Catfish Country

Uhhh… “hardwood smoked wings and twice baked potato”? ….. = fried wings and some kind of diced potato casserole? 😵‍💫. It tasted fine but yall should definitely reword most of your menu for clarity.

I really like the food. Hush puppies are great. Service is good. They used to serve really big pieces of catfish, now they are very small and the price has not gone down because of it. Not sure who they are using now to supply them with catfish but they need to immediately go back to whoever was before. If they do that, they will receive ALL 5 stars.

We have 2 top tier catfish restaurants near us. Catfish Country just edges out our second choice. The best fried filets we have ever tried. Sides are always delicious also. Slaw, fried okra, twice baked potato, northern beans and hush puppies.

So disappointed. I ordered the blackened chicken strips. Blackened in most restaurants means blackened on a grill. Not these. They were just baked and covered with blackened spices, a lot of spices. A twice baked potato here is not a twice baked potato. They were either frozen diced potatoes or diced potatoes from a can, undrained and floating in liquid mixed with sour cream and a little cheese sprinkled on top. Green beans straight from a can, not seasoned at all. Women’s bathroom was filthy and the door was falling apart and needs to be replaced.

This is such a hidden gem! The doors open promptly at 4pm on Saturdays and the parking lot is already filled with awaiting patrons. The layout of the restaurant is friendly and pleasantly conducive for fellowships with family and friends. My goodness! The waitstaff are all so friendly and courteous and knowledgeable about the menu. Our meal selections were brought out quickly and cooked as we desired. The catfish fillets were a decent size and were fried a beautiful golden brown and were nicely seasoned. The hushpuppies were so tasty that they could be a meal all on their own. This is a definitely a spot to bring your family & friends or just treat yourself!

The food was cold. Northern beans were crunchy. Our waitress was nice, but she had no help. One girl that was working wearing pajamas and another wearing dirty house shoes and dirty socks while dragging her feet. I’ve been there several times. Not sure I’ll go back.

Pretty good service and fish. A basket of fresh hushpuppies served when we sat down. We'll be back.

The food was GREAT!! My husband got the all u can eat catfish & I got the butterfly shrimp. My husband says he found his new favorite catfish place! All the people were very nice & polite. It was a nice, laid-back atmosphere. We will definitely be going back again!

Service was fantastic. I can't remember her name but she was very polite and honest. Mom and I ordered the 2 piece whole catfish and the fish was seasoned and tasted good. Sides weren't as good. Greens were tasteless okra was ok but cold. Side salad was good and fresh. Baked potato was warm not hot at all and looked like it had been cooked a while ago. Overall it wasn't bad and I will return again if in the area.

The food is always good. They have the best catfish in the country. The service is good and quick. The atmosphere is laid back. Their twice-baked potatoes are wonderful.

Waited one hour for undercooked chicken. Worst restaurant in mississippi Save your money The place is a dump. Not like it was.

This is a great place for some fresh catfish! I loved that you can pick how many pieces you want in your dinner plate size. There were many different sides to choose from and the complimentary hush puppies are served hot to the table as soon as you get your drinks (which is fast!)

Just mediocre, nothing worth writing about. We traveled 40 miles to see what all the hype was about, and we didn't experience what we've heard.

Down home family atmosphere. Family owned and operated with very friendly staff. The food is great and they have the best hush puppies. The prices are very reasonable as well. I do warn there is no cellular reception in the building.

First of all, our male waiter was wonderful, but I can't say the same for the food. We were served rotten fish, the fish smelled like it came from a sewer. I immediately knew something was wrong when I took the first bite and the smell and taste was causing me to want to throw up. I picked the filet up to inspect it and found a yellow spot on the under side of the fish that looked like some kind of sore that wouldn't brown like the rest of the fish, and stunk to high heaven. It didn't even have a ruined fishy smell, it literally smelled like it came from a sewer, and Lord the flies, I've never been in a restaurant with so many flies. We literally needed a fly swatter. There were also other people not with our party who got this same bad fish. Thank God I didn't get sick because I didn't swallow the fish. I immediately spit it out in a paper towel and went to the bathroom and washed my mouth out. However, my two cousins got sick after leaving the restaurant. I have never been one to smell my food before I bite into it, but now I understand the significance of smelling your food first before consuming it. I am 62 years old, and from this day forward, I will always smell my food before biting into it. The staff was great at making things right with those of us who had tainted fish, they did not charge us, and I appreciate them making it right, but I can't ever go back there again.

