Catfish Parlour, Seafood restaurant in South Austin, United States
Catfish Parlour is a seafood restaurant in South Austin serving farm-raised catfish fried and prepared with house-made coleslaw, pinto beans, and freshly baked hushpuppies. The casual dining space welcomes customers for meals that feel like home cooking in a relaxed neighborhood setting.
The restaurant was founded in 1973 by Dave Kerbow in Austin and later expanded to other locations. This establishment has been serving customers for over 50 years as a neighborhood gathering place.
The menu honors Southern cooking traditions with fried catfish, large shrimp, and oysters prepared in ways that reflect regional flavors. Diners come here to experience authentic food from America's South in a casual, unpretentious setting.
The restaurant sits along East Ben White Boulevard and is easy to reach by car with accessible parking. Customers can dine in, take food to go, or arrange delivery based on their preference.
The kitchen prepares all fried dishes using trans-fat-free oil, reflecting a health-conscious approach to cooking. The place is also remembered for its tongue-in-cheek house rule prohibiting table dancing and floor eating.
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