Ed Chen

After another day of exhausting but rewarding internships at Synopsys, I decided to reward myself with some delicious guilt-fried seafood at Cherry Creek Catfish on Menchaca Road. The moment I stepped in, the cozy, lived-in charm of the place hit me—a classic Texan diner vibe with red leather booths, neon beer signs, ceiling fans spinning lazily, and a wall decorated with vintage posters and fishing memorabilia. It’s the kind of joint where time slows down and conversation flows easily. I ordered the fried shrimp and catfish combo, which arrived on a blue plate piled high with golden, crispy pieces that still somehow managed to be light and tender inside. Underneath hid a bed of thick-cut fries, and the meal was rounded out with creamy coleslaw, beans, ranch, and a zesty cocktail sauce. It was indulgent but satisfying—comfort food done right. The beans in particular surprised me with their smoky flavor, and the slaw added just the right amount of cool contrast. Condiment options were generous, with a full caddy of hot sauces and other essentials on every table. The service was warm, the portions generous, and the whole experience left me full and happy. Cherry Creek Catfish knows what it does best—and does it without pretense.

+16

Joana

The fish was so good , and the shrimp too. This was my first time eating here, and it did not disappoint. I felt like I was in Louisiana because the food had so much flavor . Will definitely come again soon.

+3

Martin Andresen

I have always loved this place. We live north, so we dont get here often enough. I met up with a dear friend of mine, and we had a great enjoyable time talking. The waitress laughed at my jokes, a good thing. The catfish was extraordinary and in the picture. You don't see them, but there's 3 Hush Puppies down in there, and they are really, really good. The onion rings were a side dish, and they were very good. My buddy had a fish plate with a couple of sides, and yeah, he really enjoyed it. He also got the peach cobbler with ice cream on it, and I gotta bite. It was really good. It's got a unique interior decoration. The chairs are good, solid, and kind of like home tables that a lot of our group had growing up. It's just absolutely fantastic. They don't have a buffet, but they do have on the catfish and the shrimp, where you could pick six, ten, or twelve pieces. I just had six, and I was stuffed. It was great..

+4

Charlie Elliott

My belly is so full it hurts! The food was cooked to golden perfection. U can tell they use fresh/clean oil. Good sized plates. I love the rustic decor, very comfortable seats, and of course the sweat tea was on point! 🤠😎

+5

Alondra Trujillo

FOOD IS 10/10!! I have no words for the incredible taste of the food, Mac n cheese is divine 🤩 the cheese is perfect! The meat on the ribs is so tender, DONT SLEEP ON THEIR RIBS! Catfish was fat, juicy and crispy **well served on the fries

Great place to eat. Service is very good. Ambiance is nice. My sister loves their fried tomatoes. I love their jambalaya, fried okra, pinto beans. Everything is cooked to perfection.

Great place to eat. Service is very good. Ambiance is nice. My sister loves their fried tomatoes. I love their jambalaya, fried okra, pinto beans. Everything is cooked to perfection.

Great place to eat. Service is very good. ambiance is nice. My sister loves their fried tomatoes. I love their jambalaya, fried okra, pinto beans. Everything is cooked to perfection.

Great place to eat. service is very good. Ambiance is nice. My sister loves their fried tomatoes. I love their jambalaya, fried okra, pinto beans. Everything is cooked to perfection.

fried catfish is delicious here. As is the fried okra. Service is quick for pick up.

Fried catfish is delicious here. As is the fried okra. service is quick for pick up.

I have been going to Cherry Creek catfish since I was a freshman in high school in 2014! I used to go on Thursdays with my family once a month as our get-together spot! The service is always spot o…

I have been going to Cherry Creek catfish since I was a freshman in high school in 2014! I used to go on Thursdays with my family once a month as our get-together spot! The service is always spot o…

Food service everything was wonderful God has the place blessed. I have no complaints and the restaurant is clean. The service is fast and the dessert is just delicious I had the seafood plate. The…

Good food and service with reasonable prices.\nThanks \nCatfish is number 1 on my list. My wife always orders the chicken fried steak and it covers the whole plate and always have leftovers to take…

Classic South Austin catfish and seafood, pleasant atmosphere and friendly service. They also curiously offer ribs, which are delicious. Great place to relax and enjoy some of the best food in Aust…

Always good food great staff everyone is friendly and clean food is wonderful very tasty . Music is great

Whenever I’m in Austin, I always try to stop by here and eat. Always delicious food, quick service, and very reasonable prices.

