Bar staff was amazing...salads were great...pot liquor shot my wife loved and top shelf margaritas were tasty.

Well unfortunately I have waited too long in writing my review. However I couldn't let it go without one. We were headed back from AR from a graduation and while staying in Tupelo found this restaurant close to our hotel. Not from being around the area weren't real sure about it but only because we were not seeing a lot of food items we liked. However because it was close by our hotel and the star rating was high, we decided to try it out. Oh my gosh; I am so glad we did. Even months ago enjoying our food to now, I can still remember how amazingly tasty our food was. My hubby and I shared the Dirty Grains with greens and things. We both have never had greens in our lives, but our server told us they were very scrumptious at the Blue Canoe. She was spot on!! They were delicious, really the entire meal was DELISH!! I am so glad we shared the dish because it was a lot and very filling. Now the restaurants famous sauce that is made fresh every day is worth its weight in gold. Our server has been there a very long time and she said she is the gal who makes it daily. I can't really explain the taste but it is very, very tasty. We were so full and it as going to pass on dessert. Of course our server told us about their dessert that is #1 on the menu...Connie's Blueberry Doughnut Bread Pudding (pictured). Once again super scrumptious and worth every calorie. If you are new to the area I highly recommend a trip to the Blue Canoe. It doesn't look like much outside and inside it can seem like a dive. It isn't because it's been around d a while and the ambiance is really cool!! The parking lot gets quite full and was just a bit challenging to maneuver our large 250 GMC truck but we managed. This place is a gem and well worth our visits when we are traveling through. I'd love to go when they have live music but not sure when we will be driving through. read more

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Go here, it's everything you need as advertised! Service is great, they always have live music, good draft beer menu. read more

Great food and attentive servers. Very cool atmosphere. Fried black eyed peas are excellent appetizer. Burgers and salmon sandwich are also very good. read more

This was an interesting and fun spot to stop for dinner while in town. The food was AMAZING!! Fried bologna sandwich, salmon BLT and the cheeseburger sliders were SO good! The ladies serving were on top of everything and super sweet!! The number of incredibly talented musicians who have played there over the years, was impressive. The young man, Camden Morris, who was playing when we were there was wonderful. I loved this time with my family while in MS!! Made memories and ate some great food!! Hand cut fries are always the best!! read more

Blue Canoe - Camden Morris plying on the cat head stage - Bars Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

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This place seemed like a real local gem and I knew I wanted to come here in some capacity during our time in Tupelo. We took the plunge for dinner, our main meal of the day, so expectations were high. We walked in and a decent number of people in ear was basically a packed place turned to look at us. Normally I would shit myself but in this case, it was friendly looks. I could make out some smiles. Even though we are definitely not from around here, I felt welcomed. The bar was one of the few places that had some available real estate so we sat in between two other parties. We were greeted immediately by the bartender and I had to make a game time decision which was assisted by the wall of drafts only a few feet from my face on the wall behind the bar. GF and I chose two beers we had never heard of and were in business. We looked through the menu. We had initially planned on sharing a couple apps (the fries with crack sauce and fried black eyed peas) but we were so full from those two apps we had no room for anything else. the inside is also super cool. The food was great, the service was excellent, and this feels like a must visit in Tupelo read more

Blue Canoe - Fried beans - Bars Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

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We had recommendations to be sure and eat here and to get there early. We arrived around 4:30 and parking lot was already almost full! Our server Melissa was excellent. She handled a lot of customers with ease. The fried black eyed peas were delicious. The special was fried catfish sandwich and was very good. This is a very casual restaurant/bar. read more

Blue Canoe - Fried black eyed peas! - Bars Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

The food that we had was good, but they were out of a few things that everybody wanted to try and the reason that we went there for only given it three stars because the bartender was a little rude and because one of the people that came with us ask for refills the waitress literally said well I need to know if there's anything else you want cause I got a table of 11 that I need to take care of and I don't know when I'll be back. We were all look at each other like who says that no, she didn't. OK. Great there's your tip. read more

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Go to this place!! The food is great! The service is great and the music was great for songwriters night! Get the catfish sandwich! It was delicious. We also had the birria grilled cheese, sloppy joe, bologna sandwich, wings and Fried Black Eyed Peas! And don't skip the crack dip French fries! Everything was delicious! read more

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I'd call it a dive bar. Lots of locals but a sprinkle of traveling folks some becoming regulars. I liked the sliders Beers were cold fresh The bartenders weee sweet and helpful read more

Blue Canoe - Late night menu - Bars Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

Went on a Thursday night ... place was hoppin! They sat us on the patio which was nice --our foods and drinks came quickly for how slammed they were. I would say I misunderstood the crack fries - was expecting something different ... big order and enjoyed about half read more

