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4.6
Based on 513 reviews
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Lisa Lawrence
2 months ago
We got there at the perfect time so it was only a few minutes wait. Kaitlin was very friendly with excellent recommendations. The special was redfish with popcorn rice and crawfish ettoufee and tobacco onions on top. It was superb!! Fresh bread in a bag and real butter topped off the meal. Would have liked a salad with it and had wanted to try the crawfish bread as it had been highly recommended. Will be back if in the area again.
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Angie Fuschi
3 months ago
AMAZING!!!!

Oh my gosh! I live 45 min away and this restaurant is worth the drive!

I went with some friends and we ordered bbq shrimp, seafood bread, and charbroiled oysters for appetizers. All amazing!

My entree was the catfish with grits. The portion was enough for two people. The grits were sweet but worked with the savory sauce, fried onions, and fried catfish.

The desserts- bread pudding, chocolate mousse cake, and creme brulee- perfect ending to a meal.
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Jan Salcedo
3 months ago
What a pleasant surprise of a restaurant! I had been craving oysters and this placed just so happened to be a two minute drive away.

We showed up in the middle of the Friday night dinner rush. Wait time wasn't bad at all at around 20 minutes after the stated 30 minute wait time. The dining room had a nice atmosphere with a lots of seating available for tons of different party sizes.

The oysters were small/midsized and were good. We ordered the gulf shrimp and grits and the crab-stuffed tilapia. Portions were very nice. The food was excellent!

Service was quick and friendly and I believe the chef or owner came around to all the tables to chit chat. Pretty cool experience and I'd definitely go again.
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Kenn Page
4 months ago
My wife and I had dinner here after a recommendation from a local. We both ordered the tenderloin and if my momma was here she woulda got slapped! Cooked perfectly and complimented with the crispy green beans and the flavorful mashed potatoes, I just don't feel like 5 stars really justifies what we ate!
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Russell Price
5 months ago
I wish I had a review of everything on the menu, but alas, a belly is only so big. Jumbo shrimp is excellent; its light breading and perfect seasoning allows one to enjoy the shrimp as God intended. Oddly, I must compliment the salad chef on the simply divine romaine salad as well. Chargrilled oysters were great, broiled catfish was perfectly seasoned. The shrimp and grits looked lovely as it passed to the next table. Good portions, great service, and the atmosphere is nice while maintaining an authentic bayou feel (not too fancy). Can’t wait to come back!
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Chelsey Hilmus
7 months ago
Everything about our visit was absolutely fantastic. I ordered the catfish and grits with the crawfish cream sauce, and it was by far some of the best food I have ever had. The flavors were rich and perfectly balanced, and I added a side of coleslaw that was fresh and delicious. For our appetizer, we chose the crawfish stuffed bread, and it was perfect, very flavorful with just the right amount of spice. We also ordered the parmesan char broiled oysters, and they were absolutely delicious. On top of that, they were shucking oysters fresh right there, just like they do in New Orleans, and I absolutely loved that.
One thing I noticed was a sign on the wall for Brennan’s in New Orleans on Royal Street. If there is any affiliation at all, it makes complete sense, because my husband and I have visited Brennan’s many times on different anniversary trips, and the quality and flavor here felt right in line with that level of excellence.
Shout out to the pizza guy from Oxford, Mississippi for posting multiple honest reviews about how delicious this place is. We have passed by The Parrish many times and never thought to give it a chance, but after coming across his review, we decided to try it, and I am so glad we did.
The staff was extremely friendly, professional, and down to earth. The restaurant was clean, easy to find, and the service was quick without feeling rushed. We highly recommend this place to our friends, and we will definitely be back. This is not a place you want to miss out on.
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Trey Robinson
9 months ago
Neat place, nice Cajun options. 2 local draft beers. We had the BBQ shrimp and Gumbo.

The Gumbo was excellent, super dark roux and full of flavor. The BBQ shrimp, was also good, I'd say 4 of 5.

Only beer and wine. Feels expensive for Mississippi.
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Sandy S
10 months ago
Amazing food. We had the Amber jack special and it was fantastic. We sat at the bar and Sara was a wonderful server.
Can’t wait to go back and save room for the bread pudding. It’s home made.
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Mrs. Coleman
10 months ago
Service and atmosphere were great! Our server was super attentive and friendly – never let our cups get empty! 🤩 #Restaurant #Dinner #Service #FriendlyStaff #GreatExperience

STUDFED FLOUNDER was expertly prepared, pan-seared in butter, and served with green beans. The cooking was precise, resulting in a flavorful dish that was neither overcooked nor undercooked. And the fresh greens beans add yo a great meal!

GUMBO
My husband thoroughly enjoyed the gumbo, proclaiming it the best he's ever tasted outside of New Orleans or his mother's kitchen on this side of the Sip. And everywhere we go, if it's on the menu, He tries it so, he would absolutely know! It received an exceptional rating; the okra, shrimp, and sausage were prominent, and it appeared to contain crab as well.

