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As the town of Ellisville continues to expand, local businesses are stepping up to meet those growing needs in the community. Bosun Joe’s Seafood Restaurant is one of those businesses that opened up a few months ago, but the business is not new to the area. The business was originally a Catfish One walk-up restaurant that operated three days a week, but owners Michael Welch and Dr. Joe Michael Robertson felt that the time was right to relocate their business to the historic Hotel Alice, bringing a full-scale seafood restaurant to the residents of Jones County. Upon entering Bosun Joe’s, customers are greeted by a homey atmosphere. From the beautiful hardwood floors to the nautical decorations and historical pictures of Ellisville, patrons can enjoy a delicious seafood meal in cozy confines. The warm, welcoming staff greets you as you walk in the door and is always there to make sure that your meal is just to your liking. Welch, who started as a cook for Catfish One in 2003, ensures that only the highest quality catfish and seafood are served up to customers. Bosun Joe’s receives all of its catfish from Mississippi Delta catfish farms. “It is important to us to bring only the best to our customers,” Welch said. “It might cost us a little more to get the Mississippi catfish, but it is definitely worth it. It’s important to us to know the beginning stages in the growth of the catfish until they end up on our plates.” All other seafood served at Bosun Joe’s comes from Mississippi and Alabama locations around the Gulf of Mexico. Diners can be assured that they will receive only the freshest and tastiest seafood, and all meals are made to order. So, if you like your catfish filets a little crispy, just ask and the talented cooks at Bosun Joe’s will make sure you get what you want. Every meal and specialty is hand breaded and made fresh daily and cooked in 100 percent peanut oil. There are no pre-prepared or pre-packaged meals here. Bosun Joe’s has a wide range of delectable offerings for diners, ranging from catfish, jumbo fried shrimp, popcorn shrimp, shrimp poboys, oysters, and much more. No meal would be complete without those signature Bosun Joe’s sides to go along with it. Bosun Joe’s is known for hand-breaded hushpuppies and fried dill pickles and mouthwatering turnip greens. At Bosun Joe’s, you’ll want to sample the soup of the day and the stuffed crab. Once you try any of these appetizing offerings, you’ll be hooked. Welch said that some of their new items have been big hits in the area and keep customers coming back for more. Bosun Joe’s offers homemade onion rings made fresh daily. One of their latest offerings is a seafood pasta salad that has been well received. “News about the seafood pasta salad has kind of spread by word of mouth, and a lot of people are coming in just to try it,” Welch said. To finish off the meal, Bosun Joe’s offers fried apple pie, ice cream, and apple pie a la mode. Any of these choices will be the perfect topping to a hearty, delicious meal served by an excellent staff in a warm
environment. Bosun Joe’s also offers various catering options for any occasion. Welch said that the Hotel Alice location offers several rooms that can be used for private parties, and they also offer various catering options for office or home locations. They have a portable trailer and equipment that are enabled to serve upwards to 1,500 people, Welch said. Welch said that it is important for Bosun Joe’s to give back to the community that has been so good to them. They are strong supporters of local schools and various organizations, but Welch feels that he has been given so much more than he can ever give back. “The community has been so good to us, and we have received such a positive response,” Welch said. “It has meant so much to us to get to know the local people and really become a part of their lives.” Welch said the part of his job that he enjoys most is “visiting with the customers.” When diners walk in, Welch and staff make a point to greet them and make them feel welcome. “We really want to establish a connection with our customers and the community,” Welch said. Diners have enjoyed the memories that Bosun Joe’s brings back to them. “A lot of our customers like to come in and reminisce about special times enjoyed at the old Bosun Joe’s on Highway 84,” Welch said. “We love to hear all the stories about first dates and special occasions or anniversaries spent at the old Bosun Joe’s.” Bosun Joe’s continues in the tradition originated with the original Bosun Joe’s Southern Fried Seafood restaurant opened in the 1970s in Laurel by its founder Papaw Joe Stringer, Mr. Catfish One. Jones County is lucky to have such a quality seafood restaurant that is devoted to serving only the best to its customers with a warm staff.
Bosun Joe’s located at 110 Front Street in Ellisville is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Come visit Welch and his staff. You won’t be disappointed.
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