Fried catfish, shrimp & oysters meet other Louisiana fare in a casual, wharf-style setting.
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Address: 5830 McArdle Rd #12, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Phone: (361) 993-0363
Website: https://www.catfishcharlies.net/
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Now, I’m normally not a hush puppy fan, but these? Absolutely the best I’ve ever had…. crisp, flavorful, and cooked to perfection, wow!. I could’ve eaten a basket of them but I wanted to eat at least some of my main entree.
The main entrée, however, left me underwhelmed. The frog legs were surprisingly small and disconnected (not paired as I usually see elsewhere). That didn’t bother me as much as the flavor or lack thereof. They really need a bold marinade or better seasoning in the batter. Even hot sauce and butter couldn’t save them. The catfish was fried well, but again, it lacked flavor and didn’t present as traditional fillets, strips, or steaks, more like unrecognizable cuts.
On the bright side, the beans were excellent and it’s hard to sell me on beans…. these were rich, flavorful, and hearty. The salad was fresh, colorful, and delicious.
But the star of the show? The seafood gumbo! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hands down one of the best I’ve had. Flavor-packed, LOADED with seafood in every bite, and absolutely worth the trip. My advice: skip the plate and go straight for the gumbo and make sure you get the bowl, not the cup.
If I’m ever in the area again, I’ll be back for the gumbo without hesitation.
My go to order is the SOBs, Fried catfish and fried oysters!
I moved out of Texas when I was 11 and brought my family back to Corpus to see where I grew up.
I recognized the Catfish Charlie’s building and had to stop in. The food was amazing! Not many places have 40+ years in business. Kudos!