I come to Catfish Country a few times a month. The food is exquisite. The staff here is amazing. It's a small restaurant and gets packed easily, but the staff here are generally timely with getting your food to you.

We were in town visiting and ate here at a friends suggestion. The blackened catfish was excellent, my wife really enjoyed the fried catfish. The hush puppies were wonderful. Service was quick. They care about the community as shown by a local soccer team being allowed to assist with serving as a fundraiser. The peanut butter pie was very good. We will be back.

Great food, friendly service, and ample portions. Went there for birthday dinner with Mom and it was with the drive from Memphis. Homemade desserts.

My first time at Catfish Country but certainly won't be my last! Had a family dinner here and the catfish was outstanding! The hush puppies were cooked perfectly and the service was excellent even with a busy Sunday!

The food is always good and hot! Pies used to be so good when kristie made them... ps they use the good ranch

Went for Sunday lunch. I had fried catfish filets w/ twice baked potato. Another had butterfly shrimp. Another had blackened catfish w/ butterfly shrimp. Another had the shrimp combo (butterfly, popcorn, skewer) Everyone cleaned their plate. My big glass of sweet tea was great too. Can't wait to go back to try a steak. I'm not going to comment on Covid either way bc I don't care. Get out and support you local restaurants and businesses!

My wife and I have been going there for years and the food and service can't be beat. We like to see the kids getting involved serving the tables. Ifyou want a treat to southern food this is the place!

Best catfish in Desoto County. Best hush puppies in Desoto county. Friendly waitresses prompt service And now no smoking. Been going here for years and it has always been so good. Always left so full couldn't Order dessert. Love the fried catfish and twice baked potato with aside salad and lots of hush puppies. Clean and oh so good

Love their catfish! Hush puppies are some of the best and the staff keeps them coming. Side salad is a modest upcharge but very good and filling. I had the salad and the corn on the cob. The wait staff are cordial and really hustle. We will be back Lord willing.

Great hush puppies, fish, and you must try the twice baked potato casserole!! It's amazing! They're really quick too.

Great place to go for quick service. Food is delish. Try the chicken shammy. It's so good. The twice baked potato is also good. I do wish they had filets.

I know the name of this place say Catfish Country but don't sleep on the Ribeye Steaks! Hands down one of the BEST steaks I have ever eaten!! The staff is so friendly and welcoming! Nothing like The good southern hospitality and good food!

Best catfish in Desoto County. Best hush puppies in Desoto county. Friendly waitresses prompt service And now no smoking. Been going here for years and it has always been so good. Always left so full couldn't Order dessert. Love the fried catfish and twice baked potato with aside salad and lots of hush puppies. Clean and oh so good.

We had dinner here last night. Everyone is so nice here. The food is excellent, staff is wearing face masks and only holding 50% capacity so people are not right next to each other. I will keep I'm coming here for a long time.

I wish the reviews of this place were up to date. The restaurant and everything in it was dirty. The hush puppies were good but that's about it. The owners need to shut this place down for a few weeks to do a deep clean. This is not a place I recommend or will go back to.

Had dinner at Catfish Country on 5-23-19 with a church group of 20 people. Everyone pleased with the food and the service. I eat here frequently and the food had always been excellent.

Outstanding catfish and fixins. Best cakes and pies around! Treat yourself to some good country cooking.

This used to be our "go to" spot for a little dinner date on the way home, but lately it isn't what it used to be. The food hasn't been as delectable he last couple of times and the service we received didn't seem very hospitable, especially for a good ole mom and pop place tucked away. You can definitely tell they know who the weekly regulars are, although we weren't weekly regulars we were still paying customers. The servers just seemed a bit rude at times, but maybe it was just a bad day or two. Still worth trying, especially if you like catfish!

