This is my 2nd review of Backwater Grill because...well, frankly...I think they deserve it…read more Here is the thing about Mississippi: You buy your days on credit. You get these magical 73º days in March and April (and maybe even May), fully understanding you are going to have to pay the piper come June, July, and August. But while you have them, you treasure them. The sun shines bright, but with warm welcome, not a glaring intensity. The cool breeze carries the scent of red maples, azaleas, dogwood, redbud, Yoshino Cherry trees, and, sweetest of them all, honeysuckle. The sky is a tropical blue, like you might see sitting on some tropical island with a name you struggle to pronounce. So why would you spend a Saturday afternoon like this inside, when you can sit outside, looking at the backwaters, and enjoying a delicious meal? This is my 4th trip to Backwater. Lunch, brunch, dinner, and now lunch again. So far, they never disappoint. It is early in the crawfish season, so my expectations are not high, but Backwater delivered just the same. Their weight scales are generous and their seasoning is excellent. The shrimp? Well, they are normally my 2nd choice behind crawfish, but these reds are big and succulent and juicy. Some of the best I have had. The beer selection is excellent and served icy cold, which is a good thing, because the potatoes and corn will burn your lips (if you aren't "from here", that is a good thing). But if you don't indulge, no worries...the sweet tea would make your Mama proud. And the ambience? Well, what can I say? Perfect. I can't believe it has taken this long for somebody to make use of the beautiful backwaters of the Reservoir. It is prime "Mississippi" and the owners are genius and clearly willing to put in a massive amount of work and effort to make eating at Backwater Grill a true Mississippi experience. If you are in the area, or even if you have to drive to get here, do yourself a favor: visit Backwater Grill. Next visit, I'm trying trying a burger for sure.

The servers and staff were very attentive and supportive of our young kid even after we had a drink…read morespill (oops!) I'd say the ambiance is the biggest seller of this establishment as the outdoor area is relaxing and rife with things to do for outdoor parties or sporting events. Not my scene, but they have a great set up. The food is good albeit pricey. My wrap was close to $16, had no sides, and the drink wasn't included either. The shrimp was cooked well and uniquely, the tortilla was also seasoned. All parts of it were good, but it needed some sort of sauce or something to balance out the saltiness. Overall, it was a Good experience, but not a place I'd visit frequently as it is definitely set up as a tourist-y/bar type place with the activities and the prices that go with it. Would be great for a get together or work event.

Stopped by Steamers on our way home. Looking for a restaurant open on Sundays with seafood. This…read moreplace is attached to a gas station so we were leery but the food truck outside gave us hope that the food would be good. Oooh my gosh... we had fried jumbo shrimp with side salads and baby potatoes and we could not eat it all. And that's the lunch portion. ;). The breading on the shrimp was light and the fry was perfect. The shrimp were fresh and jumbo. The butter garlic baby potatoes were seasoned well and the side salad was fresh and crisp with cheese and cherry tomatoes. One woman ran the whole place- taking orders Making food and answering the phone. 5 stars to her cooking and hard work. It was delicious!! Cheers to your place next to the gas station. Yummy!

Got the seafood baked potato. Came with 4 well seasoned shrimp and some type of seafood roux and…read moresweet potato fries that had cinnamon sugar sprinkled on it. DELICIOUS! Reasonably priced, clean and friendly fast service! 10/15/2025 LOVE LOVE LOVE

Ownership Change recently...checked it out this evening and was absolutely blown away. The service…read morewas extremely friendly and very quick. The food was mind-blowing... I got the "Special Fried Rice" which had Crab, Shrimp, Crawfish, and Chicken along with some type of Cajun seafood sauce drizzled on top. It was unbelievably delicious and very filling. We also tried the "Loaded Seafood Bread", which was also amazing! I highly recommend checking this place out!

The food and service were both great! All of our food was hot, fresh and delicious. The staff were…read morevery friendly and nice.

While home during the holiday, my brother said that we should go to Monte's. With me being a…read morepescatarian, this was a good option. We ordered our dishes and ate family style. We started with shrimp stuffed with crab and mushrooms stuffed with crab. I remember the Byram location being heavy-handed with lemon in the hollandaise sauce. It was not heavy here. For the main dishes, we ordered stuffed catfish and redfish Diane. Both came with pasta, which was a nice accompaniment. I must say that I was shocked at how few patrons were in the restaurant. There was a total of three tables the entire time my brother and I were there. Service was outstanding, and the food was good. My brother remarked that the Byram location is also empty. Nevertheless, I appreciated the recommendation, and so did my appetite.

I had dinner there last night. This is a surprising place with a sign on the door is a strip mall…read more Inside it is elegant but not over the top. I found it on a search for seafood restaurants. I recommend the scallops. They are well prepared and served over serving of pasta. With a wine sauce. For some reason the water did not taste right. I got there early and stayed a while. There was a large party and several parties of two and four. The servers weee kept busy but I never felt abandoned. I'll be back.

The bugs were good. The mushrooms were good but hot. The sauce was super close to my mom's so that…read morewas great. The crab legs were nice but not as good as crooked crawfish. It was about an 8 minute wait so that was nice.

