1 Star - We Came for Dinner... We Left With a Story My girlfriend, my mom, and I came to Dale's Restaurant in Southaven expecting a nice dinner. What we got instead was an unexpected exercise in patience. When we sat down, the place wasn't very busy, so we figured service would move along pretty smoothly. Unfortunately, our table seemed to be skipped multiple times. It felt like we accidentally sat at the "invisible guest" table because staff kept walking past us and forgetting what they were supposed to bring. While waiting, they brought us sweet tea and cornbread muffins. Now listen... I like sweet tea as much as the next Southerner, but this one was so sweet it felt like it skipped tea entirely and went straight to syrup. If hummingbirds ever open a restaurant, this would probably be their house drink. The cornbread muffins were an adventure of their own. They were very dry, spongy, and unusually sweet -- almost like someone confused cornbread with dessert. Imagine expecting cornbread and getting something closer to candy. That's the closest description I can give. The atmosphere didn't help the situation either. The vents above the dining area looked like they hadn't been cleaned in a while, the walls felt bland and lifeless, and several tablecloths were torn. Along the bottom trim where the wall meets the floor, it looked like there was some serious wear and possible moisture damage going on. After waiting long enough and tasting what we had, we decided to call it. I spoke with the manager, who did apologize and told us not to worry about the bill, which I appreciated. That was probably the best part of the visit. At that point we decided to leave and find dinner somewhere else. Nick's Final Bite: We came for dinner... but left with sweet tea syrup and a cornbread identity crisis. read more

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Dales now has breakfast! Dales has been on my list to try for a while, but when I go out to eat, southern comfort food just isn't in my top choices I want so we've always put it aside. Well this weekend we gave them a try for breakfast and so glad we did! We are now going to definitely go back for dinner sometime soon! We went on a Saturday morning and it wasn't too busy. I just love the Christmas town at the front entrance. I was in "awe." We were seated right away. Our waitress was very attentive and all the waitresses did coffee rotations so we were always good on drinks. The food... delicious! The fried potatoes were cooked perfectly. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. That gravy was just like I make at home and perfect. The biscuits were nice and the monte crisco was the best we've had! Really, our only complaints are the rice grits, they just didn't go with the meal well, and that my omelette was supposed to have chorizo, but they did sausage instead. Not a huge deal because it was still good. Try their breakfast out! We'll be back for dinner. read more

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I was very happy to find out that Dale's serves Chicken and Dumplings. When my children became teenagers we would visit Dale's occasionally for vegetables and a meat and fries for the children. So I saw a review of them remodeling and the food was better! I called and inquired about the chicken/dumplings. A male answer a few weeks ago and I asked several questions. He said the dumplings were made from scratch. And I went and got the Chicken and dumpling, lima beans, macaroni and cheese, yams. Everything was excellent ... not too salt, dumplings fluff, yams sweet, but not syrupy, and cornbread was moist and not sweet. But today the dumplings were salty, yams reminded me of too sweet kool-aid, and the macaroni and cheese looked like an advertisement for boxed Kraft Mac and cheese!!! I split everything in half, because I was hungry, but it was just NOT satisfying ... at all. What happened to the "from" scratch? This was a to go order, and the person that rang me up was nice. Very disappointing ... read more

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Dales was good but ordering on yelp- with Grubhub... -5 rating. Dales didn't notify anyone that their online system wasn't working. Yelp was supposed to refund my money. Nope. Been 2 weeks and still don't see it, but I do see the charge on my account read more

I haven't been to Dales in a long time this was before they shut down because of the health department so now 2025 me my husband, baby and my mother-in-law decided to go so it's Sunday my mother-in-law got the chicken and dressing, the sweet potatoes and the cabbage and when I tell you it look like slot something you give to a hospice patient. Everything looked liquidy. I was so embarrassed that somebody that in the kitchen will actually put that on a plate and serve it so I had the potato they put so much cheese on the potato didn't even think to melt it and my husband got a fish plate now the fried fish was good no problem with that. I don't know what the baby got. The ambience was very crowded. I don't see why they crowded with food like that. read more

Three of us arrived here a little after 1pm on a Sunday. They were very busy, yet we were seated with only a short wait. I expected a much longer wait. Service was friendly and quick. The food was fresh and delicious! It all hit the spot. read more

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Food was amazing.... Thick and moist chicken fried chicken, tasty black eyed peas. Fresh turnip greens, cloved pickled beets like granny made, the sweetest candied yams, and thick fried green maters.... All better than we expected after a full day at Graceland. Fabulous service from Jody. read more

