We visited on Father's Day so the place was packed, but the service was EXCELLENT!!!! The food was also delicious and for as packed as they were, it came out faster than I would have expected. Definitely will be returning next time we're in Arkansas!! read more

The drinks, food, and atmosphere was perfect for a Friday night out. The chicken salad was delicious! Catfish was so good too. The waitress was a sweetheart- helpful with menu suggestions read more

Great food and I really loved it altogeether! great service and it was very fast and the food tasted great

It has been 6 months since my last meal here, and it continues to enthrall me. Good service, well-stocked bar, and great food! The Crawfish Tail appetizer is a 'must-eat' item, as is the Grilled Shrimp Dinner! (What can I say; we'll be back again & again.) read more

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Lydia was very helpful for us tonight. The shrimp was delicious. They make wonderful margaritas here. My husband enjoyed his fried chicken and potato. Great place! read more

Great service and food. Jalapeños, sweet potato fries, hang 10 shrimp, chicken tenders,chips and queso,beer, margarita and wine. We would go back if ever in this area again. Good place to watch NFL games. read more

Food was alright. We took our food for takeout. Husband liked his buffalo chicken sandwich Daughter liked her chick sandwich Other daughter didn't like her chick nuggets My garlic mashed potatoes were great, but the shrimp po'boy was just okay. read more

Great find by Yelp for a quiet drink and dinner! The weather was conducive for outdoor dining and this establishment perfectly provided that! Easy to find with plenty of parking options for early evening dining! Nothing warms the hearts of us two Army vets walking up to the patio better than the US Flag created with red, white and blue lights! We seated ourselves outside next to a huge Rose of Sharon bush next to a Rosemary plant which gave a wonderful background scent! Inside there was a full bar, lots of TVs, lots of tables and a very inviting small sports bar decor. Service was prompt, welcoming and very friendly! Our drink order was quickly taken and served, then our food order taken. The server was exceptionally skilled and assisted with our selection. In no time, my Caesar salad was out. Plenty of cheese and very fresh Romaine. Then as I finished the salad, out came the main course! I had a half order of fried catfish with fries. The huge thick filets were flavorful catfish battered and fried to perfection. Very moist and flaky. The fries were good, but the star was the catfish. The full order would be a meal for two. All else enjoyed their selections. Excellent service continued through our visit! The price was very reasonable and this is a must visit if in the area! I wish I was here more often! read more

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The food was very good. It is a nice, laid back place to eat and hang out with some local folks. The bartender was very nice and attentive. She did an excellent job. I'll definitely come back! read more

Arkadelphia has been an annual stop for us on road trips but this was our first time at S&S. Good selection of options including more than chicken fingers and burgers on the kids menu! Catfish, French Dip, kid sliders were all freshly made and really great. Service was extremely friendly and food came out fast. But....the fried green tomatoes took the day! Hand-held slices were lightly breaded and let the tomato flavor come through. Must-have. Highly recommend you pop in for a bite and a pint! read more

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Wonderful owners and great atmosphere. We love the jerk chicken and the hang 10 shrimp!

We were the only diners at opening hour on a Saturday. I can't believe the place wasn't busier. Everything we had was delicious! Fried green tomatoes were homemade. Caesar salad was fresh and delicious. Fried shrimp tasted hand battered and fresh from the Gulf. How do you even get shrimp that fresh in Arkansas?? The chicken salad croissant was scrumptious with just the right amount of fruit and celery- just like my grandma's- who is famous for her chicken salad. We will absolutely eat here again if ever in town! read more

Great food and drink! Didn't expect to find such a great place in a small town. Next time you're in Arkadelphia, it's a must stop.

Good food and staff. A little pricey, but a very enjoyable environment to eat and drink in. They offer trivia night every week which brings in a large crowd and is fun read more

On our twice/year trek from Austin to Virginia and back, we arrived in Arkadelphia on a Sunday, to find our go-to restaurant closed. After checking YELP reviews, we decided to try Slim & Shorty's. We almost gave up when we got near the location, a dark and deserted downtown where many streets were closed for construction and nothing appeared to be open. But this restaurant was an island of light and activity. We decided to try it and were not disappointed. The bar was full of couples and groups eating and watching NFL football and The Sound of Music on the multiple TVS. Seemed an odd mix, but that's OK. There were also several couples eating at table, which we did. The menu is typical bar food, but the quality is better. Everything was excellent and prices were reasonable. We definitely will come back. I would have given five stars but our waitress was pretty lackadaisical. We had to hunt her down a couple of times to get her attention, including waiting about 10 minutes for her to close out our bill and having to bring it to her. read more

The place looked nice, service was good. I had fried calamari as an appetizer which is not pictured here and it was really good...I would definitely recommend. My mom had the char grilled oysters (not pictured) but she liked them as well. I ordered the mahi mahi for my entree and it was a 5/10. They were just okay. read more

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Place is much more of a dive bar than we realized. Service was ok, they seemed grossly understaffed but everyone was working as hard as they could. Can't fault the poor/average service on not enough help. The food was a major disappointment. $12 for a shrimp wrapped with bacon app that was overcooked and tiny tiny shrimp. Like, salad shrimp. Grilled oysters the same. Poor quality seafood and wayyyyy overcooked. NY strip steak was tasteless and super fatty. Burgers were ok. The fried pickles and side salads were probably the best things on the table. Won't be back. Drive the 30 mins to Hot Springs and save the disappointment. read more

Great staff and very inviting from the moment we open the door. And the catfish is the cat's meow! read more

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Stopped here during a road trip. The food was excellent! We had chicken fried chicken, chicken fried steak and the Philly sandwich. All were really good! Great service and fun atmosphere :) Would definitely return! read more

Great place for a casual dinner. Full bar, great service. Can absolutely recommend the wings and tenders.

