I'd heard about this place, and decided to try it for lunch. Their daily lunch special was $8, which included a meat and 3 vegetables. I chose the fried chicken, which was very good, as were the sides of okra, slaw, and beans. Service was good, and friendly. The atmosphere was down home and country, and the fellow customers a trove of history. For example, I learned that Dale's first opened as a drive-thru hamburger joint, and burgers were 10 for $1! I'd defintely eat here again. read more

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Enjoyed my southern cooking here. Only been once, but it hit the spot. The lunch chicken and dressing was served with chicken gravy and cranberry sauce, and I had blackeyed peas, turnip greens, and candied yams. I inhaled everything except the yams - they were candied to the point of tasting like cobbler! A bit much. The cornbread and rolls were good, not great, but the dressing was awesome. I left a stuffed southern gal! I'll go back next time I'm near. read more

Dale's - Chicken & dressing for lunch - Southern Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

After traveling from Baltimore MD my brother took me to Dale's. He instructed me to try the Chicken & Dressing. It comes with 3 vegetables and I was so excited. So I had cream corn, Lima Beans and Yams. The sweet tea was also delicious. Dale's food was so delicious! In fact, I moved to Illinois and returned several weeks later and tried the same dish and hasn't changed. Great family environment and would recommend this establishment! read more

Dale's - Chicken and Dressing with 3 Vegetables - Southern Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

Fantastic Food - Delicious Dishes Dale's has been serving great, home-cooking food for many, many years. My most recent visit had been a number of years ago, until my wife and I went recently. Good news - the food is still great. We were greeted by friendly staff when we came in. I had read some the reviews on Yelp and seen the Fried Chicken and the biscuits were "highly recommended". Well I am here to tell you - they both ARE delicious and indeed are "highly recommended" by me as well. First, my drumstick was so big, I thought it was a small Turkey leg. Oh my, it was so moist, tender and delicious that I was glad that I ordered it. And it was hot, not like it had been sitting in the kitchen waiting to be served. Oh, and the biscuits WERE as delicious as the review said. Nice hot bread with butter melting all over it. Mmmm. Did I forget the veggies? How could I? The squash casserole was nice and hot (all the food was served hot-some places it's not) and exploded with deliciousness from the first bite. I could go on about my yams, my wife's Grilled Chicken breast and purple hull peas, but I think you get the idea. You gotta go and experience this place for yourself. I know you'll be glad you did - and, like us, you will be planning your next visit. Oh, my wife had wanted to try the Coconut Cream pie, but we were both too full for dessert - guess, we will have to go back. Darn! read more

I've gone to Dale's since the 1970's and have seen many changes both good and bad. But, the good far outweighs the bad. Their food is what you'd consider home cooking, comfort food. We as a family continue to eat here still today. Try it you'll love it to , my favorite is the chicken and dressing and vegetables that remind you of field grown. read more

Our server, Kelley was very attentive and great! We always start with fried mushrooms, as they are prepared and battered using fresh mushrooms, and they offer creamy horseradish, unlike many places. Our meals were very tasty, except my okra had not been freshly prepared. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. read more

Needs a good cleaning, painting and remodeling. Food was GOOD but I thought about how clean the food was going to be. Dark and dungeon atmosphere. Needs to be brightened up somewhat with fresh paint. Anywhere I go and the salt and pepper shakers feel like has layers of grime on them, I'm not in a hurry to go back. The food was good. It isn't the taste of the food, it is the other I mentioned that keeps me from returning. Lots of people love to eat there. You'll just have to judge for yourself. The salt and pepper shakers really did it for me, I guess. Everyone has an opinion and I'm just one. They do bring in a lot of customers and the food is tasty, if that is a deciding factor for you. read more

