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    • ABOUT US
    • OUR STORY
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    • BUFFET PRICES
    • CARRYOUT PRICES
    • CATERING
    • CONTACT US
    • SCHOOL LUNCH PROJECT
Barnyard Buffet
  • ABOUT US
  • OUR STORY
  • HOURS
  • MENU
  • BUFFET PRICES
  • CARRYOUT PRICES
  • CATERING
  • CONTACT US
  • SCHOOL LUNCH PROJECT

Menu

Weekly SPECIALS

Monday - BBQ Ribs (seasoned with our favorite BBQ Rub, Honey, and Brown Sugar, basted with our Signature BBQ Sauce, and then slow-smoked over Hickory chips)


Tuesday - Fried Pork Chops (marinated, dipped in Chef LiWill's seasoned buttermilk batter, hand-breaded with our Signature Chicken Breader, and then deep-fried to golden brown perfection)


Wednesday - Spaghetti with Meat Sauce - ground beef marinara, slow-simmered with onion, basil, garlic, and olive oil.


Thursday - Orange Chicken & Fried Rice (boneless breast bites that are marinated, breaded in our Signature Chicken Breader, tossed in Chef Toy's Signature Orange Sauce, and served with Toy's scratch-made Fried Rice)


Friday - Friday is special. Friday lunch (11-4), we offer Baked Fish and some other unique treats such as Chicken Tenders or Red Beans & Rice. Once 4pm hits, we roll out our signature Fried Whole Catfish! This dish has been nominated 4 consecutive times for Lagniappe's "Last Meal on Earth."


Saturday - "Gameday Buffet" featuring fresh Fried Chicken Wings in 3 Flavors: Buffalo, Lemon Pepper, & Sweet Chili. We make our Lemon Pepper Sauce from-scratch, and our wings are delivered fresh, marinated in-house, (sometimes) hand-breaded in our Signature Chicken Breader, and fried fresh.


Sunday - "Sunday Dinner Buffet" featuring Turkey & Gravy, Cornbread Dressing, Cranberry Sauce, Braised Turkey Necks, Sweet Potato Casserole, and Chef Deloris' signature Broccoli Cheese Casserole.

Daily Entrees

  • Fried Chicken - our Nappie-Nominated "Best Fried Chicken" was also listed on AL.com's "Best Fried Chicken in Alabama." Our Signature Chicken Breader was designed by our founder, Nancy Nelson. This chicken is delivered fresh, marinated in-house, hand-breaded, and fried fresh to order.


  • Spicy Fried Chicken - our Signature Spicy Chicken Breader was designed by our 2nd-generation owner, JJ Nelson. Our chicken is delivered fresh, marinated in-house, hand-breaded, and fried fresh.


  • Fried White Fish Fillets - boneless fillets are hand-breaded in our Signature Fish Breader and fried fresh to a light golden brown. Served with Tartar Sauce and Cocktail Sauce.


  • Pork Pot Roast - our "Mississippi" twist on traditional pot roast. It's packed with extra flavors like Ranch, Au Jus, and Pepperoncini and made-from-scratch by Chef Deloris.


  • Baked "Lemon Pepper" Leg Quarters - our chicken is delivered fresh, hand-seasoned by Chef Deloris, basted with butter, and baked to a crispy golden brown. On Fridays, we do Baked Fish instead.


  • Fried Chicken Pot Pie - made in-house by Chefs Stephanie and Toy using the previous day's leftover Fried Chicken


  • Fried Livers - our chicken is delivered fresh, hand-breaded in our Signature Chicken Breader, and fried fresh.


  • Fried Gizzards - our chicken is delivered fresh, hand-breaded in our Signature Chicken Breader, and fried fresh.

Daily Starches & Veggies

  • Candied Yams - fresh, local sweet potatoes baked in our vanilla-based Signature Yam Glaze


  • Mac & Cheese - large elbows tossed in a roux-based, creamy 3-cheese sauce and topped with melted Cheddar-Jack cheese


  • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy - fresh Idaho russet potatoes mashed with butter, cream cheese, salt, and pepper and served with Beef or Chicken Gravy


  • Green Beans - slow-simmered in chicken broth, melted pork fat, diced onions, and just the right seasonings


  • Cabbage - chunked green cabbage slow-simmered in chicken broth with rendered pork fat and just the right seasonings


  • Rutabagas - slow-simmered with pork fat, butter, and sugar


  • Collard Greens - slow-simmered in chicken broth, melted pork fat, and classic seasonings that include sugar and cayenne


  • White Rice - served with Beef or Chicken Gravy


  • Peas & Beans - A fun rotation of Black Eyed Peas, Large White Lima Beans, Speckled Butterbeans, and Baby Green Lima Beans.

