Located at 1173 W Washington St in Camden, Arkansas, Woods Place stands as a welcoming destination for those seeking a genuine dining experience. Our establishment is built upon the foundation of providing a comfortable environment where community members and travelers alike can gather to enjoy a meal. We believe that the essence of a great restaurant lies in its ability to combine a relaxing atmosphere with consistent quality, ensuring that every guest feels right at home from the moment they walk through our doors.
Our commitment to our patrons in Camden is reflected in the way we manage our daily operations. We focus on creating a space that is conducive to both casual lunches and meaningful evening gatherings. By prioritizing a friendly service approach and maintaining a clean, inviting setting, we strive to be a reliable choice for anyone looking for a place to unwind and share a meal with friends, family, or colleagues. We understand that in today’s fast-paced world, having a local spot that offers a sense of stability and warmth is truly valuable.
What Defines the Woods Place Experience
When you visit us at our Washington Street location, we aim to provide an experience that resonates with the local spirit of Arkansas. Our approach is centered on a few core principles that guide our daily interactions and service standards:
A Welcoming Community Atmosphere: We take pride in being a part of the Camden landscape. Our dining room is designed to be inclusive, making it an ideal spot for local residents to catch up or for visitors to get a taste of the local hospitality.
Consistency and Reliability: We understand that our guests value a dependable experience. Our team works diligently to ensure that the quality of our service remains high, providing a steady and enjoyable environment every time you choose to dine with us.
Focus on Guest Comfort: Your comfort is our primary objective. From the layout of our seating to the attentive nature of our staff, every detail is considered to ensure that your time spent at Woods Place is pleasant and stress-free.
Authentic Local Hospitality: We embrace the traditional values of Southern hospitality. We believe that a meal is more than just food; it is an opportunity to connect with others in a setting that feels personal and sincere.
These pillars are not just goals but are the daily standards we set for ourselves. Whether you are stopping by for a quick bite or settling in for a longer stay, we want you to feel that your presence is appreciated and that your needs are being met with genuine care.
A Destination in the Heart of Camden
Finding a place that feels like a natural extension of the community is a rare find, and we are honored to serve the Camden area. Our location on W Washington St makes us easily accessible for those traveling through or living nearby, serving as a convenient hub for anyone in need of a refreshing break. We are constantly looking for ways to improve the guest experience, listening to the feedback of our patrons to ensure that we continue to meet the high expectations of our community.
As we look toward the future, our focus remains on the people who walk through our doors. We invite you to visit us at 1173 W Washington St to experience the atmosphere for yourself. Whether you are a long-time regular or a first-time visitor, we look forward to welcoming you to Woods Place and providing you with a dining experience that reflects the heart and soul of our local area. Thank you for considering us as your choice for your next meal in Camden; we are eager to serve you and contribute to the vibrant culture of our city.
Amenities and More
Menus
Specialities
Chicken Fajita Baked Potato$14.75
Side Of Chicken Livers Or Gizzards$9.99
Chicken Liver Dinner$13.99
Soft Fried Chicken Gizzards Dinner$13.99
Two Fish Or Shrimp Tacos$12.99
Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas$8.99
Sauces
16oz Ranch$9.99
16oz Tartar$9.99
5.5oz Tartar$3.50
5.5 Oz Ranch$3.50
Side Items
Creamy Coleslaw$4.79
Hand Battered Onion Rings$4.79
Spicy Pickled Tomato Relish$4.79
Natural Cut French Fries$4.79
Baked Potato Salad$4.79
French Fries$4.79
Garden Salad$4.79
Sautéed Vegetables$4.79
Sour Cream French Fries$4.79
Mashed Potatoes$4.79
Fresh Fruit$4.79
Baked Potato$4.79
Fried Okra$4.79
Salads
Chef Salad$14.99
Chicken Salad Platter$14.99
Appetizers
Fried Jalapeno Slices$12.99
Fried Mushrooms$12.99
Bacon Cheese Fries$14.99
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Shrimp$15.99
Fried Green Beans$12.99
Fried Pickles$12.99
Beverages
Sweet Or Unsweet Tea$2.99
Coca-Cola Products$2.99
Coffee$2.99
Fish, Chicken & Seafood
Catfish Fillets$19.99
