Good home country fried fish! We learned this is the original location. Everyone is so friendly as soon as you walk in. We even got to meet Uncle Larry when he came out the kitchen! I got the 2 piece fried catfish. 1 original and 1 Cajun style. I think the original is all you need, the Cajun had a little too much seasoning. My sides were fried okra and greens + wheat bread. Everything was delicious and fresh. Wish we had one where I lived read more

Uncle Larry's - 2 pcs Catfish (one regular, one Cajun- delicious) - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Absolutely the best fried catfish in town! And the service is always served up with a smile I had the catfish plate with white beans and also greens. It came with a big portion of fish. My partner had the perch sandwich. It was all delicious. It's a small place that absolutely packs a punch! read more

Uncle Larry's - Exterior - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Amazing food made fresh to order. Immaculate service with smiles that made you feel at home. Very chill and relaxed environment where everyone feels like family! Aunty IS AMAZING BTW!!! read more

Uncle Larry's - Pork Chop Plate & Whiting - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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My hubby and I decided to take a day trip to Chattanooga and Uncle Larry's was first on our list!! The owner and staff are some of the nicest, kindest people you will ever meet!! And the food!! Amazing! I'm the SIPP so I know good fried fish!! They will not disappoint! We tried the greens, fried green tomatoes, and white beans! All were super good! Please come And pay them visit!! You will not be disappointed! read more

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Best fried fish I've ever had. This place was highly recommended in Yelp & I now know why. I don't eat a lot of fried food, but I'd go here again in a heartbeat! Service was also very professional & good! read more

Great southern style fish. They have grilled or fried options. Sandwiches or Plates. Best turnip Greens I've ever had! Fried catfish with their hot sauce was super delicious. read more

Uncle Larry's - Catfish, One piece plate with two sides; Fried Okra & Turnip Greens. "Soo Good" - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Excellent fried catfish! I had the lemon/pepper style with sides of white beans and onion rings. Not a fancy place but good vibes and friendly staff. Home run! read more

Really great fish and friendly people. All fish can be ordered steamed and Cajun style. Fast. Cheap. Yummy!

This was so so good! The food was amazing and crazy fresh and the service was wonderful. Everyone was so kind and made sure we were well taken care of. The greens and hush puppies were actually great and flavorful and the fish was hot and fresh. I highly recommend. Also great value, very dec portions. read more

Uncle Larry's - Chicken tendies, fries onionion rings - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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This is The Burger Man, with Best Burger in America Association, and I was invited to score their Fish Sandwich. I got the Perch Fish Sandwich with Cole Slaw and Tartar Sauce on White Bread. The fish was fried and seasoned to perfection. The Cole Slaw was good, but it made the bread soggy. I score Fish Sandwiches as a "Keeper" or "Throw it Back." It was a Keeper. Customer service was amazing. They are not Handi-Cap friendly with a person in a wheelchair. If you love a good fish sandwich, I recommend Uncle Larry's. read more

10/10 experience. A warm family restaurant with freshly fried food to order. Ate every bite! read more

Uncle Larry's - Shrimp Plate - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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So I recently got a order of food from here. My sister was visiting coming this way from Nashville to so this place is on the way. For the longest my sister said that I should be doing videos about my foodie adventures because I've been doing this for awhile. I started on TripAdvisor and Google platforms also. I saw this place on line a video of the back story of how they got started and I definitely needed to try this delicious looking food! I got myself a 3 piece Perch plate for me and mom. I got my sister s 3 piece whiting fish plate and I got a 10 PC whiting fish only plate. The fish is fried to a crisp and crunchy with hot sauce and tartar sauce on the side. The sauce is boss. One thing about whiting bones will be there more than Perch no bones but whiting is different. The Perch is delicious and crispy how the original Bankhead Seafood used to be. I can't speak on the renovation building because I have not visited. The whiting fish is delicious also and the pieces are big not small at all. I took a picture of my Perch fish plate I put the whiting fish plate in the fridge at the time. I ate from here on 9/11/2025. If you are ever in the area pull up and support them! Man if they had a location down here in the area it would be game over for some places ha lol. read more

