First time here and I would say overrall it was good! I really liked the shrimp more than the…read morecatfish. The catfish batter was a little too cornmeal-like for my tasting. The shrimp batter was salty, light and crunchy! Fries were crinkled and crisp. Slaw was nice and tangy! Probably not a great place if you're trying to watch the diet! Clean restaurant inside. Service was great! Lots of people on a Friday for lunch! Would come back and try their po boys!

My mom and I came here on 05/10/25 , a Saturday for lunch. This was our first time here so we were…read morelooking forward to it! We were greeted by the hostess and allowed to choose where we wanted to sit. They have table and booth seating available. Our server was really prompt and friendly. For starters, I ordered gumbo. It was horrible; look at the picture and draw your own conclusion. I do NOT recommend the gumbo!!! Save your $6.99.... THANKFULLY, everything else was yummy!!!!! My mom had the popcorn shrimp platter and I had the catfish filet platter( fried hard). The platter comes with 2 sides + hushpuppies. See pics We couldn't eat all our food so we had to get to go boxes. We also ordered lemon pie but since they were out, we got the key lime pie instead. Reallly tasty slice of pie heaven! The Ark is located off Main Street in Springville, Al. They have parking on both sides of the building. Overall, this was a solid visit. Good food, good service in a comfortable atmosphere with TVs and nice music playing. I plan to return soon!

Very nice people! Popular local place. Line of guys at the door when they open to buy fresh…read moreseafood to take home and cook. I had lunch and it was awesome!

We were at Collinsville Trade day ad realized it was almost lunchtime so headed off to Gadsden…read moreunplanned and made it over to Capeside just as they were getting ready to open. I went for the low country boil, there were just soo many shrimp I couldn't eat them all, plus Conecah sausage, red potatoes and hush puppies! Fabulous! Their fried shrimp is as good as you can get anywhere for any price. They usually have a daily special that could star at any fancy establishment. We love this place!

I've been meaning to try The Seafood Spot since last year and kept forgetting. I did myself a…read moregreat disservice. I tried it today and it was amazing! I had 1/2 lbs. of shrimp that came with potatoes, sausage, boiled eggs, and corn. The star of the show, however, was the sauce! At one point, I actually grabbed a spoon and just ate the sauce. Delicious food and the staff were super, super courteous and friendly!

My wife and I were looking for a nice lunch experience and saw C&J's while on our way to a…read moredifferent restaurant. So glad we changed our plans. Our server, Deon, was great from the start. I wish they had some regional IPAs on tap but that was the only negative. I ordered two helpings of snow crab clusters, which were on special, some potatoes, sausage, corn on the cob, and had a do-it-yourself seafood boil. I put my gloves on and went to work. My wife ordered the popcorn shrimp and sides and loved them. We both had leftovers and heated up they tasted great which doesn't always happen with this kind of food. Going back for the Dungeness crab.

Crab legs were great. Oysters were also. Will go back again. Price is right there with others.read more

On my trek back home I decided to stop at this little place right off the highway…read more First thing I noticed: AI slop logo. BOOOOOOO!! However it's really really clean and well kept inside and is decorated well. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Never saw them standing around. They were always finding something to do and it looked like it was just one guy front of house and one in the back during lunch. Good on them! Food was fresh and hot. Definitely made to order. The crust of cheese was super good and the cheese sauce also very solid. Garlic bread was also pretty good. I got a very simple Mac and cheese but I would make a guess that more complex bowls would be super good from here. They have options to add sauces and many other items in or on top of it.

I love it when Yelp Reviews point out these hidden gems! We pulled off I-65 to get our cheese fix…read moreand were not disappointed! A clean inviting ambience with a simple menu. We started off with an appetizer of Cheese Curds with marinara - hot, crispy and delicious. As if on queue, our Cheesy Mac concoctions arrived, hot and bubbly. There are 4 steps in building your large bowl (I could only finish half of mine!): the base cheese, then meats, then any/all of the 11 add-ins (you can pick all 11!); and lastly up to 5 different sauces augmenting your own personal cheese nirvana. Do it. Now. The locals make you feel right at home with down-home 'bama accents, and engaging service. We are now back on the road, stomach's full, our next meal traveling with us and great memories to share.

Always a good option. They have the best catfish around. The restaurant is always clean and homey…read more The staff is always friendly and attentive.

Fast service. Good people. Can't beat it…read more Staff were really friendly and understanding with my kids. Very patient. Fried catfish is the best here. Also, those onion rings and fried pickles are Inside feels warm like you are in a home.

We love love this location, it reminds me of Home! because the seafood is so fresh…read more The owners sometimes come to the restaurant and introduced themselves, and it makes the experiences so much better because they give you the historical significance of the restaurant and their joy of some of the dishes that are on the menu. This is the closest I have gotten to what it tastes like for crawfish and for other seafood selections from my hometown.

Been here about 5 times as they allow our large group of about 20 to have a long table together. We…read moreare a dance club that meets monthly, often just for socializing. The food is pretty decent , a four and a half mostly but everything else has gone down in my opinion. The place was so very loud this time that we could barely hear friends sitting right across from you. Besides the noise, the service was pretty bad. Took drink orders right away but we had been there almost 30 minutes and had to beg to get orders taken. Then at the end, waitress disappeared. We finally had to pay up at the bar. Really 20 people should have had a dedicated waiter or at least one not so busy! Last thing was I thought the whole restaurant needs a deep cleaning, from floors, menus, rest rooms to tables. Just not pristine. And required 20% tip for groups was not earned! Highlight was shrimp and grits for $13.99 was delish and hubby enjoyed Shrimp Alfredo. Waiter charged hubby $4,99 for a beer when menu clearly had price at $3,99! Only a dollar but just not great service.

The customer service is good. Food is incredible, I would definitely recommend trying it.read more

For a Saturday evening, we were sat within 5 minutes wait which was great. We were sat at a booth…read moreby a large window facing the lake which was beautiful. Every table comes with a cast iron skillet of cornbread, slaw, and pickled cabbage. The waitress was attentive to our table's needs and checked in regularly. The food was hot and the crab tasted so fresh and well seasoned- the shrimp was... ok (didn't taste as fresh). My husband enjoyed his catfish. I think the hushpuppies were the star of the show. Everything was what we had hoped for at Top O the River.