Photo via Rodney Scott’s BBQ Facebook Catfish—seems like a pretty niche topic, right? Not in the South. In Alabama, it has its own spot on the food pyramid. Whether you like it fried or baked, here are 16 places in and around Birmingham to grab some catfish.
1. Johnny’s Restaurant
Say no more. Photo via Johnny’s Homewood Location: 2902 18th St S, Homewood, AL 35209Contact: Website | Call
2. The Fish Market
All fried? No problem. Photo via The Fish Market Southside Facebook Location: 612 22nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35233Contact: Website | Call
3. Lloyd’s
What a layout. Photo via Lloyd’s Restaurant Location: 5301 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35242Contact: Website | Call
4. Ensley Seafood Express III
Are you drooling yet? Photo via Facebook Location: 2161 Carson Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215Contact: Facebook | Call
5. Irondale Cafe
Catfish can be classy too. Photo via Irondale Cafe Facebook Location: 1906 1st Ave N, Irondale, AL 35210Contact: Website | Call
6. Top O’ the River
This platter is about as big as your 12 year old’s wingspan. Photo via Facebook Location: 1606 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden, AL 35901 (Gadsden) & 3330 McClellan Blvd, Anniston, AL 36201 (Anniston)Contact: Website | Facebook
7. The Crab Barrack
The Crab Barrack Roebuck Parkway location. Photo by Pat Byington for Bham Now Location: 7861 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35210 (Irondale) & 9417 Parkway E, Birmingham, AL 35215 (Center Point)Contact: Website | Facebook
8. Niki’s West Steak and Seafood Restaurant
Their mascot is quite literally a catfish. Photo via Niki’s West’s Facebook Location: 233 Finley Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204Contact: Website | Call
9. Rodney Scott’s BBQ
Photo via Rodney Scott’s BBQ Facebook Location: 3719 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222Contact: Website | Call
10. Saw’s Juke Joint
This is beauty in a Styrofoam container. Photo via Saw’s Juke Joint Facebook Location: 1115 Dunston Ave, Birmingham, AL 35213Contact: Website | Call
11. Cajun Seafood House
Hope you’re hungry. Photo via Cajun Seafood House Location: 2531 Rocky Ridge Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243Contact: Website | Call
12. The Seafood King
Photo via Seafood King Homewood Facebook Location: 5060 Academy Ln, Bessemer, AL 35022 (Bessemer) & 180 State Farm Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35209 (Homewood)Contact: Website | Call
13. Martin’s BBQ
THIS. Photo via Martin’s BBQ Location: 3029 Pump House Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243Contact: Website | Call
14. The Rougaroux
The blacked catfish po’boy. Photo via The Rougaroux Facebook Location: 817 39th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222Contact: Facebook | Call
15. Little Donkey
Catfish + tacos? Hmm I’ll give it a try. Photo via Little Donkey Facebook Location: 2821 Central Ave #101, Homewood, AL 35209 (Homewood) & 5363 US-280 b101, Birmingham, AL 35242 (Highway 280)Contact: Website | Facebook
16. Blueprint on 3rd
Blueprint on 3rd takes catfish to the next level with a summer salad and crawfish aioli .Photo via Blueprint on 3rd website. Location: 3000 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233Contact: Website | Call Still hungry for more? Make sure to check out our growing database featuring over 550 local restaurants, bars and businesses offering deals, curbside delivery and more .
Now we want to hear from you, Birmingham. What’s your go-to spot for catfish? Let us know on social @BhamNow .
ByChaise Sanders
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