My catfish was made when I ordered it, so I did have to wait a bit for it to be ready, but it was worth it. I ordered fish only, and that was $15 (before taxes) for 4 pieces. A fish plate with two sides is $20 before taxes, but I didn't try the sides. There was about 6 people waiting before me, which is a good sign that the locals want Williby's catfish! read more

Williby's Catfish - Catfish - Seafood Markets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Yes! Yes! And Yes! I made it there and saw the live catfish!!!!! Service was spot on and I enjoyed the conversation with the other patrons while waiting for my food. The service was just right: ketchup, tartar sauce and ketchup available with every order. It's not a sit down and talk and eat spot. It's a grab your hot plate of good ole catfish and enjoy standing up or walking out the door. One of our plates did not make it home. We ate it on the way. read more

Williby's Catfish - Fresh Catfish Plate with potato salad and sweet peas. - Seafood Markets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Always fresh hot and crispy. I could eat this every day of the week but I gotta get yourself a little space in between fried food quick counter service and then you're out the door. read more

Williby's Catfish - Fried Catfish Filet - Seafood Markets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Willlibys definitely has some of the freshest catfish you can find in NOLA from a restaurant. The fish was perfectly fried and the potato salad was delicious. The food was good however, the service was poor. Extremely poor. The cashier had such a nasty attitude. She never opened her mouth. She simply pointed at the menu asking what you wanted and when asked if your food was ready she shook her head up or down to confirm. It was terrible. The wait was extremely long. People were waiting 45 min to an hour for food. Also, no one explained if you could catch your own fish or not. Again great food but poor service. read more

The food was really good... Sorry I don't have a pic of my plate... I had catfish plate with fires and potato salad . The service was awesome from the older guy in the back. The young lady at the register had a bad attitude, wasn't pleasant at all. It's okay because the older man made up for it . It was quiet and chilled today. read more

This is so good, fresh tasting and cooled like my mama's fried catfish. Macaroni and cheese is good too! read more

Williby's Catfish - Catfish/Shrimp Combo - Seafood Markets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The food was delicious The potato salad especially Service was cold in the beginning, they warmed up while wrapping our orders up We even got T shirt's The location is to go only, no dining in The ambiance is ok We got to catch the catfish and see how it's prepared for cooking read more

Williby's Catfish - Fried Ribs Potato Salad Mac & Mac and Cheese - Seafood Markets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Ordered to go and everything was fresh and hot. Will be ordering again food was very good

What a beautiful family owned business! The plates were FULL and tasty. Extremely affordable too! I can't wait until they bring more food options. The catfish was soo good; tasted like homemade fish fry base. I read more

We visited on a Saturday Mid-May at 130pm. Hubby was excited to catch catfish and have it fried fresh. Humble building, small storefront parking and street parking. We met several locals so we knew we were in the spot. I was videographer and knew the fish had to be bopped in the head and skinned but wasn't expecting to see it all happening live. Catfish meal- 4 pieces, came out piping hot fresh and just as he had his taste buds geared up for. We'll be back next time visit Nola. read more

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This food is delicious the service was amazing. The food was hot and fresh. I paid $20 for a fish plate with four fish fillets two size and a drink. The food tasted like it was homemade. I will definitely be back. read more

Williby's Catfish - Seafood Markets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Man start making ya way to the 7th ward!! Make ya darn way there!! Now don't be alarmed by the smell..they have LIVE catfish in there..Took my bae there and I ordered the whole catfish with mac n cheese & fries, she had catfish with the same sides. LISTEN!! That food came out so hot & fresh!! It didn't take long either! The fish was so crispy..so the whole catfish comes with 2 whole fish! Yes 2! Plates come with 2 sides also! They don't have ranch but they do have hot sauce, ketchup, tartar & cocktail sauce..coke products as well! They normally allow you to catch your catfish but they didn't have the big catfish for us to do it..I'm not sure if the lady was the owner or the cook but she was real cool about it when she told us we couldn't do it..this is really a hidden gem! The lady at the counter working was friendly..there's nowhere to sit inside, so be prepared to take ya food to go..overall I'll be back and I'll definitely be sending people there..they close at like 5p or 6p so don't wait too late!! Noodle loved it! read more

