Karen Weimer
We have come from Alma Arkansas many times to eat here….we have always enjoyed it …However….this time it was AMAZINGLY BETTER THAN EVER! We enjoyed it so much….mmmmm….worth a trip from ANYWHERE!!! I have never had catfish that literally melts in my mouth kike that. Delicious isn’t a strong enough word. Service is amazing….the price is terrific. Bring cash…that’s all they take. Such a wonderful meal. Yum!
… moreEat Well Travel Often
The people are so nice here that I can’t give it less than 4 stars even though the food is closer to 3 stars. If you’re craving fried catfish, you’ll probably love it. Other than that, the food is just okay, in our opinion. If they added fried bone-in chicken to the buffet, we’d definitely give it a try again. Info you may need if haven’t been here before: they don’t take cards so be sure & bring cash & if it’s a holiday or holiday weekend of any sort then be sure & check their Facebook page to see if they’ll be open (for example: they’re closed on Halloween; the wknd of Labor Day, etc). Again, the people are gems but the food wasn’t anything to write home about (it seems many would disagree with us b/c they stay super busy but that’s just our take). ✌
… moreLogan Oliver
It’s a very basic southern style all you can eat. I remember going here years ago with my grandpa and it being alot better. The chicken strips were good and the green beans were good. I thought it was all pretty good until I found something chewy in my banana pudding only to realize upon further investigation that I had started chewing a fly that had been mixed up in the pudding.
… moreFayFay
This place is so worth it. We came right when they opened and they already had a line. The catfish is so fresh and the sides are really tasty too. For $15 per adult it’s really amazing. I would for sure go back. Really friendly staff too.
… moreBetty L Pettus
A hole-in-the-wall catfish and seafood buffet (but aren’t those the best ones?)
While visiting Fort Chaffee in Fort Smith, AR, a couple, also visiting, befriended honey and me. After we affirmed we liked catfish, the husband proceeded to tell us about “The Barn Catfish and Seafood Buffet” located in Oklahoma, just across the state line.
He was insistent we try this buffet and described it as the “best catfish buffet he’d ever eaten at.” Well, that doesn’t tell me much since we’d just met him. Maybe this was the only catfish buffet he’d eaten!
I’m generally not a “buffet-type” eater but I’ve made a few exceptions. I’ll have to add this one to the list. The buffet choices weren’t extensive. But what was offered was extremely well prepared. Items that were supposed to be served hot were and the cold items were cold. I’d prefer having fewer items on the buffet prepared well than to have too many to manage.
The man who befriended us said the buffet was only $9.99 including a drink. I thought, “It’s obvious he hadn’t been there in a long time!” And, just as I thought, he was mistaken about the price. It was actually $10.00 including the drink! Bring cash. No credit or debit cards accepted.
The grounds were covered with old rustic items and out buildings which added to the charm of this experience. The red building is actually the restaurant.
… moreLevi Gould
Great catfish buffet style resturant!
That ole fashion food, made the way it was meant to be, Fresh and friendly!
… moreStewart Arnold
Really enjoy the buffet always hot and have plenty to choose from and the catfish is always a big hit.
… moreDon Baker
Very disappointed. It was closed Friday of Labor Day weekend. Why would they close when holidays are when most people want to go out to eat. After 20 plus years we were finally going to try it (4 of us). Now, we probably will not try again. Can not be trusted as it is a 30 minute drive from our house and we are all senior citizens.
… moreQueen Bee
This food is 20.00 a person plus taxes. IT WAS VERY DELICIOUS. It’s a smaller buffet than we are used to. There’s a long wait starting 45 minutes before they open. There is a beautiful view and lots of shaded outdoor seating while you wait. The dessert bar is small and and only had pudding. The waitresses are very friendly, hard working and kept our drinks filled without us having to ask. The older lady working the register is very unfriendly.
… moreRick Lee
Drove to Cameron Oklahoma, stood outside, in line, waiting to get in. The line advanced to where we were standing inside, in line. I looked toward the cashier station where I saw the sign. “We do not accept credit cards”. Got out of line, walked to the car, drove to Fort Smith for dinner.
… more