The Catfish Place
St. Cloud, St Cloud
Restaurant in St Cloud, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
The Catfish Place is a practical St Cloud pick for a casual seafood-leaning meal, especially when staying local matters more than views or a special-occasion room. It suits small parties, solo diners comfortable with table service, and low-friction dinners; cross-shop Crabby's On The Lakefront if ambiance is the deciding factor.
About The Catfish Place
Among dining options in and around St Cloud, The Catfish Place is a casual restaurant with daily hours. Choose it when the plan is direct and you want a St Cloud stop with a casual dress code; choose Crabby's On The Lakefront instead if that venue's setting is a better fit for your outing.
A local choice that works when comfort beats ceremony
The Catfish Place is in St Cloud, has a casual dress code, and opens at 11 AM daily. It closes at 8 PM Sunday through Thursday and 9 PM on Friday and Saturday. Those details make it easier to plan around than a venue with limited or irregular hours.
Details on menu format, chef, price tier, seating, reservations, and service style are not available, so treat this as a practical option rather than a research-heavy destination meal. That is not a drawback if the brief is an unfussy stop while already in St Cloud. It is a weaker choice for diners who need details on atmosphere, menu structure, or special-occasion amenities before committing.
The room decision: go casual, not ceremonial
The clearest guidance is the casual dress code. Everyday clothes are appropriate, and there is no need to dress up. Details such as bar seating, private dining, large-party setup, or a special service format are not available, so anyone with specific seating needs should check directly before going.
Explorers who are already comparing local and regional options should keep the decision practical. If the night is built around a specific ambiance, cross-shop first. Crabby's On The Lakefront may be worth considering for a different kind of outing, while Cow Steakhouse, Don Julio Mexican Kitchen - Eagle Creek, Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Lake Nona, and Park Pizza & Brewing Company are other comparison points when preference or occasion matters more than choosing The Catfish Place.
Planning details
- Location
- 2324 13th St, St Cloud, FL 34769
- Website
- thecatfishplace.com
- Phone
- +14078925771
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Catfish Place reads like a product of Central Florida’s lake country: neighborhood-forward, rooted in freshwater fishing traditions, and unapologetically of its place. The kitchen continues a generations-old inland seafood practice and has a hometown warmth and familiarity. Diners encounter a menu and atmosphere shaped by local sourcing logic and the surrounding lake landscape, and the overall impression is unpretentious and comforting: more community centerpiece than destination spectacle.
Best For
This is a go-to for families and casual groups who want straightforward, regional seafood: think platter-style fried catfish, shrimp, and other shareable fried favorites. The Catfish Place suits low-key celebrations and everyday gatherings alike: birthday dinners, weekend family meals, or a relaxed catch-up with friends. Its identity is tied to local freshwater fishing culture, so it also appeals to diners interested in an inland-Florida seafood experience rather than a coastal, upscale seafood outing.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the signatures that define the menu: the Fried Catfish and Fingerling Catfish are central to the restaurant’s freshwater focus, and the Florida Cracker Special appears as a house-style highlight. Fried Shrimp, Gator Tail, and Frog Legs are listed among the notable dishes, so sampling a couple of fried items is a sensible approach: especially for groups who can share plates. The menu favors traditional, hearty preparations, so expect classic fried textures and familiar regional flavors rather than experimental seafood presentations.
Venue details
Ambiance
The interior is spacious and recently remodeled, with a clean, welcoming atmosphere and a casual, unpretentious feel typical of a traditional family restaurant.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Fried Catfish
- Fingerling Catfish
- Florida Cracker Special
- Fried Shrimp
- Gator Tail
- Frog Legs
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2324 13th St, St Cloud, FL 34769
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the fit
Pick Crabby's On The Lakefront if the meal needs a stronger sense of place and a lakefront setting. Pick Park Pizza & Brewing Company if the group wants a casual, beer-friendly alternative instead of seafood.
Restaurant context
How it compares in and around St Cloud
Crabby's On The Lakefront is the cleaner pick when the setting is part of the spend: lakefront atmosphere gives it more occasion value than The Catfish Place. The Catfish Place is the more practical local choice when the priority is a casual seafood-leaning meal without making the room the point.
Cow Steakhouse is a better match for diners who want steakhouse energy, while Don Julio Mexican Kitchen - Eagle Creek and Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Lake Nona make more sense when a specific cuisine craving drives the decision. The Catfish Place wins on local convenience for St Cloud diners who do not want to leave town for dinner.
Park Pizza & Brewing Company is the stronger cross-shop for a group that wants beer, pizza, and a more casual hangout rhythm. For seafood and a quieter local-restaurant brief, The Catfish Place is the more focused choice.
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Compare The Catfish Place
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Catfish Place | St Cloud | No published awards |
| Crabby's On The Lakefront | St Cloud | No published awards |
| Cow Steakhouse | Kissimmee | No published awards |
| Don Julio Mexican Kitchen - Eagle Creek | Orlando | No published awards |
| Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Lake Nona | Orlando | No published awards |
| Park Pizza & Brewing Company | Orlando | No published awards |
How The Catfish Place St Cloud: Hours, Dress Code & Fit compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to The Catfish Place?
Go casual. The Catfish Place is in St Cloud, and the dress code is casual, so everyday clothes are appropriate.
Is The Catfish Place good for a special occasion?
It is a casual option based on the dress code.
Is The Catfish Place good for solo dining?
It can be considered for a simple solo stop in St Cloud, but details on bar seating or counter seating are not available. The hours are 11 AM to 8 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 AM to 9 PM Friday and Saturday.
What are other options to compare with The Catfish Place?
For other options to compare, consider Park Pizza & Brewing Company, Cow Steakhouse, Don Julio Mexican Kitchen - Eagle Creek, Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine - Lake Nona, or Crabby's On The Lakefront, depending on the kind of meal and setting you want.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Catfish Place?
The hours show that The Catfish Place opens at 11 AM daily and closes at 8 PM Sunday through Thursday and 9 PM Friday and Saturday. Specific lunch or dinner menus are not available, so choose based on the time that fits your schedule.
Can The Catfish Place accommodate groups?
Group accommodations, private dining, and large-party setup are not available. For a group visit, contact The Catfish Place directly to confirm what is possible.
