I wouldn't know if the food was good or not. I was never served after waiting 45 min in a very small shop. I came in, confirmed I could sit anywhere and asked about paying cash. After 30 min I went to get a menu from the counter and kept waiting... they had direct interaction with me twice now and I noted I had been waiting. A family of 4 came in and was served immediately with menus, drinks, and a greeting. I left. Seriously terrible service. Each time I asked a question the teenage girls working looked at me like they had never seen a customer before. read more

We loved the outdoor seating on a sunny day. We had the fried Catfish and Chicken strip basket. Both were very good. The Cole slaw is really tasty. We loved everything about the place, but it is cash only and pretty expensive. The choc. Malt was the best I've had in a coons age. read more

I used to go to this place for the ice cream and the ice cream was good. But today I went for a lunch and I was disappointed in the quality of the salad and the price of it. Also, the bathrooms are pretty dirty. The service was fine. Not the most friendly, but efficient. read more

Very good burgers. Have good fried fish. You can still get an ice cream malt. Need to try the Shack.

Super cute place with lots of windows and very attentive and friendly staff. The service was quick and the food fresh. The club sandwich was a winner as well as the onion rings. The burger was good and the bun toasted. We will be back to try the catfish and mozzarella sticks. read more

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We love The Shack for: 1) Shack burger 2) chicken breast sandwich 3) fried catfish with salad plate 4) fried catfish sandwich All hot, fresh and delicious! read more

Good food at a reasonable price. Was expecting better with all of the reviews I had seen. Would call it good quality, but nothing spectacular. Service was about the same, good, but nothing special. Overall I would return, but with slightly lower expectations. read more

Got the catfish and salad plate. As always, the catfish was wonderful along with the milkshakes. The only problem I have is that it was way overpriced. I understand prices going up but that was a lot. read more

Worst time ever.dont know what has changed, but food was awful.didnt offer to take care of it ,didn't eat half of what we got,got orders wrong,service was meh read more

The Shack - Shack - Burgers Near Me - Jessieville, Arkansas

Cheese burger and club sandwich was perfect classic examples. We also had fries, onion rings, and cheese sticks; all were very good.

Husband loved his burger. My burger was very hard for me to eat. It had a taste that was impossible to get past. The onion rings were awesome tho. We sat outside the weather was perfect. I think my burger may have been randomly bad or maybe it was just me. read more

The Shack is a long time staple. They have awesome burgers and exceptional catfish! Always good and always consistent! Definitely a recommendation if you're in the area! read more

Food is always good but service always sucks! You need at least two servers during lunch. Waiting 20 minutes to order and get a drink is too long! Love the burgers but really dread going knowing I'm gonna have to wait and then they're not even friendly. read more

Very friendly service. Great Pattymelt and onion rings. Really enjoyed visiting with the ladies working!! Was able to park the big ride right out front. So if you drive a big truck...... stop in and eat but please be accommodating to the others coming in and out of the driveway. Thank you to The Shack!! read more

The Shack - a semi truck parked on the side of the road - Burgers Near Me - Jessieville, Arkansas

Best burger EVER! The fried pickles were amazing! What a cool little hole in the wall with friendly service and fun picnic tables to enjoy your meal outside! read more

Very disappointed in their highly touted catfish. Really expensive too for what you get. Lunch for 2 with one soda $35!!

