From cod and catfish to shrimp and hushpuppies, these seafood chains serve huge fried fish platters diners rave about.

Fried fish has a very specific kind of appeal. It should arrive hot, audibly crisp, and break apart into soft, flaky pieces with the first bite. When it’s done right, nothing else on the table matters ...

Dinners: Walleye ($17), three- or four-piece perch ($14-$17) and two- or three-piece seafood cake ($14-$17). Perch/shrimp combo ($14) and shrimp and steak dinners are available. Dinners come with ...