Based on 258 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $$
Address:
403 S Union Grove Rd, Friendsville, TN 37737
Phone: (865) 995-9245
Website: https://m.facebook.com/Allisons-Catfish-Restaurant-374676919882/
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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!!
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Kaycie
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.
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Jo Hammerschmidt
Been there only once their last weekend in 2021, and we couldn’t wait for 2022. Never opened…. Said they’d be back for 2023. Fingers crossed! So good. Best catfish ever and great ambiance!
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John 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.
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Kimberly Johnson
We drove ALL the way out here and they are closed!! The sign said closed for 2021 season. This is 2023. So if your not going to open back please change your status on goggle or update your sign. Thank you!
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Candy Monroe
Some of the best catfish!! Hush puppies were wonderful and homemade onion rings are a must! Good service and food!
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Sheryl 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.
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Daniel Pendley
This is a fun local place to go! Worth the visit! They’ve got catfish, chicken, and shrimp. Baked potatoes made just right. Hush puppies that are about like corn fritters and excellent. And a great assortment of tasty desserts! The staff is real personable and you’ve got to try Allison’s!
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Diane 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.
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Alan Wells
Very enjoyable meal of catfish, hush puppies, coleslaw, and baked potato served fast by pleasant servers. Highly recommended local institution. Open only 2 days a week and is seasonal so call ahead for reservations.
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