A great evening. Knew going in it would be expensive and it was. The food did not disappoint. Best steak in USA husband read and it was tops. Only one to compare would be Linda's La Cantina in Orlando. (They never advertise. A crowded, local place). No need to order salad or fries. You are going for the steak and everything is a la carte. Don't complain about price as menu is told to you and prices not given. Just enjoy and expect to pay. Pictures won't go. Sorry. I loved every bite. read more

Don't let the exterior fool you, the food inside is amazing as the people. Laid back atmosphere with a old southern feel.

Amazing, unique and awesome experience at Doe's in Greenville, Mississippi. From the first step into the kitchen, to the bags of private liquor on the table, you know you are in for a treat. Listen honestly, there is nothing more to say about this place than previously reviewed, or as you seen on TV. It's worth the trip from anywhere to experience it. Just do not be cheap, order everything on the menu, and bring in you own liquor....Sit back, take pictures, and enjoy Doe's read more

The setting is nothing fancy. walked thru the kitchen to get to the seating area. Not much seating either. Split hot tamales, 2lb T-bone steak, shrimp, garlic bread with a friend. I am not much a fan of tamales, and I am a tad more accustomed to the corn meal type of tamales, which I do not like. These tamales on the other hand do not have that hard corn meal outer layer. These tamales are seasoned and spiced well. I may have to give tamales another chance. The T-bone steak was order medium rare and provided so. It seemed to be a bout a 2-inch cut. The steak was seasoned very well and simply. The tenderloin side was absolutely amazing. Couldn't have been any better. The strip steak side was a little chewy which may be expected. Perhaps I should have ordered medium to make it less so. Good none the less. Garlic bread and shrimp was good, but wasn't much of a highlight compared to the steak and hot tamales. I think the shrimp may have been over cooked a tad, but I'm no shellfish expert. read more

Led to and from parking to the door by an armed security guard, which is kind of funny, however-one of the best steaks I've ever had. Love the decor. The bread was ridiculously good as well. Reminds me of being home in the South. Must say though, I didn't expect the check to be as much as it was for the way the place looked. Don't let it stop you, just keep that in mind... read more

I must admit this one of those places that worth the drive and you will find no other place like this! Just look at the pictures of my mom and see how happy she looks with her steak! read more

Doe's Eat Place - Mom at Does! - Steakhouses Near Me - Greenville, Mississippi

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Some of my finest memories growing up in Southeast Arkanas include trips over to Greenville to eat at Doe's. Everything they make is top-notch! If I had a choice of one meal before I died, it would be the Porterhouse, Fries, Fried Shrimp, Tamales, Salad, and Bread. Don't go here if you're expecting upscale dining, but if you want Southern culture at its best and a prime steak cooked the way God intended, this is the place for you. They have franchised out and the other's are good, but this location will always be the best. read more

There are a lot of good steaks out there - but eating the steak while taking in the Doe's experience - makes it world class! There is no menu - never has been - but they will let you pick your steak if you want to see it first. All the steaks are fantastic and big really big. Most steaks are best shared and if you are going to share your steak, let them know and they will pre-slice it for you. Their sirloin steak can feed three people. The fillet is the only cut that is for one diner. A must with any visit is an order of hot tamales and a Doe's salad. The hot tamales are as good as I have had anywhere (most like it with ketchup) and the salad is like nothing you have ever had. It's the dressing - some combination of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and something I can't identify. The service is not sophisticated, but they will be happy to get you set ups for your wine or liquor since it is BYOB. Some servers are better than others, but I have always had reasonably good service. Doe's is what it is and most people, local or not, love it. Doe's is in the middle of the Mississippi Delta - one of the poorest areas of the country. It is in a poor area of town and has been for well over 80 years, but it is safe. Like many other restaurants, it has security. You enter through the kitchen and the steaks are laid out on tables around the huge oven. You definitely need a reservation most nights. Make sure you are prepared for your experience before you get there and it's best if you go with someone who has been before. And if you go when it is raining make sure to step around the buckets because the roof leaks - all part of the Doe's experience! read more

