Magnolia Grill

Magnolia Grill in Natchez, Mississippi First off, there was no wait time at all, which was a great start. Parking was easy to find, and it was just a short walk to the front of the restaurant. There is also a side parking lot available, along with outdoor seating, which is a nice option, especially with the river view. The restaurant is perfectly situated overlooking the Mississippi River on the Louisiana side, and we arrived right at sunset. The sky was absolutely beautiful and felt very magical. The host was welcoming and seated us immediately. Our waitress was very kind, informative, and attentive. The restaurant felt homey but still very organized and comfortable. Our food and drinks came out quickly, which we really appreciated. I was dining with my mom and sister. I ordered the shrimp and grits, which were highly recommended on Google and also by our waitress, and they did not disappoint. The grits were very flavorful and easy to eat. They were not gritty or hard to chew like I have had in other places. They were well seasoned, and the sauces that came with the dish were so good, honestly out of this world. We also ordered the pan fried red snapper with a baked potato and cheese grits, the Samburger, and my side was the grilled zucchini. Every dish was absolutely delicious, and all three of us agreed. There was a chalkboard special featuring crab and crawfish bisque, and it was excellent. It was very flavorful and set the tone perfectly before our entrees came out. We also ordered the fried green tomatoes with hollandaise sauce, which were cooked very well with a great crust and great seasoning. For drinks, I ordered the Nutty White Russian, which was made perfectly, and my mom had the pomegranate margarita, which was also delicious. There was also a dessert special, the key lime cheesecake, and I completely approve. I make my own cheesecakes, and it is hard to find a really good one, but this cheesecake was excellent. It had a smooth top layer that paired perfectly with the key lime flavor. The texture was very smooth, and to me, it was very delicious. The top layer on the cheesecake was especially good. This was my first time actually stopping in Natchez instead of just passing through, and I truly enjoyed myself. Magnolia Grill is highly reviewed on Google for a reason. They even stayed open until nine on a Sunday evening, which is rare and one of the reasons we stopped since we were running out of time. I highly recommend Magnolia Grill and will definitely be back. I have already bragged about it to others, and next time I would love to visit during the daytime just to take in the beautiful view in daylight.

We had an early dinner on a Tuesday so no problem getting at a table with a view. Shrimp and grits was good but the grilled asparagus was anemic and no seasoning. There server, Cody came out with an order of grilled zucchini to replace the asparagus because the kitchen was not happy with their asparagus today. Nice touch to be preemptive. My fried shrimp were nice size but way too much breading for me. Side of grits very good. Also we had fried green tomatoes with good hollandaise sauce but the shrimp/crawfish topping seemed like it had been in the steam table too long. Kinda of tough. Nicely breaded but for us too thick of a slice so interior was crunchy.

Magnolia Grill is one of those almost nostalgic feeling riverside seafood cafes. Prices are reflective of a waterfront establishment. Food is excellent quality and decently portioned. Staff is friendly and professional while still feeling welcoming and warm.

Great food and location! The crab stuffed mushrooms were magnificent! The shrimp and grits are good but soo rich! The frued flounder special was outstanding!

I had the shrimp and grits and the bread pudding and both were fantastic. All of the servers and bartenders were super friendly. I’ll be back again next time I visit!

Great little place under the hill. The Shrimp and Grits were so good. The Shrimp was cooked perfectly, not overdone, and the grits --Tasso Cheese grits all with a Creole Meuniere. Very good combination.

This was hands down the best food we had while in town. Everything was scrumptious per my daughter. The location right off the Mississippi River is the perfect backdrop. All the staff were nice and attentive. After dinner we were able to take beautiful pictures by the river. I highly recommend this restaurant and will visit the next time we are in town.