CRAWFISH BREAD was excellent, rich in cheese, and generously filled with crawfish. While it contained an excessive amount of cream cheese, it remained highly palatable. The abundance of cream cheese did not detract from its overall quality.

CRAB CAKE AND GARLIC MASH were both satisfactory. The stuffed crab was also excellent; crab aficionados will be pleased. Furthermore, the portion size was generous. It significantly surpassed Papadueax in quality.
The hushpuppies are freshly made, taste excellent, and are not greasy..

COLESLAW COLESLAW COLESLAW COLESLAW: That's all I can say!!! They mastered this ! Oh, and for you ice junkies!!! They have the good ice . 😂

The only thing we didn't get was the bread pudding because they were sold out. We will definitely be returning. I can't believe i didn't know about this place sooner! My whole timeline will know about this!!!

Bread pudding the only thing I can say is DO NOT SKIP THIS DESERT
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Tyron Johnson
10 months ago
We drove from Corinth to eat here after seeing them reviewed by Big Tae!! The food had the right amount of spice. I ordered the crawfish au gratin bread, new potatoes and corn, and topped it off with the bread pudding. You won’t leave hungry! We will be back. Soon I hope.
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Jas Mine
10 months ago
All around 5/5 food was amazing and the staff is beyond accommodating! This is a restaurant standard. Only thing I didn’t like was the raisins (green things) in the bread pudding. The bread pudding is amazing without that. Crawfish bread is lovely!!!
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B Tizzy
1 year ago
I was in town for business. Quick search for lunch spots in the area led me to The Parish and I’m glad I made it. Very unassuming place in a small strip center. Hostess led me to my table and the waitress was right there taking my drink order and making a few suggestions. I had my eye on the shrimp poor boy. Their version is a little different from what I’m used to. Their dressed includes lettuce, mayo, pickles and ketchup. Never had ketchup on my po-boy before. There is no tomato. I decided to go dressed minus the lettuce with potato salad as the side. Meal came out w/in 10 minutes. The sandwich was packed with fried shrimp. No skimping on this. It was very tasty and held up well. As good as the po-boy was the potato salad was the star. It was probably the best potato salad I have had and I have had a lot. Great flavor and potatoes cooked perfectly. All in with drink it was just under $20. There is a small bar area on one side of the restaurant. I didn’t make it over there. Overall, it was a great lunch with very friendly and speedy service. I would for sure come back to try some of the other options.
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Timikia L Ramsey
1 year ago
The service here is amazing! We had BBQ and it was salty and the taste was of Worchestershire sauce. The same for the shrimp and grits. The chargrilled oysters were okay and would have been better with a hint of seasoning.
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Vic HVT
1 year ago
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Demetrick Hurt
1 year ago
I think the owner must have done a study on the human taste buds!! So good!!
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Logan Speck
1 year ago
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Karen Phillips
1 year ago
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Phillip Croy
1 year ago
One of the best restaurants I’ve ate at. Ever. The staff was very friendly and attentive. I tried the flounder and ordered it blackened. Excellent. I also tried the gumbo. No complaints there either. In fact, probably the best gumbo I’ve ever had. The shrimp was top notch as well. French fries were also super good.

The prices were reasonable too.

