Best lunch special! Had such a great time here with our wonderful friend who showed us this authentic catfish experience! The Catfish and hush puppy with french fries was sooooo delicious! Thank you for the amazing service to the cutest and friendliest server, Cindy. read more

Great tasting meal! The catfish and fries were cooked fresh. Very enjoyable. Used drive thru due to Covid. Server very friendly!

fish fry was pretty nasty, breading was tasteless, slaw had no flavor and the bathrooms were absolutely horrendous. Filthy dirty walls and toilets. Disgusting. The staff were very friendly outgoing but that alone most certainly won't bring me back read more

We've been wanting to go here for a while, since my son loves fried catfish. They did not disappoint. The portions were huge, and the food was done well. Overall, a really good value! The service is basic and somewhat hurried, but maybe it's because we got there within an hour of closing time. The hush puppies were amazing, but the Cole slaw was forgettable and lacked both sweetness and acidity. They seemed super surprised when we asked for lemon wedges and cocktail sauce, so maybe I still look like a transplanted tourist despite having lived in NWA for the last ten years. I typically dislike tartar sauce, but theirs was literally the BEST I have ever had! We will definitely head back there the next time our son mentions he is hungry for catfish! read more

I won't be back anytime soon. For what you're getting, it's priced too high. Their "kids" meals are nearly 8 dollars. I was shocked that a place like this serves tartar sauce IN PREPACKAGED CONTAINERS. It's really crappy, cheap tartar sauce that you'd expect at a convenience store. The beans were plain, like they opened a can of red beans and just heated it up. No seasoning, no flavor, no BBQ, nothing. The breading was very, very dry and not very flavorful, which compounded the lack of good tartar sauce. Hush puppies were pretty good, fries were average, and the fish flesh itself was pretty decent. The old lady that runs the register is somewhat blunt and rude, probably the owner's wife from what I could tell, because it wouldn't be someone that you would normally put up front unless you were blinded to how bad she was at providing custoemr service. To top it off, they clearly wear their politics on their sleeve, but manage to screw it up badly. They have a quote concerning gun control by Adolph Hitler at the cash register......which is crass even if the quote were true, but a quick Google search tells you that it's completely fabricated, and just around to try and shamelessly exploit one of the greater tragedies in human history. I grew up around guns, I have hunted most of my life, but even I was a bit appalled that a place would have a Hitler quote at the cash register. It's expensive, offensive, but honestly, I would have went back still had the food been good...but it wasn't. Save your money and go to Long John Silvers, even it's far better and will leave your wallet a lot heavier. read more

Catfish John's - Made up Hitler quote the idiots who run this place pulled off the internet without even verifying that it's true. - Southern Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

Horrible and definitely not a place for a healthy meal. Everything is overcooked or just dry. Fried everything yuck.

We've eaten here at least a dozen times and the food and service were very good. There was an older woman at the cash register who seemed to be in charge and several teens who brought food and bussed the tables. About 3 months ago, and again today, there was no adult at the register, only 4-5 teenagers at the front; at this slow time, why so many teens? Some were lounging on the counters looking as if they were bored, sleepy and couldn't care less. None of them smiled. One of the guys had the chain he wore around his neck in his mouth, ewwwh. Are his hands clean when he serves food? None were dressed neatly and need training in how to greet customers, and how first impressions are so important. In the bathroom rubber baseboards were pulled away from the wall showing "crud" along the walls and there was the smell of urine. If the bathroom which customers see isn't clean, how can we trust the kitchen, which we don't see, is clean. The food was really disappointing. The catfish must have been leftover from lunch....it was tough and had little/no flavor. To add insult to injury the order was wrong....2 items left out. There seems to be a lack of adult supervision and inadequate training of staff. It is a hard-to-get-to location and in the future I won't bother. read more

Got the Catfish and Shimp platter. Everything was delicious. Fish, Shrimp, and fries were hot, crispy and fresh. hush puppies were good and coleslaw creamy and tasty. Was enough food for leftovers later. My new favorite catfish place in NWA. read more

Best fried catfish I've ever had. Their corn fritters are obnoxiously good and their green tomato relish is to die for! This staple has been here since the 80s and never disappoints read more

Always great food and friendly service. Awesome local favorite. If you stop in you should expect to see a bunch of locals chattering between tables and the owner making his rounds visiting with everyone. It's hard to beat a good catfish dinner with all the trimmings. Good old fashioned comfort food at its finest. Take a look around the room and see pictures of all the celebrities that have made pitstops over the years for a good meal. read more

Great food, great service. Awesome catfish place. Highly recommend! A little warm inside but overall a great place for catfish. Wish I'd tried the beans and shrimp. Pretty sure it would've all be as good as the catfish. read more

