Also very good was the fried shrimp. The 2# bone-in ribeye medium rare was awesome. My wife and I split the cowboy rib eye and we could barely finish it. We eat here when we are in Biloxi and never once has it disappointed. You are free to download the Doe's Eat Place menu files. Told the server and she said, Oh, Ill tell her. So why the four-star rating? There are several reasons for this, but they largely revolve around the weight, volume, what is ordered, and perhaps, just perhaps, the mood and whim of the staff member you deal with. Noto Bene!!! Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. The steak is worth it, but I'm not sure I'd feel this way if the place had been full of kids. Overall about a $50 meal that cost us$300. I ordered the Mississippi mud pie. We are happy to hear it was a great visit! Don't let the appearance discourage you. . I love the fried and like the broiled and again not a surprise. Came for the steaks, found a tankless water heater in the bathroom, A fabulous place to eat but too expensive --- the price-performance value proposition is not there. But for $185, we could have had better and more someplace else. Served in doe's signature spaghetti gravy with 2 hand-rolled meatballs. Nolan F. said: Im from pittsburgh and i was soooo unbelieveably sad when i looked a read more, Johnathon S. said: I give this rating based upon my overall experience over the last read more, Michael B. said: I was fortunate enough to make a return visit to D'Iberville Twin read more, Katrina N. said: Went here for a celebration dinner. We look forward to welcoming you again soon! The best food!! One thinks of creamy in milk/cream drinks but this mojito was so smooth and tasty it was creamy smooth. We can cook any Porterhouse or Sirloin 2 lbs. We cannot wait to welcome you back for more delicious moments! You may find franchises elsewhere: Hot Springs, Padkah, Springfield (MO), Ridgeland, and so on but, the offerings may not the same or of the same quality. bit of feedback, the Steak and Onion soup taste was 2nd only to Dickie Brennans French onion soup, but the balance needs some fine tuning. It was the saddest dessert ever. We split a yummy steak with those wonderful fries and wet salads. She gave some great recommendations. Will not ever go back!!!! 1 of the 100 Best Things to Eat in America by Mens Journal and spots on Bon Apetit Magazines Best Picks for American Eats list and the Travel Channels Steak Paradise 3 Travel Guide. Indulge in the savory side of paradise in Does comfortable and casual environment. Big Doe employed family, converted the whole ground floor into an eat place, and came up with an informal menu (it was never printed). Patty - The Doe's Eat Place Team, One of our best friends had eaten at the original Doe's in Greenville, MS and loved it, so her husband took her, and us, to the one in Biloxi for her birthday. View the online menu of Does Eat Place and other restaurants in Greenville, Mississippi. We couldn't have been happier with the food and the service - all in all, a great dining experience! Yes, Doe's Eat Place Biloxi offers takeout services. Sings to you while you go potty. We hope that you will continue to make us your dinner destination for yearsMore, This place was supposed to be the one of "best steakhouses" in Biloxi. 1/2 dozen or dozen, Homemade garlic butter blend on top of fresh french bread, The perfect blend of olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. BEST mojito I have ever had (available at the bar in Does) so I had two. Best steaks and charming,but eclectic, surroundings. Check with this restaurant for current pricing and menu information. I am usually price conscious, so is $68 for a steak and $8 for fries worth it? Made the same way since 1941, they are a true taste of the Mississippi Delta. Great Food, server Tiffany did an outstanding Job! Barely Texas Roadhouse quality. In a reverse of segregationist policies of the era, Black patrons entered Signas juke joint through the front door, while white customers entered through a side door into a back room. Each loin is aged at least 21 days to bring out all the flavor a fine cut of beef has to offer. Doe's Eat Place is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers: Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. It was definitely not a meal worth $115!More, Thank you for your feedback. Approximately 2" thick and 3 1/2 - 4 pounds. Or, you go with someone who has been there before who can help you order, or, ask a waiter what is available. The pictures say it all. If you are not even going to do anything? Sirloins can feed 3 or 4 people. * Golfers from the Masters fly in from Augusta for an afternoon to eat before heading back the same day. First, Greenville is hurting. The tamale appetizer was tasty, not what I would have expected on the menu, but served up very quickly. Garlic bread was ok, very garlicky, almost too much. Most of our steaks are big & thick enough to be shared and we recommend at least 1 lb. served in the bottle without a glass. When we received the bill we were charged for the dessert; what kind of restaurant does that? The food was amazing and the staff was excellent. This is where it all began. . Although it was a Tuesday night, the place was hopping! Very clean restaurant, Service was excellent! The service was great and parking pretty far away. A 1980s tour bus that traveled millions of miles to facilitate a superlatively rigorous performing career. The part that almost ruined the visit was the waitress. Why? Doe's Eat Place IS. I know I didn't care and it appears neither have a gazillion, other customers. fries and tamales) were just okay - absolutely nothing to write home about and definitely not worth the exorbitant prices. Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant? Our bed and breakfast hostess told us their BBQ was good so that is what we got. had just seated my parents and they were all smiles. this steak is perfect for people who want their own steak. * Generations of locals from across the U.S. South will drive 2 and 3 hours each way from home to eat here repeatedly over many decades. When your steak arrives at your table, please note that it will almost always appear to be undercooked along the bone & overcooked along the edge. We are happy your visit was excellent and can't wait to welcome you again soon! The neighborhood Doe's is in is especially hurting. Garlic Bread. We split a yummy steak with those wonderful fries and wet salads. Thank yall so much.More, Thanks for trusting us to take great care of your dad on his special day! Hopefully, we will see you again in the future. Our daughter had the pasta with filet minion meatballs. The amount of cheese however could have covered 2 pizzas. They never even mentioned that the whole time we were there - never acknowledged. Instead of you trying to bend the will of Doe's to your will to figure out what to order and what costs what, you'll need to let Doe's decide for you to include letting you know what the bill is when it's all over. If you are not even going to do anything? I am not a huge fan. cost was high but look your in a resort I expect to pay a little extra not to leave the grounds. So the narrative here will be brief. We arrived before itopened and were welcomed to go in and sit until it opened. I dont know why its so famous. opened and were welcomed to go in and sit until it opened. May be split once and cooked to separate temperatures. The kitchen knows what they are doing. We came there on our own. Steaks were great. filet. We split the ribs and it came with six generously sized ribs, two sides and a roll. Read our, Patty M, Other at Doe's Eat Place Biloxi, responded to this review, KatyR-LodgingLeisure, Owner at Doe's Eat Place Biloxi, responded to this review, Hannah Y, Owner at Doe's Eat Place Biloxi, responded to this review, Katy R, Owner at Doe's Eat Place Biloxi, responded to this review. Ate here for my birthday dinner. Our filets, porterhouses, t-bones and ribeyes are aged a minimum of 21 days and hand-cut daily. I ordered the Does salad and the waitress immediately asked Have you had this before? Anytime a waiter asks that you know its not good. * There is no menu akin to "there is no spoon" in the movie the Matrix. Fri 5:00 pm10:00 pm Still, I would come again.More. The waitress didn't even ask my husband how he wanted his steak cooked and left the table immediately after taking the last food order. The hot-tamale recipe that started it all remains unchanged. I guess her was the cook, but no apology or anything. We make our all beef tamales from Does original recipe. See. This place is the ONLY authentic Doe's Eat Place in America. The restaurant is what I expected from the pictures, older with character, but I didn't think it was dirty or too run down. Fantastic steaks and wonderful serve staff. Good thing we are Doe's fans because had we been first time visitors we would have turned around and left and will carefully consider any further visits in the future. This wasnt it. In a heartbeat. No creamed spinach. Made the same way since 1941, they are a true taste of the Mississippi Delta. We are absolutely thrilled to hear that we were able to spoil your taste buds with a top notch dining experience! Every weekday we compile our most wondrous stories and deliver them straight to you. I live in Fairhope, AL, Hotels near River Road Queen Welcome Center, Hotels near Century of History Museum at the Hebrew Union Temple, Hotels near E.E. This place is the ONLY authentic Doe's Eat Place in America. Cowboy ribeye steaks were huge, cooked perfectluy, well-seasoned and delicious! The food is great but if you havent gotten a chance to experience the original Does I hope you do. I thought you at least got fries or potatoes with the steak but nothing came with it. But keep going. No dressing needed, We serve a thick cut of this traditional favorite, Fresh cut from choice short loins right here in the store. If you didn't, and it's last minute, give them a call and they can tell you if you can get in. The 2# bone-in ribeye medium rare was awesome. It just tasted like pure sugar. http://www.margaritavilleresortbiloxi.com/doe-s-eat-place. 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It basically sat in a pool of a greasy like substance which I think was supposed to be seasoning. She said she would see what she could do. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member for as little as $5 a month. But the ambience of eating in the original Does was not to be missed. * Famous people, notably Bill Clinton (allegedly) have eaten here. Lettuce was the white center of the iceberg lettuce, steak sauce was so salty it was hard to stomach but we were both very hungry!!! !More, We are so sorry to hear that your dining experience did not meet your expectations. Please know your feedback is very valuable to us and will be used as we work to improve our facilities as well as service. Sides were good, but the star was the steak. cost was high but look your in a resort I expect to pay a little extra not to leave the grounds. Celebrated a friends birthday. more, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, BYOB, This is where it all began. View the online menu of Doe's Eat Place and other restaurants in Starkville, Mississippi. You may find franchises elsewhere: Hot Springs, Padkah, Springfield (MO), Ridgeland, and so on but, the offerings may not the same or of the same quality. After our grill-master places your steak on the broiler, please allow time for our staff to prepare one of the great steaks of the South. Thankfully, she did't screw up my steak order. Also very good was the fried shrimp. Big windows, but they look out onto the pool deck. House-Cut Fries $12.00. We told our innkeeper we'd like tohave a bottle of wine with dinner and he suggested we stop at a liquor store on the way for a BYOB. Other than that, the salad, tamales, steak and service were wonderful. We eat at another Does in our home state so we were somewhat familiar. Sincerely, Homemade Chili. A headline "Famous Restaurant Destined for Historic Greyhound Bus Station" dated July 1, 2021, brands the announcement. The final resting place of an esteemed bear hunter and formerly enslaved man who led Theodore Roosevelt on a hunting trip that inspired the creation of the teddy bear. Today, customers of all races can enjoy it together in the dining area. Ive read that people have complained about the wilted lettuce. Please know that your feedback is very helpful to us as we will use it to improve our facilities and service. The fritters were excellent; the red beans and rice were, well, red beans and rice. * Figure on about $75-$85 per person plus tip for the final bill. I may need to get a smaller steak, I couldnt finish the 2.5 lb porterhouse, I tried hard too. Yes, we are a smoke free facility with designated outdoor smoking areas. they opened, so maybe this helped. Not one mention of it why ask if you are coming for a special occasion. * Famous people, notably Bill Clinton (allegedly) have eaten here. Served with tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese and our house-made garlic croutons. very pleasantly surprised. A Baton Rouge favorite, this bone-in cowboy cut ribeye is sure to please. We hope that you will join us againMore, We had a reservation many people were waiting outside without one and they had long waits, Staff/waitresses were great friendly and always checked on us, i do say the drinks felt a little weak compared to the bar in the hotel, food came out inorder and it came out without much wait, the appetizers we had were the new green fried tomatoes with crabmeat it was really good, ill tell you this its hit or miss on the porterhouse you either get a great cut or a VERY BAD cut, I just happen to get the bad one tonight, Filet was excellent. The fried shrimp was not crispy. Jimmy Buffet would of sent my porter house back and fired the cook for even serving it to a customer.More, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us. Why? Simple menu with great value. Why do I say a gazillion? Our fried shrimp are lightly hand-battered and fried to a flaky, golden brown. The t-bone may be cooked to any single temperature. When youre in Greenville, you just gotta eat at the original Does. Waitstaff was very friendly and welcoming but does not offset the very much overpriced dinner. Lastly, when making reservations through the website, the system has an area asking if you are coming for a special occasion. Joey Chestnut ate 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes to win the men's division of the Nathan's hot dog eating contest for a record 16th time, and Miki Sudo downed 39.5 dogs to win the women's . I may need to get a smaller steak, I couldnt finish the 2.5 lb porterhouse, I tried hard too. the filet and their Does salad. It was fortunate when we called from 2-1/2 hours away that they had a table available at and only at the exact time we would be arriving on our trip passing through the area. Food excellent but didnt enjoy it as much because it was so damn hot. It was fortunate when we called from 2-1/2 hours away that they had a table available at and only at the exact time we would be arriving on our trip passing through the area. Our broiled shrimp are seasoned & broiled to perfection in garlic butter. Homemade garlic butter blend on top of fresh french bread. There is a security guard. Offer available only in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico). We hope that you will returnMore. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? We are very sorry to hear that your dining experience did not meet your expectations. $44 per pound (Available in 2 and 2 pound cuts), Petite (8oz Approx) $42.95 / Queen (10oz Approx) $52.95, Crumbled bleu cheese melted upon your steak, Roasted garlic cloves laced across the top of your steak. 2023 GrubHub, Inc. All rights reserved. Food was mediocre. Sirloins are served a la carte, This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Because Doe's Eat Place IS. Sincerely, Katy- Margaritaville Resort Biloxi Team, Not sure how Tamales got to be a signature appetizer at a Steak Restaurant but it works! I'm not sure this place has ever been cleaned with, perhaps, the exception of tabletops and some utensils. The restaurant is what I expected from the pictures, older with character, but I didn't think it was dirty or too run down. They are better with the chili but with just the 2 of us chili didnt really make sense. Such deep flavor, expertly prepared. But the ambience of eating in the original Does was not to be missed. You know the ones that have sat there for a long while? When the waitress presented the bill, she presented it in a handheld computer with a 25%tip already entered. This place started as a family-run grocery store in the 1940s. The best thing I can say about Doe's is that it is really weird. and were seated in the back room. We are disappointed to hear that every item during every visit was not better than the best, but your comments will help us to continue to reach for those goals. The salad comes with only one dressing and it was put on heavy. We enjoyed the appetizer board and garlic bread. Just know its going to be pricey. Its setting offers the authentic feel of a 1940's grocery and restaurant. Home United States Mississippi West Mississippi Greenville Save this restaurant Overview Menu Reviews Doe's Eat Place No Reviews $30 and under American Chow down on a juicy steak and much more at Doe's Eat Place. side of the table, I could see the action in the kitchen area so it turned out to be a great chefs table, which I enjoyed. The decor is, well, bizarre and would be unbelievable were it not real. Our waitress appeared with wine glasses and a corkscrew. None of the sides other steak houses offer. It was a very soggy salad, the kind you find at church potlucks. OK expensive food in a shabby environment. We entered through the kitchen (!) Will not ever go back!!! So why the four-star rating? My son got the kids spaghetti and meatballs and the sauce tasted like water. The (expensive) steaks looked delicious but were way too big for one woman so I didnt order one. (225) 387-5331, 2019 Doe's Eat Place of Baton Rouge. So the narrative here will be brief. While the quality of the meat was great and cookedwell, it wasnt seasoned at all. a similar version in a can that tastes exactly the same. They warned us it's nothing crazy awesome but it's that hole in the wall that you have to say you went to. The homemade French-fried potatoes looked good but turned out to be limp and cold. We have one in Little Rock, Arkansas also. The patrons are too. 2023 Atlas Obscura. No purchase necessary. lunch menu for doe's eat place, doe's eat food photos, doe's eat menu, 201 a hwy 82 w, doe's eat in greenville review, doe's eat in greenville Service was very good. I thought you at least got fries or potatoes with the steak but nothing came with it. I've never had anything that wasn't perfect at Doe's! We really thought we were going to be ok eating here as it seemed a bit more upscale and we had a bit higher expectations than we should have. They then called me the day of reservation to tell me theyhad just seated my parents and they were all smiles. Hours. Best steakhouse anywhere the quality of their food is surpassed only by the great attentive staff. Doe's Eat Place Back To Starkville, MS. 0.96 mi. Well, the food is quite tasty. I've always heard they get their steaks from Kroger, like the rest of us. We shared the 2-pound ribeye and salad. Fans have opened Does Eat Places in other southern locales, all of which pay tribute to the historic prototype in Greenville. We will be back!!!! 898 Avery Blvd, Ridgeland, MS 39157. Plates and utensils are VERY outdated. Like Atlas Obscura and get our latest and greatest stories in your Facebook feed. Because we cut all of our meat fresh daily, it is possible that all cuts & sizes may not be available all of the time. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Though Big Doe retired in 1974 and passed away in 1987, the. Please tell us by clicking here if you know that any of the information shown is incorrect. Sincerely, Katy- Margaritaville Resort Biloxi Team. Wordpress Support by Pixelpunk. and rice for our sides. Going to Doe's is an experience and I recommend it. Peanut Butter Pie 27 reviews. Doe's Eat Place Reservations . I put in our reservation that it was my mom and dads 60th anniversary. Is the price commensurate or equitable, given the quality of the offering? Built in 1938, the Old Greyhound Bus Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993 for its architectural significance. Sincerely, Lettuce was the white center of the iceberg lettuce, steak sauce was so salty it was hard to stomach but we were both very hungry!!! Friday Saturday 4:30pm 10:00pm, 3723 Government Street Second, this is not