Came on the recommendation from a friend (04/25/2026), I'd heard mixed reviews so I was curious about this place. I'll give them 4.75 stars, but they did fantastic so I'll round up for this place. First, we walk in the door and Zack walked past and complimented the boss on her snazzy shirt and a few other staff were friendly too so the vibe was nice to start off. We were then led to our table to discover Zack is our server for the night. Another compliment on the bosses glasses, okay she did look great - Thanks Zack! Drinks come out super fast and we get our food ordered. Zack was great helping with Alpha Gal and later following up with the kitchen staff that they had in fact not put butter on my fish - another win. I ordered the red fish special (I think) with a baked potato and the boss got the Harris Platter. Zack recommended blackened and was so right, delicious! I tried her fired catfish and that was delicious too, but would have dipped it in hot sauce, but the cocktail sauce was so yummy with a nice horseradish bite - delicious and maybe better than hot sauce (slander I know). That 0.25 off - well the hushpuppies were kinda gross and bland. This is the south so quality hushpuppies are a must. Ask for Zack, you will not be dissapointed. read more

My friend and I were in Paducah shopping and decided to have dinner at Stricklands. It was a beautiful afternoon so we sat outside. The waitress was very kind and helpful. We ordered drinks. I ordered a double Basil Hayden sour and my friend Tanqueray and tonic. We had shrimp, crab cakes, mahi and Ahi. All were delicious. Half way through the meal we ordered another drink. When the check came my 2 drinks were $56. $28 each. I understand that a double is 2ce the price as a single but in a place where 95% of the menu items are $20ish or less and the restaurant is NOT high end one would not expect to pay this much for a drink. If you are going to charge above average prices they should be disclosed. No prices are on the menu. read more

Wow wow wow. Came in on a Friday night. Tried the hot and spicy crawfish dip and it was okay. Then I had the best crab legs of my life. How good? I came back again the next day for lunch. When I came back Saturday we got the crab bites and they were very good. Had the crab legs for the second day in a row and they were still 10 out of 10. Can't wait to come back. For as popular as this place is I do think they could upgrade their tables a little. Our server on valentines afternoon was great and took care of our group of 11. Their house wines are Woodbridge which is actually under the Robert mondavi label. read more

Strickland’s Seafood Restaurant - Snow Crab Leg - Seafood Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

I wish it was close to my home but it's 4 hours away. I'm comfortable saying it would be my go to seafood place. Service was great we asked for for a appetizer not on the menu and they made it happen. The many choices offered on the menu made it difficult knowing you couldn't pick them all. I opted for a plater with catfish, Crab bites, shrimp, coconut shrimp, and fried crawfish tails. My wife went for a more healthy choice of baked cod stuffed with crab I stole a bite wow it was perfect. They have different specials daily. The next time I'm close I'll be back. read more

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We arrived at 11:35 on a Wednesday and were the only ones there. Luckily others trickled in as we ate. We were seated in the bar area which is a mix of funky nautical wall decor and hard minimalist furnishings. The service was ok, not super attentive though, especially given the light crowd. My wife had the fish tacos and said they were excellent, maybe the best she's had. The fish were perfectly crunchy and not greasy and came with a slaw with lime flavoring that added to the taste. Hush puppies were also tasty and not greasy. The Cajun rice was very dry though. I had a grilled blackened chicken breast, which was heavily seasoned, which I loved. Really great taste and the chicken was tender. Had Cajun red beans and rice. The beans had a deep flavor, but the rice was the same dry rice that was under the chicken snd that my wife had. Really good flavors here will put this on our return visit list next time we are in town. read more

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Great meal!!! Everything ordered from appetizers to entrees were spot on. Was VERY satisfied with the quality and quantity of food at a very reasonable price. The restaurant was nice and clean with a homey vibe. Service lacked just a bit but the waitress apologized the she had forgotten to put in our order after apps which was no problem. Saw other patrons come and go with fast service but sometimes things happen. Our entrees were well worth waiting for. Will definitely be back for repeat business. read more

I ordered a fried seafood platter and that is what I received. The fried food was greasy. The clam chowder was very good. My complaint is the bar room was cold. Everyone was wearing a sweater or hoodie. read more

Strickland’s Seafood Restaurant - Harris Platter - Seafood Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

When I head out for seafood, I'm immediately looking forward to crispy, tasty hush puppies. Unfortunately, Strickland's Seafood offers an average recipe (read: bland). No one at our table finished theirs. Now onto the highlights: friendly, efficient service, affordable and healthy menu options. I opted for the Grilled Shrimp (over a bed of brown rice) with a side of broccoli. It was good...not great, but solid. The biggest miss (IMO) was the taste of the hush puppies, but I've already covered that. You can tell from the decor (see photos) the ambiance is casual. read more

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The food was really good!! I had the catfish and I loved it!! The place was clean and the service was good too!!

