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

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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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 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

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

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

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

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 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

Awesome! The green beans were fabulous. The STEAK was better than San Franvisco's famous steak hoyses. The bread was way too good. And the baked potato was delicious. All cooked to perfection. And these folks were the nicest! So sweet and friendly. Attentive. Thank you! read more

The Rustler - Petit fillet! - Steakhouses Near Me - Meridian, Mississippi

This restaurant should really be 5 stars! Yelp has never disappointed me while traveling when I pick a restaurant and this one surpassed every expectation. After reading the reviews I was looking forward to a family run restaurant and descriptions written of their great steaks. I ordered the petite filet and was not disappointed! It was cooked to med rare perfection as if it were a perfect prime rib roast -that's not easy to do, and I've been involved in the restaurant biz since the early '90s The salad with warm bacon dressing and Huge sweet potato were amazing too. And they were almost outdone by the delicious small boule of warm sourdough bread that arrived at your table with the water :) Kudos to the father daughter team who are delightful hosts as well as servers. I wish them much continued success. read more

I've eaten at The Rustler several times over the last year and it has been consistently excellent every single time. Every aspect is truly fantastic. I usually order the petite filet, which is always cooked exactly the way I requested, and is delicious. I recently ordered the lemon pepper grilled salmon and it was perfect. The drinks are great and the service is always top notch, too. Growing up and living locally, I have eaten at many local restaurants numerous times over the years and I can say without any doubt that The Rustler is the only one that always has excellent food and service! read more

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

EXCELLENT! Best steak in MS. The food and service were top notch. Staff was very friendly, the place has a great ambiance... it all makes me look forward to coming back the next time I'm in town. read more

Great steak restaurant located in the heart of Meridian, Mississippi. It is approximately 85 miles east from us, however, it is worth the drive just for the great steak, other food, and service this establishment consistently provides. ALWAYS GREAT EXPERIENCE!!! read more

The atmosphere was very nice and the service was exceptional. We ordered filets and they were cooked to perfection.

Last night of a 10 day Road Trip,headed back to Dallas, and found myself in Meridian, MS on Steak Nite...Found The Rustler on Yelp and pointed the truck in that direction. Met Mark the Bartender who immediately set me up with a glass of cab and I was off! Mark suggested the Fried Green Tomatoes with a very tasty Crawfish Sauce over the Stuffed Mushrooms...Great recommendation and way too much for one person. Next I went with the House Salad...definitely try the Warm Bacon Dressing!For my entree I chose the NY Strip with Grilled Asparagus and Roasted Brussel Sprouts...I am not easy to satisfy in the steak department as l like mine Pittsburgh Cold- the guys in the kitchen were spot on and the cut of meat was as good as anything in ATL/DAL/NY- they absolutely out-kicked their coverage; one more glass of wine and it was time for the check (thought about heading to a casino, but the precocious Sims said the ride was perty rural and I decided to call it a night.) I highly recommend The Rustler on Steak Nite or any other time you're in the vicinity....You won't be disappointed! read more

This place is fancy an has great steaks. Wine candles and anything like a valentines Day date. read more

Food delicious ‼ excellent service ‼‼ Everything about the experience was absolutely amazing read more

We ordered the crab dip, red snapper, shrimp, blackened salmon and banana pudding cheesecake. The crab dip was 10/10. The salmon was a bit dry. All the entrees came with salad and a baked potato. The service was pretty slow but the servers were really kind and welcoming. Overall the food and service were amazing and I'd highly recommend this hidden gem if you're visiting meridian. read more

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Don't let the curb appeal fool you! There are friendly people preparing some great food behind those doors.

I love visiting family owned spots like this hidden gem! You would never know from the outside that the inside is serving a 5 star dining experience. The food made the 3 hour drive well worth the time! The sautéed crab claws are marinated in an incredible sauce that I wish I could bottle and take home. They serve enormous steaks for super reasonable prices that come with a salad, baked potato, and choice of vegetable. They also bring complimentary delicious, warm sourdough bread that we sopped in the decadent crab claw sauce. Semmes, our server, was also excellent! Her personality is so warm and inviting that you can't help but fall in love with the entire restaurant. The Rustler should definitely be a must on your list if you're in town or passing through! read more

If you want the absolute best steak then make sure you come by The Rustler. I cannot tell you how awesome it was! The friendly staff, great customers, extremely fantastic food all made for an amazing dining experience. Not at all what I expected. Glad I went! read more

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I had the crab dip for an appetizer. This was a 10/10. A great dish. For my entree I had the 11oz filet with asparagus and sweet potato for the side. The steak and asparagus were good but not great. 8/10. The sweet potato was a unique addition that I really enjoyed. The salad that came with the meal was ok. A little heavy on the bacon. The wait staff was really friendly. read more

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What a fabulous gem of a restaurant in Meridian, MS. The food is stellar and the staff's service is unmatched! Semmes and her father Mike are just lovely. They roll up their sleeves and work alongside each and every person there at The Rustler. I highly recommend the house salad with the yummy raspberry vinaigrette, the filet mignon with baked potato and mushrooms and end on their famous banana pudding cheesecake which is scrumptious! I never go to Meridian and not eat at The Rustler. It is a must! Enjoy! read more

The Rustler - Banana Pudding Cheesecake - Steakhouses Near Me - Meridian, Mississippi

Read the reviews and they were great so decided to pop in an give it a go. So glad I did! All of the service staff, I mean, all of them, were super friendly and very attentive. It was great service. We had the stuffed mushrooms (done really well) - not over baked, season and cooked just right! I got the ribeye which was cooked perfectly and my travel buddy got the surf and turf. Naturally we shared meals. His filet had SUCH a nice crust on it and the asparagus was cooked just the way I like it as well. To top off our meal, we had the bread pudding and some strawberry banana cream pie cheesecake. Individually they were both delicious but together... kapow! Amazing! Definitely a place I would visit again if I make it back to Meridian, MS! read more

Had a wonderful dinner here last night. The food was incredible and the service was impeccable! See Simms! She is the best!

