Katfish Katy’s

The Station House – Katfish Katy’s

8825 W Sarr St.

Columbia, Missouri

Closed for the Season

Located right off the Katy Trail in Huntsdale, Katfish Katy’s offers a unique, family friendly outdoor experience and arguably the best patio on the trail.

The Station House sits on 170 acres, and is bordered by the Missouri River and the Katy Trail State Park. They regularly bring in entertainment and offer delicious food and cold drinks.

If riding the trail or simply driving through the Columbia, MO area, stop by for a visit you will not soon forget.

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Additional information can be found on the Katfish Katy’s webpage.

For additional information on the Columbia Trailhead check out the Trailhead Guide.

The Station House at Katfish Katy's

4.5

Based on 380 reviews

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Jeremy J

17:58 21 Sep 21

We enjoyed the place! New management seems to be doing a good job. Food was fine. Music was great! The place is so fun... and nice with great environment!read more

Carolyn Robinson

22:24 19 Sep 21

The Station House is fantastic!! Great vibe, love being able to ride the trail there and home. Good live music, great... food, just all around awesome!read more

Kirk Redelfs

21:07 11 Sep 21

The food is much better, far less greasy than the previous owners. I would recommend this place now. Plus it is very... scenic and on the Katy trailread more

jennifer Bock

22:03 29 Aug 21

We are currently sitting at Katfish Katy’s, with our family of 6.Katfish Katy’s is a place we have historically loved... and come to pretty frequently.Since the new ownership, it continues to go downhill.The chicken nuggets were so tough our 1.5 year old couldn’t bite into them. I tried to bite one in half for him and I couldn’t hardly bite it.My daughters shrimp was grayish and tasted terrible- like maybe they were freezer burned or leftovers…or both. Hands down the worst shrimp I’ve ever tasted.My young sons BLT was supposed to have regular Mayo and they forgot to substitute it, leaving it too hot to eat.My husbands catfish and my catfish were barely warm, and so fatty, mushy and old it tasted terrible. It did not taste or look fresh cooked. I love most any fish, but I couldn’t even eat more than a few bites.To top it off, the place is nearly empty and as our food was arriving a waitress came over and made us rearrange our kids to move the high chair away from the table that her new guests sat down in.I told her no 3 separate times and she moved it anyhow.We had been here 20 minutes, their party of 2 just walked in and chose a table right next to us with no fewer than 27 visible open tables under shade.We specifically sat our kids where the baby would be out of the sun and the young kids would each be by a parent to help them. So we had to rearrange all of us and all of our food in order to even eat.We would’ve let our own waiter know there were problems but we never saw him again until we were so discounted we just wanted our check and left.We did have 1 kiddo eat a delicious grilled cheese and the corn on the cob was great.I rarely leave reviews, but this was exceptionally disappointing.read more

Michael Rogers

22:51 25 Aug 21

Previous visits were excellent, but we must have gotten a different cook. Chicken sandwich was over cooked and tough.... Little catfish in the tacos, mostly breading and slaw. Same for shrimp tacos, little shrimp. Mac and cheese was barely average. Drinks were good.read more

Olivia Perkins

01:33 16 Aug 21

Under the new management, the grilled cheeses have changed. Both the Brie and regular grilled cheeses tasted bland. The... deal breakers for me were the tasteless/thin white bread, and the lack of Brie cheese. The cheese had the consistency and taste of Mayonnaise. The ratios of the Brie grilled cheese were very unbalanced. The bread took over on both sandwiches. Very friendly people and atmosphere though!read more

James Walker

17:59 27 Jul 21

The service was excellent and was only second to the delicious catfish! I ordered the catfish dinner and was concerned... that it only had two pieces of catfish for $14. My concern was short-lived when I saw the size of each filet which would easily be four pieces of catfish at most restaurants. My wife and I were pleasantly pleased with all the fans under the shelter which kept the 90° dining very doable! We never felt hot while we were eating!read more

Jason Tillotson

12:13 20 Jun 21

The dining is outside which isn't our thing. Despite that, the food was good. There were live folk singers performing... which, not a big folk music fan but it was unusual and quaint. The waitress was on point. There was an inflatable bouncy house for the kids. Check it out! :)read more

Judith Bock

22:50 31 May 21

New owners and so glad it's still open. Don't trust Google with hours. They said it was closed Memorial day but I... called and they were open. Very busy too. 20 minute wait for a table, at least 30 minutes for our food. I enjoyed the marinated chicken sandwich with fresh and hot corn on the cob. Good beer selection. Lots of blowup yard games for kids, also corn bag. Dogs allowed in picnic area. Plenty of wait staff, just need to speed things up in the kitchen. New, interesting menu. Five star if food had come sooner.read more

