The fish isn't real catfish it's Swai & I like catfish. I wish restaurants would make this clear to customers cause some of us know the difference, & after asking she still swore it was real catfish i k ow REAL FISH. Paid for our food & our waiter never came back with my change, never assume someone is leaving a tip cause I wasnt, I wasn't satisfied with the Swai.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Jermaine Taylor
I grew up eating at Barrow's in the 90s. I am disappointed that they served me Swai ( basa) in sted of N. American Catfish. Everything else was good but they should at least advertise Swai if that's what's being served.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Sherpa152585
Barrow's Catfish - Poydras location We ordered the Barrows catfish entree with potato salad, smothered seafood okra with catfish, and shrimp and spinach rolls. The texture of the catfish was amazing! I wish that it had a tad bit more seasoning but I would definitely order it again. The smothered seafood okra was a taste of southern comfort and just delicious. The rolls were nicely cooked with just the right amount of crunch. Con (to some): The catfish is farm raised.
Rosland Fisher
I recently traveled to New Orleans from. VIRGINIA and someone recommended Barrow's as one of the places I must try when I asked about eating some good food. Listen, the food is amazing; however this review is about the service. The day I went, there was a Garth Brooks concert and other events happening. EXTREMELY hectic and busy time. The man who greeted me at the door was wearing many hats that day, (greeter, server, bar tender etc) and it was high stress but he maintained his professionalism, never lost his cool, and still made my experience wonderful. Unfortunately, staff had called out on a holiday weekend. I just want to say thank you and send words of encouragement to this young man and the establishment. Although things were not perfect, you gave me a wonderful experience and I was proud to see a black owned establishment make even the toughest time work and with grace and professionalism. I would recommend Barrow's Catfish on Poydras to everyone. It's clean, great service, and amazing food!!!! Can't wait to come back. Btw, my grandmother who had a stroke and is in the nursing home loved it. I had to take her a plate after I left the restaurant. Her face lit up and she was soooo happy. Thank you again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Catfish King Platter
Micheal Admire
Great atmosphere food was delicious service was awesome aeven though they where out of some items we were directed towards other good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Catfish and Shrimp Platter
JA-NAN Meyen
In town for a conference and found this gem while looking for seafood by the Hyatt Regency. This is a MUST to stop by for any visitors in NOLA!!! Beautifully plated food with excellent taste. If you like a little kick in your food, you have to try the potato salad. Freshly made and oh so delicious!!! Excellent customer service and amazing food! Don’t be fooled by google maps, this location on Poydras next to chick-fil-a is OPEN!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bianca La'shelle
I tried Barrow’s Catfish (Harvey) for the first time on 8/28/23 and had the worst dinner ever. The worst $30 poboy ever, the bread was so hard that it was almost impossible to break without force. The shrimp were under seasoned, but okay. However the oysters were by far the WORST, as they were fried hard and dried out. They appeared to have been sitting for hours. Food was definitely a 0/10, I ate the shrimp and a few oysters.
Hannah Owsiany
Food Amazing! Service Amazing! Crawfish and corn bisque, omgeee amazing, poboy amazing! Pink lemonade, buy that! Lol must try this spot and great loaction. New location opened up near Amtrak station in NOLA!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crawfish
Brittney Hawkins - Dobard
I love the fried catfish, potato salad and the crawfish bisque. The gumbo is one of my favorites in the city. I can’t wait until they open back up.
Food: 5
karenmw67
What can I say! The FOOD WAS AMAZING ! DASIA was amazing as our server. Very helpful. She recommended the best choices. Catfish, bout the best I've had! Gunboats, amazing, although I'm used to trickier Rue, pasta with seafood AMAZING. CRAB CAKES, Don't pass them up if you get a chance to order. I added extra pasta sauce because that's what I do!!!
I ordered take out from here and I was not disappointed. I obviously can't write about the service or ambience but I am sure it is excellent. I was in the mood for some seafood and I ordered some seriously amazing seafood from Barrows. It actually reminded me of Pee Wees and how good their seafood is. I ordered the crab claws and they are smothered in garlicky butter amazingness! As any seafood should be. I look at that pic of the crab claws and it is food p*rn. I also ordered the blackened drum and again, smothered in amazements of life and oh so very good. On top of the smothered sauce, it has shrimp on top and I could probably eaten one or two hundred more of those. So Good! I will go to the restaurant when I not being so lazy. Thank you for being so delicious!
Google user
This place was awesome. I could not believe how authentic the food was. I had the lamb chops, which was special for that day. They were so delicious. My sister had the catfish. Did I mention that they give a large portion. Make sure you try the K J crab claws. So delicious. I can’t wait to return back to New Orleans just to eat here.
J P.
Friends insisted we try Barrows while we were in New Orleans a few months ago. Let's just say, I'd drive from Texas to New Orleans to have this food again! From the atmosphere to the service and food, everything was outstanding! Price point was perfect and the amount of food given is insane! If you're in the area or planning to visit soon, be sure to add this one to your to do list! You won't regret it and you'll savor every delectable bite. Can't wait to get back to Nola again to dine at Barrows!
Nikita T.
Barrows catfish is always fried perfectly! The fish is well seasoned and very nice portion size. I even like their potato salad! It's difficult to find good potato salad outside of it made at home. If you want good southern catfish, Barrows is the spot!