Extremely friendly, very helpful with menu recommendations. Our server was Lisa and she was phenomenal. Hats off to the chef, this was the best meal of my entire 9 day vacation. We ate all over New Orleans, Florida, & Alabama. This topped everything. I had the bbq shrimp, which was cooked PERFECTLY. Thank you so much for a wonderful dinner

My husband and I had the BEST dinner here during a Christmas trip to Natchez. The shrimp and grits were the best I've ever had. I make them a few times a year and would humbly rate mine an eight. These go to 11. The grits look dense, but they were fluffy and peppery. There was a generous amount of shrimp which were cooked perfectly. My husband had the pan fried red fish that was sensational. I don't know how they keep the coating crunchy while drizzled with brown creole gravy, but they do! The stuffed potato that came with the meal was huge and delicious! It was such a fantastic dinner, I asked that the chef come over to thank him. It was a father and son team in the kitchen, Ken and KJ. Each man made one of our dinners, so they both came over to the table. I hugged them both because the meals were so yummy. On top of the excellent food, the service was perfect. I give this place five hugs.

The reviews were amazing, so off we went for lunch. Now let's me say, we didn't have a bad experience but not near as exciting as the reviews. You're thinking, Tammie, you gave it 4 stars. Only because there isn't a 3.5 and 3 was too low. Service: I don't recall her name but she had cranberry colored hair and several tats. She's good. Really good. App: fried green tomatoes. Delicious. It wasn't a party in my mouth but a good batter on a bit of a thicker slice than I'm accustomed to. A tangy hollindaise with shrimp and crawfish topped it. Mike and I shared a burger. Really good char grilled flavor. Mike ordered medium to medium well. It wasn't cooked evenly. One side was more like medium to medium rare and the other was medium. The buns were soft and pillowy. The toppings were top notch. Red onion that wasn't too strong, a juicy slice of tomatoes. The fries were a let down. Scant amount and some cheap frozen fries. Our aunt and uncle shared the bacon Swiss chicken sandwich. They pretty said what we did about our entire food experience. Good but not I can't wait to go back delicious. Their sweet potato fries were so much better than ours and they got twice the amount. I was so excited to see a coconut buttermilk pie on the menu. I was disappointed to find that it was a bit dry. We got two slices and we both agreed that the flavor was great, but the pie was dry. Is it possible it was baked earlier in the week? I don't know. But if it's that dry fresh, I can't imagine what it's like a couple of days later. All that to say. It's a good place for a decent burger, but I'm not sure we will return. Too many other places to try before going back somewhere that didn't wow us. Forgot to take pics of the entrees

We had dinner at the Magnolia Grill tonight and it was awesome. The patio was cozy & warm while offering a special sunset view. Staff was pleasant and reasonably attentive. We both ordered the shrimp poorboy and were pleasantly surprised by a hoagie with jumbo fried shrimp. Very tasty.

This excellent food was immaculate, this was the best burger I've probably ever had. This place has a Great view of the Mississippi river, also great customer service you will give them a tip trust me, i didn't have money to give them my tip.

Stopped in for an early dinner. The ambiance was old - quaint. Our server was really good - no nonsense, friendly enough, and professional. My food was OK - not sure I ordered the right thing - it was as described, but I was hoping for a thicker, less buttery sauce. Would I order it again, yes.

Great waitress and even the cook came out to see us (made me feel extra special) Food was DEL-I-CI-O--Sooooooooooooo Was told it's an even better sight to see when the sun is setting off the Mississippi River, so of course I'll be returning soon.

