For generations of Louisiana families, a trip to Middendorf’s has been a rite of passage. The drive out to Manchac, the smell of hot oil in the air, and that first bite of impossibly thin, crispy catfish have all become part of the experience. But for the first time in the restaurant’s 91-year history, Baton Rouge won’t have to make the drive.
This month, the legendary Middendorf’s Seafood Restaurant is bringing its famous Thin Fried Catfish straight to the capital city with a special two-week pop-up at Passé Restaurant inside the Origin Hotel. From March 17–20 and again March 24–27, Baton Rouge diners will have the rare chance to taste one of Louisiana’s most iconic dishes without leaving downtown.
And if you know Middendorf’s, you know this is a big deal…