There’s something about the golden crunch of a perfectly fried catfish fillet that feels like home-especially when you’re in Oregon, where the unexpected meets the delicious.
I grew up chasing the best comfort food bites across backroads and small-town diners, and let me tell you: Oregon’s fried catfish scene might surprise you.
From cozy lakeside shacks to family-run joints tucked into quiet neighborhoods, I’ve tasted my way across the state, following hunches, recommendations, and that unmistakable smell of frying batter in the air…