Flying Fish – Seafood
This vibrant coastal haunt captures the spirited essence of a lakeside fish camp, where the air is thick with the savory steam of crawfish chowder and the irresistible crunch of golden-fried gator nuggets. Diners gather around tables laden with zesty Mexican shrimp cocktails and bubbling alligator queso, balancing the heat of spicy hula poppers with the bright, citrusy snap of fresh ceviche. It is a lively, unpretentious retreat where every bite of chilled peel-and-eat shrimp or rich seafood gumbo transports you to a sun-soaked afternoon on the water.
649 Powell Lane, Plano TX 75075 https://flyingfishinthe.net/location?l=PlanoRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its exceptional, perfectly cooked pizzas, Flying offers a dining experience that guests frequently recommend to friends for its consistent quality. Reviewers highlight the comfortable setting and efficient service, noting that the standout dishes are paired with reasonable prices to create a highly satisfying and welcoming atmosphere.
Menu
Starters
- Hula Poppers - $13.95: 6 Jalapanos stuffed with shrimp and cheese, wrapped in bacon and fried. Served with Papous sauce and Ranch. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Gumbo - $6.95: House dark roux, vegetables, andouille sausage, shrimp, spices, served with white rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Cocktail - $13.5: House-made Mexican cocktail sauce with 12 shrimp, shredded iceberg, diced tomatoes, onion, avocado, cilantro and lime Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gator Nuggets - $14.95: Alligator nuggets breaded and fried. Served with Papous sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickles - $4.95: Pickle slices dredged in seasoned flour, then crispy-fried. Served with Papau’s sauce and Ranch. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Calamari - $12.95: Sliced calamari dredged in season flour and deep fried. Served with Papous sauce and ranch. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche - $10.5: Tilapia and shrimp marinated in lime juice, mixed with hot sauce and pico de gallo. Topped with avocado and served with tortilla chips. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Boiled Shrimp - $9.95: Large shrimp freshly boiled then served on ice with a side of cocktail sauce and lemon wedges. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alligator Queso and Chips - $8.95: Creamy queso packed with alligator and pork sausage, savory spices and topped with pico de gallo. Served with warm tortilla chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crawfish Chowder - $5.95: Rich and creamy chowder with crawfish tails, vegetables, basil and a cajun blend. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Stew - $8.95: Cream lobster-based stew with vegetables, topped with Langostino Lobster meat. Served with toasted bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
Grilled or Crispy Salads
- Grilled Salmon Salad - $19.95: Grilled Salmon filet atop mixed greens, carrots, roma tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, craisins and sliced almonds. Served with 2 hushpuppies. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad - $14.95: Fried chicken tenders or grilled chicken breast atop mixed greens, carrots, roma tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, craisins and sliced almonds. Served with 2 hushpuppies. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Salad - $18.95: Fried or grilled 6 jumbo shrimp atop mixed greens, carrots, roma tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, craisins and sliced almonds. Served with 2 hushpuppies. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish Salad - $17.95: Fried or grilled catfish filet atop mixed greens, carrots, roma tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, craisins and sliced almonds. Served with 2 hushpuppies. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Poor Boy Loafs
- Fried Shrimp Poor Boy - $14.5: 5 breaded and deep-fried Jumbo Shrimp on a toasted baguette with tartar, cocktail sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with fries and 2 hushpuppies. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish Poor Boy - $13.95: Grilled or Fried catfish filet on a toasted baguette with tartar, cocktail sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with fries and 2 hushpuppies. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oyster Poor Boy - $16.95: 6 breaded and deep-fried Gulf oysters on a toasted baguette with tartar, cocktail sauce, lettuce, and onion. Served with fries and 2 hushpuppies. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Shrimp Poor Boy - $12.95: 6 Grilled Jumbo Shrimp on a toasted baguette with BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with fries and 2 hushpuppies. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Poor Boy - $11.95: 6oz marinated & grilled chicken breast on a toasted baguette with tartar, cocktail sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with fries and 2 hushpuppies. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Roll - $19.95: Classic lobster roll preparation. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- 4 Shrimp / 2 Catfish Fillets - $17.95: Combination of fried shrimp and catfish fillets. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Red Fish Plate - $18.95: Grilled red fish served with grilled veggies, borracho beans and rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon Fillet - $18.95: Grilled salmon served with grilled veggies, borracho beans and rice. Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Rainbow Trout - $15.95: Grilled rainbow trout served with grilled veggies, borracho beans and rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 4 Shrimp / 1 Catfish Fillet - $15.5: Combination of fried shrimp and catfish fillet. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Catfish - $16.95: Whole catfish, fried or grilled. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snow Crab Legs & Hot Boiled Shrimp (1/2 lb. each) - $25.95: Served with corn and new potatoes. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caddo Plate - $18.95: Specialty seafood platter. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hog Wallow Fry - $28.95: Large fried seafood platter. Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Red Fish Basket - $18.95: Fried red fish served with hushpuppies and fries. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Fried Tilapia - $14.95: Whole tilapia, deep fried. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Tilapia - $13.95: Grilled tilapia fillet served with grilled veggies, borracho beans and rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken - $11: Marinated and grilled chicken breast. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Key Lime Pie - $7.95: Classic tart and creamy key lime pie.
- Bread Pudding - $7.95: Warm bread pudding with sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
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