The Ark
$ • Salad, SeafoodAbout The Ark
Customers' Favorites
Kids Grilled Cheese & Fries
Fish Fries and Hush Puppies
Fried Catfish Platter
Fried Crab Claw App
Crab Finger Platter
Chicken Tenders
Mashed Potatoes
Cheese Curd App
Catfish Nuggets
Hamburger Steak
The Ark Reviews
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First time stopping in! The seafood and onion rings were freshly battered, light and crisp. The okra was the best I have had at a restaurant and the lunch portion sizes were generous and the price was very reasonable. I was pleasantly surprised. We will be back to this little gem!
Do not pass this place up! We are just in town for the weekend and found this place as we were driving through town. Service was great and the food was excellent.
If there 10 Stars they would get 10. We live about 20 minutes away in Clay and go to the Arc in Springville, Alabama. The food is always great. Their fried fish and other fried items always have a crisp tasty coating, and never tastes like old oil was used.
Service, very pleasant people, and attentive. Prompt delivery to the table, they give good suggestions if your stalled on what to order and keep your drink full. They hustle, yet still smile and converse, rare these days....read full review
Service, very pleasant people, and attentive. Prompt delivery to the table, they give good suggestions if your stalled on what to order and keep your drink full. They hustle, yet still smile and converse, rare these days....read full review
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 7PM |
The Ark is a seafood restaurant located near Highland Lake, built out of a converted river barge, offering a unique "off the grid" vibe. Customers have praised the fried shrimp, calling it some of the best they've ever had. The catfish is a popular choice, described as a generous portion of flaky fish with lightly battered and fried to perfection, with some noting it could use more seasoning. The restaurant provides a variety of sides such as onion rings, corn bites, mashed potatoes, and baked beans. The onion rings are especially praised for being fried perfectly with good seasoning on the batter, and the chicken fingers are crunchy and cooked just right. The ranch dressing is a favorite among diners. The menu also includes blackened shrimp, which are seasoned well. The cheese curds are a standout appetizer, and the chocolate pie, served in a plastic carry-out container, is highly rated, even though some mention the food may not always seem freshly made. Customers appreciate the friendly and clean environment, and the prices are considered reasonable. Overall, The Ark is seen as a great place for a casual meal, perfect for a detour or family outing. It is recommended to try the shrimp and cheese curds, and those ordering catfish should note that a filet is a large piece of fish, nuggets are the filet cut into small pieces, and strips are the filet cut into three pieces.