Catfish House

Whenever you have a hankering for catfish in Clarksville there's only one place to go, the Catfish House! You'll be treated to the tastiest catfish cooked multiple different ways like battered, grilled, blackened, all with sides and hush puppies. Want something more grounded? Steak hamburgers and sandwiches are available along with chicken, shrimp, clams, and more! The atmosphere is cozy and well lighted, great service, I mean you're really in for a treat.

Was $44 before a tip. I got a 6oz Sirloin dinner and Hubs got a Catfish dinner. You do have to pay for the okra now which is 2.99 for a big bowl but it's worth it! Pretty great food and an awesome staff! Hubs loved his fried corn on the cob, and we both loved the salad I got with mine! 10 outta 10 from us! The pic is my salad and his okra I didn't take anymore photos I was busy eating lol Thank y'all!

Service & atmosphere was great. My Fish was the catfish strips were burned but edible. The food was hot, I enjoyed myself. I went alone & meal was $26 I added a $10 tip.

We finally got out to Catfish House and so glad we did! We arrived as they opened and didn't have to wait long for our food. We ordered the onion rings as an appetizer and they were fantastic! Full of flavor and just the right crispiness. We both ordered the fillet dinner with a baked potato. Was surprised the potato does not come with butter at all, but the white beans are delicious!! They give you a choice of mayo or vinegar slaw which I was super happy for, I love vinegar slaw and theirs was delicious!! The catfish was cooked to perfection but the breading needed seasoning, big time. Since it's a cornmeal breading (yes I'm aware most places serve it that way and while I prefer tempura, I will eat cornmeal) it definitely needed some seasoning. Would have knocked it out of the park if the catfish had the onion ring batter!! Overall great meal and we will be returning again and again.

It was our first time visiting. It was suggested to us by a coworker. Very unique location! Would love to see it in the summertime. Three out of four of us got the catfish strip dinner and other got the combination dinner. Everything was very good! Loved sweet tea 🧋 Will definitely drive another hour to go eat there again.

You guys!! This place was so good. They offer mayo coleslaw or vinegar coleslaw. You can also ask for a mixture, which I prefer. The white beans, I just don't know what to say, but, awesome. The best part is that the price was $55 for appetizer 2 drinks and two meals. We also had to have to ho boxes. Portions were big. You walked out satisfied in your stomach and wallet.

Less than 10 minute wait on a Saturday night which is AWESOME! Our server was prompt, kept our tea glasses filled, and food arrived hit and delicious. We will be back for sure.

Great little find. Super cute atmosphere. Friendly staff. Food came out pretty quickly. Shared the appetizer platter was delicious. Hubby ordered 2 piece fish dinner. He loved the spicy white beans. Said it was the star of the show. Fish and hush puppies were solid as well. I had the chicken fettuccine alfredo. Solid pasta. Came with a salad. Was huge. Real bacon bits, cheese, shoe string potato stix. Open at 4. We were sat about 430. Had open tables. Half an hour later, most tables were full. Definitely returning.

Ok - This is the place to go - with the family - and eat out. Whatever the age, they do their best to accommodate. The food is very good as well. While you often have to wait to be seated due to the crowds they rocking chairs outside on the porch really help. Fried oysters, catfish, catfish strips, slaw, hush puppies, yum. Service is over the top good. Helpful, friendly, and responsive to needs and refills. Would definitely recommend eating here - just call to check hours and days open.

An absolute hidden gem in Clarksville! We stopped in with huge appetites and were not disappointed. The menu is extensive, and everything we tried was delicious. I'm not even joking, they might have the best fried pickles I've ever had. And the key lime pie was to DIE FOR. The restaurant itself is spacious and comfortable, and our waitress was fantastic, she made sure our drinks were always full and checked in often. We'll definitely be back very soon!

Probably the best fried Catfish I have ever eaten. I have been going to this restaurant for years, originally in their former location and now in the present spot. I don't live close but it is on the route I take to visit family and some work related locations. It is one of those places you plan your trip around. Yes, it is that good! Besides the catfish, the sides are wonderful as well. I don't know how they cook fried fish and hushpuppies so that they never are the least bit greasy, but they certainly do! You want be disappointed! My latest visit was the day after Christmas '23 after we had unexpected chance to visit family for Christmas. The return home allowed us a stop at The Catfish House and as I have already said, it was an outstanding experience.

