There’s a moment when you bite into perfectly fried catfish – that glorious crunch giving way to tender, flaky fish – when the world just stops for a second. That moment happens with religious ...

Us too. That’s why we rounded up some of our favorite dishes we’ve eaten recently across the state. From fried catfish to whole duck, there’s a little something for everyone on this list.

This hometown spot features some of the freshest catfish, fried okra, fried green tomatoes, and live crawfish. Owner and operator Thomas Harper likes to keep things simple at his restaurant.

The simple sign announcing “HOBO’S AT THE LEGION” hangs above the entrance, while another sign proudly declares “OPEN TO THE PUBLIC” alongside images of the restaurant’s specialties – catfish, fried ...