Belzoni's Catfish Cafe

My order was incorrect. I suspect they just gave me what they had left since it was nearly closing time. I won't be ordering from here again.

I ordered a single catfish meal, while my wife opted for a whole catfish, hoping for a heartier portion. Surprisingly, my fillet had more meat than her entire fish. The okra was overcooked, and the serving of tartar sauce was disappointingly small. The single hush puppy we received was about the size of a large French fry. Additionally, the macaroni and cheese was overcooked and extremely mushy. When we asked for water for the table, we were given bottled water, which just seems unnecessary—water should be free in America.

I don't usually write reviews, but this restaurant definitely deserves it! It's a small spot with a lot of flavor. The food is absolutely fantastic, but the atmosphere leaves a bit to be desired. Located in a shopping center off Highway 820, not far from Lockheed Martin, the vibe is more like a library than a lively dining experience. However, the food really shines! The family running the place is from Los Angeles, and you can tell they pour their heart into the dishes. The flavors are fresh and the seasoning is spot on, with prices that are pretty much average for seafood. I'm giving it 4 out of 5 stars and I’ll definitely be back! Just be sure to check their hours, as they differ from most restaurants.

So... Mixed review but I'm still giving 5 stars. The catfish was amazing batter was tasty, fish was cooked perfectly (no squishy fishy and no hard bits) and the pieces were a generous size. Can't really say enough food things about their fish... Nailed it! We ordered two two piece baskets. The first one had sweet corn and fries for a side. Sweet corn was fine... Idk watery kind of. Not what I'm used to but not bad. Just not my preferred way of cooking corn. The fries tho... No no no. Over cooked like really on the verge of being burned and they were cooked in dirty oil. Such a bummer after that amazing fish. None of us could eat the fries . The second basket we got with fried okra and green beans. The green beans were great! Reminds me of soul food from back home which just warms my heart and makes my mouth water! That's exactly how I like my beans! The fried okra was ok. Would've been perfect if not for being cooked in that dirty oil. Huge bummer because that is my son's and my favorite fried veggie. The oil pooling under the okra was a let down too... Overall I give the food 3 stars but easily could've been a 5 with clean oil. So why did I give them 5 stars?! From the moment we walked thru the door I could've swore I was at my uncle's place! The guys there went out of their way to be warm and welcoming. Even stopped by the table and talked with my young son while he was stuffing green beans in his mouth. He told my son how it warmed his heart to see a little guy loving those veggies... Y'all my son thought he was Mr Cool after that and told his sisters all about that interaction ?? The small complaints about the food pale next to the amazing service we got.

Well, I have been trying to get to this place for a while now. The hours are a bit different but I was able to get there on a Saturday. We were greeted immediately and sat with some nice conversation. I had the 2 piece catfish plate with corn and macaroni. Everything was great, catfish breading was perfect and seasoned well. Corn was excellent and the macaroni was good but not as good as everything else. My wife got okra and fries as her sides, all great and the okra is a little darker but I think that it from the breading or seasoning. Give this place a shot, very good catfish . I ATE AT THE RESTAURANT, my food was not sitting and waiting to be picked up and then delivered.(yeah let fried food sit for 30-45 minutes and review it)Oh, I had a sweet potato pie. He told me it was better than Patty's, and it was.I got there on Saturday when they opened and the place was almost packed when I left.