D K

18:04 29 May 21

Decent food, though very expensive. Portions are about normal, but what you are really paying for is the atmosphere and... view. Right off of the KT trail, it's a beautiful spot and they often have live music and events. Servers are always prompt and cheery. This place is a great weekend stop!read more

Felicia Ayers

21:23 09 May 21

Me my daughter and granddaughter went there for brunch today and the food was good and service were very nice and... friendly! We spoke to the owner he talked and joked around with us for a few minutes and was very nice, I will be coming back soon thank you for the Mothers day brunch 😊read more

Sally Haywood

21:18 08 May 21

Great atmosphere, food & friendly service. I got the catfish tacos and love them! We were lucky & went during "open... mike", so nice music.read more

Marion Moreau

01:46 01 May 21

This is a great place for friends and family, with music. The only drawback is the cannot keep up with the food... demands. People were waiting for 45 minutes to an hour for food. An increase in food prep and service staff would be good. Otherwise what I ate was delicious!read more

Fawn Stephenson

01:29 28 Apr 21

Took forever to get my catfish order. Others in our group ordered and ate. Two hours for my meal. One piece of... catfish and a small portion of coleslaw.read more

lee fraley

14:23 25 Apr 21

Great spot to end a day of biking. Great outdoor concerts

Jami Clevenger

14:24 19 Apr 21

Food is not nearly as good as before and I really miss the full bar. Hoping it will improve through the summer as I... love going!read more

D. 4Tay

11:27 19 Apr 21

Great grilled chicken sandwich with fresh lettuce tomatoes, pickles and onions. They put it on gluten free bread as... requested. Helpful staff!!Update May 1, 2021. My goodness the most awesome hamburger, catfish nugget, and pretzel. Long wait.read more

Michelle Mathews

18:30 12 Oct 20

I really enjoy this place. We biked there from Scott boulevard and it was a perfect distance. When we arrived, we were... both hungry. There was no wait at the window and our food came out quickly. The burger and fries were delicious. Beer, cold, and local. Great beer selection. Great menu. Great place for kids. Outdoor seating and tables were appropriately spaced. All around fun time! Left happy.read more

Julia Whittaker

20:21 11 Oct 20

Great, seasoned hush puppies and catfish and good beer selection. Friendly staff and beautiful outdoor space. Biked in... from Columbia on Katy Trail and will definitely be back.read more

Jordan Kempf

01:15 10 Oct 20

Food was good, but it's not worth standing in line for 15 minutes and then waiting over an hour to get it. Staff was... polite about it, but that is too long of a wait for fast-casual style food.read more

Karen Crago

23:39 26 Sep 20

Ambiance was relaxing and fun. Great place to hang out, grab a bite and enjoy a few drinks. Not the Midwest catfish I... expected, the batter is thin and the fish a bit oily. The hush puppies are great though!read more

Sasha Vasko

20:48 07 Sep 20

Really nice place with good people

Joe Snyder

01:59 07 Sep 20

Nice destination when riding on the katy trail. Good food and fun atmosphere.

Deborah Cowdery

00:34 07 Sep 20

The atmosphere was really good. Enjoyed the outdoor "station" feeling. The food was good, nothing to write home about.

Adam Newport

00:32 07 Sep 20

Food pretty good, not great but good. Portions on the small side, so I was still hungry. I guess most of the guests... fill up on granola and bark on the trail before coming.Clean bathrooms. Several man buns, and little men, otherwise decent crowd.read more

Dave Rotert

15:25 05 Sep 20

We had a large group there last week for a charity event and the people at Katfish Katy's could not have treated us... better. Great looking venue, staffed well enough to handle our group. Drinks were inexpensive and were served quickly and with a smile. Food was very good. Our group had large orders of catfish tacos, catfish nuggets, nachos and wings. All were excellent.Great access to the trail. Clean bathrooms and venues. Can't wait until they can start having concerts again.Thanks Katfish Katy's for making a rainy day fun!!!read more

Traci Fann

19:14 22 Aug 20

I had the fajita salad and it was big. We shared jalapeno hush puppies that were excellent. The jalapeno ranch dressing... is great tooread more

Eli Ethridge

18:59 21 Aug 20

Nice place to enjoy live music on the river. On the Katy trail. Snacks, soft drinks, beer and occasional hot food in... the store. Food trucks are often there in in the summer.read more

Ashley Downing

15:48 18 Aug 20

Very cute place to eat and the atmosphere was wonderful. I love that it's all open and outdoors. A little disappointed... in the food. My husbands burger was dry and the fish tacos consisted of two tacos with a couple tiny pieces of fish, and no sides (however, they were delicious)!read more

jessica black

23:03 01 Aug 20

Perfect pit stop while cycling on the trail. Clean, good food and a lot of drink options.

