Drove up from Starkville for date night, and let me tell you, Forklift was worth it. Excellent food and a great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Bailey
Everything was amazing. Too cold in there.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
David W
Promising American restaurant with a strong Southern influence and nice service, decor, and wine selection. A few menu items need refining, but the overall offering shows great potential.
Shrimp cocktail was chilled and meaty with a strong horseradish component in the sauce. Enjoyed the bites.
The flavor combinations on the charcuterie board were pleasant with three kinds of meats and cheeses along with the mustard, jam, nuts, and other items. The amount of meat and the presentation made the dish feel a bit sparse.
The gumbo is topped with crab and included hearty amounts of shrimp, crawfish, okra, and other goodies. Note that the gumbo is tasty, but non-traditional in terms of not using a lot of roux (the gumbo was closer to the consistency of soup) and the flavor of the gumbo was more acidic than normal.
The Cabernet and Pinot Noir offerings were a nice surprise. Enjoyed the selection. Our waitress was quick to swap out the glasses of wine and open new bottles. Recommend storing the wine in a fridge to help extend the life of the open bottles.
Our batch of raw oysters was not chilled / fresh. Recommend ordering the oysters grilled or Rockefeller style.
The service and ambiance suggest a mid-to-high price point, but for the restaurant to meet that level, consistency in dish quality and presentation (like the charcuterie and oysters) will be key.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Andrew Rodriguez
This is a great little hidden gem!! We sat at the bar and had excellent service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ricky Serrano
Excellent food and service. When in area, I will visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan Walker
The Korean Tacos are perfect
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donna Seal
We placed a pickup order for lunch and we were able to order on line prior to the restaurant opening! Our food was fresh and ready when we arrived at the restaurant to pick up our order! Myself and my colleagues ordered the BLT burger, Short Rib Dip sandwich, and a Cuban Grilled Cheese with extra sides of cheese grits, crispy Brussels, and fries that were seasoned to perfection! We had generous portions that did not disappoint!!To top it off we had the Banana Pudding Cake for desert which is a must have! We will definitely be back for more!! 💯 % Recommend !!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Adelman
Had dinner at the bar. Was rather impressed. Gumbo was excellent! Had shrimp & grits for dinner which was phenomenal. Jumbo sized shrimp, grits great, bacon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was balanced.
We had our first lunch here with a party of six, service was very personable and professional with detail explanation of all the different choices. Most of us chose the meat and three which were all incredible. All the food was fresh and home-cooked like an upscale restaurant but very reasonable in price. Next time we’re in town we will be back. Would love to try dinner the next time. Thanks for having a unique restaurant compared to so many.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Adolphe
Absolutely loved my dinner here. Sat at the bar and service was speedy considering how much the bartenders were hustling making drinks. Had a great rendition of an old fashioned.
Several entrees looked good to me and made it hard to choose which turned out to be a good thing because my first choice was the duck but they were out. Ended up having the pork cheeks. The side of fava beans somehow stole the show.
Ordered a cab sauv and missed my opportunity to have the fava beans with a nice chianti.
Will definitely be back on my next trip to tupelo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edmond Emplaincourt
We always enjoy the variety and quality of food offerings--Unique in Tupelo. A tragic flow, however: the wine list is extremely feeble, and it is hard, if not impossible, to pair the selection with the excellent and exotic dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Philip Blaylock
We had the shrimp cocktail and crab cake for apps, both fantastic. I enjoyed the short rib and it was cooked perfectly and the sides were very good. Great service, I will dine here again.
Everything was delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nola BBQ Shrimp, Wedge Salad
Drove up from Starkville for date night, and let me tell you, Forklift was worth it. Excellent food and a great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was amazing. Too cold in there.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Promising American restaurant with a strong Southern influence and nice service, decor, and wine selection. A few menu items need refining, but the overall offering shows great potential.
Shrimp cocktail was chilled and meaty with a strong horseradish component in the sauce. Enjoyed the bites.
The flavor combinations on the charcuterie board were pleasant with three kinds of meats and cheeses along with the mustard, jam, nuts, and other items. The amount of meat and the presentation made the dish feel a bit sparse.
The gumbo is topped with crab and included hearty amounts of shrimp, crawfish, okra, and other goodies. Note that the gumbo is tasty, but non-traditional in terms of not using a lot of roux (the gumbo was closer to the consistency of soup) and the flavor of the gumbo was more acidic than normal.
The Cabernet and Pinot Noir offerings were a nice surprise. Enjoyed the selection. Our waitress was quick to swap out the glasses of wine and open new bottles. Recommend storing the wine in a fridge to help extend the life of the open bottles.
Our batch of raw oysters was not chilled / fresh. Recommend ordering the oysters grilled or Rockefeller style.
The service and ambiance suggest a mid-to-high price point, but for the restaurant to meet that level, consistency in dish quality and presentation (like the charcuterie and oysters) will be key.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
This is a great little hidden gem!! We sat at the bar and had excellent service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and service. When in area, I will visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Korean Tacos are perfect
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We placed a pickup order for lunch and we were able to order on line prior to the restaurant opening! Our food was fresh and ready when we arrived at the restaurant to pick up our order! Myself and my colleagues ordered the BLT burger, Short Rib Dip sandwich, and a Cuban Grilled Cheese with extra sides of cheese grits, crispy Brussels, and fries that were seasoned to perfection! We had generous portions that did not disappoint!!To top it off we had the Banana Pudding Cake for desert which is a must have! We will definitely be back for more!! 💯 % Recommend !!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had dinner at the bar. Was rather impressed. Gumbo was excellent! Had shrimp & grits for dinner which was phenomenal. Jumbo sized shrimp, grits great, bacon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was balanced.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Gumbo, Shrimp \u0026 Grits
One of the best meals I have eaten! Amazing service!
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A bit pricey
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
We had our first lunch here with a party of six, service was very personable and professional with detail explanation of all the different choices. Most of us chose the meat and three which were all incredible. All the food was fresh and home-cooked like an upscale restaurant but very reasonable in price. Next time we’re in town we will be back. Would love to try dinner the next time. Thanks for having a unique restaurant compared to so many.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely loved my dinner here. Sat at the bar and service was speedy considering how much the bartenders were hustling making drinks. Had a great rendition of an old fashioned.
Several entrees looked good to me and made it hard to choose which turned out to be a good thing because my first choice was the duck but they were out. Ended up having the pork cheeks. The side of fava beans somehow stole the show.
Ordered a cab sauv and missed my opportunity to have the fava beans with a nice chianti.
Will definitely be back on my next trip to tupelo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We always enjoy the variety and quality of food offerings--Unique in Tupelo. A tragic flow, however: the wine list is extremely feeble, and it is hard, if not impossible, to pair the selection with the excellent and exotic dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the shrimp cocktail and crab cake for apps, both fantastic. I enjoyed the short rib and it was cooked perfectly and the sides were very good. Great service, I will dine here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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