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Catfish O'Harlies

★★★★ 4.2 · 100 reseñas

At Catfish O'Harlies, we offer a warm and inviting dining experience that's been wowing customers for years. Our cozy atmosphere is perfect for a casual lunch or dinner, with a variety of options to suit every taste. One of our standout features is our extensive salad bar, which...

Catfish O'Harlies

American · Decatur

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At Catfish O'Harlies, we offer a warm and inviting dining experience that's been wowing customers for years. Our cozy atmosphere is perfect for a casual lunch or dinner, with a variety of options to suit every taste. One of our standout features is our extensive salad bar, which offers a delightful...

At Catfish O'Harlies, we offer a warm and inviting dining experience that's been wowing customers for years. Our cozy atmosphere is perfect for a casual lunch or dinner, with a variety of options to suit every taste. One of our standout features is our extensive salad bar, which offers a delightful selection of classic dishes, including homemade-style coleslaw and pudding. Our menu also highlights local specialties, such as our famous catfish and chicken fried steak. With friendly service from staff like Erica, who can't help but shine, it's no wonder we've become a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Whether you're in the mood for comfort food or just want to relax on our wheelchair-accessible porch with rocking chairs, Catfish O'Harlies has everything you need for a memorable meal.

Què diuen els clients de Catfish O'Harlies

Catfish O'Harlies is a popular seafood restaurant known for its friendly service, fresh salad bar, and generous portions. Many reviewers specifically praise the fried catfish, shrimp, and hush puppies. Erica and Angel are mentioned as providing excellent service.

Plats populars

fried catfish (7) salad bar (11) shrimp (3) hush puppies (5) crab cakes (3) chicken fried steak

Ideal per a

Famílies Grups Informal Locals Turistes

Tip: Consider the portion sizes when ordering, as many reviewers mention taking food home. Truck and RV parking is available in the back.

Services

🅿️ Parking Accessible 🍽️ Déjeuner 🌙 Dîner Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 🤫 Quiet 👥 Groups

Preguntes freqüents sobre Catfish O'Harlies

Catfish O'Harlies es troba a 2019 US-287, Decatur, TX 76234, Decatur.
Catfish O'Harlies ofereix cuina american.
Catfish O'Harlies té horari d'atenció. Consulta el perfil per horaris actualitzats.
Catfish O'Harlies ofereix els serveis següents: menjar al local, per emportar.
Els plats més recomanats a Catfish O'Harlies segons les opinions dels clients són: fried catfish, salad bar, shrimp, hush puppies, crab cakes.
Catfish O'Harlies és ideal per a famílies, grups, informal, locals, turistes.
Catfish O'Harlies is a popular seafood restaurant known for its friendly service, fresh salad bar, and generous portions. Many reviewers specifically praise the fried catfish, shrimp, and hush puppies. Erica and Angel are mentioned as providing excellent service.
Consider the portion sizes when ordering, as many reviewers mention taking food home. Truck and RV parking is available in the back.
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Teresa Patterson

First time here and all is well! Catfish, chicken fried steak and salad bar we delicious the server was so kind and paid attention well.

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Dog friendly. Great place to stop during a road trip.

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Elizabeth Garcia

Delicious food and great, friendly service. Lot's of of food for a reasonable price!

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Johnny Wayne Eaves

First thing I thought of when I walked into the door was my home state of Mississippi and that was cool. Really hard to find a salad bar anymore much less with pinto beans and the lettuce was already chopped. Cathy was a very nice server and everything was was fried fresh. Definitely coming back. Oh and the cocktail sauce was the BOMB they make it themselves.

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Robert Patrick

Great food Nothing fancy Service was great It's a plain jane restaurant that u want to come back to

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Billy Kleiber

What a great little place to stop for lunch. Food was wonderful. The salad bar was fresh.

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Mary “Mama Bear” Howard

What a great first time experience. We will return I am 💯 sure of it. The food is delicious, the service was fantastic.

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American Patriot

Great catfish, the 3 of us shared the jumbo plate and still took home 2 fillets…. We will be back

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Voodoogem

Local spot where medical, law enforcement and other service providers come and eat lunch. Great salad bar.

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Billy

This is my favorite place to come eat after a long weekend of hunting. Good size fillets and always tastes fresh

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Trenton Lyall

Very friendly folks working here. Food is amazing and some large portion sizes too! I would highly recommend this place to anyone!

