Flying Fish – Seafood
This high-energy seafood shack captures the spirited essence of a coastal fish camp, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of simmering gumbo and the irresistible crunch of golden-fried favorites. Diners dive into a playful array of bold flavors, from zesty Mexican shrimp cocktails and citrusy ceviche to adventurous bites of crispy gator nuggets and spicy hula poppers. It is a vibrant, communal space where the clink of chips dipped in alligator queso and the warmth of rich crawfish chowder invite guests to linger over a true Southern seafood feast.
1838, Irving Boulevard, Dallas, TX, 75207 +12143909311 https://www.flyingfishinthe.net/irving-blvd/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Flying Fish
Dairy-Free at Flying Fish
Flying Fish in Dallas has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caddo Plate, Grilled Salmon Salad and Gator Nuggets. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Flying Fish
Flying Fish in Dallas has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caddo Plate and Grilled Salmon Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Flying Fish
Flying Fish in Dallas has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mexican Cocktail, Shrimp Salad and Catfish Poor Boy. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Flying Fish
Flying Fish in Dallas has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mexican Cocktail and Grilled Chicken Poor Boy. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Flying Fish
Flying Fish in Dallas has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Gator Nuggets. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Flying Fish
Flying Fish in Dallas has 4 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Banana Pudding, Key Lime Pie and Fried Pickles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Flying Fish
Flying Fish in Dallas has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grilled Salmon Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Flying Fish
Flying Fish in Dallas has 9 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Catfish Salad, Fried Red Fish Basket and Banana Pudding. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Flying Fish
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican Cocktail | 1.5 g | 58.4 g |
| Grilled Chicken Poor Boy | 22 g | 24.5 g |
| Chicken Salad | 66.7 g | 23.4 g |
| Alligator Queso and Chips | 1.6 g | 19.6 g |
| Crawfish Chowder | 43.2 g | 18.4 g |
| Crispy Calamari | 13.8 g | 16.6 g |
| Grilled Salmon Salad | 14 g | 12.9 g |
| Lobster Roll | 31.3 g | 12.8 g |
| Key Lime Pie | 110.2 g | 12.2 g |
| Fried Red Fish Basket | 6 g | 6.3 g |
| Fried Pickles | 43 g | 6 g |
| Grilled Salmon Fillet | 40 g | 5.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Crawfish Chowder - $5.95: Rich and creamy chowder with crawfish tails, vegetables, basil, and cajun blend. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Gumbo - $6.95: House dark roux, vegetables, andouille sausage, shrimp, and spices. Served with white rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hula Poppers - $13.95: 6 Jalapeños stuffed with shrimp and cheese, wrapped in bacon and fried. Served with Papous sauce and Ranch. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Calamari - $12.95: Sliced calamari dredged in seasoned flour and deep fried. Served with Papous sauce and ranch. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium 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, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gator Nuggets - $14.95: Alligator nuggets breaded and fried. Served with Papous sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche - $10.5: Tilapia and shrimp marinated in lime juice, mixed with hot sauce and pico de gallo. Served with tortilla chips. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Boiled Shrimp - $9.95: Large shrimp freshly boiled and served on ice with cocktail sauce and lemon. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Cocktail - $13.5: House-made Mexican cocktail sauce with 12 shrimp, iceberg, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and cilantro. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alligator Queso and Chips - $8.95: Creamy queso with alligator and pork sausage, spices, and pico de gallo. Served with warm tortilla chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Stew - $8.95: Cream lobster-based stew with vegetables and Langostino Lobster meat. Served with toasted bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Chicken Salad - $14.95: Fried chicken tenders or grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, craisins, and almonds. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon Salad - $19.95: Grilled Salmon filet, mixed greens, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, craisins, and almonds. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish Salad - $17.95: Fried or grilled catfish filet, mixed greens, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, craisins, and almonds. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Salad - $18.95: Fried or grilled jumbo shrimp, mixed greens, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, craisins, and almonds. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- 4 Shrimp / 2 Catfish Fillets - $17.95: Fried shrimp and catfish fillets served with hushpuppies. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian 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
- Whole Catfish - $16.95: Whole catfish served with hushpuppies. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Red Fish Basket - $18.95: Fried red fish served with hushpuppies. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Roll - $19.95: Lobster meat on a toasted roll. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hog Wallow Fry - $28.95: Large seafood platter with hushpuppies. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caddo Plate - $18.95: Specialty seafood plate. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Catfish Jambalaya - $13.95: Fried catfish served over jambalaya rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boiled Crawfish (1lb) - $11.99: One pound of crawfish served with corn and potatoes. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Poor Boy Loafs
- Catfish Poor Boy - $13.95: Grilled or Fried catfish on a toasted baguette with tartar, cocktail sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with fries and hushpuppies. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp Poor Boy - $14.5: 5 breaded jumbo shrimp on a toasted baguette with tartar, cocktail sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with fries and hushpuppies. Dietary tags: Halal, 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 hushpuppies. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Poor Boy - $11.95: 6oz grilled chicken breast on a toasted baguette with tartar, cocktail sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with fries and hushpuppies. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oyster Poor Boy - $16.95: 6 breaded Gulf oysters on a toasted baguette with tartar, cocktail sauce, lettuce, and onion. Served with fries and hushpuppies. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Key Lime Pie - $7.95: Classic tart key lime pie. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Banana Pudding - $6.95: Creamy pudding with bananas and wafers. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Flying Fish
- Is Flying Fish dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Flying Fish has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caddo Plate, Grilled Salmon Salad and Gator Nuggets.
- What can I eat at Flying Fish on a dairy-free diet?
- Caddo Plate, Grilled Salmon Salad and Gator Nuggets carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Flying Fish have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Gator Nuggets.
- Is Flying Fish gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Flying Fish?
- Mexican Cocktail, at roughly 58.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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