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10. Johnnie Mae's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 155 reviews
Johnnie Mae's Seafood & Grille is the sister restaurant to Slick Rick's Cafe located in Natchez, MS. If you like the bold flavors that come from Slick Rick's kitchen, you definitely should try the sophisticated tastes that are only found at Johnnie Mae's!
Reviewed By GilB867
First let me explain my wife and I had driven 7 hours the day we choose to have dinner at this restaurant. We were very hungry and would have been satisfied with only average food.However it started badly from the moment we walked in the door. The owner or a manager was standing talking to a customer purchasing pastries from the case in the lobby. We stood there for quite some time some without ever being acknowledged. Finally I asked her if there was anyone to seat us. To which she replied she would get someone. Finally the assigned person came to usher us into the dinning room.She assigned us a table by the wall, although I had asked to sit by the window. Then off she went never to be seen again. We sat there for another ten minutes or more before a waitress poked her head around the corner. The waitress came to the table and apologized profusely for the wait saying no one had told her we had arrived.We ordered the large fried seafood platter, and seafood gumbo. After approximately 20 to 30 minute wait she came back to tell us the cook had misplaced our order and he had only just begun to prepare our meal. Now you are probably asking yourself " Why did you not leave at that point ?" Because we had driven all day and figured by the time we found another restaurant our food would have been ready, so despite our anger we would save time by simply staying where we were.Finally the food came, the seafood gumbo was pretty good, but the oysters, shrimp, fish, and yes even the french fries were terrible. Each item tasted terrible ! It was probably the oil they were cooked them in, but they were not good, they were really bad. The hush puppies were even under cooked. All in all a terrible meal.I asked our waitress if she would comp my two beers. She came back and said they would deduct the price of one seafood gumbo appitizer from our bill. When I checked the bill item for item, to add insult to injury, they had indeed deducted one seafood gumbo but had charged me for two of my beers at full price, DESPITE the fact it was Happy Hour and I should had received two beers for the price of one.What a nightmare. Our waitress Elaine was as pleasant as could be and did all she could to make up for the terrible food, and our lost order.I wish I had gone to McDonalds !We cannot tell you how much we appreciate this information. Unfortunately, we have found out that we have problems with night shift and we are working very hard to figure out who and what is the issue because there will be repercussions. We work so hard to keep problems like this from happening and now we ask for your help. If you would, please contact us at [email protected] and describe the person at the pastry counter and when and what time you visited. We are so sorry about your experience at Johnnie Mae's.
9. Biscuits & Blues
Overall Ratings
4 based on 542 reviews
Reviewed By PeanutWellington
We had read about this restaurant and then tossed up between it and one on the river but there was no parking and this menu looked amazing - we weren't wrong. Our waitress was fantastic (April???) and the singer was outrageously fabulous - he sang all our songs and really made our time in Natchez more enjoyable. We chose an oyster poboyvbecause we had never had them, mushroom on a beignet and Mini Muffalettos which were thinly sliced ham, swiss, salami & provolone baked in French bread with an olive - caper dressing - all were amazing and I wish we had been able to go back another night to try out their other southern specialities. She brought us the best biscuits served with apricot butter - I have always been sceptical about biscuits as we have had the worst ever at different places - however these were light and fluffy inside and crisp outside - delicious and changed my view of them! Real southern with cocktails, music and biscuits!! Loved it!
8. Restaurant 1818
Overall Ratings
4 based on 331 reviews
At Restaurant 1818 you will dine in what was originally the Men's and Ladies' Parlors of the Main House. These two parlors are adorned with period crystal gasoliers. These impressive reproduction chandeliers and wall sconces were custom made for Monmouth
Reviewed By Taylor B
If you are visiting Natchez, Mississippi, whether you are staying overnight at Monmouth Mansion Inn and Gardens or not, you have to make reservations to dine at Monmouth's charming and traditional Restaurant 1818. It is antebellum dining in the original men's and ladies' parlors in one of the South's grandest houses, adorned with authentic period crystal gasoliers. It is a page out of Gone With The Wind, an evening with Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara. Open from 5:30 to 8:30 Tuesday through Sunday, Restaurant 1818 is intimate and elegant with impeccable service and exceptional cuisine. My wife and I started with Gulf shrimp cocktail, chicken and sausage gumbo and Caesar salad with grilled chicken. For an entree, my wife had Gulf grouper with tomato butter sauce. I had a grilled bone-in pork chop with mashed potatoes and sauteed green beans. For dessert, we shared a slice of Bourbon pecan pie with chocolate ganache and a plate of white chocolate bread pudding with Bourbon praline sauce. Rhett and Scarlett never ate so well.