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Keith Hulsey

The catfish combo is the best, the chicken fried steak is thick and tinder. As usually their salad bar is the best in Decatur. We will definitely be back to eat here.

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Gary

Coleslaw, best in Texas. The salad is kept over ice and is ice cold, just the way I like it. Chicken fried steak is normally a hit or miss, this place it is a HIT. Dont miss out. Waiter, Cameron is very helpful and friendly. He kept my tea glass filled and was able to put together a to go order, just I was walking out the door.

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YANCEY Quintanilla

Delicious. And not spicy! Look at the beautiful mascot I found outside. Kitty Kitty

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V Kelly

My second visit here while traveling. The place is big so the wait was minimal both times. The waitstaff is attentive and the fried catfish was very crispy. The French fries have a nice light, crunchy coating on them, but the hushpuppies seemed a little overcooked. One person in our party got the steak and commented that it was good (he ate it all so I guess it was!). I would stop here again if I’m driving through Decatur.

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ayman alhayali

The best catfish along the road With big rig parking And great staff Just good all over Update Great again and amazing service over all in everything Kyle is amazing and very friendly Big lot for truckers Easy access Great location every where

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P M

Great atmosphere. Fish is good. Good salad bar Staff is attentive.

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Draven Gore

My wife and I stopped here and had a wonderful experience. We split the Jumbo friend catfish meal. And it was more than enough food for the both of us. We will definitely stop here again. Our meal was about 20 dollars and plus a tip. Our waiter Edwin was very kind and attentive. I would ask for him! 🫡🐟

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Lori Kachner

Service was a little slow but they had a 20 person party arrive just ahead of us so the kitchen got slammed. Our waitress was great.

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Keith Powell

Great food and atmosphere! BEST salad! We arrived before it was busy. Everything was great until it started getting busy. We then had to stop different waitstaff to refill our drinks. We only saw our waiter bring out other folks food while walking right past our table! I don't think waiting tables was his main job!

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Karli Rippetoe

We always see this place when we are going home from ft worth and always say we need to stop there. We remembered to this time & we enjoyed it. fried pickles were the best I’ve ever had and the rest of the food was great. Staff was very friendly as well.

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Mama Bear Don’t Care

The lady who greeted and served us was beyond sweet! Respectful, warm and welcoming. I ordered 3 pc fish with trimmings. It was delicious 😋 If you’re ever on the road and passing through Decatur TX stop 🛑 by for some eats you won’t be sorry ♥️

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Billy Blodgett

This has always been one of our favorite catfish joints, and our latest experience Saturday evening did not disappoint. In addition to catfish, the fries, hush puppies, salad bar, and fried pies are all excellent. I do want to add that our waitress, Trinity, was absolutely fantastic. She only has been working there for a week or so, but she was so kind and efficient. Her sparkling personality provided the perfect compliment to a wonderful meal.

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Keneth Hill

Really good food. Great service. Second time been here. People actually remembered me.

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Steven “Squiggy” Kaufmann

Great food. I had the catfish and frog 🐸 🦵 leg dinner. Comes with a trip to the salad bar. I'll be back! 😁

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wrathof don

I have been eating here for 25 years, and it is still always a great meal. Catfish is plenty and frog legs are juicy. Big menu with dozens of choices. Servers are great and the salad bar has more than just enough choices. Highly recommend a visit.

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Claire Beth OReilly

WOW❤️First Timer🤘Jumbo fried shrimp were huge and soo good & catfish. Loved the loaded salad off the bar that comes with the meal😋 The root beer was awesome tasted like a 80’s root beer!

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DR V

I don't generally like fried catfish but this fried catfish is extremely good and their cocktail and tartar sauces are excellent. Great atmosphere and experience. Nice little salad bar and we'll definitely return!👍🇨🇱

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Desire Castellon

If youre in texas and looking for a good country place this is it! We came in early afternoon, wasn't packed at all, great portions for price. Dinner come with a trip to the salad bar.

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Brian Everett

We were there on Saturday 1/3/2026 for lunch with family. Great customer service, great food and atmosphere. If we are ever in the area again, we will be back. Thank you.

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Roshonda Davis

It was my first time going in. Ive passed this place plenty of times on my way to/fro the metro plex... When i entered they greeted me explained The menu process. If u eat in you get the salad bar with your meal.. I ordered a half order of salmon with grilled shrimp, and a baked potato. It was very fulfilling. I will be going back and take my hubby with me so we can try the fried fish basket..

