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    Pope Country Cafe

    4.4 (43 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Burgers, Steakhouses
    Closed 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Our crew with Tammy and Mary Beth
    Michelle P.

    Was able to revisit a year later. I was mistaken when I thought Tammy was the owner. She's the sister of the amazing owner. We are in town for 4 days and the highlight of our trip was coming to this quaint, adorable cafe. Tammy remembered us and welcomed us with a friendly smile, a warm hug and delightful service. We've only tried breakfast and it's some of the best around. The kids all loved their food which ranged from pancakes, biscuits and gravy, breakfast sandwiches and breakfast burritos. What I LOVE THE most is the community table. Locals from this small town come in and share a table together. They come in at different times, but are always greeted with a hug and asked if they want their usual. Mary Beth the owner has such a wonderful community within her diner. I will be looking forward to our yearly trip out to visit!

    Andrew W.

    Wow, what a hidden gem. If you are in the northern Mississippi area and looking for some good down home comfort food, be sure to stop in. I got the fried pickles, and shrimp and grits. They were both served fresh and hot, and had great flavor. The service was fast and prices were reasonable. The inside decorated with some local art work, and the seating area was clean and comfortable. Will be back if I'm ever back in town.

    Pork chops, sweet tater fries, baked potatoes
    Elle K.

    Great service and great food! Best shrimp po boy I've ever had! The fried shrimp is a hit. Loved the twist on the sweet potato fries being breaded and fried. All in all, it's a hidden gem

    Dining room
    Ty M.

    I have to admit that I am attracted to divey looking (to a point) places off the beaten track. Pope Country Cafe hits those 2 points for sure. It's kinda cute inside and the menu is large, with practically every fried item there is. We first tried the fried pickle chips with seemingly house made ranch dressing. The coating on the pickles was just slightly brown and they sat in a pool of grease. This is a tell tale sign of fryer grease that is old and needs to be changed. I ordered a grilled catfish po'boy, hoping to avoid more grease. Unfortunately, the sandwich was served on a grocery store hoagie bun, and the tots suffered from above mentioned grease issue. Another disappointing choice, as was my husband's catfish plate. The hush puppies were large and inviting looking, but the taste was pure grease. I should add that the service was pretty bad- inefficient and slow, and if I had used the restroom before I ordered, I would have just left. I don't recommend this place at all. 0 stars if I could.

    Shrimp and grits with toast.
    M C.

    It's all good! Definitely give the shrimp and grits a try. The fried oysters were very good as well.

    Large Bacon Cheeseburger and Sweet Tater fries....to die for!
    Shawn V.

    Went back 8 months later and got same thing and it was either better than before or just forgot how good the Bacon Cheeseburger (with all the fixins) and Sweet Tater fries are. Service was great, and super fast for a home cooked meal. They serve breakfast all day and maybe one day i will try something new, but was craving this dish for a long time. So glad it was better than before!!! Gotta stop here for a great local place to avoid all of the chains.

    Ma's Breakfast
    Adam H.

    What an excellent Yelp find! I love when you drive down a highway and pull out the Yelp app and find something you would have never in a million years found otherwise! That's this place! If you like real people and real food this is the place to be. I loved the small town feel and just the overall welcoming aura this place has. I had a great breakfast plate with all of the fixings. My wife was overjoyed to find a place that had tomato gravy. All in all, we were very happy with our meals. I'm really glad we made it in here and I hope I make back here again. If you are driving by and are unsure if you should take the gamble on this place, I say go for it!!! It's totally worth the detour to stop! They even have a giant rocking chair out front!

    Wanda M.

    The BEST place to eat anywhere around Pope or Enid Lake... HANDS DOWN!!! If you are looking for an awesome place to dine in or carry out.. this is the place for you!! I haven't eaten anything that wasn't good at this restaurant! They have great lunch specials that includes a meat, 3 sides and dessert, but they don't last long at all! So get there around 11am if you want a filling home cooked lunch plate! Besides for the lunch specials, My husband and I like the breakfast menu, philly steak sandwiches, cheeseburgers and my favorite is the kickin shrimp appetizer and the fried shrimp platter! The shrimp are battered & fried perfectly and are a nice big size, not skimpy popcorn shrimp! We haven't tried everything on the menu yet. So favorites are being added weekly! lol They usually have a fresh baked cake for dessert! The people.... the staff is fantastic... every person is super nice, attentive and helpful! The cooks do an amazing job of creating a delicious foodie experience!! You can't go wrong eating here or carrying out!! This place is truly a "Diamond in the Rough"

    Country fried steak and fried pickles

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    10 years ago

    Highly recommended.... Friendly staff and good food. True southern hospitality

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    Kennel Club Steakhouse and Seafood - Blackened salmon

    Kennel Club Steakhouse and Seafood

    3.5(69 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    A 30 min drive from home was well worth the trip. The mixed drinks were delicious, great beer…read moreselection however beer on tap would be a nice addition. The appetizers we enjoyed were cheese & sausage plate, ample amounts plus fried jalapeño slices was a nice touch. Onion rings were fresh and perfectly battered and fried. The charbroiled oysters were fantastic, not equivalent to the best in New Orleans but for north Mississippi darn good. The steaks were cooked perfectly and paired with sautéed mushrooms made this a dish worth coming back for again! The catfish dishes were delicious, tried two different ways. Bananas foster cake and chocolate cake did not disappoint. The service was spot on and the ambiance made the whole experience fantastic!!

