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    Cooks Bar-B-Que

    3.3 (17 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Seafood
    Closed 10:30 am - 2:00 pm, 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Wall decor and tea of course.
    Chris B.

    Everything was good except the ribs being barely over warm with little smoke flavor and the portion size of the baked beans was small, still had two bones left when I ran out. All in all I enjoyed it but lacks that WOW factor I always look for.

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    Terry H.

    Great place to stop for lunch. Very friendly people. As are most of the little restaurants in the south where the guy behind the counter is the owner. Always a pleasure. They didn't have any brisket today, so darn, I go with Ribs. Mmmmmmmmm. Very tender and moist. 1/2 rack was a good portion. I enjoyed them all. The baked beans were a little sweeter than I prefer, but I ate them all with no complaints. Another had a burger and was happy. But I Love BBQ and this is a great place. I'll stop in for brisket on another trip.

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    14 years ago

    The baked beans are delicious. Even though this is a BBQ place, the seafood is decent here too.

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    Good not to far off the interstate stop for some Q. Its BBQ and sides done right. Good deserts too.

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    after the first visit I was hooked....love the food, the people and service.

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    The Wharf's Boiling Shack - Crawfish

    The Wharf's Boiling Shack

    4.8(8 reviews)
    44.0 mi

    It was been a while since I have been to this place. When you go in there is a menu sign to read on…read morethe wall. Then order at the counter and they will bring it to you. I ordered the grilled shrimp basket with new potatoes (small red skin potatoes) and it comes with bread. There were a generous amount of shrimp but not a lot of favor. The potatoes were good with a little spice kick. I was with a group and someone ordered the fried shrimp and they looked really good. This place was hopping at lunch when we were there. I would suggest finding a table first if you're dining in. Enjoy!

    Word of the moment is YUMMY! My group was hungry for good seafood, I looked in Yelp!, and BAM!…read moreThere it was! The menu was posted on the wall in organized and clear order. There were nice options for seafood - crawfish, crabs, shrimp, catfish, etc., with preparations from fried to boiled. 2 in our party shared the catfish and shrimp platter, and took some home for a late night snack. 1 shared the seafood platter and a pound of boiled crawfish. The staff at the counter assisted us, and were patient with our numerous questions. The seafood platter had a deviled crab, fried catfish, large fried shrimp, boiled shell-on shrimp, corn on the cob, boiled potatoes, fries and the choice of cole slaw or a side salad. It was delicious, and even more yummy as leftovers for brunch late this morning. I wish I could give them 10 stars!!

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    Seafood Express - Shrimp Po Boy and Boiled shrimp

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    4.4(123 reviews)
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    Been 5 years since I've been here. My mom wanted some oysters and shrimp so I made a bee line down…read morehere for her. This place is always hopping and thankfully I got here at just the right time. Got the s6 shrimp and oyster combo plate with fries and hush puppies. She's gobbling it up.

    Overall 4 Stars If…read moreyou want a decent Po-Boy in Meridian, make a pit stop at Seafood Express. Get your gas and chips but you GOTTA' get their sandwiches! Ambiance - A locally owned gas store / deli, you can order a variety of FRIED food, both Surf or Turf, plates, family style or a la cart. The only fresh seafood they might have is Crawfish, when in seasoned. There are three or four small tables to seat and eat. I recommend as order as takeout. Service - the staff were fast and friendly. With a steady supply of locals coming through, they ready to take your order. The deli section is stocked with a lot of fried items so you can get your food quicker. However, I would recommend to get one of their PoBoy sandwiches. You won't go wrong. You may have to wait 5-10 minutes but it worth it. Food - 4 Stars Shrimp PoBoy combo w fries and drink. $13.99 I would have given it 5 stars but the fries were overcooked and too crunchy. The quality of the potato of the fries could be better too. The bread was fluffy and toasty just as it should be for a PoBoy! The amount of shrimp was overwhelming. See pictures. The sandwhich came w lettuce, onions, pickles and tomatoes. No mayo. I ordered the 8" combo meal but they have a 6" size, if you counting your calories because your cholesterol will still be high with the amount of fried food! Oh, I forgot, they have shrimp fried rice too. So get a side order! I forgot to order mine. Bummer. Enjoy

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    Blake's Seafood

    Blake's Seafood

    4.0(36 reviews)
    30.2 mi

    Came here while in MS for work based on the good reviews, and I am SO GLAD that I did!…read more The food is amazing!! The seafood is fresh and cooked on site and the sides are all homemade to perfection. I ordered the fried (you can get anything grilled as well) Catfish with gator platter to go with three sides: Mac and cheese, coleslaw and potato salad. The catfish was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and fresh on the inside, and was fully deboned. It was also not oily at all which is surprisingly pleasant with a fried item. It had just the right amount of flavor, and was excellent alone as well as with their homemade tartar sauce. The gator was cooked well with a kind of blackened flavor and was great on its own as well, and paired well with their homemade kickback sauce. The potato salad was the most delicious I have ever had in my life! It was bursting with flavor. The Mac and cheese was so delicious cheesy and creamy and you could tell someone made it from scratch. The coleslaw was a different flavor than I'm used to but was very very good and homemade as well. For dessert I got the beignets with sugar and cinnamon on 2 and powdered sugar on one. It came with choice of sauce and I got the chocolate dipping sauce. They were fresh, just sweet enough and a perfect end to a wonderful meal. The service was excellent and friendly and I even got to try a side of their seafood/crawfish étouffée for free. The cashier was knowledgeable and gave me enough sauce for my food without me even having to ask for more. They bring your food out to your car and the wait was not long. TLDR: Amazing fresh and homemade seafood and sides at this hidden gem with excellent and friendly customer service. Will definitely be back anytime I'm in the area!

    I've passed this place a bunch of times in my 18w / can't fit it in the parking area or surrounding…read morearea , however we were in the area with another couple mid afternoon on memorial day weekend none of us care for fast food chains lots of other places weren't serving at that hour and a light bulb went off I said I know a place ! Wife and I shared a shrimp po-boy and catfish po-boy and they were great other couple enjoyed their food as well I did snag a few of my buddies onion rings thumbs up on them as well It's a counter order type deal with lots of covered outdoor seating and a nice staff to bring your food and refill your beverages Would recommend this over fast food chain without hesitation their french bread reminded me of Gambino's if it wasn't it was pretty darn close and the prices were reasonable Don't forget to tip it's hard to earn a decent living wage in small towns

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