My husband and I came in for lunch just before noon. We were seated immediately upon our arrival by a pleasant hostess. I got the chicken and dumpling special with Lima beans, mashed potatoes and pinto beans. The veggies were all good- warm and fresh but the chicken and dumplings were a huge disappointment. It was a very small portion with very little dumplings in there. I'm a true country girl and crumbled the cornbread muffin in with my pinto beans. The basket of fresh rolls and cornbread were both really good. My husband got the half club sandwich and salad. The salad wasn't much to brag on- it here wasn't much "stuff" on it. The club sandwich was pretty typical of what you'd expect. It was OK, not great but not bad either. The service was pretty good. A refill on our water glasses would have been nice. Staff was friendly and attentive. The food came out less than 10 minutes after we ordered it. The restrooms were clean and well stocked. Ample parking. read more

Dale's - Chicken and dumplings, pinto beans, Lima beans and mashed potatoes - Southern Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

Years ago Dale's was the place we ate whenever passing through Southaven, but post-Covid it's been horrible. Service was terrible and the food was not fresh but straight out of a can with no seasoning. This makes a me sad because we have given them business for 30 years. read more

We were extremely disappointed in our visit to Dale's. The menu was different from most places, so we expected something unique. The prices varied a lot in that the "traditional " breakfast was the most expensive. But I wish we had ordered that anyway. We ordered a scrambler with sausage, onions, green pepper, potatoes and cheese The presentation was ok as it was scrambled everything. But the sausage was like a hot dog and the scrambler was overwhelmingly potatoes! It came with a squirted stream of what I thought was cheez whiz until I was told it was aioli. Not a good choice on the scrambler as it added a sour taste. I dug through mine to get to the eggs, and hubby left half of his. The coffee was warm, not hot. But. The server was attentive and kept adding hot coffee to our cups. But when it starts out warm, it is hard to make it hot enough. For a one day a week breakfast offering, we expected more. We were told we could make up our own combinations with the dudes, but that would get kinda pricey too! We probably won't go back. If you choose to do so, ask questions first. The traditional eggs, meat and toast order should be safe, but when the high price was explained, it is a lot of food. It could probably be shared. read more

The fried chicken and the biscuits are to die for! The service is fast and friendly. The atmosphere is definitely lacking in that old plastic tablecover sort of way. read more

This place is always BUMPIN. I'm surprised some Southaven residents weren't starved to death while this place was being renovated for a few months. Dale's has a homey atmosphere, very relaxed. Their cornbread is shockingly... dense. Like, it takes a little more effort to bite/cut thru it than you'd expect from cornbread. I'm not sure if that would be a good thing to some people, but it TASTES great (along with the regular rolls that are served). I've had a few meals here, and one thing that surprised me was how good their fried chicken was. You can order individual pieces for fairly cheap. One of my only complaints is that they seem to make their staff park across the busy Stateline road and frogger across to and from work. I drive past there daily and I've had a few close encounters! I guess their parking lot is typically pretty full... once again, that place stays busy. read more

We was in Memphis to take our daughter to the airport, and traveled on to the Outlet Stores in Southhaven, MS, after shopping, we started looking for Restaurants and found this one! Pretty neat Pink building, we didn't have to wait for a table. The hostess was nice and talkative.. there was a wait on the food, but that was ok, they were busy with the after church crowd. Food was good and would like to go back to Dale's next time in Southhaven's. read more

The only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars is because the food wasn't very good. I ordered a ribyee steak, loaded baked potato, and a salad. The quality of meat just wasn't good and the salad was terrible. I took one bite and couldn't have another. It could have been a mixture of old dressing and wilting lettuce. The servers were great! Friendly and fast! I had to cut my steak with a regular knife but other than that I dont have anything poorly of the servers. This isn't somewhere I would go back to unfortunately. read more

I'm sad and disappointed at what this restaurant has become since the passing of Mr. Dale. My family and I have been going to this restaurant since I was a very young child and have never had any complaints until today. My Father and Husband both ordered the three piece white chicken dinner and complained of how dry the chicken was, my Mother ordered the Chicken and Dumplings dinner and complained of all the bones and barely any chicken and I ordered the catfish dinner that had good flavor, but I've definitely had better. Our waitress was sweet as she could be and immediately brought out rolls and kept our drinks filled, but our food took over an hour which obviously was not her fault. My Mother also advised upon using their bathroom the bottom of her pants legs got all wet from the floor. The manager, I'm assuming, made way to our table asking how everything was where I politely advised my family's concerns, but she acted as if she really didn't care what I had to say. While leaving the establishment I observed the hostess sitting down behind the podium playing on her phone without any acknowledgement whatsoever of our exit. I hope Dale's Restaurant gets back on their game because tonight was not promising. read more

