Catfish Kelly's in Fredericksburg

4.5 ( 192 reviews )
Checking... 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM See Hours
661 Kings Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22405, United States
+1 540-310-0729

Catfish Kelly's in Fredericksburg stands out as a beloved local gem, renowned for its delicious crab dishes and warm hospitality. Located at 661 Kings Hwy, this delightful eatery has garnered rave reviews from patrons who appreciate both the quality of the food and the attentive service. Customers like Daniel Jenkins have praised the promptness of the staff, while Clint Brown highlights the welcoming atmosphere created by team members like Merrisa, who consistently go above and beyond to enhance the dining experience.

The menu boasts a variety of delectable options, with many recommending the standout Philly cheese steak, expertly prepared by Trisha, who is known for her friendliness and helpfulness. Sara Sellman emphasizes the culinary delights, mentioning an impressive array of breakfast and fish sandwiches, alongside homemade treats like lemon bars and cookies. Cheap beer and unique local products add to the charm, making each visit special.

Even if the exterior gives a rustic vibe, reviewers commend the cleanliness of the kitchen and the flavors that come from it. With early opening hours catering to early risers and anglers alike, Catfish Kelly's in Fredericksburg is a must-visit for great food and a friendly atmosphere.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves comfort food
    • Quick bite
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • No table service
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Accepts SNAP/EBT
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot

Reviews For Catfish Kelly's in Fredericksburg

Daniel Jenkins
Jun 7,2025
Great food and service. Patricia was very helpful I showed up before my scheduled time and she got my crabs in 10 minutes. Thank you.
Clint Brown
Jun 1,2025
What a great local establishment! Each time I’ve gone in there the staff has greeted me kindly and asked what I need. One of the employees named Merrisa, always has a smile on her face and takes care of whatever we need! I often tell everyone to go here for great food and service. Clint B.
Mikayla McCall
May 16,2025
Went here for the first time and Trisha made me the best philly cheese steak I’ve had in a longggg time. She was extremely friendly and super helpful will be recommending to my friends.
Sara Sellman
May 4,2025
The food is so amazing! The baked good are fantastic! It's such a fun place to visit. I went in two days had a breakfast sandwich a fish sandwich 2 lemon bars like 8 ore balls and 2 chocolate chip cookies got some house seasoning they sell for my personal kitchen use! Cheap beer! The Local body products are fabulous !! I love you catfish!!
Riley Erickson
Apr 27,2025
Some exterior things look run down, but the kitchen was nice and clean. Their food was great, and they have a wide selection of lures and bait. I also like the fact that they open at 6am, meaning you can stop by to get bait/tackle before early morning trips.
Alyce Malowicki
Apr 10,2025
Came to Catfish Kelly's to grab a bite to eat Michael was prompt and very attentive. Even while cooking was informative about items throughout the shop. We love coming here!!!
Mason Hallberg
Mar 17,2025
I found out about Catfish Kellys when I needed a great local fishing shop for tackle and minnows, years ago. Now, they are single handedly the best fresh fish/crab shack in the area! I consistently get great crabs as well as other fresh fish, shrimp, and amazing oysters. They never disappoint and everything is always tasty and fresh. Recently I hosted a fundraiser for over 500 people, and they provided the crabs, everyone loved them and said they were delicious, we had people still eating crabs hours after they were supposed to leave, they are just that good. But wait there's more, need some feed or pet food? they've got you covered. Need ammo or a great selection of fishing lures and fresh bait? They got it and then some. Do you need a fast and friendly meal? They serve awesome breakfast, lunch and dinner. After getting such great products and food I haven't been to another crab house in years, they are the only place around that I trust. They just opened up another location in King George that is also phenomenal. Give them your business, you won't be disappointed. Sincerely, A Catfish Kelly's Customer for Life
Michael Meier
Mar 14,2025
Afternoon order. It's a country store with bait & tackle, crabs, and fresh/frozen seafood. No dine in option. Kitchen/cooking area is clean. Fried oysters with house made tater salad. Outstanding. Fried crab cake sandwich with house made slaw. All crab and excellent. Ate it in the car out front as fried seafood doesn't travel well. Going to be a regular on our dining list. *The board menu picture is the current offerings & pricing on display at the order counter. Best to pay in cash. If you use a card they charge you the 4% credit card fee they are charged. *Note this review was completed without using ridiculous undiscriptive terms like OMG, awesome, yummy, delish, to die for, do yourself a favor, trust me, etc.. Describe the food, service (or lack of) and provide details on the cost/copy of check and include pictures! Is the place clean? No one cares about the waiter/waitress names, their abilities, or if they look like they fell face first into a tackle box. They get changed like underwear and you don't get to pick one. No we don't care about your allergies or the need for gluten free food.

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