10/10 recommend. I’ll be back soon to try more of the menu.
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Leah Cosby
1 year ago
We love this place! The food is amazing, and the portions are huge and the service is outstanding! You can see the owner/ manager walking around making sure the staff are doing their jobs, making sure things are clean and orderly. I even saw him pick up a leaf off the ground just to keep it looking nice. Everyone speaks and is so friendly. It has quickly become one of our favorite places. We will drive up from Batesville just to eat there! Job well done!
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Culley Johnson
1 year ago
Best cajun food this side of the Mississippi.
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Darren Stewart
1 year ago
Awesome food!
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Hugh Melton
1 year ago
Good food good service.
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Lauren Clayton
1 year ago
I wish I had come here sooner!! Our server was so friendly and personable. All of the food was delicious. We had the chargrilled oysters, gumbo, shrimp and grits, and crab stuffed flounder. The food was phenomenal. I can’t wait to go back and try more dishes.
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ron ray
2 years ago
Wife got the fried shrimp an they were large and perfectly fried. she said it was just like the 1s we get at the beach. I got the frog legs, which were great. Also the blackened flounder which was ok just would have preferred grouper or redfish were offered but they weren't. Our server was attentive and speedy. I would recomend going early to eat because its small and good there ate lots of people going.
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Derek Stanfield
2 years ago
I’ve been here multiple times and it is my fav place to eat in Hernando. I have never once been disappointed by my food or service, I always leave wanting to come back for more. Please support this place and let’s not lose this gem.
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Stevie Keenum
2 years ago
The flounder basket fried was really good. Also the bread pudding made my heart skip a beat.
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justin pitts
2 years ago
Can’t say enough good about this place. It was absolutely amazing! The food is the best in the county.
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imnjw1
2 years ago
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Charles Howell
2 years ago
Great service. Good atmosphere. Slightly over seasoned food.
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Galen Woods
2 years ago
Always good! This is our favorite restaurant in town!
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Bruce Starkey
2 years ago
Food was good, service was good, I think it was over priced for what you are served. It was 80 dollars for two of us (no alcohol) with the tip
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Woody Fisher
2 years ago
Great places... great food... great people!
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Brandon Morton
2 years ago
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Mickey Chlds
2 years ago
Been there a few times and the food is absolutely wonderful, and everyone is very polite.
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Aydan Carlisle
2 years ago
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Douglas Goodwin
2 years ago
Amazing service and food. Everything was fresh and well prepared. The blacked flounder was my favorite.
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Tony Hampton
2 years ago
Good food 😋
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Julie Army Mom
2 years ago
Didn't have Grouper, which was the only reason I went there. They were serving flounder instead, which was meh. I did enjoy the green beans. They had hard, uncomfortable aluminum chairs as well, I mention this because if you have a back injury or are with someone that had a hip replacement, this isn't the place for you.
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Debby Lancaster
2 years ago
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John
2 years ago
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Haven Moton
2 years ago
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Caysi Kirby
2 years ago
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Brad Clark
2 years ago
Great place. Food is great!!
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Steve Stegman
2 years ago
Nice place
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Paul pounders
2 years ago
Best food in town.
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Paul Breitzman
2 years ago
The food was excellent, as good as you'd find in New Orleans. The service was attentive, helpful, and fast, something you don't always get in New Orleans. My only regret is that we live in Texas and it will be hard to dine there frequently.
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Brian Jones
2 years ago
Great food and great service.
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Robert Carlisle
2 years ago
Outstanding food and service! We will be return customers for sure!
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Ruby Campbell
2 years ago
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John T
2 years ago
Great food and extremely gracious management! We'll definitely be regulars.
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Johnathan Carter
2 years ago
I give our visit a 9.5 out if 10. It was sooo delicious
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Dwanitch Mitchell
2 years ago
Good Louisiana style food. Friendly staff. Nice vibe.
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Jared Carter
2 years ago
If you’re not going to allow pickup orders, you need to advertise that. Ridiculous. Be professional. I wasted 30 mins collecting an order from people because nowhere does it say you don’t offer pick up.
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Janina Aiken
2 years ago
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Jason Thompson
2 years ago
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Lena Carlisle
2 years ago
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g3attack
2 years ago
Lived in New Orleans for most of my Life! That said this Restaurant felt like Home. The Crawfish Bread, Gumbo and Stuffed Crabs are Amazing! Only negative is $$$
John profile picture
John
2 years ago
Wonderful meal
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Adam Salinas
2 years ago
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Ella Hill
2 years ago
Great food Great service
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MaryAnn Ashton
2 years ago
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Valerie & Jean Larroux
2 years ago
[No Photos - I ATE ALL OF IT! 😂]

Listen. I KNOW… you are from the REAL PLACES that make TRUE South Louisiana food. I personally won’t order “Cajun” “creole” or “N’Awlins” ANYTHING north of I-10 and nobody south of I-10 describes their food that way… it’s Ya Mama’s red beans not “creole” red beans.

No hesitation— BEST Po-Boy North of I-10 Hands down. I had ½ Shrimp & ½ Oyster, dressed, extra mayo (brought Hellman’s bottle to table!! #winning) add Tomato and no ketchup (that was on the menu- hey it’s Mississippi so I get it…). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ unreal… oysters were succulent and shrimp were perfect, lettuce and tomato mayonnaise slurry will remind you of Pirates Cove In Pass Christian or Deannie’s (old Bucktown version) or Frankie & Johnie’s…

UNREAL!
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Frank Caccavano
2 years ago
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Sheila McDuffie
2 years ago
Our waitress was superb! So friendly and always checking on us to make sure we were pleased with our food.
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Janet Ayers
2 years ago
By far the best food in Hernando. Had the Blackened crab stuffed Grouper with a sauce on top. With garlic smashed potatoes. So yummy. I’m allergic to shrimp so glad I have alternatives to pic from.
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Carroll Hamilton
2 years ago
Food was great, service was fast and knowledgeable but the building was hot so it made the visit uncomfortable
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Waffleking227
2 years ago
Honestly, I wish I had more backbone and demanded recompense when I was there. I politely asked if they deveined the shrimp and was told they do, low and behold, halfway through the meal I find a shrimp that CLEARLY had no been deveined and had its fecal tract entirely ignore. Yes, that dark black vein full of shrimp poop was VERY CLEARLY STILL THERE

I attempted to speak to a waitress and a manager, who both INSISTED the shrimp had been deveined, and that the DARK BLACK LINE PERFECTLY DOWN THE BACK OF THE SHRIMP was just seasoning...wow

Then chef then is sent out to argue with me about what kind of shrimp is served, and literally showed me fully intact shrimp, digestive tract STILL INSIDE and insisted that it was deveined

