Swamp specialties -- soft-shelled turtle, frogs' legs and gator tail, fried to perfection -- are viable menu options at the Catfish Place Restaurant. Situated on St. Cloud's main drag, this locals' favorite spot is Florida Cracker cooking at its finest. Families appreciate the casual atmosphere, and the ambient noise level is usually high enough to drown out your kids' shrieks of joy as they play with the crayons and paper provided and tuck into fish fingers and hush puppies.

Start with the lobster appetizer -- quartered, deep-fried medallions that go down best with a cold brew. Another crustacean favorite is shrimp a la Bob, the briny boys sizzled in butter, lemon, Cajun spices and garlic. But most folks come for the catfish rolled in cornbread batter and deep fried, and served in all-you-can-eat portions at an utterly reasonable price.

Deep-frying is the cooking method of choice at the Catfish Place, and for good reason -- it brings out the best flavor in authentic Florida Cracker food. So forget calorie counting for the day and chow down.

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