Nestled right along US-270 in Prattsville, Arkansas, Whippet Restaurant stands out as a beloved destination for travelers and locals alike. Known far and wide for its small-town charm, incredibly warm hospitality, and legendary comfort food, this classic mom-and-pop diner delivers an authentic taste of Southern heritage in a cozy, relaxed setting.
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery (No reservations accepted)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating
Atmosphere & Crowd
Casual, cozy, historic, quiet; popular among families, groups, and tourists
Parking & Children
Free parking lot with ample space; good for kids, high chairs available, and a dedicated kids’ menu
Payment Methods
Credit cards, debit cards, NFC mobile payments
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Renowned Catfish: Widely celebrated by locals and travelers as serving some of the best fried catfish in the state, featuring premium US farm-raised fish.
The Famous Setup: Catfish dinners come with incredible all-you-can-eat sides, including seasoned beans, coleslaw, green tomato relish, and fresh hush puppies.
Standout Specialties: House-made coconut shrimp paired with a signature sweet dipping sauce and hand-breaded chicken fried steak consistently earn high praise from patrons.
Welcoming Environment: A classic family-friendly atmosphere backed by friendly service and generous, satisfying portions.
Menu and Offerings
Appetizers
Item Name
Description
BBQ Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips topped with savory pulled pork
Cheese Stick
Ten golden-brown fried cheese sticks
Coconut Shrimp
Six or eight crispy coconut shrimp served with house-made dipping sauce
Mushroom
Fifteen breaded and fried mushrooms
Onion Ring
Ten crispy, golden onion rings
Dinners
Item Name
Description
Two Piece Dinner
Three pieces of US farm-raised catfish with an all-you-can-eat setup and a choice of side
Three Piece Dinner
Four pieces of US farm-raised catfish with an all-you-can-eat setup and a choice of side
Five Piece Dinner
Six pieces of US farm-raised catfish with an all-you-can-eat setup and a choice of side
Seven Piece Dinner
Eight pieces of US farm-raised catfish with an all-you-can-eat setup and a choice of side
Combo Dinner
Choice of any two between three fish, four shrimp, or two chicken, with an all-you-can-eat setup and a choice of side
Fried Shrimp Dinner
Eight crispy shrimp with an all-you-can-eat setup and a choice of side
Coconut Shrimp Dinner
Six coconut shrimp with house-made sauce, an all-you-can-eat setup, and a choice of side
Hamburger Steak Dinner
Served with grilled onions, gravy, beans, salad, a roll, and a choice of side
Barbecue Dinner
Choice of beef, pork, or chicken served with barbecue beans, slaw, a fried roll, and a choice of side
Diet Plate
Eight-ounce grilled chicken breast served with a choice of side and a side salad
Chicken Strip Dinner
Served with beans, gravy, salad, a roll, and a choice of side
Chicken Fried Chicken
Eight-ounce hand-breaded deep-fried chicken breast served with beans, gravy, salad, a roll, and a choice of side
Chicken Fried Steak
Hand-breaded country-style chicken fried steak served with gravy, salad, a roll, and a choice of side
Burgers and Sandwiches
Item Name
Description
Two Timing Onion Burger
Half-pound burger layered with pulled pork and an onion ring on a gourmet brioche bun with a choice of side
Whippet Cheeseburger
Half-pound cheeseburger with grilled onions, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickle, whippet sauce, and a choice of side
The Big Belly Burger
Half-pound cheeseburger featuring carved ham, bacon, and a choice of side
Philly Cheese Steak
Tender Philly steak with pepper jack cheese, grilled onions, and peppers on a hoagie bun with a choice of side
Whippet Club
House-smoked ham, turkey, bacon, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and cheese served on a ciabatta bun
BLT
Classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich with mayonnaise
Barbecue Sandwich
Choice of beef, pork, or chicken served with mayonnaise and coleslaw
Chicken Breast Sandwich
Tender chicken breast with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and pickle
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken served with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and pickle
Steak Sandwich
Savory steak served with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and pickle
Kids Menu
Item Name
Description
Fish Snack
One piece of fish served with a choice of side
Cheeseburger
Plain cheeseburger served with a choice of side
Chicken Nugget
Five chicken nuggets served with a choice of side
Chicken Strip Snack
One chicken strip served with a choice of side
Hot Dog
Classic hot dog served with a choice of side
Grilled Cheese
Warm grilled cheese sandwich served with a choice of side