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Kristie W

When we are in the area, we love coming here! The salad bar is great and the entrees has large portions. The staff are lovely! Linda was our waitress today and she was so helpful & fun! The food was yummy!

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Amber Reeder

Run! Don't walk to get here to Catfish O'Harlies!!! This was my first time here and it was so wonderfully delicious. The catfish was superb! The chicken fried chicken has a light and flaky breading and was so yummy. The coleslaw is the best I've ever had!!! By far, though, my favorite was their homemade cocktail sauce!!

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Jared Holmes

Went back to Texas for work, found this GEM of a restaurant and I tell ya, the service is what you expect from a Texan, the food was impeccable and I can’t stop thinking about it! The salad bar and pot of beans was a warm welcome and the catfish for lunch was amazing!

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Brian Wimbley

I pulled over for my 30 minute break. I always wanted to try this place and I was impressed. I don't know if my cod sandwich taste good or not yet. I'll eat it later but my review is solely based on how I was treated. The young man at the door was extremely courteous. That alone was enough to make me want to come back. Plus, I ordered a cod sandwich, fries, and a salad from the salad bar to go. Thank you. One more thing. They have plenty of parking for big trucks.

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Lisa Corral

Passing through this town on my way to see a soccer game. When this restaurant caught my eye! Of course I stopped, I was not disappointed! The food was so delicious and they literally had an old fashioned salad bar🤤. Now this fish isn’t like red lobster or any of those franchise restaurants. This place was like grandma homemade catfish! The atmosphere was amazing. I wish I would have gotten our waitresses name, she was amazing. She knew I was in a hurry for my son’s game and she got my order in and out! If ur in the neighborhood stop!! U won’t be disappointed! Trust me

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Chris Towers

This was delicious! Old style country cooking! Food was very very good! Everyone was very nice and friendly while we were eating! Would definitely recommend to others. Price was good for the amount of food and quantity.

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Ed Nadwodny

It’s hard to find a quality fried catfish restaurant these days! This place is worth the drive! Nothing better than old school southern cooking! I felt the catfish filet were on the thin side but they had a nice light batter. You won’t go home hungry with the side of fries and beans! It also comes with a slaw and salad bar so fill up!

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Jeff Johannes

We like catfish..Great servings for the price..good tasting. Good service. Prices are good for the amount of food

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Robin Conomos

We were seated right away. Our server took a special order since I can't have flour products. They were able to accommodate me with freshly battered cat fish with cornmeal. So delicious and fresh. Our server was prompt and friendly.

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lifesgoodintexas

Are great place for catfish, fried or baked. The salad bar is awesome with a good selection that also includes two fresh bean pots. Fast and good service.

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Steve Glick

First time there. Super tender, juicy and big frog's legs. Perfect seasoning. Got the combo so got to try the catfish. Wow! They had a seasoning that enhanced the catfish flavor beyond great to absolutely scrumptious! Waitress was very attentive to our needs and never had empty glasses. Hour drive to get there and WORTH IT! Did I mention a very clean and fresh salad bar with many many choices? And of course, tasty sweet tea. Going back again.

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Bonnie Cryer

Food was good. I ordered salmon. They now charge extra for a baked potato. Not a fan of that. They were nice and split our plate in the kitchen for us. Wait staff was friendly and efficient. Salad bar was awesome. I wish they had cottage cheese. My dad got catfish and really enjoyed it. The only atmosphere issue is the smell of septic when you first walk in.

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Nicole Glass

This place never disappoints. Catfish is always delicious. Salad bar is the best around. I

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Marshall McCrory

I love this restaurant and you will too.If you leave hungry,it's your fault.The FOOD is FABULOUS,from the fried green tomatoes,to the catfish,fries and hushpuppies.The salad bar is good too.

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Dan Davis

This place is awesome ! Great home cooked meals. From their coleslaw, baked beans and fantastic homemade soups, and of course the fried catfish is excellent, not greasy. I recommend everyone to stop by and enjoy a good home cooked meal.

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David DC Campos

We absolutely love this restaurant. When my best bud Tom was alive, we would drive almost 2 hours to eat there. Now, as a Hotshot Trucking operator, I pass by there occasionally, but it is either late, or I am in a hurry to beat the DFW traffic. I had to take my truck into a nearby Diesel shop, so we made a day of it, dining there. Food was as good as we had remembered, plenty to choose from. Salad bar, pinto beans, and the biggest shrimp of any place we have ever seen. Like eating a piece of chicken. The service is great, friendly, and attentive. My only regret is that we live so far away to dine more often.

