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    The Rustler

    4.7 (188 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THE RUSTLER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Intimate
    Romantic
    Good for groups

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    Joe L.

    I'm always looking for places to dine and came across The Rustler in Meridian, MS. It's a bit off the beaten path, but well worth the effort especially when you get to meet Semmes and Gracie. These two ladies took exceptional care of me, made sure I lacked for nothing, and made me feel very welcome. The menu decisions were tough but with Gracie's help I decided on the Fried Crab Claws, the Petite Filet Hailey which included a salad, baked potato (I upgraded to a loaded one), and green beans. Gracie brought out the bread service and while it was warm and delicious, I only sampled due to what I had coming. The crab claws are delicious and addictive, BUT you must get some of the Comeback sauce for dipping...it is addictive and will push this over the top! A pound of these with a bucket of beer and a gallon of Comeback sauce would be awesome!!! Nice touch...the salad is delivered on a chilled plate, everything is crisp and fresh and the homemade Blue Cheese with crumbles on the salad "blue" me away. Out comes the 8oz Petite Filet with a mixture of shrimp and crabmeat in a seafood sauce sporting a bit of a Cajun kick. The steak...cooked as requested, very tender, and nicely crusted with black pepper. This was a very thick filet and as you can see perfectly cooked from top to bottom. Overall this meal and the incredible service would rival experiences I've had at high-end steakhouses.

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    Taylor P.

    Well I was disappointed by this quaint restaurant. I'm a big steak lover and from the reviews, I was expecting excellence. The atmosphere was very romantic. They gave us sourdough bread that was warm and good. Me and my husband ordered a 16 ounce ribeye medium rare with Brussel sprouts and loaded baked potato. The steak was overdone and the quality of meat for $58 was not good. I normally don't mind paying good money for a steak but this was a let down. The Brussel sprouts tasted like they steamed them and threw a ton of salt and pepper on them. The baked potato wasn't bad, relatively good. I will say the redeeming quality of the restaurant was the service. Our waiter was very attentive and nice.

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    I had an excellent 16oz New York strip, cook just rice with broccoli and brussels sprouts. Bartender did a great job negroni cocktail.

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    This place is DEFINITELY a "diamond in the rough"!!! Food and service were excellent from start to finish. Looking forward to my next visit!

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    Thank you back! It was our pleasure to serve you!

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    Exceeded all expectations! I would definitely recommend...amazing steak and great service!

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    We stopped at Weidmann's Restaurant in Meridian, Mississippi for lunch while traveling. Established…read morein 1870, it's a historic downtown spot with plenty of charm. We had Felix's Special--Shrimp Remoulade Salad with a grilled pimento cheese and applewood smoked bacon sandwich on sourdough. Both were very good: fresh shrimp, and a well-toasted sandwich with smoky bacon and melted pimento cheese. Service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was pleasant. A solid stop if you're passing through Meridian.

    Weidmann's Restaurant located in Meridian, Mississippi is Mississippi's oldest continuously…read moreoperating restaurant. Since 1870, Weidmann's has welcomed everyone from railroad workers and weary travelers to soldiers and hometown heroes, earning its place in Mississippi's history. Founded by Swiss immigrant Felix Weidmann, the restaurant opened during Meridian's rise as one of the South's busiest railroad crossroads. During World War I, the restaurant temporarily relocated to Hattiesburg to help feed the thousands of soldiers training at nearby Camp Shelby. One of its quirkiest traditions is the complimentary peanut butter and crackers brought to every table. During World War II, butter rationing led the restaurant to serve peanut butter and crackers instead. Customers loved it so much that the tradition continues more than 80 years later. In 1935, when brothers Al and Fred Key took to the skies in their airplane, Ole Miss, they weren't just chasing a world record--they were trying to save Meridian's airport from closing during the Great Depression. They spent an unbelievable 653 hours and 34 minutes--more than 27 days--without landing. They stayed aloft by pioneering air-to-air refueling techniques. Their record stood until astronauts aboard Skylab surpassed the duration in space in 1973. One of the celebrations honoring their historic flight took place right here at Weidmann's, forever connecting the restaurant to one of aviation's greatest achievements. I ordered the shrimp and grits, and they were outstanding. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, the grits were creamy and full of flavor, and every bite tasted fresh and homemade. Of course, you can't leave without trying their famous peanut butter and crackers--a tradition that's become part of the restaurant's history. The staff was friendly, the atmosphere was warm and full of character, and you can tell they take pride in preserving this historic landmark. If you appreciate great Southern food and places with a story to tell, Weidmann's is absolutely worth the stop.

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