Uncle Larry's - Perch 3 piece fish plate! - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Wonderful catfish and friendly atmosphere. Our family visited here on a Thursday afternoon for a late lunch and we were greeted warmly by the staff and fed well. The food was delicious. We highly recommend! read more

The fried catfish Cajun style was amazing! The staff were very friendly and patient. If I am ever in the area again I will without a doubt be stopping by again! read more

Great food and super friendly service. We tried the cajun style perch and lemon pepper catfish, with a side of coleslaw, hush puppies, Mac and cheese and beans. My dad who lovesss catfish said it was the best he's ever had, which is saying a lot! read more

Uncle Larry's - Cajun perch, Mac and cheese, hush puppies and Cole slaw - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Visited the South for the first time and heard great things about this catfish restaurant! I got the fried catfish and my friend got the fried tilapia. The catfish was so soft and buttery!! It is definitely a softer fish than the tilapia. The breading is a little too salty for me but I think that's also a personal preference. I got my fried catfish with a side of fried okra and turnip greens. Fried okra was delicious but the greens were also a little bit salty for my taste. I'd get the baked beans next time. The restaurant has more of a hole-in-the-wall vibes and is causally run. Service was fast and staff were attentive and helpful. read more

Uncle Larry's - Fried Catfish Plate - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Oh my lord this fish will make you drop dead and smack ya mama. Best restaurant in Chattanooga service is incredible the vibe is immaculate. A MUST TRY. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed my first time visit to Uncle Larry's Fish!!! Food is cooked to order so don't go in being hasty! Signs posted set the proper expectation for all orders. This isn't a huge place but you can dine in comfortably. I placed a to go order to take back to my room. I ordered the 2 piece small whitening plate (Cajun). The plate came with two sides, which I went with white beans and fried okra. I opted for hush puppies instead of white bread. I didn't request fried hard on the fish nor the fried okra, like I normally do. It was a test & they passed!! Everything was so delicious, perfectly fried and well seasoned!! The customer service was personable and the inside of the restaurant has a very inviting vibe.....Felt like the inside of a loving home. I will definitely be back here whenever I'm in Chatt! My only regret was not ordering more food! read more

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I simply cannot recommend Uncle Larry's more to anyone, by far the best catfish I've ever had. Such a family run small place shelling out some of the best seafood east of the Mississippi. The catfish filets were breaded and Cajun seasoned, the best! I also loved the white bread it came with, simply was a little different than normal white bread unless I'm brainwashed by how good the catfish was. I ended up making a sandwich with the bread and adding a slaw. My wife for a simple meal of chicken tenders, I had her baked beans and she had potato salad which she enjoyed. Service was fast and friendly, couldn't have been any nicer. I hope to be in Chattanooga again one day to have some more of Larry's catfish. read more

Uncle Larry's - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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I couldn't be more happy that we stumbled upon this place. I spent the rest of my trip trying to get back here. The catfish is something I dream about. I liked the lemon pepper the best, and it was still a little spicy. The okra divine. The mac and cheese was like my momma makes. The person working that night was kind, helpful, and funny. read more

Uncle Larry's - Catfish, Mac and cheese. - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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The fried catfish and hushpuppies are amazing. Fish is crispy and tasty. Don't forget the "Smack-em" sauce!

Arrived early so I was the 2nd person. Food was delicious and perfect for my journey back to Georgia. Uncle Larry greeted me and brought me more tea. Always kind and a gentleman. Such a God-fearing man. read more

Uncle Larry's - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Dang good fish and sides, we split a whiting and catfish plate, and got fried okra, turnip greens, pasta salad, and cucumber salad as sides. Loved their sign about success, and the staff is friendly and attentive. read more

Best fish and sides. Always fresh. Worth the wait. Service was excellent. Really nice and casual experience.

