Fried Fish in Harlem — Whiting, Catfish, Shrimp & More

Anyone can drop fish in oil. The difference at Golden Catch is what goes into the fryer: that morning's whiting, scallops or shrimp from our market case. We bread by hand, fry to order in clean oil, and serve within minutes. No heat lamps, no soggy steam-table fish.

Locals say it's the closest you'll get in Harlem to that Southern, Caribbean or fish-fry-Friday taste — generous portions, properly crispy, and seasoned all the way through.

Start with the $9.99 special. The 3-pc fried whiting with fries and a soda is the most-ordered item on the entire menu, and the easiest way to taste why people come back. The 10-pc shrimp and 10-pc scallops specials run the same price.

Want to feed two? The Mega Fried Combo (whiting + catfish + shrimp) is the play. Add tostones or mac & cheese.

Bringing a group? The Whole Snapper + 5 Shrimp ($16.99) feeds two and looks unreal coming out of the fryer.

Crinkle fries, sweet plantains, tostones, hush puppies, mac & cheese, fried okra, collard greens, rice & beans, and house slaw — most starting at $1.99. Free fountain soda comes with every $9.99 daily special.

Add tartar, cocktail, hot sauce or our house seasoned butter at the counter. Allergies or dietary needs? Tell us at the register — we fry whiting, catfish and shrimp on dedicated lines whenever possible.