Cousins Catfish Castle

Last night was my second visit to Cousins Catfish Castle on 40 Highway in Independence. My friend Steve, somewhat of a gourmand, and I had made plans to try out this rather new restaurant shortly after my FIRST visit. We are both fond of tenderloin sandwiches. My first visit had been to pick up catfish and take it out to my Dad's. It's one of his favorites, but not mine, nor my brother. I'd planned on getting chicken for the non-fish eaters, but upon seeing the tenderloins, had gotten those instead. We all enjoyed them a lot, even though they were only lukewarm by the time they'd made the trip to Liberty. I'd told Steve we'd have to try them sometime, and last night we did.

We both got the tenderloin sandwich meal, which includes a side dish. I got the fries, and also a small coleslaw side. Steve got the green beans. The tenderloins were large and hot, being seasoned nicely, breaded and deep fried. They were about twice the size of my hand, and about as thick, served on a nice sandwich bun spread with mayonnaise. Garnishes of lettuce, sliced onion, and sliced tomato were also provided. It was all quite good. You could hear purrs of contentment coming from both Steve and I as the conversation was overpowered by the knoshing. I will be back again, perhaps to try some of the other delicacies served up by Cousins.

Besides the tenderloins, Cousins has several kinds of fish; catfish, orange roughy, red snapper, and shrimp. They also have chicken, hamburgers, and several other items on the menu. So far, everyone I know that has eaten here has rated it quite good. Prices are reasonable. Cousins has 4 locations around town, this one on 40 Hiway just west of Noland Road, is there newest one.

If you like catfish, and other deep fried treats, give Cousins Catfish Castle a try!

posted by B.G. Roberts @ 8:12 PM