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Arrived 8:30am Friday Jan.2nd Three Parties Already Sitting Waiter Jody Is Awesome Knows How To Be Professional After Ordering One Omelette And One Order Of Biscuits And Gravy It Took 15 Minutes To Bring Order To The Table Bland Gravy,Fried Potatoes Bland,No Flavor On Any Item We Will Not Return For Breakfast read more

Sometimes there's a wait but it's always worth it. Family oriented.Eating areas and restrooms are clean. Most of the time service is slow, depending on the waiter/ waitress. read more

Stopped in for breakfast with friends, food was ok, not great, we had 3 in our party and they got all 3 orders wrong one way or the other, didn't want to wait to get it straightened out, was on a schedule. Server was really nice, don't know where mess up happened. read more

Dale's - Southern Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

Food and Service was very disappointing for breakfast. Took over an hour and 15 minutes to finally get our food after ordering. Ordered eggs over easy and the whites weren't white. Not even cooked. They came out clear. Over medium eggs came out over done. Sent food back to finish cooking and our plates came back with less sausage than it had when first delivered. Took waitress 20 minutes just to take our drink order. The hostess is probably the worst I've ever seen. Tried to seat a party of 6 at a table for 4 and told the lady her kid could figure it out! Renovations look great but don't waste your time. read more

I've grown up eating at Dale's, so I wanted to check out their new breakfast menu. So far so good, I'll have to come back and try some of the other items. read more

Dale's - Shrimp and Grits - Southern Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

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We came in because we heard they were under new management! We came in before noon , placed our order and never got our food and had to get back to our job site. We were there for over 40 minutes. when we got there it wasn't busy , when we left the place was full and Everyone had their food but us. Bad service !! Very disappointed! read more

It appears nice because they remodeled, but I got the chicken tenders, and they were fine, which is why I'm giving it three stars. For the others, they didn't like the food and had to return it a few times, but the manager was excellent; he did everything he could to improve the situation and remove it from the bill. read more

hi, my name is Travis Melton. I work at Dale's and I have to say that this is one of the best restaurants I've ever seen because all the employees are hard-working and the food is amazing and the managers are good and all the workers are friendly and Dallas is overall best restaurant I've ever been to read more

It wasn't as good as it used to be to be the food was kinda bland. I got the chicken and dressing and it didn't have hardly any chicken, I went on a Thursday to have turnip greens and they weren't ready yet. The creamed corn tasted like it came out of a can, but the boiled cabbage was good as well as the cornbread. I was disappointed. The service was good read more

Been going to Dales since 1993. Services and atmosphere are great. Home town favorite for sure. The chicken and dressing is out of this world........Rolls are amazing too! Can't beat this family style restaurant best home cooking in town! read more

The service was very good. The people are all nice and friendly. I ordered the 4 piece catfish and it was amazing. The Christmas decor was very nice and comforting. There was only one server but she was handling being under pressure very well from all the demands of the tables. They didn't have a large menu but the food was great for the price. I ordered the steak and cheese sandwich as well it was very meaty which was a plus. read more

Best burger in town,Dale's is an amazing burger place with the finest quality of burgers you can find...

Great service was binged I went on the wrong day for dressing but still a happy customer

First of all, this building is really well decorated and smells so clean and fresh. Everyone here is dressed professionally and incredibly polite. We brought two of our smallest children with us and our server was so patient. No problem finding a parking spot even though they were busy. The low down on the food: first off the fruit salad, simple and fresh. This isn't some vat of gunk that sits in the back for a week before you see it. Simple and delicious and it wasn't even my side. I got the catfish. Fresh, light, salty (but not too much), crunchy, huge portions! The black eyed peas are the absolute best I've ever had (please don't tell my grandma I said that). Staff was quick and refilled and cleared off empty plates, even with a busy section. You can't miss this building it's pink! Stop by and of course try anything you like but we highly recommend the catfish and I'm certain this is a staple on our restaurant list forever. Very impressed with every single thing. read more

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I and seven family members had lunch yesterday at Dale's. My wife and I had eaten there many years ago--on a Mother's Day, no less--before and recommended it to the family as a great southern, home-cooked-style restaurant. Our decision was somewhat hesitant though after reading some reviews on this site but we went anyway. We arrived before the lunch crowd with only another eight person group was ahead. The rest of the restaurant was empty. We then thought maybe locales don't eat here anymore; boy were we wrong. When we left the restaurant, it was nearly full! Two critiques I have, not complaints, were the menu was not as expansive as the one we had fifteen years ago. However, there was more than enough variety to suit everyone in our group. The second critique was the lengthy wait it took to get served. But one has to remember this is a restaurant, not a fast food establishment. Good food is worth the wait! And the food is GREAT. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. This is a must-place to eat if you find yourself within thirty miles of Southaven. read more

Food is very good and they give good portions. The servers are very friendly. I love their candy yams and the rolls are very good.

