Food
GOOD EATS IN THE DELTA
The Delta wants to feed you. It wants to feed you tamales and BBQ and pulled pork sandwiches and deep fried catfish and a giant cinnamon roll slathered with four times the necessary icing.
The Delta also wants to feed you re-imagined southern cooking, styled for modern day foodies and healthy eaters and diners who like stylish bistros.
The Delta wants you to sit on a covered porch with a giant plate of fried chicken or in an antebellum dining room eating scones with local honey. The Delta thinks you're hungry and that you're in the right place.
If you travel for food, you're in for the experience of your life. Feast your way through the region -- pick your own produce at a working farm or take a class at The Viking Cooking School in Greenwood. Chase the heat of Mississippi Delta tamales and follow that with sweet tea. Bring your appetite -- your culinary road trip awaits.
Where to Eat in Tunica
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Hollywood Café
Celebrating over 50 years! Home of the fried dill pickle, juicy hubcap burgers, crunchy catfish po-boys, fried green tomatoes…makes your mouth water just thinking about it. Marc Cohn paid homage in “Walking in Memphis” immortalizing Murial playing the piano at the Hollywood. Locals regularly flock for great food and atmosphere inside a one-time commissary.
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Blue & White
You’ll feel welcome right away. The Blue & White Restaurant is the popular choice for hungry travelers, hunters, cotton farmers and anyone who appreciates the diverse menu and the friendly atmosphere. Established in 1937 out of an old Pure Oil gas station on Highway 61, this is a must-stop. Breakfast served all day.
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Jack Binion’s Steak at Horseshoe Casino & Hotel
Jack Binion said it himself—give the gambler the absolute best, especially when it comes to food. That’s why you get only the finest in dry-aged steaks, succulent seafood and excellent service at his award-winning steakhouse in the Horseshoe Tunica. And you better believe the big boss himself approves—otherwise, he wouldn’t have signed each plate.
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Riverview Buffet at Fitz Casino Tunica
When you work up a mighty appetite, the Riverview Buffet at Fitz Casino Tunica is the best place to be for live-action buffet stations and beautiful views of the Mighty Mississippi. And with plenty of sugar-free dessert options, it’s sure to have something for every sweet tooth.
Where to Eat in Clarksdale
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Ground Zero Blues Club
Clarksdale, Mississippi has long been described as "Ground Zero" for blues aficionados from around the globe. It all started here. That's why Ground Zero Blues Club® was created — to celebrate the area's rich blues heritage and to provide a forum in which it can continue.
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Dutch Oven
An old passenger train depot is where the restaurant calls home. They are an Amish bakery predominantly known for baked goods and sandwiches. There are daily specials including soups and casseroles, not to mention the fantasik deserts. The Dutch Oven also offers a wide selection of frozen items that are take and bake.
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Hooker Grocer & Eatery
Located in the heart of Clarksdale deep in the Mississippi Delta. Hooker Grocer + Eatery is a restaurant, bar, and music venue serving southern classics with a tasty and unique Clarksdale twist. Hooker offers nightly specials not listed on their regular menu. Music is offered weekly.
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Abe's BBQ
Family owned since 1924! Located at the Crossroads of highways 61 and 49. Try their famous homemade bbq sauce, chili cheeseburgers, or hot tamales!
Where to Eat in Cleveland
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Airport Grocery
As a quintessential Cleveland establishment, Airport Grocery offers a true taste of Southern soul food and drink. Hot tamales, BBQ Ribs and Nachos, Burgers, cold beer and pool tables, full bar…you know the type of joint this is! Live music on occasion, a patio and pet friendly! What’s not to love?
Lunch & Dinner • 7 Days a Week
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Delta Meat Market
Located in the Cotton House Hotel, Delta Meat Market features the creations of James Beard Award semifinalist Cole Ellis. The restaurant has been featured in Bon Appetit, Southern Living, Garden & Gun just to name a few. Menu changes daily.
Lunch and Dinner, Tuesday – Saturday • Saturday Brunch
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The Farmhouse Table
One of Cleveland’s favorite breakfast places, The Farmhouse Table is a locally inspired casual restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Sit and stay a while and sip coffee with friends, indoors or on our outdoor patio. This full service restaurant feeds the body and soul with down home dishes. The restaurant is located at the Lyric Hotel West End.
Open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week.
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Hey Joe’s Café & Record Shop
Burgers and beer and vinyl? Awesome! Hey Joe’s, located just across from Cotton Row downtown, is a great place for lunch, or a patio dinner. Plus, they have things going on all week, whether you want to catch a game, play some trivia, or boogie to some live music!
Burgers & Such • Lunch and Dinner
Where to Eat in Greenwood
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Crystal Grill
At The Crystal Grill, we're famous for our pies, but we serve seafood, fish, pasta, steaks, sandwiches, and more. We have something for every taste bud. All recipes are made from scratch using fresh ingredients. Vegetarian options are available too! From Greek to American cuisines, we serve a variety of dishes. Visit us at 423 Carrollton Ave today. Don’t forget to ask about our gluten-free food items when you visit us.
