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    Sam's Southern Eatery

    4.1 (48 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Fried oyster that they made me as a sample, and it was delicious.
    Kathy H.

    We came as an adult family of four. The owner welcomed us straight away and sat us at a table for four, but it felt cramped so I asked to be moved to the 6-seater, which she happily did. We were handed menus and since I hadn't looked at the menu beforehand online I was pleasantly surprised to see it was a fish/seafood/chicken establishment. Oysters were on the menu, and since I had not ever had oysters I asked to try one before I ordered, and they accommodated me nicely! (They have both raw and fried; i chose the fried.) It was deliciously lovely so I ordered the 8-count. And since we were new they gave each of us extra food! It was so nice. The staff were wonderful, making sure we had all we needed. I will definitely be back. This was such a beautiful experience, from the moment we stepped in the door until we left.

    Crawfish Po Boy.
    Jerry W.

    So much food. The portions were huge. The Crawfish Po Boy was delicious. Could have fed three of me. Friendly staff. Great menu selection.

    Grilled Catfish,Red beans and rice and hush puppies

    I will say this restaurant is excellent. Catfish is flakey and great flavor. Red beans and rice is spot on and their hush puppies, you can't eat just 1. Portions are huge and the price is great!!!!!! Definitely a must go to if you're in the area. I'll eat here often until I head back to Ohio. Thumbs Up

    Crab Cakes , chicken strips , fish , shrimp, gumbo , poboys , philly cheesesteak, gyros , salads ,

    Fried jump shrimp with hush puppies for side. Shrimp were so good!

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    This place is the best with taste, service and price. I will return as a satisfied customer, and tell all my friends about it.

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    6 months ago

    The food is good and the portions are large. Feels like a hometown eatery but I think it is a chain.

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    Food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Service was excellent. Very cozy atmosphere

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    Food was great and so was the service. The restaurant was clean and was great for meeting with many people!

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    Excellent sea food & great service!!! Had the 2 fish and shrimp (grilled). Perfect Cajun seasoning, light and flaky! You can't go wrong!

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    I like the one in Russelville.. they are so nice and the food is great. We love going.

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    Large portions and the food tastes good. Service was good but the website didn't reflect the available product.

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    Food was very good . Shrimp Po Boy was very good . Would stack it up against any I have had inn NOLA

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    4.0
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    0.7 mi
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    The buffet is large with great selections. The salad bar is well stocked and maintained. This is…read moreour "go-to" place for catfish in the River Valley. Wait staff is always accommodating.

    Brown's Catfish in Russellville, Arkansas - A Local Gem with a Buffet That'll Win You Over (Even If…read moreYou're Not a Buffet Person) We stumbled across Brown's Catfish in Russellville after hearing some good things and decided to give it a shot. My wife loves catfish. I, on the other hand, have a soft spot for buffets--mostly because I like a little bit of everything and a lot of the desserts. Normally, my wife avoids buffets like they're haunted, but after checking out some photos and hearing the buzz, even she was curious. So, next time we were in town, we made a stop. First thing we noticed: this place was packed. It felt like all of Russellville had shown up for dinner--but that's usually a good sign. Even with the crowd, the place was impressively clean. The staff was on top of it--constantly wiping things down, restocking, and making sure everything looked fresh. They even had gloves available at the buffet, which was a nice touch. Now, onto the food--which is really why you're here, right? The buffet lineup is stacked. There's a full salad bar for those trying to make their plate look balanced before diving into fried deliciousness. Sides included southern staples like corn on the cob, candied carrots, beans, and a solid gumbo. The entrée station had different styles of catfish (including Cajun and regular), shrimp, crab cakes, and chicken strips. Sometimes they even serve chicken on the bone if you catch them at the right time. Dessert? Let's just say the four major buffet food groups were represented: warm cobbler, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and soft-serve ice cream. My wife basically fell in love with the cinnamon rolls and now refers to them as "worth the trip alone." The inside is cozy and decked out with plenty of southern decor to look at while you try to justify going back for a third plate. There's lots of seating, and even though it was busy, it never felt cramped--which is a big win in my book, since I'm not exactly small and appreciate a little elbow room when going after fried catfish. The service was top-notch. Friendly staff, quick to refill drinks and clear plates, and just all-around attentive. You can tell they take pride in the place, and it shows. Now, I'll be honest--every review needs one tiny critique. The chicken tenders were a bit on the chewy side, and not just once. We've been there three or four times now, and it's always the same. Not undercooked, just... chewy. My son, a self-declared chicken tender expert, confirmed it too. It could be the cooking temp or the type of chicken they're using, but it's a minor flaw in an otherwise fantastic spread. Bottom line: Brown's Catfish is a must-stop if you're in Russellville. It's a locally-loved spot that lives up to the hype. My wife, the buffet skeptic, is now a full-on believer--and every time we're in town, she's the one asking to go back. Between the catfish, the cinnamon rolls, and the warm hometown feel, Brown's is officially in our rotation. Support your local spots--especially the ones that serve catfish this good.

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    Colton's Steakhouse & Grill

    3.1
    (101 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    Decided on Colton's because the place around the corner was packed. Should have known something was…read moreup when the parking lot was dead. Not as much decor as the Colton's in Springfield MO, and definitely smaller, but still okay and looked clean. The wife wanted a steak, and I got catfish. I have never seen steak cut into strips. Usually they give you a whole steak, but this looked like really thick cut bacon. My wife said it actually tasted better the second day when she microwaved it. My fish tasted like a white fish not catfish, it was okay; kinda resembled a shake n bake coating.. Our server was amazing! Had it not been for her I would have gave less stars. I think their service is keeping them alive. If they ever lose great servers like the one we had they are gonna be doomed. I won't be returning here. Mediocre food at a premium price. Too many other options for steak and fish here that are way cheaper.

    Service was good . Very attentive, however we noticed others being seated were given buckets of…read morepeanuts. We didn't necessarily need them but were not even offered. I ordered a $30 filet cooked medium, it came out raw , not rare but raw. She took it back and they threw it back on the grill and brought it again. Still on the rare side but didn't want to wait again so decided to eat it , no taste , very bland . Sweet potato was bad , possibly rotten couldn't tell from cinnamon coating it . So $30 for a salad and roll basically. My husband ordered a NY strip and it was so tough he could barely chew it . Lots of gristle just a very poor steak. Unfortunately we won't be back

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