It's rare to step into a restaurant before the doors open, an almost behind-the-scenes experience…read more You get to see what makes people tick and who they really are. In the restaurant business, we all have a switch: once the doors open, it flips. Until then, you're seeing people exactly as they are. This team is genuine. Hands down. Yes, I know, I'm technically here for a king cake. Standing in line for a king cake from a famous fried chicken company almost feels satirical. But watching the entire team sit down together for a meal an hour before service told me everything I needed to know about the leadership and the values of this company. People matter here. You can see why the sandwiches are as good as they are. You can feel why the king cake is worth the wait. This team operates like a family; kind to one another, intentional, and connected. The food is made with care because the people are cared for. I'm not here to review the food (which is phenomenal) or the king cake. I'm here to review the brand. This is the kind of business we should be proud to support as a community. Keep it up.

I thought Southern's was pretty good overall. The menu offers some unique options, including…read morecreative chicken sandwiches and a few Asian-inspired fusion dishes that go beyond traditional Southern cuisine. I also like that they feature a daily special that isn't on the regular menu--it adds a nice element of variety. Everything is cooked to order, which is definitely a plus. Just keep in mind that most of the menu is fried, so this isn't the place to go if you're looking for a particularly healthy meal.

The food here was decent. Maybe where I'm from (OKC) we put too much seasoning on our food. Mostly…read moreEverything I've eaten has been slightly lacking flavor. The service was okay. They aren't in a rush at all to make the plates lol . And it's cafeteria style so you can see them make your plate. I had smothered pork chop, rice and gravy, mac and cheese, and cabbage. My food was fine but my dad had the same thing and hated it. He said his chop wasn't tender. The spaghetti was good! Also they have different entree each day of the week so make sure you check it out before you go.

Friends from out of town found this gem. True southern soul food. Friendly staff. Prices…read morereasonable. Food done right! Ambiance is industrial feeling because of building and location; however, well worth the visit!

3 years later, and we still LOVE Eclectic's paninis!! So…read morethankful we have such a cute, sit-down lunch spot in our town, and run by such kind people!

Awesome selection of quality soups salads panini's and desserts! All super tasty & all homemade and…read morefresh! Super easy to call in an order & use their drive thru!

So this a new place that just recently opened in Gautier. My husband said that he was in the mood…read morefor some southern cooking and had remembered seeing this place in Facebook posts. When I looked in Google and saw that they were open on Sunday I decided that I was taking him there. You come in and it is a down home feeling. You have to lay before you eat, not a big deal and for me and my husband it was about $30. They had fried and baked chicken, mashed potatoes, lime beans, black eyed peas, tomatoes and okra, and of course fried green tomatoes. The reviews we had seen had mentioned that item as being great and my husband can attest to the fact that they are delicious!!! The service was good and the people all checked up on us and made sure our drinks were filled and plates cleared away. We talked to one of the servers and they talked about how they were open on Sunday through Friday for lunch but closed and reopened on Friday nights for a seafood buffet. My husband and I looked at each other and went "Yes"! We will DEFINITELY be back to eat some more of their cooking. The menu is listed daily on their Facebook page so head over there to like and follow them to see what's for lunch everyday!

Went here for lunch. The selections were just limited enough to ensure a perfect menu. Everything…read morewas very good. The salad had plenty of toppings to add. There were about a dozen main course items to choose from, mostly fried. There was enough items to make a full, non-fried meal. Two desserts to enjoy, both excellent. Never had an empty glass. Do note, we paid in advance; therefore, cash is needed at the end for a tip.

Food was great and customer service was second to none. I had the fried shrimp which was delicious…read moreand I'm from New Orleans. The hush puppies had a slight jalapeño taste to them. I will definitely be back!!

First, the service was great and thats the only reason for the two stars. This was my first visit…read morein 4-5 years. When I lived in the area, we would go at least one Friday or Saturday a month. Since it was the first Friday of Lent, we decided to make the trek and looked forward to what we have always thought was the best catfish in the area. We both ordered the fried catfish as it has always been our usual. When the server placed it on the table, I mentioned that it looked different but maybe they are using a new fish fry mix. So I put some of the fish on my plate with some of their delicious coleslaw and hush puppies. When I picked up the fish, it was as if I could barely squeeze it and oil would come flowing out of the fish. So I took the napkin and tried soaking some of it off and tasted it. It wasn't bad fish but the taste was nothing but oily. I couldn't eat any more of the fish so I ate the Cole slaw, a few of the fries and the hush puppies. My husband ate more of the fish after soaking up the grease but I just couldn't. The only thing I could think was maybe it was old grease but we got there 15 minutes after they opened. Then I thought maybe the grease wasn't hot enough when they put the fish in because that would definitely cause the fish to be greasy. But it didn't taste good either. I did not bring this up to the server only because I didn't want to make a scene. Hopefully someone else brought it to their attention. Even though he ate some of the fish, we were both very disappointed and probably will not return.