Yesterday, Feb 18th, 2025, we happened to be in Natchez, MS for the day. We chose Magnolia Grill for a mid-afternoon lunch. Although the restaurant was practically empty at this time, they were open for business with several servers standing behind the bar chatting. We placed our order and waited and waited and waited for an hour! The waitress did come by our table bringing drinks and other condiments according to our order. Finally she comes back and says that due to a computer problem our order had not been placed. We were amazed no one had thought to actually walk to the kitchen and ask about the order. I mentioned that there seemed to be a management problem. Then another server came to the table to say it was not the server's fault, which is exactly what I had told the server. My husband asked her how many orders the kitchen had at this time. The answer was three! One would think with only three current orders someone would break off from the employee gabfest behind the bar and check the orders. The server offered us free dessert. But for the rest of our meal, ALL the staff was surly and acted as though we had done something wrong. At the end of the meal we asked for our two free desserts to be boxed to go. What came was ONE small sad piece of dessert with crumbled Oreos on top. I asked for a piece of the praline cheese cake that was listed on the daily special chalkboard. I was told that was not possible. We could only have one dessert. Obviously, we chose to forgo the dessert. The food was not bad but ALL the wait staff and cashier were surly and rude. As we were leaving yet another person came to clean the table and ask how our meal was, when my husband told her we would not be back because of the awful behavior even this person made a rude remark. That is the first time we have not left a tip in a restaurant. Obviously, Magnolia Grill needs new management and a new wait staff. They are a poor impression of Natchez hospitality and restaurants.

The po boy was very good b/c of the bread! Authentic. The bbq shrimp that my wife got was a little shy on spice and not like the New Orleans version we are used to. Great atmosphere and good service. We will return.

I had the blackened catfish lunch special with a side salad and green beans. It was pretty good. Really liked the beans. Decent service. Sort of pricey but worth trying if you are under the hill in Natchez

Service, food and atmosphere, Magnolia Grill hit every mark. Each one in our party of 3 really enjoyed our meal.

Stopped at the Magnolia Grill during our visit to Natchez. It is located "Under the Hill" where the shady people used to hang out. We were seated promptly by a very nice young lady, and our order was taken promptly. My wife had shrimp & Grits, she said it was the best she ever had. (I'll take her word because I don't eat grits.) I had catfish Louisiane which was also very good. Chocolate Pecan pie for dessert was wonderful. We were seated on the enclosed porch so we could see the tugboats and barges going up & down the Mississippi. My only complaint is the parking is very tight in the Under the Hill area.

Ultimate casual dining in Natchez. Good comfort food with a local twist, and nice views of the Mississippi River. Server was really nice (a bit slow and had to ask for silverware), and had good recommendations, and was good with my toddler without making him the center of attention. (Appreciate that so much!) I had the pork tenderloin with steamed broccoli and baked potato, and added a cup of French onion. The soup made my toddler say "WOW" and ask for more and more. Everyone got different items to eat and everyone enjoyed it. If I lived here, I'd be back again and again.

Magnolia Grill is a MUST! One of the best meals we have had! The wait on Saturday was about 40 minutes, but well worth it. We got the best table in the house at the corner of the patio. Everyone was so friendly and smiles all the time. Cody was our server and he was awesome. The place was super busy but Cody was always coming by the table and we never waited long for anything! We decided to eat appetizers as our main course and WOW, it did not disappoint. My wife and I had a cup of Gumbo each. Sooo good! We ordered the fried green tomatoes with shrimp and crawfish with a Cajun Hollandaise sauce. Very very good. We then had the stuffed mushrooms and they were phenomenal. The portions are large. We even ended up taking a small to go box, really wanted to eat more but couldn't. Also took out drinks to go and walked the bluff. This place is a must. You can call ahead and get on a waitlist. Wish we woulda done that but the 40 minute wait was fun walking into a local shop and watching the Mississippi barges and the river cruise paddle wheeler. THANK YOU CODY and all the staff and cooks for making this such a great experience!

we stopped by for lunch while visiting natchez. we were promptly seated even though it was hopping! we began with fresh cocktails and i have to say my bloody mary was great! for starters i had the french onion soup and my friend had the shrimp and crab bisque. those delicious soups were followed up with a Cesar salad for me and shrimp po boy for him. each item was fresh and served just as requested. there is a lovely glasses in side seating area that allows for great river views. unfortunately, that area was fully seated so we sat in a traditional dining area full of history. great choice when in natchez!