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Paul Terry

We stop here often when travelling through the area. The food is really great especially (and obviously), the catfish. The main meals come with the salad bar. The lettuce is chopped into smaller pieces and is always fresh. The salad bar also always has a pot of cooked beans at the end. The beans are very hot (physically) and VERY tasty - one of our favorites. The service is always great and the employees are very interactive with the quests and very friendly. This place is highly recommended if you have any questions at all when driving by.

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David Zalesak

What a place! Service was excellent 👌 👏 food is delicious 😋 and filling. Definite little (big) place to stop and eat till you can't move! Katie was so nice and funny!

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Valerie Dale

Nice to be able to go to a different restaurant during our travels. Husband loved his hush puppies and fist - silly guy. I ordered a steak well done and it came back opposite of that. The management reimbursed me for my meal even though I did not request that. I only asked that the cook was made aware as the waitress wrote it down correctly. Thank you for doing that for me. Afterall, it was a seafood restaurant. Blessings for this new year.

Tammy Pickens (TamTam)
Tammy Pickens (TamTam)

Food was really good!! Our server Erica was on point!! Quick and efficient, drink never got low. Salad bar was surprisingly big with many options. Hush puppies were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Food was hot and came out quick. Frog legs, tenders, and catfish were all ordered and everyone loved their food. We will definitely go back.

John Kershaw III
John Kershaw III

Had a GREAT dinner there this evening, food was good and the salad bar was VERY fresh. Our server Angel was AWESOME!! He was Attentive, Courteous AND Efficient!! GREAT JOB ANGEL!!

Philip Schielke
Philip Schielke

We’ve been several times and never been disappointed. Menu may seem a little pricey but when you consider the salad bar, unlimited beans, and portion sizes it’s reasonable. We typically wind up taking some food home.

Jason Matus
Jason Matus

ERMAGURD! I'M GONNA BE HONEST, THE COLESLAW WASN'T LIKE MY MOMMA MAKES, BUT SHE NEVER COULD COOK WORTH A DAMN. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS OLD SCHOOL SALAD BAR SETUP, EVEN HAD PUDDING. THE WIFE AND I HAD THE BEST EXPERIENCE HERE. FOOD WAS 10 OUT OF 10. FISH FRIED TO PERFECTION, NOT TO SOFT, NOT TO HARD. (THATS WHAT SHE SAID) AND THOSE CRAB CAKES... NEVER IN MY LIFE HAVE I EVER HAD A CRAB CAKE THAT TASTED LIKE SEA FOOD, HOT, MOIST, TENDER. (THATS WHAT SHE SAID). ALSO THEY HAD THAT GOOD COUNTY MUSIC PLAYING JUST LOUD ENOUGH, MY WIFE AND I FOUND OURSELVES SINGING. WE WILL BE RETURNING WITH FRIENDS TWICE A YEAR ON OUR WAY TO REDNECKS WITH PAYCHECKS.

Diana Gonzalez
Diana Gonzalez

Im from Florida and the shrimp here are FIRE! The catfish and potato was was so fresh! Angel our table host was spectacular. They have truck and Rv parking in the back. I wasn’t so fond of the salad bar but thats because I don’t like buffets. The decor match perfectly. They have rocking chairs outside. This place is to cute!

Lisa Merritt
Lisa Merritt

This place is amazing the restaurant is clean. The staff was very nice and knowledgeable. We had the salad bar and Fish. It was amazing. The fish was done not burnt, and the hush puppies were just right as well. We will definitely be eating here again.

Rebecca Sills
Rebecca Sills

First time dining here. Very Good. Our waitress Erica was perfect. From the moment of being seated, to ordering and receiving our fresh hot food the entire experience was perfect. Our platter of fried catfish, crab cakes, fries and hush puppies was so large my husband and I shared the meal leaving with a to go box for our left overs! The salad bar is small, but has everything you could want. The salad bar is fresh, has plenty of veggies to choose from, cheese, assortment of salad dressings, pasta salad, potato salad, slaw and pinto beans. Will be dining here again.