Catfish Country is always a favorite! We love going there for the grilled fish. The smashed potatoes are a favorite as well! Great people and good service.

This is where my wife and I spend our Friday night Date Night. These people have adopted us. They serve the best catfish we've ever eaten. The carrot cake is absolutely Heaven.

To begin with, the food and service are very good and the prices are reasonable. I would like to give Catfish Country 5 stars, but they still allow smoking in the restaurant. This is a huge turn-off for me and my family. Just because there is a separate smoking section does not mean the smoke will not drift everywhere and ruin a good meal. I mentioned my disdain for allowing smoking when I paid the bill and, although the young lady was very nice, I got the idea that regardless of what I said, they will never change. Therefore I will not be back to Catfish Country. I am sure countless other possible customers feel the same as I do. They are running far more non-smokers off than they are attracting smokers. When will people learn? They might as well have on their menu - All you can eat cigarette butts with special cancer sauce, topped with cigar and pipe ashes. You'll leave with a hacking cough and the stench comparable to that of a sewage treatment plant that has been on fire. It is a shame, too, because so far in the immediate Hernando area, this is the best food I have found.

After reading the latest reviews, I was excited to find some great catfish. Musta been an off night. The catfish fillets were over cooked and greasy - I drained mine on napkins. The sides were fine. The star of our meal was the basket of hush puppies - they were excellent. The wait staff are friendly and efficient. We'll try it again and hope for better a better night.

If you are ever in Hernando, MS you have to check out this place. Great country food and you can bring your own wine if you want. Catfish dinners are their main offering, although they have other country dishes on the menu. Try the fried dill pickles - yum! All dessert items, pies, cakes are scratch-made.

Catfish Country is about 10 minutes from our house - so when we were both hungry for catfish, we drove over. Had we not been there before, we would have left without sitting down. Several lights were out. The ketchup and tartar sauce containers on our table needed cleaning. The restaurant was empty and there were 5 employees in the dining room. It took 7 minutes for a server to approach our table. The menus she brought were stained. We overlooked all of this and placed our order. The hush puppies were good - hot and flavorful. The catfish appeared to be overcooked or cooked in old grease - very dark. Surprisingly, the flavor was okay. My husband ordered greens; he said they must be out of the can because they had no seasoning. I ordered fried okra; it was okay. Both restrooms were dirty. The sink in the women's restroom looks like it may fall off the wall at any minute. A dismal place and a poor experience. We won't return.

Great feed for our family! Came down from New England for visit with grand kids, and six of us stopped here on a Fri. evening. Instead of a basket of bread sticks or chips and dip, there were hush puppies, and more hush puppies. Between us we tried the fried catfish(not over cooked or overly greasy), the grilled catfish, and the blackened catfish(flaky and well{not too} seasoned. I had the baked sweet potato,and it was melt-in-your-mouth moist and delicious . The wait staff was attentive and accommodating with a side of southern charm and hospitality. No complaints from anyone except for why we waited for so long to go there. We got there between 5:30 and 6 pm. There were a couple of empty tables at that time, but not for long. Patron turnover was steady, so if anyone had to wait, it was a minimal amount of time. We plan on going again on our next visit.

Excellent customer service .. hard to find that now at many places. Food was great too- had catfish and shrimp. Will definitely return.

Great food and service! I am not really a fish person so I normally get shrimp or steak and it's always been great! The staff is very friendly and quick!

Catfish Country has limited hours of operation, concentrating on evenings and open for lunch only on Sundays. This paucity of open hours just means you'll have to schedule around them, as Catfish Country serves wonderful home-cooked meals that'll delight your family. The namesake catfish are served your way, and are supplemented with a variety of other main dishes and sides. The catfish po-boys always get my wife's vote. My daughter prefers the shrimp. The hushpuppies have a spicy undercurrent that's surprisingly good. Surroundings are country casual. You'll doubtless find yourself surrounded by friendly locals. Service is good. If you can make this place fit your schedule, you'll not be disappointed.