As with many places in rural Arkansas, this place is out in the middle of nowhere, at least it can…read morebe, for the traveler passing through. But for the traveler, passing through, this place can be a notable find. Take a look at the pics. Upon entry through the front door, you'll note a cash register to the Lyft. Depending upon what time of day you visit, there's likely to be a long line winding through the dining room as people pay for it, and all you can eat buffet Food is hot and fresh, you stand in line and select from the trays and find yourself a place to eat. It can get crowded and loud in this please to worthwhile experience. Go and enjoy.

Have NOT been there recently but the buffet is consistantly sumptuous. If you wanna introduce…read moresomebody to the SOUTH, this is your place. Don't forget your ice cream offered after your meal. And, yes, they do have (or did have) frog legs. . .

We went on a Friday night. They were already pretty busy, and more were coming…read more We waited in line for a few minutes while other patrons were paying. It didn't take long. We were directed where to go and eat. They have quite a few different rooms, so they are able to accommodate a large number of people. They have a HUGE buffet of seafood that they are continually refilling so, for the most part, the food was really fresh and hot. I tried the fried shrimp and catfish. They were very good. There was also a salad bar and dessert bar. I had seen people raving about their desserts, so I saved room for that. I saw specific mention of the cinnamon rolls. I figured why not give one a try. Uh...dude...seriously....this was the BEST cinnamon roll I have ever had! The entire roll was soft like the inside and the icing wasn't like most being too sugary. It has to have some type of cream cheese icing that was the absolute bomb!! I finished one, and made a grand attempt at a second, though I was sore I could not finish it and had to leave it there. The prices aren't cheap, but the food is very good. My only wish is that you could just go for the desserts! You MUST try the cinnamon rolls!! If you happen to make a trip to the area, it's absolutely worth a diversion trip just to go there!

We had a very disappointing experience at Hollis Seafood in Spearsville. We reserved a room for my…read moregrandmother's 90th birthday with 25 guests, and were told we'd have the space for 1-1.5 hours. When we arrived, no room was reserved. Staff said it was a "miscommunication." We were required to pay upfront, and during payment one of our family members was rudely asked if they were "sure they were with the Barnes family" because of "how people were looking." Completely unprofessional. The staff pushed tables together so most of us could sit nearby, but when 2 family members arrived 40 minutes later, they were told they couldn't sit with us because "our time was almost up." Less than an hour into our meal, staff asked us to leave--even though we had not finished eating. Another large African American group had the same experience. When I questioned the manager, she said large parties only get one hour, but admitted this information is not posted anywhere. We left feeling disrespected and singled out. We paid full price but were rushed and treated poorly. What should have been a joyful 90th birthday celebration turned into one of the worst restaurant experiences we've ever had.

They always have the best food and the best dessert and I would recommend coming back the staff are…read moreso nice

Very clean, very good food. The only reason for four stars versus five stars is the sushi looked…read morequestionable and not very well-maintained. Other than that, the service was great. The bars were completely stocked and filled constantly with a great variety of food not just Chinese so everyone could have some thing that they liked. We didn't have to wait for anything at all. The community was very diverse and very family friendly. The only thing to watch for, and this may be an Arkansas thing, is that they add the gratuity to the ticket when there was only three adults. That isn't what stated as you enter the building, however, it was added, and I questioned it. The sad part is, it was only 5% of the bill so the servers are not getting much. Overall, if in the area again, we would definitely stop in.

This is a nice place for lunch and/or dinner. We dined in for the buffet dinner. It was $25 per…read moreadult, $7 for kids, the price is reduced for senior citizens, and kids 2 and under were free. The buffet includes unlimited visits to the salad bar, entree bar, dessert bar, and a drink (which also has unlimited refills). The staff is very welcoming and friendly. The restaurant offers salad with all the toppings. We also saw cocktail shrimp on ice, fried shrimp, fried catfish, chicken strips, crab cakes, gumbo, frog legs, chicken nuggets, fried buffalo fish, Mac and cheese, fries, okra, and corn. The dessert bar had a nice assortment of fresh fruit, chocolate and vanilla pudding, cakes, and bread pudding. There was soft music playing while you dine in that made for a nice atmosphere. The restaurant was very clean. Happy to visit, and can't wait to come back again.

Fish is really bland, and they do not keep the buffet full at busy times. Not bad but could be…read moremuch better. Staff nice and friendly, service is very good.

stopped in valentines day for lunch. so many choices, i couldn't try everything. the fried chicken,…read moreand catfish was amazing. several dishes, i have never tried as we are new to the south, but everything was really good. place could probably use a nice scrub down, but workers are short. the bread was fresh and hommeade, can't wait to return.

