Very delicious and perfectly seasoned. The service is fast and for pickup right on time. The inside…read moreis fun old-timey and unique , I've never seen a restaurant like it. Would recommend!

Excellent!! Spices were perfect and prices were reasonable. Love that the sinks are accessible and…read moretrash cans and paper towels were kept stocked :) They have a drive thru or you can dine in.

The Velvet Ditch excels in creating a delightful dining experience with its inviting atmosphere and…read moreappealing decor. The menu features a broad range of options, showcasing both classic and innovative dishes made from fresh ingredients. Each dish(catfish plate, chicken Alfredo, wing plate, boudin eggs rolls & that velvet punch) we chose was carefully prepared and beautifully presented, highlighting the attention to detail. The service was consistently friendly and attentive, contributing to a welcoming environment. Overall, The Velvet Ditch provides excellent value for money, making it a highly recommended spot for those looking to enjoy a memorable meal.

The Velvet Ditch located in downtown Oxford, The Square…read more This is a typical college bar type restaurant with outdoor beer garden and seating with televisions and a raucous crowd. We came in to taste the local flair while on an Ole Miss college tour. The wait was lengthy however you could still stand at the bar and have a drink while you waited. We ordered a round of beers and checked out the place and the people. The bartenders were very nice, a lot of southern hospitality in this town. We were finally seated and ordered a seafood platter and a few orders of seafood gumbo. The gumbo was absolutely delicious. Shrimp that tasted amazing and sausage with great flavor. Rice cooked perfectly and overall a great dish. The seafood platter in my opinion, not worth the money. It was okay, but nothing spectacular. Coming from vegas the bar is set high on dining out as we have the best of the best in our city when it comes to places to eat. While this was a fun place to hang, it's expensive for a college town. The ahi tuna nachos at this place are absolutely amazing and a must try. Best thing I ate there. A ton of Ahi and a huge portion. There was more ahi than chips. Clean place, fair service at the tables, waitress delivered 4 entrees and saint bring the 11 year olds dinner. He sat for 15 minutes and I had to hunt her down to ask where the kids food was. Serve everyone at the same time, it's rude not to. This was a big annoyance for me as the child sits with no food while everyone else is eating for 15-20 minutes.

Have not eaten here in years but a return trip on Friday evening was just as I remembered…read more Excellent friendly service and delicious food. The whole catfish was outstanding. The frog legs were plump and very good. Good fried okra. The sweet potato, peach and chocolate cobbler were the perfect trio to top off the meal.

Good buffet All items are fresh. No packaged seafood. The best seafood place in this area of…read moreMississippi

I was in the area for classes and told myself I had to try LandShark Seafood before heading back…read morehome -- and I'm glad I did. I ordered the LandShark rolls, Boudin egg rolls, Bayou Mac, and a southern-style catfish. Let me just say... this spot was VERY good. Now the real star of the show? The LandShark rolls Soft, cheesy, packed with crawfish -- man... these were dangerous lol. I'm almost glad I didn't come here earlier during my trip because I would've been eating these every single day. No question. The Bayou Mac was also on point -- rich, flavorful, and definitely worth ordering again. Honestly, I had no complaints about anything I tried. The restaurant was pretty packed, which tells you everything you need to know. But if you're in a rush, they've got a food truck-style pickup outside, so you can grab your food and keep it moving. If you're anywhere near Oxford or Mississippi State and craving seafood, this is a must-try spot. Nothing but positive vibes from me -- I'd definitely come back. Thumbs up all around

Best crawfish I've had in a long time!!! Ambiance is divey in a great way, and the patio was…read morepacked. It was all packed, and rightfully so - everything is delicious. Sausage & boiled eggs with the crawfish, and I can't remember what the appetizer we had was called, but sort of like a squishy baby lobster roll and I could eat them every day for life. Drinks were good, service excellent. Oxford favorite, for sure!!

We just got into town and tried going to another local restaurant. A lot of issues at this…read moreattempt. Called The Pier and they stated they would seat us! Very friendly staff with our table ready when we arrived 10 mins later. Our waitress (can't remember her name - evening of 8/5) and Catherine (the bartender) were cheerful and took good care of our group of 12 (6 adults and 6 kids). Food was fresh and hot, drinks were quick and refilled, and service was excellent! The live band made it that much more enjoyable! We will be back!