Fried Or Grilled Chicken$19.99
Fried Or Grilled Shrimp$19.99
Catfish Steaks$19.99
Fried Or Grilled Tilapia$19.99
Desserts
Homemade Fried Pies$5.75
Sandwiches
Turkey Club$12.99
Chicken Salad Sandwich$12.99
Chicken Sandwich$12.99
Philly Steak Sandwich$12.99
Reuben$12.99
Fish Sandwich$12.99
Smoked Turkey$12.99
Pulled Pork Sandwich$12.99
Combination Plates
Catfish & Fried Chicken$24.99
The Seafood Platter$34.99
Catfish & Fried Shrimp$28.99
Child's Plates
Child's Shrimp$12.99
Child's Chicken$10.99
5 Mini Corn Dogs With Fries$6.99
All Beef Nathan Hot Dog With Fries$6.99
Child Fish Chicken Combo$15.99
Grilled Cheese With Fries$6.99
Child's Catfish$13.99
Southern Favorites
Chicken Fried Chicken$19.99
16oz. Porterhouse Pork Chop$28.99
Hot Roast Beef$23.99
Chicken Fried Steak$23.99
Burgers & Steaks
Cheeseburger$12.99
Bacon Cheeseburger$14.99
Old Fashioned Hamburger$11.99
Black Angus Ribeye Steak 14oz$38.99
Black Angus Ribeye Steak 20oz$44.99
Turkey Burger$12.25
Hamburger Steak$23.99
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Reviews Woods Place
Andrea Morosky
05-04-2026
My food was great! Quick, hot, tasty. Waiter was very busy but attentive. Moved here 3 years ago from St Louis and this is the best food I tasted here so far! It's a 2 hour drive but I will be back! I bought lunch. Then a Togo meal for … More
Patricia Wright
05-04-2026
Food is always good. Service was slow. Prices are expensive for two $40+.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Seating type
Indoor dining area
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Charles Beames
05-04-2026
What a great place!! I had the smoked turked sandwich it was amazing and the waitress was so sweet!! I would come again for sure!! Ps the fried peach pie was perfect!! More
stacey bluford
05-04-2026
Lunch was really delicious hot fresh selection of bread, followed by great lunch specials, nice seasoned fish fillets and hand cut fries, salad. Ice cold beverage. No room for desert. Service top notch!!! More
Terra Nova
05-04-2026
It's decent food. The butter and bread is awesome. But the prices are getting up there and the staff are kinda....I don't want to say rude, but some of them could stand to be more pleasant. More
Linda J Vecchiarelli
05-04-2026
A great little hometown restaurant in Camden that is friendly, clean, and reasonably priced. We had catfish, which was fresh, and shrimp with fries. Hush puppies and bread come with the meals. While we waited for our meal (a very short … More
Patricia Wright
05-04-2026
Food is always good. Service was slow. Prices are expensive for two $40+.
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Breanna Morrow
05-04-2026
I want to preface and say that the food here is very good, especially if you are a true southerner. HOWEVER,
I do not recommend Woods catering for any events. … More
big sulli
05-04-2026
Went to go eat here twice. Both time they were never open when they said they where. Need to update the open hrs on google and need to place open hrs on front door. This is very miss leading. Drove an hr to come eat here. Try to call to … More
Sallie Godwin
05-04-2026
It's the first time that we got rolls that looked like they were left overs. They are usually really delicious. The catfish was really good as was the baked potato 🥔 … More
Kristen Cribb
05-04-2026
Woods is the first place I check for their lunch specials on Facebook! I haven’t been disappointed by a lunch yet! My favorite is the Vegetable Soup (there is beef in it though)!
S Jackson
05-04-2026
I was driving through Camden yesterday on to visit family and I as going to order dinner. I called to place an order for a 4 piece catfish fillet dinner and was quoted the price of $26 almost $27. I quickly declined! This price is … More
Mary Andrews
05-04-2026
My husband and I love the great food at Woods Place and we love the team there, everyone is very friendly and courteous. 5 STARS👍🏽😋👍💯 … More
Seth Hogan
05-04-2026
Best catfish, hushpuppys. And one surprising thing is the recent. Probably the best rueben ever. Staff very friendly. Great place to go More
Denise Carter
05-04-2026
Great Food GREAT SERVERS!! Had the fish and shrimp. The shrimp were huge and filled my mouth with a glorious flavor. YUM!! More
Veronica Talley
05-04-2026
I used to live in Camden so Woods Place was always the go to for good old fashioned southern style catfish and fixins! I moved to Texas now but I can never forget that down home Southern cooking and that's why it's a must stop when I come to Camden to visit! I just visited today! Love this place! More
Molly J C
05-04-2026
Nice diner with great service and fantastic food. The food isn't fancy, just plain, good 'eatin'.