THIS PLACE DOES NOT REMOVE THE DIGESTIVE TRACT IN ITS SHRIMP, THEY LEAVE THE FECAL MATTER INSIDE, DO NO BELIEVE THEM WHEN THEY CLAIM OTHERWISE
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David Henderson
2 years ago
My wife and I are excited every time we eat at the Parish. We bring family and clients and they request to go back there when they are in town. Food is always on point, great service, and Barry is always great. It’s difficult to eat anywhere else in the area as we always find ourselves comparing it to the parish and wishing we had not wasted our money elsewhere.
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Christopher Jones
2 years ago
Raw oysters were fresh, very meaty. The Seafood Gumbo was phenomenal!
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Stacey Besinger
2 years ago
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Tim Nichols
2 years ago
Oysters were fresh and delicious 😋
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Chris Clark
2 years ago
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Rufus Roebuck
2 years ago
This place is awesome, the food is always good. The staff here always have the same energy every time we come here and we love this place. Barry, Kelly and Sarah are the best they always make me and my wife feel comfortable. The grill oyster are amazing. I will be there every Friday night.
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steven cascio
2 years ago
My wife and I stopped in last night and had a wonderful meal. The chargrilled oysters were amazing and fresh. My wife had the crab stuffed grouper and it was also top notch. Our waitress was amazing, friendly and on her feet the whole time. And the fried crab claws were wonderful as well. I almost forgot the bread pudding , oh my god it was delicious. The only thing I don't like is I live 2 1/2 hrs away and can't support them more often. Great fresh food.
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Clint Newsom
2 years ago
Great Food! Everything on the menu is good. Short wait but worth it. Best seafood in the county by far.
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mike frailey
2 years ago
While traveling to New Orleans from St. Louis, we wanted some southern food. Glad we found this place. Has a great southern menu. Our waitress, Ally, was awesome. We all ordered the blackened grouper which was delicious. The food was excellent. Stop in if in if you are in the area
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Jason Wensyel
2 years ago
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Jhon Doe
2 years ago
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Tom L
2 years ago
Best blackened grouper and peel and eat shrimp 🍤
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Debbie Ledford
2 years ago
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Byron Brinker
2 years ago
One of the BEST restaurants that I've eaten in the area....Sarah our waitress was WONDERFUL. I had Char-Grilled Oysters and the 2 piece Blackened Grouper. They were prepared to PERFECTION....my compliments to the chef!!! We will be back when we return to the area ...just FANTASTIC!
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Cody Davidson
2 years ago
Well….. where do I begin. The restaurant was so cold my wife had to get her 2nd coat out of the car. The grilled oysters were tiny. For $28, they were way overpriced. The stuffed grouper was dry and bland. The french fries were actually very good as well as the spicy potatoes. It’s sad a restaurant’s best food are the starches. The blackened shrimp were very good. As far as service, my server was very young and inattentive. She might have come to the table 5 times in 2 hours. She never refilled our water. My son’s drink was empty at the end of the meal. At the end of the meal she was very rude. I still tipped her regardless of the poor service we received. I will think twice about coming back to this restaurant.
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Lauren Lee
2 years ago
The few times we've been here, there is a line of folks waiting...but well worth it. Tonight was no exception. We came for the oysters but by the time we got a table and ordered, they didn't have a dozen left. But they had 5 left and the owner came to our table and offered them to us - free of charge. We hadn't even complained. Great ownership. He was there the entire time trying to make things run smoothly. High-5 to that guy, along with our sweet waitress and the hostesses. They have great patience. I hope The Parish can get a larger (or 2nd) location in the near future because they are succeeding. Oh, and the oysters were delicious!! The horseradish was the bomb!! Spicy 👌 Blackened grouper was cooked perfect.
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Gary Lamberth
2 years ago
Food was great. atmosphere was good. Very Friendly staff. Will be back.
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Maynard C
2 years ago
I dont believe I've ever had a bad meal here. Also, their daily lunch specials are outstanding! If I must complain about something, it would have to be the dang metal chairs. They are uncomfortable and child size. I would say I have a normal/med size bottom and I can barely fit in these things.
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Mandy S.
2 years ago
Great experience. The food was delicious.
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Troy Caraway
2 years ago
Crab cakes and fried oysters not too good. Blackened Shrimp and grouper good but too salty.
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Ryan King
2 years ago
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Laura Strockbine
2 years ago
Always a friendly greeting and the owner will also ask ‘how is everything’.
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Maria Romano
2 years ago
Food is great, but those metal chairs are so uncomfortable 😫
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Cynthia Collins
2 years ago
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Gretchen Hollingsworth
2 years ago
Most delicious stuffed crab I ve ever had in my life!
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William Blanton
2 years ago
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Jeremy Crossland
2 years ago
Definitely wasn't grouper that I was served; oysters fresh and fried were amazing
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Bonnie Hamilton
2 years ago
Food and service was great. We had raw oysters, crab stuffed grouper and the crème brûlée. Best crab stuffed grouper I’ve ever had. Will definitely be back.
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Mary Ann Phillips
3 years ago
Always great food and service. Just wish the wait times weren't so bad. But I will always happily wait, because it's just that good.
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Deanna Cobb
3 years ago
Our first visit to the Parish while visiting from out of State. The food was absolutely to die for, service is friendly and fun. Atmosphere is good, can get loud but still an amazing experience.
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Rusty Badgett
3 years ago
Food and service were both great. I had raw oysters and a bowl of gumbo. Very good. We had a party of 8 and our server was very punctual with everything. Will for sure go back
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Elizabeth Gordon
3 years ago
A “go to” for a nice meal.
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G. Lipscomb
3 years ago
Wow what a suprise in Hernando Ms. Don’t let the atmosphere fool you this place is Legit!!! Beer only you can brown bag liquor and wine
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Sammy Gullett
3 years ago
Catfish was cooked perfectly
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Mickie Yarnes
3 years ago
Thought the food would be more impressive as to what I've heard.
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Richard Lee
3 years ago
Walked in to get a table for 4. No one was waiting. The hostess told us 25 minutes. We patiently waited. People walked in after we were waiting and they were seated immediately. We asked how much longer the wait would be and were told another 20 minutes ! She wasn’t very inviting. I’ve ate here before and the food was decent but I won’t be returning with wait staff the way it is.
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Tommy Smith
3 years ago