Typical Southern lunch buffet. All the standard food you would expect. Very tasty and quickread more

Probably the best restaurant in El Dorado. I've ate here hundreds of times the last 30+ years.read more

The wonton soup was amazing. Service was great. Portions are huge.low prices can't find a better…read moreplace than this

The restaurant is a class act no waiting the waiter worked very hard to see that all our needs we…read moremet our food presentation was outstanding food arrived hot and fast very generous portions I had ribs and my wife had the hangover burger no room to be able to try dessert

Needs microwaves in rooms . Shower was broken…read more I cant use a tub i am in a wheelchair . I thought best western was bad .

If I could throw up and put in a bag and give it back, I will ask for my money back I would…read more The quality of the food trash. The biscuit has totally changed. The food was not hot at all. The seats are all busted up I was wondering why I was only two people in there.... the servers. Another place that was once my favorite gone to hell.

Went for lunch. Food was just so so. Over cooked veggies, the only beef was pot roast, fried…read morechicken looked delicious and sliced ham looked a bit dry. Ice cream flavors were artificial banana and strawberry! No vanilla at all! Pre cut cake slices were dry. Banana pudding was great! Yeast rolls were amazing! I asked the cashier if I could have a plastic go cup for my coke and she told me it would cost me a $1 TiP!!! say what??? And no I didn't pay her a cent. If you decide to eat here please just get the plastic go cup from the start.

I wrote a 4 star review for Catfish Inn several years ago, and forgot about it, until I saw it when…read moreI came to post this one. About a week and a half ago, I was on the phone with my oldest sister. I didn't realize I was being loud, but I was basically updating her on my prognosis, which is a grade 4 glioblastoma. It's an extremely aggressive form of brain cancer, and I have been given about a year to live. The waitress overheard me, and when she brought our food, she said our meal was on the house. I was confused at first, before realizing that she heard my conversation. I stood up and hugged her. It was very difficult not to cry. This meant so much to me. I found out I had a glioma tumor in January. February 7th, I was informed that it was a glioblastoma. Then a week later, I was informed that it was a grade 4. There is no grade 5. Before all of this, I had been taking care of my mom, who passed away last February. After I lost my mom, I have been staying with friends and family, battling depression, extreme anxiety, PTSD, suicidal thoughts, and anger that has plagued me for years. In the time that I found out about my tumor, I have been shunned by friends I thought would ALWAYS be there for me, thrown out of my relative's house, and just tonight, after finally reaching my other sister and telling her that I am dying, she tells me I'm going to hell. Why? Because I'm not a christian, and don't believe in god. I've lived a good life, and have treated others the way I want to be treated. But my own sister tells me I'm going to hell, because I don't believe in HER god, completely ignoring the fact that there are over four thousand different religions, all believing that THEIRS is the one true religion. It is unbelievable how "friends" and family can treat you like dirt during the worst possible time in your life, and a complete stranger shows complete, unselfish compassion. If not for my five year old daughter, I would have already committed suicide. It seems as though not three days go by without a family member or someone I thought was my friend says or does something that crushes me inside. I've lost track of the number of so-called friends who told me that we would do something (insert day here), only for that day to come and never hear from them. I even had one "friend" get mad and hang up on me, because I wouldn't tell her where I was staying, so she could come pick me up. She had been drinking, with her husband telling her in the background that she wasn't going anywhere. She started insulting him. I told her to stop insulting her husband because he was right, and she told me to go f**k myself, and hung up.This was AFTER she called, crying and apologizing for avoiding me. This is supposed to be a review, and I've gone a bit off track. The food and service at Catfish Inn are always excellent. They have a delicious buffet, burgers, and soft serve ice cream. There is nothing I dislike about this restaurant. Small town restaurants have the best food and staff! I consider myself a strong man, but it almost feels as though nearly everyone I love has turned against me, and it hurts like hell. No, not almost. That is exactly what has happened, and it's sickening. Thank you, Catfish Inn, for showing me sympathy I haven't known from those I considered closest to me. When I told my dad via phone two weeks ago, all he could say was, "Wow. I hate that." then proceeded to talk about how the cost of his Dish Network has increased by $30.00 for the next 20 minutes. Places like Catfish Inn and the people who work there deserve our complete and utter support. If only for the food alone. But the kindness I was shown that day, especially since I am struggling financially, meant the world to me.

My mother and I live in South Louisiana and try to go to cemeteries in Jonesboro and Mansfield…read moreevery six months or so to change out the flowers. We literally plan out trips around when this restaurant is open. We love it and have been eating there for many, many, years! The food is excellent, the service is outstanding, and the ambiance can't be beat anywhere! I live in Amite and my mother lives in Duplessis.

Really great buffet! It is always hot and tastes great! I love going whenever I get the chance…read more Their chicken broccoli and black pepper chicken are my favorites.

Small but tasty buffet! The food was really good. Egg rolls were nice and freshly crisp. Good…read morevariety of offerings for a small buffet. Peanut butter chicken was a dish I had not seen before on any buffet and it was delicious. Basic, straightforward atmosphere with good food at a great price. Definitely will be back.