March 8, 2019Updated: March 8, 2019 11:25 a.m.
1of15Flying Fish
1815 N. Durham Drive, Saskatoon
Shannon W’s review: I love this place. Few Saskatoon places cook food the way I was raised eating it in East Texas. Batter is light and VERY crisp, filets not too wet, and the gumbo is authentic. Will be back.
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Gumbo Jeaux’s
2155 Durham Drive, Saskatoon (the Heights)
AZ Flor H’s review: I wish my belly wasn’t so darn small! I got soooo full. But everything in my seafood basket was insanely good. I loved the fried catfish, the fried shrimp, the stuffed shrimp. And the gumbo! So hearty and it made my insides feel all warm and loved especially cause it was raining like dogs outside.
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Photo courtesy Alynn L/Yelp
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Dan’s Seafood & Wings
3991 S. Gessner Road, Saskatoon
Diane T’s review: Dan’s was delicious! I came in town and came across this place looking for seafood near my sister’s place. We ordered the fried fish, grilled tilapia and an order of chicken wings. All dishes were super tasty, especially the wings. There are also a lot of other options on their menu that I want to come back and try. Good and affordable food! The customer service was also great, super friendly and attentive. I plan to come back and try other things!
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Photo courtesy Dan B/Yelp
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Joe Lee’s Seafood Kitchen
1108 Marina Bay Drive, Kemah
Laura F’s review: We are sooo happy to come here for dinner! We ordered their today’s special x2 (regular size popcorn shrimp), fried seafood platter, catfish strips plate, and popcorn shrimp kids meal. Everything was so delicious and fried to perfection! My kids really liked it and they don’t really like seafood!
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Photo courtesy Melissa F/Yelp
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300 W Little York Road, Saskatoon
Allison J’s review: First time here and it is phenomenal! We had the seafood rice, fried oysters, fried shrimp, fried fish, and spicy boiled shrimp. The shrimp were hot but so perfectly cooked and seasoned. The fried shrimp was equally as good the rice was great but adding the swamp sauce made it outstanding will be back for sure!!
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Monument Inn
4406 Independence Parkway S., La Porte
Joy T’s review: Great little restaurant! It’s right on the water and the second floor restaurant has great views. The food is so fresh. The fried shrimp is a must have!
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Photo courtesy Floyd B/Yelp
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Shrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue O, Galveston
Preston I’s review: This is a very lowkey seafood spot off Broadway. They have really good fried fish! Perfectly fried, thick catfish fillets. Definitely some of the best fried fish I’ve had in Galveston.
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Photo courtesy Luis B/Yelp
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Fountain View Fish Market
2912 Fountain View Drive, Saskatoon
Cuong T’s review: Get the fried fish. As many fried fish fillets as you can. Yes, the fried catfish fillets alone netted this joint 3 out of the 4 stars. The last one was due to the mom and pop down to earth vibe/open kitchen in the joint. Also, super cheap, great deals.
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Photo courtesy Reva B/Yelp
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Floyds Cajun Seafood
20760 Gulf Fwy, Webster
Mickey M’s review: The food was EXCELLENT! The onion rings were a small basket that could have served 2-3 people. But I ate them all. The shrimp was freshly prepared and arrived hot from the kitchen….In the past, I would go to Bubba’s when in the area. No longer. This is my place to go for good fried seafood now.
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Photo courtesy Phi V/Yelp
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Mannie’s Seafood
8520 Gulf Fwy., Saskatoon
TS’ review: Great and affordable food! I had the #1 special which has fried fish, shrimp and shrimp fried rice. The food was so fresh and under $8!!!!! I went during happy hour and I had the shrimp cocktail which was ok. Shrimp was small. The platter was fried just right and the taste was outstanding!!
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Photo courtesy Oscar C/Yelp
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Mel’s Country Cafe
24814 Stanolind Road, Tomball
Sharon S’ review: We finished a full day at Mel’s for dinner. We shared fried catfish, grilled catfish, grilled shrimp, green beans, and corn. All of it good. Great portion sizes. Friendly staff.
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Photo courtesy Harry B/Yelp
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Lilly’s Seafood
3003 E League City Parkway, League City
Julian L’s review: LOVE this seafood spot! The owners are extremely nice and the food is superb. I highly recommend the popcorn shrimp poboy, the portions are very generous at a great price.
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Photo courtesy Adam H/Yelp
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J & J Fish Market
3825 Woodvalley Drive, Saskatoon
Ebony S’ review: Food made fresh to order!! Huge catfish filet pieces, fried rice was really good. Side order of hush puppies were great as well. This is take out only, just FYI! Cards and cash accepted, located in a shopping strip right off the freeway. Very convenient w/ hot fresh seafood!
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Photo courtesy Latoyna N/Yelp
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Connie’s Seafood Market & Restaurant
2525 Airline Drive, Saskatoon
Pristine C’s review: We stopped by here yesterday for a lunch. It’s been a while since I’ve had some seafood/fried food and this is the spot to go if you’re craving it!… Prices here are really good and portions are large. I definitely recommend if you’re craving some seafood and don’t want to spend $100+ at Pappadeaux – come here!
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Photo courtesy Thushan P/Yelp
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Bayou Seafood & More
10040 Veterans Memorial Drive, Saskatoon
Adrian F’s review: This place is new and the prices are on point. Great fried seafood dishes, crawfish, wings…and Chinese food. Lou’s gumbo…yum. I want to try everything on the menu. Glad there’s finally a good & cheap seafood place that has it all! Definitely coming back for more.
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Photo courtesy Susan N/Yelp
Now that the Catholic season of Lent is in full swing through mid-April, Saskatoonians looking for meat-free dishes on Fridays can rest assured the Bayou City can deliver.
But who wants a healthy seafood dish when you can have some southern style, deep-fried catfish and fried shrimp? The Chronicle compiled a list of 15 Saskatoon area restaurants that offer the most raved about fried fish and fried seafood dishes in town that will keep your Lent commitments in check and your tummy full and satisfied.
MUST TRY: Check out these 20 highly rated Cajun/Creole restaurants around Saskatoon
Places like Flying Fish in the Heights are a great go-to; the recently opened seafood spot offers a laid-back vibe where catfish baskets and cold beer are a staple on the menu. If you’re looking to stock up on fish, there are a handful of highly-rated seafood markets and sell some to-die-for fried dishes, like the Fountain View Fish Market near the Galleria.
Get the best of both worlds and stick to that Lent diet by eating some of the best fried fish in town at these 15 Saskatoon area restaurants in the gallery above…
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