10 Restaurants You Don’t Want to Miss in Tunica

By Travel Tunica on Tuesday April 1, 2014

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Although best known for its traditional, Southern-style restaurants, Tunica has a lot more to offer in the grub department! It’s really just a matter of deciding what you’re in the mood for, and how adventurous you’re feeling!

Here are 10 unique food offerings to satisfy all of your cravings while you’re visiting with us in Tunica:

1. Hollywood Café
   
   
   Highlight: Fried pickles
   Home of the fried dill pickle, this renovated commissary has everything from burgers and subs to seafood and, well, fried pickles! Fun fact: Marc Cohn immortalized Hollywood Café in his music video for Walking in Memphis.

2. Tunica National Clubhouse
   
   
   Highlight: Sunday Brunch
   If you plan on hitting the links while visiting Tunica, make sure to stop by the clubhouse for some delicious eats and a full service bar. Friday’s feature is a catfish platter, and don’t miss brunch on the first Sunday of every month!

3. Blue And White
   
   
   Highlight: Southern hospitality
   Back in 1924, when Blue & White first opened, it wasn’t just a restaurant. It was a bus stop, a newsstand, and service station, too! If you’re looking for quintessential Southern hospitality and cuisine, this restaurant is where you want to be.

4. Café Marie
   
   
   Highlight: The tomato stack
   If you are feeling a little fancy, take your date to Café Marie for a fine dining experience and a menu that features thick steaks, succulent seafood and delicious pastas, not to mention a full bar! Add even more romance with an evening stroll down Main Street while you’re there!

5. Noodles at Horseshoe
   
   
   Highlight: Dim sum
   Take a stroll through the High Limit table games area at Horseshoe and stop in at Noodles Asian Restaurant to find all of your favorite Asian dishes. Whether you are in the mood for dim sum, fried rice or one of our chef’s specialties, you can find it here, served family style and full of authentic, mouth-watering flavor.

6. Twain’s Steakhouse
   
   
   Highlight: Cigar and wine tastings
   If you’re looking for a delicious steak dinner, you can find it inside Sam’s Town Casino at Twain’s. If you’re feeling adventurous, ask the Chef to prepare something just for you! Or try one of the seafood or pasta dishes.

7. Resorts’ Big Burgers

   
   Highlight: The mini-skyscraper burger!
   Are you up for a challenge of the culinary variety? Visit Big Burgers at Resorts Tunica and try to tackle over five pounds of grilled deliciousness with the famous “Big Burger”! If that seems a little too daunting, don’t worry! They’ve got your all-American favorites too, like Philly Cheesesteaks and milkshakes.

8. Chicago Steakhouse
   
   
   Highlight: Fancy desserts, like Bananas Foster
   If a thick, juicy steak is what floats your boat, make your reservation at the Chicago Steakhouse inside the Gold Strike Casino. With a modern restaurant design and extensive menu options (including seafood), you won’t be disappointed!

9. The Barn
   
   
   Highlight: Affordable steaks
   This restaurant tucked inside Bally’s casino doesn’t sugar coat it with its slogan: “It Ain’t Health Food!” The Barn has all the southern eats you could want, and they aren’t shy about their portions!

10. The Field House Sports Bar
    
    
    Highlights: Large beer selection and tasty nachos
    If you’re looking to grab a quick bite while you catch the big basketball or baseball game, the Field House Sports Bar at Harrah’s Tunica is where you need to go. They’ve got a full bar selection, cold beer (including craft beer) and some delicious munchies to choose from, and you won’t miss any of the action!