Service: Our waitress decided to forget us and tend to the party in the back. This meant our food…read moresat in the kitchen and got cold. I had to ask another waitress to check on our food since other people who sat after us received their food. Our waitress comes out finally and acts as though she's glad we finally got our food. We ordered the 4 piece catfish with two fried and two blackened. This confused her first of all. When the food finally arrived the blackened pieces were fine but the fried pieces were cut into 4 small strips. Gotta do better folks!

We were in town visiting family and ate here. The service was amazing and the sweet tea tasted like…read moremy dads did as a kid. We had a bloomin onion and fried green tomatoes for appetizers. I had the fried clams with the home made Cole slaw and a sweet potato. The Cole slaw is not like a traditional coleslaw. It comes with the dressing on the side for you to dress it as you wish. That was probably my favorite part of the meal. The dressing was a sweet French dressing that reminded me of vidalia onion dressing. The fried clams were ok. The ambiance inside is dim but with a southern feel.

The catfish fillets were a nice size as well as the whole catfish. They tasted very good, hot, and…read morefresh. I also tried the frog legs and they were cooked to perfection. The baked potato and slaw were ample and tasty accompaniments. The service was fast, and multiple hosts regularly checked-in with us to make sure we had everything we needed. I really like the riverfront ambiance. The river really gives you that down-home feeling. This is my favorite catfish place. I think it is the greatest of all catfish restaurants. As a special treat, my parents used to bring me here in the 70s and 80s. There is nothing like it. This location has aged very well and the food continues to be a special treat. If you can, try to go there on a weekday as weekends are very busy.

Worth the drive! AYCE crab leg buffet was great. Service was impeccable. Would definitely recommend…read moreif you are a seafood lover

Really disappointed in meal Sunday afternoon. The food is usually better. Fried chicken was so…read moretough I could not eat it. The mac and cheese looked like it was left over from another day. All the way home, my husband kept saying "my stomach is mad at me for eating that food. The employees are always nice, but they did have a bad day for the food that was served. Two buffets without salad cost us $35 plus $7 tip. Think we will start trying other restaurants.

Great hospitality! Excellent service & delicious food!…read more On Sundays 11/2 pm They have a awesome buffet many variety's of food Cooked to perfection , & fantastic desserts Come on out to sizzlers it's worth the drive!

I ordered delivery and everything was piping hot fresh. But I may give them one more chance when I…read morefeel like taking a chance on a HUGE splurge. It's not worth the price. Everything was delicious except the star item, the steak. I ordered the large filet cooked medium rare. It was not medium RARE and definitely not filet mignon. If it was, they really overcooked it. I think they gave me a sirloin medium WELL. Maybe they were out of filets but it would've been nice to know since I was paying for a higher priced filet. I'm sure if Door Dash was told they were out they would've called and asked if I wanted a different item or cancel the order. They ALWAYS make it right. (BTW highly recommend). I mean I like sirloin but at least cook it right. It was tough and not very juicy at all. On the verge of being dry. Highly disappointed expecting a thick and juicy, melt-in-your-mouth filet and getting almost chewy dry sirloin. I would've been happier spending $100+ on the square. Will only recommend with caution. By the way the bill for one steak w/2 sides add-on grilled shrimp and no salad,drink or dessert was $80. Yes I payed for delivery but I would've gladly paid even more if it was a good steak cooked as requested and good service by a great and friendly waitress. The previous owners were so much better and really cared about their customers. Never had to send anything back. Had better hush puppies, salad and desserts too. This was supposed to be my Mother's Day from my son that had to work.

Was in this small town of Oxford, MS, walked into this restaurant and was stunned at the quality of…read morethe food here. I hate asparagus but I often order it to see how restaurants handle it and I could not believe how good it was. Catfish courtboullion was huge, not sure I was going to finish it, but I did because it was so good. And coconut cheesecake with tamarind sauce? Wow. Extremely friendly service, easy parking lot. The next day I was still wondering about this place and then saw behind this place are a James Beard winner and a JB nominee. Did not expect this in this small town!

Cool vibes and ambience. Food is top notch but the menu is niche. You can fill up on a couple small…read moreplates if you don't want to splurge on the bigger plates

Always visit with each trip to Oxford. Delicious. My favorite place. Our first stop when we get…read moreto town

They always have great daiquiris. I just wish they could keep the watermelon flavor in stock so I…read morecan try it!