Very good food.best oysters I've had in years bar none.very pricey but I guess that's to be expected these days.
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quick trigger
3 years ago
Fantastic food. The atmosphere is great but be ready to spend some money they are Very expensive. The waitress we had was more interested in her phone than serving us but overall not a bad experience.
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Gladys Jones
3 years ago
The fish was a little bit overly seasoned.
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shantella reese
3 years ago
David Hill profile picture
David Hill
3 years ago
The grouper and shrimp are excellent.
The stuffed crawfish bread is good as well. Highly recommend this place!
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mark frakes
3 years ago
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Hayes Hora
3 years ago
This is the best seafood restaurant in Hernando, with delicious gumbo, crab-stuffed grouper, fried grouper, oysters, and more. It’s worth the drive and I’ll be coming back!
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Jay Morrow
3 years ago
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Paul Kuhn
3 years ago
Four of the five members of our party ordered the blackened grouper lunch special. We agreed it was about the best we’ve had anyplace, anything. Friendly service. No wine but byob. Highly recommended.
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Christopher Kuhn
3 years ago
Stopped here with the family on a roadtrip and it did not disappoint. I had the lunch special - a blackened grouper with crawfish étouffée. It was delicious, perfectly seasoned fresh fish. Hope to be back on future trips.
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Whitney Howerton
3 years ago
Great service and fantastic happy hour! If you love fresh oysters and shrimp, this is the place to visit. Happy hour specials can't be beat!
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Jason Jones
3 years ago
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Kenneth Isbell
3 years ago
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Fred Elvis
3 years ago
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J H-Johnson (JJ)
3 years ago
FANTASTIC
EVERYTHING
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Weslie Smith
3 years ago
Best place to eat in Hernando
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Timothy Brown
3 years ago
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khendric12 H
3 years ago
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Regina Davis
3 years ago
Food was good but expensive for what you got. At least twice the manager stood by our table to have loud conversations with other patrons across the room so speaking with the person I was there with was difficult. During one of those conversations the manager nearly smacked me in the head with his elbow because he was so close and didn't even acknowledge that he nearly hit me. The waitress was great and I enjoyed the food. But not a great atmosphere at all.
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Kimery Aldridge
3 years ago
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Steve Harris
3 years ago
Best shrimp and grits ever eaten. Superb service. Everyone in our party's food was the best ever. A great restaurant and will eat there again. The Parish is my new favorite restaurant.
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Michael Haynes
3 years ago
Decent good and friendly staff.
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James D Chambers
3 years ago
Great Food, Great people, the crab cakes were a bit off but the owner promptly attended to it, exchanged a half dozen fried shrimp instead. It was greatly appreciated. Definitely will be returning. Best Fried Grouper I have ever had.
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sharon roberts
3 years ago
This was our first time here, and the food was delicious. Our waitress was on point. We will be going again soon.
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April Fritzke
3 years ago
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Bob Billy
3 years ago
Don’t waste your time here
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Deirdre Harp
3 years ago
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Trey & Tosha Glover
3 years ago
Always a winner!!!
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Jim Jolley
3 years ago
By far one of the best meals I have had in a long time. Good flavors fresh food great atmosphere.
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cindy steed
3 years ago
Been a couple of times for Happy Hour oysters! They are fresh and shucked right then. I had Turtle soup for the 1st time and OMG it was so good. Everything was great right down to the service.
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Marissa Brecheen
3 years ago
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Maria Galle
3 years ago
Very nice Atmosphere! Enjoyed our meal.
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Sherri Underwood
3 years ago
High money eat there. Not a friendly place
If you're not rich.
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Gary Joneas
3 years ago
Never had a bad meal here, I hardly ever order off the regular menu, usually I order off the special menu.
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L. B.
3 years ago
It's just ok for me. The fish was over-seasoned (dare I say salty?). So was the shrimp. The gumbo was ok,.. definitely muddy! I'm from Louisiana, and I know oysters and cajun/creole food!! You're missing nothing. Sorry. 😏 Redeeming points for the best house salad and huge tasty onion rings. Bread pudding needed a little more time in the oven.
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Carrie Jackson
3 years ago
Great late lunch with friends. I had the chargrilled oysters and they were fabulous. Service was very attentive.
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Memphis Mike
3 years ago
Good grub. Some of the best bbq shrimp ever. Beer only
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Hannah Mitchell
3 years ago
Amazing! First time having gumbo yum. Stuffed crawfish bread, boiled shrimp!Service was great! Will definitely be back!
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Taylor Godinez
3 years ago
Great food, great staff, and great atmosphere. One of Hernando’s best restaurants. Highly recommend the fried shrimp and crab cakes.
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Gene C
4 years ago
The best seafood in the area. Casual atmosphere with attentive and friendly service. Your Sunday's best or shorts and a t-shirt and you'll feel right at home here. Oysters on the half shell are a great starter, as are the crab claws. Had the "Grouper & Grits" and the only thing I regret is not taking a picture to share. My new favorite dish here! Finished off with the bananas foster cheesecake.
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Carola Belton (DixieFreeBird)
4 years ago
Super service, even the cook came out to better help with my diet restrictions. Awesome, awesome grits and shrimp. Plus large peel and eat shrimps with a unique dipping sauce. For the none sea food eaters they do have options. Like the best chicken strips and fries. My man couldn't eat all
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thomas morgan
4 years ago
I called to ask if they had started take out yet. Lady told me yes. I went there and it was 10 after 6 pm. I was told by the lady behind the bar they don't take to go orders after 6 pm. When I told her I was not told that, she blew me off and said. I'll let the hostess that we don't do to go orders after 6. 10 minutes after 6. I can tell you they won't have to worry about me bothering them again. I could understand if it had been 30 minutes or an hour, but ten minutes.
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Robert Rochelle
4 years ago
You don't find any places around these parts where you can get a piece of delicious grouper. This is that place! This unicorn of a restaurant is fantastic! Great food, great service. What more could you ask for?
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Aubrey Wade
4 years ago
I love to get a bit of my second home (as Houston is my first home and NOLA is my second) as their gumbo is FIRE DELICIOUS!!! If you go, I highly recommend their gumbo and some oysters!!!

