Okay, so I'm back in LR giving this spot another try, and DAMN I'm happy I did. I clearly just ordered the wrong thing, because this time around they knocked it out of the park! This time around I asked the girl at the counter what her favorite dish was and she said, "shrimp kabobs." I was sold. SO GLAD I LISTENED!!!! These are THE most flavorful kabobs I've ever had, and they are accompanied by some of the best rice and beans I've ever had. I was fully expecting beans and rice Mexican-style since the place is owned-operated by mi gente, but it was a more Cajun-style brand and rice. These beans and rice are so damn good. I just can't. These kabobs are perfectly seasoned with fresh lemons, tomatoes, onions, and zucchini. It's is CLEAR they make these to order, so when you get it expect a wait...that will be well worth it. Yeah, I take back my last review. You don't come to a place like this in central Arkansas and order oysters. That was dumb. This, however, is the best decision I've made this trip. Hands down. read more

Flying Fish - HANDS DOWN the best dish on the menu. Shrimp kabobs with beans and rice. - Seafood Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

Eight years since my last visit to Little Rock, and The Flying Fish was at the top of my list. Some places you wonder if it will still be the same. Flying Fish hasn't missed a beat. The setup tells you everything you need to know before eating: paper towel roll on the table, hot sauce lineup, Lance saltines, and a soundtrack of Lightin' Hopkins and Son House fill the room. The chairs look like they escaped from a 1950s diner and that's how everyone likes it. The catfish is the real deal -- cornmeal-crusted, perfectly seasoned, tender inside with just the right snap on the outside. The shrimp are butterflied, large, perfectly breaded, and fried with the same care. Hush puppies that are neither greasy nor dense, which sounds simple until you realize how rarely anyone gets it right. There's a New Orleans soul to this place, and some Memphis too, but nothing precious about it. No one here is performing. Farmers, families, folks still in their work clothes. The people who cook this food grew up eating it every Sunday at grandma's table, and it shows in every basket. If mudbugs are still on the menu when you visit, don't overthink it. Order them. The Flying Fish isn't trying to be anything. That's exactly why it's everything. read more

Flying Fish - Catfish and 4 Shrimp / 2 Catfish Fillets - Seafood Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

Visited for lunch on New Year's Day 2026 w/ my wife. Pretty much everything along Bill Clinton Ave. was closed (except for Flying Saucer) so we decided to come here, and we were very pleased! I got the Nashville hot catfish sandwich with fries and hush puppies, my wife got the catfish fillet, and we both got an extra side of red beans and rice. Both meals were exceptional, especially the beans and rice! Perfectly done! Plenty of seating, not many people were out on this day. Counter service was fast, and the food didn't take long. Can't wait to go back again. read more

I'd probably give a 4.5 but still great place! The service is really good, there was a small misunderstanding on my part but they fixed the issue without problem. It's also a very big place with a huge menu. The catfish was really good and fried well. The frog legs were also delicious. The crawfish was seasoned well along with the corn and potatoes but the tails were pretty small. The price was good on them though. I'd highly recommend going here. read more

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* Very cool spot in the River Market district in Little Rock. Interior has fascinating decor of seafood and fishing memorabilia. Definitely adds to the unique vibe. * Food was really good! We got a lot of fried seafood items and it really hit the spot. The gator nuggets were especially interesting - like a mixture between swordfish and chicken. The frog legs were also tasty. The cocktail sauce was really good. And the grilled fish was a perfect complement to our otherwise fried meal. * Staff there was polite. Seating is also very spacious with three rooms of tables. Worth visiting if you're swinging through Little Rock and want some good no-nonsense seafood! read more

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The crawfish was terrible and unseasoned but the catfish and crawfish chowder was amazing! Staff were friendly and everything was well stocked and clean! They need to offer boil bag sauce for purchase read more

Flying Fish - Crawfish and crawfish chowder - Seafood Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

We walked past walls of fish and photos of people with caught fish and came to the back room where we got on a line to order. The menu is up on the wall. Everything looked delicious & was reasonably priced. There was an interesting mix of locals. The line to order moved very quickly, and our meal came out in minutes. We hen we l fly there was a line out the door. I ordered a bowl of seafood gumbo & 6 oysters on the half shell while my husband ordered an Oyster p'boy. There was a counter with soft drinks and condiments. The oysters were fresh huge and delicious. My gumbo had big pieces of fresh seafood, and a perfect kick.. read more