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Giardina’s
Giardina's, one of the Mississippi Delta's most historic restaurants, was founded in 1936 by Joseph Giardina, in Greenwood, Mississippi. A unique blend of sophistication and warmth, Giardina's is the perfect setting for any event. Giardina's bar, reminiscent of a bygone era, features the same dark wood and tile of the restaurant while offering today's premium liquors, wines and liqueurs. Featuring steaks, seafood and Italian cuisine, Giardina's atmosphere is old world elegant but dress is laid-back "Delta casual.”
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Fan and Johnny’s
Owned and operated by Chef Taylor Bowen-Ricketts, Fan and Johnny's provides a unique dining experience in the Mississippi Delta. Join us any weekday for lunch or Wednesday-Friday for dinner.
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American, Sandwiches, Soul Food, Dessert, Fish, Salads, SteakAtmosphere:
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Drakes BBQ
This bbq should be recommended for perfectly cooked BBQ ribs, chicken and potato salads. Drake's BBQ is famous for its great service and friendly staff, that is always ready to help you. According to the visitors' opinions, prices are fair. You will certainly like the charming atmosphere. The Facebook rating displays that this place earned 4.4 stars.
Where to Eat in Greenville
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Doe’s Eat Place
Once its storefront was a honky-tonk, strictly for blacks, with fabulous food and hospitality. They’ve been serving up steaks, hot tamales, chili, grilled shrimp and specialty salads for generations. In 2007, Doe’s was honored by the James Beard Foundation with the America’s Classic Award. Experience the rich history for yourself!
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Downtown Grille
Multi-Cuisine, serving lunch, dinner, coffee and specialty drinks/Services-Takes Reservations, walk-Ins welcome.
Take-out, groups and catering. Visit their website for more information
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Louie’s Fine Steaks
A variety of steaks served in an elegant five -star setting, fine homemade desserts, with riffs of blues music piped in. The chef will give you personal one-on-one service for an unforgettable experience.
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Sherman’s at South Main
Formerly South Main Deli, the restaurant is now Sherman’s at South Main. Sherman’s opened as a family grocery store in 1947. Renovated in 1985, the restaurant is most famous for its homemade pies and unique Delta dining for six decades.
Where to Eat in Yazoo City
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Ubon’s Barbeque of Yazoo
Ubon’s Barbeque has attracted visitors from all over the world. Their walls are covered with thousands of autographs by visitors from California to New York, from Japan to Iceland, from Africa to London, and hundreds of places in between. Ubon’s BBQ Sauce, rebranded in 2012 as “Ubon’s Sauce” (because it is WAY more just “just” a BBQ sauce!) has been a Roark family tradition for five generations. Ubon’s Barbeque is a whole family affair, with Garry and his daughter Leslie, the “Barbeque Princess,” personally greeting their guests on most days (except when they are out winning awards on the BBQ circuit, of course).
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Hall of Fame Restaurant
Have you ever heard of Peyton Manning or Willie Brown? If you have, the Hall of Fame Restaurant is the burger stop for you. Everyone says they are the greatest burgers in Mississippi and you can find out for yourself! Every burger is named after a famously known NFL player and they do not leave you hungry. Even having a burger named after current NFL star for the Philadelphia Eagles, Fletcher Cox, who is a former Yazoo City High School football star.
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The Lucky Dawg
Serving breakfast all day, The Lucky Dawg is a Yazoo County classic. Nothing can be better than trying their famously known pork and a peaceful atmosphere. The Lucky Dawg can conquer all your cravings as they have a wide variety of different kinds of foods to kill your hunger.
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Tom’s On Main
Conveniently located right downtown in a bright pink colorful building, Tom’s on Main is a must-try when visiting Yazoo City. With a different menu everyday, you can stop by for lunch every day and get to try something different and your tastebuds will be dancing every time!
Where to Eat in Vicksburg
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Walnut Hills
Walnut Hills is a Vicksburg icon. Fabulous authentic Southern plantation cuisine served in the atmosphere of an 1880's home. There is a full menu of steaks, seafood, and unique specialties. The world famous fried chicken is a specialty as are the varied garden vegetables, each prepared from unique recipes.
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10 South
10 South is a casual rooftop bar and grill overlooking the beautiful historic downtown with spectacular views of the Mississippi River, Yazoo Diversion Canal and Centennial Lake. The area's only "open air" grill with a full bar featuring burgers, sandwiches, barbecue meats, seafood and other Southern specialties.
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Rusty’s
Located in historic downtown offering casual dining at its best specializing in fried green tomatoes, fresh gulf seafood, hand cut steaks, po'boys, sandwiches and salads.
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Relish Bistro
Upscale casual restaurant in downtown Vicksburg, MS featuring New American cuisine with Italian influences.