Stanley Brown
Stanley Brown

Simple & delightful menu! Now with having the order of crab cakes which also came with three catfish filet, fries, hushpuppies & a salad bar selection, "I was Happily filled"....

Jose Marin
Jose Marin

Stopped by on way back home.. had passed it several times and decided to give it a try. Was well worth it and fresh. The fillets are on the smaller side but still good. Got the fillet and shrimp combo with Mac. Meal comes with a salad bar and has good options to add on. Also they seemed to have what was baked beans near the salad bar. Definitely will stop by again.

Jeff
Jeff

This place does Catfish perfect? Of course they have many items on the menu, but for me it has to be the Catfish. My wife ordered the shrimp dinner, when she went to the salad bar I just had to borrow one of her shrimp. Yepper, they are tasty, too. Good eats.

LaTonya Weaver-Harris
LaTonya Weaver-Harris

Food is good!!! We go probably once a month!! I love their salads they are the best!! Always get the fried catfish but forgot to take a picture of it. I get it fried extra crispy and it is good!! Hush puppies are the long ones which I love!! Great place to dine at!!!

Rev A
Rev A

Friendly service, good salad bar, and overall tasty food. Got the chicken fried steak with green beans - it had a great, crisp breading, and the green beans were nicely seasoned. Also got the catfish with cajun rice - it was good, but the hushpuppy sticks were ok (usually taste better as balls), and the cajun rice was too salty. Ended with a fried cherry pie. Would ask for the icing on the side next time, cause it's a bit too sweet otherwise. Would come back again.

Cynthia Westbrook
Cynthia Westbrook

Thanks so much. It was great. Roasted peanuts to start with. The salad bar is yummy. A bowl of hot pinto beans adds to the salad bar. Then the meal. I had 3 fish pieces and five giant fried oysters. Plus 4 hush puppy sticks and fried okra. Took half home. Too full for dessert. Shout out to our waiter, Angel, very proficient, friendly, and helpful.

LadyBug
LadyBug

Love this place! Friendly wait staff, had fried catfish and salmon - both tasty! Nice salad bar. To go drinks. Rocking chairs on the porch to relax and hang out 😄. FORD Fairlane in the parking lot a bonus! Truck parking in dirt lot in back. Friendly dog with the sheep and cows too!

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Greg Mullins

The shrimp is amazing the server was great but the only thing was they charged use for water the water was the same price as the rest of the drinks NOT SURE IF IT WAS A SIMPLE ERROR BY THE CASHIER OR NOT that is a possibility

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Michael Wood

Yummy food. Friendly staff. Chicken fried chicken good and huge portion. Catfish and Shrimp platter also yummy and enough to bring half home. Fluffy baked potatoes and always fresh salad bar and pinto beans.

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Jim Sullivan

We had driven by the restaurant for years and never tried it. The catfish was on par with some of the better places that we'd had in Texas. However, dessert was a bit of a disappointment. We ordered the apricot pie. I ordered mine for there and the wife ordered hers to go. It took a few minutes to come. So, I was a bit confused when mine arrived cold and the filling was literally frozen. I'm accustomed to desserts being served in different ways and I've eaten pie crust that was less than well done a for as long as I can remember. So, I didn't think a lot about mine. But, when we asked about the situation, it turned out that the pies are made fresh and frozen. They were to be baked before serving. We may be back. But, I'll be a bit more careful about whether my dessert is served correctly.

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Paula Largent

We haven't been here in a long time but decided to come back to see if it had changed. The food was really good and the service was great but the prices are a little much.

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Frank Lucas

Great catfish and salad bar, family friendly and great hosting. Worth the drive from Lawton Ok.

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Tammy B

We got Chicken Fried Steak and fries. We were able to split the meal, meaning we got the dinner with two steaks and we could share evenly. Our server was Angel and he was great. He let us know we could do this and save some money. The food was ok. The fries were cooked hard, the salad bar was very very good, and the chicken fried steak was good. Oh ,you can also get a cute little pail of 🥜 peanuts when you walk in

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JAMES PITTMAN

Was Texas style restaurant and atmosphere. I do wish the peanuts were for sale. Best pintos I've had in awhile.

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Steve Em

Solid place for catfish. Service is great. Salad bar is pretty good as well.

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Mike Scorpio

Passed this place for years, never stopped. Some say it was no good. Well, I finally got a chance to try it. The first thing was the salad is, by itself, good. Could've stuck wit dat. But got to do the fish. It was excellent! All seasoned well and melts in mouth. Service was great too, very attentive. Also gotz other foods besides fish...

