8 Best Southern Restaurants near Natchez

“waited 45 minutes for food that was lunch special...flies everywhere“

“We enjoyed our lunch very much and the service was excellent!“

“The shrimp and grits were delicious. We dined in the pub and enjoyed the laid back vibes and friendly service.“

“A group of 9 couples stayed there this weekend and we had a blast. Even with a short staff they went above and beyond to make our stay very enjoyable. We had a blast the entire weekend. All of the food was delicious. We will definitely be back.“

“Enchanting art, delightful host, comfortable guest house, with a fascinating history.We booked Joe’s home last minute after deciding on a whim to spend the night in Natchez. Best decision of our entire trip. Joe is wonderful. His home is full of surprises and every single item has a story that Joe is happy to tell. His knowledge of the area and his deep love of history kept us captivated for multiple hours. The conversations flew by!The cottage was very comfortable with strong air conditioning and fitted with everything we would need. (Especially loved the touch of Joan Rivers lore.) My friend and I really enjoyed the covered porch with attached patio while an evening storm passed. The colorfully lit landscaping with multiple fountains kept us outside until midnight.Our biggest surprise during our stay was Breakfast. Want to know what it’s like to feel like royalty? Joe pours coffee from sterling silver pots and serves food on 19th-Century French china. It felt like a scene from Downton Abby or Gilded Age. We were left in awe.Peaceful, serine, and so so comfortable.An absolute must stay if you’re in Natchez.I will be returning again from NYC.Thank you Joe!“

“Amazing dinner and appetizers!“

“First things first — we love Fat Mama’s. I mean it. We could eat there every single day and be perfectly happy with the taste of the foods on the menu. The food is always flavorful, the new menu additions are phenomenal, and the staff is consistently kind, helpful, and quick to fix any hiccups. We’re huge fans over here — big hearts and even bigger appetites! That said… can we talk meat portions for a second? We ordered carne asada tacos and a pulled pork southwestern potato — one of our new go-to meals. One of my tacos had literally one tiny piece of meat in it. And the pulled pork? Maybe two forkfuls. Total. That’s a problem when you’re feeding carnivores who basically live for protein. Now hear me out — I totally understand that the price of goods has gone up. People want quality but don’t always want to pay what it costs. I get that better than most, trust me. And I don’t mind paying extra. I really don’t. What I do mind is not being told ahead of time. If portions are going to be light — especially on the meat — just tell me! I’ll gladly order extra. I’m not complaining about the cost; I’m asking for transparency so I can plan accordingly. A simple heads-up like, “Hey, this taco only comes with a small amount of meat,” or “The pulled pork is more of a topping than a full serving,” would go a long way. Again — I love y’all. The food is delicious, and the experience is usually great. This is just me asking for a little straight talk when it comes to meat portions so we can keep satisfied and full. 💕 #SupportLocal #StillAFan #MeatLoversUnite #JustKeepItReal“

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