Barrows Catfish

In 1943, William "Cap" Barrow, Sr. and his wife May founded Barrow's Shady Inn at its original location on Mistletoe street in the Carrollton - Hollygrove neighborhood where it remained until Hurricane Katrina in 2005. From the beginning their reputation of melt in your mouth, flaky and slightly crispy fish - plates and sandwiches - served out its back door grew and was consistent. William, Sr. and Mary Barrow expanded into a fully operating restaurant and bar with jukebox of favorites. The atmosphere was warm, cozy, family - friendly and the menu was simple: fried catfish, Mary's potato salad, soft buttered white bread a delicate balance of tart 'n sweet lemonade that regulars raved about. Mary later began to cook weekly specials too that weren't officially on the menu, but regulars grew to expect, like baked chicken and a favorite, stewed rabbit. The family's recipe and legacy has been carried in the hearts of its founders and heirs for 75 years and 4 generations and it's our hope and intention that it will for many more to come. Barrow's is thrilled beyond measures to come back to the Uptown community. More locations coming soon!