After a long drive into Starkville for a wedding weekend, we needed a chill meal and a good drink, and Restaurant Tyler delivered. Our server knew the menu inside out and struck that perfect balance of attentive without hovering, especially after we told him we wanted to take our time. Cocktails were spot‑on, and the barbecue fried okra was a fun twist -- crispy, well‑seasoned, and dusted with barbecue‑chip magic. I went for the lamb ragu with local sweet potato gnocchi. Very good, though the sweet potato flavor was subtler than expected. My husband's burger, on the other hand, was a full‑on showstopper. The bacon jam and pimento cheese turned it into a glorious, oozy mess. Fries got high marks too. We grabbed a slice of carrot cake to go -- dense, moist, studded with toasted pecans -- and it was the perfect ending. read more

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Food was delicious! I had fried shrimp they were large shrimp fried perfectly. I also had cheese grits and as usual they were scrumptious. Will was our server he was very attentive and super polite...thank you read more

Restaurant Tyler is one of those place YOU work into your visit to Starkville. This is a fabulous Scratch kitchen that specializes in southern cuisine, I'm a fan of the fried chicken and the cold-smoked bone in pork chop. Everything is rich in flavor and fresh. Our waiter took the time to get to know us and the chef comes around to check on tables. Great place overall!! read more

Restaurant Tyler - Bone-in Pork Chop - New American Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

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Just a couple of alums who come into town for the games & THE FOOD. After a gameday win we love coming to Tyler for brunch on Sundays (or any day of the week). It is a small spot, limited seating but the food is worth the wait. Gets a little loud when busy. I love their Blue Plate special options served w your choice of sides and sweet potato cornbread muffin. Their breakfast options are unique and delicious southern fare. We ordered the Mississippi River Biscuit, huge serving served w fruit - watermelon slice today, and grits. Large serving, biscuit served w fried chicken, white gravy, cheddar cheese, bacon slice and scrambled eggs - YUM. I ordered the BP fried chicken, so so good every TIME! Comes with crawfish gravy sauce, I picked butter beans and mac n cheese. Butter beans could've used a little salt, BUT the mac n cheese was the best mac n cheese I've ever tasted. Gooey and just plain amazing! Cannot wait for the next gameday weekend to enjoy again. read more

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Extremely easily the BEST food in Starkville. I haven't been in years and I still dream about this food. They take normal food and make it better. I get the fried chicken breast (which has coconut in the batter), and Mac and cheese (made with pepperjack), and sweet potato cornbread which sounds a little weird but is absolutely incredible. It's a bit of a nicer restaurant too, so going here is definitely a treat and can't be missed in Starkville. read more

Friday night date night done JUST right! Restaurant Tyler has such a romantic ambience. It feels so intimate with a southern char. The menu is the perfect size. We started out with the crawfish dip. The dip was very tasty and had enough crawfish. The chips used for dipping was good size, flavor , and texture. I would recommend using a fork for your dip. They bring out cornbread before you get your food so keep that in mind. Next we moved on to our pastas. We ordered the jambalaya pasta and the lamb gnocchi. The pasta was so rich ! The flavors were bold and comforting. The lamb in my gnocchi was cooked well almost like a sausage because of the flavor. The jambalaya pasta was very good too. We got full quickly and couldn't finish! Our waitress was very friendly and patient. We also got to talk to the chefs about our dishes. He was so passionate about the dishes prepared and I loved how he was so proud of his dishes. Overall I had an amazing time and I will definitely be back! read more

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Celebrated a family milestone last night with dinner here. The cornbread rolls with the fresh butter and a side of salt rocks were really good. The catfish egg rolls were delicious. The shrimp and grits lacked real flavor. My burger was good and the Mississippi sweet potato was very tasty. My other daughter had the fried chicken and said it was good. Nice environment and very good service. read more

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Food was good as usual. Jake our waiter was very attentive. Service was quick. Usual Sunday brunch for us.

Very tasty food. Love their pork chops. I think they must sous vide their chops - so tender. We have never had a problem with service. We love the restaurant, but just so you know, we always show for their more affordable lunch prices. read more

Lovey restaurant will an excellent menu and attentive servers. We will definitely return!