Williby's Catfish - Whole catfish plate - Seafood Markets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This was the first place on our visit to New Orleans list. As soon as we walked in the guy was telling the patrons in front of us that there were no fish in the tank to fish for. That's literally WHY we came here. They could've have a sign on the door to indicate that as well. We left. Maybe we will try again some other time. read more

Williby's Catfish - Seafood Markets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sooooo good! I was craving a fish plate and looked for new restaurants. Williby's was still open so I went there the quality and flavor of the fish and sides (potato salad and Mac and cheese) is something I haven't had before. The lady at the front was very kind and welcoming especially since it was my first time but the other customers received great service as well. read more

Food was good prices were high and place needs a make over. The ceiling tiles were stained up and looked like they were about fall, needs paint and a cleaning. If this is what customers see imagine what we don't see. read more

Absolutely delicious! So fresh and perfect seasoned! Will be back for the shrimp! !!

This place is in a non-descript building. Initially I thought I may have been in the wrong place. But there's a sign out front thankfully. So I walk in and realize it's takeout only. No frills type of place. I ordered the catfish plate with Mac n cheese and potato salad. My mouth was watering on the drive home. Smelled so good. Finally got to eating and the food was really good. Fish is crispy and seasoned while also being meaty. Mac n cheese had a brighter color than I'd expect but the taste was good. Potato salad was surprisingly good as well. They've gained themselves a customer! read more

Williby's Catfish - Fresh Catfish Plate - Seafood Markets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Ooo weee! This place is BOMB! So dang good. I'm from cali and people can't fry like this at alll over there!!! Wow the flavor, friedness; and freshness is over the top! If you in New Orleans you better stop by here! A true gem spot! read more

Williby's Catfish - Seafood Markets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

a nice place, and you get your money worth. the mac and cheese is nothing to wright home about.

Umm when I went in the place it smelled like pee so that was weird. The food it's self was ok wasn't a fan of the catfish but the sides were amazing and they were really nice. read more

Had to try fresh live catfish at Willibys. Everything was wonderful. Definitely recommend. 10/10. read more

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This place is really good. The fish is fresh. So fresh that they have a pond inside the restaurant where they get the fish from before cutting it up for you. That's as fresh as it gets. I ordered 2 fish plates. One with Mac n cheese and peas and the other with Mac n cheese and fries. The Mac and cheese and fries fish plate was for my picky nieces. The loved everything. They finished the whole plate. That is very rare. I had the catfish with Mac n cheese and peas and it was really good. The catfish was fresh and flaky and seasoned to perfect. The filets were big and meaty. The Mac n cheese was creamy and good. The peas were peas. Lol. The food gets a 10/10. This isn't a place you'd dine in at. The interior isn't fancy at all but that's not what should bring you to this spot . It's the food! Grab a plate and go down to the bayou with a blanket to eat! read more

Williby's Catfish - Fish plate with Mac n cheese and peas - Seafood Markets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The experience was fun and the catfish was the freshest you could get because you catch it yourself. Love the food. read more

Williby's Catfish - Catching our own catfish - Seafood Markets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Honestly the best fried fish plate I've ever had - and I've had a lot of fish plates. They catch the fish fresh before cooking it for you. The potato salad is great! It actually tastes like someone's grandmother made it, not like the pre-packaged kind that comes on most plates (if you know, you know) the baked macaroni as well! So good. They do not skip on quality here at all, you need to check them out. read more

Williby's Catfish - Fried fish plate - Seafood Markets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Awesome fresh catfish! Cooked to perfection and the mac and cheese is unbeatable! And they got some merch now too. My favorite place to get catfish in the city. read more

