Went for lunch after work. Ordered the fried crawfish tails and the big-un catfish dinner. Crawfish…read moretails were great. Loved the dipping sauce and spicy cocktail sauce. Catfish was great. Its the real deal not that asian import garbage most places serve. Ill definitely be back. If you love good crispy catfish check this place out.

A group of colleagues and friends recently gathered here for lunch within this restaurant's modest…read moreparty room, which consisted of two long tables, with comfortable seating for twenty or so people. It was my very first time dining here. When you walk up to the front entrance, you're greeted by a set of concrete steps, which are reminiscent of an old-timey church. (If you're handicapped, there's an entrance around the corner that leads through their kitchen.) Although this joint specializes in catfish, I grew up fishing and eating walleye, northern pike, bass, etc. I never developed any taste for a fish that had a muddy flavor. So, I ended up ordering the chopped beef steak (3/4ths pound) with extra mushrooms, extra onions, and red peppers. For my sides, I went with grilled vegetables and coleslaw. It also came with a perfectly browned piece of toast. Because virtually everyone else ordered catfish or some variation, the servers brought out hush puppies, brown beans, and pickled green tomatoes for everyone (including me). On this hot and humid day, I enjoyed and appreciated multiple cups of refreshing, unsweetened iced tea. My favorite foods included the deliciously creamy coleslaw, the pleasantly and unexpectedly tasty and tangy pickled green tomatoes, and the crunchy hush puppies. Be sure to request a side or two of their tangy tartar sauce for dipping the hush puppies into. I don't know which kitchen worker decided to spill the salt shaker onto my grilled vegetables! There was zero finesse whatsoever with how they chose to season something that needed none at all. The two female servers were efficient and very patient with our large and talkative group. My bill for my meal and drink was less than $20.00! I was very pleased with how affordable this restaurant was. I would probably return again, if in the area, now that I'm familiar with how the food is prepared here. Three and a half stars, rounded down to three, mainly due to their overuse of sodium in some of their offerings.

Well let's revisit a favorite! Had dinner there last night. Had Redfish Pontchatrain. Being a…read morenative Louisiana guy you have to go above and beyond to impress me. The owner chef Dewitt not only had the most fresh red fish I've ever had. The presentation was a 10 out of a 10. The Sherri's special which includes the most amazing lump crab meat and fried green tomatoes with Remoulade it's always a must get for the table. The food quality at this restaurant far exceeds some of the most amazing high-end restaurants in New Orleans. It is absolutely worth the drive to go to Heber Springs and eat at this restaurant. In addition it's Mardi Gras season and Miss Sherri is baking king cakes that will rival anything in New Orleans take the trip you will be rewarded with the most amazing food ever.

The food is true Cajun and also spans fried, comfort, and vegetable dishes. This is a hard place…read morefor vegetarians but not impossible (salad with vinaigrette and sweet potato fries! Veg sides). The food is so fresh and flavorful. Service was exceptional - quick, detailed, generous. I tipped 35% it was so good. Ambiance is mixed--kind of cavernous in one room; plastic tablecloths and photographs stapled to the wall are incongruous with the price point of the food but I don't personally care. I was comfortable there. They have an adults only dining area which seems neat; and string lights

The market is a great place to grab a quick bite or grab items to cook or that are cooked to take…read morehome. Lots of great choices for home meals with a Cajun flare. The shrimp basket is always a good choice.

Omgosh delicious shrimp. Huge and fresh fried or steamed are delicious. I tried the catfish and…read morethey're good but nowhere close to the shrimp. Excellent fresh beef and fish for sale. Crawfish yum!

The hush puppies and the greens and beans bar are tasty. The catfish is farmed. The rice tastes…read morelike it comes out of a box. Meh...

Catfish was very fresh, hot, good flavor Hush puppies were…read moredifferent but good Bean bar was great, beans and coleslaw were great Waitress was friendly Food came out quick Inside was clean Little on the pricey side. $24 for 4 catfish fillets and a baked potato seemed high.

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.

Very good portions sweet tea is great as is the cheesecake. It's a come as your are place.read more

Great catfish lunch plate. A bit pricey but worth it. Quick service. Not fancy but clean …read more Worth a visit.

I never really leave reviews but I always read reviews so I had to come say something here…read more I had seen a lot of bad reviews of recent and it had made me concerned about coming back to eat here. BUT my boyfriend and I love this place so we stopped by for to go food on our way home the other night. I'm so HAPPY we did despite the bad reviews I saw. I know good help is hard to come by so I truly do think that most of these reviews don't do this place justice. Yeah, sometimes they have longer wait times but the quality and flavor have always been great for us! The shrimp seriously taste so good and fresh it's hard to believe that this hidden spot is in the middle of the Ozarks just 5 mins from the river. You're seriously missing out if you don't stop here!!

Overall, the food is decent and the crawfish is especially tasty and fun. The ambiance is relaxed…read moreand fun with cool little outdoor seating nooks for nice days. The service is NOT fast--if you need fast, this probably isn't your spot. But, if you aren't in a hurry and are looking for a unique little place to enjoy some decent grub you'll enjoy Craw Billy's. Definitely worth the stop!

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