Catfish
(Now Closed)Cajun and Creole Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Crown Heights, Brooklyn
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Ian FrancisFebruary 24, 2015Nice addition to the neighborhood. The cornbread is a must-have, the shrimp and grits are “Clean your plate” worthy and the Catfish po-boy is fantastic. Very welcoming vibe with really good cocktails.
Horace aka Tha Bo$sJune 14, 2014Get the Catfish Po'Boy and Voodoo Bloody Mary (or virgin) ... Not fried, not oil, lite on slaw. You won't regret it! Also, try the Shrimp & Grits if you're a fan .... Danielle will hook you up (;
Inara CJanuary 2, 2014Great Vibe. The wait staff is so pleasant and easy going. Get the collard greens, shrimp and grits and jumbalaya. Yum!
Karin SikoraDecember 22, 2016Everything on the menu offers a good southern flair. Mac n cheese is awesome, had the mushrooms they were great ,did not have room for dessert but the bread pudding looked good.- Paul KrzychMay 21, 2016Jambalaya, crawfish bisque, and oyster selection were winners. Get the Sazerac cocktail. It's faithful to the New Orleans version.
Escape CardonaDecember 10, 2015Must try the corn bread. Its to die for. Great lighting and atmosphere. The food is tasty. The bar is cool and the bar tenders are friendly. Gone back a few times already .
JideMarch 9, 2014The biscuits come with a jam and a cinnamon butter that is so dang good. Shrimp and grits are good but should be a tad spicier and flavorful. A nice franks hot sauce concoction would be grand.
Serious EatsJune 20, 2013New Orleans-style restaurant that also draws a bar crowd. While many dishes aren't perfect, the place is a homey and satisfying addition to the neighborhood.
Adam KurzawaApril 17, 2013Gumbo and Blackened Catfish Po'Boy over rice are a must. Don't skip the cornbread and appetizer shrimp. Cans of Heady Topper from VT are a nice touch. Great slice of Cajun in Crown Heights.
Rebecca ChadwickFebruary 22, 2015This place is great. Amazing cornbread and po boys. The deviled eggs appetizers are a must. Lots of different kinds of Abita beers.
Cat WarhurstApril 5, 2016Have one of their bloody Mary's - they are incredible. Everything else is generally awesome too! My fave place to eat in Brooklyn.
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsOctober 1, 2013Catfish Bar and Restaurant are offering Southern goodies such as gumbo, jambalaya and po’ boys. Cocktails are of course New Orleans-themed - try the the Creole Bloody Mary Read more
Soo BrooklynMarch 24, 2014I have to say I had the most amazing time here. Brian and Aaron working the bar was soooooooo awesome!!! " see what happened was....... I'll be back again and again" :-)
Nikolas FlorosOctober 12, 2014The gumbo is smoky and delicious and the boudin balls are the perfect hearty savory snack to nibble with cocktails. The host Brian is AMAZING and made our evening.
Argelys OriachJune 5, 2016The country fried steak and eggs comes with grits and is really good. So is the Creole Bloody Mary. Will def be coming back...
One time, I left the city for a week, and spent the whole trip looking forward to the moment when I would return to the city and have Catfish's shrimp & grits with bacon 😍
Becksdiva BeatonDecember 14, 2014Love love the atmosphere! Great service and the food is pretty good. If your a person who has never had grits and your trying it for the first time this is the place to go!!
Olivia AAugust 4, 2015Catfish po'boy all day. Unless you go with a friend, in which case get the jambalaya + po'boy and go halfsies. Also bingo on Monday nights is a ton of fun.
Samantha 💃 LopezMarch 14, 2018The best mussels i've ever had (the mussels themselves as well as the sauce)!- T JJune 7, 2013The cornbread is good, but the flavored butter they serve with it is TO DIE FOR. I also liked how the menu had clearly labeled vegan options. I'll definitely come back.
Be nice to yourself have one of the Andouille dishes. If you're watching carbs (yes ppl still do that) have the plate instead of the Po'Boy they're great
Christine BerriosAugust 8, 2015All the food is good. Drinks are strong. Brian the bartender is awesome.
Gabriel HayesJanuary 25, 2016For brunch, I really enjoyed the Country Fried Steak & Eggs with garlic cheese grits and country gravy.