On the road on our way to Bentonville, AR we stumbled upon this gem. This is a place that should be on Diner, Driveins, and Dives. This is an absolute treasure. Food is creative, taps are local craft brews, the service is not only stellar but completely knowledgeable. The ambience is a local bar/gastropub. And it was packed. The fried black eyed peas with chow chow is a one of a kind treat here. The burgers come with everything including the kitchen sink. They are a must if you're coming here. Make sure this is your stop if you're ever in Tupelo. It's an institution. read more

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Tupelo's got its charms, but ill cut the fluff: Blue Canoe is the beating heart of tupelo's bar (and arguably food) scene. Without it, I'd be halfway to Memphis or NOLA chasing something with half as much soul. BC's got grit AND flavor. it also has creative, simple, honest, stick-to-your-ribs food. Staff pushes out drinks and plates with a swagger that makes you feel like a regular, even if it's your first night. the beer's cold, and the music is diverse and usually doesn't suck. It's a dive, sure, but the kind where the air's thick with stories and every inch feels like home. Blue Canoe isn't just a bar; it's a damn lifeline. If you can't manage to show up and lighten up here, then you proooobably shouldn't even bother showing up. read more

Great food, wife and I both had the shrimp tacos! Just great, corn was perfect, seasoning was spot on. The Bourbon Old fashion was awesome! Dakota is without a doubt the best waitress ever!! Ask to be seated in her section. read more

So, I walked in and sat the bar. The bartender had a bit of sass and that was awesome. She was super sweet and helpful helping me choose my dinner. She made all of the recommendations and was absolutely spot on!!!! The restaurant is an interesting place with a very creative menu that is all over the place. I was very impressed and surprised that the food was so good and it all was so very different. Appetizer: fried black eyed peas----absolutely delicious Entrée ---Thai noodle chicken bowls. Amazing!!!! Dessert--- bread pudding, blueberry donut.... WOW! The bar is full service and very professional and productive. I was highly impressed that the band started on time and I mean ON TIME!!! Impressive! The management team is spot on and the staff is highly skilled and functional!!! Great job!!! read more

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I have come to this place maybe 10 times over a 3 weeks period, and did not find out about it until about a week into my trip. The food is great and service is top notch with a Sassy Bartender.... A lot of fun with live music 3-4 nights a week. Definitely new new local away from home..... Sincerely, Tommy Tupelo read more

Blue Canoe - Bars Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

For starters my wife and I drove over 400 miles to just eat here. BC is such a relaxing atmosphere you can't help but fall in love with the place. We have had several things on the menu before, for this trip we stared with the black eyed peas then I went with the BC burger and my wife went with the shrimp tacos. Everting is always over the top. As far as service goes it's like they are always one step ahead of you. We went 2 days later for lunch and our waitress from our previous dinner recognized us and came over and talked to us. It's an amazing place and we are already planning our next visit. BC keep being you! read more

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This place is as exactly as promised. They sat our large group immediately at 6pm on a Saturday night. Our waitress was prompt, nice, and took care of us. She even rang in a beer refill for me to make sure it got in before happy hour ended. I got the crawfish and beef burger and it was juicy and very flavorful. We also got some of their crack (cheese) fries and they were good, we finished every last bit of them. I left this place stuffed and happy and the kids had an absolute blast. read more

What a hidden gem ! This non assuming plain looking building in the legendary Tupelo Ms. has everything, you walk in and you're instantly greeted with hellos from the server Tammy and bartender. They made us feel so special and the menu ! Out of this world fried black eyed peas , I got the salmon blt and my friend got the south's renowned blue canoe burger , full bar great atmosphere. I'd say eclectic meets roadhouse . A must try ! read more

Solid beer wall, no mistake there. Lots of local and regional choices for taps. The food was pretty hit and miss for us, mostly mess. I ordered the bologna sandwich which was a thick cut of mead with fried egg and cheese, toasted bread. I thought it was okay but I could only eat about a half of it, so if you really hungry this might be one for you. Bartender was very nice, attentive and took her arrest when we were running low. read more

Blue Canoe - Fried bologna sandwich, was ok, but lots to eat. - Bars Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

I've never been disappointed here! Blue Canoe may look like a bit of a whole in the wall place... because it is. It's small and crowded inside, and you may have trouble hearing your dining companions. I'm here to tell you that it's all worth it! Their food is absolutely delicious! I can highly recommend their crack dip fries, wings, burgers, and their shrimp tacos personally but I'm not sure you can go wrong with anything off of their menu. The service is always fantastic and it's always nice and clean in there. You've just gotta go! read more

Blue Canoe - My husband and his favorite drink! (Liquid Mary Jane) - Bars Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

Loved the food and the atmosphere! The shrimp kabob, avocado app, and the live music were superb.