Omg the best steaks you'll find anywhere!! Atmosphere is awesome and great service. Got to try it y'all

The food was FANTASTIC!! We had the shrimp cocktail, it was served warm but wait the marinaded spices and slight twist on the cocktail sauce made a great combination. We ordered the Surf and Turf. 8 oz filet and bacon wrapped filet with sweet potato and asparagus. I am extremely particular about the temperature of my steak, MR, it came out perfect!! The middle very pink, next a softer pink, then an even softer pink. Everything was perfect. The staff and manager, Simms, were detailed oriented. Highly recommend read more

The food was outstanding! The salad was fresh and everything came out piping hot. Mason was an excellent server an never left us waiting on anything. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you for making our 34th Anniversary a memorable one. read more

I don't know what all these 4and 5 stars are about let's be honest it's mediocre at best .The wait time after you order is ridiculous I know it's not fast food but come on an hour. Ordered 16 oz ribeye baked potato salad water wife had same 134 dollars. Steak was cold when I got it and the bread so hard better bring extra teeth.Oh and they even charge to load the potato so all you giving 4 and 5 stars must not get out much. read more

The Rustler is one of those places that's easy to pass by, we almost did. Had to check the GPS twice to make this was it. We had dinner for 10, they gave us our own room and two servers. The sourdough bread was warm and tasty.... don't pass it up. I started with French Onion soup, minus the cheese and bread, it was wonderfully tasty. My meal was the petite topped with shrimp and smothers in this light cream sauce. The wait staff never missed a beat. Not cheap, but a great meal. Dinner for 10, less than $500.00, no booze. read more

The Rustler - Steakhouses Near Me - Meridian, Mississippi

My requirements for a good steak house are as follows. Prime Steaks, well stocked Bar, cozy atmosphere, and the type of customer service that makes you feel right at home. Well The Rustler in Meridian MS has got it all in spades. From the moment we walked in, till the minute we left, we were treated as family. Semmes and her staff went out of their way to make us feel right at home, and they did it without it ever seeming fake or contrived. True southern hospitality is alive and well at The Rustler for sure. The drinks were amazing and seemed to be almost bottomless, since we could never get half way thru before being refilled. I ordered the BBQ shrimp appetizer and my guest ordered the stuffed mushrooms. Both were cooked to perfection and piping hot. When it came time to order my entree, it was hard to decide. I only eat red meat about once a month so my choice needed to be perfect. I went with the 30oz Cowboy Ribeye and my guest got the Red Snapper special with the crab topping. My Riley was perfectly cooked. Had just the right amount of marbeling and not chewy at all. In my humble opinion a good steak never needs a steak sauce like A1. This one was no exception. Perfectly seasoned and super flavorful. My only issue was I couldn't eat it all. I guess I will enjoy the left-overs with some eggs tomorrow morning. My guest enjoyed his Red Snapper and even managed to clean his plate. This is a true achievement since he is super picky eater. I'm glad I found this place. It truly is a hidden gem. Don't let the outside of the building fool ya. The old saying..."looks can be deceiving" could not be any truer here. If you ever find yourself in Meridian MS and are looking for an amazing meal, look no further. I'm only passing thru here for work, but after finding this restaurant, I hope my company sends me back next time. read more

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We loved this place. From the moment we walked in the door, Simms made us feel special and Jeremy was awesome. The food was fabulous too. Highly recommend! read more

This is the best steakhouse in Meridian. Service is always top notch. Excellent wines available

Well first of all let me say this is a diamond in the rough...Service is fantastic....Now let's get down to the nitty gritty here.... the salad and blue cheese dressing was superb. I'm guessing the dressing is homemade. Next the meal itself... I ordered the rib eye which is a first for me but wanted to really give this place a try... my Sweetheart ordered the prime rib... my rib eye was done perfect with a little extra fat. However my Sweetheart got a prime rib that was beautiful but cold as ice inside... what the heck?? No au jus or horseradish sauce was brought to the table or mentioned.... they did serve a delicious mushroom sauce. The vegetables were done perfect. So cost wise it is pricey. So it should have been perfect! It wasn't their first rodeo!! read more

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We drove from Texas to Georgia and I had to stop and check this little GEM out! We had the Napoleon Tuna( Seared) as an appetizer, the Prime rib and the Petite Fillet. Our food was cooked to our preference! And As soon as you sit your greeted with a fresh baked bread with hats warm with fresh creamy butter! Service was amazing, we had Bailey as our server and she made a great impression on behalf of this establishment! read more

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A hidden hometown gem. Located off the beaten path. You either know it or you don't. Service was fabulous and the food was good. Visited on the Saturday before Mother's Day and the place was packed. Everything we had was good. Shrimp appetizers. Tuna appetizer. I had a ribeye steak with potato and veggies. My parents had a fish special with crabmeat. Highly recommend if you want a unique dining experience in Meridian. read more

The Rustler - Fish. Can't recall what kind. Not salmon. - Steakhouses Near Me - Meridian, Mississippi

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Girls night out-- all from out of town and/or out of state, read online reviews, and for the area it seemed a possible " find", tried it out. Mistake to not order steak I suppose, plus not many valid vegetarian options Overpriced and bleh. Some mistakes with drink orders, then some mix-ups on checks. On the Plus side: the service and attitudes of all were FANTASTIC, sorry that food was lackluster, dry, incorrect. If we try it again we will order MEAT. read more