I haven't been here in awhile and my mom wanted some catfish so we went here. It was ok. The staff was friendly and the food was just ok. The catfish breading could have some more flavour to it or some saltiness at all. The mixed veggies was mostly broccoli stems and not much spears. Both of us that ordered the mixed veggies said the same. Not much broccoli spears but stems. The hush puppies were delicious and some of best i ever had. So overall it's just ok. It could be better but just average to me.

Great food and decent price. Good service and timely. Would recommend to anyone. Nice place.

You can never go wrong with Catfish House. Food is always Amazing. Servers are polite. Plenty of outside rocking chairs to sit and enjoy the lakeside view's. They aren't open every day. Check locally for business hours.

The best fish on town. Love the atmosphere and wait staff cant be beat. Must have the fried okra and the catfish is perfect my favorite are the fried oysters.

We were driving through clarksville and I am so glad we grabbed an early dinner here! We got the grilled catfish platter and catfish filet dinner. They come with a side of your choice, hush puppies, and Cole slaw. Both meals were around $15 and we ordered to go since we were here with our dog. Food was ready within 15 minutes and we enjoyed it thoroughly! The catfish was fried well, light, and crispy. The hush puppies also has a thin crispy outer cover and the inside was perfectly flavored in my opinion. Just a tad sweet and so scrumptious fresh. My grilled catfish was a little extra salty on some parts but overall, still good. The Cole slaw really balanced everything out. The portion size was very generous, so we had leftovers too. The parking lot was packed by the time we left around 6.30pm. So glad we stopped by!

I've been going to CH since I was a kid, now in my mid 50s. It's my favorite catfish place. Look forward to eating there when I'm back in the area from NC visiting family. Only complaint is recently they changed their hush puppies recipe and they are now bland sweet like every other place. Very disappointed. I hope they go back to the tasty hush puppies. The service is very good.

I got the Catfish Strip Dinner and it was wonderful. The service was great. She kept on checking up on us. The restaurant felt like home. It makes you feel like family. I would recommend visiting whenever you're in Clarksville.

Everything tasted very fresh. Our server was very attentive and checked on us multiple times during the meal. The decor is rustic and it feels very homey. This is a great place to visit anytime you're in Clarksville.

Took some friends from LA here on our 4th(!) visit. They couldn't get over how delicious everything was. Order the 2 or 3 piece catfish dinner with 2 sides with yummy hush puppies & vinegar slaw & you won't be disappointed. You must order the fried okra too! We went on a Friday night & still were seated quickly. A must see if you're visiting Clarksville!

Food was okay, kind of greasy and heavy. Wasn't real comfortable with the atmosphere as several locals felt the need to stare and made us feel as if we didn't belong.

We ordered catfish and hamburger steak to go. Nothing wrong with the hb steak but the fish portion was tiny, only about 3 oz. Other restaurants provide 3-4 pieces for the same amount. It was heavily seasoned so if it was catfish, I couldn't tell. We ended up going to Sweet P's and it was very good. Country style.​

Food was perfect. Restaurant could use some cleaning. Service seemed slow for Thursday night and a light crowd. But we will be back for the fish!

Catfish house is our favorite dining in Clarksville, nice home style food! Delicious!

This was our first time going to this restaurant. The food was amazing and the service was great!! the southern comfort food was delicious and we shall revisit VERY soon!

This place was very very good! The catfish was superb. The only thing I wasn't super crazy about was all the breeding and fried stuff, but that was probably due to my choices and not the restaurant. I just felt like I needed some fresh veggies and a salad. I can't wait to come back and try the cobbler on a weekend

The service was good and the food was ok. I did not get to order what I wanted because the item requested had run out.

Excellent meal and great service. Little wait but hey they only drop your fish in fryer as you order. Nothing better than hot fish right out the fryer. My fries were crispy and great hush puppies. I will be back.

Pleasantly surprised! This out of the way small town restaurant is eye opening! Obviously the catfish is good, and so are the side dishes and appetizers (highlighted by the 99 cent fries okra appetizer). The sweet tea was on point. Plenty of parking, cleans and with great decor. If you're in Clarksville and never been or just passing through, this is a must try! Highway recommend, I'll be back!

Air conditioning was out, and we were sweating before we ordered! Service was decent from our main waitress, but everyone else seemed miserable. The food was the same as any fried food place, even the shell gas station fish tastes exactly the same. The fried pickles however are the only thing keeping this from a one star. We will never go back. 90$ for below average fried food is not worth it for my wife, two kids under 4, and myself. I wish the food had as much heart in it as the building and setting does. This place has been a staple for decades, and they know people will come back for its nostalgia and it shows.