Favorite date night place!! Perfect for a special occasion or just a nice brunch or dinner. I have a shellfish allergy with prevents me from some of the menu but they are more than accommodating. Our service is always wonderful as well. The food is always so good too!! Pictured here is the swordfish special they had available for Valentine's Day. read more

Restaurant Tyler - a plate of food on a table - New American Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

First time here and I rate it a 3/10. The whiskey sour was bitter. The jambalaya pasta was watery and sooooo salty. Our service visited us 3 times-once to take our order. Second time, to correct my drink for me (he never got me my replacement drink) and to bring our check. I give the catfish egg rolls a 10/10. Best part of the night read more

Restaurant Tyler - a plate of pasta with chicken and vegetables - New American Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

Brunch was amazing. Came in on a busy Sunday morning and was sat and served within minutes. Service was awesome, food was delicious, and the price was completely reasonable, surprisingly affordable, for such a great meal for two. Chicken and Waffles are a must try. read more

We had a party of 13 this weekend at Restaurant Tyler and it went well. The highlights were the okra appetizer and the fresh fish of the day which was red snapper pan seared or blackened. We chose the pan seared. My son got the duck burger which we found the meat to be delicious but certainly didn't need a bun, was great as a stand-alone patty with the seasonings. The general consensus was that the main dishes were great but the sides were extremely over-salted. (And I am a salt lover!) The only reason I'm downgrading a star is that, like many restaurants in the downtown area in older buildings, the acoustics are horrible so that the restaurant is SO LOUD that it's nearly impossible to enjoy the atmosphere while screaming and not being able to communicate. There are things they can do to reduce the noise for a more pleasant experience. read more

Nice spot to eat and chill. A decent enough atmosphere. Not too classy, but I'd give it a high casual mark. The food is good. Southern fair, a little Cajun to boot. I'm down with the BBQ okra apps. Shrimp and grits are delicious as. it's the usual entree I eat when I go. I have enjoyed the Delta Catfish. It's a treat as well. If you're in the area, it's worth a visit or two. You won't be disappointed. read more

Overall an underwhelming experience. The dining room is well decorated and tasteful. The server was pleasant and attentive. The food was ok. We expected more from Starkville's finer dining establishments. Presentation was a bit careless and we were missing sides that we described on the menu. A lackluster first, and likely last, visit. read more

The food was pretty tasty. The place is quite small so if you go when they have a large party, you won't be able to hear those you are dining with. Also, our server had too many tables so waiting on the check took a while. read more

The service was amazing. The wine guy knows his stuff and selected us a very good bottle of Italian wine that complimented our steak choices very well. read more

Restaurant Tyler - Great wine choice! - New American Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

We were looking for brunch and we found Restaurant Tyler by chance walking by! We had the best brunch here for sure! We had the special item which was chicken waffle benedict which was perfect! We also had the Mississippi River Biscuit with mac instead of the yummy grits. Add a waffle to it and...BAM! This is a step up from waiting in line for the cafe...so give it a try! read more

Restaurant Tyler - Mississippi River biscuit with Mac - New American Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

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Nice atmosphere. Attentive staff. Food was subpar. I ordered catch of the day being pan seared red snapper with garlic roasted brussel sprouts. The fish was dry and overcooked and maybe 1/4 thick also to add to the insult it was over seasoned, for the ratio/thickness of the fish. Pan sautéed brussel sprouts were seasoned well, but practically raw and not enjoyable. The opted for add on side was creamed spinach and this lacked seasoning and I would hasten to guess, the salt was missed entirely. Other plates on the table included Lamb Gnocci, which was too rich in flavor and not very enjoyable to eat. Steak ehh, cooked okay, nothing to blow your socks off, (no sauce to accompany, and steak sauce upon request was a no go). Should you need steak sauce for a premium solo steak plated without any sides?, no, so that entree was just sad especially when paired with the add on roasted mushrooms which were cooked in a wine I hasten to add were too sweet as an accompaniment for the weak steak. Ordered an old fashioned, that was good. Beers on table were cold and some good ones on draft. We selected to go to Restaurant Tyler because we had been so impressed with the food standard at Bin612 and Restaurant Tyler part of the same local group. Would I return, to Restaurant Tyler? No, partly because for the price point, I would not have expected the chef/kitchen staff to permit so many seasoning & cooking errors that occurred. Instead of the prime location and atmosphere, being the backdrop to a sensational family meal sadly it was not. The server did not ask why so much food was left, which on reflection is likely they are used to seeing significant food left on the plates. Tip to chef: Find a cleaner less pretentious menu, taste the food you season, also observe the patrons eat and take note of what percentage of the dishes return to the kitchen. This location has the potential to be the best in town, currently it is not. read more

