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Lassis Inn has been serving fried catfish from a small building south of the South Main district since 1905, making it one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in Arkansas. The building and the operation are both modest: a few tables, counter service, paper plates, and catfish that's been done the same way for over a century. The catfish is whole, bone-in, perfectly cornmeal-crusted, and fried in a cast iron tradition that no amount of menu engineering or atmosphere investment can replicate. Sides are simple: coleslaw, white bread, hot sauce. The line on Fridays reflects the reputation — get there before noon. Cash is preferred. This is a Little Rock essential.
Must Try
- 01Whole fried catfish
- 02Coleslaw (the only side you need)
- 03Hot sauce on everything
- 04Sweet tea
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