Real good. The seasoning was just right and fish not over fried. Some places don't know when to stop cooking w seafood but they know what they're doing. Mgmt is family run and considerate to food allergies as well read more

Very friendly service. Spicy and regular tartar sauce. Hip working class food. Possibly the best fish and chips. Onion rings are so so. All other sides are excellent. read more

Uncle Larry's - Catfish plate! One spicy. - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

What the heck! I can't believe I haven't written a review already for this restaurant. I am here almost weekly for thar great fish! I don't usually order fried fish, but Larry's is lightly breaded is delicious! With several fish selections. I like ordering one of each! lol It's not fine dinning,.....but fun, fast, friendly and delicious dinning. read more

Uncle Larry's - Great fish, fried or steamed! So glad they arrr close. I shall be a regular! - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

This place is insane yall. It's so good. Come here today. My family is from out of town and we like good food. This place delivers the seasoned catfish. The beans. The okra. What the hell they season those beans with?? I need the recipe! We can't stop eating. It's so good read more

Uncle Larry's - My dinner. Consumed. Yall this place is INSANELY GOOD. - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Best fried fish I've had in years. My buddy from New York said it was the best he's had in his life. Smack em sauce a must. Give them all your money, then do it again read more

Everything we ate was great! Everyone that works there was friendly and a pleasure to talk with. I would highly recommend you check them out. read more

Wow! Great food and service. I'm not even a fish guy, but the catfish is great and their smash sauce is good too. My wife saw all the great reviews and she picked a gem. All the great reviews are spot on. The food really is very good. True Southern cooking at its best. We also got a pork chop sandwich, which was very good also, nice and tender. You can't get food like this in California! read more

Uncle Larry's - Catfish dinner w/hush puppies, Mac n cheese and beans. - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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AMAZING FOOD!!!! we got the tilapia and perch, and fried green tomatoes and OH MY GOOOOOOD LAWD, SOOOOO AMAAAAAZING!! Customer service was so good. I have 2 crazy toddlers and they were so kind and understanding- so family friendly! read more

Great fish. Was in town for a family reunion. Word to the wise. It's gonna be a wait butt well worth it.

The food was outstanding and very friendly and attentive service. Laid back atmosphere. I live in Georgia, but will definitely be back.

The best catfish we ever ate! Wish we lived in Chattanooga just so we could have it more!

I got Smacked by the Catfish at Uncle Larry's and it was so good!! The staff were so friendly and accommodating. They explained everything on the menu. I got Catfish nuggets, fried okra and the white beans. Everything was delicious and the catfish was seasoned and fried perfectly. The next time I come to Chattanooga I will be back to Uncle Larry's. read more

Uncle Larry's - Catfish Plate with fried okra and white beans. - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Very friendly family that care about their business and customers. We do take out and dine in regularly and never disappointed. Their catfish is some of the best we've ever had and the turnip greens are always great. Excellent place for home cooking and family vibe. read more

Today we continued trying new restaurants for our 30th anniversary week. Our trek today took us to Uncle Larry's on East Brainerd. Been wanting to try this one for a while and now I'm wishing we had visited sooner. We got the variety platter so we could try all of the fish. Everything from the fish to the sides were awesome. We got Black Forest and coconut cake to go. They were delicious. The service was top notch. This will not be our last visit. read more

The food was great not greasy and the service was very good. The ambiance is very welcoming.

Catfish catfish catfish!!!!! White beans are the best side. Family environment, great service. Dine in service ends 30 minutes before closing time. So the last 30 minutes of business is take out only. This place stays busy everyday of the week. Make sure you get yourself the catfish and white beans. You won't be disappointed. So happy this location has opened up. Tons of parking available and over flow parking in next lot over. I look forward to my next visit read more