I love this place! I am a regular costumer and they are pretty consistent with their service! They are very kind and attentive especially my server!! Ask for Crystal! The food has bigger proportions for their prices compared to similar restaurants in the area. I usually get their salad, my fiancé the grilled chicken baked potato. Sometimes the butter isn't melted all the way and the potato isn't cooked thoroughly. If you send it back they always have it right the second time! The atmosphere of the restaurant wasn't fast paced, although it wasn't slow. The kitchen gets backed up sometimes and the bathrooms stay dirty. If you don't mind these minor inconveniences I would recommend giving this place a visit! read more

It is a tragedy how far the place has fallen in regards to food quality and staff. It was a landmark but I cant imagine them being open much longer if this continues. read more

Love Dale's. One of the best places to eat. Meat and three vegetables is really getting hard to find. Will miss Dale's if they ever close or sale it. read more

I visited on a Sunday evening with family. The dining area was comfortably full, with just a spot or two available for incoming parties like mine. Service was brisk. My food: *Beef tips over rice *Fried Okra *Mac & Cheese *Carrot Salad! Yes, I really the liked the carrot salad. The building feels a little dated and worn, but the value is excellent: good food, reasonable pricing. read more

Dale's - Beef Tips over Rice, Fried Okra, Mac & Cheese. - Southern Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

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What a hidden gem. We were traveling through and wanted a home style meal. Dale's fit the bill. The food was outstanding, especially the Chicken and dressing. Yum! There is a huge choice of sides and the hot rolls and cornbread are worth the drive! The service was outstanding!! Bethany was our server and was exceptional. Our drinks never got below half full. She brought extras of everything. Then of course we had to have dessert. The Lemon pie was the best I have ever had! The chocolate pie was wonderful too!! Please consider this when in Memphis. It is really near Graceland too so perfect for the Elvis fans! read more

Walking in, there was no one to greet me. Which is fine because of the time of day. It's 3:50pm, between lunch and dinner, odd time to eat, so the place is bare. However, when the hostess came around the corner, there wasn't a "oh deer, I'm sorry for the wait....". It was, barely eye contact, and a "hi... just one?", grabbed a menu and walked off.... ok... do I follow you? What about the "alrighty, follow me." Nope. Didn't get that. At least she turned around and asked if I wanted a booth or a table, I told her a booth, and then put that menu down and walked off. I even watched her bring in an elderly couple, they were holding their own menus and she pointed at a table, and walked off. Didn't even escort them to the table. By the looks of it, she's not a waitress, she's only a hostess. She's horrible at it and shouldn't be working here. My waitress was Bonita, she was sweet. She didn't check on me as often as I would have liked and never asked if I wanted a refill, but she was good otherwise. Roll: Heavy, thick and good. Add some butter on there and it's even more delicious. Cornbread: Heavy, and sorta dry. Not as moist and soft as I would prefer. Mac & cheese: Good but slightly bland. The cheese flavor is faint, but still good. I added some pepper to help out. Northern Beans: Very good. Looks super plain and bland, but hidden amazing smoky flavor. YUM! Squash casserole: YUM! Homemade deliciousness. Chunks of squash, just yum. Chicken Monterey (today's special): Moisten and tender, no where near enough mushrooms. Literally about 4 tiny tiny slices, and it was over seasoned, so too salty. I'm here on business. So I might return next time I'm in time, but doubtful. I'm going to rate this place a 4, because Bonita was nice and the food was 90% good. read more

Dale's - A roll & corn bread to start off with. - Southern Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

Delicious comfort food! Dale's is family owned and operated. I really love this place, and you will too.

