Fish fillets are smaller nothing but crust I threw the whole plant in the garbage when I got home. So disappointed how this place has changed. It'll never be the same as pre COVID. They charge more for a lot less and smaller!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Charles Swindle
Ate there on our wedding night in 1981. Still the same consistency as back then. Do not change anything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K R
The food isn't the same as pre-covid. I was disappointed to see the menue changes. They only have small fillets now, no whole fish. The tables are cleared off, no salt or pepper shakers, or no napkins on the table. The tarter sauce that are brought to you with your plates are no more than 2 table spoons. The serve salt, pepper, napkins and lemon on a saucer. The lemon is in packets not fresh. They have reduced the quality of a restaurant to a fast food atmosphere. The prices compared to other Catfish restaurants is very high for the quality. For 2 medium plates which includes 2 Catfish filets, fries, hushpuppies, and drinks was $43.00 not including the tip.This was on February 14, 2024. Needless to say I will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Catfish Fillet Dinner
Robert Littleton
GREAT FOOD AND GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. GET THE LARGE CAT FISH DINNER. TO ME IT'S THE DEAL FOR THE PRICE!!! ESPECIALLY IF YOU'RE HUNGRY.ENJOY!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emperor Page
The food is consistently good! Always a hit never a miss!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Medium Catfish Filet Plate, Mediam Cat Fish Dinner, Fried Catfish Dinner
Debbie Wilson
It’s always a pleasure to eat in or take out - fish is yummy and service is friendly and fast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S
With my daughter having attended UNA my wife and I have eaten here many times. My daughter recently graduated and we had her celebration lunch here, we had a large group about 12, we seated right away and were served right away. Food and service were excellent and everyone had drinks refills with out asking. A great place for the family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger Steak, Chicken Fingers, Onion Rings, Medium Catfish Filet Plate, Chicken Tenders, Pond Fed Catfish Fillets Medium
Renee Smith
One of our favorite places to eat. I love their catfish. Reminds me of the food back hone in Louisiana ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pond Fed Catfish Fillets Large
Gary Houk
Overall dissatisfied 1st day experience.... no atmosphere or attempt of creating one, poor taste of food, just bland. Service was robotic, I had to ask for everything.Restrooms were unclean that day, no mirror in the restroom, and there is adequate space for one.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Dennis Smith
We have eaten at Newbern's many times. Since Covid, they only serve filets. The filets are good. However, I prefer whole fish. Fish are a little more pricey sense Covid.Wheelchair accessibility: One level with no ramps.
The fish at Newbern's is the best in the Quad Cities.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kimberly Fuller
Always friendly service and amazing food whether Dine in or carry out. Updated menu prices as of 10-28-23
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pond Fed Catfish Fillets Large
Terry Coburn
The very best fish restaurant in the Shoals Area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Medium Catfish Filet Plate, Chicken Tenders
Rose Herrick
My first time visiting and initially was happy with the service. I ordered the catfish meal with baked potato and slaw and hushpuppies $16.00. The fish was very fishy tasting and almost like river water taste, baked potato was way overcooked and brown looking. The slaw was good. I tried forcing myself to eat 2 small bites of fish after dipping in tarter sauce, but it started making me have dry heaves. I switched to the very well done potato and ate about half and half a bite of hushpuppy. The server would not trade the fish for another meat choice and basically just motioned and shrugged like oh well. I left very disappointed and still hungry so stopped by a drive through on way home.So paid $16 for bad service and only 2 small bites of fish, half potato and slaw. My 1st experience was horrible and I assure you I will not be back!!!!!!!!!!!
Fish fillets are smaller nothing but crust I threw the whole plant in the garbage when I got home. So disappointed how this place has changed. It'll never be the same as pre COVID. They charge more for a lot less and smaller!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Ate there on our wedding night in 1981. Still the same consistency as back then. Do not change anything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food isn't the same as pre-covid. I was disappointed to see the menue changes. They only have small fillets now, no whole fish. The tables are cleared off, no salt or pepper shakers, or no napkins on the table. The tarter sauce that are brought to you with your plates are no more than 2 table spoons. The serve salt, pepper, napkins and lemon on a saucer. The lemon is in packets not fresh. They have reduced the quality of a restaurant to a fast food atmosphere. The prices compared to other Catfish restaurants is very high for the quality. For 2 medium plates which includes 2 Catfish filets, fries, hushpuppies, and drinks was $43.00 not including the tip.This was on February 14, 2024. Needless to say I will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Catfish Fillet Dinner
GREAT FOOD AND GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. GET THE LARGE CAT FISH DINNER. TO ME IT'S THE DEAL FOR THE PRICE!!! ESPECIALLY IF YOU'RE HUNGRY.ENJOY!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is consistently good! Always a hit never a miss!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Medium Catfish Filet Plate, Mediam Cat Fish Dinner, Fried Catfish Dinner
It’s always a pleasure to eat in or take out - fish is yummy and service is friendly and fast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
With my daughter having attended UNA my wife and I have eaten here many times. My daughter recently graduated and we had her celebration lunch here, we had a large group about 12, we seated right away and were served right away. Food and service were excellent and everyone had drinks refills with out asking. A great place for the family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger Steak, Chicken Fingers, Onion Rings, Medium Catfish Filet Plate, Chicken Tenders, Pond Fed Catfish Fillets Medium
One of our favorite places to eat. I love their catfish. Reminds me of the food back hone in Louisiana ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pond Fed Catfish Fillets Large
Overall dissatisfied 1st day experience.... no atmosphere or attempt of creating one, poor taste of food, just bland. Service was robotic, I had to ask for everything.Restrooms were unclean that day, no mirror in the restroom, and there is adequate space for one.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
We have eaten at Newbern's many times. Since Covid, they only serve filets. The filets are good. However, I prefer whole fish. Fish are a little more pricey sense Covid.Wheelchair accessibility: One level with no ramps.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mediam Cat Fish Dinner
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Haven't eaten here in many years . Still just as excellent as it was back then. Friendly staff,great food and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Pie, Medium Catfish Filet Plate, Pond Fed Catfish Fillets Large, Fried Catfish Dinner
The fish at Newbern's is the best in the Quad Cities.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always friendly service and amazing food whether Dine in or carry out. Updated menu prices as of 10-28-23
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pond Fed Catfish Fillets Large
The very best fish restaurant in the Shoals Area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Medium Catfish Filet Plate, Chicken Tenders
My first time visiting and initially was happy with the service. I ordered the catfish meal with baked potato and slaw and hushpuppies $16.00. The fish was very fishy tasting and almost like river water taste, baked potato was way overcooked and brown looking. The slaw was good. I tried forcing myself to eat 2 small bites of fish after dipping in tarter sauce, but it started making me have dry heaves. I switched to the very well done potato and ate about half and half a bite of hushpuppy. The server would not trade the fish for another meat choice and basically just motioned and shrugged like oh well. I left very disappointed and still hungry so stopped by a drive through on way home.So paid $16 for bad service and only 2 small bites of fish, half potato and slaw. My 1st experience was horrible and I assure you I will not be back!!!!!!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Mediam Cat Fish Dinner