17 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Meridian

“Recently back to Meridian after being gone over 20 years and had a wonderful memory reminded. The Rustler was better than it was when I lived here previously. The service was wonderful! Semes, our hostess, was beyond comparison. She was friendly, genuine, and suggested the perfect meal for me. The waiter was also helpful, courteous, and attentive. The filet was mouthwatering and cooked to my rare temperature preference. The other components of the meal were equally as good. I suggest the Wine and Cheese dressing and the sautéed mushrooms were really delicious. My friends also enjoyed their meals and their first time at the Rustler. We'll be back again! Thank You!“

“Me and my mom went for lunch and literally everything was spot on. Seasoning was spot on. Service Great. Elic does a great job meridian is lucky to have this place“

“My parents and I stumbled across this place on our way home, and what a find it was. From the moment we stepped inside, we knew we were somewhere special. The exposed brick and thoughtful décor struck the perfect balance—classic and nostalgic with just the right touch of modern style. We were immediately welcomed by the sweetest hostess (I hate that I can’t remember her name—she had glasses, a beautiful smile, and the cutest dress). She greeted us with genuine warmth and hospitality that’s hard to come by these days. She led us into the main dining room and seated us at a charming table dressed in crisp white linens. The space featured more exposed brick, tasteful artwork, and just the right amount of décor. The temperature was perfect, and the tables were spaced far enough apart to create an intimate, relaxed atmosphere. Our waiter arrived promptly and was both friendly and knowledgeable. He clearly knew his craft and took the time to walk us through the specials, making sure we felt confident and excited about our choices. We ordered sweet tea, which was perfectly brewed—not overly sweet, just right. The complimentary peanut butter and crackers were something new to us, but after reading about the history behind it, we appreciated the thoughtful touch even more. Our food arrived quickly, and everything was fresh and cooked to order. We tried the spicy chicken sandwich, the cheeseburger, and a special featuring a panini with a cup of gumbo. Each entrée came with perfectly cooked homemade chips. Every bite was spot-on—truly a 10 out of 10. Even though we were full, we couldn’t resist ordering dessert—when in Rome, right? We chose the peanut butter pie and the famous Black Bottom pie. After one bite of those generously sized slices, we all paused and just looked at each other. I don’t exaggerate when I say we unanimously agreed they were the best pies we’ve ever had. What started as a plan to sample a few bites and take the rest to go ended with two completely empty plates. We consider ourselves food lovers, and I genuinely couldn’t find a single flaw in the entire experience. We live nearly three hours away and are already planning a trip back. If you’ve made it this far in my amateur review, thank you—and I truly hope you get the chance to experience this wonderful, history-filled gem for yourself.“

“RaSharna is a great server, she beautiful inside and out.“

“Just ate lunch at the Punjab Palace on the Frontage Road in Meridian, MS. My son ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, while I ordered the Butter Chicken. The location was once the Checkerboard, so it is not a new facility, but it was clean and neat. The staff were friendly and quick. The food was incredible! I mean, incredible. Best Butter Chicken I have ever had. The Naan was perfect. We will go back. Their hours are 11 am to 10 PM EVERY DAY. I can't brag enough about it. Next time I will try the Chicken Currie. I recommend the Punjab Palace for really good Northern Indian Cuisine.“

“Good food. Excellent service.“

“We stayed at the Threefoot hotel and found this remarkable restaurant next door. The service and food were both amazing! The manager was extraordinary and very welcoming. We are planning on returning on our next trip, I would also suggest the jalapeno margarita.“

“When I say the food is good ,yall I didn't eat yum yum sauce until one of my siblings convinced me to try it, I tried it once and now I'm craving it every day..The Oishi rolls...??yall I can't get them off my mind even the Lettuce was good...The sweet tea was even good

Kid-friendliness: The dining area is pretty simple and welcoming, atmosphere great for family dining out nights,“

“Mr. Taco is my go to place for great tasting authentic Mexican food to go. The food is always fresh and tastes great and the service is friendly and fast.“

“amazing food and service very quick and has an amazing atmosphere“

“My favorite lunch spot, but I'm a sucker for anywhere that serves amazing Pad Thai. If you come during the lunch rush, expect to be there about an hour; allow time for the staff to keep up with demand.

Pros:
-Local eatery!
-Their homemade Thai iced tea is absolutely fantastic, you can really taste the cardamom in it.
-I've never had a bad dish from here.
-The staff are all very nice.
-plenty of free street parking available.

Cons:
-The interior can use a little work. It's always so busy at lunch (because the food is amazing) and I think reorganizing the dining area would provide more seating availability.
-They offer canned sodas instead of fountain drinks, which are more sanitary for sure (fountain machines are always questionable lol) but it means no refills.
-the spice scale (offered in a range from 1-5) isn't always consistent; I've had a five that didn't seem exceptionally spicy, and a three that made.me need to guzzle water lol.)“

“10/10 recommend! We had the best waiter and the food was amazing! Ask for Anthony if you want the best service!“

“Great food and great people!“

“It is so Good and lots of food!“

“I came in Thursday for the turkey and dressing I was greeted by Felicia and sat at Hailey table who nice and friendly. They both took great care of me. I will definitely be back“

“The food was overall pretty good. We had catfish, shrimp and chicken. The greens and Mac n cheese were also good. The staff was very nice and kept on top of refills. But please get a better dishwasher. We had to dig through the plates to find a clean one. Overall a good value.“

“I absolutely love the Nola bbq shrimp, make sure that you get it with the grilled lemon! And i have been here thrice and i absolutely love the spicy mango here. I have had amazing servers, always attentive and really kind. Today it was Lexie, shoutout to her! Always happy to be here!“