Catfish Charlies Dubuque

06/06/2026

06/05/2026

🔥 ONLY 10 TICKETS LEFT! 🔥

Don't miss the Dubuque Fireworks from the best seat in the house—the American Lady! 🚢✨

Your ticket includes a FULL FEAST:
🍗 Dry Rubbed Chicken & BBQ Ribs
🥔 Garlic Smashed Potatoes & Green Beans
🥗 Pasta Salad
🧁 Cupcakes for dessert!

Watch the sky light up from the water with no crowds and great food. These LAST 10 tickets will go fast!

👉 Book now: Americanladycruises.com

06/05/2026

Our signature Gumbo is a masterpiece of slow-cooked Southern tradition, starting with a dark coffee-colored roux that provides a deep, toasted complexity. We simmer the classic "holy trinity"—green peppers, onions, and celery—in a robust beef stock for a full four hours, allowing the heavy seasonings to meld into a rich, velvety stew that is exceptionally flavorful.
Variation
Featured Ingredients
Loaded Gumbo
A hearty, protein-rich blend of succulent shrimp, smoky Andouille sausage, and tender chicken.
Seafood Gumbo
A premium coastal selection featuring surimi, tender shrimp, and delicate scallops.
This meticulous, low-and-slow cooking process ensures that every bite is "verry verry tasteful," delivering a bold and authentic profile that honors the heart of Cajun and Creole cuisine.

06/03/2026

🚨 Menu Spotlight! 🚨
Did you know you can get a killer Reuben right here at Catfish Charlie's?
We do it the right way: chopped corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and 1,000 Island dressing on perfectly toasted Rye.
The only hard part is choosing your side:
1️⃣ Pasta Salad
2️⃣ Hand-Cut Fries
3️⃣ Homemade Chips
4️⃣ Cole Slaw
Which side are you choosing? Let us know in the comments, then head on over to grab yours! 🍽️👇

05/30/2026

🍋🫐 Have you tried our Handcrafted Cocktail — Blackberry Lemonade?
Made with Cody Road Blackberry Bourbon Liqueur, crafted in LeClaire, Iowa at the legendary Mississippi River Distilling Company. This beauty is bold, refreshing, and the perfect sip for any day on the river.
If you haven't made a trip down to the distillery in LeClaire yet — what are you waiting for? 🌊
Come on in, pull up a seat here in Dubuque, and let us pour you one. You won't regret it. 🥃🍋
Catfish Charlie's | Dubuque, Iowa

05/27/2026

Have you tried our Big Timber Bourbon Salmon?
We take fresh salmon and marinate it in a rich blend of bourbon and brown sugar, then fire it up on the grill and finish it off with a generous drizzle of Big Timber Maple Syrup — crafted right here in Bankston, Iowa. The result? A sweet, smoky, melt-in-your-mouth experience you won't find anywhere else.
Big Timber Maple Syrup is a local treasure, and we are proud to feature it right here on our menu. Want to take that incredible flavor home? Big Timber Maple Syrup is available for purchase in our General Store!
Be sure to check out Big Timber on Facebook and show them some love. Supporting local has never tasted this good.
Come on in and give it a try — your taste buds will thank you!
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05/25/2026

Memorial Day at Catfish Charlie's

Today at Catfish Charlie's, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Memorial Day is a solemn reminder of the courage and dedication of our fallen heroes.

We also hold in our hearts all the families and friends who have lost loved ones in service to our country. Your sacrifice is not forgotten, and we stand with you in remembrance today.

As we gather with family and friends this weekend, let us take a moment of silence to express our deepest gratitude to those who gave everything.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day from all of us at Catfish Charlie's.

05/25/2026

Catfish Charlie's Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding with Sea Salt Caramel
It's a warm, homemade bread pudding loaded with chocolate chips and drizzled with a salted caramel sauce on top. The pudding is soft, rich, and custardy on the inside. The chocolate chips get all melty from the heat, and the salted caramel adds a sweet and slightly salty kick that ties it all together.
It's been on the menu since the restaurant opened — made fresh in their kitchen every day. You can get it as a single serving or share it as a dessert for two. They recommend enjoying it with a cup of coffee or a glass of Iowish Cream to finish off your meal.

05/24/2026

Chicken Creole
Experience a true taste of the bayou with our signature Chicken Creole. We start with a tender, perfectly fried chicken breast, boasting a golden, crispy crust that locks in the juices. It is then generously smothered in our rich, house-made parmesan cream creole sauce—a harmonious blend of creamy indulgence and subtle, savory Cajun spices. Served over a bed of fluffy, aromatic Jasmine rice, this comforting Southern classic comes complete with our golden hushpuppies and your choice of a fresh house salad or a bowl of our scratch-made soup.