Natchez Restaurants
As a river community where cultures have always intermingled, Natchez restaurants offer some of the most delicious food and diverse dining you'll find anywhere in the South.
Of course there's traditional Southern staples. We're talking crispy fried chicken and creamy cole slaw, breaded catfish and cornbread hushpuppies, po-boys and pulled pork barbecue. We take our hospitality seriously, so whether you're from the next state over or halfway around the world, expect to feel like one of the family, and expect to leave full!
Of course, Natchez dining goes far beyond its Southern heritage, too, offering homestyle Italian, authentic Chinese and fiesta-worthy Mexican fare.
Because we're right on the Mississippi, dining in Natchez also offers an abundance of fresh, delicious seafood. In fact, when the first steamboat dropped anchor here in 1811, the newspaper didn't hail the dawn of a new economic era. The headline was "Fresh oysters available in Natchez now"!
Last but not least, foodies take note: While you can find great food in Natchez throughout the year, you especially don't want to miss the annual Natchez Food & Wine Festival in July. This culinary showcase sells out in advance, so plan ahead and get your tickets now!
Basic Listings
Julep's Restaurant
- 110 N. Pearl Street
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 445-6000
- F: (601) 446-5310
- Region: Downtown
Julep's is the restaurant in the Eola Hotel, and is open for breakfast daily, serving up a breakfast buffet that will get you going for the day. The fragrance of scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits and…
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Peacock Lounge
- 110 N. Pearl Street
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 445-6000
- F: (601) 446-5310
- Region: Downtown
Peacock Lounge is actually the bar that services guests and the dining rooms of the Eola Hotel. It also happens to be a favorite local hangout as well, so be sure to stop in and maybe pick up a few…
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Fat Mama's Tamales
- 303 S. Canal Street
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 442-4548
- F: 601-442-0206
- Region: Downtown
Fat Mama's Tamales is another local favorite and the atmosphere is as festive as the food. Their signature entree is their great tamales, but feel free to toss in a link of boudin (pronounce boo-dan)…
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Jughead's Fish Fry
- 217 John R. Junkin Dr.
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 445-8999
- Region: Near Downtown
Family traditions are a staple in the Natchez area, and when it comes to food, they bare even more weight. Jughead's does just that. Their current location is relatively new, especially when you…
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Kentucky Fried Chicken
- 24 Seargent S. Prentiss Drive
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 442-0992
- Region: Highway 61 S
Famous for Colonel Sanders original recipe chicken, Kentucky Fried Chicken serves it up hot and fresh in Natchez.…
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La Fiesta Grande
- 288 John R. Junkin Drive
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 445-0720
- Region: Near Downtown
La Fiesta Grande was Natchez' first full-service Mexican restaurant, and as it grew in popularity, always seemed to need more space. It landed at it's current location on the by-pass, and just about…
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La Fiesta Grande Too
- 339 D'Evereux Drive
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 442-2333
- Region: Highway 61 N
La Fiesta II is a sister restaurant to La Fiesta. The Mexican restaurant is so popular, that over-crowding becomes an issue. The owner's have also located La Fiesta II so that it is convenient to…
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Lil' Dago's
- 29 Seargent S. Prentiss Drive
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 304-2221
- Region: Highway 61 S
Lil' Dagos owners come from a long line of cooking Italians, and don't be offended by the name, it's what their mother used to call them when it came time to round them up for dinner. It's their…
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Magnolia Grill
- 49 Silver Street
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 446-7670
- Region: Downtown
Overlooking the mighty Mississippi at Natchez Under-the-Hill, Magnolia Grill not only has one of the best views of the river, they offer a menu with a wide array of entrees to satisfy nearly every…
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The Malt Shop
- 4 Homochitto Street
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 445-4843
- Region: Downtown
The Malt Shop is not a typical dining establishment for visitors, but if you asked a local where you can find the best burger in town, bar-b-que beef sandwich, or a catfish plate, they'll be tempted…
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Mammy's Cupboard
- 555 Hwy. 61 South
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 445-8957
- Region: Highway 61 S
Many consider this unique restaurant a national treasure, and you won't find another like it anywhere in the world. As you can see from the photo of the restaurant, it lies beneath the skirt of a…
