I had some guys I meet here at training class recommended this place. It was not open till after 4…read moreso me and my wife thought we could give it a try, I was raised eating Catfish, and there are bad places as well as good places. Frying it right does require a unique skill so we were interested to see if this place lived up to the hype. Well you're in for a treat worthy of a road-trip meal -- warm hospitality meets seriously flavorful Southern seafood. This place nails that cozy, down-home vibe without skimping on quality or portion size. Their fried catfish fillets and catfish steaks are golden, flaky, and satisfy that crispy-outside, tender-inside craving perfectly. The peel-and-eat shrimp regularly show up on locals' highlight reels, and if frog legs are your jam, they're on the buffet lineup too. On busy nights the buffet spreads wide, offering fried shrimp, hearty fish, and classic Southern sides that keep your plate rotating. The drink lineup may not be fancy, but it's exactly what pairs best with this kind of food: ice-cold sweet tea and lemonade refreshingly cut through the rich flavors, and classic soft drinks round things out with ease. If beer or wine is your companion of choice, there's usually a modest selection available to complement the meal. Being from the South, sides are just as important as the entrée -- and Catfish Barn delivers. You'll find creamy macaroni & cheese, broccoli mac salad, green beans, and pinto beans that feel like grandma just put them on the table. Don't skip the fried okra and hush puppies -- they're classic, crunchy bites that dance beautifully with tartar sauce. After all that savory goodness, you need dessert. Patrons consistently gush about the pecan cobbler and strawberry dessert, often topped with ice cream that melts into every sweet nook. Whether you're a local or a visitor, they're the perfect last course to cap a soul-satisfying meal. Catfish Barn isn't just a restaurant -- it's a small-town institution where food, friends, and family come together over big plates and bigger flavors. The buffet style keeps everything hot and plentiful, the service is friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is casual yet full of warmth. Sure, expectations should stay humble (this isn't fine dining), but for genuine Southern seafood cooked with heart? This place stands tall. Would I come back? Absolutely -- with friends and a big appetite. All in all this was nothing crazy or fancy just down home southern cooking. Very inviting atmosphere. You can tell a lot of the customers are regulars and comfortable which in part is the staff because this was my first trip ever here and they made me feel at home.

Fish , shrimp , chicken and pecan cobbler. Ice cream and…read moresalad along with strawberry cake. Down home service

When it's good, it's great. When it's not great, it's not good. Real hit and miss. Usually good…read morethough. Just disappointing when the food is subpar or the taste is off when you're paying $20 for food. Last time I ordered, I said no onion in the veggies...they sent me only onions. Other times, it's been delicious. It's a gamble.

Super 1 Hibachi is certainly a gem in Lonoke County! They have a location in Lonoke & another in…read moreCabot. Who would have thought that you could get amazing hibachi from a food truck? I was skeptical at first, but now I am a big time fan Super 1 Hibachi. Its the yum yum sauce that made me fall in love! Their Lonoke location has sushi available. Mr Tommy and the team are so friendly! I love Super 1 Hibachi! In Lonoke, they do delivery with Waitr ($5 off with code local5) & in Cabot they do deliver with Bite Squad (20% off with code local20).

My husband and I ate here tonight for the 1st time. Oh my gosh it was amazi…read moreng. We had bang bang shrimp to start, he jad catfish and I had the frog legs that are to die for. We will definitely be back!!!!

It's is always good eating! As long as they're open, sometimes they are closed so you never know…read morefrom one day to the next but other than that it's always very good!!

I love fish so we had to make the drive to check it out. We got our meal to go so we ordered…read morecatfish fillets and buffalo ribs with fries and fried okra. I like the fact that the fish came out hot but the fries and okra was soggy and luke warm. Neither the fish or the sides had any seasoning. Not a fan of buffalo but we wanted to try it anyway. The sweet tea was off the chain though. Just like I like it! We are coming back to try some different entrees like the burgers and BBQ.

