- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Thin cut fried catfish
Posted on 12/20/11 at 2:32 pm
Posted on 12/20/11 at 2:32 pm
Middendorf's became famous for it, but the last two times I went to Middendorf's the prices were really high and the quality of the fish wasn't great. I recently ate at New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Company. I got the thin cut catfish and thought it was really good, much better than Middendorf's. The price wasn't bad either. I think it was $11.65 on the menu, but they were running a special so it was only $9.99. There were probably five or six nice size slices of fish on the platter, their delicious butter soaked fries, great French bread, and some of my favorite coleslaw. I was more than pleased and count it as the best deal I've gotten at a restaurant on St. Charles in quite some time, possibly ever. Where else can you find thin cut fried catfish?
Speaking of St. Charles Ave., that Shreveport chain seafood restaurant at the corner of Napoleon where the old Copelands was, is about to open. It might open within a couple of weeks. They're doing the finishing touches and there is a now hiring sign. I doubt you have to pay $25 to apply. I don't know if I'll ever go. Superior is terrible and it's the same owners. They'll do a successful money making thing there, but I can't imagine the food will be good. With Zea's, NO Hamburger and Seafood, Copelands' Cheesecake, Superior, Houston's, and this new place, St. Charles is taking on a certain chainy feel.
Speaking of St. Charles Ave., that Shreveport chain seafood restaurant at the corner of Napoleon where the old Copelands was, is about to open. It might open within a couple of weeks. They're doing the finishing touches and there is a now hiring sign. I doubt you have to pay $25 to apply. I don't know if I'll ever go. Superior is terrible and it's the same owners. They'll do a successful money making thing there, but I can't imagine the food will be good. With Zea's, NO Hamburger and Seafood, Copelands' Cheesecake, Superior, Houston's, and this new place, St. Charles is taking on a certain chainy feel.
14
Posted on 12/20/11 at 2:36 pm to TulaneLSU
quote:
I recently ate at New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Company. I got the thin cut catfish and thought it was really good
Absolutely. It's unexpected, but that place does some damn good fried catfish.
quote:
Where else can you find thin cut fried catfish?
Cafe Reconcile is good, but I remember it being pretty thick-cut.
quote:
Speaking of St. Charles Ave., that Shreveport chain seafood restaurant at the corner of Napoleon where the old Copelands was, is about to open. It might open within a couple of weeks. They're doing the finishing touches and there is a now hiring sign. I doubt you have to pay $25 to apply. I don't know if I'll ever go. Superior is terrible and it's the same owners. They'll do a successful money making thing there, but I can't imagine the food will be good.
Have you eaten at Superior Steakhouse in Shreveport?
If they're smart they'll be open before NYE and/or the BCS title game weekend.
Posted on 12/20/11 at 2:50 pm to TulaneLSU
I like Middendorfs thin filets. Had some a few weeks ago. You get a big arse platter for a good price
Posted on 12/20/11 at 2:59 pm to TulaneLSU
quote:
Middendorf's became famous for it, but the last two times I went to Middendorf's the prices were really high and the quality of the fish wasn't great.
It seems it's become sort of cool to hate on this place of late. I've never had anything but a great experience here.
The N.O. Hamburger and Seafood isn't bad, but it's nowhere on the same level as Middendorf's.
Posted on 12/20/11 at 2:59 pm to TulaneLSU
high hat cafe has really good catfish
its not really thin, but not thick either.
its not really thin, but not thick either.
Posted on 12/20/11 at 3:02 pm to TulaneLSU
Mike Anderson's is my favorite for thin cut. While not quite as thin, Dons and Parrains are very good. You get a lot more food at Parrains.
Posted on 12/20/11 at 3:13 pm to Y.A. Tittle
quote:
It seems it's become sort of cool to hate on this place of late. I've never had anything but a great experience here.
Only reason I could see anyone would have something negative to say about it is if they got their plate to-go and didn't eat it until they landed at home/work and the fish had gotten soggy.
Posted on 12/20/11 at 3:16 pm to TreeDawg
good point. freshly-caught, prepared at home channel cat is tops.