We come to the Hot Springs area every year and eat at least one meal at The Shack when we're there. This year was different due to the pandemic, I guess, because we were warned as soon as we walked in that there would be at least a 30-minute wait, even though the place wasn't full. My husband ordered two corn dogs, and unfortunately had to ask that they be reheated in the microwave since they weren't hot all the way through. My chef salad was good and there was plenty of it. Be aware that credit cards aren't accepted here, but the meal prices definitely won't break the bank. read more

Also known as "Jessieville Country Club". located across the street from Jessieville high school. really good food, fast, and very friendly wait staff. Small town restaurant feel to it. I had a b-b-q sandwich (I dont' really recommend it since there are better b-b-q places near them in Hot Springs, but not too bad). They also make fried catfish which is a real hit to the locals. Good food at really good prices. read more

The Shack - Burgers Near Me - Jessieville, Arkansas

I really wanted to give them 4 1/2 stars, but I just rounded up. The fried catfish was meaty, hot, and fresh. The cheeseburger was very good. The sides were mostly good with the exception of the hush puppies. The chocolate malt I had needed more chocolate flavor and malt flavor. The service has been very good each time we've been as well. I love the outdoor seating and landscaping! Thank you! read more

My parents love this place and really love their catfish. I went with them and had the BBQ brisket sandwich with fries was absolutely delicious. Currently they do not have inside seating. They only have a few outdoor tables so mostly pickup and to go orders only. But great place for lunch and dinner. read more

THE Locals place. For over 30 years The Shack has been serving up consistently good food. Menu is loaded with over 30 choices! Complete with Shakes / Sundaes / Ice Cream / Sweet Tea / Homemade Pies / Fried Pies / I liked that Salad was offered with the Farm-Raised Catfish, instead of Fries. Catfish was lightly battered & fried golden brown, as were the REAL hand-rolled Hushpuppies. Neither tasted greasy. Moderate portions & low prices. Servers were watchful & everything was spotless. They do quite a bit of carryout, & picnic tables are set up outside, since the Dining Room is small. One of few restaurants where I've observed that business is steady from Open to Close. Every restaurant owner's wish. read more

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Root beer floats, homemade style burgers, and picnic tables by the road... This is a small town spot with a lot of friendly people and good food. read more

One of my favorite restaurants. Good service and food, however, their one and only problem is taking only cash. Be warned if you are passing through and want to pick something up, have some money on you. I love the catfish and burgers here. I definitely recommend this place to everyone! read more

The Shack - Large double cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Jessieville, Arkansas

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Before COVID, this place was awesome! The menu was extensive (everything from burgers and salads to catfish and lates of chicken fried steak and more. Since the pandemic, they've reduced the menu to just burgers, sandwiches, salads, and catfish. And the last couple of times I was there, the burgers weren't as good as I remember. They weren't bad, but they seemed smaller, and the buns were "crumbly" like they weren't quite fresh. Still a decent place for a burger, but I really miss the chicken fried chicken with fried okra and cole slaw. read more

Looking for the best catfish in state? Look no further than the shack. Needs to be on Dive's, Diner's and Drive In's. Owner that cooks built the literal building and has been serving it up for 30+ years. If you are anywhere remotely close it is a must. Prices were excellent, service awesome, food dad gum good. read more

The Shack - Catfish Basket - Burgers Near Me - Jessieville, Arkansas

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Definitely good - glad we stopped!!! Ordered chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and the the hamburger steak with grilled onions and okra. It was a perfect lunch. I could have passed on the green beans but hey, it's just a green bean! We also ordered two fried peach pies to go - they are made to order so can't comment on those yet. But it's fried pies so it HAS to be good!!! read more

The Shack - Burgers Near Me - Jessieville, Arkansas

Great family place! Burgers, onion rings, clubs A+ but the relaxed atmosphere, gardens and hummingbirds are what make it special. read more

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Went there a few times now. Their location is across from a school so the front area is set up a little like a corner store. Candy and snacks in plastic jugs and on racks. Its a small place with history. They still use the old milk shake mixers from I'm guessing the 50s. The place is usually packed full. The food is what you would expect from an old burger and milk shake shop. The burgers are great or good (depending on who's cooking) but I've never had a bad one there. I would eat there again! Only negative... They use fryers there and you will always leave smelling like fry grease. I spray myself with body spray when I leave... but then it just smell like someone put perfume on a catfish... Not a good combination. =/ If it weren't for the fryer stink I would give it a 5 star. read more

