Desi's Downtown Restaurant

197 N, Main St, Crestview
(850) 682-7477

Recent Reviews

Glenn Howard

Good food. Country cooking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Cat Fish, Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Fried Chicken Broccoli &Cheese and Famous Cornbread All from the Buffett, Macaroni and Cheese, Homemade Banana Pudding, Bread Pudding and Banana Pudding, Black Eyed Peas, Desi's Is a Southern Style Buffet Fried Chicken Pork Chops and Much More with All Kinds of Sides

Wilma Garvin

Very good food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Virgil Youngblood

Excellent family owner restaurant. ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Robert Jackson

First time here. Cafeteria style. Good food and lots of it. It gets pretty busy. I recommend you give them a try.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Homemade Banana Pudding, Bread Pudding and Banana Pudding, Desi's Is a Southern Style Buffet Fried Chicken Pork Chops and Much More with All Kinds of Sides

Dave Jackson

Great family buffett style restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Cat Fish, Hushpuppies

Walter Geiger

I've driven down Main Street for years and didn't know Desi's was there till today when a group of people came out at once while I drove by. Desi's closes after lunch and open for dinner on Fridays only. I didn't want to cook dinner after an hour drive home, so I at dinner at Desi's. The crowd I could tell were all locals, friendly calling out each other by name. Line up and get your plates served with the country style meats and vegetables. Fish Friday, there was breaded fried mullet and catfish. Not a fried fish eater, so I enjoyed double servings of the ribs, and shrimp pasta (not those mini shrimp, but the good size ones you can sink your teeth into. Selection of vegetables can satisfy the pickiest eater. The desert bar was too tempting, so I did enjoy the apple crisps. Enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere and saw the American flag proudly displayed. Next to it is the Israeli flag. Thank you, that meant much to me.Not too far North of 1-10 for those traveling and want a break from the chain restaurants. This is Southern cooking.Kid-friendliness: Local families with well-behaved kids . There is the self-serve desert bar the kids sure enjoyed. Banana and bread puddings, Peach cooler and I'll mention the Apple crisps again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ribs

Casie S

It was awesome!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hushpuppies, Ribs, Bread Pudding and Banana Pudding

Braxton English

Awesome food get fried chicken.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Broccoli &Cheese and Famous Cornbread All from the Buffett

Jody Combs

A buffet style restaurant open only 11 to 1. Great home cooking here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

J Haynie

I really enjoyed my visit here. Friendly, helpful staff and great food. I like that the buffet isn't self serve, seems more hygienic this way.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Cat Fish, Meatloaf, Ribs, Macaroni and Cheese

Bob Chesley

Down home buffet. Good food plus home made desserts. Locals hang out is the best review a place can get. Btw, I don't live here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Okra, Hushpuppies, Homemade Meatloaf, Desi's Is a Southern Style Buffet Fried Chicken Pork Chops and Much More with All Kinds of Sides

Marie White

I Love Desi'sFried chicken and fried bread❣️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Broccoli &Cheese and Famous Cornbread All from the Buffett, Rolls, Ribs, Creamed Corn, Salad

K Smith

I can see why people like coming here. It’s a good atmosphere, and cozy. However, the decor needs a bit of an update. The lights make everyone look exhausted, and the floors are very sticky (even the carpet?).You can tell the chefs are putting their soul into the food, but please check the cans of their veggies. Some of the vegetables tasted expired/sour.Overall, it’s nice in there

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

Drew Palmer

The food here is amazing and the service is great! Best fried chicken in the area! Southern style food at its best! Absolutely love this place, bring your friends and your appetite!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Cat Fish, Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Fried Okra, Ribs, Macaroni and Cheese, Bread Pudding and Banana Pudding, Creamed Corn, Desi's Is a Southern Style Buffet Fried Chicken Pork Chops and Much More with All Kinds of Sides

John Davis

The best fried chicken and banana pudding in the panhandle.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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