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I'm a big fan of the Flying Fish Chain, and I've eaten in many of them. My favourite location in Downtown Memphis closed last year, and I was looking forward to my visit to the Little Rock area so I could dine in their location. This location, like the others, has the decor with photos of fish caught, celebrities and license plates hanging on the walls. Each time I visit a Flying Fish, I try to have something different from the menu. On this visit, I tried the Alligator Queso, a queso dish warmed and served with chunks of alligator with a side of tortilla chips. The challenge of eating this dish is to try to make the chips last before the Queso runs out. I also tried the Crawfish Chowder, a thick chowder full of potatoes, corn and pieces of Crawfish. This chowder is thick and hearty, and a bowl of it is a meal in itself. For my Main Course, I had a boiled platter with shrimp and snow crab, served with corn and new potatoes. The portions are half a pound of each, and when combined, make a good meal. The shrimp and crab taste fresh and are served with a side of melted butter for dipping. As always, a good meal for a good price, and I will be back at a Flying Fish again somewhere and sometime soon. read more

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The seafood combo was amazing. Sausage had a kick to it, the crawfish was mild, the crab sweet and the shrimp on point! read more

Flying Fish - Seafood combo - Seafood Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

I travel for a living and this is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. I'm including every fancy Michelin restaurant in this as well. I wanted to go thank every single person that worked here but I didn't want to be annoying. 11/10- thank you everyone who works here read more

Love the vegetable platter, especially the grilled squash! oh, the grilled fish is good, too. read more

A must go to if you are ever Little Rock. The service was great and quick. At home feel in the restaurant and everyone is friendly. The food was really delicious. I had grilled trout, red beans and rice, and grilled vegetables. Side order of fried catfish. Everything was cooked to perfection. read more

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Wow!!!! The food was EXCELLENT!! We had the Fried Catfish Jambalaya & the Caddo (rice & seafood dish). Both were seasoned to Perfection!! Also had good portion sizes. The menu selection was great! We are looking forward to returning to this site when we return to Little Rock. read more

The line moved fast. You order and the buzzer they give you goes off when it's ready. IWe ordered oysters, oyster po-boy and gumbo to go with our beers. It didn't take long after ordering for it to be ready. It was awesome! read more

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Local staple. Big ole portions. Oh, and there's fish! Flying fish not so much, but the fish they DO have is pretty great. There was even a fish named Larry up in that joint. Cool dude. Tasty AF. Good service. Chill environment. You can't go wrong here. A+++++++ read more

As a first time visitor, I enjoyed the ambience. Service was average. I did not enjoy my fried fish, shrimp, and fries. The food was nothing to write home about. I also did not enjoy the frozen margarita. I came, I saw, and I left! The restaurant was clean, and the flow of customers was steady. read more

I think I remembered coming here almost a decade ago and this was my second time returning. The fish was good and there a LONG line which means we were in the right place. They don't let you grab a table unless you order food which is helpful of the customers and their experience inside. The place was clean, quick and the menu options are almost endless which I wish I could order more but I'm only one person. I would like to try more things. read more

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This was an accidental find. So we don't like to stop and use the facilities without at least buying something. So my wife grabbed us a two piece catfish and shrimp plate. We weren't hungry but still purchased. So glad we did. This was a great choice!! The fish was fried just right and all the way through!! Came with a couple of delicious hush puppies which brought it all together!! The people cooked everything fresh to order, so it came out piping hot. Not friendly people, but tolerable. So they could use some training from "HR" The interior was different with all of the talking trouts on the wall (none of them worked) and I thought the "liars wall" was cool. A place definitely worth trying if you're ever in downtown Little Rock, AR. read more

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The place is hole-in-the-wall, very cool and high energy. Help was friendly and patient. We got catfish, cheeseburger, red snapper and tilapia. The grilled snapper was better than the fried and was excellent! Decor was fun and entertaining. Highly recommend! It is great food and an experience. read more

Flying Fish - Condiments - Seafood Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

The catfish here is so good that we detour off of Interstate 40 every time we go through Arkansas just to eat here. It's a hassle finding parking and all, but the catfish is that good. The coleslaw is great too. read more

Great spot for catfish! I was craving some fried catfish as my last meal in Arkansas before heading to the airport. Thankfully this spot was open on Memorial Day! In the afternoon the line to order was short and moved quickly. Food came out quickly too. We all ordered the same thing so I can't speak to the rest of the menu items, but the catfish basket was great! Fish was lightly breaded, perfectly cooked leaving it tender and moist on the inside. The fries and hush puppies were a good portion - nothing wildly amazing about them but they were good. Fun eclectic decorations on the walls! read more

New quaint seafood spot. Had the catfish jambalaya plate. Price is right, diverse crowd. Good experience!