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McDonald's North
- 515 Hwy. 61 North
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 442-1118
- Region: Highway 61 N
McDonald's is just an American staple and Natchez has 3 convenient locations to serve you should you not have time to dine in one of our local restaurants.…
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McDonald's South
- 55 Seargent S. Prentiss Drive #B
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 442-4787
- Region: Highway 61 S
McDonald's is just an American staple and Natchez has 3 convenient locations to serve you should you not have time to dine in one of our local restaurants.…
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McDonald's Walmart
- 314 Seargent S. Prentiss Drive
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 446-7015
- Region: Highway 61 N
McDonald's is just an American staple and Natchez has 3 convenient locations to serve you should you not have time to dine in one of our local restaurants.…
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Natchez Coffee Company
- 509 Franklin Street
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 304-1415
- Region: Downtown
The Natchez Coffee Company is more than just a coffee shop. Sure they offer coffee, espresso, and flavored cappuccinos, but they also serve sandwiches, salads, and blue bell ice cream. Wireless…
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Natchez Deli
- 402 Main Street
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 442-9322
- Region: Downtown
Natchez Deli is a conveniently located "Grab-N-Go" delicatessen with a fantastic selection of deli-style sandwiches and salads, already prepared and perfect for those on the go! Choose from Chicken…
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Paisano's Italian Grotto
- 406 Franklin Street
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 442-7771
- Region: Highway 61 S
A great family owned downtown Italian cafe style restaurant that serves up authentic Italian treats. Oven fired specialty pizza's like the Fit for My Paisano with Chicken, Sausage, Mushrooms, Bell…
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Papa John's Pizza
- 113 Hwy. 61 South
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 445-8500
- Region: Highway 61 S
Papa John's prides itself on providing customers with the freshest ingredients. I you're worn out from a day of touring or shopping, or hopefully a combination of the two, Papa John's will deliver to…
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Pearl Street Pasta
- 105 S. Pearl Street
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 442-9284
- Region: Downtown
Another downtown local favorite, Pearl Street Pasta, named for it's location, serves up a wonderful variety of pasta dishes, as well as a beautiful, delicious filet of beef with a rich wine sauce and…
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Pig Out Inn
- 116 S. Canal Street
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 442-8050
- Region: Downtown
If you're walking around downtown Natchez and smell a wonderful hickory based aroma coming from somewhere, just follow your senses to The Pig Out Inn. Tender ribs, chicken, and pork all smoked on a…
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Pizza Hut-North
- 227 D'Evereux Drive
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 442-2221
Pizza Hut North is conveniently located to a few hotels on the North end of Natchez. D'Evereux Dr. is also designated as Highways 61 and 84 business connections to downtown, so if your hotel address…
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Pizza Hut-South
- 106 Hwy. 61 South
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 442-8421
- Region: Highway 61 S
Pizza Hut South is more than just a Pizza Hut...it's also a Wing Street store, so in addition to their fabulous thin crust, hand-tossed and stuffed crust pizzas, you can choose from a variety of wings…
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Planet Thailand
- 116 N. Commerce Street
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 442-4220
- Region: Downtown
The Karahsin family moved to the U.S. in the late 1990's and opened Planet Thailand in a small Louisiana town about 40 miles from Natchez, but Natchezians loved it so much they would travel the forty…
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Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken & Biscuits
- 261 D'Evereux Drive
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 445-9482
Love that chicken from Popeye's! If you have a hankering for some spicy Popeye's chicken or a New Orleans style Po-Boy loaded with popcorn shrimp, then stop in to Popeye's located on the North side…
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Ruby Tuesday
- 55 Seargent S. Prentiss Drive
- Natchez, MS 39120
- P: (601) 445-4463
- Region: Highway 61 S
Ruby Tuesday is driven by uncompromising freshness and quality, gracious hospitality and a growing list of Five-Star restaurants destined to be the envy of the casual dining business.…
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