Catfish Hole Fayetteville

My first time here and it was fantastic. I’m a Catfish lover and they were fresh, not fishy tasting. The homemade fries and slaw were awesome and the hush puppies were the best I’ve ever had. Everything came out hot and the service was great. Can’t wait to come back!

We loved it! Southern food at its finest! Catfish Hole has a very large seating area so no wait and a lot of servers so the service is quick and impeccable! Pickles, Pickled Green tomatoes, and amazing Hush Puppies are refilled on your table and they are all delicious!! I had the fried Shrimp that came with French fries. It was excellent and a very large portion! Altogether, a wonderful dining experience!!

I cannot recommend this place enough! The service was the best I have ever had at a restaurant. All of the staff was so friendly. I honestly don't know who our main server was because people kept coming up to see if we needed anything. The food was also amazing. My son got the grilled lemon and pepper salmon and said it was the best thing he has ever had. We will definitely be coming back when we are in the area

We were traveling and it was recommended that we wait and eat at the Catfish Hole in Fayetteville - so we did. Glad we listened to that recommendation. FOOD: First of all they start you with hush puppies and pickles. It’s endless hush puppies and we ate our share. We ordered the catfish and my wife added shrimp to hers and the entire meal was fabulous! The fish was cooked right and the fries were homemade! Excellent food! SERVICE: they shine here! Our waiter took great care of us but there were others who waited on us and helped. Our glasses never got down to half empty and was filled by three different people including our waiter. I love it when people work together as a team! ATMOSPHERE: It’s exactly what you’d imagine a catfish house to be like. If you want high prices and TVs everywhere you’ll need to go elsewhere. If you want good hospitality, great food and an enjoyable dining experience, this is where you need to stop. You can thank me later.

Awesome place—definitely a must-visit! We ordered catfish and frog legs, and both were amazing. They even served complimentary hushpuppies, fixings, and pickles. Everything was superb and absolutely value for money

The hush puppies, tomato relish, and coleslaw are worth the price of admission! The catfish was good…not the best I’ve ever had but solid for a rainy day in Fayetteville before watching the Aggies beat the Hogs! But the wait staff was kind and generous toward us out of town Aggies!

Staff was friendly and attentive. Food was excellent. 10 out of 10 will go again.

As I always been a fan favorite of the original location the original location! But feel the greatness of the original location has become more of a volume location that leaves off the original part. With that said, I am still a fan but my last order of catfish that I ordered for delivery was not so great. Not the food as it was great but feel there was some contamination between the cooked catfish and shellfish they cook and serve. I have an allergy to seafood but not catfish. I ordered 2 weeks ago and had to visit a quick care clinic due to an allergic reaction after eating there via delivery. I could not feel my nose or lips, which is a known allergic reaction. I just feel there was a cross contamination between the 2 items cooked. Does this mean I will never eat there again? NO, but it does mean I will ask for more information when placing my order. I loved the original location but we know when a restaurant is good, they grow but sometimes they forget where they started. Just ask before ordering on where and how their amazing catfish is cooked.

Always good, fast service! Bring back the all you can eat catfish please! Only negative is no discount for seniors or veterans.

As far as I know it, this would be catfish hole number three. Years ago I used to go to what I know is catfish hole number one in North Little Rock Arkansas then there was catfish hole number two, which was the one in Arkansas and then there was this, which is what I call catfish hole number three. The food is excellent service, friendly and wonderful and it's a very, very comfortable and cleaned and fun place to eat.

Yes very good service kept asking if we needed more,hush puppies and tea and got a table when we walked in

I was in town to visit a friend on my move across the country and I stopped to see if I could satisfy a craving for fried catfish. The hightlights for me were the hush puppies, the coleslaw, the unsweetend tea, and the catfish-themed stained glass windows. The green tomato relish was interesting and I might call it good if I didn't have an aversion to sweet relish in the first place. I regret to say I was not at all impressed by the catfish filets, unfortunately. While they were indeed fried to a nice cornmeal crisp, they were extremely thin, dry, and had ZERO seasoning. Not even salt. I didn't bother finishing the fish, but I did eat as much as I needed to in order to keep my energy up for the road. The service was great. Everyone was friendly and prompt and the lady up front even made sure I had a refill on the tea (with lemons!) because I loved it so much. If you are craving catfish, I don't know what to tell you in this area. But I guarantee you could legit just sit there and eat hushpuppies and be happy, because those things were EPIC. Honestly probably the best ones I've ever had, and I grew up in Texas.

If you want some good fried food this is the place to come!! The hush puppies just kept coming and they were so yummy. We tried the grilled chicken and the catfish and both were good. The service was also quick and attentive to everything we needed.