As a native of Natchez who has dined at this establishment dozens of times over the course of several years, I can assure you that I will never step foot in this establishment ever again. The servers are amazing, but the lack of consistency cannot be overlooked. I ordered the redfish, my favorite dish, which I have had over a dozen times. The portion of fish I received recently, was pathetic ($34.95). I explained to the server that this was not what I expected, given that I had just had the same meal a few days ago, and was dismayed to see such a vast difference in portion. Our server addressed the kitchen (apparently there is no manager on site to resolve issues and the proprietors are never there) with our concern, and told us, more or less, that the size of the fish was what it was and they couldn't do anything about it. I reiterated that I have ordered this exact dish several times and this was literally half the size. I'd suggest going to Roux 61 which has fresh fish and values consistency- something this restaurant doesn't seem to consider.

Very good food! Gotta try the magnolia shrimp dish! Very good device even considering their computer system went down for a little bit

Great Place! Food was incredible! Service was wonderful! Desserts are divine. Highly Recommend!

The location is terrific. Right on the Mississippi river. I traveled 1000 miles just to get the blackened catfish with crayfish étouffée and it did not disappoint.

The food was well balanced and tasty, service was good, and the space had an open sun room for those that enjoy more light. It's located right by the river and has a nice view of the water.

Nestled perfectly along the banks of the Mississippi River, Magnolia Grill offers stunning views and southern delights to captivate your senses. To start, I had the fried green tomato topped with crawfish, a strong recommendation. I tried the red fish and catfish louisiane, served with a generous portion of crawfish etoufflée. Both were fantastic and came with your choice of sides, which for me were the grits and sweet potato. Delicious.

Everything about this restaurant went well. Even tho it was Labor Day weekend we were able to get a table quickly, we set out on the enclosed patio so we got to watch the Mississippi River traffic, the menu was varied from hamburgers to seafood all cooked and served well and the staff were very attentive without being overly so. Will definitely go back again.

I guess everyone who recommended this place oversold it. It just didn't live up to the hype. It was okay, just nothing special.

The food was great. The catfish was to die for. I had a beacon cheese burger, and it was great. I got up several times to watch the barges go to the Mississippi. The service was great. They were very attentive.

Super friendly staff, good food in a great location with a great vibe. Definitely needs to be on your list if you're roaming around Natchez!

Fantastic fried green tomatoes and shrimp. Bartender makes a good Old Fashioned and the service is quick.

Absolutely a great mushroom burger, iced tea has real flavor. Parking is good. Wait staff pleased with customers. Mississippi River view makes it wonderful

We had lunch here under the hill as we have many times in the past. It took a few minutes to get a table clean but not out of the ordinary for lunchtime. Once seated we ordered wine and an appetizer of crab-stuffed mushrooms. We noticed that tables around us that were seated after us were receiving their appetizers while we still waited, but soon we did receive our mushrooms. The dish appeared over-cooked and dried up as though they had sat for a while before being brought to our table, they were barely warm. We ordered a fried shrimp dinner with a side salad and a fried shrimp po boy. The server forgot the salad and the tartar sauce and my po boy bun was charred, aside from that the meal was good and the portions were ample. Our server was either overwhelmed or distracted and we picked up a drama vibe from the wait staff in our area so don't know if that was a contributing factor. Overall we were disappointed with the service as everything we ordered took an extended period of time to reach us.

All I need to say about this place is go just go you will not regret it, I promise. The young, sir, we had was wonderful, answered all questions, and had a good sense of humor.

I had the fried shrimp platter. They were delicious, seasoned perfectly. The waitress was so sweet & knowledgeable about the history of the building.

We really enjoyed our meal here at Magnolia. The waitress deserves 5 stars. She was so nice and friendly and offered solid recommendations. She was a sweetheart with my daughter. We arrived very close to closing time and she accommodated us and we didn't feel rushed to finish our meal although she sat down with us to take our order because she was so tired. (We found this cute!) The food was delicious- shrimp and grits, BBQ shrimp, and fried green tomatoes. The veggie sides were bursting with flavor!!!! Very good meal. I gave my 4 stars because the woman that seated us was really tired and when I asked if there was a space to see the river she said no, it was all inside. I am sad we missed the outdoor patio with the killer views of the river.

