Can't wait to get back!
It has been several years, but I can still remember the taste of the "best catfish" I have ever put in my mouth. I even wanted to take the leftovers, but since we had an early-morning flight to catch to Maui, my husband would not let me take it. I still harbor resentment toward him for that! Don't miss it if you get within one hundred miles of the place!    [29 Dec 2002 17:33:33]

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Recommended Dishes: Catfish, thin sliced and breaded to perfection

     ­Jannis Gilstrap   

An Unsatisfied Customer
A group of 5 adults and 2 teenage girls came to this place last year. Although the food was good and the service fine we all left hungry. They do not put enough food on the plate. I only weigh 117 lbs and I ate everything on my plate so I know that the 2 grown men left hungry. Since that time I have told people when this name comes up not to go because they will not get full.    [16 Feb 2003 03:00:07]

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     ­Teresa Phillips   

One of those great local places....
When traveling, I always like to experience the food recommended by the locals....and boy, this it IT! I had the seafood platter...thin fried catfish is outstanding...the rest was super, but WHEN I get back to Middendorf's I think I'm going for all catfish. The sweetest, most polite lady took care of me.... A+++ in all regards. The reviewer who claimed not enough food to get full must have been eating somewhere else. I was stuffed!    [27 Mar 2003 10:02:51]

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Recommended Dishes: Thin Catfish

     ­Wes    

The Best Fried Thin Catfish in New Orleans
Ok, so its not in New Orleans, but take a little trip to the north east and you'll find a restaurant in the middle of nowhere that has the best thin fried catfish anywhere. A good size serving with fries, though too much fries sometimes, and fried catfish where you can test the fish and not just the batter.    [25 May 2003 20:56:42]

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Recommended Dishes: Large Thin Fried Catfish

     ­Mike Callery   mikecallery at hotmail dot com

it was so much fun!!!
Well I had been looking for work for so long and I was friends with the owner's niece and it was Father's Day so they needed a lot of help so I was very eager to help them out and when I got there I could not believe it. The place was very clean, the food was so great and all of the waitresses, busy girls (I was one), cooks, and all of the other employees were so friendly. It was the funnest day I had ever had and I am hoping that they need more help because I love it there. It's like my 2nd home.    [17 Jun 2003 02:10:50]

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Recommended Dishes: all of them especially the shrimp dishes and onion rings

     ­shana mitchem   shana_bannana at americanidol2 dot com

Our favorite place
When out-of-town guests arrive, our first stop is Middendorfs. When we get together with friends locally, it's Middendorfs. When we just want excellent thin fried catfish - it's Middendorfs. Dress casual and enjoy the view. Friends from Vermont arrive next week - guess where we're going for dinner?    [24 Nov 2003 20:15:00]

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Recommended Dishes: thin fried catfish

     ­Nancy   

Disappointed
Never thought I would ever write this letter. Always bragged that in 50 years of dining here I never got a bad meal.

Well, I did. Instead of the usual light crispy fish, it was plastic like and chewy. The slaw, which is average at best, was sour tasting and the serving of french fries was minuscule. I asked for extra tartar sauce and got two which used to be the standard amount. When I questioned the elderly waitress about the matter she picked up the check to see how much I had tipped her before responding in a negative tone. Soft shell crabs are done in an amateurish fashion and the gumbo is watery and nondescript at best. I am so sorry to write this about one of my previously all time best restaurants but the truth is the truth.    [07 Jan 2004 21:45:27]

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     ­DeflatedFan   cisco at i-55 dot com

Probably the best catfish I've ever had!
I had the basic catfish and fries, which were excellent. The fish is sliced thinner then usual (1/2 cm) and breaded, giving it a different taste. The atmosphere and service were also great!    [23 Jan 2004 14:21:13]

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     ­Anonymous   

Best fried catfish on the planet
I'm from the town of Livingston, LA although I now live in Annapolis, MD (good seafood as well, but definitely NOT South Louisiana). I make it back to South Louisiana about once a year and I NEVER MISS a trip to Middendorf's. I grew up about 30 minutes away, but even though I'm much further away now, it's never far from my thoughts. Their specialty, thin, crispy fried catfish that melts in your mouth is the best you will ever taste. REAL seafood platters. The best crabs on earth come from South Louisiana and they have some. Friendly service, clean dining area and good prices, to boot. DO NOT miss it if you're ever within a hundred miles.    [04 Feb 2004 20:24:26]

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Recommended Dishes: The fried catfish

     ­Steve Szanyi   mayomd at comcast dot net

Middendorfs
Middendorf's is a great place to take family and friends to eat, we are greeted with a smile and a friendly face, some times we may have a small wait if they are real busy, but usually we get in pretty fast. The waitress, even if she is busy gets to us quickly, we don't have to wait a long time like most restaurants we have eaten at.
The thin catfish is great, but I prefer the Stuffed Flounder or Soft shell crabs, they are wonderful. If you like seafood and a pleasant atmosphere, with an attentive, polite waitress then Middendorf's is the place.    [30 Jul 2004 12:19:19]

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Recommended Dishes: Thin Catfish, Stuffed Flounder, Soft shelled crabs, Thick catfish

     ­Anonymous