I'm a Florida native and an experienced cook, as were both my parents, so I grew up knowing how Florida seafood should be prepared and how it should taste. \r
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Pros: The fried shrimp are prepared well, lightly battered/breaded and NOT overcooked, a rarity at most restaurants. I was never a fan of fried catfish until I ate Catfish Deweys', now I'm a convert. It is ALWAYS freshly prepared, and again, NOT overcooked. I love their baked potatoes, not that they do anything special to them; they're wrapped in foil but for some reason they always seem extra yummy. The fries are crinkle-cut and always freshly cooked and piping hot. The only suggestion I would make would be to season the batter/breading on the fried shrimp and catfish. Some Cajun spice or even just salt and pepper would work wonders. The hushpuppies have a good balance of sweet and savory but are a tad heavy for my taste; I prefer a lighter, fluffier hushpuppy.\r
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Cons: Deweys, I love the shrimp and fish, but something must, must MUST be done about the smell. This is the reason why I absolutely never eat in, but always call ahead for takeout. Eating in is comparable to dining in a roadside gas station restroom. It's just inexcusable. The restrooms are located near the entrance, so you can't not notice that smell. I don't know if it's mold, or mildew, or just plain urine covered up with Lysol, but there's no way to sit at the bar and tolerate the odor. It's all I can stand during the brief time I stand at the bar to pay for my takeout. My advice is to carry out, or eat as far from the restroom as possible.
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