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Flying Fish Restaurant Review

105 S. Second St. (Union Ave.) Send to Phone
MemphisTN 38103
901-522-8228 | Menu
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Fried catfish graces salads, po’ boys, and even tacos at this casual downtown eatery.

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Lunch & Dinner daily

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The South’s ubiquitous small-town fish fry shacks inspire Flying Fish, serving crispy, deep-fried catfish with a healthy dose of kitsch. The walls are festooned with novelty Billy Bass singing fish trophies (donate yours and get a free catfish dinner) and snapshots of customers displaying their best catches. At the front counter, order classic fried catfish and hushpuppies or step it up a notch with grilled tilapia or snapper Veracruz style. Sides include pickled green tomatoes, beer-battered onion rings, and grilled squash. Wine and beer are sold in price categories of “good” or “better” so don’t expect the finest vino. Desserts are basic Southern fare: Key lime pie, bread pudding, banana pudding or cobbler. Stop in on Wednesday for the all-you-can-eat catfish special.

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