After we (two people) placed our order, we waited for 45 minutes for the food to come out. Several tables that came in well after us got their food and finished while we still had nothing. Looked like the host forgot to put the order in, and generally seemed like he didn't notice us. The pork chop was decent, but the service was subpar. Not coming back, really put a dampener on our vacation. read more

First time out in a while for several reasons and decided to go to Slim & Shorty's for a late lunch. Did not disappoint!! Had the Slim & Shorty's salad with grilled chicken and it was sooo good! Added the raspberry vinaigrette which sent it over the top! I will go back for this salad again! read more

We had to stop at a hotel to the night on the way back to Texas from Kentucky.. I went to an Ayahuasca retreat in Kentucky.. We found this place on Yelp while looking for something to eat.. we ordered takeout and went to pick it up. My nephew said the Catfish was a 10 out of 10 rating according to his taste buds lol. My mom and I both had the Angus beef Philly cheesesteak!! It was delicious and really hit the spot after a long day on the road. read more

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We prefer trying local places to chains when we travel and found this place on Yelp. We both had the catfish and my son and his wife each had a gyro (with lamb). The half order of catfish was two large fillets with two sides...and it was a LOT of food. They offer the catfish either grilled or fried and we had it fried. It was perfectly done with a cornmeal breading and the tartar sauce was also very good (I'm picky about my tartar sauce). The service was outstanding, all of their staff were very friendly and attentive. It was a beautiful night to eat on the patio and they didn't mind us doing that at all. It's in downtown Arkadelphia, so not an easy off/easy on if you're passing through on the interstate, but well worth the detour! read more

Love this place! Family friendly. Great atmosphere. The employees are attentive, fun and professional. Their shrimp salad is the absolute best. I order it every time. When I leave I'm always ready to come back. read more

Fun place. Everything thing was fine. Had a California feeling which enhanced the experience. I would go again if we pass this was again.

We tried the fried catfish and grilled veggies, everything was so yummy! Ate it so quick we forgot to take a photo!! Waitress was kind and attentive. Lovely patio space to eat and food was quick and hot. Worth the small detour off the highway! read more

We highly recommend asking & Shorty's the pork chop was excellent and the veggies were cooked perfect.

World's okayest restaurant! Waitress was slowwww and not super friendly, food came out cold, never got a refill of tea or water, Kraft Mac and cheese for the little, and the bathrooms are awkward. I really dug the atmosphere though. Looked like it could be a fun Friday night spot to listen to music and have a beer. Temperature was just right. read more

Slim & Shorty's - Seafood Near Me - Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Great atmosphere and really good food. Son had Philly Cheesesteak sandwich and said it was great. I had grilled chicken breast with an island dipping sauce. The chicken was light and delicious. The staff were friendly and very attentive.The menu featured a good variety of entrees, several under $8. http://www.slimandshortys.com/menu This is a go-to place for me whenever I'm in the Arkadelphia area. read more

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A cute little restaurant downtown. Indoor and outdoor seating. The food was delicious and the service was great!

The meal was very good the grilled catfish had a little Cajun bIte Rebecca was very informative and attentive it not overbearing If we get back in the area we will visit again read more

Slim & Shorty's - Grill catfish - Seafood Near Me - Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Food was over an hour to get to us and was served cold. Steak was undercooked and chicken was tough. The owner apologized but nothing else was done. read more

We always try to try the local restaurants when we travel, and I am really glad we did! Everything was amazing and the service was even better, if that's possible! We were even told how they cook their asparagus- YUM! Next time we are in the area, we will be back! read more

Good service hospitality and service with a smile just passing through on our way to mission Texas and our new forever home y'all made us feel right at home read more

I never thought I would see a surf themed place in the middle of Arkansas, but boy was I impressed! The manager and staff really seemed to love working there. The food was so good we ate there twice in two days! Our faves were the Gyro, grilled veggies, chicken strips and Wine/Cheese dressing! read more

We ordered the queso and cheese sticks to start. The queso tasted so fake and was already cold. My shrimp po boy came out on stale bread and with old lettuce. The only redeeming factor was the fries, but I still couldn't finish those. read more

The friendly and upbeat atmosphere is worth the trip! The food is icing on a cake. Really enjoyed everything from cheese stick appetizer to New York Strip and Shrimp Scampi with good cold salads. There also fish, sandwich, and burgers to select from for all appetites. We will be back. read more

Found this place while driving through Arkansas. Definitely worth the stop. There's something for everyone here and everything our table of seven had was delicious! Service was also wonderful and everything exceeded our groups expectations. read more

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We visit the Hot Springs area a couple of times a year, and nearly always stop at Slim & Shorty's for lunch on the way. The consistently good food, reasonable prices and funky atmosphere make it a fun destination. I usually get the catfish poboy because it is SO good, but with a diabetic husband I'm trying to cut back on carbs along with him. So this time I ordered a salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing. It was a hit! My hubby got his usual chicken breast with Caribbean jerk sauce and sweet potato fries. We both left full and happy. read more

Slim & Shorty's - Mixed greens salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing was terrific. - Seafood Near Me - Arkadelphia, Arkansas