We love the Catfish Hole. It's a great place to eat if you are in NW Arkansas. The service is always friendly and quick. We like the fact that it's served family style with all you can eat hush puppies, slaw, and picked tomatoes. We always get the fried catfish with the homemade fries. IMO the fries are some of the best around. The Fayetteville location also has lots of Razorback memorabilia. Forgot to take pictures this time, but highly recommend you check it out.

We were seated quickly. Orders taken and coleslaw, pickles, & hush puppies were brought out and bowls were kept full until our dinners came out. This time the fish just wasn't as good as I remember. The hush puppies cannot be beat, maybe we ate too many of those.

One thing I miss about Arkansas is catfish and so I was looking forward to getting some. I've heard good things about this restaurant. The service here was good, but the catfish I had was only OK. I had the fried catfish fillets. The fillets were on the small side, but that's not a necessarily a bad thing. However, my fillets were overcooked. Also, the fries were soggy. I'd be willing to try the Catfish Hole again, but I might be quick send my dinner back if the fish was overcooked in the same way.

There is no other catfish. Simple, to the point. Endless hush puppies and picked green tomatoes. Get in there and represent the Razorbacks!

Catfish, or any seafood for that matter, is not my cup of tea.....but since this place is a local institution, decided to give it a go. Our server Chelsea was on it like none I have ever seen. If our drinks or the hush puppies needed attention, we had more before you could blink an eye. She was one of the best I have seen or experienced in some time. Food wise the hush puppies were legendary, and the Cole slaw was good. For my entree, I had the chicken tenders which were fantastic and fries that were made from real potatoes. If you leave this place and are still hungry, there is something wrong with you.

Delicious food, great service. Love the "fixins". Very reasonable prices. The stained glass catfish around the restaurant are very nice

This is such a staple in Fayetteville. The food and the hush puppies, pickles, coleslaw are amazing. I have never had a bad meal here. Not to mention the service is constantly rolling, and you are never without a drink or food in front of you. It has a very family friendly feel to it and when you are dining there you feel like anyone is welcome.

If you want any the best Catfish dinner in Arkansas then the Catfish Hole is your place. Great service, great food in a restaurant that is just as good for large groups as it is for couples. The hush puppies and green tomato relish are my favorite part of the unlimited sides, that arrive at your table within seconds of being seated, but the slaw and pickles are also really good. A word of warning to those who have not eaten here before, watch you don't eat too many of the sides that you don't have room for your entree! It's really easy to stuff yourself as the sides just keep getting refilled. If you want a great meal at a reasonable price then you cannot go wrong with stopping in here to eat!

Before visiting the Bentonville area, all I heard about was this place. It was extremely busy. The coleslaw, hush puppies & pickles are placed on the table upon your arrival . The catfish steaks were tasty; so tasty that I ordered more. I would definitely eat here again.

Another great meal here tonight with fast service and fresh, hot food. However, there are a couple things to point out. It is VERY loud, and evenings are almost always busy. Lots of groups, families, and sports teams eat here, so do not expect a nice quiet meal here. Also, I do wish they would update the kids' meals to include a drink and side item other than fries. Fruit or green beans would be a nice side option, but currently they only offer fries for kids and no substitutes. Other than that I love the catfish, shrimp, clams, and chicken along with all the free fixins! One day I will try the desserts!

This hit the spot. The fixings came quickly. The hushpuppies were the star -- came hot and had great flavor. The green tomato relish was also very good. The coleslaw was bland and was swimming in mayonnaise. I thought the catfish fillets were good. However, my aunt thought the cornmeal breading was bland and needed seasoning. Obviously, the bone-in catfish is freshly made, whereas the fillets aren't. The french fries were well seasoned but kind of soggy. We had the blackberry cobbler, and it was kind of meh. They didn't have any peach cobbler. The service was great.

A staple in NWAR! The BEST hushpuppies!!! And who doesn't love lightly battered and fried catfish fillets?? The homestyle fixins and the friendly staff are quintessential Arkansas. But you gotta save room for the blackberry cobbler. I make a point to go there every time I'm in the area.

The food was very good...no denying it. Love the "fixins". Hushpuppies are always great there.

From the moment we walked in the door, the aroma hit your nose, and we had hoped the food was as good as the smell Yes, it was good. They serve you the fixin's- Hushpuppies, some kinda green tomato stuff (which was surprisingly good), and coleslaw. We ordered the regular combo to share, but I wouldn't advise that if you have a hearty appetite bc you only get about 4 shrimp and 4 pieces of catfish, so its good enough for one person. We were headed to the airport, so it was decent for us since we could take anything to go. The hushpuppies are endless because they refill you if you're low or empty. I'm a hushpuppy lover, and these passed the taste test. They were delicious! The coleslaw, I'm a little funny with that because I either like it or I don't. It was good, no carrots, taste ok. Whatever that green tomato stuff was, I actually liked it. Can't describe it really, guess you can say kinda pickled. The fish and shrimp were seasoned really well. I didn't need any ketchup or anything that's how you know it's good...lol I didn't care for the fries, just looked like they were fried in older grease. I can't give a fair review on the fries because I didn't eat them. I almost forgot we had the fried okra, which were super delicious. The restaurant was clean and big and has a country vibe. The server was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable and had a great smile.