Let me start out by saying that all of the food (including the porterhouse steak, the filet mignon, the salad, and the tamales) is excellent. Everything tasted delicious. However, it's not worth what it costs: if a family of 4 racks up a $200 bill to eat in a dirty shack, something is wrong. Seriously, think about how many other meals you could have with that money in other restaurants, even if they are less good (and not necessarily so): it's a lot! This is a case of "The Emperor's New Clothes" where people will believe just about anything because they don't want to look dumb. The other problem is people mistake price for value. I will not support a restaurant that willingly marks up its food an exorbitant amount even if it finds people stupid enough to fall for it. What a way to treat your faithful customers. read more

STEAKS are still the best of the South. As Scott stated, the amount of steak juice has declined recently but it hasn't taken away from the taste. The porterhouse had very small portion of fat for a 2.5lb steak - just enough to enjoy the additional flavoring. Decor: You still appreciate the old-fashioned cast-iron skillets used for cooking and the fact that you sit inches from all the kitchen action. Service: I still love this place because it's my hometown and the food is wonderful, but this weekend I was extremely close to penalizing them 2 stars for lack of service. Exactly like last time, we called day of to confirm our reservation only to be told that it wasn't there!! They were able to give us the same time for my group of 4. We were meeting a group of friends - we divided into 2 groups for ease of sitting within Doe's. Upon arrival, they had the other group's reservation for the wrong hour. We had to wait 1 hr to be seated. Parking: Still a problem. Wish Doe's would acquire 1 of the 2 lots on the other corners of the intersection, pave it, and so that way security can more easily escort and direct traffic. Future needs: A better reservation system - whether it be a special line to leave a VM or online but they need a central point to take reservations. Otherwise, this could become a larger future problem. read more

The broiled shrimp i had was pretty good over all. The service was really great,everybody was nice, but everything is expensive. I like how the place is basically a small house with a restaurant inside. Nothing i have ever seen before, pretty unique. read more

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Great Steak, served well made, good flavor...kinda pricey for the area.. and limited side items... BYOB ... BUT it IS a urban legendary eatery.... The Tamales were kinda greasy, BUT TOTAL COMFORT FOOD. A must try when in the Delta.... read more

Everything about this place is extraordinary. When I first went to Doe's, I wasn't very into steaks so I got the spaghetti and meatballs, served with an overwhelming plate of garlic bread. It was unbelievable. Then I graduated on to the tamales. They were unbelievable. Then finally, I got a steak and my life was forever changed. Doe's made me into a steak person, but it has also ruined steaks for me. Nothing will ever be as good. It has also ruined fries for me. And simple salads made from iceberg lettuce. Essentially, the only bad thing about this place is that nothing else will be able to stack up. Not to mention, the experience of walking through the kitchen to get to your table and feeling like you're in a run-down hole-in-the-wall, but then getting the same bill as a swanky steak house. But, truly, it's worth it. read more

Unique southern atmosphere with great steaks! A hole in the wall, simple, casual dining experience that you'll want to repeat. Don't forget to bring your own wine and try the tamales for an appetizer! read more

Doe's Eat Place - Steakhouses Near Me - Greenville, Mississippi

Does has been a family favorite for years. Be prepared....they don't have menus. Our go to for our family of 6 is 3 dozen hot tamales, 2 porterhouse steaks 2 dozens broiled shrimp and French bread to dip in the shrimp sauce. Always want to come back. read more

Always amazing food. The broiled shrimp is ridiculously good. Always friendly people. Definitely recommend!!!