A little wait with a lovely view. Well worth the wait. 3 in our party ordered filet. What an amazing flavor with no sauce. Our attentive waiter brought us the sauce. The meat was over the moon with or without the sauce. Our 5 year old ordered grilled chicken from the kid's menu. I cut his food and had a taste. It was as good as our steaks, juicy inside with grilled flavor outside. The five year old loved it. We loved everything. We can't wait to try more.

I've eaten here for years and almost every visit. It has never disappointed and a good spot to relax at the bar and watch sports with a drink. The food is consistently good. Staff is always friendly, too.

We thought the restaurant was cozy and warm, was freezing outside. We had the fried pickles which were good but then the gumbo arrived and OMG it was amazing. They give you a huge bowl of soup loaded with goodies, this was without a doubt the best gumbo I've ever eaten ( including my own), you must try it but be warned you cannot eat a whole bowl.

Didn't want to wait 40 minutes for a table, so we sat at the bar. The staff was pleasant and very busy. We watched each wait staff also bartender their own tables! Impressive! Enjoyed crawfish etoufee on blackened catfish. Etoufee needed more crawfish in it. We thought it was good, but we liked Roux 61 better. Definitely get the bread pudding!!!! It was the best part of the meal.

The service was so friendly! I got the mixed grill and it was very good. Everything was fresh and tasty. Large pieces of fish and shrimp Great views on the water and the wait wasn't too bad. It's in an interesting historic area. Reminded me of Savannah without being touristy.

The food and atmosphere is good, don't get me wrong, but I came in with super high expectations that didn't really pan out. I heard from locals that it's THE place to go but to me, it's only better in comparison to other local restaurants but not better than some I've been to.

Enjoyed our evening there very much. Everyone was friendly, including the other patrons. They were locals who frequented Magnolia Grill, and by the end of the evening, we were all well acquainted. Portions are large, so you can either come hungry or split a plate. We would go back if in Natchez again.

First, I rarely write reviews on restaurants - unless the place is sooo awful. This place wasn't dangerous - not providing dangerous food, but it was so out of the mainstream of restaurants - especially given a superior location ... NOT GOOD This was just a VERY below average restaurant - one could make excuses, but none rise to the level of the failures in this place. "Chef Salad with Grilled Chicken" - bagged croutons (not the expensive bagged which are kinda OK - I'm talking CHEAP bagged), tiny strings of bagged parmesan cheese, huge pieces of rough cut (think whacked at by a dull cleaver) overdone chicken, and absolutely awful pseudo-Caesar dressing. "Chicken Under the Hill" - entirely prepared MUCH earlier, maybe more than a day earlier - the "Hill" in the name relates to this area of Natchez - in the case of this chicken dish, it should be renamed something like, "Old Chicken Under a Really Small Hump in the Road." Tough chicken, tough really odd tasting asparagus (maybe grilled where they grilled other sorts of food - ya know, without hot wipe), VERY old baked potato perhaps baked several times then scooper out and mixed about a half pound of salt), the "Hump" part of the dish was CANNED mushrooms with tiny bits of something green, no taste - and a massive lukewarm wad of some cheese, maybe parmesan - that on service one could lift off by one strand of the packaged parmesan. I asked about oysters, but waitstaff said "not since COVID" - even though the menu with oysters was STILL ON THEIR WEBSITE! Yep - imagine being so out of touch that you have a website that is 2-3 years out of date - different dishes, different prices - AND - the website opens with part of the menu (dessert) under a very romanticized explanation of the restaurant's beginnings. Seriously, could a manager or owner go to sleep at night knowing this? Yeah - wait staff was always in a big hurry to sit by the entry door (note how handy the tall chair location is) with stacks of cutlery and other junk ... this was the entry where guests were greeted and table assignments occurred! So, given this restaurant's level - I would recommend the owner sell the restaurant (because the current owner must be complicit in this disaster), then the new owner could fire everyone, then start rehiring - hopefully hire a manager who has experience outside this little town and hopefully with some common food sense, then work with that new manager to hire appropriate food preparation staff - I mean, a CHILD could do a better job - and might question why everything was bagged vs fresh. I just don't understand how anyone would not immediately try and fix this mess. Oh yeah - 4% add for credit cards - I'm thinking so most would pay cash - so, they would not be able to contest the charge? Ewww ....

