Exceptional restaurant! The service was very good. They went above and beyond to make you feel welcome and taken care of. The steak and asparagus was very good! I highly recommend the filet. The Rustler has a very unique and homey look that is welcoming. read more

Was The Rustler worth the trip? ABSOLUTELY! The food was soooo good! I had squash that tasted like my mama cooked it! The blackened salmon was amazing! I enjoyed my meal! The baked potato was hot and delicious! The service was excellent and they constantly came back to the table checking to see if we needed anything. The atmosphere was great. They were very busy when we dined there but the owner took time to chat with us and she checked with us during the meal. We felt like VIP's! My husband had a ribeye steak and he said that it was cooked perfectly! It was worth the price and the dining experience was superb! So glad Meridian has a place where you can enjoy a good meal! read more

This place is a hidden gem! Food was excellent and the service was great! Party of 10 was completely satisfied. Best filet I've ever had.

My family of 6 was moving across the country. We were hours into our drive from Texas to South Carolina. It was a late night. We were in foul moods and hungry. Fortunately, we stopped at The Rustler. This gem calmed our nerves and satiated our hunger. If you find yourself in between Jackson and Tuscaloosa, then stop in, unwind, and enjoy good food with good people. read more

Don't let the outside looks fool you Though the restaurant is located inside an old house, the food and service were superb! Would recommend to anyone. read more

The best filet maybe ever! It's an unassuming place, cozy inside, upscale yet welcoming. 10/10 The wine list could be improved, especially the selection of wines by the glass. I was the only one drinking at my party, and all the wine by the glass were inexpensive, average grocery store wine. $65 entree, and the best I could get by the glass was Meomi; not to sound like a wine snob, but my steak was up there with one you'd find at a fancy fine dining steakhouse; it would have been nice to accompany it with a great glass of wine and not something I can drink at home for $16 a bottle. Since we were paying a premium for dinner, I was also disappointed in our side of green beans. I couldn't tell if they were fresh or frozen previously; they were not good. We had the Bread Pudding for dessert, and it was lovely! The ranch dressing and others were housemade, and very good. Blue crab crab appetizer-10/10 We Would make this a regular dining spot if we lived there. read more

Our first time trying The Rustler, we visiting friends In Meridian from San Diego. First off, the young lady that seated us was warm and welcoming. She took our drink orders right away and our server soon arrived. Kat was wonderful! She answered all of our questions regarding the menu and was attentive throughout our entire dining experience. We ordered the grilled shrimp entree with stuffed baked potato and asparagus, along with the crab cakes. Everything was delicious! The dinner salads alone could be a meal! The ambiance was warm and romantic and it could definitely use some updating to make it more modern, but that in NO way detracts from the fantastic food and service! read more

I'm always looking for places to dine and came across The Rustler in Meridian, MS. It's a bit off the beaten path, but well worth the effort especially when you get to meet Semmes and Gracie. These two ladies took exceptional care of me, made sure I lacked for nothing, and made me feel very welcome. The menu decisions were tough but with Gracie's help I decided on the Fried Crab Claws, the Petite Filet Hailey which included a salad, baked potato (I upgraded to a loaded one), and green beans. Gracie brought out the bread service and while it was warm and delicious, I only sampled due to what I had coming. The crab claws are delicious and addictive, BUT you must get some of the Comeback sauce for dipping...it is addictive and will push this over the top! A pound of these with a bucket of beer and a gallon of Comeback sauce would be awesome!!! Nice touch...the salad is delivered on a chilled plate, everything is crisp and fresh and the homemade Blue Cheese with crumbles on the salad "blue" me away. Out comes the 8oz Petite Filet with a mixture of shrimp and crabmeat in a seafood sauce sporting a bit of a Cajun kick. The steak...cooked as requested, very tender, and nicely crusted with black pepper. This was a very thick filet and as you can see perfectly cooked from top to bottom. Overall this meal and the incredible service would rival experiences I've had at high-end steakhouses. read more

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Great service, steak, great bar, great cheesecake! Enough said!! Fried oyster app was amazing!