Not really on the way to or from anywhere, The Shack is a local staple for burgers and the like. I have been here several times and always look forward to coming back. The Shackburger is one of my favorites. Most everyone is local and will treat you like you've been coming there your whole life. read more

The Shack - Inside The Shack - Burgers Near Me - Jessieville, Arkansas

Awesome service, and the food, although nothing to write home about, was well portioned for the price. This is your typical road side shack, but the service pushes it above others. We would visit this location again if in the area read more

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Gotta love this place it has some of the best catfish and burgers around! Great place for the locals or if you are just driving through. YOU HAVE TO TRY the fried squash and mushrooms! But make sure to bring cash cause they do not accept credit or debit. read more

I've tried eating here numerous times. All the Villagers rave about the true "Southern " food. They say the burgers are great and the catfish is even better. I would definitely eat here before McDonald's! But that's a suggestion from a true southern girl. They R Not the worst, but they r not the Best around. read more

My husband, brother and I eat at the Shack about 2x a week. We have never once regretted anything we've ordered. We've also found Spaghetti and Chili posted as specials occasionally and I know the guys love the Chili. (I'm not a chili fan. ) Their salads are outstanding. I have never seen a salad with so many different ingredients. It's like what you 'd make yourself if you had that much in your fridge. The staff is awesome. I've never caught one in a bad mood, even as often as we've been there. Service is quick and efficient. I'd love to thank them but hope they will see the 5 stars. They deserve more. read more

we took a recommendation to try this place from some locals. Im glad I did. The catfish is some of the best that Ive had and the family loved the place. The wait staff is very friendly and always ensuring that you are taken care of with drinks. If you are near Hot Springs village and looking for a hole in the wall with great food.... this is the place. As a tip... bring Cash. They dont take plastic. read more

We came back from quartz mining at the Ron Colman mines. Awesome quartz mining but that is for a different review. All I can say is that my son is pretty picky when it comes to his burgers said, "this is the best burger ever". What it reminds me of is a good ole' fashion hand made burger made with some loving care by the people that work there. The service was given with a smile and the care you would expect from people that love what they are doing. The pulled pork sandwich also was again great and had that home cook taste to it. I didn't have the catfish, but it looked wonderful and the smell made me turn my head several times. The prices were modest. We would highly recommend this to anyone within 15 miles. We bumped into this place by accident and I am so glad we made the stop instead of moving on into Hot Springs to eat. High Recommend! read more

With the paucity of restaurants in and around Hot Springs Village, The Shack has become both a favorite and a staple of the food scene. Absolutely nothing fancy here: basically an old-fashioned "drive-in" (that has inside and outside seating now), it serves burgers, catfish, and the like. The Shackburger is great, and the catfish is always crispy, tasty, and perfect. Located about 4 miles north of the West (Main) Gate into Hot Springs Village on Highway 7, across from Jessieville High School, The Shack is almost always busy in the early evening (Villagers tend to eat dinner very early) and the wait can be a bit long for this type of place, but the prices are good and the food dependable. Worth checking out. read more

Best catfish in Arkansas. Hamburgers are great also. Give them a try, & I'm sure you'll be glad you did.

My bun is soggy(try toasting them).my mushrooms are cold(maybe hold them in a heat lamp)wait until my food is done and getting colder then make my shakes.the people sitting outside where rude and cutting people who where already waiting.45 minuet wait time is not justifiable for burgers and fries and shakes read more

Love the Shack! Great catfish & salad, fried mushrooms & okra & GOOD Shack burgers! Or, try a Larry Special, real good too! Staff are all great! Daily specials & meat with vegetable menu board on back wall. Worth the trip! read more

Have to remember you are in small town Arkansas. Very friendly staff. Place was clean. Food, namely the catfish, was average at best until we ordered the made to order fried pies! Fresh peach and chocolate pies served with ice cream. The pies bump it up from two to four stars. read more