The complimentary rolls and hushpuppies to start were excellent. We all had burgers and sandwiches and have zero complaints. It was amazing.
They were very busy (lunchtime on a Friday) but I definitely don't feel like we had to wait a long time. The food came out quickly and the server was attentive.
10/10 would recommend and will be back next time I'm in Camden.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Bacon Cheeseburger and Crinkle Fries
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Merlean Thompson
05-04-2026
We were traveling and decided to have lunch. Woods Place popped up on our phone. It turned out to be everything you would want from a casual Southern restaurant. They're tender but crisp fried potatoes and fish so good. And the homemade … More
Susan Petrey Carriker
05-04-2026
The food was amazing! My husband and I had the turkey bacon wrap with iced tea. I had a side of coleslaw and my husband had the sour cream fries. The portions were generous, the flavors were perfect and the ice tea was very cold and fresh! … More
hank padgett
05-04-2026
Excellent food, excellent service. The atmosphere was very pleasant. We had the catfish and shrimp dinner. Highly recommend. More
jana sanner
05-04-2026
One of the best restaurants we have been to. Both had chicken Fried steak. Large portions with complimentary rolls, Hushpuppies and strawberry cake. Excellent service. More
Nancy Leavell
05-04-2026
This restaurant was an amazing find. Wonderful catfish, cole slaw, French fries, hush puppies, and oh gosh, the grilled shrimp was delicious. Kelly was a superb waitress.
Sam Dearman
05-04-2026
Stopped by here on the way home from vaca. Very nice staff, very delicious food! Wish this place was in my home town! Food is pricey but it's worth it. Big portion sizes and tastes so good! I had the chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and onion rings. My son had the fried shrimp, fries and salad. They bring out amazing rolls and hush puppies as a free appetizer.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
chris lacefield
05-04-2026
Great food. I had the bacon cheeseburger, which was made by hand and not premade. Their BBQ sauce is homemade and very good. The complimentary rolls and hush puppies were a nice touch also.
Anson Miller
05-04-2026
Very good. They were busy but made time for me. Very much enjoyed it. They did forget my tea to go. It is ok because I am stuffed!!!
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Bigkev 870
05-04-2026
Excellent!!!! Fish PERFECTLY seasoned, slaw was PERFECTLY dressed an tasted excellent & homemade. The tarter sauce was perfect also along with being house made. So if you ever in Camden, Ar, I recommend you check this place out. Thx for the EXCELLENT meal & hospitality.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Lorenzo Dansby
05-04-2026
Absolutely loved it here, they don't cook with salt here but if you would like seasoned meat just ask for it. The selection is large enough for anyone to get full. Not buffet though.
Kelly Chism
05-04-2026
Great find while road tripping to SAU Magnolia. Everything was so good. Excellent yeast rolls.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Trey Baldwin
05-04-2026
Excellent caterer. Hot catfish and fries and amazing sides. On time and amazing people working our event. Couldn't ask for a more hometown taste for a conference that Woods out of Camden. They catered our event in El Dorado without a hitch. Highly recommended. Couldn't ask for a better opening dinner for our conference.
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Christi Gillmore
05-04-2026
They're busy for a reason- great food, lots of options.
The tomato soup was excellent and the brisket sliders were FIRE. Tender, tasty, meat. Great sauce, soft rolls. And the rolls and hush puppies you get when you are seated, are awesome. I would have been fine with a basket of those rolls for lunch!
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Vickie Padgett
05-04-2026
Hot sourdough rolls & hushpuppies to start you off. We had delicious hamburgers with fresh made onion rings. No frozen patties here! The catfish & ribs all looked delicious. If you’re in Camden, this place is a must try! There were only 2 tables left when we arrived, so we were just in time!
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Wait time
No wait
Reviews Woods Place