Catfish John's - Delicious catfish and sides! Highly recommended! - Southern Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

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I have frequent this business for five years. Always excellent food and service before the pandemic. Not sure what has happened. Now you get more breading then you get fish. Sad to say it used to be in my top three places I will not return until they correct the mistakes read more

It's okay. The catfish is basic, nothing fancy. The hush puppies are really good! The slaw taste different each time I go. I suggest if you want the fish sandwich You should just go for a 3 piece meal with a side of bread ;) They only have Tabasco if you like hot sauce The tarter sauce is decent as well. It's not a bad place usually always a fair amount of people in the restaurant. They have high chairs. You order when you walk in and then find a table. Seems to be popular with the 55+ club. It's not loud. Old pictures in the wall. Seems like a place you just have to stop at if you are coming through town or back home to visit. I believe they have post cards and maybe a few other things. You should just go try it for yourself! Don't forget the hush puppies! read more

Great food best catfish I've had in awhile. My wife loves their pickled relish and green tomato's.

we just ordered 42.00 worth of food they gave my daughter only 1 dinner so they owed us 2more dinners my wife called them they all but said she was lying then you could hear the person on the phone an a manager arguing then whoever was on the phone just hung up first of all stop hiring ppl who don't wanna work with the public an then fess up you are the one who jacked up the order not us also lose your freaking attitude with paying customers or catfish John's may not be getting a lot of business don't get me wrong the food was good that's not the problem the problem is customer service there but I think we learned our lesson we will not be eating there again read more

We stopped here after a nice trip to Pea Ridge. We just beat the clock and had the catfish special. The fish was wonderful and not greasy was very nice. The hush puppies were light and tasty. I really liked the green tomato relish that is house made. Wish I had room for their home made pie, but the meal just filled me to the top. All the staff were very nice and attentive. If I am ever in this area again I will be back. This is not a fancy place , more of a Mom and Pop place very comfortable. Thanks all for a great lunch. read more

I didn't know they had a drive up window, that was great. I got an order to go, it was ready when I arrived and everything was as ordered. Good catfish, not too much breading and all good sized filets, mild flavor. Side of green tomato relish was really good, hushpuppies good not greasy. Lots of lemons as asked for. Nice Friday night carry out. read more

The staff was friendly, the plantains were good, but the catfish was treated like any other fish and battered like cod, rather than proper southern style catfish fry. Sadly my search for catfish continues. read more

Good size servings of great tasting catfish perfectly fried with all the sides you expect for a catfish cafe. BTW...Love their green tomato relish! Rather than the 50 cent individual servings, we buy a pint so we can bring some home. read more

I love this place and recommend it to all the visitors to NWAR. Get the special w/ catfish and hush puppies and the pecan pie is worth getting by itself... Great service too. I am really surprised the ratings aren't higher. I brought a couple groups from out of town and they liked it a lot. read more

Not too many seafood places in NWA. This place has been in business ever since I have lived here (22yr) and before. They moved a few years back to a new building but it still has that old diner feel. The wait staff is friendly. Oh the food? It's good catfish. When you order at the counter, you can get sliced onions and green tomatoes with your meal (its simply a yes or no). Lunch has a special for like $5-6 which consists of 4 pieces of fried catfish, hushpuppies, fries and slaw. I always opt out of the slaw and substitute a bowl of brown beans. The fish is good and not too breaded nor greasy. Two thumbs up. read more

I'm not usually a fish person but my family is. We saw the good reviews and decided to give it a try. It was really good. The fillets were light and crunchy and not too fishy. The servings are large. Next time I would buy the fish and get sides to share instead of a whole dinner for each person. We will be back. read more

Catfish John's - Fried Catfish Dinner - Southern Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

Catfish John's is a great place to eat, the catfish was cooked to perfection, the hush puppies were crisp with soft centers, just like they are supposed to be. They serve as much tarter sauce and lemons as you want. The tomato relish is definitely worth the .50 cents extra. The servers and hostesses are friendly even when they are packed. The prices are cheap for what you get. I consider this a must try little restaurant. read more

Delicious! Perfectly fried southern catfish with a good cornmeal batter, hush puppies were perfectly sweet with a hint of onion and a golden dark brow , coleslaw was so refreshing, and the fries were lightly seasoned and cooked to perfection! And our to-go lunch was ready under 10 minutes! Zero complaints whatsoever!! read more

This little restaurant does only the best catfish. Soft and perfectly breaded. They have multiple fillets and hush puppy lunches. The catfish melts in your mouth. Ill stop here a gain when visiting family. read more

