Seafood restaurants

Fish Bowl

4.6 321 reviews Closed 1409 AR-32, Ashdown, AR 71822, United States

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Located in Ashdown, Arkansas, Fish Bowl has quickly become a beloved seafood destination for locals and visitors alike. Customer reviews highlight not only the exceptional quality of dishes but also the warm, hospitable service that makes dining here a truly enjoyable experience. Linda J. Vecchiarelli praises the "delicious meal" and "generous" appetizers, especially the shrimp and hush puppies, making it a family-friendly spot that invites guests to return.

The atmosphere is noted for its cleanliness and comfort, as stated by Steven Stevenson, who emphasizes the remarkable service and quality of the catfish—a standout dish that ranks among the best he's had. Meanwhile, guests like Mike Whitehurst and Hank Padgett rave about the diverse menu, from fried catfish to mouthwatering grilled shrimp. The consensus is clear: each dish delivers on flavor, and the fried seafood is perfectly cooked.

Whether you're sharing a seafood platter or enjoying hush puppies with all the trimmings, Fish Bowl offers a delightful culinary experience. This restaurant is definitely worth a visit, with many diners already planning their returns. Don't forget to arrive early on weekends to secure a table!

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Takeout
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Delivery

Highlights

Fast service
Great tea selection
Serves local specialty

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Solo dining

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Casual
Cozy
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Trendy

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Groups
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Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Fish Bowl before visiting.

Reviews for Fish Bowl

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Review highlights

Based on 321 reviews

Fish Bowl is widely praised for its consistently high-quality seafood offerings, with particular emphasis on expertly prepared fried catfish, grilled shrimp, and a variety of generously portioned appetizers. Diners frequently note the freshness and flavor of the food, often describing it as outstanding and well worth returning for. The restaurant's atmosphere is recognized as clean, pleasant, and family-friendly, fostering a comfortable dining experience. Exceptional service is a key strength, with staff members frequently highlighted for their attentiveness and hospitality, enhancing overall customer satisfaction. Popular visit times tend to be busy, especially on weekends, reflecting the restaurant's strong local appeal. Reasonable pricing combined with generous portions further contributes to its positive reputation among visitors. Overall, Fish Bowl is regarded as a reliable choice for seafood enthusiasts seeking a welcoming environment and consistently excellent meals.

Linda J Vecchiarelli

Jul 13, 2025

Delicious meal, unbelievably hospitable service, great family, and friend restaurant. My shrimp was excellent and so were each of the appetizers and set up were outstanding and generous. I ate more than my share of hush puppies and enjoyed the side salad as well. Definitely a place I wanna come back to. Get here early on Friday and Saturday!

Steven Stevenson

Jul 09, 2025

Place was very busy but I was seated in under 10 min. Nice atmosphere and very clean. Service was extremely good and I eat out all the time and was best service and food I've had in a very long time. I ordered the 3 piece catfish and it was in the top 5 catfish places I have eaten at. I brought enough home for 3 more meals. Very reasonably priced. I'm in the area for 2 more weeks and I will be frequenting this place. In fact if I'm within 2 hours of this place I would detour to eat at the fish bowl Can't wait to try their steak

Bradley Smith

Jun 26, 2025

We were staying at Lake Millwood State Park. The good was VERY GOOD! Lightly fried, not great, excellent! Okie server Rechelle was excellent! We shared a seafood platter and everything in it was excellent!

Mike Whitehurst

Jun 16, 2025

Excellent food, great service. Their fish was so very good.

hank padgett

Jun 14, 2025

We had fried catfish, french fries, grilled shrimp, sweet potato fries, fried alligator, crawfish tails and hush puppies with all the trimmings. Food was delicious. The service was outstanding,they waited on us hand and foot. The atmosphere was very nice and pleasant and comfortable. I highly recommend eating at this establishment. Two thumbs up, way up!

Trista Williams

Apr 27, 2025

The people are nice and the portions are BIG! We ordered the seafood platter with gator bites. If you like catfish, clam strips, crab, frog legs, and shrimp, then this is for you! They had something like a pickled green tomato chunks that were delicious!

Ashley Ridge

Apr 10, 2025

Best fried catfish plate I've had in a long time! I loved the gator bites, too! Excellent service, food, sweet tea, a good atmosphere.

Brandie Smith

Mar 26, 2025

We are camping for the night at Lake Millwood State Park. Upon arrival to the park, we passed this cute little restaurant. After we checked in at the park and set up camp we went to have dinner. When I say that EVERYTHING was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS, it was. Our waitress, Rechelle, was PHENOMENAL, she was super sweet and very attentive. My husband and I shared the seafood platter and orderd fried pickles and he also had the crawfish etouffe. Our friends ordered the seafood platter also and had alligator bites as an appetizer. I highly recommend going to dinner here if you are close by