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Really good food, really terrible service with waitresses with horrid inattentive attitudes. The wait for service is deplorable unless you are a cop. I would never recommend this place to anyone. There are just to many other places to eat. read more

The food at Dale's is tasty & nostalgic, the service is very friendly, the prices are good, and the atmosphere is cozy. Great place for family meals or comfort foods from traditional Southern cuisine. read more

Dale's - Dale's delicious cornbread muffin - Southern Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

Had a good experience here. Staff was friendly and courteous. I was warned not to eat too many rolls cause the food would be plentiful. Indeed they serve large portions. I had the chicken and dressing and it was great. The creamed corn appears to be homemade. If you have room for dessert after a full meal here I, sir or ma'am, am afraid of you. The worst thing that happened was the pesky nat I had to keep fanning away but the food was so good I can see why the little fella was persistent. read more

First time at dales, I got the lunch special of half catfish and 3 sides. Catfish was amazing! 2 good, hearty catfish filets. Really good catfish and not too greasy. For my sides I got fried okra, Mac and cheese, and turnip greens. No doubt the greens were the best! Okra was too greasy but what can you expect? It's fried. Mac and cheese was nothing exciting either Overall good food and good service. Really big restaurant too I'll be back! read more

Nice place, stepping back in time with the decor but that's ok. Service was wonderful from Nikki, food served fast and was very good. Had Dale's Famous Fried Chicken but nobody could tell me why it was famous! Topped it off with some chocolate pie - they don't have ice cream. Back open after a closure from a kitchen fire. read more

Dale's - Dale's Famous Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Southaven, Mississippi

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Tiffany provided poor service. The food would have been great if she had brought it to us as soon as it was prepared. The manager that night was terrible. She didn't care that we were not satisfied and wanted to offer us a free dessert after we had already been waiting 30+ minutes just to get cold food served. read more

Very poor food quality. The sweet tea was horrible. I ordered the cowboy burger with fries. It wasn't nothing like the menu description and the fries were soggy and grease soaked. Never eat there again. I used to work there 10 years ago and the food was really good back then. WHAT HAPPENED? It's all crap now. read more

Food was ok, but I did make the mistake of looking up and around the restaurant while I was eating. We sat in the back room right under the moldy ceiling tiles and dust encrusted vents. Check please! read more

This is one of the best southern food restaurants I have ever been too. The food came out hot and delicious just like You grandmother made it. I don't normally give five star reviews. However, my waitress Bonita was wonderful and friendly and the manager Melissa came around and spoke with me and everyone else. A very welcoming atmosphere. Don't expect to have the inside look like the trump tower, it's an old building. I would guess that most of the people who have left negative feedback are Democrats! The majority of people in here are between 40 and 60. Most people in that age bracket will not take the time to leave a positive review. There was a wait to get in! So there you have it. If you want good food and great service at a great price... Go to Dales in Southaven! read more

If you're looking for good down home cooking, Dale's is the place! I visited with my family of 5 on a Tuesday evening. We got excellent service even though the dining room was full. Appetizers, salads and entrees all came out at the right temp and tasted great. They even accommodated a "not on the menu" request with ease. Minus 1 star because it was cold in there! Let's say their air conditioner works really well. Overall a good experience. Will go back. read more

Slow service, glasses were empty virtually the whole time, half the table orders chicken tenders with mac and cheese. They bring out our chicken tenders and say that the mac and cheese will be out shortly. Pretty much everyone gets done eating their chicken and the waitress tells us they are out of mac and cheese. She then asks us what we want as a replacement. Well, I was done eating my chicken. So there was no need for a replacement. Absolutely ridiculous. Being the Food Network fan that I am, I must say, Robert Irvine would be highly disappointed. read more

This is my 1st time back here since I heard of the rat infestation that they had. It appears remodeled and very clean in the inside. I only a grilled chicken salad for myself and tenders and yams for my son. Everything was very good, so I guess we will start frequenting here again read more

One of the older places to eat in town. Interesting menu, good food at a fair price. The staff is friendly.

