Our group of four has eaten a LOT of good catfish in our 60+ years, and all agreed this is one of…read morethe best. Perfectly fried fish, the hush puppies are melt in your mouth delicious, and the service was fast, friendly and attentive. We are rarely in this part of the state but will definitely return if our travels bring us this way!

It is obvious when you first park. Then walking up the stone stairs I was 12 again and walking into…read moreFirst Baptist Disputanta, VA. I was curious and looked it up since our 14 July visit. Local business records from the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce still associate the "First Church, United Pentecostal Church International" name with the exact address. I happen to believe that once an earthly place has been sanctified and trusted to be holy, it remains so. Interestingly, the Ward family that runs the place feel the same way. I have had fancier meals, I have eaten my share and more of catfish. It has been a long time since a total experience of being better fed in body and soul. The food is very well prepared, ours came out quick, hot and plentiful. We both chose the "small un" meal, four full fillets, a bunch of sides, coleslaw, hush puppies, potato (I subbed in onion rings). We left some behind and still took home a piece of fish and some hush puppies. Aside from the food, the experience for me was deeper. There is a truth to being a "girl dad", they get in your heart in a way that nothing else can. While my child, Cheyeane left this world behind in 2013, from time to time since, I encounter her soul. This was the case with the delightful young crew on duty 14 July. One who said she was shy, radiated a bright charming warmth that perfectly mirrored Cheyeane's ability to bring forward a smile from the grumpiest of souls. And each of the four young women my wife and I engaged with brought youthful joy and energy. This building is indeed still a church even if the joyful noise of choirs past are now just the sounds of a busy kitchen and families enjoying each other. We had good meals, a better experience for a fair price. We didn't leave a tip, we made an offering. Bless this holy place and all who dwell.

Ah man I love this place. 2nd time we went here w/ friends who have a cabin locally. Sevice is…read moregreat (but very slow when they are packed as was the case our first visit). The food options are extremely unique for land locked Arkansas in a smaller city like this. Pompano!?, and i can't even remember the name of what I had but it was great. Portions are small and not what you normally get in a south U.S.A. type restaurant but rather healthy (with the exception of the fried shrimp and catfish platter - go for this if you want to overeat, sooo good). There are several things on the menu I want to go back for to try such as Rabbit and Spatzle (german egg noodles w/ gravy), and Duck Confit. There is usually a couple fish from the sea options you hardly ever see out side of the swankiest bigger city places (inland anyway). Open style seating in 2 separate dining areas and a bar set apart from the 2 dining areas so nothing special there except you can be segregated from the drinkers/nondrinkers.

Prices are much too expensive for the quality of the meat. Crawfish Etouffee had no spice…read morerequires a lot of Doctoring. Bread was minimal. Service is good!

The food is always fresh and they have great service. Love the variety of hot sauces and seasonings…read morethey have.

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.

Have a good menu. Plenty of options to choose from. Great food at a reasonable price. Will…read moredefinitely will order from there

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...

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.

This place is awesome! You can get meat and seafood in bulk like you would at a grocery store or…read moremarketplace. You can also dine in like a normal restaurant. It's hidden away and never very busy. The staff are so friendly and personable. I miss this place after moving out of town!

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.

Craw Billy's is an awesome place for great great food always good it's my favorite local restaurant!read more

I really want to like this place, but it has a few problems…read more Good news: our Shrimp & Catfish were good. Bad news: the side dishes and sweet tea were terrible. The Red Beans & Rice tasted like an ashtray had been dumped into the pot. There were a total of 6 diners on the premises including me and my wife - but it took over 35 mins to get our food.

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.

Good selection of food. Frog legs were excellent. Quail was drier than preferred. Friendly…read moreservers. Local atmosphere.