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    Penn's Restaurant

    2.6 (32 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Steakhouses
    Closed • Closed

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    Good for kids
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    Lei S.

    I didn't have many options for dinner and had my hopes for some southern cooking at Garden Patch. Unfortunately Maria from Holiday Inn Express informed me that they were only open for lunch but mentioned a couple of other spots to try. When she told me this place gives discounts to Uncle Ray employees I said sure why not. Their menu stated that their staple was the fried catfish, so I ordered a combination of fried catfish, fried shrimp, and french fries. The combo also included hush puppies and coleslaw. The fried catfish and shrimp were pretty good; they were crispy and very lightly seasoned. The hush puppies were my favorite, perfectly fried on the outside yet moist on the inside with a slight flavoring of crab. I actually saw little pieces of the crab in the inside. The coleslaw on the other hand was horrible. Think of Kentucky Fried Chicken coleslaw but 10 times worse. For a $10 meal with a huge cup of sweet tea, the price and quality of the food were reasonable, but I guess that included my extra special Uncle Ray discount. It took awhile for the waitress to take my order but my food came out pretty quick and piping hot. If I ever have to come back to Forest for work, I wouldn't mind coming here again. But hopefully I'll be staying in Jackson where there's more choices to eat at.

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    Geri A.

    Excellent home cooked food in a friendly atmosphere. Buffet style or menu is also available. Very friendly staff. I would definitely return!

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    Joshua C.

    Dined here recently during a stay in Forest and really enjoyed it. While it doesn't look like much on the outside the staff was friendly and accommodating and the food was really good. Try the lunch buffet, especially the fried catfish.

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    This Forest location reminds me of the original. This food was cooked to order and great tasting Mississippi fish. Great service.

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    The staff was super friendly but the place is a mess. Sorry to see. Probably was good back in the day.

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    5 years ago

    This one of the best seafood restaurants I've been in in a long time. Catfish and shrimp and coleslaw are awesome. Will go again

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    We went on a Sunday after church. The buffet had little on it and the entire restaurant seemed dirty and unkept. We wont go back.

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    Seafood Express - Shrimp Po Boy and Boiled shrimp

    Seafood Express

    4.4(123 reviews)
    46.9 mi
    •$

    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

    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.

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    Seafood Express - A full plate of 8" Shrimp PoBoy combo W fries $13.99

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    A full plate of 8" Shrimp PoBoy combo W fries $13.99

    Weidmann's Restaurant - Peanut butter and Ritz crackers on the table

    Weidmann's Restaurant

    4.4(539 reviews)
    45.8 mi
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    We stopped at Weidmann's Restaurant in Meridian, Mississippi for lunch while traveling. Established…read morein 1870, it's a historic downtown spot with plenty of charm. We had Felix's Special--Shrimp Remoulade Salad with a grilled pimento cheese and applewood smoked bacon sandwich on sourdough. Both were very good: fresh shrimp, and a well-toasted sandwich with smoky bacon and melted pimento cheese. Service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was pleasant. A solid stop if you're passing through Meridian.

    Weidmann's Restaurant located in Meridian, Mississippi is Mississippi's oldest continuously…read moreoperating restaurant. Since 1870, Weidmann's has welcomed everyone from railroad workers and weary travelers to soldiers and hometown heroes, earning its place in Mississippi's history. Founded by Swiss immigrant Felix Weidmann, the restaurant opened during Meridian's rise as one of the South's busiest railroad crossroads. During World War I, the restaurant temporarily relocated to Hattiesburg to help feed the thousands of soldiers training at nearby Camp Shelby. One of its quirkiest traditions is the complimentary peanut butter and crackers brought to every table. During World War II, butter rationing led the restaurant to serve peanut butter and crackers instead. Customers loved it so much that the tradition continues more than 80 years later. In 1935, when brothers Al and Fred Key took to the skies in their airplane, Ole Miss, they weren't just chasing a world record--they were trying to save Meridian's airport from closing during the Great Depression. They spent an unbelievable 653 hours and 34 minutes--more than 27 days--without landing. They stayed aloft by pioneering air-to-air refueling techniques. Their record stood until astronauts aboard Skylab surpassed the duration in space in 1973. One of the celebrations honoring their historic flight took place right here at Weidmann's, forever connecting the restaurant to one of aviation's greatest achievements. I ordered the shrimp and grits, and they were outstanding. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, the grits were creamy and full of flavor, and every bite tasted fresh and homemade. Of course, you can't leave without trying their famous peanut butter and crackers--a tradition that's become part of the restaurant's history. The staff was friendly, the atmosphere was warm and full of character, and you can tell they take pride in preserving this historic landmark. If you appreciate great Southern food and places with a story to tell, Weidmann's is absolutely worth the stop.

