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Down-to-earth, family-run roadside restaurant specializing in fried-fish dinners, plus beer & wine.
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Address: 2403 Nash Blvd #1, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Phone: (712) 256-4000
Website: https://www.mofishcafe.com/
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Mo Fish, Council Bluffs. 6913 likes · 865 talking about this. Mo Fish specializes in deep-fried Catfish, Carp, and Alaskan Walleye, hand-breaded and…
Mo Fish – Restaurant in Council Bluffs, IA
Mo Fish serves deep-fried catfish, carp, and Alaskan walleye. Their menu includes a dinner plate option with a choice of fish and two sides.
Reviews
Sadie J
This spot used to be a childhood staple. After the laundromat, this was the move. I came back while I’m in town looking for nostalgia — instead I got treated like an inconvenience from the moment I walked in.
Let’s be clear: the catfish was fine. Midwest freezer-to-fryer fine. Not bad, not amazing — just decent enough to eat if the vibe wasn’t trash. But the service? Cold, short, and full of attitude. The kind that kills your appetite and makes you question why you’re spending your hard-earned money somewhere you’re clearly not wanted.
And to top it off, they’re cash-only — an extra layer of inconvenience that doesn’t help when the hospitality is already lacking. I guess I been in the south too long were we have fresh fish and southern hospitality.
Good food can’t save a place when the people serving it act bothered by customers. Nostalgia only goes so far — respect still matters.
Bye bye Childhood memories are better left alone
… moreLet’s be clear: the catfish was fine. Midwest freezer-to-fryer fine. Not bad, not amazing — just decent enough to eat if the vibe wasn’t trash. But the service? Cold, short, and full of attitude. The kind that kills your appetite and makes you question why you’re spending your hard-earned money somewhere you’re clearly not wanted.
And to top it off, they’re cash-only — an extra layer of inconvenience that doesn’t help when the hospitality is already lacking. I guess I been in the south too long were we have fresh fish and southern hospitality.
Good food can’t save a place when the people serving it act bothered by customers. Nostalgia only goes so far — respect still matters.
Bye bye Childhood memories are better left alone
Lydia West
I ordered the whole catfish dinner with fries & coleslaw. The fish was cooked as I requested with the tail, and it was properly cooked. I loved the taste of everything, but the batter/breading was a bit too thick to my liking. The price was affordable ( our lady server kept our drinks full), and the service was excellent. My family and I came during a very cold snap, and there was plenty of seating. However, should they get busy, there is limited seating. The appetizers were delicious and a good large portion. We ordered corn fritters, pickle sticks, and hushpuppies. They offered honey, butter spread, ketchup, and ranch dressing. Hot sauce was available on request if not on the table. My other family members enjoyed the carp dinner, boneless catfish, shrimp dinner, and chicken strips. I would highly recommend this hidden gem in Council Bluffs
… moreambrosia lee
I was craving carp. Ordered the 2 pieces. The 2nd piece was extremely hard and tasted like water. Okra was really good, though. Gizzards were tasty but HUGE. I won’t be back anytime soon.
… moreJeff Yates
Cool little restaurant. Nice waitresses pretty good fried oysters and cocktail sauce and pickles. I’ll have to back for the carp.
… moreEmilio Martinez
First time here. The best catfish in the Omaha area. It was hot, flaky, crispy but oh so succulent on the inside. The breaded crispy shrimp had a tasty crunch. The potatoes wedges were the best I’ve had. The owner was also nice. She came to the table and ask how the food tasted.
Update: Still the best catfish in the area and super friendly and welcoming!
… moreUpdate: Still the best catfish in the area and super friendly and welcoming!
Drives to Work
Their fried walleye is top-notch!! The really crazy part… I’m Not fond of most fish/seafood! So for me to like their food is a statement!