Fried Sides

  • Hushpuppies and Cheese Sauce - our signature onion-style Hushpuppies come with Cheddar Cheese Sauce for dipping (just like the Catfish houses in Mississippi)
  • Fried Okra - lightly battered in cornmeal
  • Seasoned Potato Wedges - thick, crinkle-cut potatoes with plenty of flavor
  • Corn Nuggets - sweet corn fritters fried until golden and crispy
  • Onion Rings - beer-battered Sweet Onions

Cold Sides

  • Coleslaw - chopped cabbage in a light, tangy dressing
  • Potato Salad - creamy southern-style with mayo, mustard, and eggs
  • Macaroni Salad - pasta is combined with sweet pickle, celery, red bell pepper, mustard, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing.
  • Bean Salad - a medley of fresh-cut green beans, fresh-cut wax beans, and dark red kidney beans in a unique sweet and sour dressing
  • Applesauce
  • Peaches, Pineapple, & Cottage Cheese

DESSERT BAR & ICE CREAM FOUNTAIN

  • Ice Cream (100% Dairy) - Vanilla, Chocolate, or Swirl
  • Banana Split Bar - Bananas, Chocolate Sauce, Caramel Sauce, Raspberry Sauce, Rainbow Sprinkles, Oreo Pieces, and Chocolate Chips
  • Dole Whip - We bought a 2nd ice cream machine to accommodate 2 flavors of America's favorite fruit-flavored ice cream. We always offer Pineapple plus a rotation of Raspberry, Mango, Orange, Strawberry, Cherry, Lime, Lemon, and Watermelon.
  • Peach Cobbler
  • Blackberry Cobbler
  • Banana Pudding
  • Triple Chocolate Brownies
  • Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Peanut Butter Cookies
  • Watergate Salad - a classic southern pistachio and marshmallow salad
  • Fresh Fruit Salad - Grapes, Pineapple, Mandarin Oranges, Cantaloupe, and Honeydew.
  • Sugar-Free Jello - Strawberry or Orange
  • Sugar-Free Chocolate Pudding

SALAD BAR

Leafy Greens - Iceberg Lettuce or Caesar Mix (Romaine Lettuce with Shredded Parmesan)


Fresh Vegetables - Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Mushrooms, and Green Peppers


Meat, Dairy, & Protein- Diced Eggs, Cheddar-Jack Cheese, Diced Ham, and Pulled (Fried) Chicken


Pickled Toppings - Kosher Dill Pickle Spears, Sliced Pickled Beets, Black Olives, Pickled Okra, Pickled Jalapeños, and Pepperoncini


Dry Toppings - Croutons, Craisins, and Bacon Bits


Dressings - Homemade Buttermilk Ranch (using Hidden Valley seasoning mix), Thousand Island, Blue Cheese, Italian, Catalina French, Honey Mustard, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Caesar, Olive Oil, and Balsamic Vinegar


Crackers - Captain's Wafers, Saltines, and Wheat Thins

Breads

  • Cornbread Muffins - our Signature Yellow Corn Muffin Mix has been around for more than 20 years
  • Yeast Rolls (By Request) - Slacked, Proofed, and Baked Fresh Daily. Brushed with Melted Butter before serving. Ask your server! We keep these in a bread box in the kitchen for freshness.

DRINKS

  • Red Diamond Sweet Tea
  • Red Diamond Unsweet Tea
  • Betty Jean Lemonade
  • Red Diamond French Roast Coffee
  • Red Diamond Decaf Coffee
  • Pepsi
  • Diet Pepsi
  • Pepsi Zero
  • Starry
  • Dr. Pepper
  • Mountain Dew
  • Mug Root Beer
  • Sunkist
  • Fruit Punch
  • Hot Tea
  • Hot Chocolate

condiments

We proudly everyone's favorite name-brand condiments:


  • Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing w/ Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning
  • Sweet Baby's Ray's BBQ Sauce
  • Ken's Honey Mustard
  • Louisiana Hot Sauce
  • Crystal Hot Sauce
  • Tabasco Sauce
  • Cajun Chef Sport Peppers
  • A1 Steak Sauce
  • Heinz 57 Steak Sauce

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