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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sunday special Salmon

    It was a great experience!!! The food was amazing and the hosts are super friendly!!!

    Sharon T.

    On our way to Lake Murray we decided to stop for lunch here. The place is easy to find on Main street. We were greeted as we entered and the waitress explained the choices for that day. She brought out 2 spoons on a plate with beans on them and said this was our taste of the bean soup of the day. We ordered the brisket hamburger with homemade chips. The burger was wonderful I would definately order it again, the chips were crispy and salted just right. We got the Mississippi mud pie for dessert with was very rich and a wonderful way to end the meal. Before the meal ended Chef Rodney came over and talked with us which was a nice surprise. He made you feel like you had been friends for a long time. We will definately stop by here again.

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    Peter C.

    The Taste is a recommended by foodie Peter. Freshly fried catfish, the hard to obtained aroma of beef in the ground patty mixed with brisket makes a great tasting burger. The kids meal chicken tender white meat was a little dry, 1 Timothy 4:15 says there's always room for improvement. The banana foster and strawberry cake are made to the Southern tradition because Chef Rodney has travelled thru out Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. To the Christians, a great Christian owned restaurant and to the non-Christians, a great professional chef owned place to eat!

    Grilled chicken club with lettuce, tomato with homemade chips
    Debbie L.

    We were passing through on a road trip & read the reviews on Yelp. We always try to eat a local establishment when we can. The decor is great, the employees friendly & the grilled chicken sandwich was so good. The bun tasted freshly made. He had the club sandwich & enjoyed it. If you want to taste great food, prepared just for you, this is the place.

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    Mrs G.

    While we wish this restaurant well and much success, we unfortunately won't be returning or recommending it. As former restaurant owners, when we saw Chef in the name we came with great expectations. The service is slow, though our server was courteous; two regular meals and some kids burger meals took nearly an hour. French fries were frozen, fried chicken was tasteless, the pasta had no seasoning and was bland, the kids burgers came on hard French bread, the cold salad was put on a hot plate with hot food. Nothing inspiring or worth coming back for, in our personal opinion. The atmosphere is very eclectic and the restaurant itself is in a good spot. This place has potential if the restaurant gets invested and steps up the taste on the menu side.

    This was cool and the whole place has a very nice atmosphere... love it here!!

    All the staff was super friendly and the owner as well. He came up and talked with me and my crew for a while. Very nice people and food was good too!

    Bananas Foster Pudding

    The reviews on here are 100% spot-on. The food is delicious. The people are great. You should definitely stop here ASAP.

    Farrah W.

    Loved this place! Found it by accident and so glad we did. Food and service were steller.

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    Extraordinarily good food from the long cooked beers to the amazing fried chicken and now to finish with home made lemon meringue pie.

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    Excellent food. Excellent service. We had the catfish and fried okra. Was amazing would recommend to anyone.

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    Super good food, atmosphere and service! Was passing through town and very happy we stopped in. Highly recommend

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    Such yummy food!!! We stopped in on a trip we were on and it was delish!!! The menu changes every day!!! It's gluten free and amazing!!!

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    4 years ago

    The best The food. The people. The atmosphere. All above what you would expect. An amazing place to eat after church on a Sunday !

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    MaMa's Place - Nice little restaurant.

    MaMa's Place

    5.0(2 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    We were leaving the Winstar Casino Resort and headed to Lake Murray in Oklahoma and wanted to get a…read morebite to eat, since we were between check-out and check-in times. Marietta Oklahoma is about halfway between our stops and the town appeared to be large enough to pick up supplies and have some dining choices. Not so interested in chains like Micky D or Sonic. Also not captivated with the gas station chicken place. We were truly fortunate to find Mama's Place, just a couple miles from the interstate on US-77. Mama's Place has been open since August 2020 and I bet they'll be going strong for a long time. Not very hungry, we decided to split a half pound burger with bacon and pepper jack cheese. Chips and a drink are included and we paid an upcharge for fries and I'm certainly glad we did. They grind their hamburger fresh and you can taste the difference. The patty was nicely crispy around the edges, garnished with lettuce, tomato and pickles. With the bacon and pepper jack, the burger was terrific. Other add-ons included grilled jalapeños, grilled onions and grilled mushrooms. Any of those sound great, but we were satisfied as is. I think we must have looked hungry, because the basket was super sized. I'm not exaggerating when I say they were as good as any fries I've ever had. These aren't previously frozen fries, rather these are from fresh spuds. The color, texture and flavor were perfect. The small dining room had 2 large picnic tables for inside dining in air conditioned comfort. You can also enjoy your meal outside, on one of several picnic tables, too. Going to stop by tomorrow and try the crispy chicken sandwich. Keeping an eye on this place. There's some expansion underway. An additional room is being built in the back and a big smoker is sitting back there. The owner said he'll be expanding the menu to include smoked meat. Sounds good to me.

    We were on the way to Murray State Park and were hungry. Love to try local places and found this…read moresmall hamburger place off US-77 across from the high school. There is a drive up window but we decided to go inside. Owner came out from kitchen and was so friendly. We got the large bacon cheese burger which came with chips & drink and added fries. Owner said he grinds his own meat and cuts his own fries. Boy could you tell the difference from a fast food place. Burger was large and so flavorful, fries were perfectly cooked and not overly salty. We were so glad we stopped and will stop again next time we're in the area.

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    MaMa's Place - 2 picnic tables to eat inside

    2 picnic tables to eat inside

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    Windmill Grill & Saloon - Burger

    Windmill Grill & Saloon

    4.6(29 reviews)
    28.5 mi

    My wife and I come here every other Thursday (80 minute round trip) and have been here 15+…read moretimes...without a doubt, I can say this is easily one of my top 3 burger places in America. First of all, and most importantly, the burgers are fantastic. Flat top grilled burgers are seasoned to perfection. (There's no bigger disappointment than a bland flavorless burger; luckily you don't have to worry about that here) You must order the jalapeño sourdough bun. It is incredible. Slight kick from the jalapeño offsets the slight sweetness from the bun and is the perfect complement to the meat. (My wife doesn't like spicy foods but she loves the jalapeño bun, it's not too spicy for those that prefer mild foods) If you do like a spicier burger (but not so hot that you can't taste anything after the first bite), I get a double pepper jack cheese burger on the jalapeño bun with the cream cheese jalapeño dressing...it's amazing. Their fries are the only disappointing aspect of the meal..in my opinion... They are shoestring fries and while they are cooked perfectly, I think they would be better if they were hand cut fries or at least have a house made seasoning on the fries. The service is wonderful. You're always greeted when you walk in. All the ladies that work the floor are great at their jobs. Walter (the owner) is an awesome guy. The decor of the restaurant is cool. It's in an old 1800's saloon with the creaky floors. Mismatched chairs and tables just add to the ambiance. They have live music on Friday nights. Note - they are only open on Thurs, Fri & Sat. Cash only! (Follow their Facebook page for updates - they post regularly) Please give this place a try. I'm quite sure you won't regret it.

    This was a great little hole in the wall! The place to be if you live in town!! The hamburger was…read moretasty but the fries were overcooked and crunchy. Live music was a terrific perk on the Saturday evening we visited. You order at the counter and they bring your food out to you so the service was good for what it was as an order at the counter kinda place.

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    Inside decor

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    Burger and fries

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    the taste by Chef Rodney - southern - Updated May 2026

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