Tiny hole in the wall our food was not that good my martini was served in a plastic martini style cup the parking lot smelled horrible of trash they need to clean dumpster area. My fries were under cooked service was good though read more

Troy C Great food! Fried Blackeyed peas are delicious and add that to a fried bologna sandwich and fries. abs fabulous read more

A local institution! Portions were massive. Had the soft shell crab sandwich, fries and some crack dip. Had a parish beer to top it off. Good service and funky place read more

Food was good! Craft beer selection was really good. We had way too much food so had to get it to go! Definitely enough food on plate for 2 people. read more

Blue Canoe - Pork and greens - Bars Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

Great wings on my first trip and on the second trip of the week I went for the Buffalo chicken sliders and fries with crack dip (you have to get the crack dip!). Fun bar scene, great bartenders and local beers on draft. Must go to in you're in Tupelo! read more

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We sat outside with our dogs, so didn't hear any music. The wait staff was very friendly and prompt. Great beer selection and our server knew about the different IPAs. The cheese fries were amazing, followed by the balcony sandwich....wow! read more

We are in town visiting and were looking for a local music venue to check out and we couldn't have been happier with our choice of Blue Canoe! They have a wide selection of local beers as well as an impressive cocktail menu. The vibe of this place is second to none. If you are looking for that small town feel with great music then this is the place for you! They also have a great outdoor patio area with a few games to play if you have a couple of friends joining you! read more

Do not visit or spend your money at this place. They clearly do not respect other people's professions and have made public posts urging people to disregard potentially serious life threatening weather to come visit their ran down shed. The couch out back is literally incubating tuberculosis. read more

Excellent food and service. I had the pork and greens. Ingredients were fresh and delicious. Drinks were great.

I have visited 2x. The first time we got in no wait. I enjoyed the blacked eyed peas appetizer. Beers are good. Last night there was a wait so wanted something to go. Apparently they don't do takeout on busy nights, so a little wait on the burger. So I chugged down 2 milk stouts. Delicious. Their food is pretty upscale for a little hole in the wall. read more

Coolest place anywhere around Great food at a good price and great staff! One of the best hamburgers you'll ever eat, and the specials are always on point! read more

This was a nice local place to try and I would go back, the food was good and portion was just the right amount. I got the rice bowl I would add a protein next time. The drinks were also good and the server very knowledgeable. I would like to go back when the band is playing as they have live music. read more

Blue Canoe - Rice bowl and tacos - Bars Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

Burgers and music. Looks like a hopping place. Since we enjoyed ourselves we will have to stop back in the next time we are in Tupelo. To see if it is still as good as we remember. THANK YOU. read more

Loved it. Great food and atmosphere! The appetizers were awesome! The decor is very eclectic!

Cool, bluesy Memphis feel. We went in a Konday, which is a) Monday Night Football (I.e., no live music) and b) Wing night (yay!) We started with the avocado fries as an appetizer. I enjoyed the bite when you combined it with a crawfish tail. D doesn't like crawfish, and found it bland without the added kick of the crawfish The dry rub wings were excellent. Best I've had in a long time. Spicy and crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, not overcooked. I had the Smashburger, and it was outstanding! The smoked flavor really comes through. The start of the party was the Blueberry donut bread pudding. Oh. My. Gosh!! One of the best desserts I've ever tasted -- right up there with the Double Chocolate Bread pudding from my favorite restaurant in New Orleans, which is my favorite dessert ever. If you like blueberries and bread pudding, save room for dessert. It's worth the calories!!! (So much so that we got two to go - one to share the next day, and one to take to Hattiesburg to share with family.) read more

Blue Canoe - Stage - Bars Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

Super cool "joint" with old wood interior and lots of interesting things decorating the place. They have over 40 beers on tap with an excellent variety of craft styles. We enjoyed a sour that was quite tart. I had the surf and turf burger with crawfish meat in the burger. I thought it was excellent. The fries were fresh cut. My wife had the duck quesadilla with a huge amount of duck meat, it was easily a winner for both of us. Service was great. It's definitely a cool place to try at least once. I suspect that most people will be back for more. read more

We decided to try Blue Canoe after my son's baseball game and was not disappointed. We had several groups and both waitresses were fantastic! The food was phenomenal! We had the Brown Bag Rag Bologna sand which and Pork and greens. O.M.G.!!!! Both was so good! My margarita was on point and strong. This was nice considering it was Cinco de Mayo! Do yourself a favor and stop here! The atmosphere was great and the outdoor seating was a nice I had to come back and edit my review. We returned to Blue Canoe to order the Blueberry bread pudding to be told that they were not doing to go orders. I believe that is one of the most ridiculous things to not sell bread pudding or any other food item to go. I would not be so upset if they had answered the phone before we drove to place our order in person. Otherwise, they would have received a 5 star rating. How can you not offer to go orders but not answer the phone to inform the consumers prior to coming to your establishment? It is extremely unprofessional and inconsiderate of your customers time and money. read more

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We loved the menu when we read it online. Got there and the place is funky fun! Waitress was awesome! Food was even better than expected. Ordered fried black eyed pease - delicious! Great appetizer! dirty grains/greens with salmon - outstanding! And mashly Joe - incredible! Bartender poured some nice jack and gingers! And desert -- OMG. blueberry donut bread pudding - to die for! Will be back EVERY time we're in Red Bay for Tiffin service for sure! read more

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