This Iowa Seafood Spot Offers Fresh Food Cooked Straight From The Boat
By Raymond Goldfield|Published March 01, 2022
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
Being in the midwest doesn’t mean all the seafood is coming from out of state – in fact, Iowa has some of the country’s best seafood restaurants. For a reasonably priced taste of fresh catch, check out Catfish Charlie’s in Dubuque, located on the banks of the Mississippi River. Not only does this restaurant offer diners a stunning view, but many of what winds up on your plate comes right from the fresh river water.
Located on an island on the banks of the Mississippi River, Catfish Charlie's has become a true destination restaurant for those seeking great seafood in Iowa.
You'll see boats all around you as you settle in for your meal, but it's not just pleasure cruises. Much of the food that winds up on the menu at Catfish Charlie's is caught fresh from the river.
Inside Catfish Charlie's, you'll find a welcome and casual atmosphere - all the better to devour the heaping portions of fried local seafood they're dishing out.
Of course, you can't visit Catfish Charlie's without trying the famous catfish. Lightly fried in a cornmeal crust, this Southern-style delight comes with your choice of sides.
For lighter appetites, you can get a taste of the fish of your choice in sandwich form. Don't miss the house-made potato chips - always a crispy favorite.
But it's not just fish on the menu - Catfish Charlie's is frequently cooking up regional specialties like this traditional shrimp boil with corn, potatoes, and spices.
The restaurant offers something for all tastes, including fried chicken and barbecue. Daring diners will love specialties like this Italian-stye Cioppino.
Keep an eye out for special events at the restaurant and the boats around the marina. Catfish Charlie's is famous around the state for their regular pig roasts.
Have you had the chance to enjoy Catfish Charlie’s seafood delights? Make sure to let us know your favorites in the comments section. The restaurant is introducing seasonal specialties and events all the time, so make sure to visit their website and official Facebook page to learn what they’ve got frying up next.
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