Swamp John's Restaurant

5181 AL-24, Red Bay
(256) 889-3204

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powerdad33

Great food, casual atmosphere. This is an older building, maybe an old gas station or country store. They have built their legendary restaurant business on their southern fried catfish, but have other items also. A neat experience with good, satisfying food. Worth checking out if you are in the vicinity.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steve Gossett

Love it wish it were open more!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Melanie Hall

This was our first time there and looking at the website I thought you sat down and ordered. I didn’t realize you just went through real fast and got what you wanted maybe a little bit more descriptive of the service and more directional signage. We had no idea what to do when we walked in.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Rustin LaFurney

Oh, man, what an example of funneling all your money into the food and not the location. It's a bit intimidating for out-of-town visitors to visit this diner cuz it's in a dilapidated, old service station. My wife thought I was walking into the kitchen the entrance was so not identifiable. Not much has been done to modernize or beautify the interior, with peeling paint and questionable residue in the corners. BUT between the line of cars going through the drive thru and number of people inside, clearly the food and prices are the main focus. The catfish was flaky and fresh, the BBQ beans were spot on, the portion sizes generous and the steak well cooked (if not a little fatty.) Steel your soul and make the adventure happen, you won't be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

James Milner

Don’t let the old service station the restaurant is in fool you. My wife and I each had a catfish plate and it was outstanding! The portions are large and the catfish was cooked to perfection. Will be our go to restaurant in Red Bay!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Justin Gribble (Chief)

Great food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Colby Lancaster

Just ordered two fish plates for dinner, and unfortunately the only fresh thing on our plates was the onion I cut up to go with the meal. Wouldn't be cross about it if I didn't pay 30 dollars.

Food: 1

Service: 4

Zac

Great food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Debbie Roberts

Good food kind of a dumpy place.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 2

Richard

I ordered catfish and they were a little under cooked. Mediocre at best.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

John Whitlock

Simply the best fish and sides you can get for such a reasonable price. I wish they were open more days.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stephen phillabaum

Fish slightly undercooked. A little overpriced.
While recognizing Friday nights are probably their busiest. Ordered ahead for drive through pickup. Really seemed to take a long time.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Mary Kathryn Wiggins

This restaurant is the best in town!!! I highly recommend the smashed potato, or grilled chicken salad! I just wish they were open everyday! On Thursdays, you have to get their fried fish! Talk about yum! And, they make their own tartar sauce! Don’t forget to ask for pickles and onion, too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tim Palmer

The best catfish plate in our area.

Food: 5

Service: 5

REBELJOHN

Not the best looking place around, but the catfish and the sides are excellent and fresh. Folks were super nice, as are all the native folks in Red Bay. We’ll definitely go again before we leave the area…..

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