Ed's Catfish & BBQ

Ed's Catfish & BBQ is a Southern restaurant at 2512 East Highland Drive in Jonesboro, Arkansas, in a part of the state with a long tradition of catfish restaurants. It specializes in fried catfish and barbecue and has been in business for about ten years under owner Ruby McCarkle.

Catfish and barbecue on one menu

The kitchen serves Southern American cooking built around catfish and barbecue. Meals are available as plates or as an all-you-can-eat buffet, which is the main draw for families and groups, and the restaurant also offers takeout and delivery.

A local favorite

Ed's says it has won Best of NEA, the regional readers' poll for northeast Arkansas, six times. Restaurant Guru shows a rating of about 4.1 out of 5 from more than a thousand reviews, which suggests a steady local following rather than a tourist stop.

Visiting

The restaurant is listed as open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 AM to 8:30 PM, and closed on Sundays and Mondays. Jonesboro restaurants sometimes change hours, so call before you go.

Common Questions

What are Ed's hours?
Listed as Tuesday to Saturday, 11 AM to 8:30 PM; call (870) 932-0710 to confirm.

Is there a buffet?
Yes, listings mention an all-you-can-eat option as well as plated meals.

What is it known for?
Catfish and barbecue; the restaurant reports six Best of NEA wins.

Do they offer takeout?
Yes, takeout and delivery are listed.