Jackson’s Catfish Corner
Soul food restaurant · Central Area
2218 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98144
Highlights
Fried catfish, hushpuppies, tangy tartar sauce, greens, yams
Fried catfish, hushpuppies, tangy tartar sauce, greens, yams
"Local legend closed after 40 years due to neighborhood changes and the new minimum wage law, but may reopen soon." - Harry Cheadle
"Terrell Jackson gave the city a reason to celebrate when he brought his family’s fried catfish back to the Central District in 2021. An order is five pieces, coated in a paper-thin cornmeal breading, and they dip equally well into the house-made spicy tartar and Louisiana-style hot sauce. It also wouldn’t be wrong to swap the “chips” for a handful of the crispy hush puppies." - Nate Hall
"Beloved since its inception in 1985, Jackson’s Catfish Corner has closed and reopened multiple times now, most recently making a triumphant return to the Central District thanks to Terrell Jackson on Juneteenth of 2021. The star of the menu, of course, is the Southern-fried catfish, delightful on its own or on a squishy bun with house-made spicy tartar sauce and pickles. If catfish isn’t your thing, you can order similar dishes with fried prawns or snapper instead; just don’t forget the hush puppies." - Eater Staff
"Treasured since its inception in 1985, Jackson’s Catfish Corner has closed and reopened multiple times now, most recently making a triumphant return to the Central District in 2021. While the namesake catfish is great on its own, the crispy fried fish is absolutely delightful on a squishy bun topped with the restaurant’s famed tangy tartar sauce and slices of pickles. Don’t forget the side of hush puppies." - Eater Staff, Harry Cheadle
"The six-piece catfish and fries at Jackson's is the first thing to order if you want to see what made folks so heartbroken when they originally closed in 2009. The dredge has a light dusting of cornmeal, which really lets the tender catfish shine, unlike puffier beer-battered versions elsewhere. Plus, there are plenty of tasty crinkle fries." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
