12 Arkansas Seafood Buffets Where You Can Eat All You Want And Still Save Room For Dessert
The state of Arkansas might surprise you with its seafood game. Sure, catfish is king here, but these buffets bring Gulf shrimp, Alaskan crab legs, and even sushi to tables across the state.
I grew up thinking buffets meant limp green beans and mystery casseroles, but the seafood spreads in Arkansas flipped that script entirely. You can load up on fried and boiled shrimp, catfish steaks, stuffed crab, frog legs, and finish strong with cobbler or soft-serve.
These spots understand the assignment: keep the line hot, the plates big, and the dessert bar close enough to tempt you even when you swear you are done eating.
1. Brown’s Catfish – Russellville
Locals know this place by heart and pile plates high with US-farmed catfish, boiled shrimp, and fried shrimp that tastes like Friday night, no matter what day you visit. The hot line rotates with Southern sides that make you forget you came for the fish.
Family-run and roomy, this buffet encourages repeat trips to the line without judgment. The catfish arrives perfectly seasoned, and the shrimp stays plump and tender.
You can taste the care in every bite, and the dessert bar waits patiently at the end to seal the deal with something sweet.
2. Ron’s Catfish Buffet – Jonesboro
Sprawling barely covers it. Ron’s brings catfish fillets and steaks to the table alongside peel-and-eat shrimp, fried shrimp, stuffed crab, a parade of sides, and a dessert lineup that dares you to skip it.
I once watched a regular add a bucket of crab legs to his buffet order and proceed to demolish both like it was nothing. That kind of confidence only comes from knowing the food delivers.
The buffet stays stocked, the flavors stay bold, and the portions stay generous enough to justify the loosest pants in your closet.
3. Catfish Cove – Fort Smith
Seafood buffet staples show up all week, but Saturday transforms this place into a crab leg paradise. Starting late afternoon and running into the evening, all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs join the regular lineup and turn dinner into an event.
Regulars time their visits perfectly, arriving hungry and leaving victorious. The catfish and shrimp hold their own, but those crab legs steal the spotlight every single weekend.
The dessert bar offers a sweet cooldown after cracking shells and piling plates high enough to impress even the most competitive eaters at your table.
4. Huckleberry’s Catfish Buffet – Searcy
Weekends bring the crowds, and the buffet line stays hot with catfish and shrimp that keep people coming back. Regulars talk up the homestyle desserts as much as the fish, which tells you everything about the balance this place strikes.
The catfish arrives crispy and flaky, and the shrimp holds its own alongside Southern sides that taste like Sunday dinner at grandma’s house.
Desserts range from cobblers to cakes, each one worth saving room for, even when you think you cannot possibly eat another bite.
The atmosphere feels warm, welcoming, and built for lingering over good food.
5. Tadpole’s Catfish Barn – Pleasant Plains
Rustic, lively, and loaded describes this barn perfectly. The large seafood buffet brings peel-and-eat shrimp, fried shrimp, frog legs, and a dessert spread that makes saying no nearly impossible.
Frog legs might sound adventurous, but they taste mild and tender, almost like chicken with a delicate twist. The shrimp options cover every preference, whether you prefer peeling your own or diving straight into the fried pile.
The dessert bar waits at the end like a reward for making it through the savory rounds, and trust me, you will find room somehow.
6. Country Village Catfish & Seafood – Star City
Small-town charm meets serious seafood at this true all-you-can-eat catfish and seafood buffet. Boiled and fried shrimp join the catfish on select evenings each week, making timing your visit part of the fun.
I love places like this that operate on their own schedule, trusting regulars to know when to show up. The catfish tastes fresh and perfectly fried, and the shrimp options satisfy every craving.
The dessert selection might be smaller than some spots, but the quality makes up for it. You leave feeling like you discovered a secret locals have been keeping to themselves.
7. Hidden Creek Catfish – Conway
Catfish anchors the buffet, but Southern extras like frog legs and quail show up on the line to keep things interesting. The short-and-sweet schedule means locals know exactly when to visit, and newcomers learn fast.
Frog legs and quail might not be everyday buffet items, but here they feel right at home alongside the catfish and shrimp.
The family-friendly atmosphere encourages everyone to load up their plates and go back for seconds without hesitation.
Desserts lean homestyle, offering the kind of sweet finish that makes you forget you swore off sugar an hour ago.
8. The Kitchens at Southland Casino – West Memphis
Crab legs take over on all-you-can-eat crab weekends (Friday–Sunday), drawing Memphis-area seafood fans across the river for towering plates. The house buffet goes big, and the crab legs arrive fresh, hot, and ready to crack.
I watched a table of four demolish a mountain of crab legs and still find room for dessert, which honestly inspired me to step up my game. The buffet offers more than just crab, with seafood options, sides, and sweets filling out the spread.
The casino setting adds energy to the meal, and the dessert bar rewards your hard work with treats worth every single calorie.
9. Tokyo House – Little Rock
Sushi takes the lead at this Japanese buffet that leans heavily into seafood. Dozens of sushi options, octopus salad, grilled calamari, and plenty of shrimp rotate steadily, making second rounds easy and encouraged.
The variety here beats most sushi spots, and the buffet format lets you sample everything without committing to a single roll. Octopus salad offers a refreshing break between heavier dishes, and the calamari stays tender instead of rubbery.
The dessert selection skews lighter with fruit and mochi, giving you a sweet finish without the heaviness of traditional buffet desserts.
10. Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet – Jonesboro
Sushi, seafood, hibachi, and a broad Chinese-American buffet operate under one roof, creating the kind of place where everyone at the table finds their seafood dish without compromise.
The sheer variety means you can build a completely different plate every trip to the line. Sushi lovers pile on rolls, while others gravitate toward hibachi shrimp or fried seafood options.
The dessert bar offers both traditional sweets and lighter options, ensuring every preference gets met.
I appreciate spots like this that refuse to limit themselves, giving diners the freedom to explore without judgment or pressure.
11. Osaka House – Fayetteville
Endless sushi and seafood buffet nights fuel game days and late-week cravings with a full spread that refuses to quit. The all-you-can-eat service keeps rolls and seafood dishes coming until you wave the white flag.
College-town energy fills the room, with groups piling plates high and challenging each other to eat just one more roll.
The sushi stays fresh, the seafood options cover every preference, and the dessert selection offers a sweet cooldown after the savory marathon.
You leave full, happy, and already planning your next visit with friends who need convincing that buffets can be this good.
12. Mizuki Sushi & Grill – Little Rock
Table-side service replaces the buffet line, but the all-you-can-eat concept stays strong. Rolls and cooked shrimp dishes keep coming until you call it, turning dinner into a seafood marathon without leaving your seat.
I prefer this style when I want the buffet experience without the constant trips to the line. The kitchen sends out fresh rounds based on your order, and the quality stays consistent from the first plate to the last.
Desserts arrive the same way, offering a sweet finish that feels more refined than typical buffet fare. You leave satisfied, impressed, and already planning your return.