1836 Desoto, Olive Branch, MS

1836 Desoto

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1836 Desoto is a new restaurant in downtown Olive Branch a little west of Old Highway 78 and Goodman Road. I've been there twice in the last few weeks and it was pretty. Both times I got shrimp.

The prices aren't bad considering what I got and the fact that it comes with two sides. I would definitely go back and try something new.

 

Other recent trips:

 

Stage 64 Tavern, Memphis, TN - sausage and cheese plate

 

  T.J. Mulligan's, Cordova, TN - chicken nachos

 

 Frank's Pub, Tunica, MS - Burger, chips

 

Waffle and Pancakes, Marion, AR - club sandwich

Lion Mart, Winchester Road, Memphis, TN

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Lion Mart is a gas station at Perkins and Winchester (although they have several locations). Normally I wouldn't review somewhere like this but a friend of mine suggested it a few weeks ago. It's a gas station with a deli and restaurant and my friend told me they had really good fried chicken.

I tried it recently and was really impressed. I got four pieces of chicken with fries and a roll and it was only about $9. It's mostly to go but I think they have a couple of tables. They don't seem to have a website and it's a gas station so I won't spend much time giving a lot of details but if you're ever over that way and want some good fried chicken, this is a good choice!

 

Other recent trips:

Rancho Grande, Southaven, MS - chicken quesadilla

Slider Inn, Memphis, TN - lobster roll

Sushi Kingdom, Memphis, TN - various sushi rolls

Taco Felix, Hernando, MS - Mexican omelette

Mama Rosa, Olive Branch, MS

Mama Rosa

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Mama Rosa's is a relatively new Mexican restaurant in Olive Branch on Goodman Road at West Hamilton Circle. I went there a few weeks ago for the first time.

It was pretty good but a little overpriced for what I got. I can't remember the exact prices now. I did enjoy it but it wasn't anything spectacular for the money.

I do recommend trying it though. I would definitely go back. I got a chicken enchilada which came with rice and beans and I got a side order of queso which was decent but not great.

 

Other recent trips:

Akita, Southaven, MS - various sushi

Al's Wings, Horn Lake, MS (no website) - loaded fries

The Hollywood Cafe, Robinsonville, MS - catfish

Huey's, Southaven, MS - tamales, sausage and cheese plate

Milano's, Southaven, MS - pizza slice and a salad, they have a daily special

Firebirds, Southaven, MS

Firebirds

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Firebirds is a steak and seafood restaurant in Southaven in Silo Square off of Getwell Road. It's relatively new and even though I don't normally review chain restaurants, this one is somewhat unique.

I went there a few weeks ago for the first time and was impressed. The food was good and reasonably priced for what I got and especially for a restaurant in Silo Square.

They have a three course dinner special and I got grilled salmon and shrimp with vegetables and corn with a side salad. I think the total including a drink and tax before tip was around $45 which was really reasonable for what I got.

I do recommend them and I will definitely be back.

 

Other recent trips:

 

Andrey Pizza and Grill, Marion, AR - Mexican and pizza buffet

Fuddrucker's, Fitz Casino, Tunica, MS - taco salad, nachos

 

Riverview Buffet, Fitzgerald's Casino, Tunica, MS - various items

Frank's Pub, Robinsonville, MS - Sausage and cheese plate, one night got a salad

The Kitchens Buffet and the Fry House, Southland Casino, West Memphis, AR

The Kitchens

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The Kitchens is the buffet at the Southland Casino in West Memphis on Ingram Boulevard just off I-40. I went there for the first time a few weeks and was really impressed.

There were numerous food stations and a wide variety of food. On the weekends they have crab legs as well. The price isn't too bad, I think around $30 during the week which includes two alcoholic drinks if that's your thing. It is higher on the weekends but I don't know the price.

If you like buffets, this is a good one.

The Fry House, West Memphis - Home style fried food.

I went there also a few days earlier and it was very good also!

Lucky Dog Music Hall, Southaven, MS

Lucky Dog

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Lucky Dog is a relatively new bar and grill (and music hall) in Silo Square in Southaven off of Getwell Boulevard. I went there this past week for lunch.

I ordered a lobster roll with a side salad and an appetizer of Lucky Dog cheese fries. The fries and the salad were both really good. The lobster roll okay but I wasn't really that impressed. A friend was with me and he ordered gumbo and hot dog and he said his food was good.

I do recommend them I just won't get the lobster roll again. My total was around $42 or $43 which wasn't bad considering what I got.

 

Other recent trips:

Maria's Cantina, Southaven, MS - Chicken quesadilla

Sake vs. Tekila, Millington, TN - Quesadilla and sushi