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Michael Reed

Nothing particularly wrong with this place. It just didn’t hit the spot for me. Food was fine. I got the three catfish meal. Came out hot and tasted good. My wife got the single chicken fried steamed and said it was good too. It just didn’t wow me in any way.

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Tammy H

The fried fish was good but the crab cakes were nothing short of disgusting. Fishy taste and mushy. I would go back because I know they do have good food. The service was excellent, salad bar was good and their hush puppies are delicious!

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Joseph Fassano

First of all, before eating at Catfish O’Harlies, you need to ask yourself WHY you’re eating at Catfish O’Harlies. Only when one can answer this question can one fully appreciate the experience. You don’t come to Catfish O’Harlies expecting a 5 star Brazilian steakhouse experience; you don’t take your wife here for your 20th anniversary; or to celebrate the birth of your first child. You come to Catfish O’Harlies because you’ve passed their MASSIVE purple and yellow sign on 287 one too many times, and your curiosity has peaked. Not to mention, it is the perfect midpoint separating DFW from Wichita Falls. Once you understand this, you may approach Mr. O’Harlies with the proper level of expectation. Now, for my experience. The atmosphere was second to none. Peaceful, yet lively. Service was excellent. Upon entry into the establishment, I was immediately greeted with a warm pail of peanuts. We were seated quickly and our drink orders taken right away. We were checked on an appropriate number of times and directed to their legendary salad bar. The arrival of our food was timed perfectly with the completion of my second bowl from the salad bar. The potato salad, might I add, was great! I elected for the Maryland crab combo which included 3 catfish filets, 2 crabcakes, a side of mashed potatoes, and 3 hush puppies with tartar sauce. The catfish was cooked well and tasted great. The crabcakes I was less enthused about. But, this isn’t Maryland and I was expecting much. So, for what they were, I was happy. The hush puppies were fine. The mashed potatoes were excellent. The french fries I stole from my fiancées plate were incredible. Speaking of my fiancée, she got the chicken fried steak, and let me say, if you’re coming to Catfish O’Harlies and thinking of getting the chicken fried steak, haha, stick to the catfish. I’d give it a 4.4/5 stars overall—and all those 1 star reviews? Don’t pay attention to them… they’re just from Oklahoma and jealous they don’t have a Catfish O’Harlies. I hope you enjoyed my comprehensive review of Catfish O’Harlies. Would I come back? Maybe! I guess only time will tell.

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Matthew Hutsko

Experience was decent. only problem was I ordered the 2 piece chicken fried steak, 1st piece was tender and edible. 2nd piece was like eating a cord super tough piece you could barely cut it with a knife and you would chew for days that piece was unedibal.

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Bill McKee

I think maybe ownership or management has changed because the amazing potato salad was nothing like it has been the last 5 years. Gravy was cooler than room temperature but ok if you put it on chicken fried steak.

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Darren Black

Nestled in the heart of Decatur, Catfish O'Harlies offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that instantly puts you at ease. As I stepped inside, the rustic decor and friendly chatter from fellow diners set the tone for what would be an enjoyable evening. Service Excellence: The service was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we walked in, the staff greeted us with genuine smiles. Our server, Sarah, guided us through the menu with enthusiasm, sharing interesting tidbits about the restaurant's history. She made us feel like cherished guests, attending to our needs promptly and ensuring our glasses were never empty. A Chewbacca Surprise: Now, here's where it gets intriguing. As we perused the menu, Sarah leaned in conspiratorially and whispered, "Did you know that the actor who played Chewbacca in Star Wars lives just a few miles away?" My eyes widened. Chewbacca—Wookiee co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon—right here in Decatur? It felt like a delightful secret shared among friends. Culinary Delights and Quirks: The salad bar beckoned, a vibrant array of fresh greens, colorful veggies, and tantalizing toppings. I piled my plate high, savoring the crunch of sunflower seeds and the tang of house-made vinaigrette. The salad alone would have sufficed, but we were here for the catfish. The catfish fillets arrived, golden and crispy. Alas, they leaned a tad toward the well-done side. While flavorful, I yearned for that perfect balance—tender flesh that yielded effortlessly to my fork. Perhaps a slight adjustment in cooking time would elevate this dish to greatness. And then there were the frog legs. A novelty for me, their appearance on the menu intrigued my taste buds. Unfortunately, they suffered the same fate as the catfish—overcooked. The delicate meat lacked the succulence I had hoped for, leaving me pondering the mysteries of amphibian cuisine. Final Thoughts: Despite these minor quibbles, Catfish O'Harlies left a positive impression. The friendly service, Chewbacca revelation, and hearty salad bar compensated for the culinary missteps. As I paid the bill, I vowed to return—perhaps to catch a glimpse of our Wookiee neighbor or to give those frog legs another chance.

