The Buffet Menu

Hoppergrass Restaurant at 129 East Ave N, Ozark, serves traditional Southern soul food in a relaxed cafeteria-style setting. The rotating menu features fried chicken, whole catfish, homestyle meats, fresh vegetables, casseroles, soups, salads, cornbread, rolls, and classic desserts. Sweet tea and coffee complement the food, while the All-You-Can-Eat Soup and Salad Bar, Whole Catfish, Fried Chicken, Hash Brown Casserole, and Peach Cobbler stand out among customer favourites and dependable house recommendations.

Most diners spend around $10-$20 per person, with generous portions providing strong value for a homestyle meal. Freshly cooked meats, crisp breading, creamy potatoes, tender vegetables, buttery breads, and traditional desserts create a comforting balance of savoury, crunchy, creamy, and gently sweet flavours.

Vegetarian-friendly choices include salads, green beans, fried okra, corn, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and other rotating vegetable dishes. Healthy options are also available through the salad bar and vegetable selections. A dedicated gluten-free menu is not clearly published, so specific dietary needs should be confirmed directly. A kids' menu and highchairs make Hoppergrass family-friendly. With service mainly from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., it is best suited to brunch, lunch, Sunday family meals, catering, and group gatherings rather than breakfast or dinner.

Menu Highlights

Whole Catfish
Whole catfish is fried until crisp and golden while the flesh remains moist and flaky. It is one of Hoppergrass Restaurant’s most consistently listed customer favourites.

Fried Chicken
Chicken is cooked until the exterior develops a crunchy seasoned coating while the meat stays tender and juicy. Its classic Southern preparation makes it one of the restaurant’s defining comfort dishes.

All-You-Can-Eat Soup & Salad Bar
Fresh greens, vegetables, toppings, and rotating soups provide plenty of variety in one meal. It stands out as a lighter and highly customizable alternative to the richer Southern plates.

Hash Brown Casserole
Tender potatoes are baked into a creamy, savoury casserole with comforting homestyle richness. Its soft texture and hearty flavour make it one of the most frequently praised side dishes.

Macaroni & Cheese
Soft pasta is coated in creamy cheese for a rich, familiar Southern side. Its smooth texture pairs especially well with fried chicken or catfish.

Peach Cobbler
Sweet peaches are baked beneath a soft, comforting topping for a warm dessert with juicy fruit flavour. Its homemade-style character makes it a natural finish to lunch.

Buttermilk Pie
A smooth, gently tangy custard filling sits inside a tender pie crust. The balance of sweetness and subtle buttermilk flavour gives this traditional Southern dessert lasting appeal.