We just wanted a small bite to eat. The service was so good. And good even better. They always give you a delicious loaf of bread and a sweet smile on their face. It’s been a nice treat added to Hernando.
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Kelly Galipeau
4 years ago
My brother invited us out and wanted to try this place. We are new to Mississippi and always up to a new experience. We were seated right away and the restaurant is pleasant. Our server was attentive and sweet. There were 4 of us dining and 3 of us were happy with our meals. My brother's order was incorrect and he wasn't all that pleased with the redo. Having said that, he said he would try again. We shall see.
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Kerry Giles
4 years ago
I really enjoyed The Parrish! This was my first time eating there and it truly lived up to the hype! The food and service was phenomenal...I definitely recommend the boudin stuffed pork chop!! We will definitely be going back and recommend this restaurant to everyone!
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ashley
4 years ago
We went just a little after they opened so it wasn't terribly busy, like a Friday evening would be. They gave us a small loaf of French bread to start, which was really flaky and made a mess lol and a side of butter that was rock hard, almost impossible to spread without ripping holes in the bread 😅

We had a few appetizers to share, which were ok, nothing special. I had the stuffed grouper, which was really good with green beans and a side of slaw. My daughter had chicken fingers (which were huge and yummy) with a side of fries and the others at our table seemed to be satisfied with their entrées.

Our waitress wasn't really attentive and we were having to wave her down for refills and extra napkins and such, which I'm sure got annoying with a group of 6! She did manage to come around once without being asked, which was to pick up the check 😮‍💨

Some items were overpriced, considering the portions sizes, like $17 for 2 "Jumbo" crab cakes, which were actually pretty small!

It's a nice enough place to try, especially in Hernando, but I'd like to see what other seafood places we can find.
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Jim Sawyer
4 years ago
So - I’m no psycho like the shrimp person below. However, I am typically pretty critical of local Hernando restaurants and their crap pre-frozen or generally awful meals. So trust me when I say this place is #1 in Hernando. And the best part for me is how everything always tastes fresh. Always. From the salad to the fish or oysters. My wife and I have had countless items on the menu, including Crème Brûlée . This place has a chef who knows what they are doing. Very rare for everything to not be perfect here. It’s well worth the price. And extra props for the fact that the owner seems to be there nearly every time we visit working hard and managing. Nothing but love from my wife and I for this place.
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Bo Beagle
4 years ago
You will not be disappointed coming here. If you have to wait, it is worth it. Great food. We had a dozen oysters, the crab claws with a side of rice, and the stuffed crabs. There only thing that I would advise is when you shuck the oysters clean the blade before clearing the oyster. Several of them had alot of shells in the oysters. But that is a small thing. Give stars!
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Cannon Cooper
4 years ago
We are a small company out of Memphis. My team was bidding some work in Hernando that turned out to take a bit longer than expected. We figured we’d grab a late lunch before heading back to Memphis. A quick call to local friend, and we were recommended to try this place out. Having tried it, I’d say it’s worth driving from Memphis for. Everything was great. Maybe it’s because I’m used to “dealing” with memphis. But I can honestly say this is the best food and service I’ve experienced in years!
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Reggie Harrington
4 years ago
Attention all travelers, diners, foodies, and anyone looking for a place for a good meal. Initially was reluctant to try The Parish Oyster Bar & Restaurant mainly because of the name.

