Clifford Swoape
The signs drew me in as I was heading for home. “Home of the Famous Catfish Dinner,” not just on the sign out front but also painted in big letters on the building. It worked and one Medium Dinner (2 pieces of fish) later, I agree with the signs. Everything was perfectly cooked in fresh tasting oil. Corn meal mix on the fish was perfect. Hush puppies were crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, delicious, and NOT greasy. Overheard the wiatress saying the tea was too sweet for her, so I got half-cut tea and it was just about perfect. Even had small scrunchy ice! The building is functional, but I did not go in for atmosphere. The food was great. Would definitely stop again, and bring people with me.
… morecheri Jill upshaw
Very clean and nice. Owners are very nice and hire young teens and work with them. Workers are very nice, clean and polite. It’s one of those places that personalizes services and everyone works together. They are fast. Food is great. Never had a bad experience.
… moreBen Hutchins
Well, it’s been many years since I’ve been up there. But there was an issue on my pet little pet dog. She was on a leash and after we ate, took her for a little walk around the building and start walking up to the front and this woman not sure who she was but she was very rude because I was walking my pet. I was kinda took back. I mean we weren’t bothering anybody matter of fact we hadn’t seen anyone but I guess this person won dog lover. She told me that we’re not supposed to have dogs anywhere on the property. I said come on you’ve got houses all around you and I don’t think there was a leash law. But that’s the last time we ever ate there didn’t mean to upset anyone, but this lady really really give it to me.
… moreAlex
Lucky are the eaters who come through the doors of Newbern’s! Grab your own seat inside this roadside eatery, and have a taste of some classic Southern staples. Their famous pond fed catfish dominates the menu. Everything is fried, yet never greasy, with the catfish being crisply coated with a flakey interior, and none of the fishlike flavour of your typical river fish. A medium plate offers three catfish fillets, a side of your choosing, hushpuppies, and slaw. Wash it all down with your choice of sweet or unsweetened tea, of course. The service is charmingly friendly, and the restaurant is efficiently family run. It’s bustling yet still casual, and as Southern as you can get! Whether you’re driving south on HWY 72, or just visiting, don’t skip out on this gem.
… moreJOHN RAY
Very good fried catfish fillets, hushpuppies, and coleslaw. Great service and friendly staff. No wait and timely service.
… moreDrake Davis
This place has been around since I was a little kid. It can’t get any better than what it is…except if they brought back the whole catfish dinners. Man…there may not have been as much meat on the whole fish as the filets, but it certainly had more flavor. Newbern’s is a resturant that I hope will forever be a staple of the small town of Florence, AL.
… moreJensen Briggs
When I went, our server was extremely inattentive towards us, aside from sitting and talking to us for around 10 minutes while we ate, not doing his job I hate to be that person but my tea sat empty the majority of my meal, never got a refill. If anyone wants to go, I recommend going when the high-schoolers arent working because the service we got from them was horrendous.
… moreAngela Dur
The sign says it all…HOME OF FAMOUS CATFISH!! Locally operated and very well established in the community. The dining experience is a simple one with good, fresh mostly fried foods. The service is always good and the fish is crispy and delicious! They only serve filet fish now (no longer whole catfish). Slaw is just ok, hush puppies are decent, but the fish is always great!! If you like catfish you will have to give them a try…don’t think you’ll be disappointed!!
… moreCindy Eberle
Enjoyed our late lunch today. Catfish was perfectly fried, tasty onion rings and the best slaw. Our server was pleasant and kept a good eye on us.
… morePamela Freed
My first time eating here and the food was amazing! Everything was so good! Not to mention the service was top notch as well. It was a great experience and we will be back!!
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