Our party if 3 dined 2 times here while visiting here, We ordered $8.99 Pork Chop Dinners. Included…read moreis grilled onions and mushrooms on top of the pork chop-no extra cost. You have a choice of sides: fried okra, baked potato, fried zuccinni, green beans, other vegetables and choice of roll, corn bread or sliced bread. On the special dinner plates you can order single or double order-for meat. Double order means you get one or two meat items. The pork chops weren't very tasty, but I liked the side dishes. Comfort Plates: Open Face Roast Beef Meal, Hamburger Steak Meal, Country Fried Steak, and Grilled Pork Chops. Funny that they charge $,01 for a glass of water, On both occasions we dined it was hard to get the waitresses' attention, as she was visiting with another customer. Last time we stopped the bus boy to ask waitress for jalapenos. He went to the waitress and she hesitated before she came over to our table. Noticed staff mopping and cleaning table after guests left. Restaurant was clean.

This place is clean, with good service, and it has decent food. We were seated quickly, and found…read moregood menu options. The decor looks like it should be attached to a chain motel, but looks aren't everything.

Food is great, staff is efficient. Highly recommend this place!…read more The chicken tenders are huge! Chicken fried chicken is wonderful! Their sandwiches are really good.

Service was amazing, our waitress was hostessing, clearing tables, and waiting on many tables. She…read moremade sure we never went without. Spinach Artichoke Dip was good, Ribeye was seasoned perfectly. We tried a cup of the crawfish etouffee and it was excellent. We did not enjoy the cajun pasta, as it was very salty. The noodles and chicken were cooked perfectly, we believe this was just a bad batch of sauce. Overall a great dinner and we look forward to coming back!

We had a great time with a group of 7. Accommodated us well and were attentive. Brought things…read morebefore I even had a chance to ask.

Good food from great people. Go support this guy who has done nothing but support his community his…read moreentire life and now he does the same through his food! Live music on the weekends and life lessons taught all week long if you listen. Got the brisket and pork plate with the beans and it filled me up, so good and big portions.

A breakfast burrito that rides the rails straight into legend…read more Some meals feed you. Others announce themselves--plant a flag in your memory and refuse to leave. Jesse James Foods, a train-car restaurant tucked into Batesville, Arkansas, does the latter with the confidence of a place that knows exactly who it is and what it's doing. I arrived from Austin with the quiet skepticism of someone who's eaten well and often. I left recalibrated. The stage is already set the moment you step inside: a railcar theme reborn as a diner, humming with the kind of honest energy that only comes from food made by people who care. And at the center of it all is Jesse himself--part conductor, part craftsman, wholly in command of his kitchen. I ordered two takeout breakfast burritos (mom in hospital) that could not have been more different in temperament yet equally accomplished in execution: the Ghost Aioli Ham Breakfast Burrito and the Sausage Breakfast Burrito. Let's talk about the ghost pepper first--because Jesse did. Knowing my Texas background and my respect (and caution) for ghost pepper heat, he paused. He explained. He offered a taste, not as a dare, but as an assurance. That confidence was earned. The ghost aioli, when paired with the ham, is a masterclass in restraint. The heat is real--but it's civilized. The richness of the ham tempers the ghost pepper's fire into something warm, aromatic, and deeply satisfying rather than aggressive. It doesn't shout; it hums. Of the two burritos, it was the clear favorite--layered, bold, and balanced in a way that tells you this wasn't an accident. This was thought through. The sausage burrito, meanwhile, is comfort done right. Savory, grounded, and generous without being heavy. It's the kind of breakfast that steadies you for the day ahead. And then there's the detail that separates good from great: a proper crispy hash brown aside the burrito. Not limp. Not steamed into submission. Crispy. Structural. Intentional. It adds texture, contrast, and proof that Jesse understands breakfast at a fundamental level. Service matters, and here it shines. Jesse and his staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely proud of what they're serving--because they should be. There's no pretense here, just hospitality backed by skill. Jesse James Foods isn't just a stop. It's a destination. If you're anywhere near Batesville, you owe it to yourself to climb aboard. This is a must-try--and a reminder that some of the best food in America isn't found in big cities, but in railcars run by people who care enough to get every detail right. - M. Brown

Great place! Smokehouse burger was great. Great flavor and the bread didn't get in the way. The…read moreboudin burger was good but I'm from Louisiana and like spicier boudin. The hot chicken sandwich had good kick. On another note, this is a Christian business that is not ashamed. I loved it. Keep up the good work!

I got the catfish plate. It was great! The tartar sauce and pinto beans were top notch!read more

Recently, we visited this restaurant from out of town. While we had visited it in the past and…read morefound it good before, we had an unpleasant experience this time. The food was hot but lacked flavor. It was very thin fish with lots of cornmeal batter. There were an excessive number of flies, making it difficult to eat as they flew by our food or almost in our mouths. The flies were so numerous that we were unable to finish our meal and left the restaurant., it was also extremely hot, no air conditioning or fans. The prices were high for the quality of the food. However, the view from the restaurant is pretty.

Best bbq ribs I have ever had. Nondescript building but…read morenice staff. If you're in the area, be sure to stop here.

The food was delicious. We had the Bigger Burger. It tasted like home made. I will go back again…read morenext time I am in Batesville. The service was very good. Very nice people.

Amazing food and the best customer service. I could not be more pleased. I recommend the chicken…read more Don't forget they cater and their catering is amazing too the way it comes packaged and ready is so clean, and professional and very reasonably priced. I primarily use them for catering and it is always a wonderful experience. They have an easy pick up window in the back and they can work with businesses for delayed payment options as needed.

Good food, nachos were great. Met Pam, very nice person. Very busy for outside of Batesville. Would…read morerecommend this place.

Wonderful Burger and Rocket Fries.!!!! Waited a long time…read morebut it was worth it!! Hopefully they will co.e.back to Salem since I missed them there last time!

Holy cow, literally! We are here in AR for a few days and hubby went out to get us burgers. Sooo…read morefresh, perfectly grilled with amazing veg on top. Fries are excellent too. The only thing negative to say is that neither of us could eat it... so much food! We are going back before we leave but only getting one and splitting it!!! A+