Flying Fish

I enjoy eating at the Flying Fish when I’m visiting family in Bentonville. I really wish Maryland had a Flying Fish. This last visit the employee was a bit rude but the food and the atmosphere made up for it. We ate inside 12/27/26 @ 3pm and there was no line, only about 3 other tables were filled. We waited about 15 minutes to get our food, for 5 people. Pictured below is the Gumbo and Fried Catfish Basket! Everything, including the hush puppies were delicious!! Sometimes I get the fried oyster Po’boy. Prices were on point! Women’s bathroom was a little gross.

Love this place. The food was fantastic! Great fish, shrimp, Gumbo and so much more.

Those roasted shrimp kabobs with fresh lemon were unbelievably tasty! It’s the kind of place that makes you want to drive off the interstate just to eat here again. Highly, highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

Great location in downtown Bentonville, if it’s your first vist grab a menu and a table then go up to the counter and order. We stopped by for a Sunday lunch. I had catfish and the wife had redfish both delicious and the sides we had okra and potato halves were great and generous portions.

I give the Flying Fish 5 stars for the fried catfish. I wasn’t impressed with the crawfish, but it’s not typically my go-to unless I’m in Louisiana. And as nice as Bentonville is to visit, it’s no NOLA. Set your expectations accordingly to an inland seafood spot. My son and I shared the tilapia caddo, crawfish, gator queso, and fried catfish. Be prepared to order before you sit but the line moves quickly. Overall great location (not far from free parking), great service, and great food!