Newbern`s Restaurant in Florence

The food was great, the atmosphere was clean, the staff was extremely friendly, and the company was even better. Would love to go back 🤗

As always, the catfish is amazing. I moved to Philly, and every time I go back to Florence, I must eat here.

Great local tradition. Excellent hush puppies and catfish plates. If you've never been you need to go. Now if you don't like catfish, the test of the menu is veeri limited.

In the Age of Pandemic, Newbern's is still packing them in. Tables are spaced apart, as are chairs for take-out waiting. But those catfish plates are as yummy as ever.Filet or whole, Newbern's is still the best catfish fry in town. Note to reader: if any review here helps you decide to stop in or not, please give that writer a thumbs up. Thanks!

Just okay describes this restaurant. Was passing through the area and hoped to find a local gem. There wasn't anything wrong per se but certainly nothing to get particularly excited about either.

Great food best catfish and cold slaw

Great food great people

Good service. Nice folks. Homey atmosphere. Good place to go if you're over 65 or dont know what good fried fish tastes like. The food is absolutely horrible.

The food and the service was excellent. ..we will be back...

To me, catfish really doesn’t get any better than this. I’ve been coming here since I was a kid and enjoying the fried catfish, baked potatoes, slaw, hush puppies, and more. The staff is friendly and the prices are reasonable. The atmosphere is sort of “school lunchroom”, but you don’t come here for the atmosphere. I can’t wait to come back in about a month. Good job, guys!

Service and food was Great!

Excellent service! Fish and shrimp were DELICIOUS!!! Love this place, great place to have a great meal. Atmosphere is friendly and relaxing.

Hushpuppies not that good. Service was the best of the experience.

This place has the best catfish I have ever ate in a restaurant. Friendly service. Hushpuppies are awesome.

It's okay but pretty highly priced. They do have a booming business and the parking lot is usually full. Usually full of senior citizens. A cane or walker may be required to eat here. There are other catfish restaurants in the area that are several dollars cheaper so we probably won't be back simply due to price. They should be referred to as Oldberns from this day forth. I am 50 so I'm no Spring chicken.

Good fish. Price is high but its always has been. Nice people also

Newbern's has the best catfish around. We moved to Mississippi but anytime we're back in Florence we always return to Newbern's. The catfish is great, the servers are friendly and provide great service. This is one local spot we will continue to visit. Check them out if you like catfish and are nearby.

I worked here for several years when I was younger, and it was the best experience I ever had as far as employers, management and work environment goes. The food was/is wonderful! I've worked at other restaurants and won't eat there because I know how nasty the people were, but I don't even second guess the cleanliness at Newberns because I know first hand how clean we were and they still are. We washed our hands continuously, probably more than necessary at times! This is a great place to work and great people to work for! Also the best catfish you'll ever eat, and I'm not biased just because I worked there because I wouldn't recommend some of the other restaurants I worked at! Now I'm craving catfish! Going to have to get a plate from there today!

Best fish around! Quick and speedy with great quality driven service and food

Something changed. Wasn't as good as it had been.

Family atmosphere with many tables and a friendly staff. The food is great! But service can be slow when they're packed. The catfish is the best around though so it's worth it if you have the time. I recommend the the catfish sandwich and onion rings, they're amazing.

Heard they had good catfish. Checked it out & yes, it was good with all the fixings.

Absolute best catfish in town! Love coming here

The best southern catfish dinners anywhere! It's cooked the same way, and tastes the same every time.

The burgers used to be fantastic but the last 2 times I've ordered it it was horrible. I couldn't eat but a couple of bites and since I don't eat fish I guess my husband will be getting fish somewhere else

Great place, love the fish, I always ask for the fish to be extra crispy, they always accommodate , I eat at Newbern's every chance I can when I'm in Alabama

Best Fried Fish in North Alabama!

Food was good! Service was awesome. Our waitress was very sweet and polite. Very clean and friendly atmosphere.

Pulled into the parking lot 2 hours before y’all closed and the chairs were on top of the table. Seriously? I will not be coming back, it was going to be my first time eating with y’all, at least Auburn won tonight

This five star rating is based on what I have been told about Newbern's Restaurant as I myself have never been here myself. I only heard about them very recently from a friend who was planning a birthday surprise for her husband and everyone was to meet there for lunch. Unfortunately I was unable to attend do to a previous commitment I had made.I do look forward to having an opportunity to dine at Newbern's the next time I am in the area of Florence, Alabama. Which by the way is a very nice place to visit and, I am sure, to live as well.

The Catfish hush puppies & onion rings, plus cole slaw was absolutely delicious.. I highly recommend. Just be watchful for fishbones. The atmosphere was decent. Waitress real friendly. I will go back just for the good food..

Really really nice place food was excellent Services good grass is great

I did not go inside. My husband did pickup. Was told they did a great job with secure handling and distancing. Great food!

Love this restaurant! I have been eating here since I can remember and its great. My parents even started eating here before they even met(which was forever ago). The owner(Ms.Teresa) and her staff are awesome! Newbern's is a good wholesome family restaurant and for people of all ages. My favorite is the catfish filet with fries! And the food is wonderful and a good price. I never have to sweeten the tea or water it down either; it's always just right. I highly recommend if you are in Florence, AL to stop by and give them a try!

Good food but cold environment.

The food is always great. Can't beat the friendly service.

(To Go Orders - READ ME) I arrived at 7p to order food. First, they did not have whole fish, which was a bummer, but I understand supplies can be low.Second, I was told that it would be a 15 minute wait, but I could not pay, leave, and come back😟. I asked the gentleman what if I had called in the order, would I be able to come in and pick it up when it was ready. He said no😟. I dont know if COVID-19 has changed New Berns customer service, but this was not a great experience. Let your customers pay and come back to pick up the food. No one wants to be forced to sit in your establishment for 15 minutes on a green X.

Loved this hometown catfish and the hush puppies were perfect!!!

Excellent food and service everytime!!

Our favorite place to eat fish. Great food, service, super nice folks!

Every six months when I come to visit my dad we always make sure to go to Newbern’s because they have the best fillet catfish that I’ve ever eaten! The service is incredible, warm and friendly. I guarantee you you’ll never run out of tears or Coke or whatever you’re drinking and you’ll be waited on immediately upon sitting.

Always great food

Got the best catfish in town

Oh well it is the best catfish restaurant in this area. They have lots of other selections and mouth watering desserts. Always busy though but clean and cozy. Workers are so friendly. Definitely reccomend....

Its Newbern's. That's all I need to say. Great food and staff!

Always great food, and great service! And I could eat the hush puppies until I burst.

It has a great homey feel and the food is really good!!!!

If you love catfish this is one of the best places around. It can get crowded on the weekends, but if you can find that "magic hour" it is a perfect quite place to enjoy family and friends. Staff is very kind and have that old feel where they treat you like people rather than just another numbered customer to get you in and out quickly.

They're usually pretty good. My small had 1.5 fish. No butter for my baked potato.. Think I'll stick with Champy's for the same price and more fish

Love this place!! Their specialty is fried catfish, so, so good!!! Other menu items as well. No alcoholic beverages sold.