I had the blackened sea bass. It was delicious. It came with two filets and fries. It was like stepping back in time. Cool place to eat with great food. I will be going back to try the steaks. read more

Great place. The fact that they have an officer on duty to be sure your car doesn't get broken into, and that you enter through the kitchen of the old dilapidated building both add to the experience. The steaks are good quality (not the best I've ever had, but very good) and not your typical choices (huge steaks to feed the table...or one or two hungry people w/ big appetites). The tamales are incredible. Even the salad and fried shrimp are outstanding. They have franchised and opened other "corporate" locations. I have been to two others besides the original location in Greenville.. The food was not quite as good, and is lacking in the ambiance that you get in Greenville. If you are ever within an hour or two from here, it's worth the drive. read more

I grew up around the corner from Does,So I've eaten here quite a few time.:) I've been to every state in the U.S.A. And hands down this is the best steak and tamales joint on the face of planet earth. And I just love the @ home atmosphere that this place has. I did I mention the salas? Wow wished I had the dressing recipe I would be rich, man ,y mouth is watering all the way in Seattle ! Hey Lil Charles u You need to open a place here it would rock, I highly recommend this hidden secret in the Mississippi Delta. It's worth the trip. read more

Best steak I've had in years! It made me sad to leave some of the drippings on my plate. The ambiance is just that, ambiance. You're not going to get that experience anywhere else. It was all part of the fun. Rough neighborhood, walking into the kitchen, holes in the floor, and a knife holding a door closed. It was awesome. Loved the salad. With no menu there was a bit of sticker shock when we got our bill, but it worked out to about $50 a person. Not bad when you look at the quality. I know I've paid that much for meals I don't remember. I won't be forgetting this one! read more

This place has won some serious awards over the years and deservedly so. I love the name! Yes, it's a hole in the wall type place with a broiler oven that is old as dirt. You must get a steak, hot tamales and their famous salad. You can thank me later and thank the staff for making sure this place sticks around. Awesome place! read more

When visiting Doe's you can buy some of the steak rub to use at home. I highly recommend it!

This is the quintessential dive in Greenville ms. The atmosphere is down home, crowded and loud but family oriented. Something unique is that You are greeted as you pass through the kitchen by the salamanders searing steaks and past giant pots of French fries cooking. The back opens up into two seating areas that are a little cramped but adequate. The foods are prepared quickly and brought to the table with minutes of ordering. Our waitress was knowledgable and helpful. Our glasses were always full and the bar staff was ready serving only beer. You can bring in wine and I am unaware of a corkage fee. As for the food the tamales are delicious and the steaks are amazing. They were cooked perfectly, sliced in large chunks and left to rest before serving. The grilled shrimp were great and better than the fried but that's my preference. I tried one and it was crunchy but not overcooked. Overall our dinner was enjoyable and I'll be going back to visit this institution in Greenville. Urban Cowgill read more

My dad and I came to eat here on our last night in the Mississippi Delta. As soon as we walked up to the humble restaurant nestled in a quiet residential area, we were treated like family. The menu is short, just a few items told to us from memory. My dad ordered the baseball cut filet and I had the spaghetti with meatballs. My dad continues to talk about his steak as of one of the best he's ever had (this is saying alot- the man loves ordering steak). I'm not a huge steak fan, but I thought the seasoning and texture was perfect. My pasta dish was equally amazing. The homemade sauce was tasty and rich, the meatballs were tender and flavorful, and the garlic bread had just the right amount of garlic and butter. I completely understand why Doe's received a James Beard award. Charles was the chef that night and he came out and talked with us for awhile, further making this a memorable dinner. If you're in Greenville, go to Doe's for dinner!!! I will absolutely be returning here. read more

