Catfish Parlor

Stepping into Catfish Parlour on Ben White (near Burleson Road) feels a little like stepping into an old diner in a small fishing town in rural Louisiana. It’s been around for almost 50 years—in that time amassing a small collection of old license plates, neon beer signs, and “I’d rather be fishing” wood mounts. And once crawfish season rolls around, we’re stopping in for a couple pounds. These have a pretty classic Cajun flavor profile, but get tossed in a heavy dusting of additional seasoning at the end that’ll leave your fingers feeling spicy for the rest of the day. 

photo credit: Nicolai McCrary