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Catfish Johnny's Restaurant, the premier Seafood restaurant in Lake Panasoffkee, FL, offers a mouth-watering dining experience. Located at 2396 N County Rd 470, our restaurant serves the freshest catches of the day in a cozy and inviting atmosphere. From classic fish 'n' chips to succulent shrimp and scallops, our menu boasts an array of seafood delicacies that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're in the mood for a casual lunch or a romantic dinner, our friendly staff and exceptional service ensure a memorable experience. Come visit us today and indulge in the best seafood in town!

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Catfish Johnny's Restaurant offers a delightful outdoor seating area where you can savor their mouthwatering catfish and other Southern favorites in a cozy atmosphere. With an average rating of 4.3, customers rave about the friendly service, generous portions, and reasonable prices.

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Yelp: 4.5

Google Reviews: 4.3

Facebook Reviews: 4.7

TripAdvisor: 4.2

Zomato: 4.1

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John
John -Google user
Edited 2 years ago
The very best tasting food that has ever come out of a body of water is here. The catfish is better than any fish or actual "sea food" I have ever had in my 55 years. Come and get it!
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Catfish Fingers and Gator Bites, Fried Orka
Denver Prophit Jr.
Denver Prophit Jr. -Google user
4 years ago
Excellent food here! The atmosphere and design give you that lake feel! Catfish Johnny’s is the place to be with the locals. The prices are very affordable. I thought it would cost much more for the value!
Bill Pepito
Bill Pepito -Google user
2 years ago
Catfish Johnny's is always a great place to dine. My Fishing Club ate there and everyone enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Get there early before the crowd comes in. A very popular eating spot.
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Seafood Restaurant, Cheeseburger, Fried SeafoodCan meet some of your dietary needs but not all.Plenty of parkingFree parking lot
Joseph Dutko
Joseph Dutko -Google user
5 years ago
Interesting establishment, we arrived on Tuesday morning to find ourselves in a line before it opened. Turns out that for a flat fee, they will feed you (limited selection) and after you eat, treat you to an ole fashion 'Country Jam' with Catfish Johnny...Read More
Claribel Reyes
Claribel Reyes -Google user
2 weeks ago
We had a great dinner here. Service was great and everyone was very nice and welcoming. The food was cooked just right. I had the shrimp with fries and my husband had the catfish fingers with coleslaw. The coleslaw was good. For dessert we had...Read More
Dinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Reservations not requiredNo wait
Jamie Pimentel
Jamie Pimentel -Google user
7 months ago
Wonderful food and service. Jane was my server. She answered all my questions.
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Gator Nuggets
Janet Zeisig
Janet Zeisig -Google user
9 months ago
Loved this hometown local restaurant. Awesome food. It was the best gator I have ever had. My husband had the catfish fingers & said they were excellent too. We had the fried okra appetizer, and it was cooked perfectly. Light batter on...Read More
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Hush Puppies, Cole Slaw, Gator Nuggets, French Fries, Fried Orka, Catfish Fingers and Gator Bites
nancy montgomery
nancy montgomery -Google user
3 years ago
A small town, REAL old style restaurant!! Amazing food....wonderful service...wide variety of food selections beyond just seafood...Cesar salad came with our meal...sadly they were out of baked potatoes and cheese grits in the night we went Nice selection of beer and wine too...they use the honor...Read More
Don Lef
Don Lef -Google user
Edited a month ago
Catfish Johnny's is one of those places you can call a hidden gem. Outstanding food services outstanding and one more thing, they're grits are the best i've ever had !!
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Moderate noise10-30 min
Angela Freeborn
Angela Freeborn -Google user
4 years ago
It's been 3 years since our last visit. We enjoyed the Perch and Catfish dinners then.. Today we had an great Steak dinner. Beautifully cooked and seasoned. Excellent server who was friendly, helpful and efficient. We won't leave another visit so long.
Sunny E
Sunny E -Google user
11 months ago
Catfish Johnny's is a family-owned restaurant and it shows in the laid-back, familiar atmosphere and home cooking. Most of the menu is fried but there are a few selections otherwise. And the staff is always great and beer is always cold :)
Atmosphere: 5
Mardy Cutrara
Mardy Cutrara -Google user
a year ago
We came 😀 n with a large party and even though very busy they accommodated us. Excellent food. Did a craft beer tour, the #9 was delicious. Great staff
Atmosphere: 5
Katura Cassells
Katura Cassells -Google user
2 weeks ago
Honestly the best seafood we have had since the last time we were at the coast. The servers are nice, down to earth people. The restaurant itself is very clean. It's not extraordinarily fancy, but has a charming, wood polished interior. The outside parking lot...Read More
Atmosphere: 4
Deborah “Debbie” Tubbs
Deborah “Debbie” Tubbs -Google user
4 months ago
Been here many times through the years but, today's lunch was awesome. The fish was light, crispy and hot as well as the frys....the slaw was very good. My husband had catfish fingers. They were also light in color, crispy and served hot. This is...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Kendra M
Kendra M -Google user
a month ago
Good food and service. Had a lovely time with family here this past Wednesday, our server Stevie was kind and attentive made the experience even more enjoyable. Would recommend!
Dinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Weekday specialsNo wait
Jimmy Ridge
Jimmy Ridge -Google user
3 months ago
I really enjoyed my meal .I had the bone in Catfish dinner. It was terrific. I really recommend going to this restaurant. Also they serve Sutter Home Chardonnay wine. I will be back!! Jimmy Ridge
Dine inDinner$50–100
Bud Jackson
Bud Jackson -Google user
4 months ago
The food was great, our server was wonderful, and the interior is country cool. They also had some of the best Gator I have ever had along with a great selection of craft beers.
Dine inDinnerAtmosphere: 5
Rita Jones
Rita Jones -Google user
4 months ago
We try to go here each time we're in town. We had the broiled seafood platter, and it was good. It consists of two perch filets, small sweet bay scallops, and three shrimp with a choice of two sides. Staff was very friendly, especially our...Read More
Dinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Gator Nuggets, Fried Green Tomatoes, Broiled Seafood Platter, Perch Dinner, Bay ScallopsIndoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Booth seating
Craig Sandt
Craig Sandt -Google user
4 months ago
Great down home cooking! This place always satisfies. The gator nuggets are some of the best that I have ever had, so tender that they almost melt in your mouth.
Atmosphere: 5Indoor dining area
Kurt Gibson
Kurt Gibson -Google user
5 months ago
I had the gator nuggets and they were excellent with the boom boom sauce. Service was fast and the price was more than reasonable. I would definitely eat here again if I'm in town.
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4Hush Puppies, Gator Nuggets

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