Iowa is truly known for being a state of meat-eaters. Our famous pork and beef make up a huge section of most Hawkeye State diets – but sometimes, you want something a little different. If you’re craving seafood, you might want to snack on another Midwestern treat, like fried Catfish. If all of it sounds good to you, head to one riverfront restaurant in Dubuque that’s sure to delight the whole family.

If you can't decide just what you want to eat, head to Catfish Charlie's in Dubuque.
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This riverfront restaurant is a foodie favorite. Their menu features local specialties alongside classic comfort foods that we all know and love.
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The restaurant's namesake fried catfish is some of the best you'll ever taste. That's saying a lot considering the Mississippi River is the best catfish catching spot in the country!
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The menu features cajun favorites, like shrimp po' boys. You'll feel like you're dining on the bayou, even though you're a few hundred miles up-river from New Orleans.
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Relive your last trip to the Big Easy when you order a big bowl of gumbo. This is the perfect dish to warm you up in the winter, or make you feel like you're on vacation in the summer!
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Catfish Charlie's serves more than seafood. Their smokers are always going, cooking up flavorful BBQ meats.
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Andouille sausage, brisket, and whole smoked chicken wings come together in their popular BBQ sampler platter.
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If you're looking for a big, hearty burger, you're in luck! There are five specialty burgers to choose from, plus a whole selection of delicious sandwiches.
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Pair your meal with a fresh mixed drink from the bar. Their signature cocktails and bloody marys are famous throughout town.
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Come visit Catfish Charlie's for a meal that will take you a million miles away from it all. You really can enjoy the best of land and sea here!
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Plan a trip to Catfish Charlie’s with your family and you’ll be impressed with the service, the selection, and most of all, the food!

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Catfish Charlie's, 1630 E 16th St, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA