A. Young
If you like Catfish, THIS IS THE PLACE to eat!! I had the small 6 ounce Catfish meal with Shrimp. Plus the delicious hush-puppies, baked potato, and sweet coleslaw, and I was stuffed to the gills! The fresh brewed Tea is just right, and half of this dinner came home!!
… moreJohn Hendershot
We get to Allison’s at least once a year. Weird hours sometimes make it difficult. They are only open from 5 – 9PM Friday and Saturday. They close for the season at the end of October, then reopen in March.
The parking lot is usually full by the time they open at 5pm and they usually can seat most everyone at once. Service is quick and the food is very tasty. I love catfish and they do it right! Deserts are homemade.
The restaurant is clean and a very cozy atmosphere.
… moreKaycie
Food was EXCELLENT. I love catfish and this was definitely near the top of my list of best catfish. I like how its pieces amd by oz instead of just filets. With hushpuppies, coleslaw and potato, meals are filling. Shrimp were very good also. Hushpuppies and coleslaw both fantastic. I am picky about my coleslaw and like most hushpuppies but these were probably best hushpuppies I have ever had. Slightly sweet with pieces of corn and no onions. Yummm! Food came out in decent time esp for how packed they were. Server was friendly but was so busy that we didn’t see him often and I ended up getting up and getting my own take out containers. We managed to not have a long wait because of the size of our group but I think I would call for reservations or get there earlier next time. We arrived at 5:10 and the parking was full, restaurant was full and probably 20 ppl waiting outside. Was pricier than I expected (around $15 for large portion of catfish and I think $13 for medium size) but the food was so good that it made it worth it. I would definitely go back just not super often because of the cost or go with my husband without my kids . Hostess who is also daughter of original owners was SO kind and made you feel like family.
… moreCandy Monroe
Some of the best catfish!! Hush puppies were wonderful and homemade onion rings are a must! Good service and food!
… moreSheryl McCormick
Best catfish I’ve ever tasted! Lovely down home atmosphere. Big piece of coconut cream pie that tasted like grandma’s, well worth the price. The wait was long and I had to park 100 yards away. But this place is seasonal and closes up after today. I was told the wait was not unusual. I think it was an hour. When open, it’s just on Fridays and Saturdays from 5-9 PM.
… moreMatthew Smith
I’m a local and I’ve heard about this place for years but could never make it in the limited hours that they are open. Well I finally was able to go and I wasn’t disappointed! My family walked right in, was immediately seated, and had ordered our meal and had it on our table in less than 10 minutes. The catfish is by far the best that I have ever tasted! The coleslaw was fresh, and the hush puppies were sweet. The wedge fries were good as well. They even served their drinks with nugget ice, my favorite! The outside of the building is deceiving because the inside felt like a log cabin home. The wait staff were very friendly. Our waiter was the grandson of the owner. It’s a wonderful place to eat!
… moreDiane Cline
This is the best catfish I’ve ever tasted. It was cooked thoroughly but still moist. Most restaurants overcook catfish. There was a wait time to be seated but it was definitely worth the wait. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive. The serving sizes were more than ample. If you love catfish and want a specialized menu this restaurant is definitely worth visiting.
… moreDavid Fariss
Wow! Great meal. Went for the first time Saturday. We waited about 30 minutes, which was what we expected from reading other reviews. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and visiting with the other customers. Once inside the service was quick. We all had the catfish and all thoroughly enjoyed it. The pies for dessert were divine. We will definitely be going back. We highly recommend you come to Friendsville and give it a try!
… moreBrian Elrod
If you want an amazing local experience with out of this world southern comfort food, this is the place! Simple menu, at home feel, never leave unsatisfied!
Don’t expect anything but fried goodness.
Expect to wait a little while. Only open a couple nights on the weekends from spring to fall, it’s always busy. Enjoy your wait by walking around back to the catfish ponds, or hanging on the porch with your company!
… moreDillan Teffeteller
You will want to go early. My wife and I, with our infant son, only waited about 15 minutes this past Friday, but I know that was fast. They only accept call-ahead reservations for parties of 5 or more. We were shocked at how quickly our food arrived after we ordered, and the catfish was excellent! We will definitely be going back.
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