Gather Your Crew for Fried Chicken and Catfish in Madison

Round up the group for a meal at Bailey and Cato in Madison. This family run kitchen has been part of the area from 2000 onward, building its menu around traditional soul food. Fried chicken and catfish lead the lineup alongside barbecue, with homestyle plates that leave each person room to choose a different main.

The kitchen keeps its focus on fresh cooking without additives, and orders arrive hot. Make the trip about sitting down to a meal together, with familiar comfort food at the center of the catch up. Diners travel here from across the Nashville area specifically for the cooking.

Head to 1130 Gallatin Pike S, on the city outskirts, for service Wednesday through Sunday, when the kitchen is open from 11 AM to 6 PM, with Monday and Tuesday closed. Bring that window to the group chat before picking a day.