Man, this place is the best! We were giving presentations at Nettleton High School right up the road and needed a quick place to grab lunch so we stopped by here. Me, at 42, and my coworker at 25, were the youngest folks here. Haha! We were also the only people in military uniforms which got us waaay more attention than we were seeking. But let's talk about the food. Ed Catfish has been around for a really long time. They moved locations years ago and then they closed down for a few years. Now they are back and better than ever. I had approximately five pieces of catfish, shrimp, hush puppies, fires, coleslaw, cornbread, blah, blah, blah. I basically ate a little of everything and then had dessert. It was amazing. We still talk about Ed's. Every time we go to Nettleton we discuss whether we are up for eating ourselves into a stupor or not. Sometimes we just don't want that much food. I don't feel like going there unless I'm going to eat myself to death. If you like catfish. Or basically any kind of carb or fried thing, then you really need to eat Ed's. If you remember how good it was back in the day then let me tell you - it's even better now!! read more

The owners of Ed's catfish are extremely rude to their customers they told one customer he had to leave because he had been there for 2 hours and he could no longer order the all you can eat crab legs seems a little much he paid for it I will never recommend this place to anyone I know and as far as the staff goes they might want to find employment elsewhere they deserve a better place to work I would hate to see how the owners treat their staff if they can be rude to their customers In front of the entire restaurant very poor people skills needs to be shut down no exceptions. read more

Be consistent with the preparation of your fish! We recently ordered takeout the taste and seasoning of your fish was terrible. On a scale of 1-10, a 5 is appropriate this time around. Consistency Always Works! read more

I have been away from Arkansas for several years. I always want good fried chicken , BBQ and catfish when I'm back to visit family. There used to be a lot of good catfish in the area but seems harder to find. I used to always like Ed's but had heard it wasn't as good as it used to be. I was so pleased we went. We just ordered catfish plates and didn't have the buffet. Really big pieces of catfish with all the fixings. This will be my go to place every time I get back home until I find a place that matches them. read more

I don't say this lightly, but the "catfish" here is worse than even the worst gas station catfish I've ever encountered. Steer clear. Tough, chewy, poorly seasoned. If you've never had decent catfish, this might pass for it. However, if you've had decent catfish, your order from this place is probably going into the trash. I would give it 0 stars if I could. read more

My wife and I visited here for the first time last Tuesday (Senior Tuesday) with no expectations, having read a few negative reviews. But let me share with you our experience as a new arrival to Jonesboro....we LOVED everything about our lunch here. Family style dining so find an empty seat and share a picnic style table with someone. We made a new friend who gave us the rundown on how things work here. He said, if this is your first time, go ahead and get a plate of food and I will tell the waitress what you want for drinks...so you won't have to wait. That was a really considerate offer. So we went and surveyed the buffet. Man, they had butterflied shrimp, catfish fillets, chicken wings and other delicious offerings. The sides were also plentiful. Fresh fried okra was wonderful and more varieties than the usual southern food offerings elsewhere. PLUS each dish was perfectly seasoned without being overly salty. Lots of desserts also but we were too full to try anything. This is going to be our new "Go to" place. Reasonably priced and friendly service. Ed's Catfish is doing things very very well. read more

Great selection of delicious foods on the food bar, waiting staff are very attentive.very nice interior design and decor.

I prefer the old food at the old location. The people were nice enough-there seemed to be too many servers for customers. Our waitress, a young oriental woman, was exceedingly nice & prompt. The food was just bland, the fish tasted burnt, & that's not how I remember it tasting a year or two ago at the old spot. So I had written the above (with two stars) when Ed's first moved to its new location (and forgot to post it). It's at least a year later and I've been eating less carbs and decided to forgo that for a meal. So we gave Ed's another chance and it was pretty good! Much more up to the "old spot" standards. They set out a little at a time, which I kind of prefer so it doesn't get dried out and taste like typical buffet fare. I'm not big on seafood, so I can't speak for all of that aspect, besides the catfish, which was fresh, soft, and really tasty. But I thoroughly enjoyed the sides - beans, cabbage, macaroni and tomatoes, etc. The desserts are small portioned, but they're so sweet, that's all the size that I would want. If you want more, just get two servings. Staff was pleasant, it was an overall much better second experience and I'm glad we gave it a go again! read more