This place is worth going out of your way for. We travel south each winter and literally plan our travel schedule so we can eat here on our way. The food is excellent. Our favorite is the fried mushrooms appetizer. The steaks are some of the best we've had. Meal comes with a salad (you have to try the warm bacon dressing), potato, and veggie. For desert they have more than a dozen types of cheesecakes. Beyond the excellent food is great service and an owner with a personality beyond belief. This is a family owned restaurant where the current generation owner serves as hostess. Semmes is as sweet as you'll ever meet. In fact when we finished our dinner and paid our check she was back in the kitchen when we left. As we got to our car she came running out to the parking lot just to tell us thank you and safe travels. Who does that? We were floored by the kindness and appreciation she showed to her customers. If you are lucky enough to be local you need to make this place a regular go to. If you are going to be traveling anywhere within 100 miles of this place you need to adjust your travel to try this place. I promise you'll want to visit again any time you possibly can. read more

Our first visit to the Rustler great food, great wine, great ambiance! and the service! Kennedy and Sam were over the top! The Bread, Salads, baked S Potatoes, and Prime Ribeyes were excellent! We'll worth the drive, Will not be our last trip up! Todd and Holly Green Heidelberg MS read more

Well I was disappointed by this quaint restaurant. I'm a big steak lover and from the reviews, I was expecting excellence. The atmosphere was very romantic. They gave us sourdough bread that was warm and good. Me and my husband ordered a 16 ounce ribeye medium rare with Brussel sprouts and loaded baked potato. The steak was overdone and the quality of meat for $58 was not good. I normally don't mind paying good money for a steak but this was a let down. The Brussel sprouts tasted like they steamed them and threw a ton of salt and pepper on them. The baked potato wasn't bad, relatively good. I will say the redeeming quality of the restaurant was the service. Our waiter was very attentive and nice. read more

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We found this place after a long debate of where to go for food around that area. It's in an industrial area but wasn't loud and the outside reminded of something out of the ordinary.. it was everything but. It was black table cloth fancy with the food to match! We were greeted immediately upon walking in and sat just as fast. We didn't have reservations, but got there a little early so it wasn't a problem. Service was great and quick. We ordered the half pound of crab claws as these are one of my favorites things to order in Florida. We got them sautéed instead of fried and what a great decision that was because they came dripping in butter and Cajun/blackened seasoning YUM! We ordered the filet medium rare(it was cooked perfect) with green beans and a loaded baked potato, which also came with a salad. The ranch dressing on the salad was unique because it was creamy and thicker than what we are used to.. not a bad thing at all, it was delicious! Green beans seemed a little old or something, but we were able to pick out a few that had a nice crunch and fresh taste to them. Baked potato was a baked potato, always good, hard to mess those up. Now on to the piece de resistance.. THE FILET! My goodness this is one of the best steaks I have had in quite some time. Not only was it a nice portion, but it was cooked to perfection with the best flavor! It was almost fork cut tender and just as juicy as could be. Don't walk, RUN to this place and have yourself a great meal! read more

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I've never left a review before but this place was magnificent!!! Ribeye was cooked and flavored perfectly!! Great atmosphere and the workers were excellent!!! read more

Excellent food and service. The food was delicious and the people were super nice!! I highly recommend it.

Don't walk RUN to this place if you love amazing steak! The service was fun and impeccable The food though-the food is one of the best steaks I ever had and I am from NYC Cant wait to come back next time I am here for the Bulldog game read more

Alex was our waiter, but the whole staff checks in on you. The food was amazing! The loaded sweet potato is a MUST! It is huge and delicious. The Rustler is a must stop in Meridian. Especially for carnivores!! I challenge you to try to finish your meal. With your entree you get a salad, potato, and vegetable plus your protein!! read more

Steak was terrible -- very tough, even hard to cut with a steak knife. The exterior was not seared at all and the steak had no taste. Brussel sprout side was a mushy, salty mess. This was not a good meal at all. read more

The Rustler is a hidden gem of steak houses in the USA. I have eaten all across this country and the greats. The Rustler now has a spot on that list. If traveling or living in Meridian MS. Stop in for great service and great food. Start with the crab fingers, prime rib some of the best I have ever eaten. Finish up with the lemon blueberry cheesecake. You won't go wrong. Thanks Sims read more

