Katelyn Pennington

Food was great!! Favorite was the boiled crab legs. The fried items could have used a bit more spice but overall great experience and pretty good prices!

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Aimee Martello (Cherry)

Bf and I came here for a date night as he has been here before and highly recommended it. I immediately noticed how crowded it was. Definitely a neighborhood local favorite on a Friday night, which is always a promising sign. Menu was diverse and seemed overall quite affordable. You could get many kinds of seafood cooked in practically any way you could imagine with large portion sizes. Bf got a plate with catfish and butterfly shrimp and I got a plate with cod. We split a side plate of fried okra. The okra was above average I would say, and we finished our plate of it. The fries were alright but nothing special, and I’d say the seafood was great. I enjoyed the shrimp I tried off of my bf’s plate more than the cod, but it was all cooked well and portioned generously. The sauce it came with was tangy and paired well with the seafood. Additionally, the coke I was given was absolutely massive and easily 3x what you would get for the same price elsewhere. I’d for sure recommend this place. Just be aware that it’s on the small side and parking/tables are limited!

TheBlueZ06

I’ve read some of the reviews about the fish shack and I really think that a lot of restaurants need more than one chance to get an honest review. I probably eaten at the fish shack over 50 times. I will admit that the size of the fish and the quantity of the items flexes overtime sometimes I get excellent, and sometimes I didn’t get the best fish piece…but that’s the way it is with most restaurants…..nothing profound there just an observation. I have eaten quite a bit of catfish that’s been fried and I prefer this place because the catfish is battered correctly, cooked correctly, and is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside which everybody wants I usually get the catfish and shrimp basket with fries ….sometimes I get coleslaw or something else, I had one person tell me one time that their fries are like country boy fries are the big thick steak fries are excellent. The shrimp is butterflied and fried and just as good as any shrimp I’ve ever had and much better than your average catfish and shrimp platter. I believe they used to come with hush puppies but sometimes they don’t. I don’t know what drives that. Anyway, I highly recommend this place. I eat there at least once a month… oh, and they do have a sculpin Ipa from Ballast Point that’s really good with fried seafood. It’s just extra step they take to have this available to enjoy with their food.

Sam Gencer

Great food, but ambiance could be improved The fish shank was absolutely delicious—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and seasoned to perfection. The sides were fresh and flavorful, making the meal very satisfying. The quality of the food definitely stands out. However, the ambiance left something to be desired. The seating was a bit cramped, and the overall decor felt outdated. The noise level was also quite high, which made it hard to fully enjoy the dining experience. If you’re here for the food, you won’t be disappointed, but a more comfortable and inviting atmosphere would elevate the overall experience.

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Carl

Took my parents and they loved it! Great food at reasonable prices. We got fried catfish, fried shrimp, fried oysters, hush puppies, onion rings, fries, gumbo, happy hour beers. There were no weak links, all good 😋. The atmosphere is relaxed and homey. A patina of generations enjoying the place. Dollar bills stapled to the walls, a couple small TVs with the game on, fishing tchotchkes, photos of past drunken events, various award plaques. We’ll be back! 🐟🍤🐠

Phat_Tail

Food was delicious. Piping hot right off the fryer the fish was super moist, well seasoned and fresh with no fishy smell. The cocktail had a well balanced sweet and sour taste to it. Service was great and the vibe does make you feel in a fish shack. Prices were very good and fair amount of parking during the weekends.

The food is fresh. Fish, salads everything is delicious . I am a fan of the bass, regular or Cajun style. The shrimp cocktails are great. This is a must go to place!!!

Amazing ambience and fried seafood. Fried baskets are the best in DFW. Great atmosphere cozy vibes

Amazing ambience and fried seafood. Fried baskets are the best in DFW. Great atmosphere cozy vibes

Amazing ambience and fried seafood. Fried baskets are the best in DFW. Great atmosphere cozy vibes

Always amazing fried catfish! Now that I'm avoiding fried food I got the blackened catfish with veggies. It was delicious but too much food so I brought some home for leftovers.

