So, I will start by saying the food had a really nice flavor. I got the crab legs and he got…read morecrawfish, but I'm only giving two stars because the cashier flat out lied about being out of "all" shrimp when I asked for the 1/2 and 1/2. I asked if that meant even fried shrimp specifically and her reply was "yup all shrimp". Sigh, I was a little bummed but the show must gone on (UNTIL) a couple came in about 30 min after us and got shrimp tacos?!?! They were even served right next to us ‍ Not sure why they would feel the need to lie, but to each their own. Also, my potato and corn were as cold as if they came out of the fridge (husbands was not), so I guess they forgot to heat them up? It's a 50/50 if we'll be back sadly.

Warning: this is NOT 3 C's. Don't expect the same recipes and selections. Gumbo was fair but not…read moreamazing like it used to be under 3 C's.

Overall 4 Stars If…read moreyou want a decent Po-Boy in Meridian, make a pit stop at Seafood Express. Get your gas and chips but you GOTTA' get their sandwiches! Ambiance - A locally owned gas store / deli, you can order a variety of FRIED food, both Surf or Turf, plates, family style or a la cart. The only fresh seafood they might have is Crawfish, when in seasoned. There are three or four small tables to seat and eat. I recommend as order as takeout. Service - the staff were fast and friendly. With a steady supply of locals coming through, they ready to take your order. The deli section is stocked with a lot of fried items so you can get your food quicker. However, I would recommend to get one of their PoBoy sandwiches. You won't go wrong. You may have to wait 5-10 minutes but it worth it. Food - 4 Stars Shrimp PoBoy combo w fries and drink. $13.99 I would have given it 5 stars but the fries were overcooked and too crunchy. The quality of the potato of the fries could be better too. The bread was fluffy and toasty just as it should be for a PoBoy! The amount of shrimp was overwhelming. See pictures. The sandwhich came w lettuce, onions, pickles and tomatoes. No mayo. I ordered the 8" combo meal but they have a 6" size, if you counting your calories because your cholesterol will still be high with the amount of fried food! Oh, I forgot, they have shrimp fried rice too. So get a side order! I forgot to order mine. Bummer. Enjoy

Been 5 years since I've been here. My mom wanted some oysters and shrimp so I made a bee line down…read morehere for her. This place is always hopping and thankfully I got here at just the right time. Got the s6 shrimp and oyster combo plate with fries and hush puppies. She's gobbling it up.

I have family living in northern Lauderdale County, Mississippi, and when I am visiting there it is…read morenot unusual for us to go to Okatibbee Creek Fish Camp for a meal. The building is a converted/expanded service station. The general dining area is one large room with picnic style tables and benches. Hush puppies (both hot and mild) and cole slaw are spontaneously delivered to each table even before orders are taken. The servers are prompt and friendly and given the dynamic of the rural community are often personally known to the diners. In that same vein, I don't remember a time that I have ever been there when at least a few of the family members I was with didn't know at least a few of the other customers there. Visiting between tables is common. That having been said, newcomers are absolutely welcomed. The fare is what you would expect of an inland southern fish camp: lots of fresh catfish prepared in a variety of ways and shrimp, oysters, and crab (unfortunately, all frozen) up from the Gulf. All of it tends to be breaded and/or deep fried. There is also a grilled chicken option, a hamburger steak option, and two ribeye steak options, all with appropriate sides. My understanding is that the Okatibbee Creek Fish Camp is only open for dinner and at that only a few days a week. Please call 601-737-2051 for specific information. As an uncle of mine used to say, it's so rural that it's downright local. I have no idea what anyone would be doing in that area who doesn't live there or who didn't, like me, at least grow up there; but if you should find yourself--for whatever reason--in the north end of Lauderdale County, Mississippi looking for an authentic local dining experience, you're not going to do any better than the Okatibbee Creek Fish Camp.

Seafood platter was very poor.2 pieces of fish were okay. 4 hard fried small sysco shrimp and 2…read moreoysters that were the size of my thumb with no shrimp or oyster taste. Dried out, overcooked stuffed crab. We eat out all the time but this restaurant will not be on our list of places to eat. Very poor quality food.

For starters, the food is delicious!!! Service was friendly. The Mac and Cheese was probably the…read morebest I've ever had and the turnips were fresh. They have a nice little meat market if you're looking for something different. I will definitely be back here again. One piece of advice l, call your order in advance because it takes a few minutes. My plate cost $12.99 +tax which isn't bad from what other places are charging.

Good food, good service. Prices are reasonable for the quality. We continue to return.read more

Great food and great service. The atmosphere is lively. Would definitely recommend!! Beautiful…read moredecor.

