Southern coastal cooking with Cajun-Creole flair, great seafood

























"I figured I’d give a catfish place a shout‑out: at Cherry Creek Catfish, one of my favorite plates is whole fried catfish with fried okra." - Erin Russell

"Garrison Park’s Cherry Creek Catfish is a no-nonsense spot for Southern coastal classics, with fried catfish at the heart of the menu. You’ll also find crawfish etouffee, gumbo loaded with shrimp, and oyster po’ boys that hit the spot. The dining room is cozy and unpretentious, with red-checkered vibes and plenty of fried comfort food. It’s the kind of place where regulars come weekly and no one leaves hungry." - Darcie Duttweiler

"The Sunset Valley Southern/Cajun restaurant’s chicken-fried steak comes with loaded with cream pepper gravy, fries, salad, and Texas toast. There’s also a super-sized version dubbed the Texas size. Even better: you can add a baked potato after 5 p.m. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Swimming at the Garrison Pool? Don’t skip a meal at this longtime Garrison Park Southern restaurant full of catfish and hush puppies. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Darcie Duttweiler

"My partner and I like to go to Cherry Creek Catfish a lot — the food is all just good and the desserts satisfy my sweet tooth." - Nadia Chaudhury