7. Pearl Street Pasta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 385 reviews
One of the oldest restaurants in the heart of historic downtown Natchez. A favorite of tourist and locals. Open Monday-Saturday for lunch 11am-2pm and dinner 5:00 pm-9pm (open until 10pm weekends). We will deliver locally for groups of ten or more.
Reviewed By Taylor B
The motto of Pearl Street Pasta is "Best Place To Ruin Your Diet" and I'll take their word for it. Since the 1980s, this Italian restaurant in Natchez, Mississippi, has been satisfying locals and travelers with its old-style bar and signature seafood, steaks, pasta, salad and flatbread pizza. Located at 105 South Pearl Street, in a cozy and historic brick-wall dining room, it turns dinner into a street party. After several exhausting days of traveling and sight-seeing, my wife and I were ready for some Italian cooking and Pearl Street Pasta provided all the right answers. We started with prosciutto-wrapped shrimp, Caesar salad with grilled chicken, a cup of potato parmesan soup and bruschetta with tomatoes, mozzarella and marinara sauce on crostinis. For an entree, my wife chose an eight-ounce grilled salmon fillet with angel hair pasta, red pepper relish and tomato cream sauce. With a side of grilled asparagus. I opted for a traditional dish, spaghetti and meatballs. With garlic bread. Folks at a nearby table raved about the prosciutto-wrapped veal filet mignon with risotto and sherry cream sauce and veal picatta with angel hair Alfredo. For dessert, we shared a large slice of key lime pie, which seemed to be everybody's favorite and for good reason. I don't know if I ruined my more fish/less meat diet. But I have no complaints.
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6. Pig Out Inn Barbeque
Overall Ratings
4 based on 740 reviews
Reviewed By DWOBOB
When we got to town went to visitor center and asked for a recommendation for a great BBQ place. This was the first place they mentioned so we gave it a try. We were not disappointed.The portions were large, the brisket and turkey were both great. The sides especially the beans and Mac and cheese were excellent.
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5. Carriage House Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 403 reviews
Reviewed By Taylor B
You can't beat having a tour of historic Stanton Hall with all of its elegant antebellum trappings, then enjoying lunch featuring chef Beth Blackmon's old-fashioned southern cooking. Located at 401 High Street in Natchez, Mississippi, Stanton Hall's Carriage House Restaurant is open from 11 to 2 Wednesday through Sunday. It truly is a fine dining experience, unlike any lunch you've ever had. My wife and I started with tomato bisque, fried pork skins with pimento cheese and shrimp remoulade consisting of romaine lettuce, fried pickled green tomatoes and deviled eggs. For entrees, we chose southern fried chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetables and grilled top sirloin with hand-cut fries, house-made steak sauce and green beans with bacon. For dessert, we shared warm pecan cobbler with praline ice cream and a root beer float with vanilla ice cream. Afterward, tourists are encouraged to walk down the hall to the excellent gift shop filled with antiques.
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4. King's Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 520 reviews
Historic King's Tavern circa 1789 as seen on Ghost Adventurers and Travel Channel. Wood fired oven with steak, fresh fish and pizza's. Craft Cocktails - some of the best in the country. Also tour the Charboneau Rum Distillery next door. Ourdoor dining
Reviewed By alabamacoles
The food and beverages were delightful! Dined on tasty flatbreads...a muffuletta one and a brisket. Both delicious. Also had the chicken pot pie that was great! Washed it down with a very refreshing Spring Fling made with the Charboneau Rum distilled next door. A wonderful choice on many levels...good friendly service, great food and drink, and a super old tavern to enjoy it in!!
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3. cotton alley cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 947 reviews
Cotton Alley Café provides appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and desserts to the Natchez, MS area.
Reviewed By alabamacoles
Friends and I had lunch at Cotton Alley on our recent visit to Natchez for the Fall Pilgrimage. The salads were excellent with the house garlic creamy vinaigrette dressing. Also had the grilled chicken breast with sautéed vegetables. The veggies were very tasty, but the chicken was a bit overcooked and a little tough. The plates passing by us looked great. The desserts are made in-house and looked super good...too full to eat dessert tho.
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2. Magnolia Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1282 reviews
Reviewed By Peter F
This place overlooks the mighty Mississippi River. We wanted to sit upstairs but it was packed. We had a good meal and enjoyed our experience. The Oysters Bienville were delicious. We liked our entrees and I tried the chocolate peacan pie. That was disappointing. In addition they do not serve vanilla ice cream so that made the dessert less tempting.
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1. The Camp Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 543 reviews
Reviewed By Jim C
Really one of best sandwiches I've had. It was new on the menu. The chicken covered my plate outside of the bun. That along with fresh cut fries and it was a great lunch.
