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

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.

We visited on a Saturday night with a large group and there was a wait as would be expected. We got…read moredrinks at the bar which took awhile - again, it's a busy Saturday night so not a problem. We waited outside and the setup is great - an open lawn and boardwalk overlooking the swamp. We enjoyed watching the wildlife and chatting. Once seated, we waited over 10 minutes for a server to stop by and finally went inside to ask for someone to help our table. A manager came out to take our drink orders. The kids' sodas came out quickly, but we waited and waited for bar drinks and two Shirley Temples. Food came quickly once ordered, and the aforementioned drinks didn't come out until after the food was served. The drinks and food themselves were quite good. If the service had hit the same level, it would have been a better experience.

Got this as a gift. Looks AMAZING. Rachel did such a good job! It comes with a bottle of sauce of…read moreyour choice.

I really enjoyed Poke Stop! A friend and I tried and few things: Lola Bowl, Feisty Hula Bowl,…read moreCrawfish & Crab Rangoons, Egg Rolls, and Dubai Cheesecake. We honestly enjoyed everything, but the Feisty Hula Bowl w/Chicken was our fave! 10/10. It was fresh, nice and light, and if you like a little spice, this is the way to go! The Lola Bowl is the weekend specialty bowl right now. I got brown rice as the base and sweet corn instead of edamame. The chicken is really good, but the bowl was mostly rice over all and is a bit bland once you get past that first layer. Egg rolls were okay. Not bad, but too much other good stuff to try. Dubai cheesecake was everything and so were the ragoons! I really didn't pick up the crawfish in the ragoons, but they were still really good! Service: 10/10 - Pleasant staff who made great recommendations. Atmosphere: it's cute, colorful, and airy with a lot of natural light. There are a few games like connect four and binding blocks. There's also a grass wall photo area. Overall: We enjoyed it! I'll be back - there are still quite a few items in the menu I'd like to try!

I've always been a fan of the Mayflower but I haven't eaten there in years due to it being in…read moredowntown Jafrica. I took my Son for lunch. It was the first time since the new owners took over. The restaurant has been completely remodeled. The food is excellent. The menu is more limited than it was in the past but it's still jam up. Will be dining here again

I was so excited to finally try lunch at Mayflower Cafe. Everyone's reviews always looked…read moremouthwatering, so I decided that yesterday would be the day to give them a go. I was surprised at how tight it was in there. The photos I've seen always made it look like a bigger space than what it was. Despite the closeness of the tables to the booths, service was very good. My server (forgot to get her name) was attentive and checked on me numerous of times. I didn't like the Thursday blue plate specials so I ordered catfish. Went with fried okra and sweet potatoes as the sides. The star of my plate was the bowl of sweet potatoes. They appeared to be fresh cut and had the right amount of sweet to them. The fried okra had sprinkles of salt and were hot. I would mark them as being ok. Now the catfish. Well that was another missed opportunity. The fish breading was seasoned slightly but pulled away from the fish too easily. It literally broke off in whole pieces. My piece was fried a little too hard but I could have forgiven that if the fish meat had been seasoned. The salt that was sprinkled on the okra should have been sprinkled on the fish instead. I just did not care for the fish at all. The roll was good. I should have asked for some butter but it was fine without it. Reminds me of the old yeast rolls you would get back in the day. I love to support local spots but to say I was disappointed in my first visit is an understatement. Someone told me that dinner was better than lunch, so I'm going to try them for dinner before making my final verdict.

Great Food. Great atmosphere. William was an excellent waiter and paid attention to every small…read moredetail that was needed.

CAET never fails! I love love this place! Drinks and service at the bar are always exceptional!…read more * Old Fashioned (Angels Envy) -10/10 * Summer Fling Drink - 10/10 * Fried Crab Claws - 8/10 on the small side but they were yum * Oysters 6 types -10/10 the descriptions match the oysters to a tee! * 6 oz Filet - 12/10 the perfect medioum-rare and al dente thin beans. * Salted Caramel Tart with Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream - 9/10

Food and service was awesome! Came for a late lunch and my waiter was amazing! So polite and spot…read moreon if I was in need! Food was good too!

I can't believe I never wrote a review for one of my favorite restaurant's in the SIP!…read more Food: 2/2 _The food is always fresh and delicious. I ordered the pad see yew with shrimp!! Service: 2/2 - Get this, there's only 1 server and he is fabulous! So be patient. Ambiance: 1/1 - The Resturant is clean and dimly lit.. I like it ..

Love the vibe of the place. The drinks were phenomenal and very decent size for your money's worth!…read more Love a good smoothie boba, and they have every selection of boba drink you're interested in. Highly recommend stopping in!

Good place to get your smoothie fix. They a little sweet, but it's aight. You can also get an odd…read moreassortment of fried food. Staff are super nice. Place is impeccably clean. Good, central location.