Walden’s Restaurant

Ok I admit I was a little leary. You can drive through and get a catfish dinner with some cheese grits and hush puppies, or order at the window and walk across the drive to a building with several picnic tables. Unique concept and the catfish and hush puppies are really good. The restroom was clean which was a bonus. You just have to try it.

I wanted to try this restaurant because they advertised catfish whole or fillets. Stopped in for a lunch break and I found no disappointment. I fancy myself as a good catfish cooker and they have a good batter. I tried the catfish fillets which were done to perfection and they added three of the best hush puppies I have ever had. Even the shrimp that my wife ordered were fresh and cooked to perfection. As a side, I tried the baked beans and I was not sorry there. The atmosphere is quite austere and you have to order at a window when not using the drive through. After receiving your order in house, you have to walk across a parking lot to a separate building where you get to sit at a custom made picnic table but at least you are inside. It was unique in a strange way but the food is delicious and hot!

I really like fried catfish and hushpuppies. Since the best place in town for hushpuppies closed this is the best I’ve found in Covington or for that fact in the state but I’m still looking. Just a little help here. This is a take-out place to me. They have seating but it’s like getting food and going to the park to eat.

Ordered the fish and shrimp combo, a lot of food with fries and one side. The fried fish is light, crispy batter and golden fried. The shrimp is not small like chain restaurants. And they were sooooo good. The cole slaw has a nice dill pickle tartness goes perfect with the fried foods. And of course hush puppies these are not small sweet frozen ones like I’ve experienced at other fish establishments. These are corn meal, onion goodness. Might want to order extras you get two with your meal. And wash it all down with some sweet tea. They have desserts that are made in house. I Had the strawberry delight. Like a pie and a shortcake married. The chocolate delight is tasty as well. If you’re looking for good fried fish, shrimp and hush puppies you can’t go wrong at Walden’s and it is made to order so sit back and relax the food will be hot and good when it comes to your table. Worth the wait!