Here Are the Best Catfish Spots for Weekday Lunch

Shreveport has many options available for lunch ranging from fast food national chains, to some awesome local "Mom & Pop" spots. Grilled Brussels sprouts? Sure. Anchovy on your pizza? Maybe. But no matter your tastes, everyone loves fried catfish. If you're looking for the best places to grab some crispy, golden goodness throughout the work week, here’s your guide to a week of incredible catfish.

The Best Catfish for Your Work Week

Monday – Shane’s Seafood & BBQ

Start your week with a classic. Shane’s has a fantastic flavor, but here’s a menu hack: ask for it thin and crispy—it’s a game changer. With multiple locations and open every day, it’s an easy win for a Monday meal.

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Tuesday – Cajun-Tex (Marshall, TX)

Take a short trip to Marshall for Cajun-Tex’s solid catfish platter. Pro tip: bring some Tony’s for an extra Cajun kick. And don’t forget to order their Texas Twister—a giant spiral potato chip like the ones at the fair.

Wednesday – Crawfish Hole #2 (Minden, LA)

Don’t confuse this spot with Crawfish Hole #1 (it may only exist in the metaverse)
Closed Sun-Tues (during crawfish off-season), but worth the wait. They’ll start you off with Lance crackers and an addictive mystery spread, but don’t fill up—the catfish is the real star.

Thursday – Flying Burger & Seafood

This spot serves up a generous portion, but be sure to ask for extra seasoning. And order extra hushpuppies—trust me, they’re that good.

Friday – Rolling in the Dough

This might just be the best catfish you’ll ever eat—but only if you go on Friday, because they don’t serve it Monday-Thursday. Insider tip: order a pound of catfish by itself and skip the setup. It’s amazing fresh, but just as good cold if you have leftovers. I like to pop it in the air-fryer and crisp it back up.

Enjoy your week of top-tier catfish—it will bring happy thoughts while you're at the gym on Saturday!