John A's Restaurant (Donelson)

A Southern classic. Hard to find these days but you won't forget them after you try them. Hand-battered and golden fried.

John a's proud serves Mississippi delta pride catfish. It's simply the best catfish in America. Cooked in 100% peanut oil for the best flavor available. It comes with French fries.

Hand-battered in house, fried to perfect golden color, and will make you think we are on the gulf.

Our pickles are some of the finest you will find anywhere. Sandwich slices battered and fried to ensure a fantastic beginning to any dinner.

Hand-selected and battered in the house truly one of our best starters.

John A's twist on a classic. These fantastic skins are filled with chicken, cheeses, and a house Jack Daniels BBQ sauce.

Romaine lettuce and croutons dressed with Parmesan cheese.

John A's version of a chef salad. This is definitely for the diet cheater in all of us.prime rib, ham, cheddar cheese, provolone cheese, pepper jack cheese, bacon, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers.

Tender, juicy breast meat grilled to perfection and served on a bed of romaine and iceberg lettuce, with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and cheese. ​.

One of our top sellers. Try it and you will know why! This prime rib is hand-rubbed with our proprietary seasonings and slow-cooked then piled high on a fresh hoagie roll.

​the title doesn't do it justice. This is true farm-raised American catfish, shipped straight from delta pride in Mississippi. Catfish is our specialty.

Get it your way!! Hand-battered and golden fried or grilled to perfection. The grilled chicken comes served with a light, mildly sweet Asian plum sauce.

Our in house corned beef is hand sliced and piled high, on marble Rye and finished with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and a Reuben sauce.

​An American classic just like john a. A hand pattied 8 oz. Ground chuck burger cooked to your liking. Choice of Swiss, American, cheddar, or provolone cheese.

Shrimp, zucchini, squash, bell peppers sauteed in marinara sauce, served with a side salad and garlic bread.

One of our most popular entrees. Our Alfredo sauce is homemade and truly a crowd-pleaser. Served with a side salad and garlic bread.

Heaping multiple layers of the best lasagna you can want. Served with a side salad and garlic bread. Just like Tommy is a hall of Famer so is this dish.

16 oz of the number one selling steak in America. If you cant decide on a cut the T-bone has it all.

Hand cut with fabulous marbling ensuring great flavor. Grilled to your specification. Ribeye is widely viewed as the most flavorful of all the steaks.

Back by popular demand a flavorful 8 oz. steak sure to satisfy any steak lover. The healthiest steak choice.

John A’s specialty. Boldly seasoned and cooked to your liking.

Just like john a's friend stan musial they are both legendary. Now offering Memphis style dry rib or we will baste it with our own sassy sauce.

This is a regional favorite, served bone-in frenched. A fantastic TN dinner. Served with your choice of sauces: jack daniels BBQ sauce, Teriyaki pineapple glaze, or simply seasoned.

America's leading catfish Delta Pride. Two generous filets hand-battered and fried in 100% peanut oil guaranteeing its the best catfish in America. Comes with white beans, coleslaw, and cornbread.

6 oz portion, caught out of the Pacific Ocean, served with sauteed vegetables and wild rice.

Shrimp hand-breaded in coconut flakes served with citrus rice.

Two grilled hamburgers on slider rolls with lettuce, pickle, and tomato.

Served on white bread with American cheese.

Two chicken tenders served fried or grilled.

Six mini corn dogs served with honey mustard.

John A’s signature dessert. Deep-fried moon pie topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, raspberry, caramel, and chocolate syrups.

Homemade cobblers with seasonal fruits. Served with vanilla ice cream.

Coke, diet coke, root beer, lemonade, dr. Pepper, sprite, coffee, freshly brewed ice tea, and hot tea