When it comes to seafood, the Mountain State knows how to do it right. From fried oysters to a broiled catch of the day, you’ll find a restaurant around every corner that offers some amazing seafood selections. However, if it’s catfish you’re seeking… then check out the following seven restaurants that pull out all of the stops to create the best fried catfish available in West Virginia.
- Patty Joe’s Restaurant - Bluefield
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TripAdvisor/elissejo Patty Joe’s is a local favorite for their variety of American fare including seafood. The servings are as generous as the friendly staff — who treat everyone like family. You’ll also enjoy the cozy atmosphere. Patty Joe’s is located at 3029 E Cumberland Rd., Bluefield, WV 24701.
- Tricky Fish - Charleston
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Google Maps/Ken Snyder Where else but a beach bar would you expect to find seafood? Tricky fish features baskets, sandwiches and tacos overflowing with seafood, pulled pork — or fried catfish. Devour your catch in their colorful and lively dining room, or sit outside and enjoy the fresh mountain air. Tricky Fish is located at 1611 Washington St. E, Charleston, WV 25311.
- Jewel City Seafood - Huntington
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Google Maps/Todd Cox Relax and enjoy your hush puppies in the inviting dining room while your fried catfish is made to order. Find it at 1317 4th Ave., Huntington, WV 25701.
- The Rambling Root - Fairmont
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Facebook/The Rambling Root This lively restaurant and brewery in Fairmont features a smoked catfish on the daily menu that’s served with a cajun coleslaw. Prefer your catfish fried? Catch them when they have a tempura-fried catfish as a daily special. Yum. It’s located at 101 Fairmont Ave., Fairmont, WV 26554.
- The Boathouse - Snowshoe
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Google Maps/Jeff Elliott Whether you’re just coming down off the mountain after a morning of skiing, or want to enjoy scenic Shavers Lake in a warmer season, The Boathouse is a fun and festive choice! Before you go, check this link to view the seasonal hours. The Boathouse is located at 10 Snowshoe Dr., Dunmore, WV 24934.
- Cafe One Ten - Oak Hill
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Google Maps/Yvonne Baker Catch this local favorite on Fish Fry Day and you’ll enjoy a heaping serving of crispy fried catfish. Find this favorite at 110 Main St., Oak Hill, WV 25901.
- Mountain View Diner - Charles Town
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Google Maps/Shan Foley You can’t beat the Mountain View Diner for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The extensive menu features a wide selection with something to please everyone. If it’s catfish you crave, order the catfish filet sandwich. The fish is breaded and fried to perfection! Find it at 903 E Washington St., Charles Town, WV 25414.
Where’s your favorite place for fried catfish? Did we leave it off of the list? Feel free to add it in the comments!
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TripAdvisor/elissejo
Patty Joe’s is a local favorite for their variety of American fare including seafood. The servings are as generous as the friendly staff — who treat everyone like family. You’ll also enjoy the cozy atmosphere. Patty Joe’s is located at 3029 E Cumberland Rd., Bluefield, WV 24701.
Facebook/Tricky Fish
Google Maps/Ken Snyder
Where else but a beach bar would you expect to find seafood? Tricky fish features baskets, sandwiches and tacos overflowing with seafood, pulled pork — or fried catfish. Devour your catch in their colorful and lively dining room, or sit outside and enjoy the fresh mountain air. Tricky Fish is located at 1611 Washington St. E, Charleston, WV 25311.
TripAdvisor/Darren Ami B
Google Maps/Todd Cox
Relax and enjoy your hush puppies in the inviting dining room while your fried catfish is made to order. Find it at 1317 4th Ave., Huntington, WV 25701.
Google Maps/Douglas Jones
Facebook/The Rambling Root
This lively restaurant and brewery in Fairmont features a smoked catfish on the daily menu that’s served with a cajun coleslaw. Prefer your catfish fried? Catch them when they have a tempura-fried catfish as a daily special. Yum. It’s located at 101 Fairmont Ave., Fairmont, WV 26554.
Google Maps/Robert Smith
Google Maps/Jeff Elliott
Whether you’re just coming down off the mountain after a morning of skiing, or want to enjoy scenic Shavers Lake in a warmer season, The Boathouse is a fun and festive choice! Before you go, check this link to view the seasonal hours. The Boathouse is located at 10 Snowshoe Dr., Dunmore, WV 24934.
Google Maps/street view
Google Maps/Yvonne Baker
Catch this local favorite on Fish Fry Day and you’ll enjoy a heaping serving of crispy fried catfish. Find this favorite at 110 Main St., Oak Hill, WV 25901.
Google Maps/Blacia Zechman
Google Maps/Shan Foley
You can’t beat the Mountain View Diner for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The extensive menu features a wide selection with something to please everyone. If it’s catfish you crave, order the catfish filet sandwich. The fish is breaded and fried to perfection! Find it at 903 E Washington St., Charles Town, WV 25414.
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