In the middle of Paducah is this quiet place serving really good seafood. The server was attentive yet not overbearing. The deserts were crazy good. Had a good time. We'll be back. read more

We were greeted by a friendly server as soon as we walked in the door! The service was great and we received our meals quickly. The meals my husband and I had were some of our favorite ever! And such a great value! We enjoyed everything we got - I HIGHLY recommend the Shrimp Casserole! So good! And we took home two slices of their famous pie for later - AMAZING! read more

Always have had a great experience at Stricklands. Went there for bday with party of 9. Service was excellent. Baked seafood platter was well prepared. Loved the scallops. It is my go to place now for seafood. Take cash as they add on fees for credit cards. read more

After Whaler's Catch closed, I'm SO glad Strickland's took on the challenge. Food & service are good. Never disappointed. When friends come to town, they ALWAYS want to go to Strickland's. read more

Excellent food and service! Friendly staff. Order the shrimp casserole. You will not be disappointed. Excellent hushpuppies.

Food was amazing and service was outstanding. Our server Zach was very personable and took great care of us, keeping drinks full and table cleared.I couldn't have asked for a better time or nicer meal. I definitely recommend Strickland's Seafood to anyone looking for a great meal, good service and a clean fun atmosphere. Yes, they serve other things besides seafood to satisfy any appetite. Try it, you'll see why it was voted "Best of" fine dining! read more

Disappointed. Not even close to real Cajun flavor. I knew oyster in KY shouldn't be that great, but mine were little and not great looking. I was expecting a great cat fish... not at all dry, skinny and tasteless. Surprisingly. Steak was good. Waiter was very nice read more

Great food and awesome drinks. The mermaid is sooo good. Their servers keep your drinks refilled and they bring your food out just as soon as it is prepared. Great local small business. read more

Clam chowder had no clams to it and very bland. The shrimp Alfredo with blackened shrimp felt burnt and had minimal seasoning. The food felt very frozen and then simply reheated. The service was very okay and nothing great. The overall vibe of the restaurant is very okay. Not my favorite place and would not go back. read more

I love me some Strickland's! I am usually eating a late lunch alone, so I just eat at the bar so I can watch whatever sports is on TV, even if it is a cornhole tournament. I'm not a fan of their fried catfish (maybe it was just an off day). I loved the oysters, but wish they sold less than a dozen. There was no way I could eat that many and the price tag was surprising. Their hush puppies are always good and red rice could be a staple in my house if they would sell it by the gallon. Their signature cocktails are always yummy, just don't drink them too fast or arrange for the Uber early on! read more

Service was incredibly slow- we were one of four people in the restaurant and waited 49 minutes for food that was lukewarm. Food is greasy and flavorless. Do not expect quality. read more

We had our Christmas party there last night and I just gotta say, it was amazing! Great food, great customer service and the atmosphere was awesome! This was the first time I had been there and I will definitely be going back. read more

Just ok, probably won't be back. Service and food were lacking. I was so exited to try this when we were in town because I had heard great things. read more

I usually love this place and when in town always eat here. Today I only had time to get an order to go. Was in there almost 10 minutes before ever seeing anybody. Finally placed my order and got a beer while I waited and it wasn't very cold, the floor was sticky and the place just didn't feel very clean and then to top it off when I got home they shorted me on my order of hush puppies! Very disappointed today, Stricklands you can do better than this! Added... Didn't look at receipt closely till I got home (yes I know my fault) and saw a 10% gratuity added for a ToGo order! This was not some big order it was 3 bowls of soup, hush puppies and creole bites! Top it all off the soup was too salty and did not taste like the soup I have bragged about in past, maybe a new cook but damn I'm not happy with today's experience! read more

Wonderful food, great service. I lived in New England for over 20 years and did not have any clam chowder better then Strickland's.

First of all, the staff were absolutely amazing! So friendly and helpful. The food was equally as amazing. I highly recommend the rolled cod. It definitely lived up to the hype. read more

Strickland’s Seafood Restaurant - Rolled cod - Seafood Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

I got the baked tilapia over rice with red beans/rice and fried okra. I loved it !! Delicious. Service was good and they have diet Mountain Dew!! It was a Friday and busy around 6pm. We were seated in 10 minutes. Maddy was our waitress and and was excellent. It was my first time there and I want to return Oh! The bread pudding was really good !! read more

Strickland’s Seafood Restaurant - Bread pudding !!! - Seafood Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

I was in the mood for seafood while out of town on business so stopped at Strickland's. It had a decent number of reviews and 4 stars. I was very disappointed with my experience. After I arrived, I sat at the bar and it seemed that no one knew what a waitress should do. It was probably 5 minutes before I was greeted. I ordered and the food came out quickly but only warm. The shrimp were over cooked which made them so hard to peel. I was going to stick around for dessert because I love key lime pie but the waitress provided me with my bill before I could order it. (Even though I mentioned interest at the beginning of the meal). read more