Whenever I’m in Austin, I always try to stop by here and eat. Always delicious food, quick service, and very reasonable prices.

Whenever I’m in Austin, I always try to stop by here and eat. Always delicious food, quick service, and very reasonable prices.

Whenever I’m in Austin, I always try to stop by here and eat. Always delicious food, quick service, and very reasonable prices.

Good food and good service. Good choices for fish and chicken as well as a kid's menu. The catfish and the shrimp were fantastic.

Good food and good service. Good choices for fish and chicken as well as a kid's menu. The catfish and the shrimp were fantastic.

I had the fried catfish and fried shrimp combo that also came with hushpuppies (I replaced the beans with more hushpuppies), fries, coleslaw, the catfish & shrimp was amazingly delicious, the frie…

Kathleen Ann Coyle

Our party ordered onion rings and fried pickles appetizers, salads, the catfish plates, rack of ribs, and fries. Our hosts are regulars there and advised us that the portions were generous so be ready to take food home. Everything tasted great, presented nicely and in a reasonable amount of time. Our server, Victoria, is a credited to her employers. She made sure that we had everything we needed, napkins, drinks, condiments, and was the most pleasant person I've met in a while. I only gave 4 stars for the food because when I was served my ribs they were warm, not hot. They tasted fine but I like them a little hotter, being a personal preference. I would have liked applesauce served with them but I cannot name a place that serves it with pork so I usually bring my own. Still, everything was great. We will definitely go there again. Definitely family friendly, too!!

Arjun Kochhar

Went here predominantly for the catfish, which was good. Ended up ordering some fried okra, which were delicious - Crispy and flavorful. The gumbo was very good as well. The Shrimp were not that great and completely avoidable. The service was sharp and our server was pleasant and helped us navigate the menu.

+1

OneDayOrDayOne

Cherry Creek Catfish, where the blackened catfish, butterfly battered shrimp, and gumbo are the rock stars of the menu—seriously, they could headline a culinary concert. Our family taste-tested our way through, and most dishes nailed it, but then there's the mac and cheese thinking it's auditioning for a microwavable talent show, the fried okra doing its best impression of a leftover superstar, and the barbecue ribs with a dryness level that rivals my sense of humor. On the brighter side, the atmosphere is cozier than a blanket fort, and the service is so on point they probably know my food preferences better than I do. Oh, those sides, though—they're like the awkward dancers at a party desperately in need of rhythm. Cherry Creek Catfish, you're the quirky friend who brings the laughs and the food—it's a package deal!

+2

This is the spot if you just want a good, midwestern-style restaurant. The dark wood and lighting makes you feel like you're on a road trip stopping in the middle of nowhere but the food is good. The…

Food is pretty solid. We got the fried green tomatoes and blackened fish with the sides that came with it. The fish was probably the highlight of the meal as it was really flavorful. The size were ok…

food is pretty solid. We got the fried green tomatoes and blackened fish with the sides that came with it. The fish was probably the highlight of the meal as it was really flavorful. The size wer…

Food is pretty solid. We got the fried green tomatoes and blackened fish with the sides that came with it. The fish was probably the highlight of the meal as it was really flavorful. The size were …

Great catfish special for lunch - terrible lemons. Little to no juice, asked for more because I could barely get any juice for the catfish then bill came and they charged me $1 for lemons lol\n\n…

Had 8pm dinner August 1st . Catfish pieces are smaller and the salad was soaking wet I could tip over the small dish and water would come pouring out . It took several napkins to dry the salad. Plu…

overpriced mediocre food served in run-down ambience by well-meaning staff. The over-cooked under-seasoned seafood gumbo had a mushy texture and muddled flavor. The less-than-crisp coleslaw reminde…

Overpriced mediocre food served in run-down ambience by well-meaning staff. The over-cooked under-seasoned seafood gumbo had a mushy texture and muddled flavor. The less-than-crisp coleslaw reminde…

Great catfish and hush puppies, and solid fries, at a reasonable price. Austin classic.

