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    Southwind Fish

    3.5 (42 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Adam H.

    I am pretty happy to have finally made it into this place! It has been there for years and for some reason I just have never been. I have now been here twice and I was shocked to see how busy they were on my second visit on Saturday night. I now understand why... The catfish is AWESOME! It is really some of the best I have ever had! The breading is unique in how in encapsulates the fish and kind of like steam/pressure cooks it. It is perfectly spiced and crunchy like it should be. I have had a few side dishes and I really liked the Onion Rings, the fries are Thick Steak Cut, Cole Slaw was on point, and although pre-battered frozen the Fried Okra was solid. The corn looked awful but was actually really good. Reason for only 4 stars... The Hush Puppies sucked! Boo! Why? It could have been love! The Shrimp is also pre-battered frozen... Only fair in taste/quality. Stick with the Catfish for a solid 5 star visit so far in my opinion. They do have some other interesting stuff like Whiting and Big Bone Buffalo (whatever that is). I'll get back with you on that...

    Catfish nuggets with cole slaw and fried
    Tashana L.

    I absolutely love Southwind Fish!! I come here about 3 times a month and have yet to be disappointed. They have the BEST catfish I have EVER had. The catfish nuggets are well seasoned and perfectly fried. The hush puppies are delicious and so is the potato salad. The restaurant is small but always clean. The staff is friendly. I suggest calling ahead if you are ordering during the lunch hours because it can get a bit busy.

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    Rhonda R.

    First time ever coming in and it was great. The service was outstanding and the food was excellent. I will be back.

    Fish way too salty.

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    10 years ago

    The fish is fantastic. Warning--you may need a nap if you eat here for lunch. They give you plenty of food. Highly recommended.

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    3.6(367 reviews)
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    The fish and oyster was amazing. However the rice was a little undercooked for me and the spinach…read morewasn't creamy. My server was very nice and friendly

    How in the gash darn hell have I not written a review for The Half Shell Memphis?!?!?…read more I've been coming here since birth. Ok. Maybe not that long. Most definitely since I can remember. My parents had the blandest worst taste for food, so I was a depraved child as far as flavor was concerned. We ate at very blah places and my Mom was the pickiest person in the world, but.... She loved this fried shrimp! So we came here often. I grew up in Parkway Village so we were always nearby. Fast forward to my Yelp days. My first CM, Joelle had a part ownership of this place when I first started Yelping. We even had her going away party here when Yelp ruined the Memphis Elite Program with part time CM's for our city. She was part owner and we hung out there so it seemed inappropriate to write a review. Besides, I knew Danny pretty well too and that was also a conflict. Nowadays it's been bought by the folks that turned Forrest Hill Grill around. They have closed the location on Winchester (which I called years ago) and opened up in Germantown on Poplar. I have no idea who these people are so I guess it's time. I have not been to the new one, but I have seen the menu. I do not have any intentions of rushing to try it. Seems as if they butchered the whole dang menu. Anywho.... I still like this one. It's pretty run down, but the food is still good. It's still the original menu with all the treats. They have a freaking Monte Cristo sandwich folks! I know of less than five places left that still serve them. When is the last time you saw a twice baked potato? Here it is!! They still have a changing weekly, "daily special". They still have an intense regular bar business. Good luck getting a seat at the bar at any given time. Best of all they still have those damn tasty fried shrimp! Oh they are so good! The best ever man. The sauces they serve are great. I've been up and down the menu and it's almost always great. Oysters are some of the best charbroiled that there are anywhere in Shelby County. Long live OG Half Shell! Please never change! '25 - 44/111

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