Good luck finding another restaurant these days serving $10 and $12 entrees! Catfish is bringing New Orleans dishes to Crown Heights at very reasonable prices. With a backyard for the warmer months!
KelseyMay 27, 2015The food and cocktails here are amazing! You can't go wrong with the po boy or jambalaya, it will make you feel like you're in New Orleans.
Brian FlescherJuly 15, 2017The chicken with biscuits and gravy is so f-in good. Also you cant go wrong with the po boy either. Love this place!
Chris RyanJanuary 8, 2019Great southern food and amazing collection of hot sauces at your disposal on each table.
James GotwaldMarch 12, 2016Everything! Jambalaya, gumbo, oysters, stuffed mushrooms...I could go on!
The grits and Mac and cheese are both excellent. Fun cocktails too. A good New Orleans style bar.
Renz PeeJuly 5, 2015The chicken fried steak was absolutely delicious. I'm not a grits person but those tasted really good but that apple pie they served for dessert was the TRUTH. I almost ordered seconds of the pie!
- Gabriel HayesJanuary 25, 2016Great brunch cocktails. Really enjoyed the Milk Punch (brandy, cream, vanilla, sugar & nutmeg).
Big WittMay 4, 2016Brunch, they absolutely nailed the atmosphere of new Orleans style restaurants as well as the food although i only had the brunch- Soo BrooklynMay 26, 2014Lydia the bartender was so damn awesome!!! I love her funky attitude and cool tattoo. ** Jambalaya was the best ever felt like I was in New Orleans**
Alan LightfeldtJuly 25, 2013A reliable rotation of Abita drafts. Don't miss the black eyed peas and andouille sausage side dish - tasty and big enough to be a modest main.
IfeoluwaDecember 18, 2014Hurricane tastes like happiness in a glass, the crawfish Mac 'n' cheese is melty, fiery, crawfish-y goodness. Was disappointed in the po' boy though. If you want good a good po' boy, check out NoBar.
Sara 🌈⚔🍾December 22, 2015It's not as authentically Cajun as I had hoped, but still tasty. The drinks and the service are awesome!
Hayden 👋🏻January 27, 2019Mac & Cheese with bacon to start and follow it up with some shrimp ‘n grits. 🤤
Adam MayMarch 28, 2016Dollar Oysters during happy hour, and the fried chicken po' boy is amazing. Checkout the garden in the back.
Gwendy Glamarr B.July 7, 2013beer was warm. My hurricane was ok... Ive had better. Crawfish Mac & cheese was the shit (good)!! Catfish poboy was good, not super special. They do good with the spice.. Perfectly warm not too hot
Alyx CullenAugust 20, 2014Great brunch place with solid Bloody Marys and hearty breakfast foods. Catfish po boy hit the spot.
Michaela Floryanzia-DavisDecember 1, 2018The shrimp and grits is excellent on the brunch menu. And the voodoo bloody Mary is a meal in itself!!!
Shafana Mckie-DerrickSeptember 17, 2013Catfish is totally AWESOME.. Fave drink the Pims Cup( cumber lemonade spiked). the jambalaya,craw-fish mac and cheese is freakin amazing.
Desiree GFebruary 4, 2016Shrimp and grits with a side of pancakes OR biscuits. So many drink options, it's impossible to not find anything.
Best catfish po boy and awesome m&c. Good selection of NoLa beers on tap. Nice vibe!
Upcycled ambiance, comfortable, long bar, $1 oysters, nice staff and a garden. An oasis on Bedford.
$1 oysters, $2 off all beers. Best happy hour in the neighborhood and amazing New Orleans-style food to boot
Jeeleighanne DuboiusMarch 22, 2016I had a Campari on the rocks. The food portions are small but very tasty. Nice little spot.
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HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 4:30-7:30pm
$1 Oysters & $2 off Drinks
Bayou B.I.N.G.O. 8-10pm, every Monday!
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Wed–Thu, Sun
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:00 PM–Midnight
(347) 305-3233
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"The food here is amazing!!! The ambience is great too."
Tracey-Ann G. - 7.0
"The grilled oysters, shrimp po boy, the frencg fries are seasoned to perfection!"
valentine louis - 8.9
"The shrimp po’boy and gumbo are a step above. Cute, cozy spot so come with a friend but not more than two. Awesome service, too"
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