-- Good Intentions, Poor Execution…read more Let me start by saying I wanted to like Don P's. Friday lunch, only three other tables occupied, and a menu that had real potential. Unfortunately, the experience fell short from the moment we walked in until we tracked someone down just to pay and leave. ________________________________________ First Impressions No greeting. No hostess. We stood at the entrance long enough to feel awkward before walking up to the counter ourselves to ask the basics -- do we seat ourselves? Is there table service? They clearly saw us, but ignored us. Not a great start for a sit-down restaurant. ________________________________________ Atmosphere & Presentation The décor is trying to do something, but it lands closer to glitzy-cheap than charming. More noticeable: the food arrived in takeout containers with plastic utensils, and drinks came in disposable cups. At a table-service restaurant. At lunch. No aprons, no uniforms on the staff -- nothing that signals "we take this seriously." ________________________________________ The Food OG Gumbo -- 3/10 I've driven hours out of my way for great gumbo. This wasn't it. Okra, andouille, chicken, shrimp -- the ingredients were there, but the broth was thin and watery in a way I've genuinely never experienced before. It's not the worst gumbo I've ever had (chain restaurants hold that title), but it was very substandard, a real disappointment. Cajun Pasta -- 2/10 This one was rough. Overcooked pasta, bordering on paste, and salted so aggressively it tasted almost intentional -- like Cajun seasoning AND an extra round of salt was added separately. Nearly inedible, and I don't use that word lightly. ________________________________________ Service Virtually nonexistent. We were ignored for most of the meal and had to physically hunt down our server to get the check -- so we could leave and go eat somewhere else. That about sums it up. ________________________________________ Final Thoughts Don P's isn't without potential -- the concept is there, and the food came out hot and fast. But hot and fast doesn't cover watery gumbo, over-seasoned pasta, disposable everything, and a staff that seemed indifferent to our presence. With some serious attention to food quality, service standards, and basic dining room professionalism, this place could be something. Right now, it's not. Would I return? No. Would I recommend it? Not yet.

Always good seafood boils! I got the $60 crab legs boil.. I needed a wheel chair to leave. So so…read moregood.

Service was friendly, but very slow. The boil was OK, but a pretty low quality of shrimp and only…read more1 potato and 1 corn in the bag along with a pound of shrimp. All the other seafood was frozen Sysco stuff. Crab cakes were the same frozen ones I get at the grocery store - but overcooked and too crisp. I had a crawfish po-boy (they call it the Breaux Boy) - the roll was browned great, the veggies were fresh... and the fried crawfish were overcooked. I honestly couldn't tell if they were crawfish or shrimp - they just tasted burned. Their custom "voodoo sauce" is overly sweet and the sandwich would have been better served by a standard remoulade or even just mayo. I may be prejudiced since we were on our way back from the coast, where we had wonderful fresh seafood. But I wouldn't be back here again.

We almost passed this place by because, from the photos, it looked like a remodeled house just a…read morecouple of miles off I-20. After looking at the website and photos, I began to wonder if we were dressed nicely enough! We made a 5:00 reservation (online), walked in at 5:02, and were immediately greeted with such a warm welcome that we instantly felt welcome. Our server recommended the pineapple lemon drop--absolutely delicious! The house salad with the warm bacon dressing was magical, and my husband loved the peppercorn ranch. Both ribeyes were cooked to perfection, the green beans were fresh (definitely not from a can!), and the mushrooms were packed with flavor. As we were leaving, we stopped to take a picture and learned that the friendly young woman who had welcomed and served us was actually the owner, Semmes. Her father purchased the restaurant in 1990, and after his passing in 2024, she proudly took over the family business. Watching her interact with every guest, it was clear she genuinely loves what she does. She was a ray of sunshine to everyone who walked through the door. I also loved seeing her dad's antique car parked outside--a sweet tribute to his legacy. If you're from the Meridian area or just passing through on I-20, do yourself a favor and stop here. Support this amazing 33-year-old female business owner--you won't regret it. -Lacie and Ryan, Texans passing through to Tuscaloosa

Wow! Superb experience and dining. Truly wonderful food…read more What can I say? It needs not a long review at all because this can be reviewed easily: Food: A+ Ambience: A+ Experience: A+ Service: A+ Every server was attentive and wonderfully welcoming, nice, and accommodating. I want people to know about this restaurant, so they make lots of money and stay here for a long time. I also want it to be just like it was tonight when I was there - Light crowd, easy going, relaxing. You can let your guard down in this place. And I just loved it. I went for the basics on my first try- Steak, baked potato, broccoli, salad. Let's focus on that steak - Petit Filet, 8oz, medium. Easily one of the best steaks I have ever had. Top 3. Great job. Well done. Keep up the good work. And may I say, Kat was a pleasure to have as a server. Thank you, Kat. And thank you as well, owner. Very good.

Great food great vibes. Food taste really good. Bar staff on point. Came all the way from Houston…read moreand it's nice out here

Disappointed. I visit Meridian 2 or 3 times a year and stay at hotels within walking distance of…read morethe restaurant. Establishment was very dirty including dining room, counter, cooking area. I counted 5 employees, one dinner guest and myself at dinner time. Almost all employees were walking around behind the counter or in drive-thru with their personal drink in their hand. Very unprofessional. One employee sat on the food prep table in front of me while I was waiting on my order. The catfish was good but now I'm questioning the cleanliness of the whole operation.

Food is great as always never had an issue service is spot on very friendly ambiance is about par…read morefor a restaurant

Realistically a 3.5/5 but I'll round up. Although located adjacent/in a gas station, this place was…read morenot cheap. I will say they do give a generous amount of meat. You did not get a lot of sides though, small portion imo. They had a variety of items to choose from but we decided on the rib plate with Mac and cheese/beans and I will say the flavor of the ribs was really good. Although the ribs wasn't fall off the bone, the meat was still pretty tender. The beans and Mac and cheese were also good, but nothing to rave about. What I was disappointed in was the peach cobbler, it was so bad. Dry and gummy-and kind of expensive-I believe it was almost $4 for a small sauce sized container. I would give this place another try the next time I come around!

One star because the food looks good. One star for the delicious odor. One star for watching the…read moreowner count his cash receipts - entertaining. No stars for the actual food we've waited 30 minutes to get. So, 3 stars total.