The food is fresh n spiced just right n the chips are made there and are Yum!! I always try something new each time I go. The 2nd best part are the huge portions. You wont go hungry even if its just an appetizer. read more

My partner and I really excited we found this place and we've been craving seafood boil. Combo: I was expecting like other seafood boil with lots of sauce to go with the seafood. But unfortunately it wasn't like that, they sprinkle the seafood, potatoes and corn with paprika. I have to dip the seafood on the Gumbo because they barely taste anything. 7.5/10 Fried Calamari was good but they're small but good portion. 8/10 Gumbo: it was too salty and small kick of spicy which is good for me. But I only used it to dip the seafood. 6.5/10 Rice: it was plain and some seasoning but taste okay. 4/10. The service was good, the guy taking our prefer was patient enough to explain to us all the food. Inside the restaurant was "Whoaaa" so much Bass o fishes. They have plenty of tables. Overall, it was good. 8.5/10 read more

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Came to Flying Fish 20 years ago when they first opened and I was happy to see they are still there. I had my usual whole fried catfish which was perfect as usual. The sides were great as well. This is another must when visiting LR and its right down the street from the Clinton Library. read more

Seems to be a local favorite. Wasn't impressed. I got the lobster stew. And it was 100% crawfish. Very hole in the wall dive. Prolly 300 big mouth Billy bass on the wall and that was cool. But just not much more than a dive on Main Street read more

One of our favorites in Little Rock! The catfish is perfect, the hush puppies and fries are perfect, and the grilled fish options and boiled shrimp are fantastic. One of our favorites is the gumbo which has tons of flavor as it should. There isn't anything pretentious about this place. It has a comfortable, quirky, fun feel, and the service is great. read more

Came to flying fish for lunch during a work trip to Little Rock. It was recommended by a local co-worker and was a wonderful recommendation! You order at the counter and are served at the counter. Plenty of seating and the food comes quickly even though most of it is made to order. I ordered the crawfish jambalaya and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. The crawfish was freshly fried, hot and crispy. The jambalaya was delicious. The flavor was great with nice Cajun kick. And the portions were good for the price. This is a super casual spot. Fresh seafood cooked to order, great food and great portions. I would definitely go back. read more

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Huge selection of seafood. Great food and unique decor. The lemonade is fantastic. We were pleasantly surprised by good everything tasted.

Really glad we found this place after a quick scan of Yelp. We were in town visiting the Clinton Library and touring the waterfront area and decided to see about eating in town versus near our hotel on the far west side of town. We got here a bit after 5pm on a Saturday and found a line about halfway to the door - it moved relatively quickly (by the time we left the line was out the door!). While waiting we amused ourselves looking at the collection of stuffed bass covering the walls. We grabbed a menu on our way in so we could decide while waiting. I was very pleasantly surprised at the reasonable prices of this place. Every restaurant these days has jacked up their prices. The menu is quite large which made it hard to choose. My wife opted for the grilled tilapia tacos which she really liked. I got the lobster roll platter with two small lobster rolls (actually langoustines) on a buttered New England style bun. Fries and Cole slaw came with it. It was very good. They have a selection of can and draft beers - good and better. Big thumbs up! If we were here longer I would return! read more

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On the last night of our visit to Little Rock, most of us decided we had to try the delicious food (fish) that everyone was talking about!! Stepping in to see (literally) hundreds of Billy bass fish on the walls, I wasn't exactly sure what I was getting myself into, but I quickly felt comfortable and found a seat in one of the multiple sections of the restaurant. The food staff don't serve you at a table, but instead you order at the window up front and come when your number is called. My table ordered the grits and gumbo, tilapia tacos, catfish, and the jambalaya. We also got hush puppies and fried pickles to share between the four of us. The food was great! Like many places I went to in Arkansas, it was very simple, but that made it even better. We ate quickly before spending a long time chatting and enjoying the atmosphere of the restaurant. They don't have a lot of fresh options, but if you're looking for some delicious fried food that will improve your time in Little Rock, definitely stop by! Don't forget to bring in a Billy bass fish if you want a free catfish basket!! read more

