My husband has been going here since he was a kid and has been telling me he wanted me to try this place for years. We finally went for lunch a few weeks ago, and I was not disappointed. For starters, their portions are huge, so come hungry and be prepared to have left overs. They give you free hush puppies as an appetizer, and they are fantastic! We both got our own entrees, as I was looking forward to having left overs to go home with. I got chicken tenders with macaroni and fried ocra. We ordered some onion rings to share, and my husband got a fried fish platter that had catfish and other fish. Everything was hot and delicious. I am a "sides" person and their sides are amazing. I could just order a whole bunch of sides and be happy. The chicken tenders were enough for probably 3 people, so I had plenty to take home. We also got dessert, and it was hard to pick because all their options sounded delicious. We decided on apple pie and ice cream which I would highly recommend. I can't wait to come back here in the future! read more

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We love the food here so much. The service is always warm and welcoming, and they treat veterans and military families with extra love which we really appreciate. The ambience makes you feel like you're at your super sweet grandma's house that is filled with delicious treats and aroma of spices. read more

Just not as great as the raves we hear. Parking lot is always full. Didn't have fried but catfish still seemed greasy. Hadn't been here in a long time (out-of-state visitors) but recalled a previous meal which disappointed us. Fun atmosphere. Very casual. read more

The place was clean staff was friendly but the food was absolutely bland. We will not visit again unfortunately. We plan to try the BBQ spot. read more

Wow!! Ordered to go for the whole family. Great staff and service! Best "Katfish" I've ever had. read more

The food was great. I recommend this this is why I'm giving Vernon's country catfish five stars it is just beautiful food and I love it. The service is absolutely great. The Raiders are always nice and everything this is why I'm giving Vernors country read more

Vernon's Kuntry Katfish - The catfish in the hush puppies - Seafood Near Me - Conroe, Texas

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Amazing atmosphere, friendly service, and the food was excellent. The desserts were phenomenal...three words...homemade whipped cream!

We finally got to try this place out after always driving by and seeing the parking lot full of cars just about any time of day and have to say we were glad we did. Nice little family style restaurant, friendly staff. The chicken fried chicken was delicious! I would go back just for that. We all finished our meal with no leftovers, so pretty sure we will be back here again. read more

Stopped in there today for lunch with our family that was visiting from South Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan. It's been a while since I've been here. I noticed that they remodeled the remodeling job looks really good. There was a total of 13 of us. The waitress did an outstanding job taking care of us splitting the ticket as we requested two thumbs up. Also, the food was delicious. We all tried a little bit of everything so everybody could enjoy what they liked. One of the relatives traveling it was the 79th birthday today and they say him happy birthday and brought him out banana pudding . We would definitely go back . read more

Do you like good southern food made with love? This is the place for you. We will be back!

We went to dinner a little early. Food was good but did not have a lot of flavor. Might because the time of day and mostly older crowd. Catfish was good with tartar sauce and we had the hush puppies too. Overall pretty good read more

Vernon's Kuntry Katfish - Entryway - Seafood Near Me - Conroe, Texas

The catfish was very fishy tasting. But the hush puppies were wonderful. The atmosphere is very family-friendly and so is the wait staff.

Every time I go to eat Catfish this is the spot ! Gotta love the brown gravy and rice, corn and jalapeño hush puppies and relish is sooo good! Gotta try but warning sometimes a bit of a wait to get a table! read more

Enjoyed our meal a great deal. We have dined here for years but have refrained from eating here for no other reason than location. I had chicken fried steak, I was surprised at well it tasted and was cooked. My wife had the fried chicken breast and really enjoyed it saying she would have it again soon. Service as always provided by young ladies who work hard to keep your drinks filled with a smile. Casual atmosphere, family owned and great food! read more