The Parish Oyster Bar & Restaurant will surpass your expectations starting with the fresh French bread served in the brown bag with soft butter. Everything I ordered was superb visually and gastronomically delicious.

The fried crab claws and fried catfish was prepared by someone that cares about how the food is served and plated. The breading on both of these dishes were light enough to enhance the golden color of frying with very little seasoning not to overpower the flavor of the freshness of the protein.

The crab stuffed Grouper is probably the best in Northern Mississippi and would be comfortable if compared to the same dish in a coastal state. The Crawfish stuffed French bread is in a league of its own. I was not prepared for this appetizer. The best way I can describe this dish is a mixture of crawfish, cheese, and cream cheese 'I'm guessing" served on top of split French bread loaf and lightly toasted. It's like an open face grill cheese sandwich for grown-ups. (Ok to share with the kids).

Writing reviews requires the same amount of energy good or bad for whatever the reason. I gave The Parish Oyster Restaurant 4/5 stars because, there is always room for improvement. The only complaint I have is, I would prefer to have broccoli with my entree.

The Parish Oyster Bar & Restaurant is located in Nothern Mississippi in the city of Hernando on Commerce Street less than a 1/2 mile off the Highway 55 Commerce Street exit. The value and quality of the food is equally linked, and, in my opinion, I won't say no names there are a few restauranter's in nearby cities that needs to visit The Parish Oyster Bar & Restaurant and get a taste of some real Cajun food. For those with inquiring minds just read some of my other reviews. This is without a doubt the best Cajon/Creole cooking you can get without going to Louisiana or some of the hyped-up Cajun restaurant imposters in Memphis, TN.

I have no complaints about the service. Upon arrival checked-in and was told there would be about a 20-minute wait. I was seated and place my order I forgot about checking to see how long I actually waited. If you are broad in the hips just ask your server for chairs with no arms. My meal was $$$ and you know what? I'm already planning on have lunch there tomorrow on 03/04/2022.

I'll sum up the aforementioned by saying, if you are traveling through Nothern Mississippi on Highway 55 and want to enjoy a good meal don't give it a second thought just put this address in your GPS, 427 E. Commerce St. Hernando, MS 38632 and enjoy your meal.
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Tameka Wilkerson
4 years ago
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Customer Service the best!!

