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We understand that it might be a longer wait due to the food being cooked once ordered. We had an order of buffalo wings, the Dad's plate (fillets, jumbo shrimp, and tenders) and fries w/ beans as sides. So our son started getting fussy due to being hungry so this lady (I'm assuming the owner) brought him a tender so he could eat while we wait on our food. The place was a winner already! The wings were delicious! Nice and crispy...good amount of meat on the bone...and I loved the buffalo sauce. Right amount of tang and heat. Main course was also excellent. The homemade tartar sauce was creamy and tangy...the shrimp were excellent...and the fillets were the right amount of crisp on the outside while still being soft on the inside. Our son loved the tenders and ate 2 on his own. My wife said she lived the fillets. The fries were also very good...the right amount of seasoning on it. Only thing slightly lacking were the beans. I found them good ..my wife is more used to charro beans (lol) so she would've preferred them a little more spicy. I found them to be just right. Food was so good we ordered more plates to go for our dinner! Definitely going back.

    Sweet little spot
    Faat H.

    I recommend Southern Fried to anyone craving really authentic comfort food. Truly, great tasting food.The tenders are full of flavor, moist and perfectly crispy! The French fries are deliciously fried and seasoned to perfection. The fillet and shrimp were very well bartered and had that awesome crunch you crave in fried seafood. Even the tartar and cocktail sauce were very delicious, and I am not a fan of either normally but really liked theirs. I ordered the baby daddy basket and my wife ordered the tender basket. We just moved to the area recently and were both very impressed and found a new spot for comfort food! The staff is very friendly and helpful, and they brought our food out to our car which I really appreciated. Great tasting food and great people!

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    7 months ago

    One of my favorite places to eat. The fish and shrimp are always delicious and the portions are generous.

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    Simply good fresh food and friendly service. I frequently visit this establishment and will continue to do so.

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    Amazing food, great service. Very friendly. Will definitely come back again. Take your family and enjoy the good food.

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    Need to post a sign on the door stating your hours when you changed them. Not all people look at Facebook. Other wise food is alway good.

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    Service and food are always great. Dining room is decorated beautifully, although seating could be a little more comfortable.

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    Hidden gem! Must try! So fresh. We just te fly did a curbside order (first time trying it out), it was so good! And fresh! Try the tea too!

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    Este lugar es el mejor lugar para mariscos en el Valle. Los mariscos son frescos y las porciones…read moreson de buen tamaño por el precio. Tienen especiales en la hora de lonche y su consomé esta lleno de trozos de pescado y camarones. Eso si, cuidado con la salsita de habanero que esa sí que pica. El servicio siempre ha sido excelente y si tienes suerte hasta hay mariachi en los fines de semana. Así que si te gustan los mariscos, ven y disfruta de un cóctel de camarones o unos filetes de pescado. No te vas a arrepentir. Y no te olvides de probar su limonada con pepino! Posdata: El domingo pasado mis padres fueron a disfrutar de unos especiales de lonche. Mi mamá, como siempre, no se acabó los 3 filetes que vienen con la orden pues se llenó con el caldo. Pidió una cajita para llevárselos pero se le olvidó llevársela y la dejó sobre la mesa. En rumbo a casa se dieron cuenta y regresaron al restaurante. Mi papá se bajó a preguntar por la caja y la mesera le informó que la acababa de tirar a la basura. Entendemos que no pueden guardar comida por horas, pero ellos regresaron en cuanto se dieron cuenta en el camino a casa (tampoco vivimos lejos de allí). Solamente lo incluyó como una sugerencia que por favor esperen un poquito antes de botar a la basura un contenedor para llevar por si el cliente regresa por la comida que ya pagó. Gracias.

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