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    Half Shell Oyster House - See that we stacked the dirty plates off to the right so that we had room to eat. Also see we are at a higher table.

    Half Shell Oyster House

    3.9(542 reviews)
    34.4 mi
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    Big fan. First time ever eaten here and everything from the appetizer to the main course was…read moreterrific. Four of us joined together for dinner. A couple folks had eaten here previous, but for the rest of us this was our first time. You're primarily looking at a seafood centric restaurant. I guess that's pretty obvious by the name. We kicked off the meal with.fried crab claws. Not wanting fried we went with broiled. We did end up getting fried in one of the meals and having tried both definitely go with the broiled. A few slices of toasted bread also joined this appetizer. Perfect dip the Orleans sauce into. Tasty, meaty fairly good size, and soaking in their famous Orleans sauce was an absolute appetizer kickoff. This is gulf blue crab and gulf shrimp residing in their Orleans sauce. I think you could eat just these and be perfectly fine. A little bit of a kick of spice but not overpowering just flat out spot on. One entrée that came highly recommended was the red fish Orleans. Outstanding! Blackened red fish topped with Orleans sauce and shrimp. Only got four shrimp but collectively the meal was outstandingly fresh and filling. The Orleans sauce once again was the perfect topper. Add a topping of Parmesan cheese. My entrée came with a choice of sides. It was suggested I tried the gumbo so I did. Again, fantastic!

    Seafood pasta barely had any seafood. Shrimp Alfredo only had 5 shrimp & very little sauce…read moreCrab cake was $18 ... had a sauce with Parmesan cheese.... Very atypical Salad average Crab cake average Service excellent Ambience good Once again disappointed with dining out Average lunch

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    Berry's Seafood & Catfish House - Beets, Boiled Egg, Fried Shrimp, Tuna Salad, Krab Salad, Broccoli Salad, meat/steak & Pickled Okra

    Berry's Seafood & Catfish House

    4.3(112 reviews)
    35.5 mi
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    We happened to be driving by talking about where to stop for lunch. My wife mentioned seeing it so…read moreI made a u-turn. Upon entering, the food smelled great and the ambiance was inviting! A waitress greeted us immediately, took our drink orders and answered all our questions. The fried shrimp were delicious! I also had fried catfish, hush puppies and mac and cheese, which were all delicious. I took the fried okra which was good, but I actually like mine more crispy. The fried green tomatoes were excellent! My wife also enjoyed à their fried chicken. We were delightfully amused at the tin pic pan for plates and old tin measuring cups for the drinks. Our waitress kept our drinks full. To be honest, we were too full for dessert, but I spied peach cobbler and ice cream. As expected, it was delicious! All of the staff were very friendly and we were happy with our experience. I wished it was closer to home to try the supper buffet!

    This is giant buffet joint with an impressive selection. Unfortunately for me the food was VERY…read morebland and really had little to no seasoning for the most part to my taste. They do serve your drinks in cool metal cups to drink out of which I found enjoyable My dining group was so disappointed in the food they left a pathetic tip which I was appalled at as the servers did provide fantastic service so I went and left a proper tip after my group left. The cost for the buffet was certainly on the expensive side and I could eat exceptionally better food at most of the best restaurants in New Orleans for what my buffet experience here cost. I believe most folks from Louisiana wouldn't enjoy the really bland food here. Overall this is simply just not the best food option for me but it sure seems popular with lots of other people so maybe it will meet your flavor preferences.

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    Berry's Seafood & Catfish House - Meat/Steak, Fried Shrimp, Yams & Squash

    Meat/Steak, Fried Shrimp, Yams & Squash

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