Allison Catfish Farm & Restaurant — Restaurant in Alcoa

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...

Original Zomato Review 9/8/2017 - Wifey and I went to dinner at Allison's. I was hopeful it was as good as The Catfish House (Millbrook, Alabama). We ordered the fried green tomatoes with catfish/shrimp and catfish/chicken platters. The food took some while to come out - two other tables that came in after us were served their food first. That's the first sign.

When we did receive our food, I first thought I didn't get any catfish (my wife had larger pieces and I thought I had nuggets or a full chicken platter). So, here's the review - the food was cold (I believe it was setting in the window waiting because the other patrons received their food first). The catfish was over fried. The fries were literally cold and mushy. The chicken and hush puppies were okay. The slaw was about the best thing on the table. Also, who keeps tartar sauce on the table without...

I'm a local and I've heard about this place for years but could never make it in the limited hours that they are open. Well I finally was able to go and I wasn't disappointed! My family walked right in, was immediately seated, and had ordered our meal and had it on our table in less than 10 minutes. The catfish is by far the best that I have ever tasted! The coleslaw was fresh, and the hush puppies were sweet. The wedge fries were good as well. They even served their drinks with nugget ice, my favorite! The outside of the building is deceiving because the inside felt like a log cabin home. The wait staff were very friendly. Our waiter was the grandson of the owner. It's a wonderful...