Arkansas knows how to fry catfish, and nowhere is this more evident than at the state’s beloved all-you-can-eat buffets.
From riverboat dining experiences to family-owned establishments that have served communities for decades, these buffets offer golden, crispy catfish alongside heaping portions of Southern sides.
Local families have made weekly pilgrimages to these spots, creating traditions that span generations and keeping these buffet lines busy every weekend.
1. Brown’s Catfish in Russellville
Russellville locals swear by Brown’s massive seafood spread that stretches longer than most restaurant dining rooms. U.S.-farmed catfish takes center stage alongside bubbling pots of gumbo and tender ribs that fall off the bone with barely a touch…