Service was excellent. Food was pretty good... kind of pricey but to be honest I only been there once. Experience was kind of ruined by crying kids. Need to go back and try more food on their menu.

Lust or Love at first sight, smell, touch, & taste! If you love fresh and home made Southern food and catfish, run don't walk to this place! The Catfish house supersedes every Southern food restaurant I have ever been to in every way. I discovered the Catfish House by accident. I was looking for restaurants serving fish entrees and stumbled upon the Catfish House. The Entrance: I think every beautiful home, building, or magical place etc should give you a sense of arrival. It shouldn't be "WHOMP there it is in neon lights". The entrance is a long and winding road through a canopy of trees. Ideal. The Restaurant at first sight: The Catfish House looks like a humble and simple building or a large home in the country surrounded by woods. Inside you feel like you are in a home not a restaurant. You feel very comfortable instantly. This is how a restaurant should feel: very approachable and familiar like a beloved mother or grandma. When you step on the porch of the restaurant, you instantly smell the aroma of delicious food. A good sign. The Server: Emma Very professional, friendly, and efficient. I was so impressed by her service and Sunny attitude. She actually seemed happy to work and be at the Catfish house. I love condiments, and she happily accommodated all of them. She is one of the best servers I ever had in my life. I would request her again. She wrote a sweet little note on our receipt. She, also, wrote out a recipe of condiments and sides of tomato & rice pilaf with one of the orders of Cajun and simple chicken on their menu on paper for me. The Food: You know when your lunch date smiles after taking the first bite of food that it is going to be a good date. The food presentation is simple and very humble. The smell, taste, and texture were phenomenal. The prices were low and very affordable. We ordered and tasted a lot. We didn't eat that much. The leftovers takeout was gigantic. Yet, we wanted to sample everything. I asked Emma for a recommendation, and she told me the combination platter was popular. I got the catfish, oyster, and scallops platter with rice pilaf. My date ordered the fried corn cob, Mayo coleslaw, and okra. We both got coleslaw and white bean soup. Sweet Tea in Mason Jars: Perfect The fried okra: The best I ever had. Hushpuppies: Excellent The coleslaw: The best I ever had. The fried corn on the cob: Excellent I hate corn yet this corn was exemplary. I took only one bite. The rice pilaf: The best I ever had The white bean soup: Good I usually hate beans too. The fried oysters: Excellent I liked seasoning it with hot sauce, lemon juice, & horseradish and pairing it with white bean soup & rice pilaf. Good taste combination. The Catfish: Excellent The Scallops: Good The Catfish Sandwich: The best fish sandwich I ever had. I took a bite of it. Conclusion: I will definitely come back here again and again.

The food was amazing and the atmosphere was nice and friendly. I would definitely recommend this place. Family friendly or if you're going out for a date.

The best fried catfish in town. Sides are good. Really liked the white beans and okra. Service is good. Nice clean looking place.

I was completely disappointed with my meal. The seasoning was overly salty, and the fish strips were cut extremely thin and over cooked. Next time I plan on ordering whole filets, and hope for a better experience.

Food Service Ambiance Simply the Best of a the Rest in Clarksville Tn. Hush puppy's, okra, coleslaw like momma made

The food wasn't good. Service was ok. Catfish was very strong tasting. Not the best seafood we've had for sure. We normally go to the one in Springfield but it's no longer there.

Great service and wonderful food. The place is like a restaurant that should be by a lake, beautiful. Love the rocking chairs on their front porch.

If you want catfish, this is the place to go, never been disappointed. Two fish boneless fillet is wonderful!

The food was good and the ambiance was old fashion and cute. A good place for a family dinner.

