This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may receive compensation at no extra cost to you. See my Disclaimer for more information.
| |

Where to Eat in Natchez, Mississippi That Locals Love

ByPaige Watts

Natchez may be known for its historic homes, but the food scene deserves just as much attention. On our weekend visit, we ate our way around town and found everything from Southern favorites to some seriously good sweets, all recommended to us by locals.

Just like everything else in Natchez, restaurants here are a little extra (in a good way!). We ate inside an old bank vault, learned how to make biscuits from the Biscuit Queen herself at the city’s oldest building, and stopped for coffee at a quirky downtown roastery that also sells premium cigars.

If you’re wondering where to eat in Natchez, Mississippi, these are the restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and foodie experiences I’d recommend based on what we actually tried.

The Little Easy in Natchez, Mississippi, is a rustic red brick restaurant with a covered porch, outdoor seating, and a brick walkway surrounded by green lawn and mature trees. A large oval sign reading "The Little Easy. Sun Up to Sun Down." hangs beside the entrance beneath a clear blue sky.

Best Places to Eat in Natchez

1. Frankie’s On Main

Southern, American

Three golden brown lamb chops topped with a chunky green herb sauce are arranged on a white square plate, alongside roasted potatoes in a creamy dressing. The dish is served on a burgundy tablecloth at Frankie's on Main in Natchez, Mississippi.
A deep red cocktail filled with ice is served in a square glass with a lemon wedge and black straw at Frankie's on Main in Natchez, Mississippi. The drink rests on the restaurant's menu, with salt and pepper shakers and a green glass bowl in the background.
A pale pink iced cocktail is served in a frosted mason jar with a white straw and an orange slice garnish at Frankie's on Main in Natchez, Mississippi. The drink rests on a restaurant menu, with other diners and a bowl of sugar packets in the softly blurred background.
A white ceramic bowl of hot, creamy orange cheese dip topped with chopped green onions sits in the center of a plate surrounded by seasoned, toasted pita chips. The appetizer is served on a burgundy tablecloth at Frankie's on Main in Natchez, Mississippi.
Three fluffy steamed bao buns filled with thick slices of glazed pork belly are arranged on a white plate at Frankie's on Main in Natchez, Mississippi. The pork has a glossy dark brown coating, contrasting with the soft white buns.
Three glazed duck bites with a deep reddish brown, caramelized coating are stacked on a black rectangular plate at Frankie's on Main in Natchez, Mississippi. The wings glisten under the restaurant lighting, with open menus and a burgundy tablecloth in the background.
A bowl of rich brown gumbo topped with white rice is served at Frankie's on Main in Natchez, Mississippi. The Southern dish is accompanied by saltine crackers and a spoon on a white plate.
A thick grilled steak topped with a crispy golden brown onion ring sits on a white square plate at Frankie's on Main in Natchez, Mississippi. A generous serving of French fries covered in creamy orange sauce and grated cheese accompanies the steak, with a steak knife resting across the plate.
A hand holds up a square glass filled with a pale golden cocktail over ice, with dark cherries resting at the bottom. The drink is photographed at Frankie's on Main in Natchez, Mississippi, with a restaurant table and dessert plates softly blurred in the background.
A private dining room at Frankie's on Main in Natchez, Mississippi, features a long table surrounded by plush burgundy velvet chairs with gold studded trim. Ornate chandeliers illuminate the table set with wine glasses and black napkins, while a large wall mirror reflects the room and a colorful painting hangs opposite.
A lamb burger patty topped with a dollop of creamy sauce sits on a toasted bun at Frankie's on Main in Natchez, Mississippi. The other half of the bun is piled with lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion, with a generous serving of golden French fries and a small cup of ketchup alongside it.

Frankie’s On Main is a fun dinner spot in Downtown Natchez located inside a historic bank building. We actually got to eat in the old bank vault, which was a unique private dining experience for our group. But the entire restaurant is decorated with funky lounge decor, so wherever you sit is a total vibe.

The menu has Southern American favorites, with a bit of New Orleans flair, across their shareable appetizers, gumbo and salads, burgers and bao buns, plus steaks, lamb, seafood, and other larger entrées. There’s also a full cocktail menu, and the bartenders can get creative if you’re looking for something beyond the listed drinks.

We tried a ton here: the pimento cheese dip, duck bites, pork bao buns, gumbo, and lamb burger, while others in our group ordered the half rack of lamb and the 8-ounce filet. For drinks, we had the Blues Trail along with a couple cocktails the bartender created for us on the spot.

This is one of the best Natchez restaurants for a celebratory night out. If you’re eating with a group, I’d definitely recommend ordering a few appetizers for the table so you can sample more of the menu.

