Hometown restaurant/seafood market not trying to be upscale at all, but the food was as good as any…read moreseafood restaurant I've enjoyed. Emphasis on crayfish (not my thing) but lots of other choices. If you love seafood, wear your flip flops and give them a try.

Good food. Good value. Nice people. They have been here forever and will hopefully will be here…read moreforever.

Service was excellent and our waitress was great. Food was…read moreok, we were told all their seafood is locally sourced. My husband had the fried fish and said he enjoyed it. I had the cheeseburger, it was very greasy and lacked seasoning on the patty. The bun was jalapeño cheddar and it was good. The fries were also really good. I don't know that I would come back, we had no issues, but also nothing that wowed us to want to come again. The negatives: Table was dirty Gnats flying all around No paper towels in the restroom No soap in the men's restroom Dirty napkins & napkin holders It was VERY hot inside

Went here a couple of times for a cup of coffee. Very nice people, but it does get a little crowded…read moreat times and really not a lot of room for people to sit

Just flew in from LA. Woman with salt and pepper party city Afro puff working the register is in…read moreincredibly rude. Perhaps visible signs instructing potential customers of the order of operations will be helpful. Anywho, there is a porch line of people waiting to come into the location to eat. I am accustom to delivery, dine in or pick up ‍ I guess it varies state to state. Maybe another time, but I don't do lines.

Absolutely fantastic! Everything we had was fabulous. Crawfish, catfish, shrimp, oysters, meat pie,…read morecrawfish pie, and etouffée. The gumbo was great too but a little thin. Service was also really good and they make you feel like home.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Ruston, La. If you here or traveling through, and enjoy…read moreCajun style dishes, then this is a must visit place.

The service was great and fast which we appreciated. They came by often enough to be pleasant and…read morenot overbearing. During one of the early visits we had to tell the waitress that the seafood gumbo needed to be heated up because it was at room temperature. I'm hopeful that they read these comments because another Yelper called it tepid temperature which I agree. This shouldn't happen at all! The flavor of the gumbo was fine but wished it was slightly thicker with more ingredients. The seafood fried sampler was fantastic! Perfectly fried and clean oil. The shrimp was plump and delicious. Overall a good restaurant that needs some attention to food temperature. I wanted to watch a NFL game on Fox and the poor waitress tried to change the channel but wasn't able to. They have TV's all over the restaurant but only ESPN?! It's a pseudo sports bar with no other sports channels.

We had an awesome meal and Orlandeaux's!…read more The atmosphere -- casual but also such a lovely lot and view w the panoramic windows. Makes it feel a little fancy. The food -- we loved every single thing we tried. Boudin balls, greens, shrimp and grits, catfish campti. Come hungry! Portions are big and for a fair price We got lucky and didn't wait too long but I've heard there can easy be an hour wait. You can sit in the bar area or enjoy the water view. So good I might be back tonight!

This place did not disappoint…read more The restaurant had a nice little view towards the lake. The food was hit! I would order anything and enjoy it. The gumbo was good. Full of flavor and was not lacking. Appetizers were hit, and the platters do not disappoint! I would recommend this place 5/5 times to anyone.

