THE FOOD IS REALLY GOOD! I like to give new restaurants a chance. I took a chance on the fried…read moreporkchops I love them, but they are often dry. These were so juicy and flavourful! The Cajun fries were tasty both a not overwhelming amount of spices and ranch dressing. The mac and cheese had a good texture and flavor, but did need salt. It's probably better to error on the side of less salt. The only thing I didn't love was the red velvet cake. My husband's cheeseburger was massive and very good! Seemed to be fresh meat and it was juicy! The ambience was just ok. Could use something on the walls. But I'm there for the food. I would definitely go back!

I'd heard about this place and I'm so glad I stopped today. Buying local is a real thing for this…read moresmall cafe! They had several different kinds of ice cream Sundays. We got the chocolate and caramel and chocolate and strawberry- the strawberries were sooo good! I can't wait to try lunch there.

Great mom & pop bbq American fare food. Delicious and good price and friendly staff. Don't be…read morediscouraged by it being "in the middle of nowhere" and just follow the sign to the left!

Good food. Really good food. I had the chitterlings plate with 3 sides, peach cobbler and lemonade…read more The chitterlings were extra clean and tasty. The sides were typical for a soul food restaurant and were good as well. The prices are good but I believe a bit underpriced for the amount of food I was given. I could not finish my entire plate. They will definitely be on our list of restaurants the next time we visit Columbus, MS.

The Brown Bag Restaurant in Northport has been a staple for good eats for as long as I can…read moreremember. I can't tell you how many times people have recommended it for lunch, yet I never managed to stop in and experience it for myself until today. My work schedule and the Bag's hours always seemed to clash, and since it's a bit off the beaten path, it stayed in the "out of sight, out of mind" category. Now, as I'm approaching full retirement, I finally had the time to swing by and see what all the fuss was about. Upon arrival, the first sign you're in the right place is the parking lot. It's packed, about like a blue tick on a hound dog. Stepping inside, don't expect anything fancy. The interior is old school with faded paint and a no frills setup. Your food is served in Styrofoam containers with plastic utensils. But that's part of the charm. Who needs fine china when you're filling your gizzard with good soul food? The place was full and I managed to grab one of the last open tables under the roof. I then waited for the waitress who was running laps across the dining area, taking orders, refilling drinks, checking out customers, and handling everything in between. If you come anywhere near lunch hour, don't expect Jimmy John's Freaky Fast service. You're here to slow down and enjoy the experience. When I ordered, I went with a catfish fillet, turnip greens, field peas, fried green tomatoes, a side of cornbread, and tartar sauce for the fish. The fried green tomatoes did not make it out with the order, but the waitress was very apologetic and adjusted my bill to a meat and two instead of a meat and three, which I appreciated. Now to the important part, the food. The catfish was hot, crispy, and perfectly cooked, not greasy at all, just honest, well done Southern cooking. The turnip greens and field peas were flavorful and comforting, exactly what you hope for in a place like this. The tartar sauce had a slightly sweet twist that I was not expecting, different from the traditional version, but surprisingly excellent. I will need a few more visits before I can fully put that into words, but it worked. Overall, now I understand the buzz. The Brown Bag delivers exactly what it promises, simple, hearty, well prepared soul food served without pretense. I will definitely be back, and now that retirement is on the horizon, I have got all the time in the world to wait on a good meal, unlike you working folks still rushing through lunch.

Great food Great People. I ordered 1/2 Chicken with greens and beans. Perfectly cooked and…read moreseasoned. It's a little off the beaten path, but well worth it.

This was my first time in Mississippi and I wanted to try a local restaurant. I searched Yelp and…read morefound this one, decided to give it a try. The staff was extremely friendly and patient while customers made their selections. You go up to the counter to order & pay and they bring your food out when it's ready. The seating area is large, clean, and has a relaxing vibe to it. We ordered the BBQ ribs & tips w/cabbage & dressing, BBQ ribs & tips w/green beans & yams, and the Chicken & dumplings w/green beans & baked beans. The meals all came with cornbread. The ribs had the perfect amount of smoke flavor & bbq sauce. They were also nice and tender. The sides were all flavorful and nicely seasoned, the cornbread was excellent. Highly recommend giving this restaurant a try

Traveling thru Meridian - and can't resist some great Soul Food. Absolutely wonderful! Wife had…read moreSmothered Chicken with collard greens and stuffing; I had meatloaf with mashed potatoes and collard greens! Everything was great!

The service, atmosphere and food was excellent. We will be back. My husband had the whole catfish…read morewith fries and grilled veggies. I had half order shrimp with sweet potato casserole and side salad. Salad served first was fresh and delicious. The top off was the shrimp well seasoned and best casserole ever. Whole catfish tasted fresh and was absolutely delicious. Very hot fries and seasoned vegetables were great! Will be coming back. Great date night!!

This one has been bookmarked for some time now and I was glad to finally visit. I met my dad here…read moreduring lunch time. I inquired about menu items but we both decided to go with the lasagna, lima beans and sweet potato casserole from the buffet. The young lady made sure we were never without our beverage of choice. We enjoyed our meals. There were not a lot of people dining in but traffic was steady for call-in and to go orders. I plan to return during dinner to order from the menu, eager to try the fried catfish.

The food was so good. It tasted like my grandmother made it. The people were friendly and polite…read more The restaurant was clean and well maintained inside.

Stopped here on a drive up from New Orleans. It is a little bit of a drive from the interstate, and…read morein an extremely depressed area. It must be a rough area as well, as they have a guy standing outside the establishment with a hand cannon protecting the restaurant and the vehicles outside. All you anti-Second Amendment folks need to spend sometime here...it will become apparent why some people need guns...but I digress. I'm here to discuss the food. The catfish is excellent. Hands down the best option here. They know what they're doing with the bottom feeders. Strangely enough, the fried chicken is not. I would mark that as an avoid. And the spaghetti casserole was not bad, but not the greatest either. I'd go all in on that catfish. The sides are quite good. I highly recommend the corn, green beans, and lima beans. Those lima beans are wow! I'd love to have that recipe. Overall, if you know what to get, you'll have a great experience. Personally, I'm glad I got off the interstate and came here. This is America. Not what you see from the highway.

I read about Helen's Soul Food on Facebook. Of course, we had to try the food. We were not…read moredisappointed. Oh My Goodness!!! Miss Helen has the best soul food in the GTR area. If you have not been to her place, run don't walk!! The food is so so good. I ordered the steak in gravy, green beans, black eyed peas, and lemonade for my drink. My husband ordered the fried pork chop, 2 fried chicken wings, greens, and green beans. That is the best fried chicken we have every had in this area. For dessert we had peach cobbler it was the bomb!! We took our orders to go and sat at home eating and praising Miss Helen. I rate her food 10/10 if I could go higher in the rating I would. I just cannot say enough good/greatness about this food. We had a chance to meet Miss Helen; her spirit is loving, kind and genuine. It was a pleasure to speak with her. May God continue to bless her with her restaurant and catering. Keep cooking Miss Helen, you do not disappoint!!

The food was scrumptious and the service was excellent. I will definitely be going again.read more

Very good home cooked food. All vegetables great…read more Very clean, comfortable. All service prompt! Friendly.

I've been here 2 times. I love it. It tastes like home…read morecooking like grandma used to make. I will eat here as much as I can in the future. I got dessert this time. Snap!! . I dont think ANY COCONUT PIE has ever been memorable.... but JEAN'S IT VERY MEMORABLE! The Carmel Cake was sold out... so next time I will need to get 2 desserts. Coconut pie and caramel cake. I inhaled coconut pie. No photo. Sorry.

This was a home run from start to finish. Though it was a bit of a hike from South Tuscaloosa, it…read morewas absolutely worth the drive. The wait for our party of 5 wasn't too long and we were seated in a big booth near the bar. Very nice decor, classy but comfortable. All of the servers and staff were super friendly and offered a nice selection of local brews and tasty margaritas. Several of us had the redfish special which was just outstanding! All in all, and outstanding experience. Definitely a repeater for us when next we're in town.

Well after seeing reviews me and wife decided on this for lunch…read more I'll say all the staff were great. Very friendly. But the food?????? Wife wanted a salad and potato skins so went with the wedge which came chopped so more of a chopped salad than a wedge and it was fine. Nothing spectacular. Who potato skins were reminiscent of some frozen ones you heat in the oven. Didn't seem fresh at all. The bacon wasn't that great really and the cheeses was cheese. All in all edible but not enjoyable. I went with the bacon wrapped meatloaf with mashed potatoes with gravy and a side of Mac and cheese. I'll start with the Mac. It was horrible. Sorry don't mean to be a downer but wasn't good at all. The mashed and gravy a big nope. The potatoes weren't all that good. It was like eating a plat of spackle. And the gravy was horrendous. Made bad potato's worse. The meatloaf was ok. Kind of like cafeteria meatloaf. I did eat it but wasn't thrilled. Again not a fan of that bacon so ditched that after one bite. Personally I would not go back and wife agreed. Maybe we got the wrong items but nothing was good.