Catfish Campus Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Catfish Campus Restaurant, a beloved culinary gem nestled in Columbia, Tennessee. With over 20 years of history, the restaurant prides itself on serving authentic Southern comfort food made fresh, often from scratch. Patrons rave about the fried catfish, praised for its moist texture and crispy breading—an achievement not easily mastered. The menu features delightful options, including fried chicken, hush puppies, and pickled green tomatoes, a unique appetizer that has guests coming back for more.
- Generous portions and reasonable prices make it accessible to all.
- Friendly and attentive service enhances the dining experience.
- Classic sides like collard greens and white beans round out the meals beautifully.
Every visit showcases consistency, quality, and a nostalgic taste of Southern cooking. Whether you're a local or just passing through, make sure to indulge in the deliciousness that is Catfish Campus Restaurant!
Drink(s)
Coke Zero
The same great taste but with zero calories.
Lemonade
Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Sprite
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Mellow Yellow
UnSweet Tea
Sweet Tea
Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Dr. Pepper
Diet Dr. Pepper
Crisp, Sugar-Free Dr. Pepper with a Unique Blend of 23 Flavors
Appetizer Sampler Platter (Pick 2)
Build your own appetizer sampler.
Bacon Cheese Fries
Crispy coated fries loaded with melted colby and monterey jack cheese and bacon served with house ranch.
Fried Pickles
Fresh dill pickle chips hand battered and deep fried served with house ranch.
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fresh green tomatoes hand battered and deep fried served with house ranch.
Appetizer Sampler Platter (Pick 3)
Build your own appetizer sampler.
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Breaded and Delicious Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Served with Marinara.
Jalapeno Cheddar Poppers
Half of a jalapeno stuffed with cheese, breaded and fried served with house ranch.
Fried Mushrooms
Battered and delicious fried mushrooms served with house ranch.
Fried Green Beans
Lightly battered green beans deep fried and served with house ranch.
Appetizers
Catfish
5 Piece Fish Fillet Dinner
5 catfish fillets hand battered and fried served with choice of 2 sides.
Catfish Combo
2 catfish fillets served with your choice of 2 sides and choice of 2 seafood selections: cajun popcorn shrimp, regular popcorn shrimp, clam strips, stuffed crab.
Family Meal
16 pieces of catfish with a selection of 8 of our fresh sides, along with a dozen hushpuppies and 4 orders of our pickled green tomatoes
3 Piece Fish Fillet Dinner
3 catfish fillets hand battered and fried served with choice of 2 sides.
4 Piece Fish Fillet Dinner
4 catfish fillets hand battered and fried served with choice of 2 sides.
6 Piece Fish Fillet Dinner
6 catfish fillets hand battered and fried served with choice of 2 sides.
Fried Catfish Sandwich
6 oz hand battered and fried catfish fillets. On choice of texas toast or bun. With choice of 2 sides.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
6 oz grilled chicken breast served. On choice of texas toast or bun. With choice of 2 sides.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk battered and fried chicken breast tenderloins served. On choice of texas toast or bun. With choice of 2 sides.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Buttered texas toast grilled with melted american cheese. Served with choice of 2 sides.
Hamburger
5 oz char grilled angus beef burger served. On choice of texas toast or bun. Served with choice of 2 sides. Add Cheese for an additional charge. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Sandwiches
Seafood
Seafood Plate
Fried seafood sampling: catfish fillets, fantail shrimp, oysters, and scallops served with choice of 2 sides.
Clam Strips
Generous portion of breaded and fried clam strips. Served with choice of 2 sides.
Oyster Plate
Generous portion of hand battered and fried oysters served with choice of 2 sides.
Scallop Plate
Generous portion of hand battered and fried a scallops served with choice of 2 sides.
Fantail Shrimp Plate
large breaded and fried fantail shrimp served with choice of 2 sides.
Stuffed Crab
stuffed crab fried and served with choice of 2 sides.
Popcorn Shrimp
Generous portion of buttermilk battered and fried popcorn shrimp served with choice of 2 sides.
Fish And Crab
fried catfish fillets and 3 stuffed crab served with choice of 2 sides.
Catfish Combo
2 catfish fillets served with your choice of 2 sides and choice of 2 seafood selections: Cajun popcorn shrimp, regular popcorn shrimp, clam strips, stuffed crab.