We had a delicious lunch for our daughter's graduation! Service was very friendly and attentive...the fried chicken and macaroni and cheese were our favorites! Atmosphere is great as well! Try it, you'll like it! read more

First time visiting here and everything was going fine until a slight hiccup happened with my fish but they took care of it immediately and I was satisfied with how quickly and professional they handled the situation. I will allow them to redeem themselves despite the situation so I will try them again. Overall the food was good but I'm sure the dinner menu is even better as they were only serving brunch at the time I visited. The waitress sealed the deal for me on my decision to try them again she was super sweet with her southern charm. read more

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I've had Starkville on the brain lately, so I thought it was time I go back and review some of the places I visited over the years. Restaurant Tyler is a Starkville fixture, widely considered one the nicer places to eat in town. I usually went for lunch, when prices are lower. It's a very nicely decorated restaurant. They have a nice bar room above the restaurant great for private parties. At lunch, I usually got the fried chicken. It's middling; the breading would often detach from the chicken breast, which makes me crazy. Butter beans and Mac and cheese are good, usually. I also have a soft spot for their corn muffins. For the value, though, I prefer The Veranda. read more

I had the hamburger steak blue plate special. With creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. The hamburger was super and cream spinach was awesome. Great staff too. read more

Food was horrible and atmosphere was not good It's was old and nasty Very creepy feeling and dark read more

Great service. The fried chicken is so good! It's a little loud in there but the food and service is worth it. I love going here every time I am back in Mississippi! read more

I truly never leave reviews. We came into town for the game and I was so excited to try restaurant Tyler as I've heard great things. So, so disappointed. We waited an hour to be seated, fine it's a game weekend. Then once seated, we waited 10 minutes for a waitress. Once she came, while very sweet and clearly a college student doing her best, so nothing against her, but overall service was terrible. It took almost 25 minutes for our wine to come out. When the food finally came out, such a disappointment. Which was a bummer because on the menu it sounds delish. Our $45 steaks (multiples steaks) were all cold and had absolutely no seasoning. Additionally the "sides for two" were the crappiest, skinniest asparagus I've ever seen, and less than one serving to address one person. On top of all this, the air wasn't working properly and it was hot. Generally, living in a large city we have absolutely no problem paying $130 for a GOOD meal. This was such a let down. Total, this meal was maybe worth $50. Restaurant Tyler, do better. You have a name in Starkville that you are not upholding. read more

Restaurant Tyler - New American Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

Great service - team effort, food was amazing and ingredients were fresh. Highly recommend.

|SERVICE: POOR | FOOD: AVERAGE| They have a policy where a party is not seated until the whole party is present. This wasn't a concern until we noticed it was not being applied for everyone. I asked the hostess about it as 5/7 of our party were present and with the remaining 2 parking. She immediately got defensive and said oh they're locals and come here every week. She then goes and gets her manager without us prompting and he comes outside inconvenienced as if our business did not matter to him. We decided against our better judgement to stay and eat to be rewarded for an average at best brunch. Food was not hot, coffee was not fresh and was served in paper cups. read more

We went there for Sunday brunch and it was overall really good. This was our first visit. The staff was great and the food was great. They have half-price mimosas for Brunch. read more

Restaurant Tyler - Brunch Menu - New American Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

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This is the best place to stop for breakfast in Starkville. It's in downtown so parking can be kinda hard to find, so a little walk might be needed. It's packed on Sunday and closes kinda early so plan accordingly I had the steak biscuit and it was one of the best things I've ever had in my life, and I'm not a big breakfast eater. The biscuit was warm and fluffy, not dry or hard one bit. It had a good flavor to it like it was almost buttermilk. The steak on top was cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth. The glaze it had on it, I think a balsamic glaze, went well with it. I don't like eggs, but the scrambled eggs on top of it were edible to me, which means they were really really good. The mimosas also made the breakfast a lot better. I sat at the bar, and had about 6 while watching tiger win the masters. The staff was super friendly, and my mimosas, while not bottomless, were always filled. My food did not take too long to come out read more

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Great experience! They did a great job on Easter Sunday at Lunch! They served us and were nice and helpful! Food was very good!

