If you’re a fan of fried fish, you’re in luck! From fried catfish and fried grouper, to fried snapper and fried tilapia, there are several types of fried fish served here in Alabama. Listed below are nine restaurants in Alabama that serve the best fried fish you’ve ever tasted. Check them out!
- The Gulf - Orange Beach
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tripadvisor/DoveyReview The Gulf is a unique seafood restaurant that’s made from old shipping containers. It offers a variety of seafood, including its famous Fried Grouper Sandwich. The majority of people who visit this seafood restaurant do so to try this delicious sandwich. (27500 Perdido Beach BLVD)
- Old Greenbrier Restaurant - Madison
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tripadvisor/Belinda O Old Greenbrier Restaurant is well known for its fried catfish. This classic Southern dish is an absolute must-try if you’re a fan of fried catfish. If you do try it, don’t forget to order extra hush puppies. They’re delicious! (27028 Old HWY 20)
- The Fish Market Restaurant & Oyster Bar - Birmingham
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facebook/The Fish Market Southside The Fish Market Restaurant & Oyster Bar is a casual restaurant that specializes in regional seafood and fish with a Greek twist. The Fried Snapper Throats is the perfect dish if you’re wanting to try something different. (612 22nd St S)
- Felix’s Fish Camp Restaurant - Spanish Fort
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facebook/Felix’s Fish Camp - Spanish Fort People drive many miles to eat at Felix’s Fish Camp. The food is seriously that good! This rustic-style restaurant offers something for everyone, and its Fresh Catch Almondine is an absolute must-try. (1530 Battleship PKWY)
- Newbern’s Restaurant - Florence
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Newbern’s Restaurant is a great place to get fried catfish if you’re in North Alabama, specifically Florence. The catfish served here is pond fed and can be ordered whole or filleted. Whatever your choice, you’ll love it!
(3406 Florence BLVD)
- Capitol Oyster Bar - Montgomery
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tripadvisor/donsallstar Capitol Oyster Bar, which overlooks the Alabama River, is best known for its delicious oysters. However, its fried catfish is also a customer favorite. (617 Shady ST)
- The Bright Star Restaurant - Bessemer
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tripadvisor/GuyFromAtlanta_GA The Bright Star, which is Alabama’s oldest restaurant, serves some of the best food in the state. It specializes in Greek-style steak and seafood, and its Fried Snapper Throats are a customer favorite. (304 19th St N)
- Fish Creel - Anderson
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google/nicki bl Fish Creel is best known for its fried catfish and amazing salad bar. In addition to serving delicious food, this restaurant also offers excellent service and unbeatable prices. Fish Creel is a must-visit for anyone craving fried catfish in the Anderson area. (7367 HWY 207)
- Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar - Orange Beach
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tripadvisor/disneygirl62 Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar is a popular seafood restaurant that’s located on Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast. A favorite among locals and tourists alike, this dining establishment is best known for its fried shrimp. However, its fried fish is also worthy of a try. The best way to try them both is to create your own platter. (26029 Canal RD)
Are you a fan of fried fish? If so, where in Alabama is your favorite place to get it? Let us know in the comments!
tripadvisor/Seth L
tripadvisor/DoveyReview
The Gulf is a unique seafood restaurant that’s made from old shipping containers. It offers a variety of seafood, including its famous Fried Grouper Sandwich. The majority of people who visit this seafood restaurant do so to try this delicious sandwich. (27500 Perdido Beach BLVD)
google/Bob Lawton
tripadvisor/Belinda O
Old Greenbrier Restaurant is well known for its fried catfish. This classic Southern dish is an absolute must-try if you’re a fan of fried catfish. If you do try it, don’t forget to order extra hush puppies. They’re delicious! (27028 Old HWY 20)
google/Joe Limbaugh
facebook/The Fish Market Southside
The Fish Market Restaurant & Oyster Bar is a casual restaurant that specializes in regional seafood and fish with a Greek twist. The Fried Snapper Throats is the perfect dish if you’re wanting to try something different. (612 22nd St S)
google/Jan Bowen
facebook/Felix’s Fish Camp - Spanish Fort
People drive many miles to eat at Felix’s Fish Camp. The food is seriously that good! This rustic-style restaurant offers something for everyone, and its Fresh Catch Almondine is an absolute must-try. (1530 Battleship PKWY)
tripadvisor/AlabamaAngel
google/Michael Garner
Newbern’s Restaurant is a great place to get fried catfish if you’re in North Alabama, specifically Florence. The catfish served here is pond fed and can be ordered whole or filleted. Whatever your choice, you’ll love it!
(3406 Florence BLVD)
tripadvisor/joetbass
tripadvisor/donsallstar
Capitol Oyster Bar, which overlooks the Alabama River, is best known for its delicious oysters. However, its fried catfish is also a customer favorite. (617 Shady ST)
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
tripadvisor/GuyFromAtlanta_GA
The Bright Star, which is Alabama’s oldest restaurant, serves some of the best food in the state. It specializes in Greek-style steak and seafood, and its Fried Snapper Throats are a customer favorite. (304 19th St N)
google/Richard Brewer
google/nicki bl
Fish Creel is best known for its fried catfish and amazing salad bar. In addition to serving delicious food, this restaurant also offers excellent service and unbeatable prices. Fish Creel is a must-visit for anyone craving fried catfish in the Anderson area. (7367 HWY 207)
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tripadvisor/disneygirl62
Doc’s Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar is a popular seafood restaurant that’s located on Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast. A favorite among locals and tourists alike, this dining establishment is best known for its fried shrimp. However, its fried fish is also worthy of a try. The best way to try them both is to create your own platter. (26029 Canal RD)
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