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Mary

Catfish was nice and hot but the fries were not, but that was ok since the catfish fillets were decent sized. Server was very welcoming. Nice little salad bar.

Henry McCormick
Henry McCormick

My initial reaction to the restaurant was as we were walking up to it. The front porch with the long row of rockers reminded me of a Cracker Barrel. It’s not. Never has been. The wait staff was friendly, but at times they were somewhat preoccupied. There were times that we were left alone. As in nobody taking an order or delivering an order or letting us know what the status was of our order. That would be the reason for the four stars versus five. The salad bar was good, I thought the best thing on it surprisingly was the big bowl of pinto beans at the end. They were delicious. Otherwise, the salad bar was somewhat basic but good. The food was outstanding. The hush puppies were just right. The catfish was fried to perfection and there was plenty of it. Overall, it was a very good experience. One of the other drawbacks is the location it’s out in the middle of nothing. But make a trip It’s good food

yus pop
yus pop

Good rebound from covid days, and finally brought back the original hush puppy's and got rid of the frozen tubular ones. Seems as the salad bowls maybe smaller but the entre portions are great. I had the grilled shrimp with fries. Plenty of shrimp on the skewers and they were cooked perfect. My bud had the chicken fried steak and mashed potato...loved it. Couple sodas to wrap and all were happy. Server was very friendly. We'll be back. Bout $27 each with tip.

Chevi Hodges
Chevi Hodges

Food was good all around. Our table ordered - grilled chicken, chicken tenders, chicken fried steak, fried shrimp, fried catfish, and sides included fries, okra, mashed potatoes. Fries are solid, okra was kind of meh, gravy good, mashed potatoes were approved, and salad bar was fresh and good. Ranch was fresh. Service was a little slow for as few people as there were when we got there, but it did get busier. Portions also very good.

chris carlile
chris carlile

Catfish dinner was good but not the best I’ve ever had. Service was superb!

Elizabeth A. Howard
Elizabeth A. Howard

This restaurant is efficient and good at what they do. All the staff were great and welcoming. We were greeted and offered a mini pail of peanuts. The catfish did not disappoint and they have a salad bar that also has beans. Good for groups and families. This is a nice place for eating a planned meal out or an efficient eating stop while on a road trip.

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Jim R

I wanted to love this place but I just can't. The sewage smell walking in the door was terrible and should've been the first hint to just leave. But we pressed on. The salad bar is small but fresh. Note: it was the best part of the meal. The service was ok but didn't get drink refills until the meal was done. The restaurant appears to be clean. The food took longer than expected for lunch but finally arrived hot. The catfish lunch came with three of the smallest pieces of catfish I've ever seen, especially for the cost. The fish was overcooked and dry. The fried okra came out half and half...half semi-cooked and half burned. The "hush puppies" were weird at best and terrible. And then there was something they claim is coleslaw. It was lukewarm and tasted like they put nutmeg in it. It is a very odd flavor. Nothing served had any seasoning to it at all. Very bland. I've been driving by this place for years and hoped for the best. I was disappointed in the entire experience. And the prices for what you actually get is not worth the visit. I'm pretty sure I won't ever come back.

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Rob Latimer

The wait staff was very friendly. The atmosphere was fitting. Rhw food was just OK. My daughter thought the chicken strips were good. The fried catfish fried catfish filets were on the thin side. My son LOVES fried catfish. He said it was meh, and hush puppies were ok. The fries and fried shrimp were the best thing we got. The cheese curds seemed chewy. Overall, it was decent, we wouldnt avoid the place, but we wouldn't go out of my way to visit again.

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Ed OBara

The place needs a serious deep clean! Prevailing odor, bathroom needed serious attention.. needs updating! Owners..please put some cash and attention back into the place! Close it down for a week and hit it with a power washer and freshen things up. And fix or resurface the parking lot, had to weave around the potholes and standing water. Drove 50 miles because my memories were so fabulous from 10-15 years ago;). But..the good! The food was fresh, hot and wonderful..and the service staff was great! But couldn’t help wondering about the condition of the kitchen? Sad.