I wrote a 4 star review for Catfish Inn several years ago, and forgot about it, until I saw it when…read moreI came to post this one. About a week and a half ago, I was on the phone with my oldest sister. I didn't realize I was being loud, but I was basically updating her on my prognosis, which is a grade 4 glioblastoma. It's an extremely aggressive form of brain cancer, and I have been given about a year to live. The waitress overheard me, and when she brought our food, she said our meal was on the house. I was confused at first, before realizing that she heard my conversation. I stood up and hugged her. It was very difficult not to cry. This meant so much to me. I found out I had a glioma tumor in January. February 7th, I was informed that it was a glioblastoma. Then a week later, I was informed that it was a grade 4. There is no grade 5. Before all of this, I had been taking care of my mom, who passed away last February. After I lost my mom, I have been staying with friends and family, battling depression, extreme anxiety, PTSD, suicidal thoughts, and anger that has plagued me for years. In the time that I found out about my tumor, I have been shunned by friends I thought would ALWAYS be there for me, thrown out of my relative's house, and just tonight, after finally reaching my other sister and telling her that I am dying, she tells me I'm going to hell. Why? Because I'm not a christian, and don't believe in god. I've lived a good life, and have treated others the way I want to be treated. But my own sister tells me I'm going to hell, because I don't believe in HER god, completely ignoring the fact that there are over four thousand different religions, all believing that THEIRS is the one true religion. It is unbelievable how "friends" and family can treat you like dirt during the worst possible time in your life, and a complete stranger shows complete, unselfish compassion. If not for my five year old daughter, I would have already committed suicide. It seems as though not three days go by without a family member or someone I thought was my friend says or does something that crushes me inside. I've lost track of the number of so-called friends who told me that we would do something (insert day here), only for that day to come and never hear from them. I even had one "friend" get mad and hang up on me, because I wouldn't tell her where I was staying, so she could come pick me up. She had been drinking, with her husband telling her in the background that she wasn't going anywhere. She started insulting him. I told her to stop insulting her husband because he was right, and she told me to go f**k myself, and hung up.This was AFTER she called, crying and apologizing for avoiding me. This is supposed to be a review, and I've gone a bit off track. The food and service at Catfish Inn are always excellent. They have a delicious buffet, burgers, and soft serve ice cream. There is nothing I dislike about this restaurant. Small town restaurants have the best food and staff! I consider myself a strong man, but it almost feels as though nearly everyone I love has turned against me, and it hurts like hell. No, not almost. That is exactly what has happened, and it's sickening. Thank you, Catfish Inn, for showing me sympathy I haven't known from those I considered closest to me. When I told my dad via phone two weeks ago, all he could say was, "Wow. I hate that." then proceeded to talk about how the cost of his Dish Network has increased by $30.00 for the next 20 minutes. Places like Catfish Inn and the people who work there deserve our complete and utter support. If only for the food alone. But the kindness I was shown that day, especially since I am struggling financially, meant the world to me.

My mother and I live in South Louisiana and try to go to cemeteries in Jonesboro and Mansfield…read moreevery six months or so to change out the flowers. We literally plan out trips around when this restaurant is open. We love it and have been eating there for many, many, years! The food is excellent, the service is outstanding, and the ambiance can't be beat anywhere! I live in Amite and my mother lives in Duplessis.

We had a very disappointing experience at Hollis Seafood in Spearsville. We reserved a room for my…read moregrandmother's 90th birthday with 25 guests, and were told we'd have the space for 1-1.5 hours. When we arrived, no room was reserved. Staff said it was a "miscommunication." We were required to pay upfront, and during payment one of our family members was rudely asked if they were "sure they were with the Barnes family" because of "how people were looking." Completely unprofessional. The staff pushed tables together so most of us could sit nearby, but when 2 family members arrived 40 minutes later, they were told they couldn't sit with us because "our time was almost up." Less than an hour into our meal, staff asked us to leave--even though we had not finished eating. Another large African American group had the same experience. When I questioned the manager, she said large parties only get one hour, but admitted this information is not posted anywhere. We left feeling disrespected and singled out. We paid full price but were rushed and treated poorly. What should have been a joyful 90th birthday celebration turned into one of the worst restaurant experiences we've ever had.

Great food and service. I have had the pleasure of eating at this buffet several times and have…read moreconsistently enjoyed the varieties of food and service. The staff, each and every time, were very friendly and accomadating. Thanks, see you all soon again...

So I was getting gas and the smell of fried chicken caught my attention , I ended up getting fried…read moreshrimp , steak strips , Cajun fries and brown gravy , a slice of cream cheese pie(strawberry) and some Cajun rice ... love traveling for work as I get to just try these little places and if you're in this area , it's a definite stop The service is above and beyond and the inside is great to sit and enjoy with about a dozen tables . Definitely family friendly and watched vehicles pull up and leave and spots would fill as fast as they emptied. Will definitely be back when I'm working in this area

This is an authentic "chicken shack" but the chicken is truly, uniquely delicious and the dirty…read morerice-Yum! I could eat a dishpan full of that by itself. Cooked with hamburger, spices, and spicy peppers!! Come as you are and enjoy some great Louisiana cooking!