Cherry Creek Catfish

After another day of exhausting but rewarding internships at Synopsys, I decided to reward myself with some delicious guilt-fried seafood at Cherry Creek Catfish on Menchaca Road. The moment I stepped in, the cozy, lived-in charm of the place hit me—a classic Texan diner vibe with red leather booths, neon beer signs, ceiling fans spinning lazily, and a wall decorated with vintage posters and fishing memorabilia. It’s the kind of joint where time slows down and conversation flows easily. I ordered the fried shrimp and catfish combo, which arrived on a blue plate piled high with golden, crispy pieces that still somehow managed to be light and tender inside. Underneath hid a bed of thick-cut fries, and the meal was rounded out with creamy coleslaw, beans, ranch, and a zesty cocktail sauce. It was indulgent but satisfying—comfort food done right. The beans in particular surprised me with their smoky flavor, and the slaw added just the right amount of cool contrast. Condiment options were generous, with a full caddy of hot sauces and other essentials on every table. The service was warm, the portions generous, and the whole experience left me full and happy. Cherry Creek Catfish knows what it does best—and does it without pretense.

Had the lunch special, tried the onion rings, mac& cheese and fried cheese cake. Everything was delicious except the mac & cheese. It tasted like out of the box. Idk I expected a more homemade thick style of Mac & Cheese, but that's just me. We had a party of 3 and total came out to around $60 bucks which isn't pretty bad, IMO for appetizer, lunch, and dessert. Catfish tenders were pretty big. Must try the jalapeño tarter sauce if you want a spicy kick to the meal! Wish they had margaritas, only serves beer.

The fish was so good , and the shrimp too. This was my first time eating here, and it did not disappoint. I felt like I was in Louisiana because the food had so much flavor . Will definitely come again soon.

I have always loved this place. We live north, so we dont get here often enough. I met up with a dear friend of mine, and we had a great enjoyable time talking. The waitress laughed at my jokes, a good thing. The catfish was extraordinary and in the picture. You don't see them, but there's 3 Hush Puppies down in there, and they are really, really good. The onion rings were a side dish, and they were very good. My buddy had a fish plate with a couple of sides, and yeah, he really enjoyed it. He also got the peach cobbler with ice cream on it, and I gotta bite. It was really good. It's got a unique interior decoration. The chairs are good, solid, and kind of like home tables that a lot of our group had growing up. It's just absolutely fantastic. They don't have a buffet, but they do have on the catfish and the shrimp, where you could pick six, ten, or twelve pieces. I just had six, and I was stuffed. It was great..

Food was alright. Chocolate pie was the best thing I had, though it was half frozen when I got it. Wasn’t the most authentic fried catfish and friend shrimp I’ve ever had, but I’m from the gulf coast where I’m used to very good options. If you have a hankering for fried catfish, it’ll do, but definitely not as crispy as I’d hope. The fried shrimp was butterflied, no crispy whatsoever and had much to be desired. I would probably pass on that in the future. Fries and chips were fine, nothing special. Also, expect a nearly $4 "packaging fee" if you’re taking to go (apologies for the halfway eaten picture)

My husband and his brother can EAT, but tonight we went here and they both had to get a to-go box. The portion sizes here are awesome and the food rocks. The sides are awesome too. Also, I had the chicken tenders and the size of those tenders and the amount of food... I don't think for $12.50 you can get more food anywhere else. The service was really good and friendly, the food came out fast, overall the vibes in here are good.

Love this place! Great food and service! It’s a local, neighborhood-type restaurant. Fried shrimp and catfish is excellent! The sides (pinto beans, green beans, fried okra, hush puppies, etc.) are also excellent. It’s an older place in an older strip center. They typically play old country music as background music. We frequent this place at least weekly.