Went to Cherry Creek Catfish for the 1st time. For lunch, I had the small fried catfish plate which came with beans, coke slaw, hush puppies. I subbed onion rings for the fries. Service was great. …

Appetizer Green tomatoes were obviously refrozen pucks. The mixed seafood basket was very mediocre. Don’t go here Bathroom was DIRTY, I told employee. She sneered at me. Salt shaker was grimmy

Appetizer Green tomatoes were obviously refrozen pucks. The mixed seafood basket was very mediocre. Don’t go here bathroom was DIRTY, I told employee. She sneered at me. Salt shaker was grimmy

appetizer Green tomatoes were obviously refrozen pucks. The mixed seafood basket was very mediocre. Don’t go here Bathroom was DIRTY, I told employee. She sneered at me. Salt shaker was grimmy

Appetizer Green tomatoes were obviously refrozen pucks. The mixed seafood basket was very mediocre. Don’t go here Bathroom was DIRTY, I told employee. She sneered at me. Salt shaker was grimmy

My husband and I enjoyed dinner with some out of town friends. my husband and I shared the Seafood Feast with an extra bowl of gumbo. Our friends had a Seafood Feast for the husband and his wife had…

My husband and I enjoyed dinner with some out of town friends. my husband and I shared the seafood Feast with an extra bowl of gumbo. Our friends had a seafood Feast for the husband and his wife…

Polly Richard

Was craving gumbo as the weather has turned so I hit up Cherry Creak. I want to think it’s great but it’s a miss for me. My first bite had me running thru my head bc it reminded me of something that wasn’t gumbo. Its tomato soup! If I didn’t grow up eating authentic LA food, I might have loved it. As for the rest of my meal, the shrimp, hush puppies, & mashed potatoes were solid. Not stingy with bread or condiments. Love! The mac & cheese left much to be desired. Weakest link for sure.

Elora Arana

Food was alright. Chocolate pie was the best thing I had, though it was half frozen when I got it. Wasn’t the most authentic fried catfish and friend shrimp I’ve ever had, but I’m from the gulf coast where I’m used to very good options. If you have a hankering for fried catfish, it’ll do, but definitely not as crispy as I’d hope. The fried shrimp was butterflied, no crispy whatsoever and had much to be desired. I would probably pass on that in the future. Fries and chips were fine, nothing special. Also, expect a nearly $4 “packaging fee” if you’re taking to go (apologies for the halfway eaten picture)

Saul Martinez

Food was above average. Service was good but my waiter gave me someone else's credit card and gave mine to someone else. Atmosphere is nice but it was a little on the crowded side. Tables are too close to each other.

Needlessly filthy. If they'd just clean it up a bit and do some remodeling. It would go a really long ways. The food is decent, not spectacular, but worth the money and all in all in line with the …

I am extremely disappointed with my recent visit. I hadn’t been here in years, and this used to be one of my favorite places. Sadly, since the previous owner passed away, it feels like the quality and atmosphere have gone downhill. The service was very rude and unprofessional. Our waitress made us feel like we were a burden every time we asked for something, as if she was annoyed to have to go back and forth. At one point, when we walked toward the restroom, we overheard staff members talking about us, complaining that we were taking too long to leave. They were also speaking negatively about another table. Hearing staff openly talk badly about customers was extremely uncomfortable and unprofessional. To make matters worse, my mac and cheese was served cold. I chose not to ask for it to be reheated because the waitress already seemed irritated and unapproachable. There were two Hispanic women working — one with glasses and a raspy voice, and another who was thin with curly hair. I don’t recall their names, but they appear to have worked there for years. This experience was very disappointing, especially because this place used to be known for great service and a welcoming atmosphere. I truly hope management takes this seriously and addresses the customer service issues, because the current environment is not a good reflection of what this restaurant once was.

Destini Spencer

Visited for the first time due to the amazing reviews, initial impression was cozy, waitress wasn’t the best. We asked about the daily special bc it wasn’t listed on the menu, she could only tell me fish or shrimp and a guess on the price, didn’t offer to find out or anything so once she left I had to go back to the front and hunt down the chalk board my husband had seen just to find out on my own. We each ordered a special basket, I got the shrimp and he got the cat fish. Pod arrived quickly, looked and smelled amazing, we tried the cat fish first, it was absolutely amazing, great texture, light fluffy and moist inside, nice light crispy crust, fillets were the perfect size. The shrimp was also delicious, however in the second shrimp I noticed it had not been deveined or whatever it’s called when they leave the disgusting poop sack in tact and inside the shrimp, I busted open the last few and it was in them all, I understand some places do this but it’s not mentioned and I was grossed out so my food wasted. If I had known I would have gotten a different meal. Whatever we decided the food tasted okay for the most part and wouldn’t worry a lot. Once she brought the check we paid cash, change should have been 18.65. She brings back 18 due to a penny shortage?? Umm excuse me but that’s 2 quarters, a dime and nickel I’m supposed to get back and it’s damn near a whole dollar? So honestly, after that too I will probably never go back. Several things that should have been handled differently and just weren’t that ruined what could have been a good experience.