Locals love Vernon's, but as someone new to town I have a little different take -- it's just ok. I've visited 3-4 times now, so this review is a combination of what I've experienced. 1. You can tell the menu is focused on fried entrees as soon as you walk in the door because of the smell. It can be unpleasant. 2. Vernon's catfish is hit-n-miss -- sometimes it is fantastic, sometimes it is over-cooked & dry. When it's at its best Vernon's catfish is really really good, but seems purely like luck of the draw. 3. I've tried many of their sides & they have all been super salty. Feels like salt is the only spice they know about. 4. Service has been great on each of my visits. I mean, it's decent "home cooking" & I'll go back I'm sure, but IMO Vernon's food really is just mid based on my experiences. read more

Service is good Food is good pickles Tomatoes sold by the jar! I just moved to this area! I will be ordering often! read more

Food was great! The service was even better! The portions were huge and the staff was friendliest people we met during our time in Conroe!

I was craving fried catfish after going to the lake and didn't know of any good local places- but now I do! Vernon's Kuntry Katfish is a delicious and friendly place to stop and get good southern cooking. We shared the large fried catfish plate, which comes with delicious hushpuppies and two sides. Total, we spent less than $30. It was amazing. Will say- it's very busy so expect a 10-15 minute wait during the dinner rush. read more

Well so far, so good. Complimentary hush puppies and pickled tomatoes, quick service, friendly server, Amy, and the ranch dressing is really good. Hubby thinks should be a 5 star review because of the pepper shaker. He has very low expectations apparently. Hubby ordered the chicken fried steak, and I ordered the blackened catfish. Food at tables around us look really good, the hamburger steak with brown gravy and onions next to us made me second guess my order, but how can I pass on catfish when the name of the place features Katfish. This place did not disappoint at all. we will be back for sure. I'm big on basing my return chances on the clientele i see eating at the establishment. This place was full of locals, who btw, dont seem to be big on using Yelp??? anyway, lots of locals, delicious looking food, great friendly Texas service... what else can you ask for? read more

Good catfish, hand cut fries, good hush puppies, great service, and pickled green tomatoes. What more could you ask for? The plate lunches looked good, but with this quality of catfish, I've never tried it. read more

Can't go wrong w/Vernon's!!! Great food, great service and great family atmosphere. They have managed to maintain their standing years after Vernon's passing ... the best Hush Puppies anywhere , the best catfish and the best fried green tomato relish!!!! We've been going since the early 1960's and will continue to go as long as we're around.... read more

I love there Chicken Fried Steak mmm! I'm not a seafood eater lol but I'll be here to get my huge Chicken Fried Steak with mashed potatoes any day of the week. Staff is very friendly and if you go at lunchtime get the cornbread as it's delicious . Sorry I cannot tell you about any desserts as I have to always take half home to eat later. read more

Vernon is exactly as the name implies. It's a typical country cafe. The catfish is very good, crispy without being overcooked. The sides were just ok. Nothing spectacular but not bad. Servers were very friendly. Very casual atmosphere so a good place to grab a bite after a day at the lake. read more

I've tried this place a few times and have never been served a truly delicious meal. Everything I've tried has been pretty mediocre.... Last item tried was the shrimp creole. It tasted like canned tomato sauce and lacked any true flavor or seasoning. The sauce was thin and pretty watery. I managed to eat 3-4 bites before I gave up. There's so much hype about this place, but I've yet to find a good satisfying meal after the numerous times I've tried. The service is good, everyone is very friendly. The sweet tea is delicious and the green beans had a nice peppery kick to them. However, the okra was not crispy and was warm to the touch as though it had been sitting. My boyfriend likes the hamburger steak and I've been told the fried fish is very good, so I will likely make another attempt in the future... read more

Vernon's Kuntry Katfish - Shrimp creole - Seafood Near Me - Conroe, Texas

The tomato relish was delish and the hush puppies. As for the catfish it wasn't anything special but was still tasty . The tatortots were really good ! Service was great and the atmosphere was fun , super busy ! read more

After a recent flooding of the establishment, the prices went way too high for eating "bottom mud dwellers." Even though the food is brought in hot and delicious, it's my opinion that it's too expensive to eat here, especially in today's economy. I had my last meal there last night and o only ordered the chicken baked potato because it was under $10. read more