    While the food was fine, what impressed everyone in our group was our amazing waitress!…read moreOn July 24, 2026, I was part of a group of 18 people who came to dinner. Only one person was assigned to us. As she took our many orders she asked our first names. Once the food arrived I thought that was the end of that, but NO. She memorized every name and throughout the evening she addressed everyone at least once. "Do you need some more butter, Miss Karen? Are you ready for me to take your plate, Mr. George?", etc. EIGHTEEN PEOPLE!!! I live in New Orleans and we have some of the finest restaurants in the world, but I have never had a server like this young woman! My brother picked up the tab and I knew she would be tipped but I slipped her an extra tip on the way out. I wish I had caught her name, but if the manager reads this give her a raise! She made your establishment shine!

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    Kennel Club Steakhouse and Seafood
    Kennel Club Steakhouse and Seafood - Mozzarella sticks

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    Doe's Eat Place

    Doe's Eat Place

    4.1(187 reviews)
    84.7 mi
    $$$

    Just an incredible steak and really kind people. Half the locals shook my hand and introduced…read morethemselves. Customer for life even if I live six hours away.

    Doe's, you were everything I'd hoped you would be…read more I love me some Doe's Eat Place. I have been to locations in Biloxi, Baton Rouge, and Monroe. Hell, I go to Doe's in Monroe every single time I am in Monroe. When I would profess my love for Doe's to my Mississippi friends they would always tell me: "you have to go to the Greenville location. It's the original". I figured they were right but also figured I would never be in Greenville since there are not many things to do there. But 2025 was the year that I finally made it here. We made a special stop on the way to Eureka Springs. It was everything I had hoped and I absolutely loved it. You must know that this is the original location and it is not fancy on the outside or the inside. Parking is mostly on the street and the neighborhood seems a wee bit sketchy. The building looks like an old house from the outside. Needless to say, the kids were skeptical and wondered why their dad drug them here. That continued when we walked in to the kitchen, walked through the other kitchen, and were seated in one of the rooms. One of the kids said: "I feel like I am dining at someone's house". Exactly. This place is famous! All skepticism was washed away when we got our food. A ribeye and fries for me and a fillet and fries for them to share. Both were perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and made this Doe's fan grin from ear to ear. It was a great meal I will remember forever. Was it cheap? Definitely not. For two entrees, a beer, and a tea, it was around $200 with a tip. Was it worth it to me? Hell yes. I freakin loved it. Is it worth a drive from New Orleans just to eat here? Probably not. Should you divert a road trip to eat here? Absolutely. By the way, service was exactly as you would expect. Super friendly and we were treated like regulars despite it being our first time. Also, there was a cop working outside so don't be scared.

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    Doe's Eat Place - Inside

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    Doe's Eat Place - Cozy bed of tamales to keep you warm

    Cozy bed of tamales to keep you warm

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    The Enid Depot - Ribeye with Cognac Cream

    The Enid Depot

    4.3(30 reviews)
    6.9 mi

    I went back and got the Wellington. Worth the trip back for sure. Plan your trip and get this…read moremasterpiece.

    About a year ago I was driving on I55 and searching for steakhouses and the Enid Depot popped up in…read morethe search area. I have been wanting to try it ever since. The restaurant appears to be in an old time country store despite the depot name. The kind of store that has long ago disappeared. Upon walking in, our party of six was greeted, seated and immediately we felt appreciate for our patronage. We ordered onion rings and grilled oysters... the onion rings were huge and heavily battered and if you like them that way.... then get them. I prefer thinly sliced and lighter batter. Rings were served with what looked like comeback sauce but oddly had no flavor to the sauce . The oysters were different, not bad but we all agreed we would try something different next time... I think we were expecting the normal garlic/butter/parmesan cheese preparation. Half of us upgraded our salad to the spinach bacon salad. It was total worth it and delicious! Three in the party for prime rib and thought it was the best they had. The servings were generous. Two of us had filets...they were very good! I had the redfish which was also good and very rich! We shared a crème brûlée for the table as we were all so full...the sugar was a bit over torched but the brûlée under it was excellent! Over all the food was fantastic but what really set the evening over the top was the live entertainment! Needless to say we will be back. If you are with in driving distance or passing through, then this place is worth going out of the way for!

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    The Enid Depot - Live entertainment

    Live entertainment

    The Enid Depot - Colossal crab claws

    Colossal crab claws

    The Enid Depot - Filet with Lobster topping and truffle mash potatoes

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    Downtown Grille - This the Fireside Ale. A delicious Amber Ale.

