Catfish Palace | Athens Texas
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