422 Main St, Natchez, MS 39120

2. The Little Easy

Breakfast, Brunch

A Southern breakfast plate features creamy cheese grits in a white bowl, crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and a golden biscuit at The Little Easy in Natchez, Mississippi. A packet of Smucker's Concord grape jelly sits beside the biscuit on the plate.
Two slices of multigrain avocado toast topped with diced tomatoes and a dark balsamic glaze sit beside two fried eggs on a white plate at The Little Easy in Natchez, Mississippi. The breakfast is served on a dark wooden table with a white cup nearby.
Two slices of multigrain avocado toast topped with diced tomatoes and balsamic glaze sit beside two fried eggs on a white plate at The Little Easy in Natchez, Mississippi. Across the table, another diner has a Southern breakfast of cheese grits, bacon, scrambled eggs, and a golden biscuit.
A rustic wooden bar counter sits beneath a chalkboard menu of signature cocktails against an exposed brick wall at The Little Easy in Natchez, Mississippi. The menu lists drinks including "Easy Bloody" "Espresso Tini" "Dublin Coffee" "Peach Bellini" "Scratch Margarita" "Mississippi Ice Pick" "Dads Special Lemonade" "Mimosa" and "Mai a Mosa" with handwritten specials for "Jolly Rancher Margarita" and "Pineapple Margarita."
The Little Easy in Natchez, Mississippi, occupies a rustic red brick building with a covered porch, outdoor dining tables, and string lights. A large oval sign reading "The Little Easy. Sun Up to Sun Down." hangs from a decorative metal post beside the entrance.

The Little Easy is a cozy brunch spot on High Street, close enough to the Natchez Bluff that you can take a morning stroll along the river. They’re open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

You’ll find breakfast and brunch favorites on the menu, along with coffee and brunch cocktails. It’s easily one of the best breakfast restaurants in Natchez.

We kept our breakfast pretty classic with the avocado toast and the Easy Breakfast. The avocado toast was the perfect size with just the right amount of toppings. Kevin liked the Easy Breakfast as a sampler of a classic Southern breakfast with eggs, bacon, grits, and biscuits.

114 High St, Natchez, MS 39120

3. Natchez Brewing Company

Pizza, Beer

A tall glass of hazy reddish orange beer with a thin layer of foam sits on a dark wooden table inside Natchez Brewing Company in Natchez, Mississippi. Purple string lights illuminate stainless steel brewing tanks and equipment in the background.
A freshly baked Margherita pizza topped with melted mozzarella, tomato sauce, and fresh basil sits on a round metal tray at Natchez Brewing Company in Natchez, Mississippi. Its thick golden crust has lightly charred edges, with a tall glass of reddish orange beer beside it on the dark wooden table.

Natchez Brewing Company is a casual brewpub in Downtown Natchez where you can get locally brewed beer and some of the best pizza in town. The taproom is easygoing and perfect for a relaxed dinner after a day of sightseeing.

They specialize in artisan and Detroit-style pizzas, with several crust options, along with classic bar snacks. There’s also a rotating selection of Natchez Brewing Company’s own beers on tap.

We ordered a pizza similar to a Margherita, but made with vodka sauce and basil. And I’m not much of a beer person, so I went with a fruited sour.

If you’re also someone who gets dragged to breweries by the beer drinkers in your life, take a look at the more fruit-forward options on tap — you may find something you actually like.

207 High St, Natchez, MS 39120

4. Steampunk Coffee Roasters/Papi y Papi

Coffee

A hand holds a clear plastic cup filled with a pale green iced matcha latte topped with a thick layer of foam. The drink is photographed inside the cozy cafe of Steampunk Coffee Roasters / Papi y Papi in Natchez, Mississippi with framed vintage prints and wooden furnishings softly blurred in the background.
A cozy shop interior of Steampunk Coffee Roasters / Papi y Papi in Natchez, Mississippi features antique wooden cabinets filled with glassware, a glass display counter, and a rustic table with books and a basket of pinecones. Warm pendant lights illuminate the polished wood floors, vintage furnishings, and colorful artwork on the walls.

Steampunk Coffee Roasters/Papi y Papi is a quirky spot to grab coffee in Downtown Natchez. The coffee shop roasts its own coffee and has an eclectic, vintage-inspired interior that gives you plenty to look at while you wait for your order.

It isn’t a traditional café with a breakfast or lunch menu; instead, it focuses on coffee and espresso drinks alongside an array of fine chocolates and a curated selection of premium cigars.

It’s also very popular. There isn’t a ton of seating, and during our visit, most people seemed to be grabbing their drinks to-go. I’d plan on Steampunk as a coffee stop while you’re exploring downtown rather than counting on settling in with your laptop for a few hours.

I ordered the matcha latte, which I’d happily get again. So even if coffee isn’t your drink of choice, Steampunk Coffee is still a great option.

706 Franklin St, Natchez, MS 39120

5. Butter Cakery

Cakes, Sweets

A Biscoff cupcake from Butter Cakery in Natchez, Mississippi sits on a pink plate, topped with a generous swirl of cream colored frosting, caramel drizzle, and a Lotus Biscoff cookie. A white pitcher filled with pale pink roses, white flowers, and blue hydrangeas creates a soft floral backdrop.
A Biscoff cupcake from Butter Cakery in Natchez, Mississippi features a tall swirl of cream colored frosting, caramel drizzle, and a Lotus Biscoff cookie on top. The cupcake sits on a pink plate beside a white pitcher filled with pale pink and cream flowers.
Butter Cakery in downtown Natchez, Mississippi, features a brick storefront with black and white striped awnings, wooden framed windows, and a round bakery sign. A pink outdoor table and chairs sit on the sidewalk beside decorative topiary plants, while a hanging sign points toward the bakery entrance.