Vegan B.
I tried to catch you all but you had just closed at the location we visited. Until next time. We will try again! !!!
The fish isn't real catfish it's Swai & I like catfish. I wish restaurants would make this clear to customers cause some of us know the difference, & after asking she still swore it was real catfish i k ow REAL FISH. Paid for our food & our waiter never came back with my change, never assume someone is leaving a tip cause I wasnt, I wasn't satisfied with the Swai.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I grew up eating at Barrow's in the 90s. I am disappointed that they served me Swai ( basa) in sted of N. American Catfish. Everything else was good but they should at least advertise Swai if that's what's being served.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Barrow's Catfish - Poydras location We ordered the Barrows catfish entree with potato salad, smothered seafood okra with catfish, and shrimp and spinach rolls. The texture of the catfish was amazing! I wish that it had a tad bit more seasoning but I would definitely order it again. The smothered seafood okra was a taste of southern comfort and just delicious. The rolls were nicely cooked with just the right amount of crunch. Con (to some): The catfish is farm raised.
I recently traveled to New Orleans from. VIRGINIA and someone recommended Barrow's as one of the places I must try when I asked about eating some good food. Listen, the food is amazing; however this review is about the service. The day I went, there was a Garth Brooks concert and other events happening. EXTREMELY hectic and busy time. The man who greeted me at the door was wearing many hats that day, (greeter, server, bar tender etc) and it was high stress but he maintained his professionalism, never lost his cool, and still made my experience wonderful. Unfortunately, staff had called out on a holiday weekend. I just want to say thank you and send words of encouragement to this young man and the establishment. Although things were not perfect, you gave me a wonderful experience and I was proud to see a black owned establishment make even the toughest time work and with grace and professionalism. I would recommend Barrow's Catfish on Poydras to everyone. It's clean, great service, and amazing food!!!! Can't wait to come back. Btw, my grandmother who had a stroke and is in the nursing home loved it. I had to take her a plate after I left the restaurant. Her face lit up and she was soooo happy. Thank you again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Catfish King Platter
Great atmosphere food was delicious service was awesome aeven though they where out of some items we were directed towards other good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Catfish and Shrimp Platter
In town for a conference and found this gem while looking for seafood by the Hyatt Regency. This is a MUST to stop by for any visitors in NOLA!!! Beautifully plated food with excellent taste. If you like a little kick in your food, you have to try the potato salad. Freshly made and oh so delicious!!! Excellent customer service and amazing food! Don’t be fooled by google maps, this location on Poydras next to chick-fil-a is OPEN!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I tried Barrow’s Catfish (Harvey) for the first time on 8/28/23 and had the worst dinner ever. The worst $30 poboy ever, the bread was so hard that it was almost impossible to break without force. The shrimp were under seasoned, but okay. However the oysters were by far the WORST, as they were fried hard and dried out. They appeared to have been sitting for hours. Food was definitely a 0/10, I ate the shrimp and a few oysters.
Food Amazing! Service Amazing! Crawfish and corn bisque, omgeee amazing, poboy amazing! Pink lemonade, buy that! Lol must try this spot and great loaction. New location opened up near Amtrak station in NOLA!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crawfish
I love the fried catfish, potato salad and the crawfish bisque. The gumbo is one of my favorites in the city. I can’t wait until they open back up.
Food: 5
What can I say! The FOOD WAS AMAZING ! DASIA was amazing as our server. Very helpful. She recommended the best choices. Catfish, bout the best I've had! Gunboats, amazing, although I'm used to trickier Rue, pasta with seafood AMAZING. CRAB CAKES, Don't pass them up if you get a chance to order. I added extra pasta sauce because that's what I do!!!
Restaurantji Recommends
I ordered take out from here and I was not disappointed. I obviously can't write about the service or ambience but I am sure it is excellent. I was in the mood for some seafood and I ordered some seriously amazing seafood from Barrows. It actually reminded me of Pee Wees and how good their seafood is. I ordered the crab claws and they are smothered in garlicky butter amazingness! As any seafood should be. I look at that pic of the crab claws and it is food p*rn. I also ordered the blackened drum and again, smothered in amazements of life and oh so very good. On top of the smothered sauce, it has shrimp on top and I could probably eaten one or two hundred more of those. So Good! I will go to the restaurant when I not being so lazy. Thank you for being so delicious!
This place was awesome. I could not believe how authentic the food was. I had the lamb chops, which was special for that day. They were so delicious. My sister had the catfish. Did I mention that they give a large portion. Make sure you try the K J crab claws. So delicious. I can’t wait to return back to New Orleans just to eat here.
Friends insisted we try Barrows while we were in New Orleans a few months ago. Let's just say, I'd drive from Texas to New Orleans to have this food again! From the atmosphere to the service and food, everything was outstanding! Price point was perfect and the amount of food given is insane! If you're in the area or planning to visit soon, be sure to add this one to your to do list! You won't regret it and you'll savor every delectable bite. Can't wait to get back to Nola again to dine at Barrows!
Barrows catfish is always fried perfectly! The fish is well seasoned and very nice portion size. I even like their potato salad! It's difficult to find good potato salad outside of it made at home. If you want good southern catfish, Barrows is the spot!
I tried to catch you all but you had just closed at the location we visited. Until next time. We will try again! !!!