Really enjoyed it. Recommended by a friend who suggested we should stop for lunch on our way out of…read moreNew Orleans. The hostess told us there would be a 15-20 minute wait for a table. This is perfectly reasonable for peak meal-time at a popular restaurant. However, the hostess also said we could seat ourselves at the bar and dine there if we wished. We did this and it was a great option. The food was good. The service was wonderful. The atmosphere was casual and bright and welcoming. There were many large family groups, lots of kids, and all of the staff I saw were very friendly. Overall we really enjoyed it and were glad we stopped.

We rolled up to Middendorf's at 6:00 pm on Saturday night. The parking lot was not full and no…read morewait. It has been a long time since we have had dinner here since the food was not good the last two times we had visited. We used to go all the time but the food just wasn't that good. We were greeted with a warm welcome and our waitress was wonderful. They were know for their thin catfish unfortunately they have lost their mojo. The fish tasted of just batter. Our waitress handled our party of 14 like a pro. Most of the food came out in a timely manner they were not busy. Our fish came out but the rest of the seafood platter was absent. When it did come out it was cool. Missing hush puppies which we had to ask for. The seafood platter came with two pieces of fish 6 shrimp 4 oysters , large stuff crab , fries and coleslaw. The fish was mushy, the shrimp and oysters were ok the stuff crab was very large but with lots of bread crumbs and green onions. Not our favorite. The place is beautiful. The owners have really worked hard and the decor is very nice. The focus is not on the food like the family that had opened the place. If you are on I55 stop in you will enjoy the beauty of the drive and their dock is great.

We're here nearly weekly! Best boiled seafood for miles - especially the boiled shrimp! It's our…read morefavorite! Also the best priced seafood around. & don't sleep on the other menu items! The poboys are fantastic! Very small of a place, though, so we usually get our meals to go. Only a few tables.

Small and a little cramped inside but food is good. Variety of seafood dishes. Does a good job on…read moreboiled seafood in season. I also love their onion rings

The food and service was good..a little pricey but worth it. Will definitely return if I get a…read morechance.

First time here and ordered the small seafood platter which mine came with one piece of catfish,…read moresix piece of fried shrimp, two hush puppies, and a side of fries. The staff is super friendly. I loved how convenient this place is. The best thing that I got was a shrimp that was a five out of five, the catfish was four out of five, everything else was good. I highly recommend this place would come back.

Wonderful pork chop lunch the other day. Mac and cheese was yummy too. Sweet cornbread and dessert…read moretoo. Can't beat them for lunch

What a local gem!! Not only are the owners incredible and always willing to help out in the…read morecommunity, but the food is excellent. Freshly made, large portions, great prices. Daily specials are always great as well. Definitely a place to try!

A Standout Louisiana Brunch…read more We had a family brunch last Sunday, and Palmettos on the Bayou was exceptional. The Sunday Brunch Buffet offered an impressive variety, and everything we tried was delicious, especially the tender ribs, flavorful brisket, and the perfectly chargrilled oysters. The view was unique and right on the bayou, which added a relaxed, scenic backdrop to the meal. With live jazz and a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere, the whole experience felt distinctly Louisiana in the best way. Friendly service, great food, and a beautiful setting made this a brunch we'll gladly return to.

This review is for my experience with Natalie and for the exquisite food items we ordered. The…read morechargrilled oysters are better than either of the other major restaurants that serve them. For reference I've had acme, Dragos, superior seafood, New Orleans food and spirits. The fried green tomatoes were perfectly fried with boiled shrimp and a cucumber salad and remolaude on top. WOW! The shrimp were a party in my mouth. The bread pudding was also arguably the best in the area. Slightly firm, but incredibly moist, topped with cream and apple slices. Also, Natalie went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our meal. We'll go back often and ask for her. I do also appreciate restaurants were it seems there are working together to and sure customers have what they need The only downside was the bar tender didn't offer smiles. She had a very firm and unwelcoming look that didn't seem to go with the rest of the culture.