Lots bigger inside than looks from outside. Service was super friendly! Food was amazing! Large selection! Good home style country cooking. We will definitely be coming back to this hidden gem! I'm not sure what else to say... just trying to make the review long enough for the app to post it. Lots of stuff, good food, good service, good atmosphere, will be back. read more

Very good food, the service was great and the staff friendly I would recommend Big Ed's to my friends and colleagues. read more

We were greeted so warmly!!!!!!! The service was outstanding!!!!! The food (all the food!!!!) was spectacular!!!!!!!! read more

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Very nice service. The Mac and cheese and hashbrown casserole needs to be changed asap. Dont use canned cheese for that it tasted yuck. Chicken was good. Salad bar was good. Hush puppies was good. Banana pudding was the only dessert we liked. read more

Always good, always reliable catering- Big Ed's! Feeding 10 to feeding 150+, Big Ed's comes through with high quality home-cooked meals! From the scratch recipes, sound delivery-set up, superb service- you can't go wrong with Big Ed's. I've been working with the team for 6 years now. Very satisfied how they take care of us. Thank you Big Ed's! read more

Big Ed's buffet doesn't have a huge spread but it's a good thing because they put out a good spread. It's the first Cajun soul food buffet I've found. They serve up grilled blacken shrimp, catfish (and they have malt vinegar) red beans and rice, gumbo, and other yummy dishes. They offer different desserts and a friendly staff that are on point with refills and assistance. The price is good and you definitely leave full. read more

If you like southern style food, this is the place! Fried chicken, fried catfish, greens, mashed potatoes with gravy, and so much more! Service was fantastic! Deserts were great! I was there at the height of the lunch rush and even with a crowd like that the place was clean! I had a great meal with great atmosphere and excellent service! What more could anyone ask for?! read more

The food here is so bomb! The hush puppies are so flavorful and they are crumbly not thick and mushy. The fish is crunchy goodness. Good seasonings. We had the spaghetti, mac n cheese and chicken. Big Ed's catered a funeral. Being from Minnesota this was good a good ol southern fish fry to me. Good people and great food. read more

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Some of the best food I've ever eaten , the corn , the mashed potatoes omgoodness. If you don't eat here at least once I question your sanity. It was so good when we pulled out of the parking lot my husband drove down a one way street . We apologize we aren't from around here oh and the banana pudding .... No words read more

The food was absolutely delicious! They have so many options, I couldn't imagine anyone wanting anything else. The staff was so efficient and attentive. They're very friendly and care that you enjoy your experience. I tipped the cooks also, because the food was hot, cooked perfectly. The pans were never empty. I'll definitely go back. read more

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The food at big Ed's is always delicious! I had a fish plate with hash brown casserole. There's secret special corn better than any I've ever had and peach cobbler with ice cream. Also, the greens which they must be famous for. I'm getting hungry just writing about it. Yummmm 10/10 I will definitely be going back!!! read more

They have a large buffet. It's a might pricey. But you won't leave there hungry. Service is always good. read more

Had Thanksgiving dinner with family here this year. The place was packed and the food was delicious. Big Ed himself came to our table and asked how were doing. I've had lunch here many times, but Thanksgiving was a heroic effort by him and all the staff. If you've never been here, bring your appetite and try it. read more

Big Ed's - Desserts Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Fantastic food! Their hush puppies are addictive. It is a buffet with lots of things to choose from.

I love Big ED'S food ,atmosphere. Everything is great. I will continue to come back. He has a great spread put out for Christmas, New Year's, Mother's Day, and events like that. read more

Delicious every time I go! I try not to because I always eat too much when I go, but YUM. The fried chicken is SO good as well as all the veggies... and the deserts? Save room is all I can say. Must try if you haven't been!! read more

Nice buffet offerings, chicken, fish, and all sides especially hush puppies. Decent dessert selection and if they have the bread pudding with bourbon sauce definitely worth the calories. Good value. read more

Stopped here for a quick bite before heading into bowling green. The drive thru was slow but so much worth it. Even the sign says that its for great food not fast service. We had the pork bbq and onion rings. Will definitely stop on our way back read more

