Swamp John's Restaurant - Seafood restaurant in Red Bay - 5181 AL-24, USA

Food is great!! Placed a Togo order and they let it sit on the counter. I asked the lady at the register if my order was ready she said oh yeah here it is... I said oh I wonder how long it has been sitting there. Oh I dunno she replied. I said I had been sitting for 30 minutes waiting. She said well I didn't take your order. Hmm ok. Togo order- no silverware, no napkins, no ketchup. Food is great as usual but service could use some help.

I liked it. 4 piece Catfish platter with coleslaw and Georgia fries. Fish fillets were lightly battered lightly fried. Fish was done and still moist. Next time I'll call in and get carry out.

Food was very good! We had the buffer. 2 sides and drink were included. Don't expect fine dining but if you like dives, this is the place to go.

Very disappointed in the time it took to get our meal. The shrimp were frozen/shrimp known as Sea Pac I think. What happened to the great restaurant that was here a year ago. The hush puppies had no flavor but the catfish was good.

You have never had better home cooked food from such a small restaurant with the most friendly service and fair prices . And Thursday is Fish Day some of the best pond raised catfish you will ever taste along with all the different sides and sweet tea of course I encourage everyone to stop by at Swamp John's restaurant if you're ever in the area they also have a pick up window you can call ahead and they will have your order ready for you at the window if you prefer . Give them a try you will be glad you did I'm a happy customer for over 20 years now.

The best catfish plate in our area.

My wife told me all about this place before I visited. She & a few of her friends & relatives raved about it. I must say that it does have a style all its own. When you first drive up, you will think you are at an abandoned gas station. However, on other days the line for ordering goes out the door. It is a dive/hole-in-the-wall if ever there was one. It seems to be a bit of an acquired taste that locals absolutely love. If you're not from around here, it may take some getting used to. But I do recommend you give it a try if you are ever in the area. The catfish is the meal my wife loves most. Took a bit for me to appreciate it. But I happily go back when in the area. Just about everything is fried of course, and the tea is every bit as sweet as expected from in the South. I suggest you get everything to go since seating is very limited. Try it out to see if it is for you. But don't be shocked the messiness of the place. You're here for the taste, not the luxury.

I work for the city of Clanton Alabama water department and Swamp John's catered an event for the city. The food was delicious, and the service was great. All of my coworkers had the same experience. Thank y'all for the great work and I will be spreading the word.