Jack Pirtle's Chicken, Memphis, TN

Jack Pirtle's - Their regular website doesn't seem to be working. They have several locations around Memphis so just google them.

Jack Pirtle's is a long time Memphis staple. They are known for chicken but they also have a reputation for a great steak sandwich and burger. I had not been to a location in many years but I made my way over to the location on Elvis Presley Boulevard a couple of days ago to try the steak sandwich which I had never had. When I was young we used to go to the location on Summer Avenue for chicken and chicken livers. I don't remember for sure but back then I think they had a much more limited menu than they have now.

To be honest, I wasn't that impressed. It was decent but nothing spectacular. I may try to go to another location.

It is worth mentioning that the customer service was very good. Everyone was friendly and the food came out pretty quickly.

It's also worth mentioning that I tried to go the night before and even though the hours show they are open until 10 PM, I tried one location at about 9 PM and it was already closed and I went to another location a few minutes away and was told that, even though they were open until 10, the grill was off and they weren't serving food. I didn't ask but I guess you could still get drinks and maybe ice cream if they serve that (I don't know if they do).

They are also supposed to have a good burger and a good chili dog and I will go back and try those at another location and may make another post if it's any better.

Try them and let me know what you think.

 

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Kublai Khan, Southaven, MS - Las Vegas roll and a Crazy Grill roll

 

 Mexico Grill, Tunica, MS chicken quesadilla chicken enchilada

 

West Street Diner, Germantown, TN - club sandwich

 

Dos Compadres, Olive Branch, MS

Dos Compadres

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Dos Compadres is a Mexican restaurant in Olive Branch on MS-178 a few blocks south of Goodman Road or a few blocks north of Hacks Cross. It's relatively new; It used to be called something else and I had been there once too.

I went there a few weeks ago for the first time and really liked it. It was authentic Mexican and everything was spicy but I loved it!

I don't remember the exact price but the prices were great! I highly recommend trying them out.

 

 

 

Other recent trips:

Torchy's Tacos, Memphis, TN - soft tacos

 

 

Eggs Up Grill, Olive Branch, MS - chicken salad sandwich (and it was really good)

 

Slider Inn, Memphis, TN - chili dog

 

Condado Tacos and Tequila, Louisville, KY

Condado

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Condado is a Mexican restaurant and tequila bar in Louisville on Shelbyville Road/Hwy 60 near Christian Way in the complex where Top Golf is. I was passing through Louisville a couple of weeks ago on the way back from Ohio and my friends and I stopped there for dinner.

The food and service was really great. I got nachos, my friend got a couple of tacos, and her daughter got chicken and rice. I don't remember the total but it was reasonable for what all we got.

If you're in the area I definitely recommend trying them.

 

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Catfish Hut on Enid Lake, Oakland, MS - fish and shrimp

 

Milano's Pizza, Southaven, MS - pizza and salad

The Whistle Stop, Galion, OH

The Whistle Stop

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The Whistle Stop is a small family owned diner in Galion on Harding Way East at the corner of Liberty Street, next to the Ohio Museum of Horror. I was in Ohio this week and stopped there for lunch.

The food was very good. It was "standard" cafe fare but I was impressed. I'm not sure how much the bill was because someone else paid but menu prices seemed reasonable and about average.

I definitely recommend checking them out if you're in the area.

 

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The Walrus, Columbus, OH - lobster pierogies, lobster mac and cheese, chicken quesadilla, candied bacon grilled cheese, split between three people

 

Donato's Pizza, Columbus, OH - The Founder, Pepperoni, Meat lovers

 

Graeter's Ice Cream, Columbus, OH - Buckeye Blitz

 

 

 

Sid's Food Mart, Southaven, MS

Sid's

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Sid's is a small market on Highway 51 in Southaven just south of Custer Drive. I heard they had good burgers and I went there last week to try one.

The burger was really good. They prepare their cooked food fresh when you order it so burgers take a few minutes. They sell to go food only.

They have a pretty good deal for a burger, fries, and regular drink. I think the sign said $6.99. I got a double so it was more than that.

I would definitely recommend giving them a try.

 

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Lucky Buffet, West Memphis, AR

Lucky Buffet

Lucky Buffet is a seafood buffet in West Memphis south of I-40 and west of Seventh Street. I went there a few weeks ago.

The price was pretty decent, about $19 for all you can eat, and they had a good selection of food but the restaurant was a little dirty. I noticed a couple of gnats (I think that's what they were) crawling around on the salad bar after we had eaten our meal. I was going to get a small salad but then decided against it because of that.

Otherwise it was okay. I can't really recommend them. I didn't get sick or anything I was just a little put off by the lack of cleanliness. It's also worth mentioning that it was pretty hot in the restaurant. The air was working but I noticed on the thermostat as we were leaving that it was set pretty high, about 82 or 83 I think.

 

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Jack's Diner, Coldwater, MS

Jack's

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Jack's is a small diner in Coldwater on the square at the corner of Highway 51 and Central Avenue. I went there a couple of weeks ago for lunch on the way out of town and it was pretty good. I ordered a cheeseburger and fries. The price was decent but maybe a little high, but not bad.

It's sort of "out of the way" unless you happen to be passing through Coldwater on Highway 51 but it's worth a stop if you're in the area.