Middendorf’s, Akers (Manchac)Since 1934, this spot along US-51 in Akers has been doing one thing better than almost anyone else: thin fried catfish. Seafood platters loaded with shrimp, crab, and catfish round out a menu that leans hard into authentic Cajun flavors. Fried catfish, shrimp dinners, and fried alligator are all on the menu for those who want variety. Boiled crawfish, shrimp, and crabs come seasoned to your preference: mild, spicy, or extra spicy. The fried seafood platters cover butterfly shrimp, catfish, oysters, and combination plates with stuffed crabs that hit every right note.