Strickland’s Seafood Restaurant - Lots of shrimp, side baked potato - Seafood Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

What a wonderful experience. A gem in Paducah. A must visit. Great food, service and atmosphere. I will go again. Wow! read more

Strickland’s Seafood Restaurant - Coconut Shrimp, Clams with Fresh Cajan Rice & Beans. - Seafood Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

To me the food is excellent I love catfish this is the best in town. Much better than their competitors the competitors give more food but don't have the quantity as Strickland's seafood. The only thing I dislike about Strickland is that charge an extra 50 cents for an extra butter and 50 cents for an extra sour cream and they both come in very small containers. The services are great. Waiters and Waitresses are fantastic u never have to wait for service once u get a table read more

Attentive staff, very friendly, kept our drinks filled. My husband ordered the Harris platter. The coconut shrimp were excellent, the catfish was not soggy but not crispy but had a good flavor, hush puppies were dry. I had the crab cakes, tastes mostly like jiffy cornbread mix, 90% filler, 10% crab. The Remoulade was excellent and ranch seemed to be house made. Tartar sauce tasted like store bought. Would definitely go back but would not get the crab cakes. read more

Our waitress was really nice and friendly. We ordered two appetizers and only one came out as an appetizer-the oysters. The least amount of work was done for this dish and it was the best. Our other appetizers- the jalapeño potato skins came out with our food, and we had to ask-"where's the jalapeños??" Not on our skins apparently. We both ordered the surf and turf special. I asked how many shrimp come with it and was told 5. I got 3. We both ordered our steak blackened. Normally I like that seasoning blend, but this was like licking a salt block left for a deer in the woods. My red beans and rice were no more than a table spoon of rice my shrimp were placed ON with a side of pork and beans sprinkled with green onions. No. They were not served in the same dish. I have no idea why. They didn't even taste like red beans and rice. For a restaurant to have been trained in southern Cajun cooking, it lacked the flavor- except salt. My steak also had large areas of fat and gristle that I had to cut away, which left about half a steak. It was still pretty decent amount as they are large steaks. I just suggest not to order it blackened unless you like your tongue to burn from all the salt. There was also a mound of I'm not sure what, placed on the steak. It looked like a scoop of bacon grease. I scraped it off. I ended up taking my steak and putting it on the potato skin plate in hopes of decreasing the saltiness and whatever the stuff on top was. It was still a gooey mess when it came time to take plates. I did not bring these things up to the waitress. Why? Because we arrived at 8 pm. They close at 9 and all the mishaps, I feel like the work staff must've been ready to leave. Waitress asked if I needed more water after she brought the bill, and I said yes. I never did get that water. If I ever came back, I'd stick with oysters. They were delicious. read more

Strickland’s Seafood Restaurant - Oysters-half a dozen - Seafood Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

WHERE'S the COD?? The menu lied!!! The menu states the Cod is dusted in flour...ha! There's more crust than fish. Overall a very disappointing meal. The scallops were watery.... We ordered takeout based on menu descriptions. I'm not sure anything could have helped the cod. read more

Strickland’s Seafood Restaurant - Pacific Cod...but where? - Seafood Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

It was a beach themed restaurant. So one should not necessarily buy or eat seafood from a restaurant, in the center of the United States. It was not close to any sea water. The service was fine. I ordered the grill fish on salad. The fish was overcooked. The salad dressing was odd, it was a house vinaigrette. Second My friend ordered the seafood platter. Which came out all fried, we had expected it to be some fried and some boiled. The catfish was crispy and delicious. The crab croquettes were not good. The shrimp was overcooked and rubbery. read more

I was there at the beginning of lunch service. Was seated quickly and had plenty of attention from staff. The food was very good and came out quickly. I had Pacific Cod and fries. The tartar sauce was delicious. There's a reason they've been in business so long. Highly recommend! read more

A sea food restaurant that offers small servings in comparison to sea food restaurants in the gulf. Their food was seasoned well, The restaurant is clean with open areas for seating read more

I have found the sandwiches very good and the drink line is interesting and some enjoyable tropical drinks. I also recommend the crabcakes.

I ordered the stuffed cod with broccoli and a baked potato, all of the food was delicious but the cod is spectacular !! The server was very friendly, she has a nice smile. Very good service. Plus plenty of parking. read more

First time I have been here. Food and service is very good. A little pricey but worth it. Nice decor on the walls very clean place. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive to my table. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a good place. read more

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Great seafood & our food was brought to us in a timely fashion. I moved here 6 yrs ago! I never had Catfish before & I love it!

Great service, amazing food! Steak was fabulous! Seafood a bit overcooked... but overall experience was so sweet! This was our wedding dinner and we enjoyed the ambiance. read more