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If you're in the Delta, Doe's is a must stop even if just for the history of the place and to be able to say you've been there. That being said, since my first visit to Doe's (many years before it became reknown on TV food shows), the food quality has definitely gone down. (Either that, or as I've gotten older, my palate has become more refined, and I've learned what really good food should taste like.). The positives: *The culture...I love that it's in the same little building it's always been in and that you enter through the kitchen to the 3 different seating areas. *The extremely friendly security guard directing parking and watching over the cars and patrons as you eat. *The steaks...the steaks served at Doe's are some of the best I've had anywhere. It's tender and tasty! *The hospitality and friendliness of the family that owns Doe's and greets you as you enter is what you'd expect from Southern hospitality The not so positives: *Doe's is not located in a part of Greenville I would not feel comfortable going to in the middle of the day, let alone after dark for dinner. Thankfully, there is a friendly security guard out front patrolling, but this location does not seem very safe. *Not only is Doe's in the same little building it's always been in, it still has the furniture and decor from at least 20 or so years ago. Yes, I realize that's supposed to be part of the charm and culture of the establishment. But really, could it hurt to replace some of the chairs that have ripped seat covers and are broken? The inside dining areas also feel dingy and dirty, like the whole place could use a full cleaning. *The little old lady that took our orders seemed extremely put-off that we asked her what was on the menu. (Yes we'd been there before, like 10 years ago. Maybe things had changed.) *We ordered 2 ribeyes, medium rare. (In the past our medium rare steaks have come out rare, almost still jumping. Which actually was pretty tasty.) This time, they came out medium, trending towards the done side, barely any pink. I should've sent it back, but who knows what I would've gotten back in return. (See below.) Luckily, the beef Doe's cooks is some pretty tasty, tender cows or else this steak would've been totally inedible. *We ordered 15 tamales and a bowl of chili. Our little old lady waitress asked if we'd like the chili on top of the tamales. We said, "No." She asked if we wanted cheese on our chili. We said, "No." A few minutes later she came back out and asked us again if we wanted the chili on top of the tamales and cheese on top of the chili. We repeated, "No." When the tamales and bowl of chili came out, we found out it didn't matter what we actually wanted. Apparently the little old lady was going to give us whatever she thought we should have. In this case...15 tamales smothered in a bowl of chili AND topped with cheese. (She must've thought we shouldn't eat our meat medium rare and that's why we go medium done steaks instead.) And then, the tamales weren't even that good. They're supposed to known for their tamales, but I've had way better southern style tamales from shacks on the side of the highway! Doe's is an experience that, if you're in the Delta area, you should probably experience at least once in your life time. Just don't be surprised if you don't get exactly what you order. Don't be surprised if the food doesn't live up to the hype you've seen on TV. And don't be surprised when you get the bill and see how much you're paying for an okay meal. read more

be ready for an experience. Not typical high end steakhouse but the steaks and fries are top notch. beer selection is good, and going to get it out of the fridge on my own made me feel at home. I was warned the area was rough in advance, but it didn't seem as bad as advertised, but there is a guy with a gun keeping the patrons safe. Not planning on being in Mississippi often, but I will plan to visit Doe's next time I'm passing through. read more

Loved my steak last night! But, I think I cleaned the plate of fries. I was such a pig! I think I'll try to make the salad dressing when I get back to Tampa. Yeah, right, everyone tries to make the dressing but no seems to be able to. read more

If you're going to splurge on a meal, this is absolutely the best steak house and some of the best hot tamales on the planet. The atmosphere and service is just as amazing as the food. read more

Huge steaks, huge! They cook them how you want them. This place is legendary and it lives up to the hype. It not inexpensive, in fact the prices are outrageous,.... but it's steak and it's Doe's! Enjoy! read more

Hands down the best steak I've ever eaten. I have eaten at top of the line steakhouses and Doe's beats them all by far! read more

Doe's Eat Place - Steakhouses Near Me - Greenville, Mississippi

Visited in 2018. Rudest staff I've ever encountered in any restaurant & I've traveled the entire country.

