Now Serving in Batesville

Hey there, neighbor! Come on in — we've got catfish fresh off the fryer.

At David's Catfish, we bread every fillet by hand, fry it golden, and serve it with the kind of sides that remind you of home. No fuss, no frills — just real Southern flavor done right.

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Location

1007 Heber Springs Rd
Batesville, AR 72501

Golden fried catfish fillets on a plate with coleslaw and hushpuppies
Hand-Breaded Daily

Every piece prepared fresh — never frozen, never rushed.

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Fresh Every Day

We source our catfish daily and bread each fillet to order. Nothing sits out — what you see is what you get, hot and ready.

Right on Heber Springs Rd

Easy to find, easy to park. Just pull up to 1007 Heber Springs Rd in Batesville and you're at the table before you know it.

Made with Love

This isn't fast food — it's family food. Every plate is made like we're feeding our own, because that's exactly how we do it.

Chef preparing catfish in the kitchen
Catfish being fried in a cast iron pan
Fresh catfish plated and ready to serve
Warm dining area at David's Catfish

Batesville's
Favorite Catfish Spot

Our Story

Simple food.
Done the right way.

David's Catfish started with a simple idea: serve catfish the way it's supposed to be — fresh, crispy, and made with real care. No shortcuts, no frozen shortcuts, just good food for good people.

Located right on Heber Springs Rd in Batesville, we've become a go-to spot for folks who want a solid meal without the fuss. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a proper platter, we treat every customer like a neighbor.

Our kitchen breads every fillet by hand, fries it in clean oil, and plates it up fast. That's the David's Catfish promise — and it's the reason people keep coming back.

100%

Fresh Catfish

Hand

Breaded Daily

Hot

From Fryer

What People Say

Locals Love Us

We let the food do the talking — but our neighbors have been kind enough to share a few words.

"Best catfish I've had in the area, hands down. Crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside, and the hushpuppies are unreal."

M

Local Food Lover

Batesville, AR

"Stopped in for lunch and ended up staying for the whole meal. The platter is massive — came back twice this week already."

R

Regular Customer

Batesville, AR

"Friendly service, great prices, and the mac and cheese is the real deal. This place is a hidden gem right here in Batesville."

S

Local Resident

Batesville, AR

Find Us

Come See Us

We're right on Heber Springs Rd — easy to find, easy to park. Pull up and we'll take care of the rest.

Our Address

1007 Heber Springs Rd
Batesville, AR 72501-8965

Call Us

(870) 613-1916

Questions? Orders? Just say hi.

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Hungry? Let's fix that.

Stop by David's Catfish on Heber Springs Rd, or give us a call and we'll have your order ready when you arrive.

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