The food was very good. I really liked the breaded chicken and the bit of chicken fried steak that I tasted. The service was decent. The place seemed clean. The decor on the wall seemed kind of fun. My aunt recommended this place to me. We enjoyed it. I would recommend Leon's to others! read more

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Went around 630pm on a Wednesday, not crowded at all. Food was delicious! The cheese sauce for the hush puppies was to die for! Service was friendly and fast. Loved the aesthetics of the place. Shrimp plate was good as well. Will return read more

Leon's Catfish & Shrimp Restaurant - 12 shrimp plate - Seafood Near Me - Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Fish very greasy. Bad catfish fillets. Owner should check what competition is doing in other towns. read more

We went at 4:00 on Thursday and the fish was gross! Slightly crisp outside but mushy inside. They do not clean the fish up properly. Every piece had mushy gray skin and fat on it. The hushpuppies and fries were good and our waitress was terrific. We won't go back. read more

Oh wow, such amazing catfish and great hush puppies plus delicious slaw and fries. Truly great food and service. Many locals clearly come here since everyone was greeting everyone else! read more

The staff was super friendly and this is the kind of place where everyone knows each other and the tables are all talking to each other. They made us feel welcome, though, and food came out quick. The breading on the catfish was crisp, which I like. My boyfriend enjoyed his ribeye steak that was cooked to a perfect medium rare. Hushpuppies were another highlight! I'd definitely come back if I was in the area read more

Leon's Catfish & Shrimp Restaurant - 3 piece catfish and baked potato - Seafood Near Me - Pine Bluff, Arkansas

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My husband and I ate here for lunch for the first time Friday, February 7, 2025. Our neighbors recommendation. It was busy, but we didn't have to wait for a table, our waitress took our drink order and was back quickly to get our food order plus brought a basket of hush puppies (crispy outside, tender inside with a hint of sweetness) He ordered catfish and shrimp with French fries plus an order of onion rings. I ordered the 12 fried shrimp meal with a baked potato which came with butter and sour cream on the side, both came with cole slaw (the dressing was fresh and not overpowering.) Shrimp sauce, tartar sauce and several bottled hot sauces plus salt & pepper were on the table. Staff was friendly and efficient, food was very good. The light breading on the fish, shrimp and onion rings was crispy and the seafood moist and flavorful. Portions were decent and prices too. We got a to go box for leftovers. They have plenty of seating in the dining area and many tables were occupied with happy customers. We will definitely come back read more

Excellent food with generous portions. Staff is friendly and efficient. Pleasant atmosphere.

The food was so delicious and much better than I've had at other restaurants that serve catfish and shrimp. Hush puppies the best I've had in awhile. Lisa, Darren, and Pumpkin, made our time their excellent. Leons is very clean and employees the best. They made sure we had anything we needed. read more

We ate there on Friday at about 5:30. The place was packed and the food was excellent, with one stipulation, the service was poor. They did not have enough servers and the ones there were spread too thin. They are also making the servers carry their ticket to the front. Very slow process. No tea or water refills. This was so unlike the service here in the past. The ambiance is the same. read more

Leon's Catfish & Shrimp Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Busy local lunch spot. Service was a little slow but it wasn't on the wait staff. They didn't have enough of them for all the tables. Basic fried fish restaurant but the food was fresh, tasty and hot. read more

Me and the old lady stopped in last night. Big place, looks likes it's been there a while, older, we'll used furniture through the restaurant...really had the old school, hometown vibe to it. They bring you hush puppies, queso(cheese dip for you northerners), pickled tomato slices, and Cole slaw. On the house! The hush puppies were homemade. We also order some onion rings. Thicker cut, heavy batter. Really good. I had the ribeye(medium rare of course), loaded baked potato, and salad. The old lady had the fried shrimp plate, with a baked potato as well. It was all really good. My steak was big and cooked just right. Look, if you're around and hungry, just come here. It's worth the stop. read more

We've never had a bad experience at Leon's. The catfish is fantastic and so are the sides. We love the warm Hush Puppies. Service could not be better. read more

This is a great place to go for lunch if you're in the mood for catfish or shrimp. I'll take customers here regularly when I happen to be in Pine Bluff. The service is outstanding! read more

There are only a few items that are not fried, however, that being said - the fried items are not greasy. The Cole slaw is extremely balanced and flavorful. The catfish is a large enough portion to share! Friendly service, great pricing for the portion size. read more

The last of that review was in never going to let those frog legs near my mouth .. sorry spell check and being in a rush doesn't pan out but their food is great & the service is fantastic read more

Food taste awesome and very good service. Prices are reasonable as well. Overall cleanliness of the restaurant is good.

We ordered catfish, shrimp, fries and onion rings. The catfish was tasty and good for a restaurant of this caliber. The shrimp were very disappointing due to the extremely small size. The fries were out of the bag average and the onion rings were freshly cook but still had a somewhat non crunchy or rubbery texture to the batter. There's not many places to eat here, but Leon's filled our stomachs and for that we say it was good enough for a second time visit. read more

I really enjoyed Leon's catfish and shrimp. It is kind of quirky but it does what it does really well. You sit down and they bring you a pitcher of unsweet and some hush puppies. I order the catfish and shrimp with frys. The catfish was awesome the shrimp were good but there were only 4 of them. I would do the all you can eat next time in. frys were good but frys are hard to screw up. I think the price is right, the service is good, and the food was delicious. Worth a visit read more