The place is a hole in the wall… Cash Only & not much to look at, but I’ve been happy w/every walleye dinner I’ve eaten!! Their tartar sauce is good, but I like it best w/cocktail sauce! s);oD
… moreThe place is a hole in the wall… Cash Only & not much to look at, but I’ve been happy w/every walleye dinner I’ve eaten!! Their tartar sauce is good, but I like it best w/cocktail sauce! s);oD
Tecoria Strother
I went here for the first time for my birthday meal. I will definitely be back for other occasions. The restaurant was a full house but each table got friendly service and their food fast. The food was fresh and fried perfectly. The food was so good we also ordered some take out to go. I loved the decor of the restaurant, you can tell delish fish is the focus.
… more4 Seasons BBQ
The food is way overpriced for what you get. Your sides come in medicine cup sized containers. The fish is very bland. Put some seasoning on your food. No one asked if I needed any refills,but they brought the bill right away. This place was fantastic before the original owner died.
… morejerry Meckna
Back with another review, and keeping it light.
I do like the layout, I go down to Florida a couple of times a year and this place is very much reminds me of some of the spots you might find down south along the Gulf.
The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the menu.
I feel bad for not knowing about this place as it’s been here 19 years, and is family owned..
Originally, I was going to have a taco or walleye dinner, then swap sides for Okra, I love perfectly cooked okra, sadly, I’ve only found one place within about 60 Mi of here that can do it right, sadly, that us not an option.
I would suggest offering a side options with okra, hush puppies, mac and cheese…
If the walleye is good then I will come back and try the okra and update my review. But since it is just me this evening I am only going to be sampling the walleye itself.
The walleye only comes fried (breaded) and the portion is generous. I ordered the regular, came with four strips.
Portion size is good, but these would be more of a walleye finger, vs fillet, and that is ok..
This is perfectly done, flaky, moist, excellent flavor. The breading is perfectly done there’s no doughy-ness.
The tail quickly tapers into being more breading than meat, one larger fillet would be more preferable,
I suspected, and they confirmed, the tartar sauce is store bought. It’s fine though..
Overall, it is a good dish…
As far as rating.
The fish was delicious my only issue and again it is strictly a preference, is that I would like there to be more meat, more fillet than finger. Most people ordering this for the first time would expect a breaded fillet so because of that I’m going to give it 4/5
The service and the atmosphere were great, and if you are like me and you travel to do food reviews or if you just like to travel, and you have found yourself down south at a Fish Shack in the past, this place will be kind of nostalgic, and that is awesome. 5/5.
Overall I’m going to give it a 4 out of 5.
… moreI do like the layout, I go down to Florida a couple of times a year and this place is very much reminds me of some of the spots you might find down south along the Gulf.
The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the menu.
I feel bad for not knowing about this place as it’s been here 19 years, and is family owned..
Originally, I was going to have a taco or walleye dinner, then swap sides for Okra, I love perfectly cooked okra, sadly, I’ve only found one place within about 60 Mi of here that can do it right, sadly, that us not an option.
I would suggest offering a side options with okra, hush puppies, mac and cheese…
If the walleye is good then I will come back and try the okra and update my review. But since it is just me this evening I am only going to be sampling the walleye itself.
The walleye only comes fried (breaded) and the portion is generous. I ordered the regular, came with four strips.
Portion size is good, but these would be more of a walleye finger, vs fillet, and that is ok..
This is perfectly done, flaky, moist, excellent flavor. The breading is perfectly done there’s no doughy-ness.
The tail quickly tapers into being more breading than meat, one larger fillet would be more preferable,
I suspected, and they confirmed, the tartar sauce is store bought. It’s fine though..
Overall, it is a good dish…
As far as rating.
The fish was delicious my only issue and again it is strictly a preference, is that I would like there to be more meat, more fillet than finger. Most people ordering this for the first time would expect a breaded fillet so because of that I’m going to give it 4/5
The service and the atmosphere were great, and if you are like me and you travel to do food reviews or if you just like to travel, and you have found yourself down south at a Fish Shack in the past, this place will be kind of nostalgic, and that is awesome. 5/5.
Overall I’m going to give it a 4 out of 5.
Elizabeth Scott
Don’t judge a book by its cover. The cleanest and nicest bathroom I have ever seen. Very down to earth decor, dollars bills and such in the walls. Would love to know who the interior decorator was. All types of pop, great fish fry.
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