P.S. Asked for waiter Sarah!! Order the Seafood Stuffed Bread, Charbroiled Oysters, Blackened Shrimp and thank me later!! The "CHEF" came out to ensure the food exceeded our expectation! The flavor is so amazing 👏. You taste the freshness of herbs, garlic and vegetables!! THERE ARE NO PICTURES BECAUSE WE ATE THE FOOD SO FAST!! SALUTE THE CHEF!!
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Yolanda Jones
4 years ago
Please arrive early to avoid the crowds and long wait. Paris has excellent Lousiana Inspired selections. You can't go wrong. We had onion rings as our appetizer, they were huge. The portions are nice. I had grilled catfish and shrimp. My husband has grilled shrimp, corn and potatoes. His food tasted better than mine 🤣😁😄. Arrive when they open and enjoy the experience.
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lynn harper
5 years ago
My husband is from Louisiana so we were really excited to finally get the chance to check The Parish out. He went with the shrimp and grits and loved it. I'm not much of a seafood person so I got the tenderloin. Everything was amazing!!! Can't wait to go back and bring our sons.
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Jackie W
5 years ago
It's all in the details and customer service. I was treated by a friend because they had an excellent opinion of their first experience. It was delightful.
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Lora Luttrell-Hall
5 years ago
Food is beyond amazing! Quick service. Definitely going to be a wait going here but is well worth it! Elk Chops to die for! We live an hour plus away. Came down for a concert & found this gem! We will be back!
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Tami Madden
5 years ago
First two times I visited food was amazing, especially the crab cakes, which is why I go back. Went last night and my crab cakes were sans crab, so I basically ate fried stuffing cakes (still good but not worth the price with no crab). Not sure if there’s a new chef in town or a crab meat shortage but I’d like the old cakes back please! Thanks!
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Sam Scott
5 years ago
Quality food for a fair price. Owner cares and will mingle with customers making sure everyone is satisfied. Staff are courteous. A business I'll happily recommend and support.
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Phil Sugg
5 years ago
Great service, great food, great price. We had a table of 4 and kids and everyone left happy. Will definitely go back!
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Wyn Dawson
5 years ago
A wonderful little seafood restaurant. The service and atmosphere is very pleasant and the food even better. If you love seafood then this is a stop you don't want to miss. We will be back.
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Ross Leidy
5 years ago
Exceptional meal of one doz. Raw Oysters, shrimp and grits, their great bread and two Cane Break beers. Great service as always ! R. B. L.
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Stephanie Stokes Tyler
5 years ago
This was our 2nd time visiting the Parish Oyster Bar and once again I'm giving them 5 stars. Outstanding customer service, wonderful atmosphere, clean and the food is DELICIOUS!!! We enjoyed Oyster Rockefeller and Gumbo, which in my opinion are the best in this area, meaty crab claws,peel and eat shrimp, seasoned fish and fries hmm yep I know that's a lot of food for two people. ☺😋 Highly recommend.
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Carmella Patterson
5 years ago
It was our first visit to the Parish. My daughter and son in law live in Hernando. I live in Arkansas about 30 minutes from Little Rock.I was visiting daughter and my brother had flown in from Orlando,FL. Daughter hadn't eaten here before but all her friends had been telling her the food was great so we gave it a try. As I mentioned my brother is from Orlando and he was happily surprised that the oysters on the half shell and the peel and eat cold shrimp were as fresh and tasty as if he was back in Orlando. We all were surprised how delicious it was and so fresh tasting. We got there during happy hour and on that day the happy hour happened to be the raw oysters and peel and eat shrimp. My daughter ordered catfish dinner which was also delicious and popcorn shrimp dinner for my grandkids which was delicious too. The service was excellent,the beer was cold,food was great and the place was clean. Daughter and her hubby will be eating here again and I will be stopping by on my next visit here. Thank you The Parish Oyster Bar for a great evening see you again soon.
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Shaul Bail
5 years ago
All around GREAT. No nits to pick here. I had 12 oysters on a half and a bowl of some FIRE gumbo. The beer even tasted better.
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James Roache
5 years ago
Nice to have this all the way up here. Ya don't find food like this anymore. GREAT FOOD DONE RIGHT.
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Mike Burgess
5 years ago
We've dined here several times, and both food and service have been impeccable during each visit. Fresh oysters, tender frog legs, and decadent bread pudding were the highlights of the most recent visit. The Parish is a welcome addition to the Hernando dining scene, and while there is sometimes a wait, it is certainly worth it.
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Owen Davies
5 years ago
Super busy in a good way. Lots of energy. Great New Orleans seafood dishes. Great appetizers. Large entree portions. Great bread pudding. Wonderful wait staff.
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Sachettelle Smith
5 years ago
You have to go and have the oysters! The entire menu is great. The service was excellent and extremely nice. The atmosphere is definitely family oriented and they really make you feel welcomed. I will eat there again. We came from Cordova, TN. I'm already planning to return.
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Terry Moore
5 years ago
This place is spot on. I visited this restaurant twice so far and every time the service has been impeccable the food has been awesome and the atmosphere is great. This restaurant's very clean and pleasant. Can't recommend this place enough definitely will be returning
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Della MIller
5 years ago
What a wonderful place! Great atmosphere, try the gumbo. The oysters were fantastic.
Server was frequently and attentive!
Had the fried catfish and it did not disappoint.

Good pricing , we sat immediately at 4pm on a Thursday night.
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Crystal W
5 years ago
I think the place has good potential but I was not impressed. We had six at our table and waited over an hour, which in itself is understandable. However, they brought us a small loaf of bread for us all to share. Two people got gumbo and didn’t like it. There was a whole small crab in the one of the bowls which was gross. I ordered the stuffed crab and the temp on the inside of the crab was room temperature. I didn’t want slaw and had to pay extra to sub a salad for both of the sides. The salad was very basic, small bowl of iceberg lettuce, tomato and a few shreds of cheese. The crab claws appetizer was good though.

With some improvements, it could be good. The prices need to be adjusted to reflect the quality. Red Lobster, and any other seafood place I been to is better and that’s not saying much.
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Sharlene Bosman Engstrom
5 years ago
This was amazing French Quarter fresh seafood. Cooked beautifully, with great local brews. Fresh Oyster bar also, and has a pound and a half of snow crab on the menu. We ended up getting a second round of the oysters and would definitely be back for any future specials. The service was fast and friendly the chef was out checking people. It was perfection, they deserve an amazing location but the inside was well done. They serve friend fish and popcorn shrimp on regular menu also. Open at 3pm go look!
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Cathy Metheny
5 years ago
My parents and I ate here on a Thursday night. It was amazing. And I do not give positive reviews unless I am completely amazed. I have been in the restaurant industry for over 20 years and am from the gulf having spent a ton of time in LA, and this place has such amazing food and run so professionally I can’t believe they have only been open a week. Sarah was an amazing server and I will just say that we enjoyed ever minute of it. Get there early if you do t want to wait. But I’m telling you. It is worth the wait.
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Hours & Location

Location
427 E Commerce St.
Hernando, MS 38632
Directions
Hours
Tuesday - Thursday:
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday:
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday:
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Sunday - Monday:
CLOSED
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