Context: Sunday afternoon, seemingly right after church let everyone out :) Larger parking lot than I would imagine for this sized restaurant, with a massive and deep pothole to be avoided near the sidewalk entrance. Wait was 15mins, which was great because the outside was filling up with newly arrived patrons as we were seated. Here is what was ordered and what how it tasted: Catfish Sandwich - Large portion and arrived hot and tasty 10/10! Cajun Catfish: 7/10 A little overdone Catfish/Shrimp/Chicken Strip Combo: 7/10. Tasted like they fried all 3 items in the same oil :/ You have to pay extra of you want a "loaded" (non-plain) baked potato, which is a bit petty. They give you a small bowl of coleslaw and pinto beans with your meal. Both were on the plain side. Food was overall 7/10, not bad at all. Let's review basic customer service: 1. Our server did an excellent job of getting our orders and repeating them back to ensure accuracy. BRAVO! 2. Same server accidentally dropped a few full water and tea glasses while attempting to bring a large party's drink orders out (It happens). This happened in between two tables and liquid covered a good 8 x 8 patch of the floor. Instead of apologizing (no "sorry" we splashed water all over you and your shoes, splashed my daughter in the face too) and getting someone to clean up the liquids (or cleaning it up herself), the liquid was there on the floor under two tables feet and in the walkway for around 15-20 mins. From there another person decided to get a piece of equipment to suck up the mess, which required a few patrons to stand up. My issue is that the water was on the walking and seating area so long that the mostly senior citizens could have easily slipped and fell, giving them life changing injuries, costing the establishment a major lawsuit. 3. After our food was delivered by a runner, but NOBODY came around to refill drinks after we got our food. Why does this matter folks? All of the food served here is fried and full of sodium, which means patrons are always going to be thirsty, and refills are an EASY way to take care of them. It's BASIC! Our server came back around and asked if we were ready for the check, which I replied "Let's all get some refills first please" in a jovial manner trying to keep the energy light and playful. Our server came by, dropped the check on the table, then hustled over to her other two tables, completely forgot about our empty drinks again. After 10-15 mins and her asking another table about refills, I waved over what I perceived to be a manager. Instead of being a tattletale, I explained that our server seemed to be busy but she likely forgot our request. The manager took care of my drink but all of the sudden the server appears from nowhere and refills the waters at the table, purely by coincidence I am sure ;) My wife stood at the counter for 10 mins to pay the check and texted me that she was still waiting which was odd, because nobody else was standing there but her. The person working the counter apparently did not look up or acknowledge my wife :( The worker apologized for the ignore saying that she thought my wife was waiting to be seated, yet my wife was holding a receipt. Please acknowledge your customers.. especially when they want to PAY you..ITS BASIC! Lastly another odd occurrence I've never experienced: My wife used my Veterans ID card for a military discount.. BUT it was good for 10% off ONLY the veterans meal, which for $16 on a $50 tab equaled... $1.60 off, a major "lolz". Again I've never experienced this before so I am calling it out as odd. But I did not enlist 30 years ago for any perceived discounts, but instead to go destroy things and travel around the world. Coming from folks who have worked in legit restaurants for over a decade that requires hustle, this place needs to get some efficiency training to get them on track. Unbussed tables were present for many minutes as servers walked past to enter the kitchen empty handed over and over, while the hostess has a line for 30 mins of hungry patrons that cannot yet be seated. Those same empty hands of the servers could have grabbed the empty dishes and taken them to the dishwasher, then could be wiped down on the trip out. More tables turned over = More patrons = More Money! It's BASIC. All in all because of the off-beaten path location and the work-in-progress-customer service, it would be hard to return with better expectations. But the venue was pretty and the food was pretty good overall.

Okra Okra Okra!!! You'll try it and you'll love it! Best restaurant in Tennessee. Good country environment, not main stream like other country restaurants. Good old fashioned fish fry. Enjoyed the fried catfish sandwich, mayo slaw, and fried corn. Will definitely be back. Service was great, thanks to Emma. Sweet tea was a bonus.

The catfish was very well made! The sides are okay. The fried okra was okay, you get a lot for $1.99. It was sorta bland. It needs a good dipping sauce to go with it. Staff was friendly and our server was attentive! The atmosphere reminds me of a local Cracker Barrel.

Great food! Service was excellent! Great place to eat! The environment was just like I find in a coastal fish house!

If you're not a big catfish fan, I'd still recommend this place. There fettuccine Alfredo is one of the best! I'd also recommend there hush puppies, white beans and all the fixins.

I can't believe this little gem was hidden so close!! Hands down - the best catfish in town, and the best part? Well, the two best parts? 1. The fried okra. 2. Fiddlers! That's a whole catfish for those that don't know. Everything was absolutely delicious, and we have gone back several times since!

This place is the place to eat! Across the board, their food is excellent! Everyone is so nice and the food is AMAZINGLY GOOD!!! EVERY time I've visited this restaurant, everything from being greeted at the door with smiles, recieving good service before your meal arrives, to getting the excellent food, whether seafood,fish or steak, it's amazing. Very rarely have I encountered this type of service in a very long time! . The environment is so welcoming also. Thank you staff at THE CATFISH HOUSE!

Excellent service ! This establishment doesn't have an extensive menu but what the do have is good down home food ! The service is beyond excellent the staff is friendly and the atmosphere is family friendly. The place is very clean and the fish is excellent. I will warn you however , the coleslaw is a bit too vinegar for my taste . So , I do not recommend it. However everything else is very good .

