Area Dining
A La Carte Alley
lunch only • desserts/bakery
A La Carte is a Southern-style bistro and gift shop with an assortment of unique sandwiches and wraps, salads, and a wide array of desserts for you to choose from. Located in the heart of Cleveland’s historic downtown, A La Carte is a great place to grab a quick, refreshing lunch or a big slice of fresh-baked gourmet cake to get you through the rest of your workday.
111 S. Court Street, Cleveland
(662) 545-4229
Monday-Saturday; 11am - 2 pm
Airport Grocery
lunch • dinner • full bar • beer • patio/outdoor seating • open late • live music family friendly
Airport Grocery offers a rustic atmosphere with an bluesy aesthetic, including a full bar, pool tables, and comfortable, casual dining. As a quintessential Cleveland establishment, they offer a true taste of Southern soul food and drink that has withstood the test of time.
3608 HWY 61 North, Cleveland
(662) 843-4817
Monday-Saturday 11 am - 10 pm; Sunday 5-9 pm
Backdraft
dinner • full bar • beer
Locally famed for its seafood and steaks, Backdraft provides quality food that’s rich in flavor and beautiful in presentation. Backdraft is home to a quiet, relaxed bar and a wide selection of liquors.
337 Cotton Row, Cleveland
(662) 846-999
Tuesday-Saturday; Dinner Only
Bellazars
dinner • full bar • beer • patio
A very relaxed atmosphere accented by soft lighting and refined décor, a great full bar with a vast and very eclectic dining menu specializing in steaks and seafood. This is a great date or celebration spot with a full bar and great service.
114 Hwy 61 South, Boyle
(662) 846-8949
Tuesday - Saturday; Dinner Only
Catfish Cabin
lunch • dinner
Finger lickin’ home cookin’ served with all the fixings, like hush puppies, greens, mac and cheese, yams, fried balls of salmon, fried and baked chicken, and seasoned boiled cabbage. The salad bar is a fresh addition to the selection. The buffet changes daily so if you are in a hurry for a good meal, this hits the spot.
575 N Gaines Hwy, Boyle
Sunday - Friday 11 am - 1:30 pm
Thursday - Saturday 5 - 10 pm
Christina's
lunch only
Craving a tasty plate lunch? Stop by Cristina's! Each day, Christina's offers daily specials ranging from chicken and spinach quesadillas to eggplant parmasean. Wanting something more simple? Christina's also serves soups, salads, and sandwiches. You can also pick up casseroles, quiches, focaccia bread, dips, sandwich trays, and desserts!
331 Cotton Row, Cleveland
(662) 843-8660
Monday-Friday 9 am - 5 pm,
Saturday 9 am - 2 pm
Country Platter
breakfast • lunch
This is a Cleveland’s culinary unsung hero. It’s a little house serving up big soul food, like your mama used to make. If you like homemade cornbread, country cooked greens and smothered pork chops, this place is for you! Also ask Mr. Jimmie about the civil rights history of the place. It’s legendary.
700 Ruby Street, Cleveland
Monday - Sunday 7 am - 2 pm
Crawdad's
dinner • full bar • beer
live music • open late
One of the longest-running restaurants in the area, Crawdad’s has been providing exceptional food for 30 years as of this year! Crawdad’s offers a selection of seafood, steak, and chicken dishes, all freshly prepared and full of flavor.
100 South Park Street, Merigold
(662) 728 – 2441
Tuesday - Thursday 5 pm - 9 pm;
Friday - Saturday: 5 pm - 10 pm
Crave
lunch only • desserts/bakery • coffee
They offer a bistro-style lunch menu until 2pm daily, as well as an espresso bar and specialty cupcakes. They also provide specialty casseroles, salads, and appetizers packaged for you to take home and prep—they’re sure to be a hit at your next party!
103 South Davis • Cleveland
(662) 843-5222
Tuesday-Friday 7 am - 5 pm
Crustacean's
dinner • beer • live music
OUTDOOR SEATING • CASH ONLY
This seasonal restaurant is a crowd favorite for their amazing crawfish, king crab legs and Argentine shrimp. Lounge at the Buffet-inspired tiki bar outside and be magically swept away to a tropical locale.
724 South Davis Ave • Cleveland
(662) 843-9343
Monday - Friday 3 - 10 pm
Saturday - Sunday 10 am - 10 pm
Delta Dairy
desserts
Delta Dairy is a hometown self-serve frozen yogurt shop in the heart of downtown Cleveland.
They have an ever-changing selection of fro-yo, gelato, and custard, as well as just about
anything you could think of to top them with, from fresh fruit to hot cheetos. Locals love their chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich!
113 South Sharpe Ave, Cleveland
(662) 545-4859
Monday-Friday, 12 pm - 9 pm;
Sunday 2 pm - 8 pm
Delta Fast Food
lunch • dinner
701 South Davis Ave, Cleveland
(662) 846-8800
Monday - Wednesday 9 am - 9 pm; Thursday 9 am - 10 pm;
Friday - Saturday 9 am - 12 am
Delta Meat Market
beer • lunch only
Delta Meat Market sells a solid selection of meats, produce, beer, and cooking supplies.
You will find a new menu every week-made with fresh ingredient from the market. And
don’t miss the Friday happy hour!
215 Cotton Row, Cleveland
(662) 444-6328
Monday - Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Food Fix
lunch . dinner
Not in the mood to cook? Stop by Food Fix to pickup dinner to-go. They offer casseroles, cakes, cookies, pies and other baked goods. They also have a wide-assortment of gift items and gourmet foods.