This little hideaway was so worth the trip. The service was excellent and I mean excellent. The food was delicious I was full after the delicious salad with hot bacon dressing ( a little too sweet for my taste) but still so good I just added a little ranch to it and it was perfect. I ordered the ribeye , medium rare , Cooked perfectly. My husband ordered the lobster which I usually don't care for because they are always overcooked and dry. But this one was like on the cover of BonAppetite. Delicious tender sweet meat like a real Main lobster. This is not a chain this is independently owned by a young lady Semmes who checked in our table 3 times, walked us out the door and visited with us. This is not a cheap place but it is worth the extra money. Next time I will get the filet. The ribeye is just too much to eat. Wish I had pictures. Give this place a visit for a really date night. read more

In town for a show at The Ellis, staying in Meridian. We wanted a nice dinner before the show & found The Rustler online. We were able to make an early reservation to make the show. GPS took us right to the parking lot with no issues. Now, I gotta say, the initial "curb appeal" was not what I expected. But don't let that deter you. Once inside, we found a dining room & bar side. We opted for the bar side. Tables had black linen tables clothes & candles and gave a 1970's vibe. We ordered martinis & bacon wrapped scallops to start. The drinks were fabulous & just as ordered. The scallops arrived quickly & were very good. Our entrees were the filet & prime rib. Both were cooked exactly as requested. The prime rib came with horseradish sauce & au jus. We both had more food than we could eat & enjoyed a midnight snack back at the hotel. Chloe took great care of us & made sure we had everything needed in our leftover bag. When we left, the parking lot was full & cars across the street. Looks like a popular spot & we will definitely return when in the area. read more

The food and ambiance were pretty good. Kind of just meh. If someone asked if I wanted to go back I probably would if they were paying but not somewhere I'd beg to back to. read more

Very cute and quaint restaurant! In my opinion, the steaks were under seasoned and the mushrooms were over seasoned. I enjoyed the atmosphere but the steaks were just not worth the price. My husband had the ribeye it was also under seasoned and a little tough. The baked potato was amazing though! read more

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This place never fails to amaze... The food is not pretentious, yet it is always great. The Crab Fingers are to die for, and the Fried Shrimp are always good, as are their Steaks. There's one more thing about this place however, the staff. Semmes is great. She's super friendly and very welcoming. The waitstaff is young, but they know their menu and are very professional. We stopped on the way to a meeting in Nashville and had planned on stopping again on the way home. Unfortunately the meeting didn't end until 5:30, so making it to Meridian for dinner was not an option. Be assured we'll make up for it on the next trip! read more

As previous reviews mentioned, this place was amazing. The food of course was, but more importantly the staff. If your drink was empty, the closest server refilled it. They all chip in. I was advised by one of the female servers (who came to greet me on the way out even) suggested I use the sauce that the baked stuffed mushrooms came in, to double as a dipping sauce for the bread. It was fabulous! I travel a lot and can assure you, when I am back in town, The Rustler is where I will have my dinner!! Top notch! read more

I know people rave about their steaks, and they are good , but believe me when I advise you to get the salmon cooked medium. Order it with a baked sweet potato and some green veggies. You'll thank me later! read more

For me it was pricey and nothing was like wow it was just ok nothing special. My husband had the ribeye and I had the prime rib which was served at Luke warm temp. read more

We stopped at this little gem passing through Meridian. Everything was top notch from management to service to food. We had made reservations for 5 pm when they open. We had arrived early and were content to wait until 5; however, Semmes, the manager personally came out and welcomed us in early. The place is in an industrial area, and from the outside, it may appear a little underwhelming. Inside is a totally different story. When we walked in, we felt we may be a little under-dressed. It is a very elegant dining room. I was wearing overalls and steel-toes boots. I apologized for my attire and Semmes assured us we were fine and checked on us quite often taking the time to get to know us. We had Matthew as a server and he was spectacular. We ordered the bacon-wrapped scallops as an appetizer and they were some of the best I have eaten. For our entree's, we had the Hayden Filet and they let me order a filet with the crab meat and Parmesan cream sauce that comes on the Ridge Ribeye. The cook on the steaks was a perfect medium-rare as ordered. The sauces were both unique and definitely enhanced the dish. We're fromTexas and our jobs require a ton of travel. We have eaten at steakhouses that cost two or three times more, and the steaks here are up to par with some of the best we have experienced. We will definitely be back. That Cowboy Ribeye has my name on it. Thanks Semmes and Matthew for making us feel welcome and giving us a great dining experience! read more

