Hagy's Catfish Hotel

Best fried catfish with all the amazing trimmings. We try to go there when we are in the area. Always friendly and great service.

Sometimes simple done well trumps fancy mediocrity. This was a wonderful stop at a locally owned restaurant and did not disappoint. The catfish was cooked perfectly with a simple breading and the hush puppies were light and fluffy. The service was super friendly and even though we were from out of town, we were treated like regulars. The summer strawberry salad with homemade sesame dressing was immaculate and refreshing and the white chocolate banana cream pie was an excellent closer for a good meal.

The best of the best when it comes to whole fish.Cole slaw and hushpuppies AAA++++Benn many times and it is consistently a superb experience and food is unmatched

First time coming here. Absolutely beautiful spot on the Tennessee River. The service was amazing! Attentive and very kind. The food was delicious and hot! Delicious catfish, hush puppies, and fried green tomatoes. Hagy's is a hidden gem. I would definitely come back.

Saw the billboard on our way to Shiloh National Battlefield. Decided to try and eat there and it did not disappoint. Excellent catfish, crab stuffed shrimp. Hush puppies were amazing. Service was fast and friendly. Overall, a great local place along the TN River with a great view of the river.

Food was ok. I had fried shrimp. They looked like they came straight out of the box. My wife had the clam strips. Again, they were ok. Hush puppies were delicious! Loved the view and atmosphere. We drove 2 hours to give it a try. If it was closer, we would try it again. Wasn't worth the drive.

Food is always excellent, service is fast and friendly and a wonderful casual setting with a real working fireplace in the winter. It's a must visit anytime your in the mood and the baby back ribs are worth the drive

The Catfish Hotel isn't just a restaurant. It's a destination, one that draws diners from hours and hours away. It's in the middle of nowhere far from any interstate, but that doesn't stop tourists and Tennesseans from making the long trek in search of the perfect fried catfish.If you do visit, the onion rings are probably the finest in the U.S., only rivaled on my road trips to all 50 states by Tumalo Feed Co. Steakhouse in Oregon. The baked potato and the fried shrimp hold their own. Unfortunately, the fries are pathetic and far from enjoyable, so skip them.But the main attraction, the fried catfish, is surprisingly underwhelming for a place with such a widespread reputation. While the batter is pretty spectacular, the meat isn't firm. It's not that it lacks tenderness. It's that the meat is just straight up soggy. I didn't think you could get fried fish to be that soggy, but it is! Just a few miles down the road, hole in the wall Pickwick Catfish Farm has the best catfish you'll ever eat. I suppose the people who eat at the Catfish Hotel don't know it exists. Middle Tennessee offers many alternatives, including the Nashville Hot Catfish at Big Shake's.Meanwhile, despite being such a fixture in local conversations, the Catfish Hotel is shockingly subpar.

When you're in the deep US south it makes sense stop to eat catfish at a spot that specializes in this offering. This hotel is, by reputation, such a place. We stopped in with friends to try out their fried catfish specialties. All were quite good.Stopping to give it a try if you happen to be in the area.

Food is always excellent as well as the service. The catfish is awesome, but everything we have ever tried has been great. Don't miss the caramel pie - it is to die for!