Visited on a Friday around 3:30 in the afternoon, and it was a very easy, low-traffic time…read more Normally it seems always packed, and out the door. I had the Belvis Burger: smash grind, pork belly, pimento, jerky sauce, creole mustard, on a ciabatta bun. It was outstanding. Inside, the restaurant was clean, warm and inviting. There were choices of table, high-top, or bar seating. The service was on par with the entire, positive experience.

While in Tupelo for business I stopped in to try "the best burger in America ". What if kind was a…read morepretty good burger but honestly I've had better. I found it to be overcooked and a little underwhelming. The "loaded fries" in the other hand were fantastic as was the service. If you're in the area it's worth giving a try.

We had the sampler meal...Ribs, brisket, pork, and chicken. It was more good than we could eat…read moreand everything was delicious.

Small take out and dine in . The food was hot especially the sides…read more Nothing fancy but was good. I would recommend their restaurant for coincident food service. The counter person was very personal and courteous.

The dry rubbed ribs (4) are full of mouth watering flavor and come with two sauces for those who…read morelike it wet. The entrees come with a slice of Texas toast and two sides (I ordered the fried green tomatoes and mac and cheese), both were excellent. Casual laid back atmosphere with a local welcoming vibe. Friendly attentive service. All that for only $14.17! Places like this are few and far between.

My family members like this place a lot so I decided to check them out. The staff were very nice…read moreand helpful when I inquired about the menu items. I ordered the rib tips simply because you don't see them a lot. I also got the fried green tomatoes and the sweet potato casserole that was highly recommended by the staff. As I waited for my food I had a pleasant conversation with another diner, everyone was very welcoming. The restaurant is cozy and comfortable enough to enjoy your meal inside but I got my food to go. The rib tips were almost overcooked, not as tender as I'm used to but still good. The fried tomatoes were fried perfectly and needed a touch of salt at the end. I would return and try the brisket on the next visit.

I placed my to go order with the owner of the restaurant and he was very nice, he told me how long…read morehe'd been there and invited me back for the lunch specials they have weekdays. The restaurant decor is pretty typical of any southern small town eatery with deer heads, flags, a few family pics and of course Elvis has to make an appearance every where in Tupelo, MS. I ordered a half slab with sweet potato fries, slaw, potato salad and they gave me some regular fries. The ribs were not as tender as I had hoped for and the sides were ok. I would definitely revisit them for the lunch special, maybe not for the ribs.

BBQ By Jim is a great local place in Tupelo, MS. It's located downtown & serves a great meat & 3…read morefor lunch and superb barbecue & ribs. Service is top notch. These are local folks with a commitment to Tupelo. Such a friendly place! Ask to say hello to Jim & his wife. Lovely people with great food & local ambiance!

Great food!!! We pass by Tupelo often!! Will come here as often as possible!…read more Oysters yum Wedge yum Scallops and steak....yes!!

I was in town for a couple of weeks and ended up at Forklift twice. Overall? Good. Nothing…read morelife-changing, but solid enough that I went back. Visit #1: I ordered the Voo Doo Tots and the prime filet. The tots? Okay, these were amazing. Like, I could've just eaten those and been happy. The steak was a solid prime filet--cooked well and enjoyable, even if it didn't quite steal the show from the tots. Visit #2: I tried the Chef's Charcuterie Board (which, plot twist, is served on a plate... not a board) and the Forklift Fried Chicken. The chicken plate was a little disappointing for me. The collard greens and cornbread were definitely "not how momma made them" (kidding... kind of). Still edible, just not memorable. Both visits left me satisfied, but it's more of a "stroll back" than a "run back" kind of place. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, which always bumps a restaurant up a notch in my book. I didn't try one of their Old Fashioneds--apparently what they're known for--but I did go for the Fire of Mordor cocktail. Tequila-based, delicious, and honestly the name alone sold me. Cozy restaurant, and we had reservations both times even though it wasn't packed. Overall, Forklift is a nice spot to land for a good meal in Tupelo.

The best to cater your event they put everybody else to shame. Their seasoning and BBQ sauce are…read moreamazing.... Just bought some off their website www.joeqsmokeshack.com

From the owner: Our seasoning is the only seasoning on the market that's good on anything from Pork to Popcorn. Joe…read moreQ's Smoke Shack BBQ seasoning has won numerous Grand Championships. Along with our BBQ sauce both combined makes for a winning combination. You can use it as a seasoning or as a Rub. If you want to take your salad to the next level just sprinkle a little bit over your salad for an amazing experience. If you like sweet with a touch of heat then give Joe Q's Smoke Shack Seasoning a try..

A must stop soul food at its best 10 min off of interstate well worth it don't miss this oneread more

I stopped in and was very warmly welcomed and informed about their menu items and the history of…read morethe restaurant. It's family owned and ran and they take great pride in that, as they should. I ordered the whole catfish and 2 veggies to go it also came with hush puppies. I did enjoy the decor it was pictures of family members and it gave you a real sense of who they are. The prices are very reasonable, so if you're in the area stop in and pay them a visit.

Not once but EVERY TIME my experience is top notch! I will always and forever have the spring…read morerolls first! Everything is always the best. From lunch on Wednesday where I get the chopped steak to Sundays and salmon! BBQ nachos and so much more are delectable! Service A-1, Food A-1, Ambiance A-1!

Everything was great. Alec was a great bartender and Miley was the fantastic server. And the food…read morewas great.

This is a legit bbq dive, in the same bait and tackle shop I used to visit when I was a kid. One of…read morea kind unique vibe. Only in Tupelo. Love this place. Best rib tips in town. The whole menu is amazing. Staff is always friendly and service is great.

You guys catered an event for my father's 70th birthday. The food was absolutely delicious. I had…read moreseveral people ask where the food was from because it was so good. There was also a mixup with the delivery day & you guys made it right. We appreciate you so much. We fed about 80 people and it wouldn't have happened without your help and pulling through on your day off. Thank you so very much!!!

Well unfortunately I have waited too long in writing my review. However I couldn't let it go…read morewithout one. We were headed back from AR from a graduation and while staying in Tupelo found this restaurant close to our hotel. Not from being around the area weren't real sure about it but only because we were not seeing a lot of food items we liked. However because it was close by our hotel and the star rating was high, we decided to try it out. Oh my gosh; I am so glad we did. Even months ago enjoying our food to now, I can still remember how amazingly tasty our food was. My hubby and I shared the Dirty Grains with greens and things. We both have never had greens in our lives, but our server told us they were very scrumptious at the Blue Canoe. She was spot on!! They were delicious, really the entire meal was DELISH!! I am so glad we shared the dish because it was a lot and very filling. Now the restaurants famous sauce that is made fresh every day is worth its weight in gold. Our server has been there a very long time and she said she is the gal who makes it daily. I can't really explain the taste but it is very, very tasty. We were so full and it as going to pass on dessert. Of course our server told us about their dessert that is #1 on the menu...Connie's Blueberry Doughnut Bread Pudding (pictured). Once again super scrumptious and worth every calorie. If you are new to the area I highly recommend a trip to the Blue Canoe. It doesn't look like much outside and inside it can seem like a dive. It isn't because it's been around d a while and the ambiance is really cool!! The parking lot gets quite full and was just a bit challenging to maneuver our large 250 GMC truck but we managed. This place is a gem and well worth our visits when we are traveling through. I'd love to go when they have live music but not sure when we will be driving through.

Go here, it's everything you need as advertised!…read more Service is great, they always have live music, good draft beer menu.