Great place to eat some of the best catfish and can't beat the service Try it you will love it

Food was hot and fresh! Great service. Best hush puppies around! Came early and it was filling up fast. It gets loud! But great food!

While working in Fayetteville, AR; I grabbed a late lunch at The Catfish Hole. At this VERY Unassuming restaurant, I had some GREAT Fried Catfish, EXCELLENT Coleslaw and Hushpuppies. The food was GREAT and Heather (Server) was VERY Delightful and Engaging!!!

We wanted an Arkansas Classic; casual, memorable and fun. What's better than Catfish Hole...The owners were very helpful with setup and ideas. The family style added to the welcome feel and smiles all around.

The fried catfish was delicious and the hushpuppies were awesome. Ate here several times over the years and each time it was delicious. It is a must every trip to Fayetteville.

Fresh and tasty catfish. Would do take-out again. Good food. Nice people. Love family style sides

Great service for a super busy place. We never waited nor wanted anything because the servers stayed on it! Definitely family oriented. He said the catfish was great, the hush puppies, best I've ever had! Everything ordered was great! As many people leaving were coming in! Plenty of parking and seating. I actually would make a detour to visit again!!

Best family atmosphere and fish. Always love going! The food, service, price is top quality. Never left being dissatisfied.

Wow! I've been going here for over 20 years and the food, service and atmosphere is always the best.

Delicious food. The green tomato relish, the slaw, the hush puppies and fish are outstanding. Great service. In the words of Arnold, I'll be back.

Great family fun restaurant. I loved the little bites they serve the table when you sit down and I loved the bone in catfish plate I got.

This place is legend! The catfish & hush-puppies is outstanding! I can't remember the last time I got anything else - cause it is the Catfish Hole - Best Catfish in town! They have a system that works! Fast service and they are always smiling.

Recently ate at the Catfish Hole in Fayetteville with friends. We were there on a Saturday night and they were very busy. We got seated very quickly and were served almost as soon as we took our seats!! The service was consistent and very good! The food was excellent!! We all enjoyed our experience and will certainly return when in the area!! Highly recommend the catfish!!

By far the best service I have received at a restaurant in a long time. The wait staff were very friendly. Food was great!! JUST WOW FOR THE SERVICE!!

Absolutely love this place! Great crispy catfish steaks !!! The hush puppies are superb staff is awesome and everything I've ever ordered was wonderful!

Man oh man did we come across a great find in Fayetteville. We were in town to visit family and just happen to drive by the Catfish Hole. Being a good catfish eatin' Southern Arky I felt it was our duty to come on in and give it a shot. The catfish was cooked to perfection and they were nice large portions. My son and I both ordered the largest single plate, and they were kind enough to go ahead and make it one family size portion giving us a couple of extra pieces each. The slaw was awesome (Slaw expert here) and the OMG Hush Puppies were the absolute best

The food is fresh and delicious especially fish and shrimp. The service is best in NWA!

Best catfish I've had in Fayetteville, fast attentive service. All all this just before they closed for the night. I never felt rushed out the door. PS the hush puppies are Amazing!

Holy hush puppies batman. Best ones I've ever had and they keep 'em coming from the moment you sit down! My husband and I shared the regular combo and got catfish and clams and it was perfect for both of us, even after filling up on coleslaw and hush puppies. They should be called Hush Wife cuz I don't think I talked the entire time shoving those in my mouth. Fries are Blech soggy and greasy. But doesn't matter because HUSH WIVES!

Delicious catfish that never disappoints. Service is always great. Takeout is simple and efficient

Wow! This place has its act together! Someone just for water tea etc refills. Staff just keeps refilling the fixin's. You will not go home hungry.

I love Catfish Hole! The fried catfish is flaky and fresh! Not mushy like some other restaurants! We love all the fix-ins and the service is amazing!

Solid local offering seems unchanged over the 10+ years I've gone here, I'm sure it's been much longer. Everybody loves the "fixins" - slaw, hushpuppies, and green tomato pickles. All fried offerings are well done and come out hot and fresh. They were rocking a recent Tuesday night with a full dining room. If you need a catfish fix - check it out. Just know they get crazy busy!

A true Fayetteville icon. Catfish is so yummy and I love the fixin's that come with your order...hushpuppies, coleslaw, pickles and pickled green tomatoes. The service is always amazing. If they served beer, it would be perfection.