Awesome steakhouse with an amazing history/culture. Steaks are flavorful & seasoned well. Tamales are delta style & I could eat a dozen. Yum! Soaked salad is the best I've ever had. No frills but some of the best food you will ever eat. read more

The Ribeye, omg. Just come for the steak. No pretenses, just come. The atmosphere is great as well. We got to sit in the middle area where they prep food, and I loved seeing how everything worked. You can tell it's a community establishment, but that people come from literally around the world to have their steak. We met some Germans on the way out! read more

It's one of those great whole in the wall, in the middle of no where spots!! Great steak and fries! Large steaks and will give Ruthie a run for her money all day long. Their tamales are AMAZING and a must to try. The steak will melt in your mouth. I had the 10oz filet and cooked to perfection. They also offer a 2lb ribeye and a 36oz porterhouse. read more

Hands down one of the best steaks you will ever eat. The shrimp and tamales are great too. My husband and I both ate a filet. I think when we go back I will try the bone in ribeye. It is a little pricey but well worth it. I know it has franchises around but you need to go to Greenville and see the original Doe's. Welcomed by the armed security guard out front. You walk through the kitchen to your table. Staff is friendly. I would recommend to make a reservation, especially if you are not going to be there when they open. read more

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Best steak you'll find, and they're always kind to us. Every single item on their menu is wonderful

This establishment is legendary in some circles. Don't be thrown off by the fact that it's in a shack that looks like it may burn up from the accumulated grease. Don't be afraid of the fluorescently lit dining room with long tables and hunting decor. Doe's has been visited and appreciated by many a famous person. Go here for steaks, and eat the tamales that would offend Mexicans. It's a southern experience. You may have to be a native to understand. Also, this is the original. Don't be fooled by the franchise imitations. This one has a history. read more

My husband was here playing cards when Martin Luther King was shot. He also proposed to marry me here at Does... in the Kitchen. We eat at Does in Little Rock probably once a week and love it and our memories! read more

Expensive and terrible! A dump, no menu, the service was that of Flo's diner. Not coming back to Greenville for this!

First off, I'll start with the important thing; the food. When you get to Doe's, it's unlike any setup I've been in before. You walk in through the kitchen, are brought to your table, and asked what you'd like. We never saw a menu, and none was ever offered to us, but that wasn't an issue. We all decided to have the 10oz filets, with 2 orders of tamales to start us off. If you go here and don't try the tamales, you are honestly missing out on an absolutely surprising treat. Northern MS is NEVER where one would figure they are going to find the best tamales they've ever eaten (to date at least), but lo and behold, I did. The spice isn't overpowering, but merely an accent to an overall wonderful flavor. The meat was moist, and the flavor amazing. To the steak; I have eaten in MANY high end steakhouses, both in Tennessee, Oklahoma, and New York City. Not only high priced places, but places where people tell you that you're going to have a steak that will change your life. Not a single steak I have eaten to this date, outside of ones I have cooked myself, comes close to the filet I had that night. The gentlemen I ate dinner with were world travelers of places like Argentina, Australia, South Africa, and other "cattle/meat" destinations, and they all agreed this was one of the greatest steaks they have ever had. I can't exactly explain what it was, because there was no blue cheese rub on the steak, it's not like it was encrusted with salt from the dead sea... but between the consistency, the fact that it was perfectly cooked, and the overall allowance of letting a great cut of meat flavor itself rather than drown it in rubs or sauces... it was as close to a religious experience as I've ever had eating food. Now... the bad. This restaurant has the ultimately unfortunate problem that they have 0 opportunity to change... location. Doe's is smack in the middle of a neighborhood that made me uneasy even in daylight, but it certainly isn't anywhere you'd ever find me after dark. The poverty of the surrounding Greenville area is heartbreaking, and through no fault of their own, however it says something about an area when a down-home place like Doe's employs an armed security guard for their parking lot. And no, I don't mean armed with a tazer, I mean he has a handgun. While being a down home style restaurant works being in the middle of a community rather than the middle of the city... in this case it works against them rather than for them. HOWEVER, this being said, I 100% plan on going back if I'm ever in the area on business again. I know this is a franchise restaurant, however it's the age of the appliances in the original that set it well over anything a franchise could give you. read more