Posted on 12/20/11 at 3:19 pm to Rohan2Reed
man I hate that farm raised crap. 
Was dis-appointed recently to taste this at Don's, and I really like Don's.......
from the upper Amite River......
Was dis-appointed recently to taste this at Don's, and I really like Don's.......
quote:
freshly-caught, prepared at home channel cat is tops.
from the upper Amite River......
Posted on 12/20/11 at 3:23 pm to TreeDawg
when they built the lock and damn on the Red River just south of Shreveport we used to tear them up.
white perch on Clear Lake
bass on the north side of Toledo Bend
fresh-water fish at a restaurant is just never quite enough for me
white perch on Clear Lake
bass on the north side of Toledo Bend
fresh-water fish at a restaurant is just never quite enough for me
Posted on 12/20/11 at 3:51 pm to Rohan2Reed
quote:
fresh-water fish at a restaurant is just never quite enough for me
Precisely why I never order fried catfish. Just one of those things that will never compare to the homemade version.
Posted on 12/20/11 at 3:57 pm to Y.A. Tittle
I have no reason to hate Middendorf's. I have a lot of very fond childhood memories there. I used to love it. But the last two times, the fish was really greasy. Straightly, it wasn't very good. Perhaps the reason for the recent rash of complaints is that the quality there has decreased while the prices have gone up.
Sphar's, on the other hand, has always, IMO, been bad. I have never enjoyed my experience there, though, it has only been two or three times. If it existed closer to restaurant competition, I don't think it would survive.
Sphar's, on the other hand, has always, IMO, been bad. I have never enjoyed my experience there, though, it has only been two or three times. If it existed closer to restaurant competition, I don't think it would survive.
Posted on 12/20/11 at 4:06 pm to TulaneLSU
after reading this thread I'm frying catfish tonight
Posted on 12/20/11 at 4:12 pm to TulaneLSU
Not sure how long ago but within the last few years middendorfs changed ownership, i haven't been in a while but that may have something to do with it.
Posted on 12/20/11 at 4:16 pm to JL
quote:
Not sure how long ago but within the last few years middendorfs changed ownership, i haven't been in a while but that may have something to do with it.
If anything, I'd say it's gotten a bit better and more consistent since the new owners came aboard.
It's Horst Pfeiffer (who was formerly the chef/owner of Bella Luna in New Orleans) and his wife.
Posted on 12/20/11 at 8:07 pm to TulaneLSU
quote:
Middendorf's became famous for it, but the last two times I went to Middendorf's the prices were really high and the quality of the fish wasn't great
The last time I ordered the thin fried catfish at Middendorf's it was paper thin. Many people I know also complain of the thin fish. I disected a piece just to see if any fish was in there and sure enough there was a paper thin slice of fish that I could see through. The batter is what gets it over. The thin fried fish, in my opinion, is a gimmick they started years ago to increase profits. They take one big thick fillet and slice it paper thin, put a good batter on it, stack it up high on the plate to create the illusion that you are getting a lot. Add great tasting tarter sauce and it is a gimmick that made the original owners filty rich.
I do, however, love Middendorf's fried soft shell crabs as they are my favorite. The stuffed crabs are, by far, the best I have ever had.
Posted on 12/20/11 at 8:10 pm to TreeDawg
quote:
Spahr's in Des Allemand's.
Posted on 12/20/11 at 8:17 pm to TreeDawg
quote:
Spahr's in Des Allemand's.
Catfish chip ftw
I think they do a partial freeze on the fish and slice it on a meat cutter to get thin chips of fish. Yum
Posted on 12/20/11 at 8:21 pm to lsutigerbandfan
I've been eating at Middendorfs for forty five years and have had everything on the menu and all is good and as good today as ever. I'm a fan of the thin fried but if you don't like it look below it on the menu and order the thick which is the same price.
When it was sold the old black lady that cuts the thin fish was guaranteed her job and works there still.
And I'm a fan of Spahrs catfish chips.
When it was sold the old black lady that cuts the thin fish was guaranteed her job and works there still.
And I'm a fan of Spahrs catfish chips.
Page 1 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News