146 North Sharpe Ave
(662) 588-8626
Monday-Friday 11:30-4:30
Harmony Bowling Family Events Center (Striker Grill)
breakfast . lunch . dinner
Forget dinner and a movie...Harmony lanes offers dinner and bowling! With 16 lanes, an awesome arcade, and a menu offering pizza, burgers, nachos, and much more, this is the place to go for your entire family! Harmony Bowling also offers a tasty southern-style breakfast and lunch served Monday-Friday. On Friday and Saturday nights, the overhead lights go off, and the glow lights come on for Laser Bowling! Whether you're a kid or kid at heart, you will definitely enjoy a night out at Harmony Bowling.
(662) 441-2939
1321 MS-8 #3, Cleveland, MS 38732
Monday-Thursday 10 am-12 am; Friday 10 am-1 am; Sunday 12 pm-10 pm
Hey Joe's
lunch • dinner • beer • patio/outdoor seating •live music • open late
Since 2009, they’ve been devoted to finding the best craft beer, gourmet burgers, and live music and sharing it with our town. They also feature a healthy variety of salads and wraps. Come for one of the best burgers in town and stay for their nightly events. And don’t miss their monthly burger specials or Wednesday night trivia!
118 East Sunflower Rd, Cleveland
(662) 843-5425
Monday - Saturday 11 am - 9 pm
Lost Pizza
dinner • patio/outdoor seating • beer
Lost Pizza turns pizza into an art form with their eclectic spin on toppings, homemade sauces, and laid-back vibes. Their rustic, family-friendly restaurant is an experience in and of itself, with a big painted VW van filled with TVs and video games for kids and large-scale paintings from local artists.
3745 Highway 61, Cleveland
(662) 846-1300
Monday-Saturday 3 pm - 9 pm
Mexico Grill
Lunch•Dinner
Mexico Grill offers fresh authentic Mexican cuisine and a variety of specialty made drinks and beer in an inviting atmosphere. Make sure and order the guacamole live!
604 North Davis Avenue, Ste. 106 F.
(662)843-3383
Sunday-Thursday 11 am - 10 pm, Friday & Saturday 11 am - 10:30 pm
Mississippi Grounds
breakfast • lunch • patio/outdoor seating • coffee desserts/bakery
Mississippi Grounds is located inside a renovated gas station with a huge glass garage door that lets in great light for reading or studying. They can whip up wide variety of coffee drinks, smoothies, and other drinks for you, as well as an impressive selection of fresh sandwiches, salads, and baked goods. Insider tip- try the Leaf Sauce!
219 South Court Street, Cleveland
(662) 545-4528
Monday-Friday 7 am - 6 pm,
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Mosquito Burrito
LUNCH • DINNER • beer /margaritas patio/outdoor seating
It’s Cleveland’s only build your own burrito-taco-salad-bowl-nachos place.
Mosquito Burrito uses fresh ingredients to create their healthy-as-you-want-it
Mexican cuisine. Don’t forget about their fresh made-to-order margaritas.
118 E. Sunflower Suite B, Cleveland
(662) 843-4822
Monday-Saturday 11 am - 9 pm
No Way Jose
lunch . dinner. full bar . beer
Cleveland's newest Mexican restaurant offers a wide variety of Mexican and American cuisine. They feature a full bar and offer many varieties of margaritas.
1321 W Hwy. 8, Ste 2
(662) 545-4929
Sunday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm; Friday-Saturday 11 am- 10:30 pm
Papa Roc's
dinner • beer • coffee
Since 2010, Poppa Roc’s has been bringing a genuine Italian experience to Cleveland with their rich, authentic cuisine. In addition to their classic Italian dishes, they also feature specialty steak and seafood dishes, fresh breads, and unique, flavorful salads.
3443 HWY 8 West, Cleveland
(662) 545-4525
Monday - Sunday 5 pm - 10 pm
Pasquales
lunch . dinner
301 E Sunflower Rd
(662) 579-3421
Monday-Sunday 11 am-9 pm
The Pickled Okra
dinner • full bar • beer • open late • live music
201 South Sharpe St, Cleveland
(662) 843-8510
Monday-Wednesday 5 pm - 9 pm, Thursday-Saturday 5 pm - 1 am
The Senators Place
lunch • dinner
Owned and operated by the Senator himself, Willie Simmons, this local favorite serves up all of the classic southern favorites such as fried chicken, turnip greens, cornbread, and peach cobbler. The Senator's Place also provides catering services for family reunions, birthdays, retirements, holidays, and other special events. This food is so good, it will make you wanna slap your grand mama!
1028 South Davis Ave, Cleveland
(662) 846-7434
Monday-Friday 11 am - 2 pm,
Fri 5 pm - 9 pm, Sun 11 am - 5 pm
The Sweetery
desserts/bakery
The Sweetery Bake Shop is a family-owned bakery that takes desserts to the next level. The Sweetery also provides custom cake decorating for birthdays and other events and with their team of talented bakers and decorators. They also offer a wide-variety of candy and unique gifts.
112 Sharpe Street, Cleveland
(662) 545-4529
Tuesday-Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm, Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
The Warehouse
lunch • full bar • beer
Proudly serving Boar’s Head meats, The Warehouse shines as a deli style shop with a variety of hot and cold sandwiches, salads, and soups. They are home to a full bar with a quiet, relaxed atmosphere and attentive service.
229 N. Sharpe Ave, Cleveland
(662) 846-7223
Monday-Saturday 11 am - 3 pm,
5 pm - 9 pm; Sunday 11 am - 2 pm
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