Christine Boston

20:05 27 Jul 20

Great, quaint place along the Katy Trail. Perfect for just about any individual or group.

Terry WC

03:11 14 Jul 20

Friendly staff. Decent variety of food plus local beers and wines. Eat inside or outside.

Daphnee Brown

18:29 08 Jul 20

great venue. they had fans which helped cool down but it over looks a field and is beautiful at sunset. their food and... drinks are also really goodread more

Ali Gaus

03:04 07 Jul 20

You won't be disappointed stopping at Katfish Katy's! Great food and atmosphere. The patio, deck, and restrooms are... extremely clean. The restaurant is located right off of the Katy Trail-- don't worry, there is a parking lot too.Looking for more fun stuff around Missouri? Visit buymissourihomes.comread more

Dave Schauer

01:31 14 Jun 20

Awesome food and great atmosphere The river keeps the air cool

Brian Ford

21:20 10 Jun 20

Love this stop on the Katy Trail. Great place to get a drink & snack. Family friendly.

Jeff Talley

00:08 06 Jun 20

The catfish fillet basket was great. Perfectly made meals.

Cameron Ellis

21:38 30 May 20

Whomever bought this place out did an amazing job! They greatly expanded their drink selection, eliminated the kitchen,... built a stage for live music, and started bringing in regular food trucks. The vibe is incredible, the staff is excellent, and you honestly cannot beat the view!Also super kid friendly, you'll see tykes of all ages for your little to play withread more

Elyce Cagle

17:37 25 May 20

Delicious catfish and offers a great location to dine with family and friends! Don't forget to try the jalapeno... hushpuppiesread more

Edward Harrison

01:53 20 Oct 19

Great Food & Great Music in an Awesome Atmosphere!

Joe Schmidt

02:13 05 Oct 19

Very nice place for a chill time. Live music and good food and brews! Nice owners too ;) good people

Dustin Keith

12:52 23 Sep 19

Good food. Good place for live music. @jennyteator

Tom Sampson

15:34 07 Sep 19

Cool out of the way place with live music, good food beer and wine. Definitely worth a return visit.

Julie Barton

12:57 24 Aug 19

I really like the venue. Almost sad that out has become so popular because indoor seating is sometimes hard to find.... Great mix of music.read more

Tyler Hewitt

12:43 04 Jun 19

I am a huge fan of this place. I prefer to ride my bike here from Columbia and relax and eat Katfish tacos, while... drinking the Moscow mule. Staff are great and receptive, food is fantastic. My girlfriend got a station house burger and loved it as well. Unfortunately this place is likely flooded and underwater at the moment, my sympathy goes out to the owner. The plus side of being on a cliff like les bourgeois is you are most immune to river floods.read more

Brian Cooksey

02:39 13 May 19

Fun hangout spot. Large outdoor seating area and an "interior" area that is really part of outdoor separated by plastic... tarp walls. The best feature is the large grass areas where kids can run around. It's fenced so you don't have to worry about em too much. There is also a stage for live music events.Cafe serves a small but tasty menu with things like burger and catfish tacos. Drink menu includes a couple beers on tap, wine, and a few cocktails.read more

Eric Gustafson

17:11 30 Oct 18

Just the place to have a well earned beer after riding the Katy Trail. Looks like it could be a fun music venue too.... Call ahead if you're early or late in the season, they do shut down for winter.read more

Joni Garcia

23:03 20 Oct 18

Today we participated in the Monster Bike Bash, which is kind of like a float trip but on bikes on the trails instead... of rafts on the water. Good people, good times. Ended up at the Station House, which was very comfortable, good food, drinks, and a great atmosphere. I highly recommend as a starting, break, or ending destination of a trail ride.read more

Ann Schlemper

01:53 18 Aug 18

Great ambience! Music was good.. perhaps a bit too loud. The food was really good. The catfish had just enough spice.... The cheeseburger my friend ordered was a little bit dry. The jalapeño hush puppies were the best.read more

J.J. Carlson

01:14 30 Jun 18

Katfish Katy's is nice and inviting, right on the trail and the river, and the open view of the fields is lovely. For... and drink choices are good, not necessarily amazing, but I enjoyed what I ordered. Excellent atmosphere.read more

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