Always amazing fried catfish! Now that I'm avoiding fried food I got the blackened catfish with veggies. It was delicious but too much food so I brought some home for leftovers.

Always amazing fried catfish! Now that I'm avoiding fried food I got the blackened catfish with veggies. It was delicious but too much food so I brought some home for leftovers.

Food and service are awesome. My go to is the catfish and shrimp platter with coleslaw. The gumbo is also very good.

Our entrees tasted excellent. The staff was cordial. The restaurant was limited in space but well-kept. I would recommend this spot.

Ordered 2Cod 12:50 Wed and no line however the wait time was approximately 20 min\nThe food itself was great. Lots of diners present.\nPretty clean place and air conditioning.

Ordered 2Cod 12:50 Wed and no line however the wait time was approximately 20 min\nThe food itself was great. Lots of diners present.\nPretty clean place and air conditioning.

Shrimp basket had large butterfly shrimp and delicious. Liked the fries. It was extremely busy for Friday afternoon happy hour. Servers very friendly and called many customers by name.

Fish Shack is the Best Seafood Value in DFW! They also do a fabulous job preparing excellent ingredients. The staff is always organized and friendly. They have two locations and I highly recommend …

I grew up on The Island, and their seafood salad was the best I ever had. \n\nMy friends all raved about their dishes.\n\nI would implore anyone to check it out--a relaxed atmosphere with quick ser…

Great place. Excellent food prepared correctly. Frank is the perfect host. Lunch and happy hour specials are on point.

Everything fried and tasty in one place. One of my favorite lunch spots. If you don't get there early, expect to wait to get a seat.

We decided to have our late lunch at 2:30 pm at the FISH SHACK on January 7. Our first time here. First Impression is that the place was clean, they have a friendly staff. The mounted menu is a lit…

We decided to have our late lunch at 2:30 pm at the FISH SHACK on January 7. Our first time here. First Impression is that the place was clean, they have a friendly staff. The mounted menu is a lit…

This is our go to place for seafood. Always good. My wife and I usually get the 4 shrimp, 2 fish meal and share, plenty for 2 for lunch. My favorite is the grilled shrimp salad. Lots of shrum…

Texas Catfish (John Crouch)

Your catfish expert is back at it again. I've been spending some time in the Plano area lately, so I'm trying the businesses on that side of town. I tried the Fish Shack and ordered my traditional fried catfish with okra and puppies. The fish was fried perfectly. The fillets were a little on the thin side. Okra was also fried perfectly. The seasoning was minimal at best. From other posts, I believe that is intentional as they offer many sauces, including a bar, to make your own horseradish cocktail along with hot sauces and tartar. I would have liked some spice added, but I get not all are the same. Overall the staff was great. Neat place with some history the decor inside was different as it seems there is a history of stapling dollar bills to the wall making a great wallpaper. Overall, it's a solid place. Good food with some options. Fish fillets could be larger and with some spice. Price was on point as lunch was under $20.00

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Friday night seafood fix. Santorini, Mexican shrimp coctail was just delicious and wife had shrimp nd crab cakes. Best fried seafood in DFW. Great ambiance and atmosphere.

Friday night seafood fix. Santorini, Mexican shrimp coctail was just delicious and wife had shrimp nd crab cakes. Best fried seafood in DFW. Great ambiance and atmosphere.

Friday night seafood fix. Santorini, Mexican shrimp coctail was just delicious and wife had shrimp nd crab cakes. Best fried seafood in DFW. Great ambiance and atmosphere.

I thought it was nice experience trying this place out! Definitely good vibes, happy hour and food was decent! The service is easy, you just go right up and order! Otherwise it was good time! Defin…

Great food. Fresh and reasonable pricing. Worth trying it out . Be ready to wait at dinner hour as it does get busy . Try the boiled shrimp.