    Downtown Grille

    4.3(78 reviews)
    85.1 mi
    $$

    While in Greenville, Mississippi today, my assistant secured a reservation for us at Downtown…read moreGrille, and it proved to be a thoroughly delightful affair. From the exterior, the establishment boasts a wonderfully classic, vintage aesthetic. Stepping inside reveals a uniquely styled interior featuring an extraordinarily impressive array of fine spirits and luxury beverages. The service was top-tier and delightfully attentive from the moment we arrived our host graciously poured drinks for the three of us to begin our meal. I opted for a Blackberry Shrub, which was expertly mixed, incredibly refreshing, and executed to perfection, while my assistant selected her own beverage. For our dining selections, I ordered the Tamale Boudin balls, while my assistant chose the Ribeye. When the dishes arrived at the table, they were nothing short of exceptional boasting a rich, authentic, homemade style that was utterly delicious and deeply satisfying in every respect. What makes Downtown Grille such a remarkable find is that despite its elevated flavors, impeccable service, and sophisticated bar program, it remains delightfully reasonable. Full marks for a marvelous dining experience I shall most certainly be returning!

    In Greenville for a meeting and we had reservations for Downtown Grille for 6:30 on a Friday night…read more There were ten of us and we beat the crowd. I was kind of worried since it's a nice looking place surrounded by businesses that appear to be permanently closed. However, a crowd picked up closer to 8, so I can tell it's a local favorite. Our server was amazing! Didn't have to ask for refills, condiments or anything. She handled us really well and answered any questions we had. I ordered one of the daily specials, blackened redfish. Menu said it came on orzo, which I don't like so I subbed for the long grain rice. I added a side of broccolini. Food came out hot and in a reasonable amount of time. My fish, with that Cajun cream sauce, melted in my mouth! I didn't like the rice, as it was gummy but the broccolini was cooked as if a gold medal was the prize at the end of the night! My only misgiving about it was I wanted more of it!

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    Downtown Grille - Blackened redfish with Cajun cream sauce

    Blackened redfish with Cajun cream sauce

    Downtown Grille - This is the Grand Poobah! The caramel ice cream waffle it spectacular.

    This is the Grand Poobah! The caramel ice cream waffle it spectacular.

    Downtown Grille - Spicy duck bites to get you going.

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    Spicy duck bites to get you going.

    Home Place Pastures - Lamb gyro

    Home Place Pastures

    4.7(15 reviews)
    20.4 mi

    Stopped in here for lunch today. I'm the only one who knew where we were headed, I kept the…read moredestination a secret from the rest of the family. I don't know why, I'm just cool and mysterious like that. They didn't have the full lunch menu available today, they only had a lunch plate special. And damn what a plate it was. 2 pieces fried chicken, mashed potatoes, greens, and a biscuit. The fried chicken had a sauce over it that was very reminiscent of Uncle Lou's sweet spicy love sauce but with less of the heat. That's a good thing for our table because one of the kids is not a spicy fan. Think I'm gonna need a DNA test on that one because I don't know what's up with that. In addition to the lunch counter there is also a full butcher shop with many different cuts of pork and beef. Prices seemed pretty reasonable as well and although I didn't get anything from the butcher I'll bet it's a damn sight better than what you'll get at Kroger. Everyone we dealt with (okay there were only 2 people, the lady at the register and the guy cooking) was very friendly, checking in without a few times throughout the meal, asking if it's our first time (it was) and welcoming us. Insider it's a cute country store vibe with some various sun dried in addition to the meats and lunch counter like soap, honey, I think I saw bags of grits.....

    I discovered Home Place Pastures within the last year or so through the Mississippi School for…read moreMathematics and Science Alumni Magazine. Since I grew up a hop, skip, and jump away from Como, off of Highway 310 in Marshall County, I was eager to check out the farm store on one of my upcoming visits back home. I finally got to stop by this past weekend, and I ordered takeout for lunch on Sunday, which consisted of 4 smoked brisket sandwiches, 2 wedge salads, 2 orders of egg rolls, a basket of French fries, and 3 slices of chocolate pie. The customer service I received during my visit was superb, and I throughly enjoyed the butcher shop meets Hill Country cafe vibes in the dining area while I waited for my food to be prepared. Once I got back to my mom's house, I realized both salads came with bacon, which meant the pescatarian in our family couldn't eat her meal. Other than that small hiccup, everything else was phenomenal! My family raved about the smoke brisket sandwiches, and I really enjoyed the egg rolls, wedge salad, French fries, and slice of chocolate pie that I ate. Overall, a great experience, and I look forward to stopping by again in the future when I'm back home in North Mississippi.

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    Home Place Pastures - Can of Clarksd'Ale

    Can of Clarksd'Ale

    Home Place Pastures - Inside meat freezers

    Inside meat freezers

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