Came in with my friends for dinner. Very cozy ambiance, like you're a guest in their home. We all ordered something different from the menu, and we were all very happy with our orders. Save room for dessert! The caramel pie is delicious. Very friendly staff and great service. I'll definitely be back for more.

First time coming here and I have to say, what a breath of fresh air! The atmosphere is very homelike and soothing. The staff are very friendly with a southern family vibe. We ordered an appetizer and ended up getting very full. They bring fried okra and beans to the table: fixins... We ordered a 2 piece fillet meal and it was so much food. I like the breading, it's light and crisp, but not greasy at all. Their house salad with feta vinaigrette is now my favorite thing in Clarksville. I am upset with myself that I didn't have room for pie, but it gives me another reason to come back soon.

Mediocre catfish, but overall enjoyable. Due to less than impressive catfish in the past, I always order it cajun style. Unfortunately, the cajun style wasn't much more flavorful. For a moment, I thought I lost my taste buds, but the coleslaw, white beans, nor the loaded potato suffered such blandness. Now, let me say that the catfish was cooked well, the inside was moist as tender, the outside crispy but under-seasoned. The coleslaw was good, slightly too sweet, but tasty. The white beans tasted great and were the standard mushy quality of low slow cooking. The best were served with some pepper jelly, which was first for me, but it worked well together. The flavor is reminiscent of bbq baked beans. As for the loaded potato, it's a loaded potato, if you mess that up, close your doors ad rethink your path in life. I would give them four stars if I ordered catfish at a steakhouse, but a CATFISH house should always be on their catfish game.

Atmosphere is very rustic and country. The food was average, processed and extremely greasy. I was hoping that this would be a "southern home cooked meal"type restaurant, but unfortunately that just wasn't the case.

You can find Catfish House at 1461 Zinc Plant Rd, Clarksville, TN 37040 west of Cumberland Dr and the other side of the Cumberland River. Parking is in the very large lot to one side and front and is of course free. I've eaten at the original location on Salem Rd before the restaurant moved to this new, larger building on more than one occasion. This is a favorite spot for my brother's family which still lives locally and home to many happy home-cooked style meals. This new location is a bit nicer than the previous with a large foyer where your family can wait while the table is being prepared. The new location is definitely an upgrade over the old and can seat and service more people. On this most recent occasion about 10 of us descended on an unsuspecting restaurant and demanded exceptional service and great food - surprisingly, the Catfish House provided both. Here you order individual entrees and appetizers and are served several accompanying dishes, like navy beans and slaw, family style. Probably their most popular dish is the signature catfish - this is dressed in cornbread and lightly fried or can be ordered grilled or as a whole fish. Tonight we ordered some fried pickles to start and then various seafood combinations, most with hush puppies, fries, steamed veggies or baked potatoes. Everything I tasted (and believe me when I say I got a bit of pretty much everything) was exceptionally prepared. I liked everything - even the beans and slaw (and I can be picky about both). Another standout for me was the fried shrimp - I think I could do a double order of these. Service was as mentioned previously exceptional. I don't remember the guy's name but he was very attentive, personable and remembered what we ordered. Food came out about 15 minutes after we ordered and everything that was supposed to be hot was hot, while cold items were appropriately chilled. Can't ask for much better than that. If you're looking for a home-style cooked fried catfish dinner, then you could do much worse than the Catfish House. (also posted to my food blog)

The Catfish House is southern cooking at its best. It is lined out the door on weekends. We stopped in tonight and were surprised that it was not busy. Open 4:00 to 8:30 weeknights. I recommend going then. Great food at reasonable prices and guaranteed to raise your cholesterol in a remarkably tasty way!

Probably the best fried Catfish I have ever eaten. I have been going to this restaurant for years, originally in their former location and now in the present spot. I don't live close but it is on the route I take to visit family and some work related locations. It is one of those places you plan your trip around. Yes, it is that good! Besides the catfish, the sides are wonderful as well. I don't know how they cook fried fish and hushpuppys and they never are the least bit greasy! You want be disappointed! My latest visit was the day after Christmas '23 after we had unexpected chance to visit family for Christmas. The return home allowed us a stop at The Catfish House and as I have already said, it was an outstanding experience.

This is a great place for some good home country food. The only downside is that they don't serve. Mac & cheese, but my children found many other options that they were excited about on the menu. It's a good restaurant to take the whole family.

The Catfish House is nothing short of incredible. The food is quintessential Southern fare and it is delicious. Great service and location. My Clarksville favorite!