I ordered the fried combo basket that comes with 2 catfish fillets & 4 shrimp. I chose onion rings as my side and got an order of hush puppies. The food was fried excellent, however for me the onion rings, hush puppies and catfish lacked seasoning. The tatar sauce is good.

Marky

I used to go there about once a month. It's kind of pricey for me for what you get. I have a big appetite. My wife gets some fries cuz that's what it comes with. She always says it tastes like it's cooked in the same oil as the fish. And I don't doubt it.

Carole Kelly-Higgins

The service was amazing, genuinely friendly, happy people. The food was just average though. If you're not from Louisiana, you might find it to be really good. But for us, I'm sorry to say the gumbo was not authentic at all, way too much flour and cornstarch, way too few shrimp and literally one teeny piece of sausage. I think that's what it was. The bread on the Po-Boys is not authentic French bread. The tilapia however, in the po-boy was very tasty. Nice casual, pleasant atmosphere. I wanted to like it more

James Mims

I randomly stumbled upon this restaurant while in Plano. It was very crowded, so I had high expectations. I ordered the catfish special. I cannot remember if it was a lunch or daily special, but it came with rice and beans. All of the food was hot and fresh. My only complaint is that everything was lacking in seasoning.

Michele

We were excited to try this place, but were unfortunately, mostly disappointed. My husband ordered a cod poboy with red beans and rice. He loved the poboy. It had a lot of flavor but the red beans and rice were terrible. My son enjoyed his catfish poboy and fries. He had no complaints. I had the tuna steak with veggies and it was all bland and the tuna was overcooked. My granddaughters had the chicken strips with fries. The chicken strips were juicy and tender but lacked flavor. The fries were the only thing that was really good. It definitely was not worth over $75. Kudos to the staff and quaint restaurant, though.

Good food but lousy po'boys! We go here frequently as they do have good food but recently, we were wanting some fried oyster po'boys. What we got were oyster Spiderman! Good grief, they on…

Good food but lousy po'boys! We go here frequently as they do have good food but recently, we were wanting some fried oyster po'boys. What we got were oyster Spiderman! Good grief, they only h…

Memoir Travels Events

We drove 30 miles to try this restaurant that was suggested by a family member The service and atmosphere were Good. The gumbo roux was more of a creamy base not at all a gumbo roux with no flavor. The boiled shrimp and crawfish was boiled in Tabasco sauce. Not appetizing at all. Made my stomach hurt. The fish and oysters were fried to perfection and would have been tasty if any flavor was used. We prefer our food cooked with seasonings not added after. Friendly service

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Severe over use of FABULSO cleaning supplies so severe sets of every allergy and asthma. But just as big an issue is the Owner and/or management has changed l. This place is no longer a classic sou…

I called the restaurant three times to make sure the order was correct for take out When I got home the order was completely wrong My brother who placed the order called the manager and all he did wa…

Tom Smith

First time here decided to try a local spot. Had the catfish special. I asked for any signature sides since most of them are fried. They said we have what’s on the menu. I asked do you have any homemade sides she then said onion rings. I did not get that and ordered the rice and vegetables. It was an up charge and the sides were cold and had no flavor.

Jenny D-Cres

This was a location I tried from passing it by and having a taste for fish/seafood tonight! I shouldn’t have turned around! The service and atmosphere was spectacular and nice but the food itself needs season added to the batter with a little more TLC. I’ve never had such food tasting like it went straight from the freezer to a tasteless batter and then into a fryer. My take on the food is 0 out of 10 for absolutely horrible! The coleslaw was okay!!! I’ve never in my life tasted such blandness of seafood nor fried foods. No love went into this at all…!! What a waste of $30. I should had started with the bad reviews first. I absolutely loved the greeter that took my order, he was super nice. Captain D’s and long John’s “questionable” foods would beat this place in a taste battle. I’m never going to this place, ever, again!