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Herbert Miller

Being a lifelong seafood lover from Louisiana I know the difference between fresh and frozen. The food is good. I like the baked potato option. Love the salad bar.

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Ray Bern

Seems like they must have gone to a less quality of fried fish because the juicy meaty fried fish is gone and been replaced by a more dry breaded fish. I understand the need to watch the price of your product but hoping they will go back to the good brand they used to serve that was 5 star all the way. Service and environment is still top notch just hoping to see the great quality I used to love and enjoy.

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Mike Parrott

Average. Nothing special about this restaurant. I'll start with what's good. The dining area(s) were cleaned and well kept. The staff was very friendly and extremely courteous. Our server was prompt to the table after a very short wait to be seated. We were invited to the salad bar and that's when things began to turn. The salad (and the food) was average. There were no meat (protein) options on the bar and the other items lacked much appeal. The bowl for salads were decently sized and allowed you to pile it on without fear of spill over. Our meals were to the table within minutes of finishing our salad although our fried pickle appetizer was late -- apparently the chef's did not hear our server request they prepare that order. Nevertheless, we ate our meals which was riddled with mediocrity. The catfish was luke warm with average (bland) taste (big deal since "catfish" is in the name). The frog legs and stuffed crab were very bland and the grilled shrimp was dry and overcooked. We used copious amounts of salt, pepper, hot/cocktail/tartar sauce, and ketchup to please the palate. Recommend you try this place if you have no other options for a night out. We travelled an hour from Wichita Falls and won't be doing it again ... Not for average.

Hayli Castillo
Hayli Castillo

The service and atmosphere were top notch! Super clean restaurant and the young man that waited on us was just incredible. However besides the awesome, fresh, and clean salad bar everything else fell way short. The crabcakes were so dense and flavorless. The fish was less than impressive. I’ve had better fast food fish. The fried jalapeños were okay but kind of burned and raw at the same time. I wish the food would have been better because they have a cool, large restaurant and awesome servers.

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Cassi Wingo

Service isn't that great, steak was cooked PERFECTLY but wasn't seasoned at all, very bland. Overall definitely disappointed for a $20 meal. Just withstand the wait and go to Casa Torres.

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Michael Trask

I regretted going here. The service was slow even taking my drink order. The food was mediocre given the cost. The salad bar wasn't bad, probably the best part.

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Reginald Ferguson

I ordered a two-piece fish dinner with green beans, and my wife ordered a two-piece with fries. This is clearly one piece of fish cut in half. Our order for dinner was $34. Will not dine here again. Over price

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Lauren McCoy

I ordered grilled chicken and the piece was super thin and very dry and bland. The salad bar was mediocre at best, with fake hard "bacon" bits and very limited options. Maybe the seafood is better but my food was not good and not nearly worth the $18 price. Very disappointing experience.

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Mr. H

This place has really gone downhill, The food used to be really good here, and I recently had ate here and it's not as good as it used to be. I don't know if it's an under new management or ownership or if it's just the cooks in the back, but I ordered the crab cakes and they used to have stuffed crab shells, which we're good.The crabcakes were very bad and the shrimp were not all that good either.!!

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Adam Barnes

The male host was nice, the waitress had a very bad attitude not a good communicator. The food.everthing on the salad bar. the beans where good, the clole slaw was good. the salad was fresh, my plate was catfish and oysters. Well there was maybe like 1oz of actual fish the rest was just fry batter. Not good at all. My wife got the salmon was not great.

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Debbie Coates

Burnt crab cakes (black)and small ,catfish was ok but nothing special pasta salad zero flavor. French fries over salted. Not worth the 20.00 we shelled out for it.

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susan mason

Driven past loads and always wanted to stop in, finally had enough time. When you walk in you get a waft of sewer backup and the salad bar is right in front of the bathrooms. Ordered the crab cakes and catfish as recommended. Was a big plate of flavourless hot(ish) brown. Fish batter isn’t seasoned, crab cakes were mushy and just tasted fishy,French fries were ok, cold weird tubular hush puppies. Knocked it off the list of Texas places to try, won’t be back. Should have tried the TexMex place next door. Was way busier, know better for next time.

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