Steak And Shrimp
11 ounce ribeye grilled to your perfection served served with 3 large fantail shrimp served with choice of 1 side. A house salad, and texas toast. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Ribeye
11 ounce ribeye grilled to your perfection served with choice of 1 side, a house salad, and texas toast. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Ground Sirloin
11 ounce ground sirloin grilled to your perfection served with choice of 1 side, a house salad and texas toast. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Sirloin Tips
8 ounces of sirloin tips grilled to your perfection with peppers and onions served with choice of 1 side, a house salad, and texas toast. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Sirloin
8 ounce sirloin grilled to your perfection served with choice of 1 side, a house salad, and texas toast. Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Pork Chops
2 pork chops (grilled or fried) served with choice of 1 side a house salad, and texas toast.
Grilled
Chicken
Popcorn Chicken Dinner
Generous Portion of Breaded and Fried Popcorn chicken served with 2 sides.
5 Piece Chicken Tender Dinner
5 catfish fillets hand battered and fried served with choice of 2 sides.
Fish And Chicken Dinner
catfish fillets and 2 hand battered chicken tenderloins fried and served with choice of 2 sides.
3 Piece Chicken Tender Dinner
3 hand battered chicken tenderloins fried and served with choice of 2 sides.
4 Piece Chicken Tender Dinner
4 hand battered chicken tenderloins fried and served with choice of 2 sides.
Pickled Tomatoes (Without Meal)
Turnip Greens
Niblet Corn
Onion Rings
Hushpuppies
Fried Fillet (Chicken)
Green Beans
French Fries
Texas Toast
Grilled Fillet (Fish)
Side Salad
Mixed greens with diced tomato and shredded cheese with your choice of dressing.
Mac N' Cheese
Steamed Vegetables
Freshly steamed seasonal vegetables, lightly seasoned to perfection
Baked Potato
White Beans
Coleslaw
Fried Fillet (Fish)
Grilled Fillet (Chicken)
Fried Okra
A' La Carte
Whole Catfish
1 Whole Catfish
1 piece whole catfish (9-11oz) served with choice of 2 sides.
2 Whole Catfish
2 piece whole catfish (9-11oz) served with choice of 2 sides.
3 Whole Catfish
3 piece whole catfish (9-1 loz) served with choice of 2 sides.
Grilled Salad
Choice of: chicken, catfish, or shrimp. (Seasoned: Lemon Pepper, Cajun, or Blackened). Served on a bed of mixed greens with diced tomato and shredded cheese with your choice of salad dressing.
Dinner Salad
Mixed greens with diced tomato and shredded cheese with your choice of dressing.
Fried Chicken Salad
Fried Chicken Tenders on A Bed of Mixed Greens, with Diced Tomato and Shredded Cheese with Your Choice of Dressing.
Salads
Healthy Choices
Flame Grilled Chicken (1 Piece)
A tender breast fillet (6 oz) seasoned with your choice of: (lemon pepper, cajun, or blackened) served with choice of 1 side and house salad.
Grilled Catfish Fillets (2 Piece)
2 piece grilled catfish fillet (5-6 oz) seasoned w choice of: (lemon pepper, Cajun or blackened) serve with choice of 1 side and a house salad.
Grilled Shrimp
Generous portion of grilled shrimp seasoned with chdice of: (lemon pepper, cajun, or blackened) served with choice of 1 side and a house salad. Add garlic butter for an additional charge.
Flame Grilled Chicken (2 Piece)
2 tender breast fillets (6 oz) seasoned with your choice of (lemon pepper, cajun or blackened) served with choice of 1 side and a house salad.
Grilled Tilapia
tilapia fillets seasoned with choice of (lemon pepper, cajun, or blackened) served with cho of 1 side and a house salad.
Vegetable Plate
Your choice of any three of our delicious sides served with pickled tomatoes and hushpuppies.
Grilled Catfish Fillet (1 Piece)
1 grilled catfish fillet (5-6 oz) seasoned with choice of: (lemon pepper, cajun, or blackened) served with choice of 1 side and a house salad.
Caramel Pie
Fresh Fried Pies
Your choice of chocolate or pecan.
Key Lime Pie
Classic key lime pie with a tangy citrus filling, a buttery crust, and a dollop of whipped cream.