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During a work trip to Pine Bluff, we were desperate for some good food that wasn't fast food or a chain. Some of the people in our group wanted to try Leon's, which wouldn't be my first choice as I'm not a catfish fan. But I AM a trooper, so there I went. The restaurant has been in business for a long time, which is awesome. Overall, it was pretty good, although some in our party loved it more than others. Personally, I was in the middle. You get coleslaw, hush puppies, cheese dip and unsweet tea brought to the table once you set down. All of that was pretty good. The hush puppies had jalapeños in them but they weren't overly spicy. And dipping them in the cheese sauce was fun. I ended up getting the popcorn shrimp, which had a nice light breading. You get A LOT of food. The shrimp on my plate was piled high, no joke. The fries were basic. Not bad, just average. The catfish (according to two people in our group) was okay - could've been seasoned a bit more. It had a nice crunch and texture but didnt taste like it was cleaned very good or not overly fresh (not that it wasn't "fresh" but just a matter of how the fish might've been stored throughout the day). One bright spot - the onion rings were fabulous! Definitely an A-OK place for me. SUPER Friendly people. Crazy fast service. I can see why locals like to eat here. read more

The steak was good! I couldn't believe the fact that they had no A1 for steaks. The service was nice & I would return. The catfish was fresh and it did have that crunch to it. read more

Leon's Catfish & Shrimp Restaurant - steak and fries - Seafood Near Me - Pine Bluff, Arkansas

We were passing through and decided to give Leon's a try. So glad we did! Hubs and I both had catfish and shrimp; both were delicious! The hushpuppies were very good and the slaw was fresh. Kelly was our server. She was very friendly and attentive. read more

Disgusting waste of $50! Catfish and shrimp were soggy and hush puppies were literally soaked in grease. Both potatoes were overcooked and one of them was half rotten. Don't waste your hard earned money here! This was your last chance Leons! read more

My family loves the catfish and shrimp . Good food and service all around. Thanks Leons!

They said they don't do delivery when I called to order on Friday evening Don't understand why you would post on site

I've heard a lot about this place, nothing bad just that they have some really good catfish. So I recently decided to try it out because I love a good catfish dinner. And before placing my order my mom told me to make sure I tell them I want my fish crispy otherwise it'll be too soft. (It was a to-go order) My wait time was about 15 minutes, which is normal for a to-go order. Food was ready in time and hot & fresh as it should be. The fish was seasoned well, crispy on the outside & fluffy on the inside and It taste great. It didn't have that fresh water fishy taste, which I dislike. The hush puppies were good as well. I don't too much care for cole slaw. And the fries were decent. My only issue is it wasn't what I expected for the price of a large. The dinner seem a little empty to me, it didn't come with enough fries. The fries are what makes the meal, at least that's what I think. lol. Other than that I would go back again for the catfish and probably try something else. read more

Leon's Catfish & Shrimp Restaurant - Large catfish dinner - Seafood Near Me - Pine Bluff, Arkansas

In town for convention. Ordered t-bone, baked potato and a side of frog legs . The steak was cooked perfectly and the seasoning was amazing. The frog legs was crispy and delicious. Darren the owner was friendly and the staff / service was amazing. A must come back. Great food, good prices read more

Leon's Catfish & Shrimp Restaurant - T-bone and baked potato - Seafood Near Me - Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Best catfish ANYWHERE & the hush puppies are "the Bomb"‼ portions are generous too! We ordered takeout, so I cannot comment on the staff or service but I promise you the food will NOT disappoint ‼‼ read more

Stopped here on our way home to Oklahoma. There were 2 waitresses working that I saw and both of them were very friendly and attentive. We were pleasantly surprised when we sat down and were immediately greeted with complimentary unsweet tea, hush puppies and cheese dip. For dinner we ordered an appetizer of onion rings; fried shrimp and catfish, boneless ribs, and chicken strips. I tried it all and everything was delicious! We had a wonderful meal and left full and happy :) if you're passing through the area I definitely recommend stopping here! read more

Good catfish and reasonably priced. The staff is friendly and the customer service is good.

We spent the morning in Pine Bluff and decided to try Leon's for lunch. The catfish was great--no muddy catfish flavors at all! Hush puppies were delicious and I also loved the coleslaw. read more

We had a bit of trouble finding the restaurant but once we arrived we found plenty of parking, immediately seated and had a nice chat with the owner's husband. Delicious food as was relayed on Yelp. We will be back! read more

Great people and catfish cooked to perfection! The fried pie completes the meal. Must visit when in Pine Bluff .

Service was excellent. We ordered fish and fries. Both were served cold. It appears the food had been prepared in advance because it was brought to the table in about two minutes. If we ever return we will be requesting freshly prepared fish. read more

First time at leon's the staff was friendly and helpful. Best hush puppies I had since I visited New Orleans. Fish was fried well and not greasy. read more

We had ordered it by phone got it back to my office started my meeting. The catfish strips so hard that my clients our my staff were not satisfied. Hushpuppies were hard as bricks. And, this one is a restaurant my client wanted to visit before the reviews, and also, my staff raved about your restaurant thought this would be an all great place for me and my clients. Our server that went to check our order didn't seem to care a lot now read more

We've been going to Leon's for many years. The fish is great, and all the sides are tasty. Wait staff is friendly and fast.

Love the food and excellent service. I have dined there for many years and have never been disappointed. Great dining experience.

I drive from Hot Springs just for this Catfish!!! Pitcher of tea at your table, hushpuppies and cheese dip, tons of sides, and some of the best catfish and shrimp around. Not fancy. Not at all. But fast and friendly service with huge portions of food!! read more

I've literally eaten my weight in some awesome fish & fried shrimp tonight! A destination for sure! Don't let the strip mall deter you & any wait spurned worth it. Saturday get here early as they're open 4pm-8pm only! A+ 5Star! read more