While catfish is not usually something you think of when you think of Calgary, several local restaurants offer catfish on their menus in various forms.
Catfish is known for its mild flavour and can be cooked in different ways – fried, blackened and simmered, to name a few. Here are some of the great ways it can be enjoyed in Calgary.
Catfish is not something you see on menus around Calgary every day, but a handful of restaurants are keeping it in rotation in very different ways. From Southern style frying to Vietnamese clay pot cooking, these spots offer a look at how versatile the fish can be.
Updated January 2026
The Blues Can
2002 16 Ave. N.W.
At The Blues Can, catfish appears as a blackened catfish Po’Boy. The sandwich is topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and coleslaw, and served with a choice of fries, sweet potato fries, or salad.
Bagolac Saigon Restaurant
6130 1a St. S.W.
Bagolac Saigon features catfish in a traditional Vietnamese clay pot dish. The fish is simmered with spices and brought to the table hot, typically served with steamed rice.
Yenny Delights
#81, 3131 27 St. N.E.
Yenny Delights offers catfish pepper soup as part of its Afro Caribbean menu. The dish reflects the restaurant’s focus on traditional African flavours and comforting, spice driven cooking.
Comery Block
638 17th Ave. S.W.
Comery Block serves catfish tacos as part of its menu. The tacos are accompanied by cornbread and honey butter, rounding out the dish with a Southern inspired touch.
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