My dinner choice while working in Natchez was The Magnolia Grill. This place is known all across Mississippi. Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Very extensive menu. The Salad with ranch was topped with mandarin oranges. At first I questioned this choice, but, when adding salt and fresh ground pepper......wow! It was perfection in flavors. Brilliant! I had the Redfish with Southern Sweet potato fries. This was a huge platter of food. Very well prepared and loads of flavor. The only negative I had was the entrée came out at the same time as the salad. the staff was very attentive and friendly, beautiful little restaurant.

Amazing food! Great atmosphere & service. Highly recommend the catfish Louisian & the rotel dip appetizer

On the river restaurant with great view. Ribeye steaks juicy and tender.Cooked perfectly. Baked potato hot and fluffy. Side salad fresh. Buttermilk coconut pie very good. Very attentive waiter, Cody.

The grits were very dry and flavorless. The whole meal left a lot to be desired. We left very disappointed.

Faces the Mississippi River great atmosphere. Came back for more, ate here in 2014 good food then and now! We had the shrimp and grits, it is in my top 10 list shrimp grits. Really nice staff, see you when I get back for more great food.

I ordered the fresh seared Ahi with lump crab meat. I had to remove a star because the plate did not come with lump crab meat, when I asked about it the waitress made me check the menu and show her that the dish came with the lump crab meat! She should have taken the customer's word, and/or knew what was on her own menu. She finally brought a side order of lump crab meat, but I would have paid full price without the crab meat if I hadn't asked about it her excuse was that she put the order in wrong, but they have no option without the crab meat so how could it have been a wrong order?

Came here for dinner while visiting Natchez. This is Avery nice restaurant right on the river. Service was friendly and helpful. Food was good and they had gluten free options, although the menu was not well labeled. The air conditioner was blasting so we got very cold. Essentially ate and ran. The view was the best part. Unfortunately this was not really memorable from a food perspective. No major issues but also nothing super special to mention. I had the grilled shrimp with a baked sweet potato and Tasso cheese grits. The shrimp were good and the seasoning was nice.

Good service...Awesome food! We always try to eat here when we visit Natchez yearly. One of the best place to eat in Natchez.

Went about an hour and a half before close, as an event we had beforehand took a little longer than planned. We weren't seated, served, or gotten our food too quickly, but I hold nothing against those girls, as LSU and Alabama were tied in overtime and once again... we came in very late. We got the fried pickles, and the 5 of us absolutely DEVOURED the plate. It was a great portion, however.. too little ranch! But the pickles were INCREDIBLE!!!! An absolutely perfect mix of breading and pickle size. Combined with coming out hot and freshly fried! The gumbo was good, but nothing to write home about, I never even touched my bacon cheeseburger cause I was too full from pickles, the tuna(?) salad was said to have been really good and fresh, with a great portion! And the fried shrimp po-boy was MASSIVE with HOT and MASSIVE fried shrimp to accompany. I feel the pickles are what set it over a three star for me, truly. Overall, a pretty good place to go when you're a tourist and it's past 9 PM.

Ate here for my boyfriends birthday dinner as this is one of my favorite restaurants Taylor was our server he was polite we got stuffed mushrooms for appetizer and ribeyes for entrees both were great always a great atmosphere

Very fun place. Parking is sketchy. Not a lot of it. Our server was attentive and quick. The fried green tomatoes are out of this world. We will go again