The food was delicious. The owner was super nice and very customer focused. He made sure the…read morecustomers were taking care of. He sells buffalo fish (uncooked) by the pound for an unbeatable price. This restaurant is small but has a good vibe and atmosphere. Good music and food will keep people coming back.

Let me start with this place was awesome! Food: we shared a…read moreCatfish, Shrimp, & Chopped Brisket BBQ plate. Awesome! Sides: beans- great Coleslaw - great Mustard Potato Salad - great Turnip Greens (had to use Louisiana hot sauce instead of Texas Pete). Greens were perfect. Service was incredible extremely friendly. Ambiance totally fit the BBQ joint atmosphere. Bathrooms were clean too Family friendly great value! Highly recommend to all my friends. Now we are trying to figure out when our next trip 'cause Nick's is where we'll eat. Yes, it was that good!

The small catfish platter is very large…read more I got the catfish sandwich. So delicious. Never had one with onions and pickles on it. Maybe pickles but I don't think onions. Got the baked beans as a side. They had a little bite to them. We got corn fritters and they come with dipping honey. My friend got the small catfish meal. Like I said... it's not small. Onion rings, hush puppies, catfish and fried okra. If you eat normal amounts of food you won't be able to finish this. This is really some of the best catfish. Place is huge and was packed to the gills when we went. Very clean bathrooms. I highly recommend it. Very good.

My grandparents resided in Des Arc early in their marriage and were members of the local Baptist…read morechurch. This is a must-visit when in Des Arc. It's right on the river!

Went for the first time last night and was totally impressed. All of the employees were super nice…read more Smiles all around. The food was delicious. We did the buffet and the food was fresh and hot. The buffet was kept well stocked. I'm ready to go back!!!!

Awesome food great service with a smile!!!! Definitely will be back!!! The fish is my #1 favorite!!!read more

HOLY SMOKES!!! My boyfriend and I who are both originally from Houston now live in NWA. I was in…read moreLittle Rock for a Drs appointment and my boyfriend found this place on google. When I tell you it was the best food and friendliest service. He had the fish and shrimp and I had fried oysters. We also had the boudin balls. Even the tartar sauce was amazing. Not pictured is the peach pie we brought home and shared in like 2 bites each. Honestly 5 stars is not enough for this unassuming little place.

Good find for great catfish. Counter service only. The food was a bit slow to come out, but it was…read moredefinitely cooked fresh. The restaurant itself is very dark inside, and a bit on the run-down side, but the food was excellent, so I won't hold that against them too much. I don't live nearby, but my dad said he'd definitely come back.

Great selection of meats for all your grilling needs. They also have a good selection of sauces and…read morerubs to compliment their meats. The staff is friendly and helpful and the service is quick. A must stop for anyone that wants to cookout or use high quality meats in your meals.

I came in today and I purchased 68.00 dollars in products and the older gentleman who took my order…read morewas rude and disrespectful. My mom had a 10% coupon and he refused to apply it to the whole ticket. He didn't welcome us or make my experience here enjoyable. I won't be coming back unfortunately.

While appearing unsassuming on both the outside and inside, this casual eatery had looked very good…read moreon paper. And for good reason! It is even better in person. The quality of cooking experienced here was simply spectacular. For the first time ever I sampled Fried Alligator Bites, and found them to be quite tasty, like moist chicken dipped in Remoulade Sauce. A bowl of Chicken Gumbo with Rice was one of the best I have eaten, and Grilled Gulf Grouper with Collard Greens and Mashed Potatoes & Gravy was simply superb. The gumbo contained welcome slices of Andouille Sausage. Meanwhile, Diane very much enjoyed a Buttermilk Battered Royal Red Shrimp Basket, including French Fries and Coleslaw. Ths slaw was okay. If I lived here, I would come in every month.

I visited for lunch and had the 2 piece catfish basket and fries. Both tasted good and was served…read morehot and fresh. Cute little restaurant at the bottom of a tower (apartments?) and it was clean and decorated nicely. Our waitress was very friendly and prices are decent. The unsweet tea was really good, too. Plenty of parking.