Great catfish and assorted menu items. I try to make it there whenever I can. The fish is always hot and ready. The staff is very friendly. Desserts are delicious read more

They need to list hours for lunch buffet and dinner buffet hours. That they have menu you order only between the other hours. They turned alot of people away cause they came for buffet between lunch and 4:00. They were some made people. Sure is hurting their business. Need sign out for with hours for each time. 1 star read more

It's been years since patronizing the place, possibly right after they opened at their new location. Wasn't very impressed with the buffet. They seemed to be almost out of everything. My main desire was to eat a lot of good catfish, but it didn't taste right so didn't eat very much. Everything else was just too greasy to enjoy. When leaving, the cashier told me how much was due. A fellow was sitting right beside where I was standing, and asked how I liked the food. I told him the catfish tasted more like tilapia than catfish. He said, "Get out of here," so I did and haven't been back. read more

You now have to pay to get a to go cup to pour any remaining drink in. The 9 year old with me had almost a full glass of the drink she ordered when we first went in and when we asked for a cup so she could take it with us we were told we would have to pay for another drink. and the lady at the register was rude when I complained about it. Today was probably my last trip to Ed's. read more

The food was great!The lady Ms.Monica was a great server.I will drive two hours for the great customer service and food!! great job

Catfish was very good and all the buffet was good but the price is a little too much for seniors on fox income they need Bowles for stuff like beans and so on overall all good but exspensive read more

GOD AWFUL!!! First of all the owners OBVIOUSLY have their heads up Trumps ass so far they can't see straight...by all of the hand written signage (BUT THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE FOOD-TO EACH HIS/HER OWN...as far as that goes),.,,,,Now, back to the food. HORRIBLE....best things were corn on the cob and fries(when fresh)...that's it. Oh, and the lights went out 3 times...what an experience...lolol we "were"headed to Captain Ds...guess we should've kept going....lol...WILL NEVER COME BACK...EVEN IF IT WERE FREE. read more

Every time we go the buffet is out of fish. When they do bring out fresh fish it is only enough for about 4 people. The fish is good and cooked the way I like it, but you cannot sit down and eat all your food at one time because of the lack of keeping the buffet stocked with everything at one time. The price is a little high also. I wish it was better because Jonesboro needs a good catfish restaurant. The other choice is too expensive and they over cook the fish. read more

OMG! Everything is amazing. They have an all you can eat buffet and plated meals. My first visit here and it will not be my last when I'm in town. read more

Ed's Catfish - a plate of fried fish and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Jonesboro, Arkansas

We came here all the way from Memphis just for the All You Can Eat Crab Legs. It kinda felt like a bait and switch. We got there at 5:00 and the waitress acted like we were inconveniencing her by asking for them. The dread was obvious when she kept making excuses about the long wait for the crab legs as well as a longer wait for the melted butter. The buffet seemed pretty good but that's not why we drove all the way from Memphis. If the waitress had not been so freaked out from the beginning, we might have enjoyed our visit. We definitely didn't get all we could eat for $35 per person. We won't be back. I really wish restaurants would not advertise All You Can Eat Crab Legs if they can't handle it. read more

If your looking for all you can eat catfish your in the wrong place..Ed's only puts out around 8 piece at a time with around 100 people trying to get some . I don't mine paying the price for all you can eat but this has really got out of hand . I was in there Friday evening around 6:00 pm and every body was trying to get fish but with no luck . I managed to wait in line and a guy brought me two pieces and it was all crust and no meat. I'm headed back to Ron's where I least you can eat some fish without the hassle of waiting read more

Definitely needed another star, it is one of the best to eat fish and the BBQ is fire. I eat there every chance I get and if your in the area. It's a must read more