Best catfish in Northwest Arkansas. It just melts in your mouth. Far superior to Catfish Hole in Fayetteville. Good prices. Good portions. Fries are only so-so. Tartar sauce is Kraft served in the package. Odd, but actually kinda tasty. The fried pies are little fattening piece of heaven. Try the pecan. read more

I would not consider this a seafood establishment since catfish is more than likely farm raised nor does it grow in the sea. It is a simple southern no frills eatery. My girls and I enjoyed our catfish and hush puppies but my son got pretty sick from the hamburger. (no points off since you really shouldn't come here for a burger). Some items like the watered down repackaged ketchup and the tartar sauce packets did not impress me at all. I'm not sure if people eat the raw white onions with their catfish but it seemed kinda like an odd thing to include or pay extra for if you don't want to eat it. They do offer fried chicken tenders but we didn't care for it. Atmosphere is a little intimidating, you kind of expect the needle on the record player to be pulled off and everyone to turn to look at you when you enter the restaurant but everyone is cool. I thought the prices were a bit high and like flying fish much better. read more

This is the way catfish is supposed to be done! Green tomato relish, hush puppies, and flaky hot catfish fillets! Yummm! There was quite a line, recommend going before 5 or after 6:30. read more

My husband and I ate at Catfish John's for the first time and we were very pleased. They were very friendly and the service was great. It's clean and a casual family atmosphere. I have been looking for a good catfish place in our area and finally found the best! The fish was yummy, wish I had ordered more! The slaw was fresh, "very good" and was not overdressed. Most places serve soggy slaw! Good hush puppies, fries and beans! I would recommend Catfish John's to anyone! "Loved the quiet atmosphere"! read more

We've been regulars here for years. Catfish is always crispy and light. We typically order the ten pieces of catfish with hush puppies to split between my husband and myself. No sense I wasting space and calories on fired potatoes. read more

My best place for fish in Bentonville and they sell chocolate pie. This place rocks! I will return if ever here again

I had been here once before and it was good. This time I got the lunch special and that is basically catfish and hushpuppies. I love how they bring your order out to you and it's always hot and fresh. The catfish today was a little fishy and didn't have that wonderful buttery taste that the freshest catfish does. This was still pretty good stuff and it's definitely a place that your grandpa would take you. They have old school country music kicking out the speakers and pictures line in the wall of "celebrities", most of whom I have never heard of before. It's still a nice place to sit down and have a relaxing meal. read more

Catfish John's - Lunch special - Southern Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

If you are true southern fried catfish Hush Puppies corn fritters french fries in The Amazing pickle relish like your grandma used to make then I suggest you go to catfish John's they have an amazing lunch special for $7.59 you get 4 catfish fillets french fries hushpuppies coleslaw and like any true Southern place you can get a slice of onion on the side. They do have a selection of ice cold beer too read more

The fish is good only problem sometimes they put to many small pieces on your order The slaw is nothing to write home about But you can get a substitute read more

Wet good Catfish! We enjoyed the whole meal. Nothing was bad. Fried Okra. Pickles, slaw were great sides too!

The best catfish in the world. Start with pickled tomatoes then a big bowl of brown beans with the liquid so thick then on to fries,okra,slaw and the best fish you will ever put into your mouth. I would give this place 6 stars if I could. read more

Have been here a few times and quality keeps going down. Tonight it was lukewarm fries, "fishy" tasting catfish, pre-boxed shrimp not quite done, and poor hushpuppy's. Doubt we'll be back- place is trying to exist on its past Fish has gotten better; BUT, it's 2018 - update your system so people can add a tip for he hardworking crew. Yes, it may be a little hassle but few people carry cash these days. Don't you care about your hard working wait staff? I guess not read more

I recently ate at Catfish John's with my two sisters. We have been eating at John's place since it was in a tiny little restaurant. The fish is fabulous! Don't leave Rogers without eating at Catfish John's! This is freshcooked served at your table with the tastiest hush puppies you ever put in your mouth! If you have a sweet tooth, there is usually a cream pie to top things off. But don't let that stop you...fried pies also await you. Gosh I'm hungry!! Thanks John for all the years of service and good food. Kathy Williams Neal read more

This catfish joint is a good bang for your buck. The catfish is fresh and not over cooked. My 2 yr old son eats a ton of catfish every time we go here....and he is ...well picky and 2. The sides you get are typical catfish country style fair. Fries, Coleslaw, Hush puppies, and option for tomato relish and onions. best of all ...eating here is supporting local biz. read more

The thing I miss most about NW Arkansas is this place. They have amazing fish, fries, tea, and hushpuppies, and their coconut cream pie is the best I've ever had. The staff are all so nice, and they remember you well. If I could afford it, I may eat there every night of my life. read more