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    Willow Pond Southern Catfish

    4.5 (57 reviews)
    InexpensiveSouthern
    Closed 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Debbie T.

    We eat here at least once a month. The fish is always delicious. Beans and hush puppies are complimentary. Their vinegar slaw is to die for

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    Jimmy A.

    First time here and we will be back! Place was clean, friendly and the food was great. Don't over order, lol

    Tasty with solid sides
    Barrett O.

    Got to love this place because it's down home southern cooking without all the lard and stuff that makes you regret the meal before you're finished eating eating it, seriously. My honey is not a big fan of "country cooking" places but she's okay with this one. They do a good job of lightly dusting & non-greasy frying so that's a good start but you can get most menu items grilled or blackened which is a very good thing for her. It's not a huge menu but something for most appetites. There's steak burgers, grilled chicken, hamburger steak and a ribeye but their big focus is on their catfish. You can get platters, Po boys and even an AYCE option. They also have tilapia (not a good option), popcorn shrimp, garlic herb or fried shrimp, frog legs and their cod is pretty good too. Bottom line: They do a good job with their food, well cooked and seasoned with very nice service and friendly folks.

    Pond platter was delicious! Loved it!!
    Crystal G.

    First time trying catfish and frog legs. It was delicious and the employees so friendly we will be back to enjoy again. Arizona girl but loved everything I tasted!

    Popcorn shrimp and French fries
    Donna S.

    Excellent catfish, hush puppies and vinegar coleslaw. White beans and hush puppies are served with your drinks and refills are as needed. Frog legs and popcorn shrimp are also very good. Wait time on Saturday night was around 20 minutes. Service was good and we would highly recommend this restaurant.

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    6 months ago

    Eaten there many times never disappointed. Food great, friendly folks.Clean and service is good.

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    1 year ago

    Service is always great and the food was good and hot! Love the white beans and cobbler, yummy!

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    2 years ago

    Our first time eating here! The frog legs and catfish were tops! Would definitely eat here again! Large portions as well!!

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    3 years ago

    Excellent place. Everything was great, catfish, the beans, the service. The fried okra was the best I've ever had.

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    2 years ago

    Great food and service. Seated quickly. Food came out of kitchen quickly. Would highly recommend. Only wish they were open early.

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    3 years ago

    Best catfish at the lake! Servers are great and owners are in the restaurant. I highly recommend!

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    5 years ago

    Beans and hush puppies were good but the rest was just okay. I'd will check out other food options before going back.

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    4 years ago

    Great place for catfish and all the fixings. Leave room for the fresh pie of the day; maybe two slices.

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    4 years ago

    The catfish sandwich was good but the fries were cold and service was prompt and polite

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    7 years ago

    This place is fantastic! Could make a meal from the beans and hush puppies alone. Some of the best catfish in the area too!

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    8 years ago

    Prepare yourself to leave stuffed! Ya' want more??? Here ya' go! I left almost sick because I could not stop eating.

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    Patti's 1880's Settlement

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    The service is great, the steak melted in my mouth and everyone should try this place…read more The "flower pot" home made bread is scrumptious & my first time tasting strawberry butter, so yummy! The ambiance is "Cracker Barrel meets old dusty floral decor," which in my humble opinion is a very "cluttered and clausterphobic" atmosphere, but it is still worth going to visit. The dust layers on all the fake florals was just a little hard on my allergies but the shops & restaurant food was worth it.

    You have to cone here at least once, for the the decor, the shops, the flower pot breas and the…read moremoonshine tasting. Come during the holidays for a truly magical experience. We had been here over the summer, and stopped by with our daughter to share the experience. Service is always good, and some of the food is great. It seemed like the 1 inch porkchop was not as good as the gigantic one I had last time, but I coykd be crazy. My husband woukd say I was crazy, so there is that. My daughter loved her fish. The mashed potatoes with white gravy were so good, I ate those first. Hubby asked for a garden salad with salmon. He got a spinach salad with salmon. Our server brought it out and offered to have it remade, but the salad looked wonderful and he really enjoyed it. Kudos to the chef for standing his ground haha. We were too full for dessert. Highly recommend, for the experience and the cute period clothing. Get reservations though! We have to wait over an hour on our first visit. We made reservations the 2nd time and we're seated within 10 minutes.

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    Freight House

    Freight House

    4.3
    (367 reviews)
    27.9 mi
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    Amazing drinks, food, atmosphere and service. From Sara to the staff, everyone is watching and…read moremaking sure you have the best experience watching. It's absolutely amazing.

    Freight House in Paducah is worth the drive from Nashville (and if you are a fan of quilting, this…read morecity is for you). We showed up right at opening, five o'clock, and there was already a long line of people waiting to get in. Make a reservation. I'm glad we did. We had a party of four and was seated at a low top that had a view of the kitchen. Lively open space with an open kitchen you can see both the cook line and the prep area. The cornbread was the unexpected standout of the entire meal. Mildly sweet, savory, light and fluffy all the way through. I was not expecting a side dish to steal the show, but it did. We also ordered the double stuffed burrata, and the bread it came with deserves its own mention. Crisp, lightly toasted, with just a touch of char. It paired beautifully with the creamy burrata and the accompaniments on the plate. For my entree I went with the grilled Caesar salad and added shrimp. It ended up being the perfect call. The portion was generous, the shrimp addition made it feel like a real meal. The romaine had this excellent crisp char on it that added so much. The dressing was heavenly. One of the best Caesar dressings I have had in a while. My favorite parts of the night had nothing to do with what was on my plate. We got to watch chef Sara Bradley working the kitchen with her team during service, and it was clear why this place has the reputation it does. I'd love to come back and try the prix fixe tasting menu next time. Overall this was a great experience from start to finish. And a must stop or destination when driving through KY.

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