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    Blue Canoe

    4.2 (265 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Burgers, Sandwiches
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    BLUE CANOE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Live music

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    Camden Morris plying on the cat head stage

    This was an interesting and fun spot to stop for dinner while in town. The food was AMAZING!! Fried bologna sandwich, salmon BLT and the cheeseburger sliders were SO good! The ladies serving were on top of everything and super sweet!! The number of incredibly talented musicians who have played there over the years, was impressive. The young man, Camden Morris, who was playing when we were there was wonderful. I loved this time with my family while in MS!! Made memories and ate some great food!! Hand cut fries are always the best!!

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    Rebecca H.

    This place seemed like a real local gem and I knew I wanted to come here in some capacity during our time in Tupelo. We took the plunge for dinner, our main meal of the day, so expectations were high. We walked in and a decent number of people in ear was basically a packed place turned to look at us. Normally I would shit myself but in this case, it was friendly looks. I could make out some smiles. Even though we are definitely not from around here, I felt welcomed. The bar was one of the few places that had some available real estate so we sat in between two other parties. We were greeted immediately by the bartender and I had to make a game time decision which was assisted by the wall of drafts only a few feet from my face on the wall behind the bar. GF and I chose two beers we had never heard of and were in business. We looked through the menu. We had initially planned on sharing a couple apps (the fries with crack sauce and fried black eyed peas) but we were so full from those two apps we had no room for anything else. the inside is also super cool. The food was great, the service was excellent, and this feels like a must visit in Tupelo

    Fried black eyed peas!
    David F.

    We had recommendations to be sure and eat here and to get there early. We arrived around 4:30 and parking lot was already almost full! Our server Melissa was excellent. She handled a lot of customers with ease. The fried black eyed peas were delicious. The special was fried catfish sandwich and was very good. This is a very casual restaurant/bar.

    Fried black eyed peas

    The food that we had was good, but they were out of a few things that everybody wanted to try and the reason that we went there for only given it three stars because the bartender was a little rude and because one of the people that came with us ask for refills the waitress literally said well I need to know if there's anything else you want cause I got a table of 11 that I need to take care of and I don't know when I'll be back. We were all look at each other like who says that no, she didn't. OK. Great there's your tip.

    Menu

    Go to this place!! The food is great! The service is great and the music was great for songwriters night! Get the catfish sandwich! It was delicious. We also had the birria grilled cheese, sloppy joe, bologna sandwich, wings and Fried Black Eyed Peas! And don't skip the crack dip French fries! Everything was delicious!

    Late night menu
    Serge A.

    I'd call it a dive bar. Lots of locals but a sprinkle of traveling folks some becoming regulars. I liked the sliders Beers were cold fresh The bartenders weee sweet and helpful

    Burger with everything including the kitchen sink.
    Jeff S.

    On the road on our way to Bentonville, AR we stumbled upon this gem. This is a place that should be on Diner, Driveins, and Dives. This is an absolute treasure. Food is creative, taps are local craft brews, the service is not only stellar but completely knowledgeable. The ambience is a local bar/gastropub. And it was packed. The fried black eyed peas with chow chow is a one of a kind treat here. The burgers come with everything including the kitchen sink. They are a must if you're coming here. Make sure this is your stop if you're ever in Tupelo. It's an institution.

    Thai noodle chicken bowl(special)

    So, I walked in and sat the bar. The bartender had a bit of sass and that was awesome. She was super sweet and helpful helping me choose my dinner. She made all of the recommendations and was absolutely spot on!!!! The restaurant is an interesting place with a very creative menu that is all over the place. I was very impressed and surprised that the food was so good and it all was so very different. Appetizer: fried black eyed peas----absolutely delicious Entrée ---Thai noodle chicken bowls. Amazing!!!! Dessert--- bread pudding, blueberry donut.... WOW! The bar is full service and very professional and productive. I was highly impressed that the band started on time and I mean ON TIME!!! Impressive! The management team is spot on and the staff is highly skilled and functional!!! Great job!!!

