The state of Mississippi leads the country in catfish production – the leading aquaculture industry in the nation – so it's no surprise that this moist, sweet and mild fish makes an appearance between slices of bread across the state. At most Mississippi catfish joints, the fish is battered, fried and served as a po'boy on a hoagie or flaky French bread, but it can also come blacked or grilled, often with cajun seasoning.
10Best and Sandwich America wanted to find the best catfish sandwich in the state, and to do so, 10Best editors joined forces with local Mississippi food writers and The Food Channel to nominate 20 worthy restaurants across the state. For the past four weeks, USA TODAY and 10Best readers have been voting for their favorites.
The top 10 winners in the category Best Catfish Sandwich in Mississippi are as follows:
- Signa's Grille - Ridgeland
- Restaurant Tyler - Starkville
- Gino's Hamburgers & Catfish - Greenville
- Abe's Grill - Corinth
- Saltine - Jackson
- B.B.'s Poboys & Seafood - Ocean Springs
- The Crown Restaurant - Indianola
- Chunky Shoals Fish Camp - Chunky
- Ajax Diner - Oxford
- Woody's Tupelo Steakhouse - Tupelo
Congratulations to all these winning restaurants!
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The Experts
J.J. Carney
J.J. Carney is founder and publisher of Eat Drink... Read More
J.J. Carney is founder and publisher of Eat Drink Mississippi, a bi-monthly magazine dedicated to the hospitality and passion for food that Mississippi is well-known for. Numerous years in the newspaper publishing industry and a deep-rooted love for Southern food propelled her to share her dining adventures through a personal food blog. After getting her feet wet in food writing through the blog, she then shifted her focus back to print with the launch of Eat Drink Mississippi in 2011. A passion for culinary adventure has taken J.J. around the state, across the country and abroad. When she’s not searching the Magnolia State for delicious eats, J.J. can be found cooking in her kitchen or relaxing on the Ross Barnett Reservoir in Ridgeland. A self-proclaimed cupcake expert, her greatest food passion is desserts.
J.J. Carney
J.J. Carney is founder and publisher of Eat Drink Mississippi, a bi-monthly magazine dedicated to the hospitality and passion for food that Mississippi is well-known for. Numerous years in the newspaper publishing industry and a deep-rooted love for Southern food propelled her to share her dining adventures through a personal food blog. After getting her feet wet in food writing through the blog, she then shifted her focus back to print with the launch of Eat Drink Mississippi in 2011. A passion for culinary adventure has taken J.J. around the state, across the country and abroad. When she’s not searching the Magnolia State for delicious eats, J.J. can be found cooking in her kitchen or relaxing on the Ross Barnett Reservoir in Ridgeland. A self-proclaimed cupcake expert, her greatest food passion is desserts.
Andy Chapman
Andy Chapman has been dubbed Mississippi's "Chief... Read More
Andy Chapman has been dubbed Mississippi's "Chief Food Concierge." He is the founder and publisher of The Mississippi List: 201 Places to Eat, Stay & Play as well as Eat Jackson, Eat MS Coast and Eat Y'all. Chapman and his family make their home on the Mississippi Coast where the smell of pecan smoked BBQ and a crowd of hungry friends fill his backyard most weekends.
Andy Chapman
Andy Chapman has been dubbed Mississippi's "Chief Food Concierge." He is the founder and publisher of The Mississippi List: 201 Places to Eat, Stay & Play as well as Eat Jackson, Eat MS Coast and Eat Y'all. Chapman and his family make their home on the Mississippi Coast where the smell of pecan smoked BBQ and a crowd of hungry friends fill his backyard most weekends.
Jennifer Daskevich
After winning the World Sandwich Championships,... Read More
After winning the World Sandwich Championships, Jennifer took her love of America’s first and still favorite “hand held device” better known as the sandwich, and founded Sandwich America, America’s comprehensive sandwich driven meal occasion platform. Jennifer believes that “a sandwich is the only food genre that is good for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or a snack.” Jennifer has won numerous cooking competitions and is a restaurateur, wine sommelier, award winning food photographer, TV food personality with NBC Affiliate WFLA in Tampa and appeared on FYI’s original series World Food Championships. She looks forward to embarking on The Great American Sandwich Trail this summer. Socialize with Sandwich America on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Jennifer Daskevich
After winning the World Sandwich Championships, Jennifer took her love of America’s first and still favorite “hand held device” better known as the sandwich, and founded Sandwich America, America’s comprehensive sandwich driven meal occasion platform. Jennifer believes that “a sandwich is the only food genre that is good for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or a snack.” Jennifer has won numerous cooking competitions and is a restaurateur, wine sommelier, award winning food photographer, TV food personality with NBC Affiliate WFLA in Tampa and appeared on FYI’s original series World Food Championships. She looks forward to embarking on The Great American Sandwich Trail this summer. Socialize with Sandwich America on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Kay Logsdon
Kay serves as Editor in Chief of The Food Channel,... Read More
Kay serves as Editor in Chief of The Food Channel, developing food-related stories, videos, recipes and more for the website and its distribution network. She speaks and consults on food trends, working with some of the biggest food brands in America. Her favorite thing to do is work with chefs across the country as they do menu development, since she gets to taste and critique the dishes.
Kay Logsdon
Kay serves as Editor in Chief of The Food Channel, developing food-related stories, videos, recipes and more for the website and its distribution network. She speaks and consults on food trends, working with some of the biggest food brands in America. Her favorite thing to do is work with chefs across the country as they do menu development, since she gets to taste and critique the dishes.
Boyce Upholt
Boyce Upholt is a Mississippi Delta-based... Read More
Boyce Upholt is a Mississippi Delta-based freelance writer. He serves as the "Small Town Spotlight" editor for Mississippi Magazine and writes for many regional and national publications, with a specific interest in how places shape people and people shape places.
Boyce Upholt
Boyce Upholt is a Mississippi Delta-based freelance writer. He serves as the "Small Town Spotlight" editor for Mississippi Magazine and writes for many regional and national publications, with a specific interest in how places shape people and people shape places.
