Catfish Charlies Moline

Traveling through, we stopped in Moline, Ill, where the motel clerk recommended CC. Another popular review site gave it 2.5. We give it 5 stars for everything. We were looking for supper on the waterfront and this location delivered, being located on a river-walk with seating overlooking the Mississippi River. The food came quick and hot. The hand-cut fries and homemade Cole slaw were a great complement to the Green Olive Burger and Panga fish sandwich. Like the waitress, this restaurant is top-shelf.

They seem like they are a little short staffed but everything was delicious! Nice view of the Mississippi. There is outside seating too. You can watch the boats come in and out of their slips.

I would prefer to give Catfish Charlies a 3.5 rating, but not an option in google reviews. Too start, nice looking place, located off the river, looks like it can be a hot spot. Started with catfish fingers app (why wouldn't you, given the name) and they were VERY GOOD. Next ordered the bayou platter; andouille sausage, jambalaya, rice/beans, blacken Chicken and choice of soup/salad (I picked the NE calm chowder). Calm Chowder was actually good, there were chunks of calms in the chowder, which was good. The meal was bland; I understand restaurants have to watch how they season meals due to people who like bland, tasteless food, but when you are selling a Cajun platter, it suppose to have season/spices! jambalaya had no meat in it, sausage was flat and chicken had a wet rub on it but the meat wasn't season before adding the rub. Rice and beans had green chilies in them, nice add-on, but that is all you tasted.
The last issue I had/have is they charge a credit card fee, but there is no sign indicating that and server didn't tell me. I have a big issue with restaurants doing this, tell me when you are charging a service charge. This will keep me from coming back for a while

Really good food, vibe & service!!!
Changed names/owners? Recently, as in 4weeks ago per the staff.
Was formerly Captains Table.

Our server, Tera was very sweet and very helpful.

We were super happy we chose Catfish Charlie’s for a late lunch on the Mississippi River! The weather was perfect. Live Music outside was fantastic, and the food was great!

We enjoyed the shrimp boil. Mac n cheese. Soups! Especially the beer cheese. & the lightly breaded catfish was tasty!

Can’t wait to return! We visited the location in Dubuque last summer, and both restaurants are really great food and vibes!