    I have come to this place maybe 10 times over a 3 weeks period, and did not find out about it until about a week into my trip. The food is great and service is top notch with a Sassy Bartender.... A lot of fun with live music 3-4 nights a week. Definitely new new local away from home..... Sincerely, Tommy Tupelo

    Shrimp Tacos
    Chriss N.

    For starters my wife and I drove over 400 miles to just eat here. BC is such a relaxing atmosphere you can't help but fall in love with the place. We have had several things on the menu before, for this trip we stared with the black eyed peas then I went with the BC burger and my wife went with the shrimp tacos. Everting is always over the top. As far as service goes it's like they are always one step ahead of you. We went 2 days later for lunch and our waitress from our previous dinner recognized us and came over and talked to us. It's an amazing place and we are already planning our next visit. BC keep being you!

    Fried bologna sandwich, was ok, but lots to eat.
    Mark F.

    Solid beer wall, no mistake there. Lots of local and regional choices for taps. The food was pretty hit and miss for us, mostly mess. I ordered the bologna sandwich which was a thick cut of mead with fried egg and cheese, toasted bread. I thought it was okay but I could only eat about a half of it, so if you really hungry this might be one for you. Bartender was very nice, attentive and took her arrest when we were running low.

    My husband and his favorite drink! (Liquid Mary Jane)

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    Awesome place!!!! Great food and even better service. Very laid back and everyone was super nice.

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    five of us for quick dinner. hamburger was one of the best I have had in some time.. small but comfortable

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    Fave place in Tupelo to eat and drink. Gets very crowded fast so come early ! Large beer selection

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    Whooo weeee!! Man these lady's keep the food and beverages coming. Stop in here and hear some music and have a cold drink or 3?

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    Great place with a funky vibe. Had a couple good vegetarian options for my buddy. Only wish they had a band that night.

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    4 years ago

    Great food, great atmosphere, great music, and a beer list to satisfy the pickiest hipster. What else do you want?

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    Funky place with good food and great service. All tables were filled and waitress kept up with a smile

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    This place is legit. Tupelo is cool. Live music was pretty awesome. Food and drink were decent. Definitely a locals hangout. I recommend.

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    Great little shack. Good food and the service people are fantastic. Very much like home.

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    4 years ago

    Friendly laid back atmosphere! When I went it was a live band there that performed that I loved! Food great as well as drinks!

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    We've been twice in the past month, and it was wonderful both times. The servers were amazing. They…read moremade sure we were comfortable with our seats, that our drinks were what we wanted, explained the appetizers to us if we had questions. The mushroom burger was so good, the original burger was perfect. The cheese sticks were delicious. It was nice to sit and watch football with my husband and be able to hear the tv. The music wasn't too loud either, it was a perfect balance of sound.

    I won't be coming back here, and honestly, I should've trusted the reviews, they have two stars for…read morea reason. It was a Saturday night, and the place was packed, so my sister and I already expected things to be a little slow. No big deal. We ordered the Triple Dipper with bone‑in buffalo wings and double eggrolls to share. When the food came out, we noticed we had three cups of regular ranch. Usually, the eggrolls come with avocado ranch, so we waited for our server, Shelby, to come back so we could ask for the right sauce and some small plates. It took a bit, but again, it was busy. When Shelby came back, we asked for avocado ranch, blue cheese, and the small plates. We started eating the wings while we waited, and they were overcooked. Shelby brought everything out, but the avocado ranch was chunky, and I've never seen it look like that anywhere. I added a photo because it was honestly shocking that someone thought that was okay to serve. When she checked on us again, my sister asked if we could get the avocado ranch that actually comes with the eggrolls. Shelby said that was it, they just "didn't mix it well." We asked if the kitchen could make a new one, and she said she'd check. She came back apologizing, saying the chef said no. She offered a different sauce, but at that point we didn't want anything else. Shelby was nice and did what she could, but the issues coming from the kitchen, the overcooked wings and especially the chunky avocado ranch, were a huge letdown. A lot of it wasn't her fault, but it was enough for us to decide we won't return. I don't recommend this location. And if you do go, definitely avoid busy times.

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