# Southern fried catfish in Houston

Updated: 2026-10-25

Fountain View Fish Market, family run since 1972, fries catfish to order for takeout at 2912 Fountain View Dr, Houston, TX 77057, on Fountain View Drive between Richmond Ave and Westheimer Rd, at the cross street of Winsome Rd. Hot food starts at 11:00 AM. Plates start at $12.99 with two sides and tea. A fried order is usually ready in about 10 minutes. At very busy times it takes 15 to 20 minutes.

## Hours

Hot and fried food: Monday–Thursday 11:00 AM–6:30 PM, Friday–Saturday 11:00 AM–8:00 PM. Closed Sunday and every holiday. Fresh fish counter: opens at 10:00 AM, with those same closing times.

| Day | Fresh fish counter | Hot and fried food |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monday–Thursday | 10:00 AM–6:30 PM | 11:00 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday–Saturday | 10:00 AM–8:00 PM | 11:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
| Holidays | Closed | Closed |

## Fried catfish plates

Every combo includes two sides, chosen from fries, onion rings, hush puppies, chicken eggroll, veggie eggroll, and cole slaw. Tea is included.

- **1 Piece Catfish Combo** — $12.99. Lightest of the catfish plates. Sweet, flaky, cornmeal-crusted.
- **1 Piece Catfish & 6 Shrimp** — $16.99. Fish and shrimp on one plate. The easy middle ground.
- **1 Piece Catfish & 12 Shrimp** — $22.99. Shrimp-heavy, with a piece of catfish alongside.
- **2 Piece Catfish Combo** — $16.99. Two fillets - the same price as one fillet with shrimp.
- **2 Piece Catfish & 6 Shrimp** — $22.99. The full plate. Fish and shrimp together.
- **2 Piece Catfish & 12 Shrimp** — $29.99. The largest catfish plate. Good for sharing.

## Catfish sandwich

The Catfish Sandwich is served on a soft bun with tartar sauce and comes with one side of your choice and any drink.

- **Catfish Sandwich** — $14.99. The classic Gulf Coast fish sandwich.

## Who a catfish plate is for

Catfish is the fish this shop is known for: sweet and flaky under a cornmeal-style coating that stays crisp. Regulars call that crust crispy, not greasy. The one-piece combo is $12.99, the lightest plate. Two pieces cost the same as one piece with six shrimp. To-go only. There is no dine-in seating.

## Common questions

### What are your hours?

Hot and fried food is served Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The fresh fish counter opens at 10:00 AM and closes at those same times. We are closed Sunday and every holiday.

### Is everything cooked fresh?

Yes - everything is cooked to order. Nothing is cooked until you order it.

### How long does an order take?

A fried order is usually ready in about 10 minutes. At very busy times it takes 15 to 20 minutes.

### Do you have seating?

To-go only. There is no dine-in seating.

### How much is fried catfish in Houston?

The 1 Piece Catfish Combo is $12.99. The 2 Piece Catfish Combo is $16.99. The 1 Piece Catfish & 6 Shrimp is $16.99, the 1 Piece Catfish & 12 Shrimp is $22.99, the 2 Piece Catfish & 6 Shrimp is $22.99, and the 2 Piece Catfish & 12 Shrimp is $29.99. Combos include two sides and tea. The catfish sandwich is $14.99 and comes with one side of your choice and any drink. Page: /seafood-prices-houston

HTML page: https://www.fountainviewfishmarket.com/fried-catfish