First impressions, LOVE it already. No dang masks. Love it! If you want to go somewhere where it feels normal again, with normal people, come here. Smiling faces you can actually see. LOVE IT!!! We get sat down, and we get greeted immediately with homemade hush puppy's, pickle spears and coleslaw. OMG! The hush puppy's are the best I've ever had. NOT frozen. They aren't dry. They are VERY soft, and they have a hint of onion flavor on the inside. OMG. SOOOO good. I ended up ordering the Grilled Tilapia with the Cajun seasoning and all the fixin's for the baked potato. My fiancé ordered the 5pc catfish filet plate with the fries with some Cajun seasoning on the side. Now we wait...

We live about an hour away but go to Catfish hole a couple of times a year. The service is always friendly and efficient. The food is consistently delicious

Last night was our first time to dine at Catfish Hole since my husband and I moved from Texas to Springdale, AR. We don't know anyone here, but after reading reviews we thought we'd give the place a try. We were certainly hungry for catfish, shrimp and hush puppies - like what we were used to eating when we lived in Southeast Texas. We pulled into the parking lot around 5:45 p.m. and were surprised to see all of the cars in the parking lot and wondered how long of a wait we were in for. The friendly hostess took our name- the restaurant was buzzing! He let us know it would be a 15 minute wait and if it was okay. Sure we said and thought - not bad. We expected him to say 45 minutes to an hour wait, when it was more like 7 minutes. We onto a good start we thought We were barely seated when a friendly waitress came and placed on our table hush puppies, coleslaw, dill pickles and a green tomato lightly sweet & tangy relish. Another wow!! How generous we mused and wondered how they stay in business with giving away all that food, My hubby and are snobs when it comes to hush puppies since we were raised on these babies. These were no disappointment at all!! Not sweet, thank God! We loathed sweet cornbread and had enough of that offered to us when we lived in Chesapeake, Virginia. Thankfully these were loaded with perfect amount of onions!! Still hot from the fryer and so AWESOME - we thought as we sunk our teeth into them and moaned with delight. The coleslaw was more than an adequate amount for the both of us. My husband has never been much of a slaw person, however I always enjoy a good one, and to my surprise he tried a taste after my recommendation and then he actually had several helpings afterwards. It was a simple recipe, no apples or green onions in it, but it sure held its own in tastiness and freshness. The pickles were surprisingly good and another WOW to the green tomato relish!! I want the recipe it was that good - again simple fare, yet it had a nice blend between tangy and mildly sweet. The fried catfish pieces and fried shrimp were battered nicely in a cornmeal batter and were served hot and tasted fresh. I had wished the pieces would have been longer and thicker, but nevertheless we enjoyed it and did stuff ourselves with the generous portions! Our baked potato, for the extra 99 cents, was a moderate medium sized russet and still piping hot - we were told it came with butter and sour cream only, which was somewhat okay. We are spoiled to having cheddar cheese, bacon bits, green onions, sour cream and real butter - but again, oh well we thought, next time we come we'll bring our own. This didn't stop from really enjoying all of our down home comfort food. The service was amazing - everyone pitched in to making our meal a pure delight. Multiple times we were offered more hush puppies, slaw, pickles, and tomato relish by several different waitresses and our drinks were refilled before we could ask for more!! Bravo to the owner and his outstanding team!!!! Wow- Texas needs to learn a thing or two when it comes to friendly service and with smiles, really. The restaurant itself is decorated nicely with a fun down home decor. The atmosphere was relaxing, and made us feel as though we were dining at home. Not sure if they had desserts and we weren't offered any, but that was okay too because we had a very satisfying meal. The cost of our meal was very generous to our pocketbook and we can't rave enough as to how much we enjoyed the food - it was wonderful!! All I have left to say is - get out of your chair and go give them a try because you won't regret it!! Oh, and when you do go, tell them Marilyn sent you. P.S. Being a native Texan - we sure hope they will add to their menu some jalapeño onion hush puppies!! Now those will definitely make you want to smack your Moma*****

This has been the go to catfish restaurant for many years. The best catfish, and hush puppies on planet Earth! This is an awesome place to have an incredible meal and a casual place. Great for the entire family. The service has always been top-notch.

Nom! So we're new to the area and always looking for recommendations from friends for where to find really good food - this place....was delicious! I find myself craving the green tomato relish lol and the hush puppies? Bangin! I had the shrimp my husband ordered catfish-both were just great! Homemade fries delicious! Next time we will try a dessert or two since the food was so good it stands to reason they will make a good homemade dessert as well

The catfish is amazing. And the service is awesome. We never ran out of hush puppies or ice tea. You definitely need to check this place out.