Nelson's "Barnyard" Buffet

Nelson's "Barnyard" Buffet Daily Entrees: Fried Chicken, Spicy Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, Fried Fish, Baked "Lemon Pepper" Chicken, and Pot Roast.

Family-Owned & Operated
“Best Buffet in Alabama” - iHeartRadio
“Alabama’s Best Fried Chicken” - AL.com
“Best Buffet” & “Best Takeout” - Nappie Winner
Nominated for “Best Service,” “Best Soul Food,” “Best Server,” and “Last Meal on Earth: Whole Catfish” Monday-Saturday Dinner Specials: Fried Whole Catfish & BBQ Ribs. Daily Sides: Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Candied Yams, Turnip Greens,

Corn, Green Beans, Rice & Gravy, Hushpuppies & Cheese Sauce, Cornbread, and Yeast Rolls. Special Sides: Biscuits, Corn Nuggets, Fried Okra, Corn Dogs, Seasoned Potato Wedges, Okra & Tomatoes, Black Eyed Peas, Cinnamon Apples, Red Potatoes, Rutabagas, Cabbage, Yellow Squash, Brussels Sprouts, Red Beans, Large White Limas, Baby Green Limas, Green Peas, Baby Carrots, Wild Rice, Yellow Rice, and Baked Beans. Daily Cold Sides: Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Tuna Salad, and Cottage Cheese w/ Diced Pineapple and Sliced Peaches. Located on Salad Bar next to Cocktail and Tartar Sauces. Salad Bar: Fresh Iceberg Lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced Red Onions, Spinach, Broccoli, Cucumber, Mushrooms, Kosher Pickle Spears, Pickled Okra, Black Olives, Sliced Pickled Beets, Pickled Jalapenos, Banana Peppers, Shredded Cheddar, Diced Eggs, Diced Ham, Diced Turkey, REAL Bacon Bits, Croutons, Craisins, and Sunflower Seeds. For dressings, we have Homemade Hidden Valley Ranch, Italian, 1000 Island, French, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, and Oil & Vinegar. We also offer Fresh Romaine Lettuce with Shredded Parmesan and Caesar Dressing so you can make a Caesar Salad. Desserts: Homemade Cobblers, Bread Pudding, Banana Pudding, Mississippi Mud Pie, Cake and Pie Variety, Chocolate Chip/Peanut Butter/Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Fresh Fruit Salad, Pineapple Delight Salad, and "Watergate" Pistachio Salad. Low-Sugar Desserts: Sugar Free Jello and No Sugar Added (NSA) Pies. Ice Cream Bar: Vanilla, Chocolate, and Swirl Ice Creams with Oreos, Peanuts, Gummi Worms, Sprinkles, Chocolate Chips, and M&M toppings. For sauces, we have Chocolate, Caramel, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Key Lime, Mango, White Chocolate, and Cinnamon. Daily Specials:
Fried Chicken Livers: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Fried Chicken Gizzards: Tuesday
Fried Pork Chops: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Daily Soups: Rotating Seasonal Favorites like Tomato Bisque, Broccoli Cheddar, Loaded Potato, and Chili. Sunday Specials: Baked Ham, Turkey & Gravy, Ham Hocks, Turkey Necks, Cornbread Dressing, Sweet Potato Casserole, Creamed Corn, Collard Greens, Broccoli Cheese Casserole, and Chicken & Dumplings. Friday & Saturday Night Steak, Seafood, and Gumbo Buffet: Hand-carved Sirloin Steak, Fried Whole Catfish, Fried Shrimp, Stuffed Crab Shells, Baked Fish, Fried Whole Catfish, Fried Fish Fillets, Seafood Gumbo, and Hushpuppies & Cheese Sauce.

Summer in Saraland means the heat is up and the food is good. Come cool off, fill your plate, and sit a while. We'll hav...
06/05/2026

Summer in Saraland means the heat is up and the food is good. Come cool off, fill your plate, and sit a while. We'll have the sweet tea ready 🤎

Some combos just make sense. Hushpuppies go back centuries along the Mississippi River — Native Americans were frying co...
06/02/2026

Some combos just make sense.

Hushpuppies go back centuries along the Mississippi River — Native Americans were frying corn croquettes alongside river fish long before anyone had a name for it. Fishermen started calling the cornbread bites "hushpuppies" because they'd toss them to the dogs to keep 'em quiet while the catch was cooking. 🌽

We kept that tradition alive — and the warm cheese sauce? That's a nod to the old Mississippi catfish houses that have been serving it that way for generations. Some things don't need fixing. Come get some. 😄

05/29/2026

We love our friends at Fox10! Bring YOUR friends down to Barnyard today for all you can eat fried whole catfish for only $19.99 (drink included).

FRIDAY SEAFOOD & SOUTHERN FAVORITES  NOW ONLY $19.99 at Barnyard BuffetWe’ve made some exciting updates to our Friday bu...
05/28/2026

FRIDAY SEAFOOD & SOUTHERN FAVORITES
NOW ONLY $19.99 at Barnyard Buffet

We’ve made some exciting updates to our Friday buffet to keep your family favorites affordable while focusing on the dishes our guests love most!

Join us this Friday for:
🐟 Whole Catfish
🐟 Baked Fish
🍗 Famous Fried Chicken
🥘 Homemade Southern Sides
🍰 Fresh Desserts
🥤 Drinks Included

All-you-can-eat for just $19.99.

Our goal has always been simple:
Serve generous portions, homemade food, and great Southern hospitality at a price families can still enjoy.

Thank you for supporting local. We can’t wait to feed y’all this Friday! ❤️

📍 Saraland, Alabama
⏰ Lunch & Dinner
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the family hungry!

05/25/2026

Closed to Honor The Fallen 🙏
See ya’ll tomorrow!
Thank you to our Veterans ❤️

Well, pull up a chair — because we've got some news. Barnyard has made it to the finals of the 2026 Nappie Awards, and w...
05/14/2026

Well, pull up a chair — because we've got some news. Barnyard has made it to the finals of the 2026 Nappie Awards, and we couldn't be more grateful. You can vote once a day, every day, through June 1st at votenappies.com. We'd be extra honored if you'd cast one for us!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day
$25 Buffet (Tax & Drink Included)
Regular Menu + Shrimp

05/08/2026

Address

1020 US-43 S
Saraland, AL
36571

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 7:30pm
Thursday 11am - 7:30pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 7:30pm

Telephone

+12516791461

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