Dale's used to be one of my favorite restaurants but I was disappointed the other day. One thing I learned is if you are going to go, do not order the 7.19 special. The food cut in food portions is not worth 1.00 less. The country fried steak was not big as it used to be, the spaghetti was in a small bowl, and the veggies come in 4 oz bowls which are about the size of salad dressing bowls. The spaghetti was not so great , only thing good was the cream style corn. I definitely would not make the drive again. The food was kinda cold too and no extras on the bread like they used to. read more

3 words: Chicken Fried Chicken!! I had enjoyed Dale's for years before discovering it. I don't know how they do it, but it's the most delicious fried chicken I have ever put in my mouth. They also cook up a yummy steak, just like my Dad used to cook em on the grill. Staff is friendly, the sweet tea is perfect (real important to a Southern gal in a town where lots of restaurants don't know how to make sweet tea!), and a favorite for my kids too! Not to mention, I can feed my family of 5 for $30 when we need a night out. One more thing, the baked sweet potato they just added to their menu is delish! You must try it with the butter and brown sugar sprinkled on. Wow, I think I just made myself hungry talking about Dale's. read more

We found this place by accident but we were pleasantly surprised. A typical Southern Cafe with excellent, friendly service. The menu is extensive and filled with all your comfort food favorites. Prices are reasonable and portions are substantial. food was served quickly and was very tasty. This place is worth adrive. read more

Food is excellent and the price cannot be beat for what you get. I was able to feed my family of 6 (4 kids meals, 2 adult meals, 1 appetizer and drinks for all) for less than $50. I don't know many places where you can do that anymore. I'm excited to try them out for breakfast sometime. read more

Not worth your time. Food cold....brought out our appetizers with our meal. We got hamburgers and ordered them well...they came rare. It was as if they made all our food the night before. Waitress nice but very disorganized. Had to find her to bring our bill to us. read more

I was there over the weekend, and left my debit card after paying. I didn't realize I left it until two days later. I went back up there and the bus boy had found it, gave it to the waitress and she put it in a safe in the office. They returned my card, and I was very happy. The food, and service is really great too, I just thought the staff went above and beyond protecting my debit card and I am extremely grateful. read more

Water tasted straight from the faucet. Bread tasted like dough. Mac and cheese tasted frozen and the chicken was so dry and unflavored freaks red hot couldn't save it. It took forever to get service. read more

The food raised it to a three star. The takeout service is a one star. Their whole process of taking calls and orders and checking customers out lacks organization -making costumers wait for food for 15 minutes that's been sitting in front of them the whole time. This is my observation on multiple visits. They will often answer the phone and put u on hold for 5 to 10 minutes then hang up on you. It's sad that so much potential is wasted. My wife will still call in and pick up - I refuse . read more

Good food and service, but I simply can't believe they still have a smoking section. It is a huge turn-off. I can guarantee that if they make it totally non-smoking, they will attract more non-smokers and business will increase. 5/8/13 - Reducing stars to one - second visit was absolutely horrible. Ordered a hamburger cooked medium. It looked done on the outside, but was completely raw in the middle. Second burger was ordered well-done and had the same results. Told them to forget it and left. Went to Sonic and had a good burger. It takes a really pathetic cook to screw up a hamburger. Twice in a row is unforgivable. No need to return to Dale's! read more

Good place for lunch with quality service and food, temperature can be a little cold in the back room. Service can be slower if you are a group of 6 or more. However the food is worth the wait. read more

We stopped by for a quick lunch...it was not quick. We got our drinks and then waited an hour for food. Not once in that hour did our waitress come back to refill drinks. The food was ok. Nothing special. Overall it was pretty disappointed. read more

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