The Ranchero (know locally as “The Ranch”), 1907 State St. (Hwy 61), . A family-owned restaurant that opened in 1959. While you are visiting Clarksdale, do not miss eating Ranch Ribs at the Ranchero. These are some of the most flavorful, tasty ribs you will ever find. The Ranch also has a full menu and has wonderful seafood dishes in addition to its tasty meat selection. While at the Ranch be sure to enjoy all of the photographs and sports memorabilia that the owners have collected over many years. Not only has the Ranchero Restaurant earned a reputation for outstanding food and a great place to bring the family, it has also become a picture gallery and a museum of sports memorabilia.
Rest Haven, 419 State Street (Hwy 61), . A Clarksdale tradition for more than fifty years. Travelers dropping by are surprised and delighted to discover Middle Eastern cuisine sharing the same table with traditional southern food, such as black-eyed peas and turnip greens. Rest Haven is probably best known for its kibbie specialties, which include stuffed kibbie, kibbie patties, kibbie sandwiches, and even raw kibbie. You can also have cabbage rolls, stuffed grape leaves, tabooli salad, and tasty homous dip with your kibbie. One final thing that must be said is that one cannot leave Rest Haven without tasting the coconut and chocolate cream pies that have been famous here for almost 30 years. One additional final thing is that it opens really early and serves an excellent American breakfast.
Ground Zero Blues Club, Blues Alley Lane, . So named because of the wide-spread belief that Clarksdale, Mississippi is where “the blues” actually began. The club is partly owned by actor Morgan Freeman, who is a native of the Delta area of Mississippi. He helped open both Ground Zero Blues Club and Madidi’s Restaurants partly because he wanted some to make sure he had good restaurants when he returned home from Hollywood. Ground Zero has pool tables in the front part of the restaurant, exposed brick walls, rough wooden floors, and purposefully mismatched furniture that could have come from a garage sale. In the evening, it is an excellent place to hear live music and drink cold beer.
Madidi, 164 Delta Avenue, . Offers a variety of French technique dishes ranging from Rack of Lamb to Hybrid Bass. It is set in a turn of the century building in downtown Clarksdale and its interior walls are decorated with artwork from some of the Delta's many artists. A comfortable bar and main dining area are located on the first floor with private dining rooms located on the second floor with seating from 6 to 72. Madidi has been featured in Food & Wine Magazine (Feb. '01 issue). Morgan Freeman, a part-owner, is seen frequently in the restaurant. Reservations are strongly suggested.
Abe’s Barbecue, at the Crossroads of Highways 61 and 49, . Opened in 1924. According to its website, entertainers eating there include ZZ Top, Paul Simon, Big Jack Johnson, Thomas Harris, Steve Azar, Charlie Pride, Conway Twitty -- “just to name a few.” Abe’s is famous for its barbecue pork and beef, hot tamales and ribs.
Atzimba Mexican Restaurant, 706 S State St. (Highway 61). This has become a very popular spot in Clarksdale since it opened about ten years ago. It has a large staff of waiters who work very hard bringing out fresh, hot Mexican food and frozen margaritas to a hungry and thirsty crowd. The restaurant is usually filled to capacity, but there is never a long wait. If it’s your birthday, be sure and tell them as they love to put a traditional sombrero on your head and sing “happy birthday” to you in Spanish.
Ramon's, 535 Oakhurst Avenue, 662-624-9230. Fried Butterfly shrimp is one of the favorite dishes at Ramon's, which has a full menu of delicious food. Ramon's is only open evenings.
Rust Restaurant, 218 Delta Avenue, 662-624-4784. Rust Restaurant is a new trendy, upscale restaurant which was opened in March of 2008 by Randall Andrews, a Clarksdale native who graduated from the Memphis Culinary Academy. Rust Restaurant's fare includes gumbo, crawfish, and seared tuna.
Stone Pony Pizza and the brick bar, 226 Delta Avenue (Downtown Clarksdale, Mississippi), ☎ 662.624.PONY (7669), . 4PM - Until. Stone Pony Pizza is so excited to bring to the Mississippi Delta an eclectic mix of atmosphere. A building that has been in Clarksdale since 1912. Has renovated and brought this great building back to its historic beginnings. Has five flat screen televisions for your enjoyment, Wi-Fi accessibility and a pictorial history of Clarksdale and many of its colorful residents. With Master Baker, Matthew Joseph, we offer not only a wonderful atmosphere to enjoy, but homemade, hand-tossed pizza that will make your mouth water. Come, join us and enjoy a wonderful night in Clarksdale, Mississippi. $$. �
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