a white table cloth restaurant. It would have been completely different if I would have been told that we had to pay for it, but their lack of care was tacky and greatly unexpected. It IS all of these qualities. The family lived in a house behind the store. This wasnt it.More, We have been trying to get by here for years and finally made it. The restaurant information including the Doe's Eat Place menu items and prices may have been modified since the last website . Sincerely, I ordered the bowl, the amount of actual soup could have fit in a souffl cup. Living room furniture was swapped out for more tables. Served with roasted tomatoes, house-made pickles, jalapeno mayo and caramelized onion on a sweet sourdough bun and served with side of fries. Delicious food, the best place to eat at Margaritaville. Other than that it was perfect. Cut from the middle portion of the loin, this steak contains a T shaped bone separating the larger strip side from the succulent filet side. Every single person was a delight to talk with and they all made us feel comfortable and valued. Explore restaurants near you to find what you love. We can't wait to welcomeMore, I was able to make reservations for my daddy for Fathers Day and they called me to confirm and told me about the table they were going to seat my parents and everything. I had read the comments/ratings on TA and was somewhat leery, but wasvery pleasantly surprised. And some places and things that are famous and preferences are excellent because THEY IS. We both had the filet. The pre-made salad was just swimming (I think for a good while) in dressing. Get quick answers from Doe's Eat Place staff and past visitors. Get your order delivered or pick it up. 502 Nelson St, Greenville, MS 38701. Mrs Tamara M. always takes excellent care of us! Food was very good! I do think its a little weird that the windows of the restaurant face the pool area, some people might like that but not me ill ask for a table away from the window next time. In a weird out of the way location where you have to walk through a game arcade to get to the escalator up to the restaurant. Because Doe's Eat Place IS. Great food! We are sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations. Thanks to everyone at Does for an unforgettable experience and great dinner.More, Be prepared: If sticky tablecloths, fluorescent lighting and grubby walls put you in the mood for a $60 to $90 steak, or $30 for a dozen shrimp, maybe you'll love Does. It really makes me mad that they will not disclose prices. Margaritaville Resort Biloxi is honored to be the new home for Does Eat Place, a James Beard awarded steakhouse. I was ashamed they were on my table at the end, they remained unopened because this place KNOWS what they are doing. The staff is dressed casually. Server was fine, food came out in reasonable time. Recipe dates back to the 1860's from Louisville Kentucky, with Bulliet Rye Whiskey angostura bitters and an orange zest, First created in Manhatten, NY in the 1860's, ours is made with Wild Turkey Whiskey and Maraschino liquor, A prohibition era cocktail, slang for "the Best" made with Bristow, MS gin & honey, "Summer in a Glass," made with Stolichnaya Blueberry Vodka and lemoncello, The world's first cocktail, of course originated in New Orleans in 1958, our version is with 4 Roses Bourbon and Lucid Absinth, Created in Paris during WW1, made with Gruet Champagne, Boodles Gin and lemon juice, Winston Churchill's search for a hangover cure delivered this tasty concoction, ours is served with Russian Standard Vodka and Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives, Fresh Squeezed lime Juice, Maestro Dobel Tequila, Gran Marnier come together for this masterpiece, The "Cosmo's" origin was actually in the 1950's not the 80's, we combine Skyy Citrus vodka with Cointreau and cranberry juice, This French Quarter cocktail originated in the 1940's is made with Sailor Jerry Rum & passion Fruit Juices, Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant. I love this restaurant. Portions are hardy. The TCB cocktail is a must try drink! We loved the bread and the fries were good. The restaurant information including the Doe's Eat Place menu items and prices may have been modified since the last website update. No plates were given to share the dessert with my son. Most have worked at Does for many years and that speaks volumes for the way it is run. Doe's features a delicious variety of options in addition to steaks, including: Catfish Shrimp Lobster Tails Mahi Mahi Chicken Marinara Pasta and Spaghetti & Meatballs My wife almost refused to go in. Doe's Eat Place in Margaritaville Resort Biloxi is rated 4.3 stars by 773 OpenTable diners. Within a few years, the back became too popular to man without backup. The service was great, and everyone there was so nice, Always a great experience! The fritters were excellent; the red beans and rice were, well, red beans and rice. Hed just taken over the grocery that his father opened in 1903. If you are staying at the resort Id try it again one night. A listing on Allmenus.com does not necessarily reflect our affiliation with or endorsement of the listed restaurant, or the listed restaurant's endorsement of Allmenus.com.