Catfish Palace

200 Highway 175W Athens, Texas 75751

Welcome to

Catfish Palace

With our menu prices you’ll get just that. With a family friendly atmosphere, everyone can enjoy their meal here. If you’re in a rush, don’t worry, call ahead and we’ll have your food ready when you arrive.

200 Highway 175W Athens, Texas 75751

Main: 903-675-8580

Hours of Operation:

11am – 8pm Wednesday – Thursday

11am – 9pm Friday – Saturday

Closed – Sunday – Tuesday

Looking for fresh, delicious food and awesome customer service?
Then come visit us at Catfish Palace!

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What People are Saying

Catfish Palace

4.1

Based on 395 reviews

Bearded Jimi

01:12 19 Oct 24

I walked in, unknowingly, right at closing. I turned to leave, and the nice lady asked me if I would like an order to... go. She saved me from motel Ramen. And the food was great. The shrimp were tasty. The chicken was moist. I may go back tomorrow.read more

Jeremy Bumgardner

16:54 26 Sep 24

The catfish was crispy & served hot. I had a baked potato 🥔 as my side & it was yummy. The Tea was sweet, just how I... like it & my server is a hard working blonde 👱🏻‍♀️ haired woman.read more

Gayle Keller

19:49 21 Sep 24

Awesome job by Stacy, Joe, Yolanda! They went beyond the call of duty to make sure my large order was perfect. Thanks... for hiring such great employees! I can't wait to come back.read more

TJ Weber

04:45 03 May 24

Wow! Can’t beat their prices and service. You get A LOT of food you have to take it home. I don’t pass through here... often but this is my #2 favorite catfish restaurant in all my travels through the south. #1 place is in Arkansas. So this would be the Best In Texas! Their first original menu is hanging on the wall (photo attached) along with their current menu as of April 2024.read more

Jim P

03:04 22 Jan 23

I was super excited about this visit. Not what I was hoping for. The service was good. If you're going to eat here,... stay with the fish. I tried the all-you-can-eat. The catfish was ok. It should have been outstanding. The chicken was tender; but, dry and lacking in flavor. The shrimp was chewy. The sides were good. My 1st basket was the last, and I couldn't eat the shrimp. The facilities are aged and in need of a good cleaning. I'll try a different restaurant on my next trip to Athens.read more

Justin

06:47 11 Oct 22

Great food and very friendly staff. Definitely will be back. If your looking for a good place to eat while in Athens... this is definitely a good choiceread more

Joe L. Green

03:32 09 Oct 22

Catfish is one of those comfort foods. And this place in Athens Tx was pretty good, nothing fancy. In fact not the... cleanest but it was mostly old tables and chairs otherwise it was ok. But the fact is the catfish was good 👍. Would eat there again when I come back through town.read more

Eula Roland

23:05 19 Sep 22

Catfish Palace was just okay. The catfish did not really have that distinct flavor. It was good, everything else was... good. Prices are fair.read more

Gary McDonald

21:19 14 Aug 22

Good fish good service good price...don't take my word for it, go see for yourself.

Sheri Porras

19:18 06 Jul 22

I will ALWAYS recommend Molly's Catfish Corner! Buy the tartare sauce. Put it on everything. Seriously. Crispy, perfect... seafood. I'm still voting for one of those food shows to come highlight this place. An absolute local GEM!!! ❤️❤️❤️read more

Terry Price

20:08 08 May 22

We hadn’t been to Catfish Palace in years was never impressed. Saw the new management sign and thought we’d give it a... try since I Really wanted catfish. The change is super great! The staff was exceptional and the restaurant was super clean, the food is Excellent! We will definitely be going back! Am so glad to have another choice in Athens, we need it! Can’t wait to take my BFF there next week as she’s from Germany and loves catfish! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻read more

Thats Nice

21:34 03 Dec 21

Went for the first time. I will not go back. Fish was hot but taste like the grease fried in was old and it was like... rubbery and really skinny filets.read more

Charlotte Green

23:12 04 Nov 21

Wait staff was good, courteous, and checked on us constantly.....the food on the other hand was not great! The fish... had been cooked awhile, seemed to have kept under a warming light. Hushpuppies were soggy with grease, and baked potatoe was not fresh either....not my choice of coming back.read more

Kierra Clark

02:02 24 Oct 21

RIP to the review I had back in June😩 fish over cooked chicken strips as well...nothing tastes the same except the... tomato relish...had to take away a few stars..😔 my kids did love the new fries though 😋read more

Hanner Shipley

23:54 21 Oct 21

Catfish palace is a fantastic place to eat. When you walk in to this diner it takes you back to a simpler time. The... food was great, the tea was sweet, and the staff was welcoming and kind. They played Christian music which was a huge plus. The food was very reasonably priced and our waitress was very sweet. I will be returning regularly!read more

Linda M

01:23 15 Oct 21

The new owners have done a lot since they bought this place. Besides being squeaky clean now, the owners are very... personable and care about their customers dining experience. They have made improvements to food quality without significantly altering the menu. So, all of our old favorites are still here, only better, plus there are a few new things that are great too.read more

Anthony Grant

16:13 10 Oct 21

Fish was great, service was great, place was clean, and prices are good. I will definitely be back

Jose Manzano

23:12 29 Aug 21

My family and I pass by here a lot on our way to our lake house on weekends, and have been wanting to eat here. Finally... today i stopped but it was closed. A very nice gentleman reopened and served me. My kids and wife and i absolutely loved their catfish and fries. Excellent customer service. So happy I went there today. Highly recommended. And i will definitely be coming back!read more

Vicki Alexander

02:39 29 Aug 21

Room was not that bad, kind a like a motel 6. But my room had roaches, big ones and little ones. So won't stay there... again.read more

Robby turner jr.

14:24 11 Aug 21

The food was really good but as far as all you can eat you have to wait until they cook more so you will be waiting a... good while but other than that we loved it.read more

Anita McWhorter

17:16 26 Jun 21

We went today and it was sooooo good. Had catfish and shrimp plate. Nothing over cooked and coleslaw , tartar sauce... were wonderful. This is our new place to go for fish. Place is clean and waitress was very nice. The guy said he just took it over a month ago. Please try this place out.read more

aubrey reimer

15:16 16 Jun 21

Food is spectacular! Absolutely love the owners and their team. Great experience!

Linda Potts

19:37 11 Jun 21

Stopped by for lunch for the first time. Loved the catfish! Loved the coleslaw and hush puppies! Keep doing what ya... doing cause it's good!read more

John Ainsworth

14:59 25 May 21

This is the absolute best catfish restaurant I've been to in this area. The fish is outstanding and the people working... there are so friendly. I now order the regular size dinner because if I order any of the other two dinners, I have to take a doggie bag home. And that's okay too! You will not be disappointed...read more

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