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If there were one word to define Rashaan McJunkins, it would undoubtedly be humility.At Eat My Catfish, we pride ourselves on serving great food and a culture of service within our community. Rashaan embodies this in both his interactions with guests at our Breckenridge Village store and in every aspect of his life. We are thrilled to celebrate this very special team member, who recently made headlines for his incredibly thoughtful donation.In a heartfelt gesture, Rashaan McJunkins donated … [Read more...] about Celebrating a Heartwarming Gesture: Eat My Catfish Employee Donates $1,000 to UAMS Breast Cancer Clinic

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Eat My Catfish, Arkansas’ favorite seafood restaurant known forits delectable catfish, crawfish and Southern-inspired cuisine, was presented with a proclamation from Governor Sanders naming August as 'Catfish Month' in Arkansas.The proclamation was presented by Secretary of Agriculture, Wes Ward. Secretary Ward, along with several other cabinet secretaries, enjoyed lunch at Eat My Catfish of Riverdale, and handed off the official proclamation to owners Travis and Jessica … [Read more...] about Eat My Catfish Presented With Governor’s Proclamation Naming August as ‘Catfish Month’ in Arkansas

Supplies to be donated to Central Arkansas students in need.LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Eat My Catfish, Arkansas’ favorite seafood restaurant known forits delectable catfish, crawfish and Southern-inspired cuisine, will host a school supplydrive in partnership with the Rotary Club of Little Rock to collect back-to-school suppliesfor Central Arkansas students in need.The school supply drive will take place from July 26 - Aug. 5 at all Central Arkansas EatMy Catfish stores, including Little Rock … [Read more...] about Eat My Catfish, to Host School Supply Drive in Partnership with the Rotary Club of Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- As anticipation builds for the long awaited total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th, visitors flocking to Little Rock are in for an event unlike any other. Amidst the excitement of this cosmic event, one southern restaurant stands out as a "must-try" spot for out-of-state visitors - Eat My Catfish.Located conveniently at I30 & Rodney Parham, along the path of totality that will traverse Little Rock, Eat My Catfish offers more than just a dining experience - it's a must … [Read more...] about Eat My Catfish, Eclipse Visitors “Must Try” Spot While in Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Travis Hester, President & Founder of Eat My Catfish, was showcased in the High Profile section of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, in recognition of his remarkable journey in building one of Arkansas' top restaurant brands over the last 15 years.The feature, which appeared in the Sunday edition of March 24th, 2024, highlighted Hester's remarkable journey from humble beginnings to his current role as the head of one of Arkansas' favorite seafood establishments, Eat My … [Read more...] about Travis Hester, President Eat My Catfish, featured in Arkansas Democrat-Gazette High Profile

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Eat My Catfish humbly accepted the award for Category IV Business of the Year at the Arkansas Business of the Year Awards, held on February 21st at the Little Rock Convention Center. The Category IV accolade, reserved for companies with 151-499 employees, recognized Eat My Catfish's unwavering commitment to excellence, community, and fortitude, particularly in the face of significant challenges throughout the past year.The journey to this achievement was fraught with trials, … [Read more...] about Eat My Catfish, Category IV WINNER, Arkansas Business of the Year Awards

As we approach the 2024 crawfish season, crawfish demand soars above supply. Eat My Catfish Founder & President, Travis Hester, recently spoke about the matter in an interview with THV11. View the full story here. As of now, there is no word on when crawfish will become available. Eat My Catfish is hopeful to see movement in the coming weeks. Updates will be posted as they become available.About Eat My CatfishEat My Catfish is a renowned seafood restaurant that takes pride in serving the … [Read more...] about THV11, Eat My Catfish Talks Crawfish Shortage in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Eat My Catfish, Arkansas’ favorite seafood restaurant known for itsdelectable catfish, crawfish and Southern-inspired cuisine, announces the anticipated grandreopening of its Breckenridge location on January 9, 2024. The restaurant sustained heavydamage from the March 31, 2023 tornado, requiring nearly eight months of major external andinternal structural reconstruction. The grand reopening of Eat My Catfish’s Breckenridgelocation helps to symbolize the greater resilience and … [Read more...] about Eat My Catfish To Reopen Breckenridge Village Location in January 2024 Following March 31 Tornado Damage