Sudie's Seafood House is a great choice for the budget-conscious family who wants a break from the assembly-line seafood chains. With only two locations, Sudie’s keeps a tight grip on quality control, consistently serving up a huge selection of mid-price, high-quality Gulf favorites like Crawfish Gumbo. But the real draw here is the farm-raised Mississippi catfish. Sudie’s claims it’s the best in the world, and whether you like it classic—fried in a light, sweet batter, with hushpuppies and fries—expertly blackened, or in a tangy lemon pepper sauce, it’s remarkable stuff, pure and flaky, a feast for all five senses. The catfish entrees run about 12 bucks, or have it all all-you-can-eat for $15.99. Don’t enjoy too many of the blended (and very strong) tropical cocktails—you’ll want to save room for the fish!

Sudie’s Seafood House
352 Gulf Fwy N.
League City, TX 77573
(281) 338-5100
www.sudies.com