This was hands down the absolute best catfish that I've ever eaten. It was moist inside with a crispy outside. The batter was very flavorful. The hush puppies had a good flavor and were moist and the coke slaw was excellent. The service was very friendly and helpful. She was also quick. read more

Big Ed's - Catfish, hush puppies, okra - Desserts Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

We eat there quite often. The buffet is always hot and fresh and regularly "restocked". Servers are always nice and efficient. Wide varieties of desserts. read more

A must stop. GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE. We went on a Friday when the buffet is seafood. The fried fish was perfect. read more

Big Ed's - a plate of fried food - Desserts Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

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I have not visited a restaurant, in a long time, that has left me so satisfied! The food is absolutely amazing and so is the service! The atmosphere was like have Sunday dinner at Grandma's house! Next time I visit Paducah there is no discussion about where to eat cause Big Ed's is my number one choice! Absolutely worth the 55 minute drive for a home cooked meal and family experience! read more

First time there. Food was decent but disappointed to find brown gravy for the mashed potatoes, seriously!Cream gravy with fried chicken only! Some love with the cooking would really put this place over the top. The wait staff are definitely over the top. Awesome service! read more

Opted for late lunch here since all the other restaurants we wanted to try were closed on Sundays. All the food we tried on the buffet was very fresh and tasty. Other than the fact that we ate way too much, we were glad we gave it a try. read more

Big Ed's is a fantastic buffet restaurant in Paducah, KY. The restaurant is clean, the employees nice and the food is excellent!

The food was delicious and the people were great! We loved the hush puppies, the catfish, and the banana pudding. We loved meeting Big Ed. Delicious!! read more

I went yesterday and had the seafood buffet. I was pleased with everything. The shrimp in all of its forms was really good. Spoke to the owner, nice gentleman. Will definitely be back. Waitress was very attentive. read more

Stopped in on a Sunday for lunch! They were busy . Normally we like weekday lunch and its about $12 or so a person + drink. Sundays are $20 or so per person. Just be aware . lol. It is worth it though . All you can eat ! The buffet food was hot and fresh . Fried chicken , baked chicken , fried catfish , turnips, green beans , mash n gravy , dressing , rolls and cornbread , cakes and pies . Ice cream . small salad bar. You can truly eat till you pop. Server was very attentive and friendly. They were busy and rightfully so. Great home style comfort food! Recommend!!!A+++ read more

What can I say? Some buffets are just average but Big Ed's is really really good! Plus we have ordered off the menu and each time it has been perfectly prepared. Their fish is one of my favorite menu items, and don't forget their jalapeño cornbread. If you want true home cooking in a laid back atmosphere, this is your place. Plus their service is phenomenal. They are so friendly. They are even open on Thanksgiving, plus they serve their community on Thanksgiving as well. Will definitely be back. read more

I'm leaving there completely stuffed! Awesome buffet, service incredible, menu items also unbelievably great! Catfish was probably the best I had eaten. It all tasted like I was at my grandma's. Big Ed is also a great host. Decor is simple, no fancy Chandeliers, carpet, etc, just plain darn good food. read more

Wow. I've wanted to try this place for a while and what a disappointment They had a seafood buffet. Nothing was marked and lots of things were hard to recognize. The corn was in a type of thickened clear jelly? I tried the fish and the coating was way to spicy with no warning my mouth was on fire! Just a bunch of greasy fried clams and shrimp, hush puppies. Potato and pea salad were weird and so sweet fried chicken was so so in flavor but tough. The dessert bar wasn't fresh. Bread pudding I think. Hard and crusty and only melted generic whipped cream for topping. Frozen fruit cobblers and remnants of instant banana pudding. I was surprised at the mushy foods and just a bunch of restaurant supply cans dumped on a steam table. I tried many things and ate none of it. I wasn't alone and my sister had a small salad with nothing much on the salad bar. Nothing in comparison to the previous Pork Peddler that was there before. Skip this place if you're looking for good southern home cooked food. Horrible and $18.00' read more

I had the catfish. The portion was generous and delicious. The coffee was some of the best coffee I e ever had!