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The food served at Boyette's is regional cuisine consisting of southern fried catfish, their own special country ham, fried chicken and all the trimmings. Make sure and check out their menu for a complete list of offerings.
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Boyette's Dining Room
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Boyette's
was founded in 1921 by the late Nannie Boyette and her husband Red. It was
located across the street from it's present location and seated an
estimated 70 people. Today it is located across the street from the Reelfoot State Park Visitor Center and Museum and seats over 300 people.
There have been several different sets of owners over the years and presently
it is owned and operated by sisters Jan Boyd and Fran Hearn. They
inherited the business from their parents Jack and Mary Frances Richardson, who operated
the restaurant from 1968-1988.
Their guest
register has documented visitors from all 50 states and many countries,
including New Zealand, Luxembourg, Russia, Vietnam, South Africa and many
others. It has become one of the most widely known restaurants in all of
Tennessee and the word is spreading more every year.
With all
their popularity, you would expect long lines and you would be right. What
you wouldn't expect is the speed of service and attention to each
customer. Over their many years of service, they have perfected their
craft and they will turn over thousands of customers on a weekend. On a
busy week, they've been known to go through over a ton of catfish.
Their experience also shows in the staff. Many of their employees have
spent the better part of their lives serving or cooking at Boyette's. In a
day when McDonald's is the norm, it's nice to sit down and have your food
prepared and served by people who are masters of their craft.
Combine the
great food in a great restaurant served by experienced people and it
becomes clear why they've stood the test of time. Next time you're in the
area, give em a try, you won't regret it.
