38 North Park Row · Erie, PA
Fried catfish, tilapia, walleye and perch — plus Southern sides — from a small counter-service kitchen downtown.
Catfish, tilapia, walleye and perch, fried to order — the dish regulars come back for.
Okra and corn nuggets alongside the catch.
A small, one-person kitchen with just five tables — honest food, no pretense.
Our story
Hooks Catfish Kitchen is a small counter-service seafood spot in downtown Erie, serving fried catfish, tilapia, walleye, perch and shrimp alongside Southern sides like okra and corn nuggets. It's a one-person operation with just five tables — four for two, one for four.
Word has spread well beyond the counter: strong ratings across review platforms point to a loyal following, including reviewers who say they travel a good distance just for the catfish.
Across the review sites
★ 4.6
★ 4.5
105 reviews
Planning a visit
Hooks Catfish Kitchen is walk-in counter service — call ahead to check on a table or ask about takeout.
A look inside
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