Catfish Corner--downhome favorites and AYCE catfish

Catfish Corner the name pretty much says it all...and yes, there is a $20 PB& J sandwich on the menu but it's a joke folks, I think.

The highlight is, of course, is the all-you-can-eat catfish plate ($11.99) and has been for years. They have spruced the place up with better tables and chairs and a general remodel but it is still the same food that Abilenians have been coming to enjoy their catfish fix for over 30 years. They also serve a good old-fashioned burger and hand-breaded onion rings. The fries are hand-cut too. This is not health food but you do not leave hungry. They have chicken-fried bacon on the menu for goodness sake. 

AYCE Wed shrimp special

On Wednesdays, they offer AYCE shrimp ($15.99) and it comes with catfish as well. They also have lunch specials that include catfish plates that are not AYCE. There are also chicken tenders, frog legs, chicken fried steak, hamburger steak, and options for kids who don't like fish (in addition and less expensive than the PB&J).

Plates come with choice of potato--baked or fries, salad or coleslaw, and hush puppies.

I took my mom and brother there for lunch on a Wednesday and we all left stuffed. The onion rings ($9.99) we ordered for an appetizer were a hit but they could have come out of the fryer just a bit quicker as they were extra crispy but still very good with nice thick onion inside. 

My shrimp had a nice breading on it as did the catfish, not too heavy. I had a baked potato and coleslaw as my sides, The meal was not overly seasoned and the fish was mild. It could have used a bit more spice but I know that is not for everyone and that issue certainly did not keep me from eating all of it. Mother got a loaded potato for her lunch because what she really wanted was the onion rings and my brother order the five piece catfish plate with a salad and fries. 

The server was attentive and friendly especially considering there were several tables of customers and she seemed to be the only server working. Experience shows.

It had been about three years since I had eaten at Catfish Corner and it was pleasing that they are still in business and serving up traditional favorites. Give it a try next time you want some fried food and the new year resolutions have worn off.

Five piece catfish plate

780 S Treadaway Blvd

Abilene, TX 79602

(325) 672-3620

• https://catfish-corner.business.site/
• Open 11am-9pm all week