Nothing says southern cooking more than a good ole meat-and-three. Just as the name implies, the hearty meal includes a meat entree and three sides. Luckily, there are plenty of places in Mississippi that serve up this tasty home cooked special; here are 10 of our favorites.
- Martha’s Menu Restaurant (702 Cruise St., Corinth)
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Americanflygirl/TripAdvisor A quintessential small town café, Martha’s Menu features an authentic southern fare, serving up classics like fried chicken, all sorts of vegetables, corn bread, and plenty of sweet tea to wash it all down with.
- Georgia Blue (107 S Railroad Ave., Brookhaven)
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Stacy M/TripAdvisor This local chain specializes in southern comfort food, so it should come as no surprise that meat-and-threes have their own place on the menu. Visit any of the restaurant’s five locations Sunday through Friday, from 11 am – 4 pm, to fill up on all your favorites.
- Romie’s Grocery (804 W Jackson St., Tupelo)
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Romie’s Grocery/Facebook Head to this Tupelo favorite and you can enjoy a bevy of home cooked favorites along with live music in a cozy indoor dining room or on the outdoor patio.
- The Trace Grill (574 Hwy 51 N. Suite F, Ridgeland)
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Shannon H/TripAdvisor Serving hearty meals in a cozy setting, you’ll feel right at home at The Trace Grill. In addition to blue plate specials, the tantalizing menu includes plentiful platters and an array of delicious desserts.
- The Veranda (208 Lincoln Grn, Starkville)
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The Veranda/Facebook At this Starkville favorite, a hearty meat-and-three will only cost you $10…and that includes a biscuit or cornbread, drink, and tax! Even better, the tasty specials are available six days a week, practically ensuring you and your wallet stay full.
- Bovina Café (193 Tiffintown Rd., Vicksburg)
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ilex 1/TripAdvisor This local favorite is the place to go for a true southern soul food experience. Grab a blue plate special, which includes an entrée, three vegetables, salad, dessert, and a drink, for only $10. Be sure to bring cash because credit and debit cards aren’t accepted.
- Nana J’s Soulful Kitchen (6512 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs)
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Jewelss5/TripAdvisor Though this Ocean Springs eatery technically doesn’t offer meat-and-threes (you get two sides), it’s a must mention. Between the fresh, homemade fare and hearty portions, you won’t miss that third side.
- Shady Acres Village (624 Highway 49, Seminary)
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Ramblingman163/TripAdvisor Shady Acres Village includes a bakery, gift shop, general store and mouthwatering restaurant, which features a different blue plate special each day. If a standard meat-and-three won’t satisfy your hankering for good ole home cookin’, you’re in luck - there’s a buffet full of southern classics.
- Bully’s (3118 Livingston Rd., Jackson)
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VisitJacksonMS/TripAdvisor This little hole-in-the-wall place cooks up soul food to die for. You’ll find all the classics here - fried chicken, beef tips, oxtail, pigs feet, fried green tomatoes, corn bread and more.
- Fannin Mart Restaurant (5419 Hwy 25, Flowood)
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Fannin Mart Restaurant/Facebook Specializing in authentic southern cooking, Fannin Mart Restaurant is a great place to get a hearty meat-and-three. While the “meat’ options are ever changing, there’s one constant – the eatery’s fried chicken, which is always nice and juicy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside.
So, have you dined at any of the eateries mentioned above? Have one to add to this list? Tell us in the comments section.
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Americanflygirl/TripAdvisor
A quintessential small town café, Martha’s Menu features an authentic southern fare, serving up classics like fried chicken, all sorts of vegetables, corn bread, and plenty of sweet tea to wash it all down with.
JenniferGozaTravis/TripAdvisor
Stacy M/TripAdvisor
This local chain specializes in southern comfort food, so it should come as no surprise that meat-and-threes have their own place on the menu. Visit any of the restaurant’s five locations Sunday through Friday, from 11 am – 4 pm, to fill up on all your favorites.
brendastarlet/TripAdvisor
Romie’s Grocery/Facebook
Head to this Tupelo favorite and you can enjoy a bevy of home cooked favorites along with live music in a cozy indoor dining room or on the outdoor patio.
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Shannon H/TripAdvisor
Serving hearty meals in a cozy setting, you’ll feel right at home at The Trace Grill. In addition to blue plate specials, the tantalizing menu includes plentiful platters and an array of delicious desserts.
de4christ/TripAdvisor
The Veranda/Facebook
At this Starkville favorite, a hearty meat-and-three will only cost you $10…and that includes a biscuit or cornbread, drink, and tax! Even better, the tasty specials are available six days a week, practically ensuring you and your wallet stay full.
ilex 1/TripAdvisor
This local favorite is the place to go for a true southern soul food experience. Grab a blue plate special, which includes an entrée, three vegetables, salad, dessert, and a drink, for only $10. Be sure to bring cash because credit and debit cards aren’t accepted.
LinFlorida/TripAdvisor
Jewelss5/TripAdvisor
Though this Ocean Springs eatery technically doesn’t offer meat-and-threes (you get two sides), it’s a must mention. Between the fresh, homemade fare and hearty portions, you won’t miss that third side.
Michal R/TripAdvisor
Ramblingman163/TripAdvisor
Shady Acres Village includes a bakery, gift shop, general store and mouthwatering restaurant, which features a different blue plate special each day. If a standard meat-and-three won’t satisfy your hankering for good ole home cookin’, you’re in luck - there’s a buffet full of southern classics.
OrangeCountyJay/TripAdvisor
VisitJacksonMS/TripAdvisor
This little hole-in-the-wall place cooks up soul food to die for. You’ll find all the classics here - fried chicken, beef tips, oxtail, pigs feet, fried green tomatoes, corn bread and more.
Fannin Mart Restaurant/Facebook
Specializing in authentic southern cooking, Fannin Mart Restaurant is a great place to get a hearty meat-and-three. While the “meat’ options are ever changing, there’s one constant – the eatery’s fried chicken, which is always nice and juicy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside.
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