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    Binke's Restaurant

    4.5 (41 reviews)
    InexpensiveSouthern, Soul Food
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    Lunch - consisting of a breast of baked chicken, collard greens, lima beans, stewed tomatoes with okra, and unsweetened ice tea.  YUM !
    K C.

    Was driving from NOLA to Knoxville, TN, so when 1:30 PM rolled around, I inquired of YELP for a real home-cooked lunch. Binke's appeared 4th on the list, it sported a FIVE-STAR rating, and I set my course. Binke's is JUST what I was looking for, and having a GPS made it a cinch to get to. The place is clean, the food is cafeteria style and fresh, and the workers and the customers, alike, were all polite and friendly. I had a breast of baked chicken along with collard greens, lima beans, and stewed tomatoes with okra, and an unsweetened ice tea. EVERYTHING was delicious; the chicken was tasty and succulent, the greens had hints of sweetness and heat spice, the limas were juicy and tender with a bit of country ham, and the okra & tomatoes hit the spot, since I had been jonesing for okra for not having found it in two gumbos back in NOLA. Perhaps my only criticism would be that Binke's seems to follow Mary Poppin's advice that "a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down." I believe a sweetener was added to the collards and to the limas, though the stewed tomatoes with okra could have received its sweetness from al dente bits of minced onions complimenting the main red & green veggies. If you're watching your sugar I'd be sure to inquire about this. I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch yesterday at Binke's, "in the most delightful way." It's certainly on my radar, should I ever be passing Meridian, MS again. If you like REAL HOME-COOKED meals and don't mind cafeteria style service, you should get here. My advice is that you NOT pass up Binke's - you'll see.

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    Bill B.

    Had lunch there yesterday. This is a great place I never even heard of in Meridian. I'm glad someone recommend it to my wife. I had the chicken & dumplings which were great. I have to say I usually don't like them when I eat out. My mom having made the best ever but these were close. I also had a baked chicken thigh that was a bit dry but I'm chalking that up to us being there just before they closed. The corn bred was great for dunking in the gravy. There are many sides to choose from. I had the turnip greens, very good with a little pepper sauce. The owner sits at the register and the seating is just like home. I thought we would be the last ones in but several workers and families came in while we ate. Good southern food. I'll be back.

    Andrea R.

    happened to be mm148-this popped up exit 150! God intervened 'Cause it was heaven! This Charleston girl was happy for real food & my new husband from San Francisco was equally thrilled. Had the chicken & dumplings,as good my granny's, collards & baby limas. City boy loved the braised ham hock (which I ordered in London '07 but had a fancy name "pork trotters" & was charged $40!) yams & collards. Ate too much- no room for cobbler or red velvet. Mrs Alford /Mama and Binke & server were lovely. Nice to be back in the South w/ friendly folks!! Trust the map - seems you're driving into a curiously residential area but keep going. Just 1.5 mi half from 1-20. All that with 2 iced teas only $22!

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    V. E.

    Definitely worth the stop! Something for everyone. Fried chicken, meatloaf, chicken and dumplings, liver and onions, yams, string beans, mashed potatoes. Anything your southern heart could want or ask for is here!

    Amazing home cooked! Yams were like someone giving you a hug! Sorry is was blurry,  I was busy shoveling yams in my face.

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    A vast selection of home made vegetables and meats. Perfectly seasoned and satisfying for the soul food palate. Thanks!

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    If you want genuine soul food, this is the place for you. The best home cooked food in Meridian. Undeniably delicious.

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    Good soul food. A little pricey, $12 for a meat, two veggies, and tea. But food was good and there was great variety of meats and vegetables

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    8 years ago

    An institution in Meridian, MS. It's southern cooking without regard for healthiness lol so in moderation, this is THE PLACE.

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    7 years ago

    Great find on a trip from Huntsville to New Orleans. We had a great lunch which was full of locals, which is always a good sign.

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    Great place for old country cooking. This was our first visit but will not be our last.

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