It's rare to step into a restaurant before the doors open, an almost behind-the-scenes experience…read more You get to see what makes people tick and who they really are. In the restaurant business, we all have a switch: once the doors open, it flips. Until then, you're seeing people exactly as they are. This team is genuine. Hands down. Yes, I know, I'm technically here for a king cake. Standing in line for a king cake from a famous fried chicken company almost feels satirical. But watching the entire team sit down together for a meal an hour before service told me everything I needed to know about the leadership and the values of this company. People matter here. You can see why the sandwiches are as good as they are. You can feel why the king cake is worth the wait. This team operates like a family; kind to one another, intentional, and connected. The food is made with care because the people are cared for. I'm not here to review the food (which is phenomenal) or the king cake. I'm here to review the brand. This is the kind of business we should be proud to support as a community. Keep it up.

I thought Southern's was pretty good overall. The menu offers some unique options, including…read morecreative chicken sandwiches and a few Asian-inspired fusion dishes that go beyond traditional Southern cuisine. I also like that they feature a daily special that isn't on the regular menu--it adds a nice element of variety. Everything is cooked to order, which is definitely a plus. Just keep in mind that most of the menu is fried, so this isn't the place to go if you're looking for a particularly healthy meal.

Little cafe that's been in business for a long time. Seat yourself…read more Service is superb. Nice salad bar, not a fan of the shredded lettuce but that's just a preference for me, plenty of options for toppings. Fried pickles were thin and crispy and really good and a huge portion. The catfish was ok.

The star of the show is, without a doubt, the catfish. It's always fried to a perfect golden…read morecrisp--thinly battered so it isn't heavy, but seasoned well enough that you don't even need tartar sauce. The fish is incredibly fresh and flaky every single time. What really sets Mike's apart from other seafood joints, though, is the salad bar. It is hands-down the freshest and most extensive one in the area. They have everything from crisp greens to delicious homemade pasta salads, broccoli salad, and real bacon bits. It's the perfect way to lighten up a heavy fried meal. The portions are massive, the staff treats you like an old friend, and the sweet tea is always cold. Whether you're a local or just passing through on I-55, do yourself a favor and stop in!

Best country cooking we've enjoyed since we lost our mommas. Service was kind and timely. Buffett…read morestyle and hot, plentiful, fresh home cooking. Especially the turnip greens!

No buffet can touch mom and dads vegetables and fresh breads and meats, it is one of my regular…read morestops

I seek out these types of places, smaller, independently owned, with the chef's take on fresh,…read morelocal cuisine, prepared to order. Ms Audrey offers plate lunches, basically following the "meat and 3" (or two) concept, along with freshly brewed iced tea, sweet or not. I went for the catfish and shrimp combo, with sides of gravy rice and mac, and it was all perfect. Breading was light with the right crunch, tangy rice was great with brown gravy, and the mac was dreamy creamy. Ms Audreys is open for lunch six days (closed Saturdays) and is kind of in a back neighborhood, housed in a former elementary school, gym I think. Worth the hunt the next time you're hungry on the Gulf Coast, Gulfport/Biloxi.

As soulful as it gets! Collards, fried corn, seafood…read moregumbo, shrimp and grits, fish shrimp, AND Melt in your mouth almond butter cake. Sweet tea is as good as it gets Reasonable prices Real southern hospitality. Don't miss this place y'all!

Very clean and organized atmosphere! The staff were very welcoming and polite. 10/10 on the food,…read moreHuevos Rancheros was PERFECT. Very very fresh and great quality food. Will definitely return when in town from Lake Charles!

Four words: fresh squeezed orange juice…read more So good. Several QR codes to sign up for rewards and leave a review, which is fine, and easy to complete, but sometimes it's good to just enjoy a good biscuit. I had the vicious. Amazing. It wasn't spicy like I thought it'd be. They did a good job balancing sweet/spice.

We rolled up to Middendorf's at 6:00 pm on Saturday night. The parking lot was not full and no…read morewait. It has been a long time since we have had dinner here since the food was not good the last two times we had visited. We used to go all the time but the food just wasn't that good. We were greeted with a warm welcome and our waitress was wonderful. They were know for their thin catfish unfortunately they have lost their mojo. The fish tasted of just batter. Our waitress handled our party of 14 like a pro. Most of the food came out in a timely manner they were not busy. Our fish came out but the rest of the seafood platter was absent. When it did come out it was cool. Missing hush puppies which we had to ask for. The seafood platter came with two pieces of fish 6 shrimp 4 oysters , large stuff crab , fries and coleslaw. The fish was mushy, the shrimp and oysters were ok the stuff crab was very large but with lots of bread crumbs and green onions. Not our favorite. The place is beautiful. The owners have really worked hard and the decor is very nice. The focus is not on the food like the family that had opened the place. If you are on I55 stop in you will enjoy the beauty of the drive and their dock is great.

I didn't visit the actual location but I had it at a pop up in Baton Rouge at the Orgin Hotel's…read morerestaurant, Passe'. The food came out fairly quick. I ordered the special which was the thin cut catfish, fries, hush puppies, and I believe potato salad. I subbed the potato salad for extra fries. Now the amount of food was not much at all! Definitely not $19 worth. The fish was ok. Not bad but not anything I'd just have to have again. I didn't like the hush puppies at all. I wish it came with some type of bread. Overall, I'm glad I got to try it. Would I travel to get it? Nah.

We ate here last night and had Lauren D as our server, she was phenomenal. I got the grilled…read morechicken breast, It's always consistent and delicious. I had some clear soup (which is usually good, but it was terrible lastnight). We ordered a couple different kinds of sushi. One being the Ed Hoover roll, It's always a hit! I ordered a margarita (which they are normally good) and it was terrible. Like probably the worst margarita I've ever had but overall the food was good and I can't say enough about how good our waitress was.

Great food and service. Their cheesecakes are amazing. They have cheesecake of the month.read more

A Standout Louisiana Brunch…read more We had a family brunch last Sunday, and Palmettos on the Bayou was exceptional. The Sunday Brunch Buffet offered an impressive variety, and everything we tried was delicious, especially the tender ribs, flavorful brisket, and the perfectly chargrilled oysters. The view was unique and right on the bayou, which added a relaxed, scenic backdrop to the meal. With live jazz and a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere, the whole experience felt distinctly Louisiana in the best way. Friendly service, great food, and a beautiful setting made this a brunch we'll gladly return to.

We stopped by for a brunch on Saturday. The service was really great, we found everyone to be…read moreaccommodating and helpful. The space inside was limited but outside was pretty spacious so we settled there. The disappointment comes from the lack of options offered for "Saturday Jazz Brunch" as we were excited to see if the option would be some brunch favorites the buffet turned out to be severely lacking of brunch items. We had to choose from boiled shrimp and crawfish(on ice). Fried shrimp, catfish and chicken tenders. Lasagna (weirdly with carrots and peas inside) catfish almondine (if I'm not mistaken) and other dishes that were not brunch menu items there was a . We were looking for chicken and waffles, pancakes, eggs hash brown something. The only thing breakfast was the omelette bar . Just stick to dinner cause brunch is severely disappointing on a Saturday