Sugapeach Chicken & Fish Fry, North Liberty

With its crisp breading and tender, flaky interior, the fried mild catfish at Sugapeach Chicken & Fish Fry doesn't need much—maybe just a squeeze of lemon. Recipes were handed down from generation to generation so the food here will remind you of eating at your grandma’s house for Thanksgiving. They blend their own seasonings and sauces like the chicken batter and fish breading that are made from scratch. The same simplicity shines in the restaurant's Southern-style fried chicken. Pair these savory main courses with sides such as fried okra or mac & cheese, and finish these savory feasts with an order of peach cobbler.