Parking is impossible! Do not come here! You will not be able to park! They have no interest in…read moremaking it better! Wait time at window is extremely long

Fresh seafood, flavorful dishes, and portions that definitely satisfied. The decor was decent and…read moregave a relaxed coastal vibe without trying too hard. Overall, a solid spot for good food and a nice dining experience.

I'm confused why this spot doesn't have 5 stars! Obviously people don't know delicious food!…read more Okay y'all... we drove 3 1/2 hours with a party of six just to check this place out, and let me tell you -- SO worth the trip! From the moment we walked up, the vibe was pure vacation mode: bright umbrellas, good music, and that gorgeous waterfront view that makes you wanna stay all day. Appetizers: We went all in -- charbroiled oysters, raw oysters, gator bites, fried green tomatoes, spinach dip, and a side salad (not pictured because it didn't last long ). Every single bite was on point! The charbroiled oysters? Buttery, smoky perfection. Gator bites? Crispy outside, tender inside, and seasoned just right. Not a single miss here! Entrées: We covered the menu like pros -- fried platter, blackened platter, blackened alligator tacos, redfish, bang bang shrimp tacos, and a side of hushpuppies (because who skips hushpuppies?). EVERYTHING came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The bang bang shrimp tacos had that sweet heat you crave, and the blackened alligator tacos? Hands-down one of my faves of the night. Service + Atmosphere: The staff was friendly, professional, and fast, which made the whole experience even better. The timing was perfect -- no long waits, just smooth service and chill energy all around. And let's talk about that view! Sitting by the water watching the boats roll in while the sun set? 10/10 ambiance. Final Thoughts: I have no clue why this place is sitting at 3 1/2 stars, because our experience was solid 5 all day long. Food, drinks, view, staff -- everything hit. Shaggy's is that feel-good, toes-in-the-sand kinda spot that deserves more love. If you're thinking about going, GO. Order the oysters, grab a cocktail, and let the breeze do the rest. #seafoodlovers #gulfvibes, #worththedrive

The place had a great ambiance and the server was very attentive. The food was very flavorful. I…read moredid not need to add seasonings. The oyster sampler was yummy also.

My friend and I were first in the restaurant.. Slowest…read moreservice I have ever had. Food average. Asked for bread and got two small pieces.... Very stingy. Dessert cheesecake was great. Everytime I go it's different.

Clean place with great staff. Food looked amazing, and tasted very good…read more I would highly recommend this place and for sure will come back for lobster and chocolate dessert. 9 out of 10

Eclectic place for sure. Sorta Southern Mediterranean? I dunno…read more Started with the baked feta. Was unique but good. For entrees we had the redfish and the Zaatar flatbread. The fish was cooked perfectly. It was excellent. The Flatbread was very odd and earthy tasting. I do not recommend it. Hard pass. Service was quick and excellent. Our server was quite knowledgeable and knew the menu well. Nothin g on the menu that we just HAVE to come back for, but will return to try a few more things.

I give one star because of the terribly unprofessional, disrespectful treatment I received from…read morestaff today. I called in my order of two bowls of steamed white rice, a half a pound of sausage, and 3 corn on the Cobb. The corn on the Cobb is currently advertised at $3.00 on the website. However the agent informed me that the price has changed and it was now $3.50 and she said this was an incredible amount of anger and attitude. I informed her that the restaurant was suppose to sell at the advertised price but that I would speak to someone about it later and as soon as I said that it sounded like she slammed down the phone. I heard nothing. I ended up calling back and she answered and before I could say anything she said someone else 'would deal with me'. When the other woman came to the phone I started to give my order and I mentioned the advertised price showed $3.00 and she cut me off and said 'no one would be honoring the price on the website'. As I was speaking to her the other female was in the background yelling and insulting me. I could hear her very well. I mentioned to the woman that I could hear her and she cut me off again and told me in so many words she 'didnt have time to address that and for me to continue with the order". I finished my order and she said one of the part owners was inside the restaurant but that the owners 'never spoke with customers' and "he's not going to discount anything for you'. WOW... Talk about being incredibly rude. I like the food here but the way they handled the price being different on the website was just to ignore it and go off on the customer who brought it to their attention.

Service and Food is always on point!!!! I love dining at this restaurant Music keeps you in a great…read moremood and the ambiance is warm.

Here's where Amore rates at the top of Central Mississippi restaurants:…read moreService A+ Food A+ Value A+ Menu depth A+ Overall experience A+ This is the best affordable Italian restaurant in Central Mississippi, hands down. For value plus service and food, there is no better place.

I enjoyed our visit to Amore, our first. Visited from out of town prior to concert. The wait was…read moreshort, although the only drawback was I think they were short staffed. The food was absolutely delicious, perfect temperature also! I had Lobster Ravioli and husband had the Pasta Sampler. We also enjoyed a salad with some delicious fresh bread prior to entre. The salad was crisp, fresh, tasted like homemade dressing. I would recommend to friends and family. Staff was very friendly and gracious even though they were extremely busy.