Butter Cakery is a cute little bakery on Main Street where what you find in the case depends on what they’ve baked that day.

The bakery specializes in cakes and other sweets made from scratch, with flavors that range from classics like chocolate and red velvet to Biscoff cookie butter, lemon, lavender, and seasonal creations.

If there’s something specific you’re hoping to try, I wouldn’t wait until the end of the day to stop by. Locals had recommended the banana pudding to us, but by the time we stopped in that afternoon, it was already sold out.

We ended up getting a Biscoff cupcake instead. I’d recommend seeing what catches your eye in the case when you arrive — and if someone local tells you to get the banana pudding, maybe learn from us and get there earlier.

404 Main St, Natchez, MS 39120

6. Brunch Class with Chef Regina at King’s Tavern

Southern Cooking Class

Paige and Kevin wearing blue Regina's Kitchen Cooking School aprons poses together behind a stainless steel worktable. Exposed brick walls, heavy wooden ceiling beams, and a colorful decorative plate frame the rustic cooking school kitchen for a Biscuit Making Class in Natchez, Mississippi.
A plate of shrimp covered in creamy orange sauce is served with a golden brown biscuit and a scoop of creamy, herb seasoned omelet during a Biscuit Making Class in Natchez, Mississippi. The Southern style meal sits on a dark wooden table with a glass of orange juice in the background.
Kevin wearing glasses and a blue Regina’s Kitchen Cooking School apron rolls out dough on a flour covered table during a hands on Biscuit Making Class in Natchez, Mississippi. An ornate decorative plate hangs on the exposed brick wall behind him, while baking trays and utensils surround the workspace.
Paige and Regina wearing blue aprons from Regina’s Kitchen Cooking School work together on a piece of dough at a flour covered table. Exposed brick walls, rustic wooden ceiling beams, and a colorful decorative plate frame the hands on Biscuit Making Class in Natchez, Mississippi.
A woman wearing a blue apron prepares food for a Biscuit Making Class at a stainless steel worktable in a rustic kitchen with exposed brick walls and a brick floor. Mixing bowls, baking equipment, and cooking utensils fill the workspace, while warm wall sconces and decorative plates add to the historic atmosphere at King's Tavern in Natchez, Mississippi.
A rustic dining room in King's Tavern in Natchez, Mississippi features exposed brick walls, wooden ceiling beams, and two long dining tables surrounded by antique wooden chairs. White plates, wine glasses, and blue patterned pitchers are arranged on the tables, while warm wall sconces illuminate the historic space.

For something more interactive than another restaurant meal, book one of Chef Regina Charboneau’s cooking classes at King’s Tavern. The classes take place inside the historic King’s Tavern, and her schedule includes cooking classes and communal dinner experiences with menus that change throughout the year.

We took the Brunch and Biscuit Making Class, where we learned how to make Regina’s famous biscuits (she’s known as the Biscuit Queen around here) along with an entire brunch. We made smoked tomato shrimp and grits in a creamy béchamel and a French omelet stuffed with Boursin cheese and topped with crushed sour cream and onion potato chips.

I’d absolutely recommend the brunch class. You get to learn the recipes and tricks from Chef Regina, try your hand at a few of the techniques, and then sit down to enjoy what you’ve made together. It was a really fun way to experience Southern food in Natchez. Plus, you leave knowing how to make a proper biscuit yourself.

Book your Biscuit and Brunch Making Class here.

613 Jefferson St, Natchez, MS 39120

Where to Eat in Natchez Map

Ready to eat your way around Natchez, Mississippi? Use the map below to find all these delicious restaurants, eateries, and foodie experiences.

I hope you have an amazing meal in Natchez!

Top Tours in Natchez, MS

Where to Stay in Natchez, MS

More Mississippi Guides

Ready to visit Natchez, MS? Plan your trip with these tips.

  • Book Your Flight: Find the cheapest flights using Skyscanner, my favorite flight search engine.
  • Find Accommodation: You can find top hotels in Natchez using Booking.com.
  • Start Packing: Make sure you’ve packed everything you need with my packing list resources.

Cheers!

Paige

Where to Eat in Natchez, Mississippi That Locals Love

What are your favorite restaurants in Natchez, MS? Let me know in the comments!

Paige Watts is a travel expert and author of What's With Atlanta?, a guide to the quirks and charm of the ATL. A life-long traveler, Paige is dedicated to helping you discover the best things to do in the Southern USA and around the world. Her work has been featured in The Culture Trip, Matador, Newsbreak, MSN, NPR, and countless other interviews and podcasts.

Similar Posts

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *