Came in for my birthday and Cam the bartender gave us excellent service. He was very knowledgeable…read moreof the menu suggested some things for us to get so we tried a bunch of things. Raw and grilled oysters. crab fingers that I wasn't a big fan of. We also had the fried okra that was good and chicken wings. Bang bang shrimp that I could of went without and a few drinks. Drinks we really good. I had two Jameson and ginger. We came in around lunch time so it was packed. But very clean and the servers were quick with our food and attentive. If you come in during lunch on some chill ish sit at the bar. Quick service and an awesome bartender.

My family and I went here for lunch They have a lot of different food and options to choose from…read more They are very friendly and knowledgeable about the food and the food was just wonderful. Everything was delicious,so this is why we keep coming back one day every week. Love the restaurant and the food. Great place to eat.

We love the seafood pasta and the sweet potato brûlée. Very…read moregood food, atmosphere and service. For me, "out of sight, out of mind" applies here. They are a little further past the other restaurants on Hwy 98 W, so I often forget about them. But when we remember them when making our dinner plans, we always leave with a happy face and a happy belly. And they certainly draw a crowd.

My friend and I were first in the restaurant.. Slowest…read moreservice I have ever had. Food average. Asked for bread and got two small pieces.... Very stingy. Dessert cheesecake was great. Everytime I go it's different.

While home during the holiday, my brother said that we should go to Monte's. With me being a…read morepescatarian, this was a good option. We ordered our dishes and ate family style. We started with shrimp stuffed with crab and mushrooms stuffed with crab. I remember the Byram location being heavy-handed with lemon in the hollandaise sauce. It was not heavy here. For the main dishes, we ordered stuffed catfish and redfish Diane. Both came with pasta, which was a nice accompaniment. I must say that I was shocked at how few patrons were in the restaurant. There was a total of three tables the entire time my brother and I were there. Service was outstanding, and the food was good. My brother remarked that the Byram location is also empty. Nevertheless, I appreciated the recommendation, and so did my appetite.

I had dinner there last night. This is a surprising place with a sign on the door is a strip mall…read more Inside it is elegant but not over the top. I found it on a search for seafood restaurants. I recommend the scallops. They are well prepared and served over serving of pasta. With a wine sauce. For some reason the water did not taste right. I got there early and stayed a while. There was a large party and several parties of two and four. The servers weee kept busy but I never felt abandoned. I'll be back.

The bugs were good. The mushrooms were good but hot. The sauce was super close to my mom's so that…read morewas great. The crab legs were nice but not as good as crooked crawfish. It was about an 8 minute wait so that was nice.

As much as I love Mudbugs crawfish, I have to show yall what pound of crawfish looks like…read moreapparently. I literally asked a waitress once I saw it "does it look like half a pound," and she responded "yes" so I said ," well I ordered a pound" she then recanted her statement and said "oh no it is a pound"... idk what yall think?

I have no idea why everyone doesn't love this restaurant! The food and service are top notch. The…read morelocation is amazing - I would rate it 10/10 if I could!

This is my 2nd review of Backwater Grill because...well, frankly...I think they deserve it…read more Here is the thing about Mississippi: You buy your days on credit. You get these magical 73º days in March and April (and maybe even May), fully understanding you are going to have to pay the piper come June, July, and August. But while you have them, you treasure them. The sun shines bright, but with warm welcome, not a glaring intensity. The cool breeze carries the scent of red maples, azaleas, dogwood, redbud, Yoshino Cherry trees, and, sweetest of them all, honeysuckle. The sky is a tropical blue, like you might see sitting on some tropical island with a name you struggle to pronounce. So why would you spend a Saturday afternoon like this inside, when you can sit outside, looking at the backwaters, and enjoying a delicious meal? This is my 4th trip to Backwater. Lunch, brunch, dinner, and now lunch again. So far, they never disappoint. It is early in the crawfish season, so my expectations are not high, but Backwater delivered just the same. Their weight scales are generous and their seasoning is excellent. The shrimp? Well, they are normally my 2nd choice behind crawfish, but these reds are big and succulent and juicy. Some of the best I have had. The beer selection is excellent and served icy cold, which is a good thing, because the potatoes and corn will burn your lips (if you aren't "from here", that is a good thing). But if you don't indulge, no worries...the sweet tea would make your Mama proud. And the ambience? Well, what can I say? Perfect. I can't believe it has taken this long for somebody to make use of the beautiful backwaters of the Reservoir. It is prime "Mississippi" and the owners are genius and clearly willing to put in a massive amount of work and effort to make eating at Backwater Grill a true Mississippi experience. If you are in the area, or even if you have to drive to get here, do yourself a favor: visit Backwater Grill. Next visit, I'm trying trying a burger for sure.

The food came out hot and the server was friendly and astute. Ther was a little wait but it was…read moreworth it.

the whole fish was crispy on the outside and soggy inside. the banana pudding was terrible, the…read morecookies very soggy and the entire pudding tasted horrible

We went in, looked around, got a lot of stares, but no greeting. The place looked much like we used…read moreto call a "greasy spoon". The food smelled really good though. We left.

Soon as you open the door you're hit with the smell of food made with love. I ordered the cat fish…read moreand it was fresh and hot. I recommend the catfish and the catfish strips. Make sure you add the honey hot wings (8pc) thank me later

don't be put off by one bad review , this is a great place for lunch , dinner or just a cocktail…read more water views and boat docking . david and angela were our servers and kept everyone happy with top notch service. stop in, listen to the music, enjoy the view and enjoy some great food!

I'm confused why this spot doesn't have 5 stars! Obviously people don't know delicious food!…read more Okay y'all... we drove 3 1/2 hours with a party of six just to check this place out, and let me tell you -- SO worth the trip! From the moment we walked up, the vibe was pure vacation mode: bright umbrellas, good music, and that gorgeous waterfront view that makes you wanna stay all day. Appetizers: We went all in -- charbroiled oysters, raw oysters, gator bites, fried green tomatoes, spinach dip, and a side salad (not pictured because it didn't last long ). Every single bite was on point! The charbroiled oysters? Buttery, smoky perfection. Gator bites? Crispy outside, tender inside, and seasoned just right. Not a single miss here! Entrées: We covered the menu like pros -- fried platter, blackened platter, blackened alligator tacos, redfish, bang bang shrimp tacos, and a side of hushpuppies (because who skips hushpuppies?). EVERYTHING came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The bang bang shrimp tacos had that sweet heat you crave, and the blackened alligator tacos? Hands-down one of my faves of the night. Service + Atmosphere: The staff was friendly, professional, and fast, which made the whole experience even better. The timing was perfect -- no long waits, just smooth service and chill energy all around. And let's talk about that view! Sitting by the water watching the boats roll in while the sun set? 10/10 ambiance. Final Thoughts: I have no clue why this place is sitting at 3 1/2 stars, because our experience was solid 5 all day long. Food, drinks, view, staff -- everything hit. Shaggy's is that feel-good, toes-in-the-sand kinda spot that deserves more love. If you're thinking about going, GO. Order the oysters, grab a cocktail, and let the breeze do the rest. #seafoodlovers #gulfvibes, #worththedrive