The hardest part about a Natchez culinary getaway? Narrowing down the options.(Visit Natchez)
The Camp Restaurant
21 Silver Street
For a delicious and relaxed dinner that comes with one-of-a-kind views, The Camp Restaurant is an ideal spot to grab a meal during your visit to Natchez. While there, you can chow down on plenty of unique offerings, like Philly cheese tot-chos, gravy fries, Buddha pork belly burgers and more, as well as other classic American fare and a wide variety of craft beer, all while enjoying the eateries' laidback atmosphere and scenic views of the Mississippi River.
The Castle Restaurant
84 hom*ochitto Street
There are plenty of unique places to get a good meal in Natchez, and The Castle Restaurant is certainly on that list. Located in the former carriage house and stables built in the 1790s, at Dunleith Historic Inn, The Castle is open for dinner and offers New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp with sweet corn gits, bacon-crusted broiled oysters and plenty of other upscale Southern cuisine as well as an extensive selection of wine and signature co*cktails. Don't forget to save room for its mouth-watering bread pudding.
Bellemont Shake Shop
175 Highway 61 South
With the weather warming up, a cold treat is the perfect way to top off a good meal. The Bellemont Shake Shop, a favorite among Natchez locals and home of the "Big Belle" burger, is a good place to get both thanks to its wide menu. You can start with one of its beloved burgers, a roast beef po’boy or even a pork chop basket and wash it down with a shake, malt, float or sno-cone. They've even got a special late-night menu on the weekends if the hunger pangs hit you past 8 p.m.
Fat Mama's Tamales
303 South Canal Street
While we're talking local favorites, make sure you make a stop at Fat Mama's Tamales for its award-winning tamales and other one-of-a-kind offerings. Open for lunch and dinner, Fat Mama's is known as much for its festive atmosphere as it is its menu, which includes signature items like Gringo pie, Natchez nachos, Mexican cornbread, fire-and-ice pickles, "knock-you-naked" margaritas and more. There's even a drive-thru if you'd like to load up before you hit the road.
Little Easy Cafe
114 High Street
Who doesn't love a good boozy brunch? At Little Easy Cafe, you can find a wide array of popular brunch picks, like avocado toast, build-your-own omelets and cheddar rosemary biscuits, as well as some signature offerings, like Natchitoches meat pies and glazed donut bread pudding, from sun up to sun down so you don't have to wake up early to get your fill. Of course, if you do go during the dinner hours, you can also grab dishes like chicken and bacon gouda mac and cheese or salmon teriyaki. Sounds like the hardest part will be deciding what to try first.
The Fish House
414 US Highway 61 North
For a casual meal that can still hold its own when it comes to flavor, check out The Fish House for lunch or dinner any day of the week during your visit to Natchez. Located close to downtown and with a full menu packed with fresh catfish and shrimp dinners as well as burgers, barbecue, stuffed crab, oysters, po’boys, salads and more plus a down-home feel, it's the no-fuss kind of restaurant where you can grab a bite and then sit outside to enjoy the fresh air while you eat.
Magnolia Grill
49 Silver Street
Another Natchez restaurant that offers a picturesque view you can enjoy while you eat is the Magnolia Grill. Locally owned and operated for 30 years, Magnolia Grill overlooks the Mississippi River and offers plenty of delectable dishes to choose from, including steaks, burgers, fresh seafood as well as Southern creole classics like crawfish etouffee and gumbo. If you're going for dinner, make sure you snag a seat on the sun porch for a gorgeous view of the sunset. Oh, and make sure you snag a slice of their homemade coconut buttermilk pie, too.
Natchez Brewing Company and Kitchen
207 High Street
Sometimes nothing quite hits the spot like pizza and beer, and that's where the Natchez Brewing Company and Kitchen comes in. Open for dinner throughout the week, the brewpub offers up calzones, specialty hot dogs and a selection of artisan and Detroit-style pizzas, ranging from the classics to more eclectic flavors, like The Sweet Figgy Piggy that is made with a special fig sauce, mozzarella, goat cheese, prosciutto, arugula and a balsamic drizzle. It also has a wide variety of beer on tap and often features live entertainment.
Pig Out Inn
116 South Canal Street
When a hankering for barbecue hits, Pig Out Inn is where the folks of Natchez go to satisfy it. Its menu includes plenty of dinner plate options, including pork, brisket, ribs, turkey, hot sausage and more, along with some seriously unique sandwiches and all the classic sides -- mac and cheese, coleslaw, potato salad, etc. – you'd expect to find at a barbecue joint. Plus, thanks to its convenient location, you can take full advantage of the spring weather by getting your plate to-go and dining at tables along the bluff while looking out at the mighty Mississippi River.
Pearl Street Pasta
105 South Pearl Street
With around 40 years in business, Pearl Street Pasta is a family-owned, Italian-American restaurant, open for lunch and dinner, that has become a favorite among Natchez locals and visitors alike. If you're looking to leave the dinner table full and satisfied, its eclectic menu of traditional dishes, like spaghetti with meatballs, lasagna and chicken picatta, fettuccine alfredo and unique fare inspired by the region, like Cajun shrimp and pasta jambalaya, is up for the job. There are also steaks, salads, flatbread pizzas and more on the menu as well.
