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Middendorf's

30160 Highway 51, Akers, LA - (985) 386-6666
Posted By Greg Beaupre on 2/4/2008 10:11:00 PM
As I look at the two reviews here for Middendorf's, I have to start by setting the record straight: the first review, by Michael Stern, represents the vast majority of opinions about this fantastic restaurant. Check around the Internet and you'll see that's true. On the other hand, the second review seems to represent the voice of one semi-cranky customer. After my own experience at Middendorf's, I'd say you can trust the majority out there and that includes me.

By all means, make a trip there for some of the best fish you'll ever have. I can only speak for the catfish, both the whole option, and the large platter of thin-sliced filets. I can say unequivocally, having eaten fresh fish literally the world over, that no fried fish has ever tasted better.

I was taken to Middendorf's by a local friend, and he and his family go there often just to get the catfish. They are gourmands in their own right, and they make their own outstanding fresh seafood, so they're not easily swayed, and yet they not only go to Middendorf's themselves, but took the occasion to bring me along, knowing I'm an appreciator of fine food as well.

The only question is: how DO they get those fillets so thin? You won't get the answer out of your waitress, either; trade secret. Just enjoy!

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4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
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A close-up of Middendorf's signature dish: fried thin catfish filets. They crunch as much as a potato chip, yet the ribbon of meat inside is moist and succulent.
"A close-up of Middendorf's signature dish: fried thin catfish filets. They crunch as much as a potato chip, yet the ribbon of meat inside is moist and succulent."
Michael Stern





What a way to start a meal: six barbecued oysters on the half shell.
"What a way to start a meal: six barbecued oysters on the half shell."
Michael Stern


Here's another good way to start a meal, or a nice little meal all itself: a line of barbecued shrimp.
"Here's another good way to start a meal, or a nice little meal all itself: a line of barbecued shrimp."
Michael Stern


Louis Middendorf built his place in the midst of the Depression using his World War I veteran's bonus of $500 and a $500 loan from the mayor of New Orleans.
"Louis Middendorf built his place in the midst of the Depression using his World War I veteran's bonus of $500 and a $500 loan from the mayor of New Orleans."
Michael Stern


Nice-size chunks of crawfish make these crusty, hand-pattied cakes a joy to eat.
"Nice-size chunks of crawfish make these crusty, hand-pattied cakes a joy to eat."
Michael Stern


A South Louisiana tradition: shrimp Remoulade. There's a lot of good sauce there ... and a lot of shrimp, too.
"A South Louisiana tradition: shrimp Remoulade. There's a lot of good sauce there ... and a lot of shrimp, too."
Michael Stern


A close view of peach bread pudding shows its sweet striations.
"A close view of peach bread pudding shows its sweet striations."
Michael Stern


This view from the side of Middendorf's shows I-55, which is elevated through the bayous north of I-10.
"This view from the side of Middendorf's shows I-55, which is elevated through the bayous north of I-10."
Michael Stern



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