We ate there tonight. Cat fish was overcooked and tasteless. Ordered green beans with my meal and they tasted like Del Monte canned green beans. My wife ordered the hamburger steak that was over well done. Had the consistency of shoe leather. Very dissappointed in the decline of food quality of late. read more

If you want true southern food, Vernon's is the answer. Hush puppies and picked green tomatoes as you sit down, nothing better. Amazing okra, blackened scallops, shrimp and catfish are legit. Small town crowd, local service. Great. read more

Some of the food is a little hit or miss but the catfish is really good and this is, after all, a catfish joint. The free huspuppies they give you are pretty great as well. Maybe skip the shrimp creole. I am grateful they were able to handle my large group really well. read more

Good southern comfort food done right. Plenty of parking. Clean dining rooms. Lots of room for special events. They were flooded by Harvey, but are so well-liked by the community that people came from all over to help them rebuild. They re-opened soon after and are doing better than ever. read more

We recommend the catfish, coleslaw and green beans. Our son ordered the large chicken fried steak. Portions are big so keep that in mind when ordering. The ambiance was the feel of a southern old town kitchen. The service was great as well. My pictures are different than most but as you can see we liked it. read more

Vernon's Kuntry Katfish - Large chicken fried steak, mash potatoes with white gravy and green beans - Seafood Near Me - Conroe, Texas

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My wife and I had lunch there Saturday and loved it! Great food, atmosphere and service!! We stop by every time we're in the area. Best catfish in Conroe!! read more

What can I say about Vernon's other than they have some of the best catfish you will ever eat. They are consistent. They bring out excellent hush puppies with a sweet green tomato relish to start. Try not to eat too much. They have so much to choose from. I have had the catfish fried, blackened and just grilled. You can't go wrong. read more

The foods selection is very good with many choices to pick from We had great service even during a busy lunch crowd we will go back thanks for the great meal read more

Best catfish in the area. My husband and I go eat here quite often. The 3 piece fish plate is what he and I both get and I never finish mine and sometimes he doesn't finish his. That's how big the fish fillets are. You get 2 sides and hush puppies which are so good. I have not have anything there that I have not liked. Everyone is so nice and helpful even if you aren't their table. As soon as you walk in you are greeted. We go early, like around 5 and we usually have about a 5-10 minute wait. This is a popular place so get there early. You will not be disappointed in anything you get. It is my favorite place to eat fried fish. read more

Meeting my kids and. Friend in the area. This was a mid-point for everyone. Went off previous reviews and was not let down. We all enjoyed the seafood. Service was kind of blah. Would go back for the food. read more

My wife and I went to Vernon's for our anniversary. It was our first visit and was selected as we liked the menu we saw online. We were more than pleased with the experience, The Crawfish etuoffee was fantastic as was the stuffed crab and fried Catfish. The fried shrimp were huge. The cocktail sauce and ranch dressing were made in house and were better than one can imagine. It is clear that the management pays attention to lots of little details. The service (Britttany) was first class. Lots of recommendations when we asked and great attention to our table. We will be back read more

Never disappointed if you like fried fish and other such menu items. Family friendly and plenty of parking. Prices are reasonable and portions are good. Due to good food sometimes you have a long wait, but it's worth it. Even salads taste fresh. Grilled menu is exceptional, including good kids menu. read more

Vernon's Kuntry Katfish - Hush puppies and pickled veggies. - Seafood Near Me - Conroe, Texas

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You don't really know Conroe until you have had a meal of two at Vernon's. I feel like this restaurant embodies what Conroe is at the core. It has a very locals only vibe with a great selection of fried seafood options. The trick to it all is order it just how it comes with the side of pintos, coleslaw and hush puppies (oh man that green tomato relish is where it's at). It is the balance of the sweet coleslaw, peppery pintos and fried everything that gives your palette everything it craves in one sitting. read more

This is my go to for great food and atmosphere. The service is outstanding and great to see servers with a smile and being friendly. If you never been there,GO! read more