Best brunch in Starkville, hands down. I highly recommend the fried catfish with crawfish sauce with greens and cheese grite, it's absolutely delicious. The wait can be pretty slow at peak hours though. read more

Was in Starkville for the Super Regionals, and looking for some good food. Thanks to all the Yelpers. Good call on this one. I don't know if I'll ever find myself in Starkville again, but if I do, this place is where I'm going. Establishment- the restaurant had great location as it is in the heart of downtown Starkville. This area almost makes me forget I'm in the middle of Mississippi. Inside they maintain a very classy but cozy feel. I sat out on the balcony, which was lovely, as the weather was a bit mild at that time of day. Service- I have no complaints here. I directly spoke with three employees during my visit. Each was kind and attentive. Our waitress answered all questions I had, to my satisfaction. Most of all, there was no miscommunication between what we ordered, the waitress, and the kitchen. Most importantly, the food and drinks- if you like sweet tea without diabetes, this is your place. Slightly sweetened the way it should be. My mimosa was perfect as well. I ordered the blackened catfish topped with crayfish sauce. Oh lawd was this some amazing catfish. In a previos review I mentioned I'm not a catfish kinda guy, this place might have converted me. The mac and cheese was quality with a slight spiciness to it. The cheese grits were delicious and of perfect consistency. The sweet potato cornbread was pretty good. I've never had such a thing before, so it was a pleasant surprise. I don't have much knowledge of the area, but I think it's safe to say you won't find much better eats for miles around. read more

Restaurant Tyler - Catfish, catfish! - New American Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

I never get tired of the hunt for fabulous food finds, among these gems is a true shining diamond, Restaurant Tyler. This a a textbook example of a perfect dining establishment. From the stark yet chic decor like the vintage tiny black and white octagon tile floor to the exposed brick and distressed plaster walls with local funky cool artwork to the killer cuisine, sharp staff, to the great background music this place is class and style personified. It was an expensive affair but worth every cent. The place makes everything from scratch, uses locally sourced ingredients, and does a unique creative and interesting take on Southern cooking. I started with the Duck sausage appetizer with house made smoked duck sausage wrapped in house made duck bacon, baked with Gorgonzola tomato sauce, and truffled fontina cheese. Arguably one of the best things I have ever had in many years of business travel. Yelpers please note I maintain nearly 300 days on the road annually, that's a lot of meals in restaurants. For the entree I went for the Bone in Cold smoked pork chop which was grilled with Mississippi honey, truffle Demi glaze, served with cheese grits which were outstanding, and roasted yellow zucchini. So f@%king delicious I was close to tears that I could finish it due to eating every morsel of the incredible appetizer (bread and all)! This place is top shelf all the way and impressive compared to any metropolis joint I've tried so surprising to find in a hick town like Starkville. Do not, I repeat do not pass up an the opportunity to eat at Tyler's. It's a lesson in life to have such a perfect dining experience. FoodDude! read more

Restaurant Tyler - Duck sausage appetizer - New American Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi

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The fried catfish was delicious! The service was excellent! The ambiance was good too! The creamed spinach was good too!

A 1970s MSU collegiate friend and I met up in Starkville (from Meridian and West Point) today for lunch and we were served by the most Southern "un- Southerner." Hailing from New York, Chloe was the best at everything: recommendations, serving, hospitality and a true desire to serve food that was as special as our friendship. Be sure to ask for Chloe when you patronize Restaurant Tyler and ask her to pack your leftovers in a Chloe made ice chest. She will know what you are talking about ...Until we meet again, Chloe...at The Crossroads. read more

The fried chicken is to die for. Love the location and I highly recommend this restaurant

The food is absolutely delicious! The workers are so nice. Boss man is amazing, always cares about the customers more than anything.

Came here on a recommendation and was disappointed. I has a blue plate special of fried chicken, mac-n-cheese, and butter beans, and it was DELICIOUS!!! The price can't be beat in comparison to the amount of food you get. Only complaint is the food could've been a little hotter in temperature. read more

Restaurant Tyler - New American Near Me - Starkville, Mississippi