Catfish Charlie's — Restaurant in Corpus Christi

Located inside the Crossroads Shopping Village, it may not be an obvious find, but once you step inside and enjoy a meal, you’ll be hooked. I wasn’t sure what to expect when we pulled into the parking lot, but we left delighted with our meal and the exceptional service. We felt as if we had discovered a hidden gem, and trust me, you’ll leave wanting more.

At Catfish Charlie’s, you’ll dine in a casual, Louisiana wharf-style setting. This family-style eatery with the checkered tablecloths has a cozy atmosphere and the service is exceptional. I haven’t experienced customer service like this, ever. From the front of the house to the back, the service at Catfish Charlie’s far exceeded our expectations. The food arrived at the table lightning-fast, and as for our server, it was as if we had our own private waitress that we did not have to share with anyone. The staff makes you feel as if you are the only patrons in the restaurant. I haven’t had an experience like that before or since. The incredible, attentive, and super prompt customer service is a wonderful part of the unforgettable dining experience at Catfish Charlie’s.

The menu offers choices from farm raised fried catfish, a few shrimp choices, oysters, Cajun style frog legs, baskets of hush puppies, and gumbo. And if you are not a seafood fan, you choose from chicken-fried steaks, chicken strips, and Louisiana Style Red Beans and Rice with Ham. They offer some of the best Louisiana fare in Corpus Christi. The delectable hush puppies, delicious entrees, and generous portions leave you satisfied. The food is fantastic.

For our appetizer we had the Crab Pepper Puppies and the Fried Pickle Spears. We loved the Crab Pepper Puppies. The fried jalapenos stuffed with crab meat were a treat. The jalapenos had just the right amount of heat and were fabulous paired with the sweet crab meat — a wonderful combination. And we absolutely loved the crisp Fried Pickle Spears. They were crisp, flavorful, and prepared to perfection.

For our main entrees, my husband ordered the Fried Mississippi Catfish Fillets. The mouthwatering fillets came with country fried potatoes, zesty red beans, hush puppies, and coleslaw. Cooked to perfection, the tender white strips of catfish hit the spot after a day on the beach. I had the Bayou Style Fried Shrimp also served with country fried potatoes, red beans, hush puppies, and coleslaw. The creamy coleslaw, perfect fried potatoes—crunchy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside, and flavorful red beans complimented my shrimp, wonderfully. Cooked and seasoned perfectly, the fried shrimp was some of the best I’ve had, and the hush puppies are seriously to die for.

If you are looking for unforgettable service and fantastic food, I highly recommend a stop at Catfish Charlie’s in Corpus Christi. The food is incredible and you’ll feel right at home while you dine and enjoy a...

I stopped by Catfish Charlie’s and ordered the combination plate with frog legs and catfish, along with a salad and beans. I also ordered a bowl of seafood gumbo and they bring hush puppies to the table while you wait. Now, I’m normally not a hush puppy fan, but these? 🔥 Absolutely the best I’ve ever had.... crisp, flavorful, and cooked to perfection, wow!. I could’ve eaten a basket of them but I wanted to eat at least some of my main entree. The main entrée, however, left me underwhelmed. The frog legs were surprisingly small and disconnected (not paired as I usually see elsewhere). That didn’t bother me as much as the flavor or lack thereof. They really need a bold marinade or better seasoning in the batter. Even hot sauce and butter couldn’t save them. The catfish was fried well, but again, it lacked flavor and didn’t present as traditional fillets, strips, or steaks, more like unrecognizable cuts. On the bright side, the beans were excellent and it's hard to sell me on beans.... these were rich, flavorful, and hearty. The salad was fresh, colorful, and delicious. But the star of the show? The seafood gumbo! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hands down one of the best I’ve had. Flavor-packed, LOADED with seafood in every bite, and absolutely worth the trip. My advice: skip the plate and go straight for the gumbo and make sure you get the bowl, not the cup. If I’m ever in the area again, I’ll be back for the gumbo...

We ate at Catfish Charlie’s today for lunch. As we walked up the steps to the door, a manager nicely and graciously opened the door for us. Another young lady told us to sit anywhere we liked. The food was great! My husband and I eat here when we come to Corpus Christ, TX.

My husband ate Catfish & Shrimp without any lemons. He forgot to ask for lemons & assumed that there would be one on the plate. I told him that he should have asked for a few.

We felt like the yummy catfish were in smaller pieces than the olden days. We were happy that scallions were still put on the dinner plate.

My cup of gumbo was so good. I love Catfish Charlie’s gumbo. Not too spicey & with lots of shrimp. Sooooh delicious.

We ordered 6 fried shrimp Ala carte with 2 red sauce & 2 white sauces to eat on the beach in Port A. When we got to the beach, there was only red sauce, no white.. we were sad. Our server gave it to us in a plastic bag tied in a knot. I should have double checked the order.

We live & learn. We will always return to this establishment. The food is consistent. I love their creole & their gumbo & their sangria!!! The catfish & shrimp are yummy.

The customer service here is so welcoming. We just have to remember to ask for lemons next time & double check out to go Ala...