This Place in Midland City Offers the Best Fried Catfish You'll Ever Taste

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Midland City's The Shrimp Boat is well-known for its delicious seafood selection, which includes a range of savory, freshly prepared dishes that have captured the hearts of both locals and tourists. Their fried catfish is one of the best dishes, always receiving accolades for the ideal amount of crunch and soft interior meat. Their famous slaw, which gives the dish a welcome crunch, is typically served alongside the dish. Another well-liked option is the steamed shrimp, which is praised for its juicy texture and wonderfully spiced flavor. It is served in large servings. Though there have been mixed reviews about the seasoning on occasion, regulars also gush over the potato salad, which is a hearty side that goes well with the main fish dishes.

Popular Dishes:

Whole Fried Catfish

Steamed Shrimp

Fried Shrimp

Potato Salad

Slaw

Hush Puppies

Standout dish:

The whole fried catfish is one of the menu's most popular items. At $12.99, this dish is a perfect example of Southern comfort cuisine. The catfish is perfectly cooked, the flaky, juicy fish within encased in a golden, crispy shell. It's a filling and substantial dinner that comes with hush puppies and a side of homemade slaw. Because of The Shrimp Boat's commitment to preserving the quality of this meal, many patrons have come to rely on it and frequently suggest it as something that should not be missed when dining there.