One of the best kept secrets in New Orleans. Williby's comes in from his catfish pond in Mississippi with the best small farm raised catfish in New Orleans. Its the taste of the Mississippi Delta. You can get the catfish anyway you like, even take it home and cook them yourself. The fish are alive in holding tanks ready for your order. Your fish was alive minutes before being cooked so you know you cant beat that kinda fresh anywhere. The sides are great too. During lent they have a crawfish bisque special that is to die for. read more

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This place is one of a kind. When they say they have fresh fish they really do have fresh fish coming straight out of a man made pond in the middle of the restaurant. They take the live fish out of the pond, the head is removed and they are prepared right on the spot. You can't get any fresher then this. I also had the crawfish bisque which was also very good. read more

Williby's Catfish - a meal in a styrofoam container - Seafood Markets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Customer service was on point, black owned family restaurant. Owner was very friendly, the experience was nice to be able to dish for out own catfish and have them freshly prepared. Would return when back in Nola and recommended to everyone else. It was like a mom n pop or whole on the wall but give the right vibe. If laid back casual family friendly experience is what you're looking for check it out. The guy Deveining the shrimp was meticulously through. read more

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Ordered through door dash, even though the food was hot, when I grabbed my plate out of the bag, the bottom of my plate fell out. You can tell it was due to the fish being placed in the styrofoam plate straight out of the grease. I also had another plate for my coworker and she had holes in the top of her plate from mines being on top of hers and the bottom of her plate also fell out due to the grease. When I called to explain to him my issue, not looking to get a free meal or a refund but just to state what happened, the owner was very rude and didn't want to hear anything. I really wish he would have just listened and took into consideration the issue for future reference to at least let the grease drain first. read more

Williby's Catfish - Seafood Markets Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The food was great, the presentation was great. I enjoyed the catfish plate it was hot, fresh out, the grease. The sides were okay. I felt like the potato salad was missing something, maybe relish. I would suggest the French fries as a side because they were seasoned nicely. The Mac and cheese reminded me of box mac and cheese. It would be better if it had cheese on top like a crust. It would be even better with a little smoked paprika, just my opinion. Other than that the food was good! read more

The catfish is so good and can't get any fresher. No idea about ambiance, delivery was fast.

Great home cooked meals. Greta ambience, family environment, warm, friendly and very welcoming. Willing to fried fish to customers liking. Potato salad is tasty and the Mac & Cheese is mouth watering. I will revisit the restaurant. I will tell family and friends about this restaurant. You'll see familiar faces that you've not seen in a while. Parking available, wheelchair assessable, cash or credit accepted, and the prices is just right for the amount of food that you receiving. read more

Drove 2 hours to come try this place and was told they weren't taking any more orders. Per their hours they close at 6pm. We arrived at 5PM. Very DISAPPOINTING!!!! And they tell us we should support our black owned businesses!!! Just sad and disgusting! read more

Went here Friday for the first time as I had been passing it on the way home for a while. Fresh catfish is an understatement!! The fish that I got in my three dinners were literally swimming twenty minutes before the plates came out. I'll definitely be back to support these guys. Customer service was good and it seems like it's family owned. read more

the fish and sides are delicious. but when making a delivery order, please provide more than one tiny packet of tartar sauce. that's kind of ridiculous crazy cheap bad. read more

Very nice service. There's a actual catfish pool inside the restaurant which is pretty cool. The presentation of food was marvelous. The taste of the catfish and Mac & cheese was so delicious. read more

This is some fresh nicely fried catfish fillets. The French fries were good. Portion is great for the pice. Will definitely go back and will recommend cole slaw for the menu. read more

Thanks for the best home cooking and the freshest catfish in town. I really enjoy Williby's Catfish!

Live fresh cat fish, and tasty too. The staff was friendly. I'll definitely be going back.