Good food, great company, and downhome southern hospitality is what you’ll find at Whippet Restaurant in Prattsville Arkansas. This small town restaurant is overflowing with deliciousness and old-school charm and you’ll fall in love with it all. Are you ready to eat some of the best food from this down home restaurant in Arkansas?

Word on the street is that Whippet Restaurant and Dairy Bar serves the best catfish in Arkansas.
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While we can’t confirm or deny this claim, what we can say is that you won’t be disappointed after your first visit.
Whippet Restaurant is tucked away on State Highway 270 in the tiny town of Prattsville. And this family-owned dairy bar has been around for over 50 years.
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Though the restaurant has changed names and hands over the years, one thing has remained the same - the food is always delicious.
Stop in between Tuesday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and enjoy a delicious down home lunch or dinner.
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Like many other small town gems that have been around for years, don’t expect any fancy decor. In fact, the no-frills eatery is oozing with old-school charm and will remind you of grandma’s house.
If you’re a local, you’ve probably been to Whippet on a Tuesday night for the delicious steak dinner.
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The cooked-to-order ribeye can be enjoyed by itself or with the crab legs or shrimp. No matter what you choose, it’s guaranteed that it will be one of the best meals you’ve had in a while.

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If you miss the Tuesday night steak special, then you can always order one of the juicy burgers. Don’t skip on the onion rings because they’re to die for.
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Aside from the steak and burgers, Whippet also serves sandwiches, shrimp dinners, BBQ, and more.
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And don’t worry, you won’t find anything on the menu that you won’t like.
But what makes this restaurant stand out is the fried catfish dinner. By far, the perfectly breaded fish will be some of the best you’ve had in Arkansas.
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The dinner plate comes with the “Setup” which includes beans, slaw, pickled green tomatoes, and of course, hush puppies.
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And just like at grandma’s house, you’ll be nice and full after your meal.
The only thing that would make this meal better is some yummy homemade dessert. You can’t go wrong with a slice of this coconut cream pie.
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After your meal, you’ll agree that Whippet is overflowing with deliciousness and old-school charm. And as their motto says, this gem has a "great home-town atmosphere."

So, is your mouth watering for the catfish or steak dinner from this down home restaurant in Arkansas? Be sure to visit the website or Facebook page to see the full menu and specials. 

Also, if you’re in the area, take the scenic Highway 425 to see the longest bayou in Arkansas.

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Whippet Restaurant, 9011 US-270, Prattsville, AR 72129, USA