Food is good. Service stinks. I have been a customer for over 30 years until 2022. The owner told me they no longer give rolls in their to go orders unless you pay for them. When I said to her that was not acceptable because you already made the sides and meats smaller, she said she buys the best quality fish and rolls are not included. The owner was rude and dismissive. I have not been back for over a year due to her attitude. read more

We eat here a lot for work when we want some good home cooking. Our orders have been messed up before as they get really busy but double check and let them know if anything is wrong! We got free dessert one time as it took a while for one order to be fixed. read more

Dale's - Country fried chicken. Cabbage good but bland, mashed potatoes and the greens are yummy! - Southern Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

Not what I expected from a restaurant. It was more like fast food. I had the fried catfish and fried green tomatoes. I was driving from Los Angeles on my way to North Carolina and I didnt want fast food, but to try some authentic Memphis cooking. I was very disappointed with my meal. Service was mediocre as well. read more

Dales was recommended to me by a co-worker. Walked in today for a carry out order, country fried steak 3vegis cornbread and a piece of fillet fish on the side. I got back to the work place and discovered that the fish was not inside the bag, ( I guess it dropped out on my back to work )long story short I called manager to let them Know of the situation. Bottom line I was told no refunds and to check my bag before I leave the next time but , there will not be a next time read more

Good food, not great. Warm, not hot. Full parking lot every day. All in all, pretty good lunch spot. So I've been driving by this place for years and I thought I remembered eating here, but when I walked in, I realized I hadn't. This is a fairly big place, and there are several dining rooms. This is good for 3 reasons that I can think of. 1. Not as noisy. 2. Doesn't feel like a big crowded place. Think of it as several small restaurants in one building. 3. I would think it would help the servers organize more efficiently by working their own dining rooms. It's old and dated, but very comfortable and serves its purpose. The menu was a bit tattered, but still performed its duty. It claimed that vegetables are never frozen or canned. I found no reason to doubt this. Mashed potatoes didn't have skin in them, but they definitely were not boxed potatoes. They had the yummy mushy bites mixed in. The pinto beans were hard to tell from a can. There was pork mixed in, and they were great, so they could be dry beans. I'm sure the boiled cabbage was fresh, because why wouldn't it be? The Mac and Cheese wasn't the best in the world, but it was among the top 10% in the city. The bread muffins were heavy, but excellent and cooked perfectly in house. So far, I'm at 5 stars. Well, the meatloaf was just kind of so, so. I know meatloaf is a tricky thing to order, because they are never alike. It was good, but just somehow not great. Also, the portion of meatloaf was small compared to the vegetables. We had plenty to eat overall, but somehow the main attraction just wasn't the star of the show. This and temperature is the reason for my 80% rating. All of our food was warm, but nothing was hot. I should have to blow on my food when it comes to my table, but this stuff was safe to shovel in. This is my main complaint. There was this weird hole in the ceiling just above our table with insulation falling out of it. Actually it looked more like it was stuffed with toy animal stuffing. The parking lot and building were full. Service was quick. The marine mom waitress was great. My co-worker who was with me is a marine. We had a good time. I suppose I'll come back, just not that excited about it. read more

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Down home, fresh, southern cooked food. I've always found the servers to be great and the food delicious. Their cornbread muffins (served before the meal) are great. On my most recent visit I had the the 4 Star (4 cheeses) chargrilled burger which was lip smacking delectable. Love the yesterworld decor. Currently they have a Christmas Village Display in a huge opening near the front door along with a gargantuan Christmas tree. read more

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This place has great down-home Southern cooking! We love their meat and veggie specials, candied yams, fried cabbage, purple hull peas, greens, corn nuggets, and fried green tomatoes. The open faced pot roast sandwich, pork chops, country fried steak, and catfish are all fantastic! The turkey and dressing is the Sunday and Thursday special and it's right up there with my Mamaw's! Really, I've never had anything here that wasn't good. My sons love their burgers. The homemade pies will make you want to slap your mamma. That could be why my mamma never eats there with me. It's all very reasonably priced. The service can be slow about 1 of out of 15 visits, but it's always friendly and reasonably priced. I've been eating there for years and they keep me coming back for more! They've been updating the decor and, as crazy as this sounds, check out the gorgeous bathroom! It's even prettier that the newly decorated waiting area. read more

Great comfort food at affordable prices. Excellent service and fast take out of your favorite southern dishes.

My husband and I split the two 10 oz sirloin steaks for $25 when my dad came to visit and he got the beef tips. It was pretty delicious and a great place for southern comfort food. The Grecian bread was delicious as well as their homemade rolls and corn bread. Very family friendly. read more

Dale's - 10 oz sirloin and beef tips - Southern Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

BEST MAC AND CHEESE! I haven't been here personally but they catered a wedding I went to and I cannot resist reviewing if only to say their macaroni and cheese is the most amazing I've ever had! It's cheesy but not runny, flavorful but not overpowering. I love it so much and the next time my bestie is in town I want to bring her here just to try it. Loved: - Macaroni and Cheese Ok: - Fried Chicken read more