Middendorfs - Slidell

Middendorf's - IYKYK. Thin fried catfish, fast services, reasonable prices (3 adults got full for $60).The thin fried catfish is their hallmark. So thin you can read the newspaper through it. Not really, but really.The hush puppies are great!

We were excited to visit this location for lunch on the way home from Mississippi because we are fond of the original location. This one is fairly new construction with a big, bright, open dining room.I ordered a French 75 which was well executed and a great deal! I received a standard champagne flute full of the cocktail, and the server also brought the rest of the gin/lemon mix and half a split of sparkling on the side. There was enough for a second drink, and I think it was under $10.We selected turtle soup and gumbo to start. The turtle soup was incredibly salty but lacking other flavor. The gumbo was not like any gumbo I've ever eaten, and not in a good way. It tasted odd and had huge chunks of vegetables. We each only took a couple of bites of our soups, which should have indicated a problem, but the server never even asked if they were okay. Entrees were better - I got thin fried catfish and oysters, my husband got sauteed frog legs, one child got boiled shrimp, another had thin fried catfish, and one selected chicken tenders. The oysters were okay, but a bit overcooked. The catfish was fried perfectly, but fishier than I've had at the original location. I was told the frog legs and boiled shrimp were very good. The chicken tenders were clearly premade, frozen tenders and overpriced for that, but the kids didn't mind.The service was okay. Our waitress was nice and helpful, but sometimes went missing for extended stretches and it took awhile to get the bill settled. I won't rush back.

1st time at the Slidell location and it was wonderful. Food and service were great!!

The food was great and the service was friendly and helpful. The ambiance is nice as well and it was a great experience.

We stopped here after a long day of jiu-jitsu competitions for my son. Middendorfs is alway on point. Being tired and hungry we needed something familiar although this was our first time at this location. The shrimp caesar salad was delicious. The boiled potatoes in it threw me off a little though. My husband and 6 year old enjoyed the thin fried catfish. The building was very clean and inviting. Our server was ok. She was friendly but eventually disappeared when we were ready to pay the bill so we could leave.

We came mainly for the whole fried fish but decided to dine in instead. Not pictured was a cup of seafood gumbo, a pass in my book, and some onion rings, we loved them. The service wasn't the fastest but it wasn't snail slow. Our server, I think her name was Jordan and if not I'm sorry, was really really nice and accommodating. The tenderloins surprisingly were the best thing we tried. The fish, both of them, had a nice fry to it but it wasn't really seasoned. The fries, were all passes again. The shrimp on the platter was really good also. The ambience was really nice as there are a bunch of windows and there's even a patio with some sand for the kids to play in. Check this place out if you're ever in the Slidell area.

MIddendorfs in Slidell is situated near I-10 in Slidell bringing thin-fried catfish to those traveling around Lake Pontchartrain to the east, just as the hallowed original on I-55 has provided for folks passing the lake on its western edge.Travelers who split the difference and take the Causeway are out of luck. Stop to eat midway along that route and the only thing you'll be served is a summons.The MIddendorf name has been synonymous with thin-fried catfish for decades. They're interesting and crispy but not particularly satisfying as fish. Those wanting something with more meat and less breading should opt for the thick-fish, which doesn't have the cachet but does have a satisfying core of steaming white catfish filet.There's a fried platter that's not particularly remarkable, and of course the burgers and chicken fingers for the non-seafood eaters.French fries are a common accompaniment and came out fresh and hot. The gumbo by New Orleans standards is pretty good, and for those grading on the curve extending from Pittsburgh to Boise, the best soup you will ever taste. Our big family party of nine was seated promptly on a lazy mid-afternoon where we were the only patrons for most of our meal. Service was friendly and attentive.

Middendorfs was just okay. The ambiance was nice, but nothing special. The service was average; again, nothing special. The food was mediocre. If you don't like fried food, this is not the place for you. Everything is fried! There are plenty of restaurants with much better food in the area. I wouldn't go back unless there was some kind of special going on with new menu items.

I'm delighted to have one closer to us! We stopped by on our way to Biloxi and it was fantastic. The seafood was phenomenal - very fresh and perfectly cooked. We had the fried shrimp and the gumbo. The service was excellent as well. We'll definitely be back!

IYKYK. The thin fried catfish is a favorite, and the tartar and cocktail sauces are great accompaniments. The cole slaw was good, not too creamy, but also not too vinegary. The hush puppies were a bit dry today.The vanilla bean ice cream served with the German chocolate cake was excellent. We also tried the key lime pie, which was good but not great. Overall, a great Sunday dinner!