Fish Shack

Bf and I came here for a date night as he has been here before and highly recommended it. I immediately noticed how crowded it was. Definitely a neighborhood local favorite on a Friday night, which is always a promising sign. Menu was diverse and seemed overall quite affordable. You could get many kinds of seafood cooked in practically any way you could imagine with large portion sizes. Bf got a plate with catfish and butterfly shrimp and I got a plate with cod. We split a side plate of fried okra. The okra was above average I would say, and we finished our plate of it. The fries were alright but nothing special, and I’d say the seafood was great. I enjoyed the shrimp I tried off of my bf’s plate more than the cod, but it was all cooked well and portioned generously. The sauce it came with was tangy and paired well with the seafood. Additionally, the coke I was given was absolutely massive and easily 3x what you would get for the same price elsewhere. I’d for sure recommend this place. Just be aware that it’s on the small side and parking/tables are limited!

I randomly stumbled upon this restaurant while in Plano. It was very crowded, so I had high expectations. I ordered the catfish special. I cannot remember if it was a lunch or daily special, but it came with rice and beans. All of the food was hot and fresh. My only complaint is that everything was lacking in seasoning.

Best bass fish I ever had! I wish I had know before how tasty bass is. Location is busy but the food taste great. We are definitely coming back soon.

Your catfish expert is back at it again. I've been spending some time in the Plano area lately, so I'm trying the businesses on that side of town. I tried the Fish Shack and ordered my traditional fried catfish with okra and puppies. The fish was fried perfectly. The fillets were a little on the thin side. Okra was also fried perfectly. The seasoning was minimal at best. From other posts, I believe that is intentional as they offer many sauces, including a bar, to make your own horseradish cocktail along with hot sauces and tartar. I would have liked some spice added, but I get not all are the same. Overall the staff was great. Neat place with some history the decor inside was different as it seems there is a history of stapling dollar bills to the wall making a great wallpaper. Overall, it's a solid place. Good food with some options. Fish fillets could be larger and with some spice. Price was on point as lunch was under $20.00

Great food, but ambiance could be improved The fish shank was absolutely delicious—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and seasoned to perfection. The sides were fresh and flavorful, making the meal very satisfying. The quality of the food definitely stands out. However, the ambiance left something to be desired. The seating was a bit cramped, and the overall decor felt outdated. The noise level was also quite high, which made it hard to fully enjoy the dining experience. If you’re here for the food, you won’t be disappointed, but a more comfortable and inviting atmosphere would elevate the overall experience.

I’ve read some of the reviews about the fish shack and I really think that a lot of restaurants need more than one chance to get an honest review. I probably eaten at the fish shack over 50 times. I will admit that the size of the fish and the quantity of the items flexes overtime sometimes I get excellent, and sometimes I didn’t get the best fish piece…but that’s the way it is with most restaurants…..nothing profound there just an observation. I have eaten quite a bit of catfish that’s been fried and I prefer this place because the catfish is battered correctly, cooked correctly, and is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside which everybody wants I usually get the catfish and shrimp basket with fries ….sometimes I get coleslaw or something else, I had one person tell me one time that their fries are like country boy fries are the big thick steak fries are excellent. The shrimp is butterflied and fried and just as good as any shrimp I’ve ever had and much better than your average catfish and shrimp platter. I believe they used to come with hush puppies but sometimes they don’t. I don’t know what drives that. Anyway, I highly recommend this place. I eat there at least once a month… oh, and they do have a sculpin Ipa from Ballast Point that’s really good with fried seafood. It’s just extra step they take to have this available to enjoy with their food.

We drove 30 miles to try this restaurant that was suggested by a family member The service and atmosphere were Good. The gumbo roux was more of a creamy base not at all a gumbo roux with no flavor. The boiled shrimp and crawfish was boiled in Tabasco sauce. Not appetizing at all. Made my stomach hurt. The fish and oysters were fried to perfection and would have been tasty if any flavor was used. We prefer our food cooked with seasonings not added after. Friendly service

First time here decided to try a local spot. Had the catfish special. I asked for any signature sides since most of them are fried. They said we have what’s on the menu. I asked do you have any homemade sides she then said onion rings. I did not get that and ordered the rice and vegetables. It was an up charge and the sides were cold and had no flavor.