
John's Seafood
A beloved seafood spot known for its real catfish, large shrimp, and homemade tartar sauce, offering a convenient drive-thru and outdoor seating.
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John's Seafood

Highlights
Must-see attractions
A beloved seafood spot known for its real catfish, large shrimp, and homemade tartar sauce, offering a convenient drive-thru and outdoor seating.
"This food is outstanding! Real catfish filets, not a filet cut into strips."
Avoid Peak Hours
Visit during off-peak times to reduce wait times, especially for the drive-thru.
Check Your Order
Verify your order before leaving the drive-thru to ensure all items are included.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Seafood
Price
Mid-range
Phone
(318) 222-8331
Address
1605 N Market St, Shreveport, LA 71107, USA
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Outstanding Seafood
Real catfish filets, not strips, and large, tasty shrimp are highlights. Homemade tartar sauce adds a unique flavor.

Convenient Drive-Thru & Outdoor Seating
Two drive-thru windows and outdoor seating offer a relaxed dining experience, perfect for a quick meal.
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Avoid Peak Hours
Visit during off-peak times to reduce wait times, especially for the drive-thru.
Check Your Order
Verify your order before leaving the drive-thru to ensure all items are included.
Dine-in Option
Consider dining inside if possible instead of solely relying on the drive-thru for accuracy.
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Avoid Peak Hours
Visit during off-peak times to reduce wait times, especially for the drive-thru.
Check Your Order
Verify your order before leaving the drive-thru to ensure all items are included.
Dine-in Option
Consider dining inside if possible instead of solely relying on the drive-thru for accuracy.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
John's Seafood garners praise for its authentic seafood, particularly the catfish and shrimp, and its homemade tartar sauce. However, several reviews highlight significant issues with customer service, order accuracy, and food preparation, leading to disappointment for some patrons.
"This food is outstanding! Real catfish filets, not a filet cut into strips. That homemade tarter sauce is great as well. The shrimp are big and they taste great. It's a small place with no public restrooms but it has 2 drive thru windows. One on each side of the building. There is outdoor seating. This is great."
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"Went to Johns Seafood on N. Market on January 29th, 2025. First, every time I go I don't know if the Asian staff or the African American staff will be there, and it is crazy that as a Black woman, I hope to pull up and see the Asian staff because the experience, even though slower is always more pleasant. However, on this specific day, the African American crew was there and no one came to the speaker, no problem, it is an older place where the speaker might not be working, so my husband and I pulled up to the window, and a guy was standing in view to see us with his arms folded and did not acknowledge us or the car that pulled off in front of us. It was really disheartening to see my people run a business like that, it was really an ugh-low-class type of moment. Acknowledgment takes a second, disappointing customers at a small business can be detrimental. Do better or let the Asians do it full-time. Seriously"
Tallie Nelson
"Just went here for lunch the guy at the window customer service is horrible and unwelcoming no friendly hellos or thanks you after handing me my order after I have spent my hard earn money there for lunch . Guy at window very non chalant. Fries were either double dipped in grease or grease was old . The fries were hard. The fish was okay not best I will never return here"
Tara
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Frequently Asked Questions
Customers rave about the real catfish filets, large and tasty shrimp, and the homemade tartar sauce.
While convenient, some customers report potential delays and order inaccuracies with the drive-thru service.
Yes, John's Seafood has outdoor seating available for a relaxed dining experience.
The menu offers various fish and shrimp combination plates, allowing you to customize your seafood feast.
Common complaints include rude customer service, incorrect orders, and issues with the preparation of fries.
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