On the Hook: Four Places for Fried Fish
Jackson is known for its delicious food, and that includes fried fish, some of it coming from as close as the Mississippi Delta, the catfish capital of the world.
Check out some of our favorite places to get a piping hot basket of fried fish in the capital city.
Eddie & Ruby’s Snack Bar – 1268 Valley St.
Known for some of the best fish in town, Eddie and Ruby’s is a local, legendary restaurant that’s been around since 1981. Eddie’s Snack Bar as it’s often called serves up delicious, crispy fried pan trout and fried catfish baskets as well as fried pan trout and catfish sandwiches. The menu at Eddie’s is simple, but there’s a reason why people keep coming back for so many years. facebook.com/pages/Eddie-Rubys-Snack-Bar/111810125521345
Ellis Seafood – multiple locations
With three locations in Jackson, Ellis Seafood takes pride in its country-fried seafood menu that includes fried popcorn shrimp and stuffed crab. But they also offer country-fried catfish, pan trout fillets, catfish nuggets and fish strips. The entire menu is centered around seafood, and some of their most delicious options are the fried fish dishes. Dine at any of three locations in the capital city: 350 Meadowbrook Road, 211 West Woodrow Wilson Avenue or 1041 Ellis Avenue. facebook.com/EllisSeafood/?ref=br_rs
Martin’s Fish House – 5249 Clinton Blvd.
Serving chicken wings, pork chops and other Southern favorites, the menu at Martin’s Fish House also boasts a large selection of fried fish dishes. Customers can choose from fried pan trout, fried catfish, whole catfish, catfish steak, catfish nuggets, tilapia and several other fishy options. Complete your meal at the Martin’s with their golden-brown hushpuppies or French fries. facebook.com/pages/Martins-Fish-House/121859827871901
Saltine – 622 Duling Ave.
Known for oysters and Monday night ramen dinners, Saltine also has delicious fried fish options. Choose catfish and chips for dinner, including beer-battered or cornmeal-fried catfish, tartar sauce, hush puppies and fries, or opt for the fried catfish po’boy that comes dressed with creole mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. jackson.saltinerestaurant.com/dinner/