Wow! What a place. My wife and I went there on a whim and we are forever fans! The Prime Rib and Filet are as good as any I've had. I have been to all the high end steakhouses and they have nothing on The Rustler. We went one night when we were in town and it was so good we went out of our way 30 miles to visit again. Visit and I promise you will not be disappointed. The service is great and the atmosphere wonderful. read more

The ribeye was fantastic! Be sure to get it with the mushrooms! Amazing. Oh, and SIMM makes a great Old Fashioned, read more

I really wanted to love this restaurant - because everyone in meridian talks so highly about it - but it really fell flat. Granted, I was there for a business meeting... which may have been the problem. For appetizers, we had fried mushrooms, broiled crab legs, and cheese sticks. We were served salads and a choice of chicken, filet, or fish. When I got my filet, it was mostly grizzle and I could barely cut through it. Worst cut of meat I have had in a long time I ended up leaving 3/4 of my steak on the plate because I couldn't cut through it. Because it was a presentation, I couldn't send it back (and I don't usually do that in general). Pretty disappointed. read more

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We were told that the steaks were better than anything in Texas. Being a Texan I was skeptical. Let me tell you. Best I've had in the country. Only sad I didn't find this place sooner. 7 stars Had the filet and scallops with green beans and sweet potato. Everything was literally perfect. Great time read more

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The Rustler never disappoints. The owner, Semmes, is a pro. Excellent service and exceptional food. Had the Cowboy Ribeye and it was awesome. We live an hour away and plan to go at least monthly. Jason A. read more

Interesting location in industrial park Great service Steak and other food great Felt like 1970 's again without any smoking Need reservations Busy bar early and late read more

Crab dip appetizer was outstanding. Cowboy bone in rib eye was the best I've had outside of last Vegas. Wife and I really enjoyed it. read more

The Rustler - Cowboy rib eye - Steakhouses Near Me - Meridian, Mississippi

Went there for dinner, sat down and looking at the water glass which was extremely cloudy, which is a sign of chemical that hadn't been rinsed off, silverware was the same, opened the menu and the was old food smeared In menu. We left without eating, if all this was dirty I wasn't taking a chance that the kitchen was any cleaner. So sad that these things are restaurant 101. These conditions don't represent the Ruth's chris prices, heck waffle house is cleaner. I'm expectations for a restaurant for a place that will cost 200 bucks for 2 people is very high and every part of this place doesn't show its worth that. We ended up at Weidmanns 1870, for a fabulous dinner. Rustlers your restaurant up, by the way I am a chef. read more

The Rustler has always been a place to get quality steaks cooked to perfection. Their other dishes are equally delicious. Great service and atmosphere. read more

"The most unassuming little home of heavenly prime rib. " Their new nickname of course. Lol From beginning to end, everything was lovely. I was in town for a work trip, and overheard some of my coworkers talking about this place. Immediately, I added it to my Yelp bookmarks. Our first impression was "Um, are we in the right place?" But as soon as we open the door, we were greeted with a huge smile by the welcoming, pleasant host. Our waiter was extremely attentive as we chose to get "post-work stress relief drinks" (wine and beer) lol. I ordered the prime rib, medium, with loaded baked potato and asparagus. The entree also came with a house salad. My coworker ordered the crab cakes appetizer. First, the prime rib was cooked to PERFECTION! If you have read any of my other reviews, you know that this is a sticking point for me. Everything else was just icing on the cake. My coworker said she was pleasantly surprised at how delicious and fresh the crabcakes were. I actually had never seen crabcakes that were deep-fried, being from New Orleans. I also, inadvertently sacred the staff into thinking I didn't enjoy it, be it that I had to take most of it To-Go. Sorry, Guys! However, thanks again and shout out to them for being so vigilant and perceptive, ensuring we enjoyed! We did enjoy and would definitely go back, without hesitation! read more

The Rustler - Prime rib - Steakhouses Near Me - Meridian, Mississippi

Fancy & expensive meal . Great for your anniversary dinner or birthday . We had steaks ! I went once . Its dark & romantic if your on a date . Waiters were attentive. I might try it again . read more

The service was great with such a friendly staff. My husband said this is one of the best steaks (rib eye) he's ever had- my son agreed (New York). I got the snapper which was very tasty. I would definitely recommend stopping here! read more