The Catfish House is a welcoming family restaurant in Mayfield, Kentucky, where good food, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere come together to create an easygoing place guests can return to again and again.
Conveniently located on US-45 at 6140 US-45, this local favorite has built a strong reputation for dependable quality and genuine hospitality, reflected in its impressive 4.80-star rating from 426 reviews.
Whether you are planning a casual lunch, settling in for dinner with family, or simply looking for a comfortable stop for a satisfying meal, The Catfish House offers the kind of warm, familiar dining experience that makes everyone feel at home.
Built around the needs of busy families and everyday diners, The Catfish House makes it simple to enjoy a great meal in the way that works best for you. Guests can choose dine-in, takeaway, drive-through, or delivery, adding convenience without sacrificing quality or comfort.
The menu is centered on comforting favorites and crowd-pleasing options, including coffee, comfort food, quick bites, and small plates, along with a local specialty that gives the restaurant its unique character and keeps customers coming back.
From great coffee and dessert to a thoughtful tea selection, every detail is designed to make each visit more enjoyable, whether you are dining solo, gathering with loved ones, or arranging catering for a special occasion.
With seating, table service, and restroom access available, the restaurant delivers a smooth, welcoming experience from the moment you arrive.
Accessibility and comfort are clearly part of the restaurant’s commitment to serving the whole community. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom facilities help ensure that more guests can visit with ease and confidence. The atmosphere is casual, cozy, and quiet, making it an ideal place for relaxed conversations, unhurried meals, and family time without distraction.
Reservations are accepted, and payment is made simple with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. For those seeking a dependable family restaurant that combines quality food, flexible service, and a genuinely inviting setting, The Catfish House stands out as a trusted choice in Mayfield.
Call +1 270-376-3663 to plan your visit or place your order.
Our Specialties
Every dish tells a story. Explore our carefully curated menu featuring seasonal favorites and signature creations.
Our chef's signature creations featuring locally-sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
We partner with local farmers and suppliers to bring you the freshest seasonal ingredients every day.
Every plate is prepared with attention to detail, combining traditional recipes with modern presentation.
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
fried oysters hand breaded in flour and our special blend of spices
basket full of clam strips served with cocktail or tarter sauce
six pieces of shrimp grilled to perfection with our special blend of spices
six piece butterfly shrimp served with cocktail sauce
six piece coconut shrimp served with orange marmalade sauce
six red jalapeno peppers stuffed with southwestern cream cheese and served with ranch
basket of fried dill pickles served with cajun ranch
crinkle cut fries loaded with cheddar cheese and real bacon bits
three pieces of our hand breaded chicken tenderloins served with your choice of bbq sauce, honey mustard or ranch sauce
our hamburger steaks are made fresh daily and served with grilled onions
choose fries or grilled
choose fries or grilled
choose fries or grilled
Choose fried or grilled. Served on thursday only
oysters hand breaded in flour and our special blend of spices
shrimp grilled to perfection in our own special blend of spices
coconut shrimp served with orange marmalade sauce
breaded clam strips served with cocktail or tarter sauce
we offer a large selection of desserts, ask your server for today's selection
refills on lemonade $1 per refill
regular or decaf
Hear from our valued guests
The food was great. Very fast service. The blackberry cobbler was excellent.
We had the best dinner tonight. The food was amazing as were our waitresses. This was our first time here and it definitely will not be the last time.
The best grilled shrimp, white beans, coleslaw slaw, baked potato and hushpuppies I've ever had. 100/10!! Best fish restaurant I've ever been to.
Little out of the way if traveling through, but definitely worth it. Catfish was fresh and delicious. Fresh coleslaw was 10x better than KFC. Service was friendly and quick. Plus, they offer a 10% military discount.
I cried. They served me catfish, which was delicious and white beans. The beans took me back to my childhood so quickly I just simply cried. Best meal that I have had in a long time. 10 out of 10. I definitely recommend!
This is unlike other catfish restaurants (Willow Pond of Paducah & Eddyville or The Pond in Hardin) in that they do not bring out all-you-can-eat hushpuppies and white beans prior to your meal. The white beans and hushpuppies are a side item. It also took a lot longer to get our food than the other restaurants. However, the waitresses were super nice and kept our drinks filled. We started out with the fried pickle fries. We got the 2 & 3 piece Pond raised catfish filet dinners and both got fries. Since we don't like coleslaw, they let us substitute it for another cup of white beans. The hushpuppies were pretty good. While they were sold out of most of their dessert selections, they did have peanut butter pie and chess pie left. The peanut butter pie was amazing! We would definitely come back.
Delicious catfish cooked perfectly! I drove 30 minutes to eat here and was not disappointed. The star of the show though has to be the white beans and hush puppies…. Fantastic flavor! I would come back again to just eat the beans and hush puppies!
This place has great food, service and a very inviting atmosphere! The food was hot and had a lot of flavor. We went yesterday, Memorial Day weekend and received a veteran discount. Not sure if they offer it all the time but I thought it was great that they support military veterans. More tip for the waitress... :) Thank you for the great experience as always!
A nice, clean restaurant, with that hole-in-the-wall vibe. The menu was simple, but not basic. The fish was good, the sides and appetizers were good. The service was excellent. However, what surprised me was the hush puppies. They claim to have "legendary" hush puppies.... They are right! I like hush puppies, but I have never craved them, until now. It's hard to describe, they are fried similar to funnel cakes instead of balls and they taste so good! This is a great restaurant and I thought recommend you give it a try.
A must stop for any adventure tourist or individual seeking quality meal and fellowship. The ladies that serve here are earnest hard-working and keep this restaurant spic and span. I do believe they put an extra dose of love into each serving they make. They are conscientious about checking allergies and making sure the ingredients suit the diets of the diners! What does serene setting to have a peaceful quiet meal. Plenty of parking and ornate signage includes a fishing boat both outside and inside as the cashier station. Very clean restrooms
Common questions about The Catfish House
The Catfish House is located at 6140 US-45, Mayfield, KY 42066, United States, Mayfield, KY, United States.
You can reach The Catfish House by calling +1 270-376-3663.
The Catfish House has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 426 customer reviews.
The Catfish House features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Catfish House features the following service options: Drive-through, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
The Catfish House features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
The Catfish House features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Catfish House features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Quick bite, Small plates.
The Catfish House features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Catfish House features the following amenities: Restroom.
The Catfish House features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet.
The Catfish House features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
The Catfish House features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Catfish House features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Catfish House features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Catfish House features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Business Features
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