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Fish (shrimp) taco! Tasteful with a bite from the pico. Would have preferred soft shells. The slaw and red beans and rice were very good. Self- service and nice , comfortable atmosphere. read more

I have just experienced the hardest week of my life. Between losing Ozzy and my great Uncle Albert, the family decided to try this place out after driving in town for the funeral. We are just at a loss of words for this place. The name of this restaurant is truly fitting because it sure will have you flying. This gave me a one way ticket to food poisoning. Never in my life have I seen lobster stew this bad and don't get me started on the oysters. We felt so rushed with everything and the servers kept telling us to "make it snappy!" I should rate it one star for that alone, however it was decorated nice so I give it two! Be blessed, Sharron! read more

We were greeted by a very friendly Hispanic man who took our order. I apologize I have forgotten his name, but he was so amazing. I ordered the fried shrimp salad and my husband ordered the fried or Caesar salad, and a side of hush puppies. Other reviews talked about how big the salads were and I must say mine was pretty big, but my husbands was small, he could've used another handful of mix. The hush puppies were not our favorite. The first two or three were good but after that, they just had a strange taste to us. I think they were too brown. I think they could've been removed from the fryer about a minute or two and they would've been perfect. $43.86 was the total for our meal. We love the decor, and the tables are like an old-fashioned table that you found at your great grandmothers very comfortable chairs. read more

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Just wow. If I lived closer I would gain serious weight. The food and atmosphere and the music was a perfect supper I thank you for the smiles. read more

A great yelp! find in downtown Little Rock. Seems like this run down fish shack has been here for decades. Lots of tables, good working AC, and a huge menu of Southern and Cajun seafood. Walk in, order at the counter and they buzz you when the order is ready. Grab a beer from the cooler and get ready to eat some delicious fish. My wife and I both had the grilled catfish plate and we split a bowl of seafood gumbo. Deliciously seasoned and perfectly cooked. Fish doesn't get any better than this. read more

Went twice in 3 days. 10/10!! I'll most likely be back for the catfish basket again because you can't go wrong there. Love their tartar sauce.. Loved the hush puppies! Perfect crunch on that fish batter. Fries were hot and fresh! Love the staff. The cleanliness was up to par. I tried the ceviche and had to return it, too tomatoey, not Baja California style neither did it have enough lime - the shrimp were cooked which is not authentic ceviche style. However, the nice cashier guy who I spoke with used to live in Dallas, he exchanged it for me without charge. We tipped him! Very nice guy! This is the kind of place where you stick to what you know is good. read more

I really liked this restaurant. They serve up cajun favorites and seafood. They also have limited adult beverages and some of the best homemade lemonade that I have had. There is metered street parking in front of the restaurant and within a reasonable walking distance. The meters run from about 8AM to 6PM on weekdays and is free all other times, including weekends. They have a huge dining area split across three sections. They do not have table service, so you place your order at the counter, they call your number and then you take your food to the table of your choice. You cannot help but notice all the fake bass mounted on the walls of the restaurant. I think people purchase them and then have them put on the wall. Some of their menu items include shrimp, oysters, gumbo, po'boys, tilapia, jambalaya, chicken strips, and other fish. I was ambitious with my ordering and got an order of frog legs and fried gator po'boy combo, which came with a side of fries. It took about 12 minutes for me to get my food, which was good, because they were slam packed during my visit. Even though I had a limited interaction with them, the staff there was very friendly, accommodating and helpful. It was a ton of food and it was fresh hot and delicious. I could not even start on my frog legs and had to take them to go. The po boy was over flowing with gator bites. It was packed. I really enjoyed my meal. This is a very nice restaurant that is located in downtown Little Rock. I really enjoyed my meal and time that I spent here. I highly recommend checking this place out. read more

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I may or may not have came here solely for t-shirt haha. But I'm glad we stopped in when we were in town. I'm a fisher so this was a cool little joint. The food was just okay, not much to say. It wasn't bad and it wasn't amazing. I think it's worth a stop if you like fishing and cool shirts and want some hush puppies and fish. read more

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Great restaurant to grab some fish in the heart of the city. Service was fast and easy, and restaurant has some great history to it. Overall can't go wrong eating here. read more