Couzin’s Fish and Chicken

The catfish was delicious. We ordered two dinners… one pound and ½ pound of catfish. If we had known that their portions are large, then we would have only ordered one pound of catfish. We did carry out and will do so again, so we don’t have to wait for our food.

New to the area fresh from Cali I just had to try Couzin’s Catfish here in Rayrown. I was not that impressed. The catfish was so salty it burned the top of my mouth! The hushpuppies were over cooked too. I would recommend Lutfi’s Fried Fish in Raytown.

The customer service is awesome. People friendly and very responsive. Food preparation takes a little while, but is definitely worth the wait! I will continue to keep coming back

I already know the food is great. But the service is slow tonight. It’s worth the wait.

I’ve been hearing from friends that there is competition for the best Catfish in Raytown Missouri and today I decided to check out Couzin’s Fish and Chicken for myself for a carry-​home lunch.
I am so impressed with the Catfish that I just had to give them a shout out! The catfish fillets are scrumptious. The cornmeal breading was light, crunchy and absolutely grease free. Even the ones that I ate cold this evening still managed to retain some of the crunch they had while hot. My friends are right: Couzin’s Catfish is great!
I ordered a couple of sides with my meal and got a side of fries as well. Hubby liked the fries and I thought the coleslaw was very tasty. However, I cannot give the same endorsement of the Red Beans and Rice. I really love Red Beans and Rice and like the way that several local restaurants put them together. But Couzin’s version is different than any I’ve had before. There was an almost sweet quality and I could pick up a hint that seemed to be cinnamon, which just was not what I was looking for. I like my Red Beans and Rice to be savory and also enjoy a little bit of heat. So the Couzin’s Beans & Rice didn’t hit the spot with me and I am withholding that five-​star rating. I was in about 1:30 p.m. and the kitchen was out of the green beans so, something tells me that next time I go in for The Best Catfish fillets in Raytown, I will just order a different side and be one very satisfied customer.
The building has been revamped from it’s former tenant and has a streamlined look with marble top tables and cushioned benches lining the area under the windows where you can wait in comfort for your carryout orders. They even have a small table with a few hand held electronic games for the easily bored. And there are some country touches here and there to kind of cozy up the space. The counter employees are friendly, helpful and all had a smile and cheerful attitude. Be sure and tell them it’s your first time in and they will probably bring out a sample of the catfish fillet for you to nibble while you order.
Couzin’s Catfish is close to my house and I think we are going to be seeing a lot of each other this Lent! Just call me Couzin Carol when my order is ready and I’m there.