For a buffet, this was really good food. Good fish, great gumbo, and really good cabbage. We went on a Friday night when they were packed so all the food was continually fresh. It was good quality food and they constantly kept the buffet cleaned and freshened up. It was 40 degrees outside so the temp inside was fine. The service was pretty good as well. I've been to a few good seafood/cajun/catfish places before in other cities (Mobile and New Orleans included), and this one deserves to be on that list. It is not at the top of the list, but it is by far the best buffet of any type in Jonesboro. I truly hope they strive to keep the quality up. read more

Absolutely delicious. The oysters were perfectly cooked. Not heavily breaded and fried to perfection. I've never been here before but I'll go again. read more

The pieces of fish are small but seem to be kept fresh. This is mostly a buffet, but they do have a menu. Cute waitresses give OK service. read more

I very seldom eat a buffet but ever so often I'll go to a buffet for catfish or Chinese. I ate at Ed,s on Highland Drive tonight, and would say it was pretty darn good. Everything was properly cooked and not over seasoned. I like catfish steaks and they were tasty and plentiful. The peel em shrimp were large, fresh, and easily peeled. Selection was very good, pulled pork, ribs, frog legs. I don't go real often or I would gain too much weight. I couldn't find anything to complain about. I'll go back in couple months. read more

From time to time I would come to a place with bad ratings to see what's up. I came in, you have to sit yourself by the way (which I liked). After that I realized the place is a buffet (even better). The food was quite fresh for sure and very delicious. I got fried shrimp, fried catfish and other items. Everything I tried was fresh and tasted good. The staff was normal-friendly which I mostly prefer. I don't like to be ignored but I don't like someone checking on me every 30 seconds (personal preference). I gave this place 5 stars because I really found nothing wrong with it. I like the country kind of feel and look of this place. BTW I paid $9.95 with tax which isn't nothing expensive whatsoever (drink is included in the price). read more

Let me counter the negative reviews here with an honest one. Food is really good, Buffett has hot fish, shrimp, etc, always putting fresh food out. The crab legs are all you can eat, but they are cooked to order. The $34.95 is a little high for Jonesboro standards, but really, where else are you gonna get them ?? A few rednecks and etc are diners here, but that comes with the territory. All in all, I'll be back. Thanks! read more

Not a fan. It was hot while we were eating. The food was rubbery and expensive. It looked like it had been out all day and it was slim pickings! The buffet is horribly situated and people are on top of each other while eating. The building needs work instead of just painting over imperfections. read more

If you like food that looks like it's been sitting on the buffet all day and don't mind sweating while you eat then this is your place. It was 92 outside, and every degree of 95 inside! The food was awful the atmosphere worse. read more

i was there tonight had the crab legs great as always staff was great vmbut when i paid my bill the price went from 33.95 up to 44.95 i think u should let the customer know when odering of a 11.00 change of price thats a little high with tax and tip right at 60.00 meal for one person never go back again read more

HOT FISH brought out continuously, froglegs, peel-n-eat shrimp, crawfish, fried potatoes with onions, amazing fall off the bone ribs, and tasty fried chicken!! Something for EVERYONE! read more

They use air units right over the table that blows cold moldy dusty air right on your food. Rude owner. Disrespectful to a veteran

i feal like they took advantage of me i go there all the time crab legs are 35.00 all you can eat went there tonight went to pa and it was 45.00 so with tax and tip 65.00 per person dont get me wrong it was great but i feal like the watress should have told me in crease of 10.00 on meal will never go back your going to price yoyr self out of business read more

I regularly eat here. Always receive good service. The food is good and reasonably priced. I've seen the posts about it being hot back in the summer. Every time I was there in the summer it was quiet the opposite. It was on the colder side if anything. read more

my first time visiting today and it was the worst service ever!!!!! no one asked us for refills never came back to our table to get the dirty plates. the manager (well claims to be) was so on concerned then i asked to speak with the one thats over her she claim to be the own and manager. she then lied and said they dont have a review page to rate them!! all customers should be treated equally!! they even skipped over out table andwent to the next!!! my first visit is my last visit.. i need to speak with the head manager or own!!! read more