Catfish is a staple in any good Louisianian’s diet, and lucky for us, they can be caught in just about every body of water in Louisiana. There’s nothing better than sinking your teeth into a piece of fried catfish, and this longstanding restaurant is one of the best places to turn to when you’re in the mood for locally caught fried catfish.

Barrow’s has been a landmark for seafood ever since 1943.

Mattlan Ladner/Google Originally called Barrow’s Shady Inn, the family-owned and operated eatery has stood the test of time, and has even expanded to include a second location in Harvey. Though their original location was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina and the family relocated after the storm, they returned in 2018 to bring back that delicious Barrow’s catfish that locals craved. Now with two locations (one in New Orleans and another in Harvey) Barrow’s Catfish is one of the longest-running black-owned restaurants in New Orleans.

No matter which location you visit, you’re in for a treat.

Mattlan Ladner/Google This isn’t your typical seafood shack. In fact, it’s probably the most beautiful restaurant you could eat fried catfish in.

While the star of the show is certainly catfish, you’ll find the menu full of tasty options for every palette. From pasta to ribeye, Barrow’s does it all.

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Do yourself a favor and get an order of their specialty crab claws as a starter.

Barrow’s Catfish/Facebook These delicious Gulf Coast crab claws are bathed in garlic butter and served with their house Doe Doe Sauce that’s simply finger-licking-good.

Just don’t fill up on appetizers, because you’ve got a mound of catfish to eat.

Barrow’s Catfish/Facebook Fried catfish was the very first item on the menu when they opened 75 years ago, and as the old saying goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!

You can get your catfish in a few different versions: a po’boy, a platter, or a combo that’ll include shrimp, oyster, or both!

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Served with a healthy scoop of potato salad, the same way it’s been served since they opened.

Vics/Google Again, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! Pair yours with one of their signature lemonades for the ultimate Barrow’s experience. If you’ve still got room, treat yourself to one of the homemade desserts. Praline cheesecake, lava chocolate cake, or a sinfully delicious bread pudding sounds like the perfect ending to a scrumptious meal, right?

Visit their website for more information including a menu for both of their locations and don’t forget to give them a follow on Facebook so you never miss out on any specialty dishes. Hungry for even more seafood? Check out these amazing seafood restaurants in Louisiana that are worth a road trip from any corner of the state.

Mattlan Ladner/Google

Originally called Barrow’s Shady Inn, the family-owned and operated eatery has stood the test of time, and has even expanded to include a second location in Harvey. Though their original location was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina and the family relocated after the storm, they returned in 2018 to bring back that delicious Barrow’s catfish that locals craved. Now with two locations (one in New Orleans and another in Harvey) Barrow’s Catfish is one of the longest-running black-owned restaurants in New Orleans.

This isn’t your typical seafood shack. In fact, it’s probably the most beautiful restaurant you could eat fried catfish in.

Barrow’s Catfish/Facebook

These delicious Gulf Coast crab claws are bathed in garlic butter and served with their house Doe Doe Sauce that’s simply finger-licking-good.

Fried catfish was the very first item on the menu when they opened 75 years ago, and as the old saying goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!

Vics/Google

Again, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! Pair yours with one of their signature lemonades for the ultimate Barrow’s experience. If you’ve still got room, treat yourself to one of the homemade desserts. Praline cheesecake, lava chocolate cake, or a sinfully delicious bread pudding sounds like the perfect ending to a scrumptious meal, right?

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Address: Barrow’s Catfish - Earhart, 8300 Earhart Blvd Suite 103, New Orleans, LA 70118, USAAddress: Barrow’s Catfish - Harvey, 1700 Lapalco Blvd Bldg A, Harvey, LA 70058, USA