River Smith's

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406 Avenue Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
Established in 1976 by Bob Corcorran, River Smith s Chicken & Catfish is a full-service restaurant that specializes in catfish and chicken dishes. It offers a variety of appetizers, salads, seafood dishes, combinations, burgers, steaks, sandwiches, side dishes, desserts and beverages. Its menu include oysters, popcorn shrimp, stuffed crabs, blackened catfish, grilled chicken, Buffalo wings, stuffed catfish, fried chicken and chicken breasts. Additionally, the restaurant serves french fries, mashed potatoes, green beans, fried onion rings and saut ed mushrooms. It also provides catering services for formal and informal gatherings. River Smith s Chicken & Catfish has two locations in Lubbock, Texas, and has received several awards and recognitions.

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3.0113 reviews
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Kevin W.
5/21/2025

My hotel recommended this place and the reviews seem mixed. I went anyway because it's not some large chain conglomerate. The clerk at the counter was so helpful in explaining things for me and...

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Tina S.
2/27/2025

River Smith's has been my favorite spot for catfish since 2010. Every time I visit, I order the broiled charred whole catfish, and it never disappoints. The fish is always fresh, cooked perfectly,...

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Cici V.
3/15/2025

Extremely mid. The service and the restaurant itself were fine, however the food is very bland. If you like nothing but a little salt on your food, you'll be happy. I had the catfish and shrimp...

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Seth L.
5/6/2024

It's good. They use cotton seed oil. So if you're not used to that, this might not be the place for you. I'm now used to this kind of oil, lived here a long time now. Service and ambiance are good...

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Liz H.
12/13/2024

Fried chicken was good. Simple fare order up front then they bring to your table. Simple family place.

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