The Catfish Charlie building is getting new life in Gulfport. Here’s what to know
A new Southern-style seafood restaurant is preparing to open in one of Gulfport’s most recognizable buildings. Catfish Cuevas will take over the former Catfish Charlie location, reviving a decades-long culinary tradition on the Coast.
FULL STORY: Catfish and seafood restaurant announces opening in iconic Gulfport location
Here are key takeaways:
- Catfish Cuevas will open in the Gulfport building that housed Catfish Charlie, which closed in April. The new restaurant comes from the owners who formerly operated Llyod’s Cabin.
- No opening date has been announced, but renovations are in progress. The owners said on Facebook that the process is taking longer than expected because they want “everything to be just right for opening day.”
- The restaurant will not be buffet-style. Guests can expect all-you-can-eat catfish and whole catfish prepared with an original recipe.
- The building was constructed by the Dedeaux Clan and sits next to the rocking chair that claims to be the largest in the world.
- Catfish Charlie was known for its crispy fried catfish, coleslaw and buttermilk biscuits. The owners of Catfish Cuevas could not be reached for comment.
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Lillian Foster
Sun Herald